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s01e08 · 2018-12-22
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Master of Arms
Discovery Reality
What it is
Over the course of history, skilled craftsmen helped shape the fate of mankind by constructing the most iconic weaponry known to man. Inspired by age-old traditions, Discovery Channel is gathering the best builders to battle it out in a head-to-head competition to re-create the armaments that have changed the course of history. The greatest empires leaned on the backs of weapon craftsmen to create the blades, bows and ballistics that would win wars and alter history forever. Now, modern weapons smiths will put their technical knowledge and ingenuity to the test giving insight into age-old building techniques - and the traditions, methods and craftsmanship that define them. Each episode, three builders will face-off in two historical challenges that call upon era-specific weaponry, from the firearms of the frontier to the blades of the Vikings. But these aren't just quickly fabricated weapons - each tool will be heavily researched and crafted pieces of art. In each episode, blade, ballistic and bow weapons will be rigorously tested as well as judged on their design, historical accuracy, and abilities. With an elimination after each challenge, only one smith will walk away with the grand prize of $10,000 and be crowned the Master of Arms.
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8 this season · 8 totals01e01 Flintlock Axe Pistol 2018-11-03 02:00
Flintlock Axe Pistol
Flintlock pistol meets battle-axe as expert craftsmen compete to build a hybrid weapon that bloodied 16th cent. battlefields. Tested by a Spec Ops legend & judged by a panel of experts, only one craftsman can earn $10,000 & the title, Master of Arms.
s01e02 Joan of Arc Sword 2018-11-10 03:00
Joan of Arc Sword
It's a Middle Ages showdown, as three expert craftsmen compete to build two legendary weapons shrouded in mystery. Tested by a Special Operations legend, and judged by a panel of experts, only one walks away with $10,000 and the title, Master of Arms.
s01e03 American Long Rifle 2018-11-17 03:00
American Long Rifle
Three expert craftsmen battle to build the weapon that won the Revolution - the American Flintlock Long Rifle. Tested by legendary Special Operations sniper, and judged by a panel of experts, only one walks away with $10,000 and the title, Master of Arms.
s01e04 Blunderbuss 2018-11-24 03:00
Blunderbuss
Three expert craftsmen compete to build the father of the modern day shotgun, the iconic Blunderbuss. Tested by a legendary Special Ops sniper, and judged by a panel of experts, only one craftsman walks away with $10,000 and the title, Master of Arms.
s01e05 Grenade Launcher 2018-12-01 03:00
Grenade Launcher
Three expert craftsmen compete to build an 18th century flintlock grenade launcher out of raw wood and metal. Tested by a Spec Ops legend, and judged by a panel of weapons experts, only one craftsman walks away with $10,000 and the title, Master of Arms.
s01e06 Elgin Pistol 2018-12-08 03:00
Elgin Pistol
Three expert craftsmen face off to build the obscure 19th century gun-knife, the US Navy's Elgin Cutlass Pistol. Tested by a Spec Ops legend, and judged by a panel of weapons experts, only one walks away with $10,000 and the title, Master of Arms.
s01e07 Arbalest Crossbow 2018-12-15 03:00
Arbalest Crossbow
Before firearms, bows ruled the long-range battleground. Expert craftsmen compete to build an arbalest crossbow from raw wood and steel. Tested by a Spec Ops sniper and judged by a panel of experts, only one can earn $10,000 and the title, Master of Arms.
s01e08 Blades of WWI 2018-12-22 03:00
Blades of WWI
World War I comes to life as three expert craftsmen compete to build two of the most iconic weapons from the Great War. Tested by a Spec Ops legend, and judged by a panel of weapons experts, only one walks away with $10,000 and the title, Master of Arms.