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Forged in Fire features world-class bladesmiths competing against each other to create some of the most iconic edged weapons from history. In each episode, four of the best bladesmiths in the country will come together to put both their skills and reputations on the line. Whether they are making a Japanese katana, a medieval broadsword, or an ancient throwing blade like the chakram, the weapons they forge will be fully functional and lethal works of art and war. The unique histories contained within each weapon will be creatively told during the forging process and the final weapons themselves will be assessed and ruthlessly tested by our panel of expert judges. These dynamic and explosive tests will be individually designed to push the weapons to their absolute limit. One by one, the bladesmiths will be eliminated until only one remains to be crowned the champion.
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The KilijFour bladesmiths must get rolling immediately when they are tasked with creating their signature blade out of a massive ball bearing. After an intense first round, the remaining smiths face an unexpected Forged in Fire first – and time is not on their side. Ultimately two smiths persevere and return to their home forges where they must recreate one of the Ottoman Empire's most lethal sabres: the Kilij. - 02
Japanese KatanaIn this explosive new series, four bladesmiths will compete for $10,000 and the title of Forged in Fire champion. Across three grueling rounds, competitors design and forge deadly edged-weapons of war. Their work will be put to the test, and those that fail will be sent home. In the final round, the two remaining bladesmiths must forge one of the most iconic weapons from history; the Japanese Katana. Their swords will be pushed to the absolute limit… the final test will determine which is stronger; their Katanas or a speeding bullet? - 03
KhandaThe competition piles on as our bladesmiths are asked to forge a weapon in their signature style from a large pile of mixed metal that is welded together. Only two will return home to forge the mysterious Khanda, a legendary blade from ancient India. Will they bend or break under the pressure? That is the question our bladesmiths will face. Only the one left standing will be crowned Forged in Fire champion.
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Season01
- S01E01Season's bestJapanese KatanaJune 22, 2015In this explosive new series, four bladesmiths will compete for $10,000 and the title of Forged in Fire champion. Across three grueling roun
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ChakramJune 29, 2015Four bladesmiths must forge a weapon using only reclaimed metal. With the clock winding down, two of the competitors are dramatically forced - S01E03
Viking Battle AxeJuly 6, 2015The bladesmiths must transform a steel "train spring" into a weapon of their choosing. Only two competitors will move on and are given just - S01E04
KatarJuly 13, 2015For this week's challenge the competitors create their signature blade by using the Hada technique--a traditional process that involves forg - S01E05
Crusader SwordJuly 20, 2015The forge heats up as our four bladesmiths struggle create a special Japanese hardening technique on their signature blades. After a difficu - S01E06
The Elizabethan RapierJuly 27, 2015The forge heats up as the bladesmiths must use an age-old technique to create their signature weapons. But will their swords make the cut wh - S01E07
The Roman GladiusAugust 3, 2015After a hard round of tests that literally breaks a blade in two, the finalists get the chance to make one of the most important weapons fro - S01E08
The Moro KrisAugust 10, 2015The bladesmiths must forge a signature weapon using everyday steel objects like ball bearings and shovels as their only source material. One
Season02Best season
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The War HammerFebruary 16, 2016Our bladesmiths must choose wisely as they are asked to dumpster dive for the right steel to be turned into a hardened blade of their choosi - S02E02
KhopeshFebruary 23, 2016This week our bladesmiths are given a "twisted" challenge when they are asked to forge a weapon from cable steel. The competition slowly unr - S02E03
The Scottish ClaymoreMarch 1, 2016Four bladesmiths face one of the most grueling challenges in Forged in Fire history when the electricity and power tools are taken away from - S02E04
Spiked ShieldMarch 8, 2016Three is the magic number as our bladesmiths are asked to forge three or more metals into a blade of their signature style. Despite pain and - S02E05
Viking SwordMarch 15, 2016Four bladesmiths are subjected to one of the most extreme challenges of the season when they must salvage material from a car and forge a bl - S02E06
Nepalese KukriMarch 22, 2016A new set of bladesmiths are tasked with the grueling challenge of shaping four very different types of metal, each with their own unique di - S02E07
The ShotelMarch 29, 2016Four bladesmiths face the unpredictable challenge of taking high carbon steel and wrought iron and forging these two conflicting materials i - S02E08
The CutlassApril 6, 2016Problem solving is front and center as our bladesmiths are asked to transform failed blades from last season into fully functional weapons. - S02E09Season's bestKhandaApril 12, 2016The competition piles on as our bladesmiths are asked to forge a weapon in their signature style from a large pile of mixed metal that is we
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TabarApril 19, 2016Four bladesmiths must take an ordinary garden lawnmower and using its metal to bend and shape to their will, create one of their signature b
Season03
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Season's bestChampions EditionAugust 23, 2016Four Forged in Fire champions return for a chance to prove who among them is the best of the best in a challenge that leaves no room for err - S03E02
Fan FavoritesAugust 30, 2016Four former contestants, back in the Forge by popular demand, return for a second shot at victory and redemption in an all new challenge ful - S03E03
Butterfly SwordsSeptember 6, 2016Four new contestants must choose wisely as they try to craft a blade of their signature style from a pile of tools, both old and new. Then t - S03E04
