Before the Thanksgiving fest, comes the hunt in which the Forged In Fire team showcased classic hunting weapons. Testing of weapon properties after the first round. Todd Dekoda 4. For event 9, Eric returns and is given another chance to overthrow Jesse, the current reigning "Gladiator of the Forge". Each knapsack contains a paper outlining the technique they must use for forging, with a selection of suitable steels. Brandon chooses the Messer sword and layered Damascus, then fabricates head-to-head against undefeated Judge Ben Abbott in an 8-hour round. Forged in Fire: WWE Edition. They had to drift the required hole in the knife and do a wrap to secure their scales. Crafting metals into weapons doesn't really pay that much: The average salary for blade-makers is approximately $38,450 a year. After competing against each other, the winner challenged one of the judges, a veteran weapon recreation bladesmith. In Forged In Fire, the contestants, typically four competitors, usually go through two rounds forging a knife of their choice. 3) Filming Isn't Like a Casual Hammer-In. 15N20, 5160, 1095) from any source (e.g. For this episode, the forging time in the first round was extended to three and a half hours. In round 2, the remaining three smiths make handles from wooden tools found inside vampire hunting kits. Not revealing the purpose of the blade in the first round. Scan this QR code to download the app now. WWE Hall of Famer "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair makes a special guest appearance. Jarrett. Jordan Kepler 2. These are Contestant Weapons That SHOCKED EVERYONE On Forged in Fire! And there's something refreshing about that. Original cast member Wil Willis left Forged in Fire in the spring of 2020 after Season 7 wrapped up. and our Jeremy is eliminated after testing, sending Rob into the final round against Ben Abbott. Thomas Franklin 3. One knifemaker thought it would be cool to hang out after the show . Sadly, the Forged in Fire contestants are expected to do just that. [5] The fourth season premiered on April 11, 2017, with a "Judges' Pick" episode in which the four judges (Neilson, Knight, Baker, Marcaida) each selected one smith from past seasons to compete again. The set is composed of a large judge's table from where the judges spectate throughout the episode, 3 or 4 main work tables for contestants, large shelving units dubbed the "pantry" for various handle materials, and large quantities of various metal types, grades, sources, and shapes. In the "pay-to-play" competition, the competitors used money to buy metal and materials. As the second competition within the "Beat the Unbeaten" Ben Abbott series, this episode showcases a new set of three bladesmiths tasked with building their signature blades in a 5-hour round. The final week of "Judges Takeover", week 4, is presented and led by Dave Baker. 3 talking about this. Over the course of four days, each pair works together to craft their blades. Gomes was charged with arson and reckless endangerment, and one of the show's contestants, Kim Stahl, warned other fans, "Not every episode outlines all the procedures that were followed." Which, fair, but we're not sure how you can watch Forged in Fire and think you can make a sword using a barrel in your backyard. Wil Willis Wil Willis is an American television personality born on 14 February 1975 (age 46). Josh Adams 2. When Jesse withdrew at the end of the first round because of a family emergency, Zack was allowed to continue on his own. Jesse and Eric are tasked with fabricating an acinaces with an anthropomorphic hilt, among other parameters. That becomes very evident to anyone who's ever tuned into Forged in Fire. But Forged in Fire has disproved that notion handily, although many fans of the show want to know if a woman has ever won first place on the program. In round 1, four bladesmiths are asked to replicate a "parameter-heavy" mystery blade in just two hours. Kurt Komyati (S9 E13), Event 5 Results: 1. Results: 1. And for the first time in the show's history, all four smiths advanced to Round 2 and added handles to their signature blades. Duel 1: "E-4" bracket results: 1. The "Ultimate Champions Edition" (Season 4) and "Rookies Edition" (Season 5) each featured five smiths instead of four. She's one of my favorite contestants ever. Forged in Fire about Episodes cast shop Cast Host Grady Powell Judge J. Neilson Judge Doug Marcaida Judge David Baker Judge Ben Abbott Watch Episodes Without Signing In S1 E1 Japanese. Ricardo Vilar was a judge on the Latin American version of Forged in Fire. Frank Allen Wren II & Nehemiah Brousseau. Only one member of each pair was allowed to work at any time, trading off every 30 minutes in the first two rounds and every day in the third. Once again, these "Young Guns" will test their bladesmithing skills in The Forge and possibly be a two-time Forged In Fire