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Forged in Fire features world-class bladesmiths competing against each other to create some of the most iconic edged weapons from history. In each episode, four of the best bladesmiths in the country will come together to put both their skills and reputations on the line. Whether they are making a Japanese katana, a medieval broadsword, or an ancient throwing blade like the chakram, the weapons they forge will be fully functional and lethal works of art and war. The unique histories contained within each weapon will be creatively told during the forging process and the final weapons themselves will be assessed and ruthlessly tested by our panel of expert judges. These dynamic and explosive tests will be individually designed to push the weapons to their absolute limit. One by one, the bladesmiths will be eliminated until only one remains to be crowned the champion.
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28 this season · 277 totals10e01 On the Road: Texas Showdown 2023-10-05 01:00
On the Road: Texas Showdown
On this special On the Road edition of Forged in Fire, we head to Texarkana, Texas to the Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing, the oldest bladesmithing school in the country, where three of their top smiths will be put through the ultimate test. After two brutal challenges, only one will emerge victorious, representing the Bill Moran School in the finals and face off against other smiths across the country for our grand prize.
s10e02 On the Road: Montana Face-Off 2023-10-05 02:00
On the Road: Montana Face-Off
On this special 'On the Road' edition of Forged in Fire, we head to Bigfork, Montana to the New Agrarian School where three of their top smiths will be tested like never before. After two grueling challenges only one will remain standing and go on to represent the New Agrarian School in the finals for the ultimate grand prize.
s10e03 On the Road: Appalachian Showdown 2023-10-12 02:00
On the Road: Appalachian Showdown
Forged in Fire is On The Road crisscrossing America looking for the best blade smiths in the country. Today we head to the heart of North Carolina's Appalachian Mountains to the world-renowned Clay Spencer Blacksmith shop, where three of the forge's best smiths will be tested. After two grueling rounds of competition only one will be left standing. The winner will have the chance to compete against other smiths from across America to determine who will win the ultimate grand prize.
s10e04 On the Road: Kalamazoo Combat 2023-10-19 02:03
On the Road: Kalamazoo Combat
On this special 'On the Road' edition of Forged in Fire, we head to Kalamazoo, Michigan to Combat Ready Art where three of their top smiths will be tested like never before. After two brutal challenges only one will go on to represent Combat Ready Art back at our home forge for the ultimate grand prize.
s10e05 On the Road: American Champion 2023-10-26 02:03
On the Road: American Champion
On this special 'On the Road '' edition of Forged in Fire, we head back to our home forge where four of the nation's top smiths will go head to head in one final battle. After three grueling challenges, which smith will come out on top, becoming the first ever Forged in Fire: On the Road champion, winning $20,000 for themselves and $10,000 in forging equipment for their shop?
s10e06 The Frankenstein Challenge 2023-11-02 02:00
The Frankenstein Challenge
Four smiths face an intimidating terrifying challenge: when they must 'frankenstein' together discarded pieces of scrap steel to make their blades. After a horrifying round of testing, the remaining two smiths retreat to their home forges to create the legendary Crusader Bible Falchion. Which smith will walk away with $10,000 and the title of Forged in Fire champion?
s10e07 Chef's Special 2023-11-09 03:00
Chef's Special
Four smiths get cooking when they are tasked with forging a chef's knife. After a sizzling round of testing performed by a professional chef, only two head back to their home forge to build a brutal hog splitter. Which smith can beat the heat of the kitchen and the forge, earning $10,000 and the title of Forged in Fire champion?
s10e08 Springtime for Napoleon 2023-11-16 03:00
Springtime for Napoleon
Four smiths spring into action when they must forge signature blades from the metal found in various household items. After a couple tough rounds, two smiths head to their home forges to recreate one of history's most iconic sabers--the Napoleon Presentation Saber. Which smith will forge a weapon worthy of the notorious commander, earning $10,000 and the title of Forged in Fire champion?
s10e09 Instruments of Death: Masters of the Siege 2024-10-03 01:00
Instruments of Death: Masters of the Siege
In a Forged in Fire twist unlike anything we've ever done before, four teams of expert builders are tasked with making some of the largest and most notorious siege weapons ever seen on the battlefield. From war hammers to battering rams to ballistas, which team's weapons will be strong enough to take down the competition, earning them $20,000 and the first ever title of Forged in Fire: Instruments of Death champions?
s10e10 Beat the Unbeaten: Mastering the Mystery 2024-10-10 02:00
Beat the Unbeaten: Mastering the Mystery
In this special Forged in Fire competition, two previous champions go head to head in a 5-hour forging round making their own signature 'can mai' blades for the chance to compete against one of our titans of the forge. They'll battle Gladiator of the Forge Jesse Hu, Superchamp Collin Sage, or our Undefeated Judge Ben Abbott, in an extreme 8-hour challenge where they'll have to make the Medieval Sword of Mystery. Do they have what it takes to Beat the Unbeaten?
