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 Instruments of Death: Masters of the Siege
Four teams of expert builders must create siege weapons; from war hammers to battering rams to ballistas, the strongest weapons earn $20,000 and the title of Forged in Fire: Instruments of Death champions.
9:00 AM on History 2 Canada
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Forged in Fire On the Road: Texas Showdown
Heading to Texarkana, Texas, to the Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing, the oldest bladesmithing school in the country, where three of their top smiths will be put through the ultimate test.
11:00 AM on History 2 Canada
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Forged in Fire On the Road: Montana Face-Off
Heading to Bigfork, Mont., to the New Agrarian School where three of their top smiths will be tested like never before; after two grueling challenges only one will go on to represent the New Agrarian School in the finals for the ultimate grand prize.
12:00 PM on History 2 Canada
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Forged in Fire On the Road: Appalachian Showdown
In the heart of North Carolina's Appalachian Mountains is the world-renowned Clay Spencer Blacksmith shop, where three of the forge's best smiths will be tested.
1:00 PM on History 2 Canada
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Forged in Fire On the Road: Kalamazoo Combat
Heading to Kalamazoo, Mich., to Combat Ready Art, where three of their top smiths will be tested like never before; after two brutal challenges, only one will go on to represent Combat Ready Art back at the home forge for the ultimate grand prize.
2:00 PM on History 2 Canada
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Forged in Fire On the Road: American Champion
At the home forge, four of the nation's top smiths will go head-to-head in one final battle; after three grueling challenges, only one smith will come out on top, winning $20,000 for themselves and $10,000 in forging equipment for their shop.
3:00 PM on History 2 Canada
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Forged in Fire Instruments of Death: Masters of the Siege
Four teams of expert builders must create siege weapons; from war hammers to battering rams to ballistas, the strongest weapons earn $20,000 and the title of Forged in Fire: Instruments of Death champions.
4:00 PM on History 2 Canada
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Forged in Fire On the Road: Texas Showdown
Heading to Texarkana, Texas, to the Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing, the oldest bladesmithing school in the country, where three of their top smiths will be put through the ultimate test.
6:00 PM on History 2 Canada
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Forged in Fire On the Road: Montana Face-Off
Heading to Bigfork, Mont., to the New Agrarian School where three of their top smiths will be tested like never before; after two grueling challenges only one will go on to represent the New Agrarian School in the finals for the ultimate grand prize.
7:00 PM on History 2 Canada
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Forged in Fire On the Road: Appalachian Showdown
In the heart of North Carolina's Appalachian Mountains is the world-renowned Clay Spencer Blacksmith shop, where three of the forge's best smiths will be tested.
8:00 PM on History 2 Canada
Select your lineup for TV local listings