Champion, a title first held by judge Ben Abbott. [1][7] Jodi Flynn, Brent Montgomery, David George, Shawn Witt and Simon Thomas are executive producers for Outpost Entertainment. Tony Fetters (S5 E3); Recurve Drop Point Bowie knife, 3. Steve Wells (S7 E30). The eighth season premiered on November 18, 2020. Raymond Smith was eliminated based on the results of a preliminary test performed on blades that they forged ahead of time. The runner-up will get an extra 15 minutes. Sadly, only one person walks away with the prize money and that's the first place contestant. N/A. Rita Thurman won Forged in Fire when she crafted a beautiful Sodegarami, which is a Japanese barbed weapon that was used for catching criminals by Feudal Lords and officers. After the handles were added and blades were tested, Round 2 saw a double elimination. Almost 10 years before the show aired on the History channel, Potter graduated from Hockaday with no intention of becoming a blacksmith. For round 2, three contestants must add handles to their weapons, with a habaki being furnished. The smiths will be completely in the dark, both figuratively and literally with the "blackout" competition. In the last round, the two finalists have to make a Continental cavalry saber, that was based on an original British Army pattern, with a pierced stirrup guard and flattened pommel. Michael Bizark 4.Tim Jane ("TJ"). Jesse Overton 3. Willis was born into a military family and lived on military bases until 1991. Paul Elkins 4. ET. bars, cables, coil springs) they choose to make their signature blade with any technique they desire. Judges: Jason Knight, J. Neilson, David Baker, Doug Marcaida. The episode pays tribute to some of the most iconic terrifying horror scenes in cinematic history. Indicates the year of ceremony. Some episodes have incorporated modifications to the rules, as follows: Tim Healy and Steve Ascher are executive producers for History. The winner of each 5-hour duel received $2,000 and a place in the final round of the tournament. Jesse Hu ($5,000) 2. [11] After applying to be on the show, the potential competitors are interviewed by video and phone; asked questions about their metallurgy knowledge, experience, and skills; and undergo background checks. In each episode, four bladesmiths compete in a three-round elimination contest to forge bladed weapons, with the overall winner receiving $10,000 and the show's championship title "Forged . Erich Finch 2. In the third round (level 3), the last remaining smith and the competing judge are given eight hours to create a fully functional example of a particular weapon type in the Forge, including handle fitting and grinding/sharpening/polishing. Eric Perrault (S9 E15). 763,982 views Mar 11, 2021 Watch all new episodes of Forged in Fire, Wednesdays at 9/8c, and stay up to date on all of your favorite The HISTORY Channel shows at http://history.com/sc .more. In the first round, they are given five hours to forge Blade's double-ended glaive, and must each draw a card to determine additional restrictions or benefits while they work. The winner of round 3 received $10,000 and a WWE championship title belt. To accommodate for this, the forges and power tools were made available in both rounds, a first for the show. The bladesmiths must bring their creativity during the "Best in Damascus" competition, where they have to forge a unique Damascus pattern completed weapon in only 5 hours. The winning weapons, regardless of whether or not the pieces are completed, are handed over to production. In Round 2, the handle round, Ben wants the smiths to use a wood of their choice and incorporate a ferrule. The remaining five contestants are given 2 days in their home forges to make the "perfect chopper," after which a third contestant is eliminated. And the last Smith will get 15 minutes deducted from their time. The premise of the show, if you haven't seen it, is simple: contestants are tasked with forging a blade or iconic historical weapon. The winner of each duel will take home a check for $2,000 and earn themselves a seat in the final battle of the tournament where they will face tough competition for a chance of winning $10,000 and the ever-coveted title of "Forged in Fire Champion". May 26 2021, Published 12:45 p.m. In round 1, smiths are tasked with making a signature Damascus san mai blade with a 80CrV2 steel core inside a 1095 and 15N20 steel Damascus "sandwich". This four-part invitational tournament is the first time four bladesmiths competing on an episode have the same background. Alex Silverman, Event 3 Results: 1. As the show's sign of respect and gratitude for the participant's effort, time, and labor that went into making each weapon, non-winning blades are returned to the competitors after the respective episode has aired.