The FalcataSeptember 13, 2016Four bladesmiths must create a blade out of high carbon steel while also forging the hammer they'll use to make it. After an extraordinary r - S03E05
Kora SwordSeptember 20, 2016Four new bladesmiths step up to the challenge of forging blades using pieces of steel harvested from some monstrous power tools. While some - S03E06
Hunga MungaSeptember 27, 2016Four new bladesmiths have their creativity put to the test when they are tasked with making a serrated blade out of only the tools from the - S03E07
The Boar SpearOctober 4, 2016Four bladesmiths must use the steel from a suit of armor to create a signature blade. After a tense round of testing, only two move on to th - S03E08
Xiphos SwordOctober 11, 2016When a group of new bladesmiths enters the forge, they're met with a challenge they never saw coming. They must harvest the steel for their - S03E09
The PandatOctober 18, 2016Four bladesmiths must salvage steel from a junkyard to create a signature blade using a hand-cranked coal forge. After a smashing round of t - S03E10
Zulu IklwaOctober 25, 2016Four new bladesmiths are put to the test when they must forge a bayonet blade and engineer it to attach to a rifle. After a round of gruelin - S03E11
The PataJanuary 10, 2017Over the course of three seasons, 26 bladesmiths have been crowned Forged in Fire champion. Tonight, prior winners return to prove who among - S03E12
The ZweihanderJanuary 17, 2017Four competitors must forge weld blades for friction folders from tiny cubes of steel. After hammering through the testing, two smiths will - S03E13
Cavalry SaberJanuary 24, 2017Four new bladesmiths face the unprecedented challenge of forging the barrel of a gun into a lethal knife. After a round of brutal testing, t - S03E14
The NaginataJanuary 31, 2017Four bladesmiths must create a signature blade using a randomly chosen mystery technique. After a brutal round of testing, only two will ret - S03E15
The HaladieFebruary 7, 2017For the first time ever, four bladesmiths must use high carbon steel to forge a hatchet. After an intense round of testing, only two can cho - S03E16
RedemptionFebruary 14, 2017Four previously eliminated bladesmiths return to the forge for a shot at redemption, but they face a challenge that will make their climb to
Season04
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Season's bestJudges PickApril 11, 2017For the first time, it's judge against judge when all four judges pick a past bladesmith to represent them in the ultimate battle for suprem - S04E02
Deer Horn KnivesApril 11, 2017Four bladesmiths tee up for a never-before-seen challenge when they must harvest the steel from a vintage golf club to forge their signature - S04E03
The KatzbalgerApril 18, 2017For the first time ever, the competitors are challenged with creating not one, but two blades in the first round. With double the pressure a - S04E04
MakrakaApril 25, 2017Four bladesmiths face a new twist in the first round when they learn they can't forge any blade in their own style, they must forge a karamb - S04E05
Fans' ChoiceMay 2, 2017In a Forged in Fire first, fans voted online to bring back four of their favorite bladesmiths for a second shot at victory. In the first rou - S04E06
AkrafenaMay 9, 2017Four bladesmiths face a twist right away when they are tasked with forging a Kukri, the signature blade of Master Smith and judge, Jason Kni - S04E07
TalwarMay 16, 2017A new group of competitors face the unknown when they are tasked with using odd shapes of mystery steel to forge a blade in their signature - S04E08
The CinquedeaMay 23, 2017Four bladesmiths are welcomed to the forge with a curveball–they must utilize questionable steel from mining tools to forge a blade in their - S04E09
The CharayJune 6, 2017The competitors must demonstrate edged-weapon mastery when they are tasked with turning salvaged junkyard steel into a weapon. Pressured by - S04E10
Sword Breaker RedemptionJune 13, 2017Four previous competitors return to the forge for a second chance, only to find that the road to redemption is far from easy. Relying on ski - S04E11
Master & ApprenticeJuly 11, 2017It's double the competitors and double the heat in this first ever team challenge. Masters compete alongside their apprentices as they are f - S04E12
Ngombe NguluJuly 18, 2017Four bladesmiths enter the forge and are given the twisted challenge of having to forge blades from a giant elevator cable. Which smiths wil - S04E13
The ShamshirJuly 25, 2017Staying a step ahead will be the key to success as four competing bladesmiths are tasked with forging a bowie that will require a d-guard in - S04E14
The Kachin DaoAugust 1, 2017This competition isn't smooth sailing as the four bladesmiths must use steel from old nautical equipment to forge weld their signature blade - S04E15
The Gladiators' ScissorAugust 8, 2017With a variety of steels to choose from, the smiths are forced to create a canister Damascus billet from which they must forge a dagger. Aft - S04E16
The KampilanAugust 22, 2017Four bladesmiths head to a scrapyard to create their signature blade using only harvested metal and a coal forge. Challenges arise when some - S04E17
The KpingaAugust 29, 2017The bladesmiths find the odds stacked against them when they are forced to layer a complex Damascus pattern into their signature style blade - S04E18
The YataganSeptember 12, 2017The competition shifts into high gear when the smiths are tasked with turning the rusted steel of a 1971 Mercury Cougar into their signature - S04E19
International ChampionshipOctober 3, 2017Four of the top bladesmiths from around the globe compete in the first ever Forged In Fire International Championship. With national pride o - S04E20
Tabar-ShishparOctober 10, 2017Four bladesmiths have a monkey wrench thrown into the competition, literally, when they are asked to forge blades in their signature style f - S04E21
Ultimate Champions EditionOctober 17, 2017In a Forged in Fire first, five former champions return for a competition unlike any other and must earn a spot at one of the four anvils be - S04E22
Knights TemplarOctober 24, 2017Four brave smiths are thrown for a loop when they must forge together rusty chain mail and high quality steel to produce Knights Templar Cru - S04E23
