Forged in Fire

10 Beste Episodes of Forged in Fire - Season 5

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.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

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Forged in Fire - S5E1

#15 - Rookies Edition (The War Golok) (Staffel 5 - Folge 1)

Five novice smiths must earn their way into the competition because one smith will be sent home before the forge lights up; the two left standing must re-create a 16th-century weapon known as the War Golok.

The episode was rated 7,83 from 283 votes.

Forged in Fire - S5E6

#14 - Ultimate Team Challenge (The Chinese Dao) (Staffel 5 - Folge 6)

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Four master smiths compete alongside their apprentices to forge an iconic weapon of warfare: the trench knife; each team must work together, tagging in and out every half hour, with only one smith allowed to touch the knife at a time.

The episode was rated 7,85 from 224 votes.

Forged in Fire - S5E38

#13 - The Pipe Tomahawks (Staffel 5 - Folge 38)

Four bladesmiths are challenged with forging a canister Damascus knife using only steel wool and 1095 powder; the final two head home to re-create an important weapon from North American history - the pipe tomahawk.

The episode was rated 7,85 from 148 votes.

Forged in Fire - S5E25

#12 - The Sengese (Staffel 5 - Folge 25)

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Four bladesmiths must forge a fully functional serrated knife using steel from hand scissors; the remaining two competitors return to their home forges to create a unique and challenging weapon from history: the Sengese.

The episode was rated 7,85 from 176 votes.

Forged in Fire - S5E2

#11 - The Schiavona (Staffel 5 - Folge 2)

The bladesmiths begin on a farm where they must harvest steel from farming tools, then use coal forges to make their signature blades with a hidden lanyard hole; the two remaining smiths must recreate the Schiavona.

The episode was rated 7,86 from 248 votes.

Forged in Fire - S5E28

#10 - The Steel Crossbow (Staffel 5 - Folge 28)

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The bladesmiths are tasked with creating a signature Damascus blade out of three different steels of different thicknesses; the two final competitors re-create one of the most intricate weapons in show history: the steel crossbow.

The episode was rated 7,86 from 170 votes.

Forged in Fire - S5E3

#9 - The Sica (Staffel 5 - Folge 3)

The smiths must forge a signature blade out of a 50-caliber flintlock pistol; despite giving it their best shot, it becomes a struggle to turn a gun into a blade and after two grueling rounds, two smiths get sent barreling towards elimination.

The episode was rated 7,88 from 256 votes.

Forged in Fire - S5E35

#8 - Slasher Edition (Grim Reaper's Scythe) (Staffel 5 - Folge 35)

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Four bladesmiths must create signature slasher blades, each using a different type of metal; the two finalists return to their home forges to recreate the Grim Reaper's scythe.

The episode was rated 7,94 from 162 votes.

Forged in Fire - S5E27

#7 - Hollywood Edition (Hattori Hanzō Katana) (Staffel 5 - Folge 27)

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."

The episode was rated 7,95 from 174 votes.

Forged in Fire - S5E32

#6 - Tournament Round 3 (Blacksmiths) - The Knightly Pole Axe (Staffel 5 - Folge 32)

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Four bladesmiths must forge a signature Damascus blade using steel from tools; the smiths that survive two brutal rounds of testing return to their home forges to recreate a multipurpose Medieval weapon of war: the Knightly Poleaxe.

The episode was rated 7,98 from 185 votes.

Forged in Fire - S5E39

#5 - The Ring Hilted Sword (Staffel 5 - Folge 39)

Four bladesmiths must each forge judge Ben Abbott's favorite blade, the Celtic ring knife, using the San Mai technique; the final two competitors return to their home forges to re-create Irish ring hilted swords.

The episode was rated 7,99 from 141 votes.

Forged in Fire - S5E30

#4 - Tournament Round 1 (Farriers) - The Mortuary Sword (Staffel 5 - Folge 30)

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Four bladesmiths are tasked with creating a San Mai blade from horseshoes and hoof rasps; the remaining two bladesmiths return to their home forges to create a famed weapon of the English Civil War: the Mortuary Sword.

The episode was rated 7,99 from 178 votes.

Forged in Fire - S5E33

#3 - Tournament Round 4 (Modern Metalworkers) - The Flamberge Rapier (Staffel 5 - Folge 33)

Four bladesmiths must harvest materials from a metal sculpture to forge a needle point Damascus blade; the remaining smiths return to their own home forges to recreate a sword from the elite classes of Renaissance Europe: the Flamberge Rapier.

The episode was rated 8,02 from 182 votes.

Forged in Fire - S5E34

#2 - Tournament Championship (Nodachi) (Staffel 5 - Folge 34)

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In the final round of the Invitational Tournament, the winning farrier, armorer, blacksmith and modern metal worker face off to forge a wakizashi; the two finalists must then re-create the nodachi, one of the largest Japanese swords.

The episode was rated 8,17 from 157 votes.

Forged in Fire - S5E40

#1 - The Rhomphaia (Staffel 5 - Folge 40)

The bladesmiths are forced to achieve one of six Damascus patterns for their first round blade, and they must choose wisely. The ladder to victory is full of twists as the smiths stack, weld and repeat trying to forge beautifully crafted and durable blades under their specified parameters. When time runs out, only two competitors enter the final challenge to recreate the fearsome Rhomphaia sword. Which smith will demonstrate true mastery to dominate the competition and be named the next Forged In Fire Champion?

The episode was rated 9,09 from 11 votes.

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