[12]. Gregory McClure 3. Four smiths with a particular specialty (farrier, armorer, blacksmith, metalworker) competed in each preliminary heat, with the winners advancing to the finale for a $50,000 prize. Caleb Ledford (Gen Z) 3. For the handle round, Dave's parameters include adding a button guard and an antler crown. Since there is more useable blade left on his blade, Brent wins the round and competes against Abbott. The one with the lowest score gets sent home. With the canister Damascus technique being used, Neilson also adds the stipulation that the canister must be removed. This episode followed the same structure as the "Ultimate Champions Edition" in Season 4, with five smiths who were inspired to take up the craft after watching the show. The Second Chance Tournament continues with the remaining duels. Forged in Fire is an American competition series that airs on the History channel and is produced by Outpost Entertainment, a Leftfield Entertainment company. Kurt Komyati ($5,000) 2. The smiths are given 10 minutes to sketch out their designs, followed by three hours to forge the blades; they need not adhere to their original designs. In this special episode, Dave Baker takes a look at the most fascinating weapons of Africa that were featured on, In this special episode, Dave Baker remembers his favorite axes featured on, In this special episode, Dave Baker takes a look at his favorite daggers and knives that were featured on, In this special episode, Dave Baker takes a look at the top throwing weapons that were featured on. Forged in Fire is an American reality television competition series that has aired on the History channel since its season one premiere episode on June 22, 2015 and is produced by Outpost Entertainment. As its first-time appearance on the show, nickel is to be used in a go mai (or "five layer") forging technique. [2] Marcaida's younger brother RJ and Kali students filled in for weapons testing while he recovered from the injury. In this special WWE episode, four smiths go head-to-head for a $10,000 prize and a champion title from the Nature Boy himself, Ric Flair. Ben tasks the bladesmiths with forging a billhook, using pure nickel. [1] Neilson briefly returned for the first episode of season four (a special with Knight, Baker, and Marcaida) before returning for good in episode eight until Abbott took over for the final three episodes. However, the two remaining smiths are given only three days to forge an example of the featured weapon at their home forges. Jimmy Coronado 3. In this special episode, Dave Baker relieves five of his favorite championships featuring ultimate super-sized weapons or polearms, which includes: the German Halberd, the Jumonji Yari, the Glaive Guisarme, the Qinglong Ji, and the Bardiche. Charlie Bridges 4. Tyler Hackbarth (S6 E10 & 14); Fighter knife. For Round 3, Ben assigns the contestants to replicate the Sutton Hoo sword, which Ben also showcased and fabricated in season 8's "Judges' Home Forge Battle" special episode. The filming takes place in a studio in Brooklyn. Four smiths are assigned to make a signature blade, forging the metal with as many damascus layers as possible in 3 hours. Nicholas chooses the Spatha sword, using 1095 and 15N20 steel in a twist-and-stack Damascus technique. Rick Rabjohn (S5 E33). The main judges include Historic Weapons Re-creation Specialist David Baker, Edged Weapon Specialist Doug Marcaida, American Bladesmith Society (ABS) Master Bladesmith James Neilson, and two-time Forged in Fire champion Ben Abbott. He caused a fire that destroyed three residential buildings and damaged 28 others.[21]. Attached to the poles are five different high-carbon steel which they have to make a blade out of. Chris Moss 2. They must attach a handle, choosing from a range of provided materials, and incorporate any additional special features stated by the host. Dave Parthemore of Connecticut won. Garrett Elting (Corporal; Marines) (S6 E12) 2. Four master/apprentice pairs competed in this episode. [4] The third season premiered with a "Champion of Champions" match on August 23, 2016, and was announced as having 16 episodes. The smiths were required to forge a particular type of blade at their homes and bring those weapons to the studio for a preliminary test. After testing, two smiths are sent home in a double elimination. Afterward, they return to the Forge and submit their weapons for testing against objects and environments similar to the historical scenarios in which they were typically used. David Roeder (S1 E5 & S3 E2); Recurve Bowie knife, 4. In the case of catastrophic failure by multiple weapons, the worst performer is eliminated. Harry Harkins. 