Viking EditionOctober 31, 2017Four competitors march into a dry moat where they must resurrect old swords and forge them into a Viking Seax, using the time-tested coal fo
Season05
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Rookies EditionMarch 13, 2018For the first time, five novice smiths get their chance to be a part of the global phenomenon that is Forged in Fire. But they have to earn - S05E02
The SchiavonaMarch 20, 2018For the first time ever, the bladesmiths begin on a farm where they harvest steel from farming tools, then must use coal forges to make thei - S05E03
Sica SwordMarch 27, 2018The smiths get locked and loaded to forge a signature blade out of a 50-caliber flintlock pistol. Despite giving it their best shot, it's a - S05E04
Jumonji YariApril 3, 2018Edged-weapon mastery is put to the test right away as four bladesmiths must forge a functional friction folder. Without knowing how their bl - S05E05
The Kabyle FlyssaApril 10, 2018When a cannon is wheeled into the Forge, the bladesmiths are challenged to salvage its parts in order to make signature blades. Will the smi - S05E06
Ultimate Team ChallengeApril 17, 2018The heat is doubled as four master smiths compete alongside their apprentices to forge an iconic weapon of warfare–the trench knife. Each te - S05E07
KarabelaApril 24, 2018Four bladesmiths must kick their skills into gear when they're tasked with forging blades out of steel from a chain and a sprocket. Wayward - S05E08
The Zande SpearMay 1, 2018Four bladesmiths find the devil is in the details when they must combine two or more steels to forge J. Nielson's favorite blade, a Damascus - S05E09
The NavajaMay 8, 2018Four bladesmiths test their mettle in a rock quarry, where they're tasked with making blades using only harvested steel and coal forges. Ove - S05E10
The German HalberdMay 15, 2018The pressure is on as the smiths are tasked with forging Dave Baker's favorite blade, the Scottish Dirk. Can they master the difficult desig - S05E11
The Two Handed SwordMay 22, 2018The smiths are forced to harvest steel from motorcycles to forge blades in their signature style, but things don't go according to plan; and - S05E12
The Naval CutlassMay 28, 2018In a special military themed episode, four bladesmiths, all veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, dive into the fray when they are tasked with - S05E13
The Horseman's AxeMay 29, 2018Four bladesmiths are pushed to their limits when they each must forge a signature blade from small springs of steel. Wonky welds and broken - S05E14
The Lion SpearJune 5, 2018Four bladesmiths must figure out how to hack it when they are tasked with crafting a hatchet from pieces of odd shaped steel. After several - S05E15
The KelewangJune 12, 2018The bladesmiths must make their signature blades out of only drill bits and a chunk of mild steel, but untwisting the bits and combining the - S05E16
Bagh Nakh BladesJune 19, 2018The bladesmiths are forced to make canister Damascus using nuts and bolts, and the twists and turns of the challenge may be more than they c - S05E17
The Glaive GuisarmeJune 26, 2018The bar is raised for four smiths when they must forge the iconic KA-BAR military blade using only tiny cubes of W-1 steel. Getting them com - S05E18
Pioneer SwordJuly 3, 2018Four bladesmiths are thrown into the fire when they must forge a multipurpose weapon from old rescue tools. Blades that can cut, pry, and ha - S05E19
Wind and Fire WheelsJuly 17, 2018Four bladesmiths are tasked with forging a signature blade from a bicycle. After major setbacks and time-consuming failures, each smith is p - S05E20
The SmallswordJuly 24, 2018Four bladesmiths spring into action when they are tasked with forging friction folders from a huge steel coil. Without knowing how their bla - S05E21
The Anthropomorphic SwordJuly 31, 2018Four bladesmiths go nuts when they are tasked with forging a signature blade from W2 and a giant industrial-sized nut. Their blades must sur - S05E22Season's bestThe KilijAugust 7, 2018Four bladesmiths must get rolling immediately when they are tasked with creating their signature blade out of a massive ball bearing. After
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The Sawback Hunting SwordAugust 14, 2018Four bladesmiths are taken out of the forge and transported to the great outdoors, where they struggle to forge a blade in the noonday sun. - S05E24
The Arming SwordAugust 21, 2018In a grueling Forged In Fire first, four bladesmiths must forge not just one, but three knives from railroad spikes in only three hours. Tim - S05E25
The SengeseAugust 28, 2018Four bladesmiths must forge a fully functional serrated knife using steel from hand scissors, or risk getting cut from the competition. Serr - S05E26
The Qinglong JiSeptember 4, 2018Four bladesmiths take a shot at forging a signature blade from the steel rings of a whiskey barrel. They must quickly adapt when they realiz - S05E27
Hollywood EditionSeptember 12, 2018Four bladesmiths pay homage to the blade craft of Hollywood, and their first mission – forge a survival knife that would make John Rambo pro - S05E28
The Steel CrossbowSeptember 19, 2018Four bladesmiths go back to basics when they're tasked with creating a signature Damascus blade out of three different steels of different t - S05E29
The Landsknecht SwordSeptember 26, 2018Four bladesmiths are floored when they must craft a signature blade from a massive piece of elevator cable. It's dirty work forging the oily - S05E30
Tournament Round 1October 3, 2018In the first ever Forged in Fire Tournament, four different classes of metalsmithing professionals will compete over five weeks for the chan - S05E31
Tournament Round 2October 10, 2018In Round Two of the first ever Forged in Fire Invitational Tournament, four armorers must forge a Damascus blade out of something familiar: - S05E32
Tournament Round 3October 17, 2018In Round Three of the first ever Forged in Fire Invitational Tournament, four blacksmiths must forge a signature Damascus blade using steel - S05E33
Tournament Round 4October 24, 2018In the fourth round of the Forged in Fire Invitational Tournament, four modern metal workers must harvest materials from a metal sculpture t - S05E34
Tournament FinalsOctober 31, 2018In the final round of the Invitational Tournament, our winning Farrier, Armorer, Blacksmith and Modern Metal Worker face off to forge the lo - S05E35
