EVERY FRIDAY Forged in Fire

World-class bladesmiths recreate historical edged weapons in a cutthroat competition.

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May 23, 2025

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The Bhuj

A quartet of bladesmiths are tasked with making canister Damascus using barbershop tools, but before the knife making can begin, they must harvest their cans.

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Blackbeard's Cutlass

It's anchors aweigh, as four bladesmiths are tasked with forging a Pirate's Boarding Axe from a treasure chest. They must batten down the hatches as they battle wayward welds.

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Kung Fu Edition

In this special kung fu competition, four bladesmiths square off in the Forged in Fire dojo where they must make a matching set of three kunai throwing knives.

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Genghis Khan's Sword

Four smiths hit the fast track when they are tasked with forging signature blades by salvaging materials from a go-kart.

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Sword of Perseus

Four bladesmiths are sent on an Odyssey worthy of the Greek Gods: forge a blade from Greek armor and artifacts using the Go-Mai, or the five-layer technique.

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General Patton's Saber

In a Forged in Fire first, four bladesmiths are tasked with forging a parameter specific blade shape in just two hours.

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The Jian Sword

Four smiths get thrown into the mix when they must Frankenstein a blade from one knife and combine it with a different weapon's handle.

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The Rock-Throwing Crossbow

Four bladesmiths honor the forge's legendary power hammer Big Blu by ripping it apart and forging competition choppers.

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