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 Championship Throwing Weapons
Judge Dave Baker revisits five of the most intense championship rounds featuring the top throwing weapons to come out of the forge.
9:00 AM on History 2 Canada
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Forged in Fire Best of: Championship Daggers and Knives
Judge Dave Baker revisits four of the most intense championship rounds featuring the top daggers and knives to come out of the forge.
10:00 AM on History 2 Canada
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Forged in Fire Championship Short Swords
"Forged in Fire" judge Dave Baker revisits five of the most intense championship rounds featuring the top short swords to come out of the forge.
11:00 AM on History 2 Canada
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Forged in Fire Best Of: Championship Curved Blades
"Forged in Fire" judge Dave Baker revisits five intense championship rounds; featuring the top curved blades to come out of the forge.
12:00 PM on History 2 Canada
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Forged in Fire Championship Supersized Weapons
"Forged in Fire" Judge Dave Baker revisits five of the most intense championship rounds featuring the top supersized weapons to come out of the forge.
1:00 PM on History 2 Canada
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Forged in Fire The Fastest Blade in the West
In one of the most unique first rounds in Forged in Fire history, four bladesmiths must giddy-up to finish their blade first and become the fastest blade in the West.
2:00 PM on History 2 Canada
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Forged in Fire Best in Damascus
Four bladesmiths put it all on the line when they are challenged with creating their most dazzling Damascus knife; the smith who impresses the judges the most will bypass a brutal round of testing, heading straight to the final round.
3:00 PM on History 2 Canada
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Forged in Fire Friend or Foe
Two friends and two brothers enter the forge as teams to compete in an epic showdown; after working as teams to re-create a Scottish Broadsword, members of the victorious team will be divided and forced to face each other.
4:00 PM on History 2 Canada
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Forged in Fire The Frankenstein Challenge
Four smiths must "Frankenstein" together discarded pieces of scrap steel to make their blades; after a horrifying round of testing, the remaining two smiths retreat to their home forges to create the legendary Crusader Bible Falchion.
5:00 PM on History 2 Canada
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Forged in Fire Springtime for Napoleon
Four smiths spring into action when they must forge signature blades from the metal found in various household items; after a couple tough rounds, two smiths head to their home forges to recreate the Napoleon Presentation Saber.
6:00 PM on History 2 Canada
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