The Grim Reaper's ScytheNovember 7, 2018Four bladesmiths must create a signature slasher blade that would give Freddy Krueger nightmares. Each smith has a different type of metal t - S05E36
The Steel Takedown BowNovember 14, 2018Four bladesmiths return to the Middle Ages when they are tasked with forging a Crusader's Dagger from a thick rod of W1 steel. Issues abound - S05E37
The BardicheNovember 21, 2018In one of the toughest competitions to date, four bladesmiths must start from the ground up, building their own coal forges using materials - S05E38
The Pipe TomahawksDecember 12, 2018Four bladesmiths are challenged with forging a canister damascus knife using only steel wool and 1095 powder. If that wasn't difficult enoug - S05E39
Ring Hilted SwordDecember 19, 2018Four bladesmiths must forge judge Ben Abbott's favorite blade, the Celtic Ring Knife, using the San Mai technique. This proves to be no easy
Season06
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Long Road to Redemption Part 1February 6, 2019In this first half of a two-part Road to Redemption competition, seven past competitors who fell short return to the forge for a second chan - S06E02
Long Road to Redemption Part 2February 13, 2019In the second half of the Road to Redemption competition four former smiths remain, each competing for a second chance to become a Forged in - S06E03
Washington's ColichemardeFebruary 20, 2019Four bladesmiths honor some of the greatest Americans of all times – the Presidents. First, competitors pay homage to famed adventurer, Pres - S06E04
The O-KatanaFebruary 27, 2019For the special 100th episode of Forged in Fire, four bladesmiths are tasked with forging a chopper and must choose from a mammoth pile of m - S06E05
The Hussar SaberMarch 6, 2019Four smiths must think outside the box when tasked with using the dreaded canister method to forge a signature blade. Welding failures and a - S06E06
Barbarian SwordMarch 13, 2019Four bladesmiths plunge into the first round of competition where they must forge a blade using steel harvested from a vintage pinball machi - S06E07
The Javanese KrisApril 17, 2019The wheels start turning when four bladesmiths must forge friction folders from a rusty pickup truck. The salvaged steel proves temperamenta - S06E08
General Yamashita's GuntoApril 24, 2019Four bladesmiths take a stab at history when they are tasked with recreating an iconic fighting knife from the 20th century: the Fairbairn S - S06E09
The Greek KopisMay 1, 2019Four bladesmiths must forge signature blades from different sizes of spring steel. Competitors toil with the canister Damascus technique wit - S06E10
Branch Battle: ArmyMay 8, 2019In a five-part competition, top bladesmiths from each branch of the US military - Army, Air Force, Marines, and Navy - compete to earn a spo - S06E11
Branch Battle: Air ForceMay 8, 2019In Round Two of the Battle of the Branches Tournament, four airmen from the US Air Force must forge a Bolo knife using the San Mai technique - S06E12
Season's bestBranch Battle: MarinesMay 15, 2019In the third round of the Battle of the Branches, four Marines are tasked with forging one of the most versatile, and iconic combat knives i - S06E13
Branch Battle: NavyMay 15, 2019Round Four of the Battle of the Branches sets sail as four Naval officers must forge a multipurpose Naval Mark 3 Dive Knife with metal from - S06E14
Branch Battle: FinalsMay 22, 2019In the final round of the Battle of the Branches the winning Soldier, Airman, Marine and Sailor return to the forge for the ultimate showdow - S06E15
The NagamakiMay 29, 2019Four bladesmiths are in for a workout when they are tasked with forging signature blades from gym equipment. The competitors flex their skil - S06E16
Attila's Sword of MarsJune 5, 2019Four bladesmiths are tasked with forging fantasy blades from a meteorite, battling difficult forge welds they create their one of a kind bla - S06E17
The PartizanJune 12, 2019Four bladesmiths fight fire with fire when they must dismantle a forge and use that steel to construct a blade. The competition gets heated - S06E18
The Messer SwordJune 19, 2019Four bladesmiths face triple the challenges when they must forge a canister Damascus blade from three different steels using three separate - S06E19
The Ram DaoJune 26, 2019Four bladesmiths are dispatched to the snowy winter tundra to forge a kukri with steel harvested from an old snowmobile. Provided with no po - S06E20
The Foot Artillery SwordJuly 3, 2019It's anyone's game when four bladesmiths are tasked with forging blades from old toys using the san mai technique. The smiths realize playti - S06E21
Astronaut KnifeJuly 17, 2019On the 50th anniversary of the first steps on the moon, four bladesmiths compete to recreate a space-age M-1 NASA Survival Knife out of ball - S06E22
The Lochaber AxeJuly 24, 2019It's a battle royale for four bladesmiths when they are tasked with forging signature blades with an integral knuckle duster from a steel ca - S06E23
The Cane SwordJuly 31, 2019Four bladesmiths are given a special assignment when they are tasked with forging Doug Marcaida's favorite blade: the Karambit. The competit - S06E24
The Boar SwordAugust 7, 2019Four bladesmiths must scavenge a construction site to salvage their own knife-making materials. The smiths are then presented with an additi - S06E25
The FalchionAugust 14, 2019The odds are stacked against four bladesmiths when they must each forge a chopper in a distinct Damascus pattern. The ladder to success is f - S06E26
Napoleon's SaberAugust 21, 2019Four bladesmiths must start at the bottom when they are tasked with creating ladder pattern damascus knives from a real ladder. After they s - S06E27
The BhujAugust 28, 2019A quartet of bladesmiths are tasked with making canister damascus using barbershop tools, but before the knife making can begin, they must h - S06E28
Blackbeard's CutlassSeptember 4, 2019It's anchors aweigh, as four bladesmiths are tasked with forging a Pirate's Boarding Axe from a treasure chest. They must batten down the ha - S06E29
Kung Fu EditionSeptember 18, 2019In this special kung fu competition, four bladesmiths square off in the Forged in Fire dojo where they must make a matching set of three kun - S06E30
Genghis Khan's SwordSeptember 25, 2019Four smiths hit the fast track when they are tasked with forging signature blades by salvaging materials from a go-kart. There's no pumping
