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 Junkyard Meltdown
Four smiths must sift through a pile of junk in order to make a signature Damascus blade; after a couple of rounds, two smiths head back to their home forge to recreate a broadsword featuring a snake-shaped grind.
6:00 PM on History Canada East
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Forged in Fire Junkyard Meltdown
Four smiths must sift through a pile of junk in order to make a signature Damascus blade; after a couple of rounds, two smiths head back to their home forge to recreate a broadsword featuring a snake-shaped grind.
11:00 PM on History Canada East
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Forged in Fire Blackbeard's Cutlass
It's anchors aweigh, as four bladesmiths are tasked with forging a pirate's boarding axe from a treasure chest; two return to their home forges to re-create the legendary weapon carried by history's most notorious pirate.
1:00 PM on History Canada East
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Forged in Fire Doug Marcaida's Secrets of the Forge
Doug Marcaida, Forged in Fire judge and edged weapons specialist, reveals his secrets of the forge in this special inside look; for the first time, Doug will disclose how the competition's most notorious tests are created.
6:00 PM on History Canada East
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Forged in Fire Doug Marcaida's Secrets of the Forge
Doug Marcaida, Forged in Fire judge and edged weapons specialist, reveals his secrets of the forge in this special inside look; for the first time, Doug will disclose how the competition's most notorious tests are created.
9:00 PM on History Canada East
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Forged in Fire Hollywood Edition
Four bladesmiths pay homage to Hollywood; a survival knife; the final two smiths return home to re-create one of the most famous swords in cinematic history: Hattori Hanzo's 1,000-layer katana from Quentin Tarantino's "Kill Bill."
1:00 PM on History Canada East
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