Forged in Fire
History
Swords may not be the weapon of choice for many people nowadays, with more advanced weaponry readily available, but that doesn't stop some from continuing to work as bladesmiths. "Forged in Fire" tests some of the best in the field as they attempt to re-create some of history's most iconic edged weapons. Former Green Beret Grady Powell hosts the competition series that sees four master bladesmiths challenged in each episode to forge the swords, which are then tested by a panel of judges consisting of J. Neilson, who has been making knives for more than 20 years, hand-to-hand combat specialist Doug Marcaida, and David Baker, an authority on replicating period-accurate weaponry. The contestant who survives the elimination rounds and wins the episode's contest earns a cash prize and the title of "Forged in Fire" champion.
Upcoming TV Listings for Forged in Fire
Forged in Fire 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; for the first time, Doug will disclose how the competition's most notorious tests are created.
3:00 PM on History Canada East
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Forged in Fire 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; for the first time, Doug will disclose how the competition's most notorious tests are created.
8:30 PM on History Canada East
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Forged in Fire Long Road to Redemption Part 1
Seven competitors return to the forge for a second chance at glory and redemption; they'll have to create four different weapons and survive four rounds of testing; the smiths begin outside using the dreaded coal forge.
9:00 AM on History 2 Canada
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Forged in Fire Long Road to Redemption Part 2
The four remaining smiths are tasked with crafting an elegant Yemeni dagger; the intricacies of the dagger prove too much for one, while an intense round eliminates the second; the two finalists must choose the weapons they will forge at home.
10:00 AM on History 2 Canada
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Forged in Fire Branch Battle: Army
Top bladesmiths from each branch of the U.S. military compete to earn a spot in a battle; four U.S. Army soldiers must forge a special forces V-42 stiletto; two smiths are dispatched to their home forges to build a U.S. Army officer's sword.
11:00 AM on History 2 Canada
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Forged in Fire Branch Battle: Air Force
In Round 2, four airmen from the U.S. Air Force must forge a bolo knife using the san mai technique to combine high carbon steel with helicopter parts; two smiths return home to forge an Air Force NCO sword.
12:00 PM on History 2 Canada
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Forged in Fire Branch Battle: Marines
Four Marines must forge one of the most versatile, and iconic combat knives in history: the KA-BAR.
1:00 PM on History 2 Canada
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Forged in Fire Branch Battle: Navy
Four U.S. Navy officers must forge a multipurpose naval Mark 3 dive knife with metal from a giant anchor chain; two sailors return home to re-create the intricate and iconic naval officer's sword.
2:00 PM on History 2 Canada
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Forged in Fire Branch Battle: Finals
Tasked with replicating an iconic M3 Trench Knife from layered Damascus in only three hours; two servicemen persevere and head home to recreate a legendary sword: General George Washington's Lion-headed Cuttoe.
3:00 PM on History 2 Canada
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Forged in Fire Long Road to Redemption Part 1
Seven competitors return to the forge for a second chance at glory and redemption; they'll have to create four different weapons and survive four rounds of testing; the smiths begin outside using the dreaded coal forge.
4:00 PM on History 2 Canada
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