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 Damascus Go Mai Challenge
Four smiths must combine two of the most difficult techniques in the forge to make a blade: Damascus and Go Mai; then, after an intense round of testing, two competitors head home to build an intricate 16th century side sword.
3:00 PM on History Canada East
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Forged in Fire Beat the Judges: Test of the Best
The top champions step back into the Forged in Fire arena to face their toughest competition yet: one of the expert judges. Tasked with making the grueling Ginunting sword in just five hours, only one will be left standing to compete.
4:00 PM on History Canada East
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Forged in Fire Beat the Judges: Machete Master
Some of our top champions head back to the forge to face their toughest competition yet: one of the judges.
5:00 PM on History Canada East
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Forged in Fire Damascus Go Mai Challenge
Four smiths must combine two of the most difficult techniques in the forge to make a blade: Damascus and Go Mai; then, after an intense round of testing, two competitors head home to build an intricate 16th century side sword.
8:30 PM on History Canada East
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Forged in Fire Beat the Judges: Test of the Best
The top champions step back into the Forged in Fire arena to face their toughest competition yet: one of the expert judges. Tasked with making the grueling Ginunting sword in just five hours, only one will be left standing to compete.
12:00 AM on History Canada East
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Forged in Fire Beat the Judges: Machete Master
Some of our top champions head back to the forge to face their toughest competition yet: one of the judges.
1:00 AM on History Canada East
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Forged in Fire Pimp My Knife
Four smiths put their design skills to the test when they are tasked with pimping out a machete; then, the two smiths with the most blinged out blades head back to their home forges to build history's original pimped out weapon.
3:00 PM on History Canada East
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Forged in Fire Beat the Judges: Tackling the Tizona
Two of the "Forged in Fire" champions head back into the arena for a chance at taking on one of the judges, tasked with making the legendary Tizona of El Cid in eight hours.
4:00 PM on History Canada East
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Forged in Fire Beat the Judges: Shamshir Showdown
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.
5:00 PM on History Canada East
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Forged in Fire Pimp My Knife
Four smiths put their design skills to the test when they are tasked with pimping out a machete; then, the two smiths with the most blinged out blades head back to their home forges to build history's original pimped out weapon.
8:30 PM on History Canada East
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