Season07
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Sword of PerseusOctober 9, 2019Four bladesmiths are sent on an Odyssey worthy of the Greek Gods: forge a blade from Greek armor and artifacts using the Go-Mai, or the five - S07E02
General Patton's SaberOctober 16, 2019In a Forged in Fire first, four bladesmiths are tasked with forging a parameter specific blade shape in just two hours. To add more fuel to - S07E03
The Jian SwordOctober 23, 2019Four smiths get thrown into the mix when they must Frankenstein a blade from one knife and combine it with a different weapon's handle. The - S07E04
The Rock-Throwing CrossbowOctober 23, 2019Four bladesmiths honor the forge's legendary power hammer Big Blu by ripping it apart and forging competition choppers. But will beating bea - S07E05
Halloween EditionOctober 30, 2019In this frighteningly special Halloween competition, four smiths shiver to the bone as they salvage steel from the corpses of broken, decayi - S07E06
The Boa-Zande SwordOctober 30, 2019Four smiths must know the drill when they're tasked with forging a canister damascus blade using different sized drill bits. But when a toug - S07E07
Musketeer RapierNovember 6, 2019Four smiths are tasked with transforming bits and pieces of old damascus steel into fossil damascus signature blades. Giving new life to old - S07E08
The Tizona of El CidNovember 6, 2019Four smiths must face the music when they are tasked with creating San-Mai blades from musical instruments. After battling forge welds and t - S07E09
Military TributeNovember 13, 2019In honor of Veteran's Day, four bladesmiths pay tribute in a special military themed competition, forging their blades from the biggest salv - S07E10
Revolutionary War SpontoonNovember 13, 2019Four smiths spring into action when they are tasked with creating signature blades from different sized springs. The smiths battle through t - S07E11
The Barbarian SpathaNovember 20, 2019Four smiths must salvage steel from old weapons and combine them using the Hada technique to forge a Pugio - the dagger said to have murdere - S07E12
Family EditionNovember 27, 2019Two families go head-to-head in an all-out battle not only against another household, but also each other. Loyalties will be put aside as th - S07E13
Season's bestFrankish Throwing AxesDecember 11, 2019Four smiths get ready for the ultimate showdown when they are tasked with forging a camp knife out of steel harvested from a barbecue. Tempe - S07E14
A Very Forged ChristmasDecember 18, 2019It's the most wonderful time of the year in the Forge! Four merry bladesmiths gather 'round the fire to spread holiday cheer. Using gifts of - S07E15
The Chinese War SwordJanuary 1, 2020Four smiths get ready for a cage match when they are tasked with not only freeing their tools from a steel grate, but also forging a knife f - S07E16
The Sword in the StoneJanuary 8, 2020Four smiths are on a quest to forge signature blades from various Damascus patterns. A tedious and time-consuming task, only three competito - S07E17
Charlemagne's SwordJanuary 15, 2020Four smiths crack open crucibles to reveal surprise metals they'll use to forge signature blades. After a tense, one smith is sent packing - S07E18
The Spanish Conquistador SwordJanuary 22, 2020Four smiths are faced with recreating the WWII Special Forces Smatchet knife. A knife famous for its versatility on the battlefield. After t - S07E19
The PiraJanuary 29, 2020Four smiths must navigate stormy seas by making Hada blades from the material harvested from a ship's wheel. After confronting an ocean of - S07E20
French Pioneer SwordJanuary 29, 2020Four smiths are out on the farm to salvage steel from old farm equipment to make classic chef knives. Only two smiths will slice and dice th - S07E21
Darb Sri Gun Chai Battle SwordFebruary 5, 2020In a twist of fate, four smiths must forge a twist and stack damascus blade. After two rounds the last two smiths standing must return home - S07E22
Zulu War AxeFebruary 5, 2020Four smiths are tasked with forging Japanese Natas using a traditional Japanese technique. After two intense rounds, the three remaining bla - S07E23
The Chinese ZhanmadaoMarch 11, 2020Four smiths are tasked with creating signature blades from 1095 steel. As time ticks by, new parameters will be added, keeping the smiths on - S07E24
The German DussageMarch 18, 2020Four bladesmiths are tasked with making a canister damascus blade from threaded bolts. After a couple of intense rounds and some brutal test - S07E25
First Responders EditionMarch 25, 2020Four first responder bladesmiths are called into the forge to honor those who run toward danger while others run away. Tasked with forging t - S07E26
Game of ForgeApril 1, 2020In a throwback to the Iron Age, four smiths must forge daggers as if they were in 650 B.C., relying solely on coal forges and brute force to - S07E27
The IkakalakaApril 8, 2020Four smiths determine their fate when they have to select a forging technique ranging from easy to difficult. They must choose wisely as the - S07E28
Samurai ShowdownApril 15, 2020In this Samurai themed competition, four smiths must forge a Japanese tanto dagger. Summoning their inner warriors, the smiths fight to prod - S07E29
Baby Boomer vs Gen ZApril 22, 2020Baby Boomers and Gen Z-ers face off in an Old vs. New competition. After several intense rounds, two smiths head back to their home forges t - S07E30
The NimchaApril 29, 2020Four smiths are tasked with forging signature blades from scrap metal shavings. After two intense rounds, the remaining smiths head home to - S07E31
Titanium SmackdownMay 6, 2020Four smiths must forge handles in round one using a metal never before seen in this competition--titanium. The smiths must learn to navigate - S07E32
Tomahawk and BowieJuly 15, 2020Four smiths are put to the test when they must forge keys to unlock boxes of steel needed to make a knife. After a couple of intense rounds, - S07E33
Japanese OnoJuly 22, 2020Four smiths are tasked with forging a blade that must fit perfectly into a puzzle piece cut out. After two puzzling rounds, the final two sm - S07E34
Super Champion EditionJuly 29, 2020Four former champions return to the forge to engage in a competition unlike any other. Although they've mastered the fire their first time a - S07E35
