Competitors re-create weapons from historical periods ranging from Japanese katanas to medieval broadswords to ancient throwing blades. Each entry is judged on its artistry as well as its functionality and accuracy.
Written by Sophie and last updated on Feb 10, 2023.
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Four different types of metal are shaped into deadly weapons, and then bladesmiths forge a machete-like Nepalese kukri.
The episode was rated 7,60 from 354 votes.
Four bladesmiths salvage material from a car and forge a blade, and then have five days to create a Viking sword.
The episode was rated 7,61 from 353 votes.
Four blade smiths face one of the most grueling challenges in Forged in Fire history when the electricity and power tools are taken away from them and they must forge a blade with just fire and their bare hands. They'll have just five days to create the iconic Scottish Claymore, the legendary weapon of William Wallace.
The episode was rated 7,63 from 341 votes.
Three is the magic number as our blade smiths are asked to forge three or more metals into a blade of their signature style. Despite pain and failure, two move on to the final round returning home to forge a legendary spiked shield. After a punishing round of testing only one emerges to be crowned the Forged in Fire Champion.
The episode was rated 7,68 from 327 votes.
The bladesmiths need to create a weapon in their signature style from a large pile of mixed metal that is welded together.
The episode was rated 7,71 from 343 votes.
Four bladesmiths face the unpredictable challenge of taking high carbon steel and wrought iron and forging these two conflicting materials into a fully functional weapon. After a formidable round of testing, only two will move on to the final round where they'll have just five days to create one of the most beautifully designed blades in history, the Ethiopian Shotel. Will this uniquely shaped blade throw them a curveball or will one be able to hook themselves the title of Forged in Fire champion?
The episode was rated 7,72 from 334 votes.
This week our bladesmiths are given a "twisted" challenge when they are asked to forge a weapon from cable steel. The competition slowly unravels as they handle this difficult steel. After two rounds only two are left to return home and forge an Egyptian Khopesh. Back at the forge their iconic weapons are put through their paces but only one can be crowned Forged In Fire champion.
The episode was rated 7,73 from 348 votes.
Our bladesmiths must choose wisely as they are asked to dumpster dive for the right steel to be turned into a hardened blade of their choosing. Will these blades hold up after a tough round of testing? Only two will move on to forge a War Hammer. After five days at their home forges, the smiths return hammers in hand to pound their way to victory. But in the end only one will nail the competition and be crowned the Forged in Fire champion.
The episode was rated 7,73 from 427 votes.
The bladesmiths have to convert some failed blades from last season into fully-functional weapons.
The episode was rated 7,77 from 333 votes.
Four bladesmiths must take an ordinary garden lawnmower and using its metal to bend and shape to their will, create one of their signature blades. When the other contestants are mowed down in the competition, two will make it to the final round where they must create a Tabar, a deadly battle axe from Southern Asia. After a series of grueling tests, only one will survive the cut to be named the Forged in Fire champion.
The episode was rated 7,81 from 309 votes.
