Forged in Fire
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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 The Jian Sword
Four smiths get thrown into the mix when they must Frankenstein a blade from one knife and combine it with a different weapon's handle; two smiths recreate one of the oldest, deadliest, and elegant blades in history: the Chinese Jian.
7:00 PM on VICE 314
Forged in Fire The Musketeer Rapier
Four smiths are tasked with transforming bits and pieces of old damascus steel into fossil damascus signature blades; in the final round, two smiths return to their home forges to recreate one of the most elegant and lethal weapons in history.
8:00 PM on VICE 314
Forged in Fire Revolutionary War Spontoon
Four smiths spring into action when they are tasked with creating signature blades from different sized springs.
9:00 PM on VICE 314
Forged in Fire The Rock-Throwing Crossbow
Four bladesmiths honor the forge's legendary power hammer Big Blu by ripping it apart and forging competition choppers.
10:00 PM on VICE 314
Forged in Fire The Boa-Zande Sword
Four smiths must know the drill when they're tasked with forging a canister Damascus blade using different-sized drill bits.
11:00 PM on VICE 314
Forged in Fire Tomahawk and Bowie
Four smiths are put to the test when they must forge keys to unlock boxes of steel to make a knife; two competitors are picked to head back to their home forges to re-create the tomahawk and Bowie knife.
7:00 PM on VICE 314
Forged in Fire A Very Forged Christmas
Four merry bladesmiths gather around the fire to spread holiday cheer; using gifts of high carbon steel along with some mild steel, the smiths must use the San Mai technique to forge their way onto the judges' nice list.
8:00 PM on VICE 314
Forged in Fire The Tizona of El Cid
Four smiths must face the music when they are tasked with creating San-Mai blades from musical instruments.
9:00 PM on VICE 314
Forged in Fire The Pira
Four smiths must navigate stormy seas by making Hada blades from materials salvaged from a ship's wheel; just two smiths sail through testing to make it to the final challenge where they must recreate the symbolic and deadly Filipino sword, the Pira.
10:00 PM on VICE 314
Forged in Fire Frankish Throwing Axes
Four smiths get ready for the ultimate showdown when they are tasked with forging a camp knife out of steel harvested from a barbecue; only two smiths advance to their home forges to recreate a pair of Frankish Throwing axes.
11:00 PM on VICE 314