4 hours: Stacked canister Damascus (no one), 3 hours: Ladder pattern Damascus (Jordan, Jesse, Marcus), 2 hours: Handle, guard, and mosaic pin (no one), 1 hour: Handle scales only (Jordan, Jesse), Handle construction: Two materials, G10 and ironwood. On May 13, 2020, a special episode titled Forged in Fire: Meet the Judges aired at 8/9c on History. The abrupt change didn't bode all that well with fans, many of whom immediately took to Twitter to express their disapproval. Both the axe chop and the backwards red lettering are references to the 1980 film The Shining. These four contestants from previous seasons were invited to compete again based on fans' reaction to their initial performance. For example, Doug Marcaida shared a casting call to his Facebook page on October 18, 2021, seeking "metal workers to forge iconic edged weapons from History!". In 1993, he enlisted in the army after graduating from high school. To keep with the mystery theme, the contestants not only have to figure out for themselves what kind of steel they have, but also have to contend with an "invisible clock" for the first round, only relying on time callouts from Grady. Matt Bingaman (38 points, $1,000) (S7 E36), 2. In the fifth and closing episode of the "Gladiators of the Forge" series, the host and judges retake control of the weapon style choices, forging techniques, and parameters. If they don't like where they land on the first spin, they can spin again, but in doing so, they will lose two hours of their total time at their home forges. These four contestants, all champions from previous seasons, were invited to compete again. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible. Requiring the smiths to forge a blade of a specific style in the first round. Copyright 2023 Distractify. Extension or shortening of the three-hour forging time in the first and/or second rounds, depending on the difficulty level of the blade design and any special features. This is because the show is filmed in New York, and New York knife laws state that it is illegal for a weapon to be manufactured on television unless . The winner of an 8-hour smithing event has the option to continue to the next. As the winner, Rob gets to pick the weapon style he and Ben craft, as well as the parameters. A "Battle of the Branches" tournament began on May 8, 2019, with four smiths from a different branch of the United States armed services (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines) competing in each preliminary heat. "I don't want to shoehorn in female character for . Distractify is a registered trademark. The Forge will be completely dark with only oil lanterns used for light. By Eli Kozma. Their choice also carries into the handle round. Results: 1. Grady Powell (season 8present), a former U.S. Army, David Baker, a Hollywood prop maker who has appeared on the, Doug Marcaida, an edged-weapons specialist, is a U.S. military contractor, martial arts instructor, and knife designer for FOX Knives Italy. Colin Roy 3. 1. Brent's blade breaks at about mid-blade while Nathan's blade breaks at the handle. Four bladesmiths must create a blade out of high carbon steel while also forging the hammer they'll use to make it. In this special episode, the Judges; J, Dave, Doug, and Ben have a change not only to critique contestants blades, but create their very own challengein the Judges Takeover. Five of them were made by Forged in Fire's bladesmiths, including the Nagamaki, Knightly Poleaxe, Glaive Guisarme, Scottish Claymore, and the Zweihnder. Good for her!! On April 17, 2018, a spin-off series titled Forged in Fire: Knife or Death premiered on History. For more information, please see our For the first time on Forged In Fire history, eight former competitors head back to the forge for a second chance at $10,000. For the second round, the three remaining smiths are given an additional two (originally three) hours to turn their blades into fully operational weapons. Rhys. They do not know what is inside. [18][19] There are three seasons (87 episodes) available on Hulu. This episode gives tribute to NASCAR in what is dubbed a "layer race". Production actually holds onto the weapons, but, reportedly, those who don't win first place get to take their blades back home after the producers have finished using them for shooting purposes. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Unlike previous seasons, the finalists were only given 4 days in their home forges. Forged in Fire (2015- ) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Series Directed by Series Cast Series Produced by Series Music by Series Film Editing by Series Casting By Series Production Design by Series Art Direction by Shane Glover . Jesse Hu ($5,000) (S9 E14) 2. The set, referred to as "The Forge," is stocked with a wide range of metalworking equipment, including propane forges, coal forges, grinders, power hammers, and hydraulic presses. Forrest Ketner (Baby Boomers) 2. The "Flip the Script" challenge involved the contestants deciding amongst themselves the type of blade they would make and all other parameters, including handle material. Do contestants on Forged in Fire keep their blades? Also