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 Redemption
Four previously eliminated bladesmiths return to the forge for a shot at redemption; after two rounds of competition, the two remaining smiths face off to re-create a Viking sword known for its devastating strength.
12:00 AM on History 2 Canada 264
Forged in Fire Judges Pick
The judges pick past bladesmiths to represent them; first, the smiths must use steel from N.Y.C. streets to forge signature blades; in the final round, the competitors have five days to forge a sword that originated in West Africa, the Ida.
10:00 AM on History 2 Canada 264
Forged in Fire Judges Pick
The judges pick past bladesmiths to represent them; first, the smiths must use steel from N.Y.C. streets to forge signature blades; in the final round, the competitors have five days to forge a sword that originated in West Africa, the Ida.
5:00 PM on History 2 Canada 264
Forged in Fire Judges Pick
The judges pick past bladesmiths to represent them; first, the smiths must use steel from N.Y.C. streets to forge signature blades; in the final round, the competitors have five days to forge a sword that originated in West Africa, the Ida.
12:00 AM on History 2 Canada 264
Forged in Fire Deer Horn Knives
Four bladesmiths tee up for a never-before seen challenge, harvesting steel from a vintage golf club to forge signature blades; in the final round, the remaining smiths must forge a pair of iconic double bladed weapons with two times the edge.
10:00 AM on History 2 Canada 264
Forged in Fire Deer Horn Knives
Four bladesmiths tee up for a never-before seen challenge, harvesting steel from a vintage golf club to forge signature blades; in the final round, the remaining smiths must forge a pair of iconic double bladed weapons with two times the edge.
5:00 PM on History 2 Canada 264
Forged in Fire Deer Horn Knives
Four bladesmiths tee up for a never-before seen challenge, harvesting steel from a vintage golf club to forge signature blades; in the final round, the remaining smiths must forge a pair of iconic double bladed weapons with two times the edge.
12:00 AM on History 2 Canada 264
Forged in Fire The Katzbalger
The competitors must forge two blades in the first round, pushing them to their limits and leading to a hospital trip; after the second round, the two remaining smiths have five days to create an iconic 15th-century combat sword, the Katzbalger.
10:00 AM on History 2 Canada 264
Forged in Fire The Katzbalger
The competitors must forge two blades in the first round, pushing them to their limits and leading to a hospital trip; after the second round, the two remaining smiths have five days to create an iconic 15th-century combat sword, the Katzbalger.
5:00 PM on History 2 Canada 264
Forged in Fire The Katzbalger
The competitors must forge two blades in the first round, pushing them to their limits and leading to a hospital trip; after the second round, the two remaining smiths have five days to create an iconic 15th-century combat sword, the Katzbalger.
12:00 AM on History 2 Canada 264