The Boateng Saber

In 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 signature blades. After a couple of intense rounds leaves two smiths bankrupt, the remaining competitors return home to recreate the most expensive sword ever sold: the Boateng Saber.  Whose weapon will be fit for a king, earning them $10,000 and the title of Forged in Fire champion?