The Boateng SaberAugust 5, 2020In this first ever pay-to-play competition, four smiths learn they must fork over forge funds in order to use the tools needed to make signa - S07E36
Summer Forging Games (1)August 12, 2020In this two-part Forged in Fire special, four smiths enter the forge to compete in four events that will test every aspect of their bladesmi - S07E37
Summer Forging Games (2)August 19, 2020In the second half of the Forged in Fire Summer Games, three smiths remain, eager to win the Damascus metal and $15,000. However, the challe
Season08
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Season's bestVeteran's Knife SpecialNovember 18, 2020On this special episode, Forged in Fire salutes our nation's veterans. Four bladesmiths with ties to the military are tasked with re-creatin - S08E02
The Deadly Vajra-MushtiNovember 25, 2020Four smiths get rolling when they are tasked with making canister Damascus from tubes. After a couple of intense rounds in the forge, two co - S08E03
The Legendary Sword of SaladinDecember 2, 2020Four smiths are in for a twist when they are tasked with forging signature blades from either a large suspension cable or thin piano wire. A - S08E04
M1905 Springfield BayonetDecember 9, 2020Four smiths must rely on their math skills to determine the amount the steel needed to make their signatures blades. After a couple of calcu - S08E05
The Giant Sword of William WallaceDecember 16, 2020Four bladesmiths are faced with a gigantic challenge, scaling down a nine foot long dagger to exactly a fifth of its size. After a couple of - S08E06
Forged in Fire ChristmasDecember 23, 2020The stockings are hung and the forges are aglow in a special Christmas competition where four smiths must work their way to the judges nice - S08E07
The Massive Maguro BochoJanuary 6, 2021Four bladesmiths get cooking when they are tasked with forging a cleaver using only the steel from meat hooks. After two rounds of slicing a - S08E08
Teeth of the TeghaJanuary 13, 2021Four bladesmiths get revved up when they are tasked with forging signature blades from a burnt up car. With no usable leaf spring, the smith - S08E09
Headhunters RevengeFebruary 17, 2021Four smiths get to choose their forging method and materials. But there's a catch. Each technique comes with its own clock for the round. Wi - S08E10
Russian Special Forces SpetsnazFebruary 24, 2021Four bladesmiths are in for a hands-on challenge when they are tasked with forging pry bar knives. Given a variety of tools to make their b - S08E11
Machete of the AmazonsMarch 3, 2021For the first time the judges flip the script, giving the competitors the opportunity to choose their own challenge. However, the bladesmith - S08E12
San Mai MysteryMarch 10, 2021Four smiths are blindsided when they must choose from a selection of mystery steel to create san mai blades. However, that isn't the only un - S08E13
Second Chance Tournament: Part 1March 24, 2021For the first time, eight former competitors will head back into the arena for an epic tournament. However, before making it to the main eve - S08E14
Second Chance Tournament: Part 2March 31, 2021The Second Chance Tournament continues with two final duels. Up first, two runner-ups compete to prove they have what it takes to be in the - S08E15
Second Chance Tournament: FinalsApril 7, 2021After winning their duels, the Second Chance Tournament concludes with four remaining smiths in an epic final battle. After a couple of grue - S08E16
Memory GameApril 14, 2021Four smiths put their memory to the test when they are tasked with recreating an insanely complicated blade after looking at it for only 20 - S08E17
WWE EditionApril 21, 2021On this very special WWE® edition of Forged in Fire, four smiths will go head-to-head in the ultimate forging battle. After an all out smack - S08E18
Arctic ForgeApril 28, 2021Four smiths must brave the frigid cold as they enter the Arctic Forge, where they will have to recreate the trusty Inuit tool, the Ulu, from - S08E19
Civil War BattleMay 5, 2021In this special Civil War themed competition, four smiths must turn either a massive cannonball or small grapeshots into the battle-tested A - S08E20
Casino ChallengeMay 12, 2021The stakes are high when the forge floor is transformed into the Forged in Fire Casino. Four smiths must leave it all up to chance and allow - S08E21
Deadly DuoMay 19, 2021Four smiths face double the trouble during this Forged in Fire challenge when they have to make a single blade using two different technique - S08E22
Fire and WaterMay 26, 2021In this special competition, Forged in Fire pays homage to Korean bladesmithing by challenging four smiths to recreate the Hwando sword and - S08E23
Sledgehammer ShowdownJune 9, 2021—It's hammer time in the forge when four smiths have to make knives out of 10 lb sledgehammers. After the blades are smashed and bashed in a - S08E24
Medieval Mystery SwordJune 16, 2021In this mysterious competition, four smiths won't know what material they're working with until they open up a crate and discover one of any - S08E25
Pick Your PoisonJune 23, 2021In this competition, four smiths must make a difficult decision at the start, that could help them later. Because the more difficult round o - S08E26
Forge of FearJune 30, 2021It's a night of unhinged terror as four unwitting bladesmiths find themselves ensnared in a competition straight out of the scariest horror - S08E27
The Terrifying Tuareg TakobaJuly 7, 2021Four smiths turn a pile of rusty old nails into a pristine knife. After their weapons are hammered in testing, the two surviving competitors - S08E28
Barrel Full of MysteryJuly 14, 2021In this challenge, four bladesmiths are faced with a tough decision. They get to pick their mild steel out of the barrel to make a san mai b - S08E29
Armed Forces Tournament Part 1July 21, 2021Eight armed forces members redeploy to the forge for a three-part tournament where they will go head-to-head against one other smith in an i - S08E30
Armed Forces Tournament Part 2July 28, 2021In the second part of the Armed Forces Tournament, four U.S. service members redeploy to the forge floor to go head to head in one five-hour - S08E31
Armed Forces Tournament FinaleAugust 4, 2021On the finale of the Armed Forces Tournament, the four surviving smiths will face off to determine who wins it all. In the first rounds, the - S08E32