during season four, Marcaida injured his right rotator cuff while testing a weapon. Karri Rahkonen 4. Although she hasn't taken home the top prize, Rae Lynn Vander Weide became a bit of a local celebrity in her hometown of Turlock, Calif. after getting on the show, too. Burt Foster (S2 E7 & S3 E1); Recurve Camp knife, 4. The techniques each must use is randomly spun on the "Wheel of Forging". In round 2, three smiths made handles from wooden weapons seen in WWE wrestling matches. The smiths decide the weapon to forge and sets their own parameters. Chris Campbell (S7 E25) & Dorian Mosak (S7 E31), 2. Steven Bryan (S4 E12); Recurve chopper, 1. Bladesmiths have to forge weapons from a deadly device from the French Revolution. Each will pick a card that has an attribute to their blade build that they will have complete control over. The contestants are asked to make a San Mai blade. . The smith's choices (in the order as called to pick) include: Results: 1. Bill Pyles 2. Round 1 was outdoors in the snow using coal forges. In the Brute de forge challenge, the blade is forged to shape, not ground. In the "Championship" series, Dave Baker presents his favorite weapons (various types and origins) featured in championship rounds from previous episodes. $29.95. Handles were made from skateboard wood. He chooses the Irish ring-hilted sword with ladder pattern Damascus. All Rights Reserved. Sherwin Farhang. Specializing in the Southeast Asian fighting style of. These four contestants from previous seasons, each chosen by one of the four judges, were invited to compete again. [15] Safety equipment is also found throughout the set and is used during construction and testing of weapons. Cody Kruseman. Article continues below advertisement. [2][3] Season two premiered on February 16, 2016, and increased to 10 episodes. The blades are to be made from ball bearings, bandsaw blades, and fish hooks into a canister Damascus billet. Healy says that the inspiration for Forged in Fire came from his and other developers' love of food competition shows such as Chopped and Iron Chef. The host states one set of criteria concerning blade or blade/tang length, and often a second set for a feature that must be incorporated, such as serrations or a fuller groove. Burt Foster is the ABS Master Smith who performed J. Neilson's Master Smith rating test. [233], 1. They must make blades without the use of any electrical equipment, including no time clock. Judges: J. Neilson, Ben Abbott, Doug Marcaida. (90 episodes, 2016-2020) Series Set Decoration by Steffi West Harshberger . Everyone who appears on Forged in Fire undergoes a telephone interview, a Skype interview and a background check. The Judges even get to test them out in the most brutal of tests. After winning their duels, the four remaining smiths go all out in the final roundcreating a san mai chopper from a ball bearing and steel from a backhoe bucket. During each episode, the blade smiths go head to head in a three-round. If one weapon suffers a catastrophic failure, defined as damage that renders it unsafe or ineffective for further testing, its maker is immediately disqualified. L.J. [19] Episodes from all seasons are available on iTunes, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, and Vudu on a "Buy/Rent" basis. Marcus Weiss 4. Max Harder 2. Contestants had 2 hours in round 2 starting with this episode. Valheim Genshin Impact Minecraft Pokimane Halo Infinite Call of Duty: Warzone Path of Exile Hollow Knight: Silksong Escape from Tarkov Watch Dogs: Legion. Forging technique: Layered Damascus. In this episode, The Forge moves to the Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, Connecticut where the competition goes back to blacksmithing of old. As a competitor wins and chooses to advance through events, prize winnings increase up to a total value of $75,000. If they think what they have is too hard to do in the allotted time, they can choose a second knapsack, but are not allowed to return to their first choice, if the second also proves too difficult. Before round 1 begins, the four bladesmiths choose from four tiers of challenges, using various steel types and forging difficulties presented to them on a table. Obviously, more renowned bladesmiths can earn more, especially if they get a nice prop-making gig or are commissioned for cool private pieces. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Two runner-up smiths battle it out in the forge to prove they have what it takes to be number one. Also on location is the James D. Driggs Shipsmith & Whalecraft Shop where blacksmiths and boatwrights fueled maritime history by crafting metal parts for the many vessels throughout the centuries. The non-working member was allowed to offer advice. Lastly, they determine the material used in the Strength Test, which antler bone was chosen. 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