Forged in Fire

Competitors re-create weapons from historical periods ranging from Japanese katanas to medieval broadswords to ancient throwing blades. Each entry is judged on its artistry as well as its functionality and accuracy.
Episodes
1Bladesgiving Special
45 minMar 7, 2018
2The Rhomphaia
42 minMar 7, 2018
The bladesmiths are forced to achieve one of six Damascus patterns for their first round blade, and they must choose wisely. The ladder to victory is full of twists as the smiths stack, weld and repeat trying to forge beautifully crafted and durable blades under their specified parameters. When time runs out, only two competitors enter the final challenge to recreate the fearsome Rhomphaia sword. Which smith will demonstrate true mastery to dominate the competition and be named the next Forged In Fire Champion?
3Super Champion Elite
42 minMar 12, 2020
Four former winners return to the forge for the biggest twist in the show's history.
4Bladesgiving Special 2021
42 minNov 24, 2020
5Judges' Home Forge Battle
42 minDec 30, 2020
For the first time, Judges Ben Abbott, J. Neilson and David Baker are thrown into the fire for a grueling home forge battle against each other. Given two weeks, each judge will construct a blade unlike anything they've made before, all while filming the process themselves. With bragging rights on the table, will the judges' work hold up to their own critical eyes and survive testing or will a mistake get the best of them?
6Championship Long Swords
42 minMar 30, 2022
Dave Baker's reveals his favorite long swords that were featured on Forged In Fire: The Scottish Claymore, Zweihänder, Fabyle Flyssa, The Indian Two-Handed Sword, and The Ida.
7Championship Weapons of China
42 minApr 6, 2022
Dave Baker presents five favorite Chinese weapons that have appeared in Forged in Fire championship rounds—butterfly swords (featured in season 3), hook sword (featured in season 3), deer horn knives (featured in season 4), tai chi sword (featured in season 4), and Chinese Dao (featured in season 5).
8Strongest Championship Weapons
42 minApr 13, 2022
Dave Baker looks back at some of the most iconic and deadliest weapons that were welded by the strongest warriors in history. Five of them were made by Forged in Fire's bladesmiths, including the Nagamaki, Knightly Poleaxe, Glaive Guisarme, Scottish Claymore, and the Zweihänder.
9Championship Weapons of Africa
42 minApr 20, 2022
Dave Baker takes a look at the most fascinating weapons of Africa that were featured on Forged in Fire. The five deadliest African blades made by some of the best smiths are the Ngombe Ngulu (Executioner's Sword), the Sengese, the Ida, the Shotel, and the Iklwa.
10Championship Axes
42 minApr 27, 2022
Dave Baker remembers his favorite axes featured on Forged in Fire. The four championship axes are, the Nzappa Zap, the Tabar-Shishpar, the Horseman's Axe, and the Tabar.
11Championship Daggers and Knives
42 minMay 4, 2022
Dave Baker takes a look at his favorite daggers and knives that were featured on Forged in Fire: The Katar, the Haladie, the Navaja, and the Nepalese Kukri.
12Championship Curved Blades
42 minMay 25, 2022
13Championship Short Swords
42 minJun 1, 2022
14Championship Throwing Weapons
42 minJun 8, 2022
15Championship Polearms
42 minJun 15, 2022
Judge Dave Baker revisits five of the most intense championship rounds featuring the top polearms to come out of the forge.
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