Judges Takeover: Doug MarcaidaDecember 8, 2021—In this special Judge's Takeover competition, every aspect of the challenge will be decided by the keeling machine himself--the inimitable D - S08E33
Young Guns ChallengeDecember 8, 2021—In this special competition, four of our youngest champions return to compete in the Young Guns Challenge. These talented 20-somethings are - S08E34
Judges Takeover: Ben AbbottDecember 15, 2021In this special Judge's Takeover competition, every aspect of the challenge will be decided by two time Forged in Fire Champion, Ben Abbott. - S08E35
The Dark SideDecember 15, 2021In this competition, it's all about the dark side of history and the bloody weapons that come along with it. Four smiths are tasked with mak - S08E36
Judges Takeover: J. NeilsonDecember 22, 2021Here in the forge, bladesmiths have built deadly weapons from around the world, but in this special competition, four smiths are challenged - S08E37
Damascus 500December 22, 2021Four smiths hit the fast track in a race to make a damascus blade with the highest layer count. And the stakes could not be higher--the winn - S08E38
Judges Takeover: Dave BakerDecember 29, 2021In this special Judge's Takeover competition, every aspect of the challenge will be decided by renowned Hollywood weapons maker, Dave Baker. - S08E39
The Firangi SwordDecember 29, 2021Four bladesmiths are given just one simple parameter--impress the judges. In a single 5 hour round, they can make any blade they want from s - S08E40
200th Episode: Fan's ChoiceJanuary 5, 2022It's an episode of epic proportions as Forged in Fire marks its 200th competition. And to celebrate this milestone, we're turning complete c - S08E41
Beat the Unbeaten: Round OneJanuary 12, 2022Competitor turned Judge Ben Abbott remains undefeated in the forge, but soon that could all change. In the first part of a five-episode chal - S08E42
Beat the Unbeaten: Scrap Steel ChallengeJanuary 12, 2022Competitor turned Judge Ben Abbott remains undefeated in the forge, but soon that could all change. In this challenge, three smiths face off - S08E43
Beat the Unbeaten: Broken Blade RevengeJanuary 19, 2022Competitor turned Judge Ben Abbott remains undefeated in the forge, but that could all change. In part three of five episodes, three smiths - S08E44
Beat the Unbeaten: Back for RevengeJanuary 26, 2022Competitor turned Judge Ben Abbott remains undefeated in the forge, but soon that could all change. In the fourth part of this five-episode - S08E45
Beat the Unbeaten: The Final ShowdownFebruary 2, 2022In this final battle, competitor turned Judge Ben Abbott still remains undefeated in the forge with a record of 8-0, but two smiths handpick
Season09
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Season's bestCrushed Car ChallengeMarch 30, 2022In a new twist on the classic car challenge, four smiths have to create a knife from the most mangled mess of a vehicle ever seen on the for - S09E02
BlackoutApril 6, 2022Four bladesmiths face double the trouble when they are tasked with forging not one, but two canister damascus knives. After a brutal round o - S09E03
The Ninja's SwordApril 13, 2022In this competition, it's all about Japan's shadow warriors--the ninja. Four smiths are challenged to forge their own version of a ninja bla - S09E04
Sheet Metal ChallengeApril 20, 2022Four bladesmiths get scrappy when they are given thin sheet metal to forge a knife. After a brutal round of testing, two smiths return home - S09E05
Blades Gone WildApril 27, 2022Get ready for Blades Gone Wild...because it's all about wilderness blades on this Forged in Fire. In round one, four bladesmiths are tasked - S09E06
Double Trouble BladesMay 4, 2022Four bladesmiths face double the trouble when they are tasked with forging not one, but two canister damascus knives. After a brutal round o - S09E07
The Knife FightMay 25, 2022Four bladesmiths enter the forge to compete in an epic Forged in Fire first: the Knife Fight. Arriving with their best blades in hand, compe - S09E08
The Gaucho's RevengeJune 1, 2022In this competition, we pay homage to the cowboys of South America--the Gauchos. Four smiths lasso up their skills to recreate the iconic Ga - S09E09
Sergeant Hayden's SwordJune 8, 2022Four smiths will need more than luck when they are given only a small sliver of high carbon steel and a whole lot of mild steel to forge a k - S09E10
Revolutionary War ForgeJune 15, 2022Four bladesmiths go back in time to the Revolutionary War to forge a Rifleman's Knife. After an intense round of testing, two smiths return - S09E11
Flip the ForgeJune 22, 2022In this competition, the judges flip the script once again, letting the bladesmiths choose their challenge. Will they take it easy or go big - S09E12
Out to SeaJune 29, 2022In a Forged in Fire first, three bladesmiths head to historic Mystic Seaport for a nautical themed competition. After a grueling round of co - S09E13
The Gladiators of the Forge: Let the Battles BeginJuly 6, 2022In the first of a five episode event, the forge is transformed into a Gladiator's arena for an epic competition unlike anything before. In t - S09E14
Gladiators of the Forge: The Battles ContinueJuly 13, 2022In the second episode of a five-part event, it's back to the Forged in Fire Gladiator's Arena for two more ferocious one-on-one battles. Our - S09E15
Gladiators of the Forge: Vikings vs. GladiatorsJuly 20, 2022In the third episode of a five-part event, it's back to the Forged in Fire Colosseum for two more intense one-on-one battles. The defending - S09E16
Gladiators of the Forge: A Champion's QuestJuly 27, 2022In the fourth episode of a five-part event, it's back to the Forged in Fire Gladiator Arena for two more sudden death battles. Our defending - S09E17
Gladiators of the Forge: The Final BattlesAugust 3, 2022In the fifth and final of the Gladiators of the Forge episodes, it's back to the Colosseum for the last two one-on-one battles. The reigning - S09E18
The Notorious NagaAugust 10, 2022Four smiths need to either go mai or go home when they're challenged to make a five layer knife. After their blades are put through a grueli - S09E19
Fastest Blade in the WestAugust 17, 2022In 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 - S09E20
Best in DamascusAugust 24, 2022Four bladesmiths put it all on the line when they are challenged with creating their most dazzling Damascus knife. After a remarkable round, - S09E21