s10e11 Beat The Unbeaten: Conquering The Kachin Dao 2024-10-17 02:00
Beat The Unbeaten: Conquering The Kachin Dao
Two previous champions battle it out for the chance to compete against one of our titans of the forge: Gladiator of the Forge Jesse Hu, Superchamp Collin Sage, or our Undefeated Judge Ben Abbott. But first they must face off in a brutal 5-hour challenge, where they have to pick a box and build a signature blade using whatever method is inside. The winner will then have 8 hours to make the intimidating Kachin Dao. Will their weapon stack up and be able to Beat the Unbeaten?
s10e12 Beat The Unbeaten: A Cutlass Above 2024-10-24 02:00
Beat The Unbeaten: A Cutlass Above
For the first time in Forged in Fire history, two champions will return for the opportunity to go head to head against one of our titans of the forge. After facing off against a fellow champ, only one smith will remain and be tasked with making a M1917 Naval Cutlass, against either Gladiator of the Forge Jesse Hu, Superchamp Collin Sage, or our Undefeated Judge Ben Abbott. In one of the most intense and heated battles ever seen, will they be able to beat the unbeaten?
s10e13 Beat The Unbeaten: Off The Hook 2024-10-31 02:00
Beat The Unbeaten: Off The Hook
Two previous champions will face off in a grueling 5-hour challenge, making a blade inspired by Hollywood for the chance to duke it out against one of our titans of the forge. In a final 8-hour battle, the winner will face either Gladiator of the Forge Jesse Hu, Superchamp Collin Sage, or our Undefeated Judge Ben Abbott making the extremely challenging Kelewang. Will either of these smiths have what it takes to Beat the Unbeaten?
s10e14 Beat The Judges: Test Of The Best 2024-11-07 03:00
Beat The Judges: Test Of The Best
For the first time in years, our top champions will step back into the Forged in Fire arena to face their toughest competition yet: one of our expert judges. Tasked with making the grueling Ginunting sword in just five hours, only one will be left standing to compete against either J. Neilson, David Baker or Ben Abbott. In an all-out battle for greatness, will this former Forged in Fire champion have what it takes to Beat the Judges?
s10e15 Beat The Judges: Machete Master 2024-11-14 03:00
Beat The Judges: Machete Master
Some of our top Forged in Fire champions head back to the forge to face their toughest competition yet: one of the judges. Tasked with making an intricate Vaquero Machete, will these former champions have the skills to prove they have what it takes to Beat the Judges?
s10e16 Beat The Judges: Tackling The Tizona 2024-11-21 03:00
Beat The Judges: Tackling The Tizona
Two of our top Forged in Fire champions head back into our arena for a chance at taking on one of our judges. Tasked with making the legendary Tizona of El Cid in eight hours, will these former champions be able to vanquish the toughest competition of all and beat a judge?
s10e17 Beat The Judges: Shamshir Showdown 2024-11-28 03:00
Beat The Judges: Shamshir Showdown
In this final 'Beat the Judges' competition, two former Forged in Fire champions duel it out in a five-hour round making a pichangatti to earn the right to go head-to-head with one of our formidable judges. With only eight hours to produce the intimidating shamshir, will this champion have what it takes to beat a judge?
s10e18 Champion's Cup: Quest For Glory 2025-08-07 02:00
Champion's Cup: Quest For Glory
In the first of a three-episode event called the Champion's Cup, three winning smiths return for a shot at forging their name in Forged in Fire history.
s10e19 Champion's Cup: Survival Of The Fittest 2025-08-14 02:00
Champion's Cup: Survival Of The Fittest
In the second of a three-episode event called the Champion's Cup, three smiths return for a chance at becoming a two-time winner and having their name forged in history.
s10e20 Doug Marcaida's Secrets of the Forge 2025-08-14 03:05
Doug Marcaida's Secrets of the Forge
Doug Marcaida, Forged in Fire judge and edged weapons specialist, reveals his secrets of the forge in this special inside look.
s10e21 Champion's Cup: Hunt For Victory 2025-08-21 02:00
Champion's Cup: Hunt For Victory
In the finale of the three-episode Champion's Cup event, three smiths return for a chance to become a two-time winner and have their name forged in history.
s10e22 Ben Abbott's Secrets of the Forge 2025-08-21 03:05
Ben Abbott's Secrets of the Forge
Ben Abbott, Forged in Fire competitor turned judge, reveals his secrets of the forge in this special inside look. Ben will disclose how he's been able to stay undefeated and divulge his most coveted tips and tricks to become a Forged in Fire champion.
s10e23 Siberian Forge 2025-08-28 01:00
Siberian Forge
Four bladesmiths turn snowflake canister Damascus into a deadly Yakut knife in freezing temperatures. After brutal testing, two competitors head home to tackle another Siberian staple: the Cossack Shashka sword.
s10e24 The Melting Point 2025-08-28 02:00
The Melting Point
The competition heats up when four competitors must use a metal never before seen in Forged in Fire history: copper. Known for its tight forging window, the smiths must pay attention to their heat or risk melting their blades.