Friend or FoeAugust 31, 2022Two friends and two brothers enter the forge as teams to compete in an epic showdown. But after working as teams to recreate a Scottish Broa - S09E22
Supersized: SwordOctober 5, 2022In the first of a four episode event we're calling SUPERSIZED, four smiths must salvage steel from a massive railroad track to make their si - S09E23
Supersized Elephant SwordsOctober 12, 2022In the second of a four episode event we're calling SUPERSIZED, four smiths must salvage steel from a couple of 250-pound coil springs to ma - S09E24
Supersized: 5 Ton ChallengeOctober 19, 2022In the third of a four-episode event we're calling SUPERSIZED, four smiths face an enormous challenge when they must salvage steel from five - S09E25
Forged in Fire: Marvel's Midnight SunsOctober 26, 2022In the third of a four-episode event we're calling SUPERSIZED, four smiths face an enormous challenge when they must salvage steel from five - S09E26
Supersized: Hog WildNovember 2, 2022In the last of a four-episode event we're calling SUPERSIZED, four smiths face a colossal challenge when they must forge giant hog splitters
Season10
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Season's bestOn the Road: Texas ShowdownOctober 4, 2023On this special On the Road edition of Forged in Fire, we head to Texarkana, Texas to the Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing, the oldest bla - S10E02
On the Road: Montana Face-OffOctober 4, 2023On this special "On the Road" edition of Forged in Fire, we head to Bigfork, Montana to the New Agrarian School where three of their top smi - S10E03
On the Road: Appalachian ShowdownOctober 11, 2023Forged in Fire is On The Road crisscrossing America looking for the best blade smiths in the country. Today we head to the heart of North Ca - S10E04
On the Road: Kalamazoo CombatOctober 18, 2023On this special "On the Road" edition of Forged in Fire, we head to Kalamazoo, Michigan to Combat Ready Art where three of their top smiths - S10E05
On the Road: American ChampionOctober 25, 2023On this special "On the Road '' edition of Forged in Fire, we head back to our home forge where four of the nation's top smiths will go head - S10E06
The Frankenstein ChallengeNovember 1, 2023Four smiths face an intimidating terrifying challenge: when they must "frankenstein" together discarded pieces of scrap steel to make their - S10E07
Chef's SpecialNovember 8, 2023Four smiths get cooking when they are tasked with forging a chef's knife. After a sizzling round of testing performed by a professional chef - S10E08
Springtime for NapoleonNovember 15, 2023Four smiths spring into action when they must forge signature blades from the metal found in various household items. After a couple tough r - S10E09
Instruments of Death: Masters of the SiegeOctober 2, 2024—In a Forged in Fire twist unlike anything we've ever done before, four teams of expert builders are tasked with making some of the largest a - S10E10
Beat the Unbeaten: Mastering the MysteryOctober 9, 2024—In this special Forged in Fire competition, two previous champions go head to head in a 5-hour forging round making their own signature "can - S10E11
Beat The Unbeaten: Conquering The Kachin DaoOctober 16, 2024Two previous champions battle it out for the chance to compete against one of our titans of the forge: Gladiator of the Forge Jesse Hu, Supe - S10E12
Beat The Unbeaten: A Cutlass AboveOctober 23, 2024For the first time in Forged in Fire history, two champions will return for the opportunity to go head to head against one of our titans of - S10E13
Beat The Unbeaten: Off The HookOctober 30, 2024Two previous champions will face off in a grueling 5-hour challenge, making a blade inspired by Hollywood for the chance to duke it out agai - S10E14
Beat The Judges: Test Of The BestNovember 6, 2024For the first time in years, our top champions will step back into the Forged in Fire arena to face their toughest competition yet: one of o - S10E15
Beat The Judges: Machete MasterNovember 13, 2024Some of our top Forged in Fire champions head back to the forge to face their toughest competition yet: one of the judges. Tasked with makin - S10E16
Beat The Judges: Tackling The TizonaNovember 20, 2024Two of our top Forged in Fire champions head back into our arena for a chance at taking on one of our judges. Tasked with making the legenda - S10E17
Beat The Judges: Shamshir ShowdownNovember 27, 2024In this final "Beat the Judges" competition, two former Forged in Fire champions duel it out in a five-hour round making a pichangatti to ea - S10E18
Champion's Cup: Quest For GloryAugust 6, 2025—In the first of a three-episode event called the Champion's Cup, three winning smiths return for a shot at forging their name in Forged in F - S10E19
Champion's Cup: Survival Of The FittestAugust 13, 2025—In the second of a three-episode event called the Champion's Cup, three smiths return for a chance at becoming a two-time winner and having - S10E20
Doug Marcaida's Secrets of the ForgeAugust 13, 2025—Doug Marcaida, Forged in Fire judge and edged weapons specialist, reveals his secrets of the forge in this special inside look. - S10E21
Champion's Cup: Hunt For VictoryAugust 20, 2025—In the finale of the three-episode Champion's Cup event, three smiths return for a chance to become a two-time winner and have their name fo - S10E22
Ben Abbott's Secrets of the ForgeAugust 20, 2025—Ben Abbott, Forged in Fire competitor turned judge, reveals his secrets of the forge in this special inside look. Ben will disclose how he's - S10E23
Siberian ForgeAugust 27, 2025—Four bladesmiths turn snowflake canister Damascus into a deadly Yakut knife in freezing temperatures. After brutal testing, two competitors - S10E24
The Melting PointAugust 27, 2025—The competition heats up when four competitors must use a metal never before seen in Forged in Fire history: copper. Known for its tight for - S10E25Damascus Go Mai ChallengeSeptember 3, 2025—Four smiths must combine two of the most difficult techniques in the forge to make a blade: Damascus and Go Mai.
- S10E26Pimp My KnifeSeptember 10, 2025—
- S10E27Junkyard MeltdownSeptember 17, 2025—
- S10E28Forged FlashbacksSeptember 24, 2025
Season11
- S11E01Mind Over MetalJuly 1, 2026—
- S11E02Two Faced ChallengeJuly 8, 2026—
- S11E03J. Neilson's Secrets Of The ForgeJuly 15, 2026—
- S11E04Can With A PlanJuly 22, 2026—