Forged in Fire

Wed, Sep 16

Which team will vanquish their opponents, earning $20,000?

Wed, Aug 12

Some of our top Forged in Fire champions head back to the forge to face their toughest competition yet: one of the judges.

Wed, Aug 5 · 42 minutes

Forged in Fire judge and historical weapons re-creation specialist, reveals his secrets of the forge in this special inside look. For the first time, Dave will disclose the most common mistakes seen on the forge floor as well as tips and tricks to become a Forged in Fire champion.

Wed, Jul 29 · 42 minutes

On this special edition of Forged in Fire, we honor the brave men and women who defend our country by celebrating the many weapons that have shaped our nation’s history.

Wed, Jul 22 · 42 minutes

Four smiths must devise a plan when they are tasked with using three different steels to forge a canister Damascus blade. After a colossal error sends one home and brutal testing takes down another, the two remaining smiths head to their home forges to build the Italian Condottiere Sword. Who will produce a blade worthy of $10,000 and earn the title of Forged in Fire champion?

Wed, Jul 15 · 41 minutes

J. Neilson, Forged in Fire judge and notorious breaker of blades, reveals his secrets of the forge in this special inside look. For the first time ever, J. will disclose his most infamous blade breaks and the tricks to becoming a Forged in Fire champion.

Wed, Jul 8 · 41 minutes

Four bladesmiths must forge a blade with not one, but two Damascus billets. After an intense round, the remaining smiths experience a Forged in Fire first when they are faced with an unexpected twist. Then, two challengers head back to their home forges to recreate a pair of deadly Ginunting swords. Who will be the last smith standing and take home $10,000?

Wed, Jul 1 · 42 minutes

Three smiths hope to cash in when they are given the opportunity to win money after each challenge; after two tough rounds, all three smiths head back to their home forge to recreate the serrated Dussage.

Wed, Sep 24 · 42 minutes

Exploring iconic moments from past themed episodes in the series.

Wed, Sep 17 · 42 minutes

Four smiths must sift through a pile of junk in order to make a signature damascus blade. After an intense couple of rounds, two smiths head back to their home forge to recreate a complex Broadsword featuring an unusual snake-shaped grind.

Wed, Sep 10 · 42 minutes

Four smiths put their design skills to the test when they are tasked with pimping out a machete; then, the two smiths with the most blinged out blades head back to their home forges to build history's original pimped out weapon.

Wed, Sep 3 · 42 minutes

Four smiths must combine two of the most difficult techniques in the forge to make a blade: Damascus and Go Mai; then, after an intense round of testing, two competitors head home to build an intricate 16th century Sidesword.

Wed, Aug 27 · 42 minutes

The competition heats up when four competitors must use a metal never before seen in Forged in Fire history: copper; known for its tight forging window, the smiths must pay attention to their heat or risk melting their blades.

Wed, Aug 27 · 42 minutes

Four blade smiths turn snowflake canister Damascus into a deadly Yakut knife in freezing temperatures; after brutal testing, two competitors head home to tackle another Siberian staple.

Wed, Aug 20 · 42 minutes

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 been able to stay undefeated and divulge his most coveted tips and tricks to become a Forged in Fire champion.

Wed, Aug 20 · 42 minutes

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 forged in history.

Wed, Aug 13 · 42 minutes

Doug Marcaida, Forged in Fire judge and edged weapons specialist, reveals his secrets of the forge in this special inside look.

Wed, Aug 13 · 42 minutes

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 their name forged in history.

Wed, Aug 6 · 42 minutes

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 Fire history.

Wed, Nov 27 · 42 minutes

Two former "Forged in Fire" champions duel it out in a five-hour round making a pichangatti to earn the right to go head-to-head with one of our formidable judges.

Wed, Nov 20 · 42 minutes

Master bladesmiths are challenged to re-create some of history's most iconic edged weapons, then a panel of judges tests the weaponry and decides who is the "Forged in Fire" champion.

Wed, Nov 13 · 42 minutes

Some of our top Forged in Fire champions head back to the forge to face their toughest competition yet: one of the judges. Tasked with making an intricate Vaquero Machete, will this former champion have the skills to prove they have what it takes to Beat the Judges?

Wed, Nov 6 · 42 minutes

The top champions step back into the Forged in Fire arena to face their toughest competition yet: one of the expert judges. Tasked with making the grueling Ginunting sword in just five hours, only one will be left standing to compete.

Wed, Oct 30 · 42 minutes

Two previous champions will face off in a grueling five-hour challenge, making a blade inspired by Hollywood for the chance to duke it out against one of the titans of the forge.

Wed, Oct 23 · 42 minutes

After facing off against a fellow champ, only one smith will remain and be tasked with making a M1917 Naval Cutlass, against either Gladiator of the Forge Jesse Hu, Superchamp Collin Sage, or Undefeated Judge Ben Abbott.

Wed, Oct 16 · 42 minutes

Previous champions battle for the chance to compete against one of the titans of the forge; but first they must face off in a brutal five-hour challenge, where they have to pick a box and build a signature blade using whatever method is inside.

Wed, Oct 9 · 42 minutes

Two previous champions go head to head in a 5-hour forging round; they make their own signature San Mai blades for the chance to compete against one of the titans of the forge.

Wed, Oct 2 · 84 minutes

Four teams of expert builders must create siege weapons; from war hammers to battering rams to ballistas, the strongest weapons earn $20,000 and the title of Forged in Fire: Instruments of Death champions.

Wed, Nov 15 · 42 minutes

Four smiths spring into action when they must forge signature blades from the metal found in various household items; after a couple tough rounds, two smiths head to their home forges to recreate the Napoleon Presentation Saber.

Wed, Nov 8 · 42 minutes

Four smiths get cooking when they are tasked with forging a chef's knife; only two head back to their home forge to build a brutal hog splitter.

Wed, Nov 1 · 42 minutes

Four smiths must "Frankenstein" together discarded pieces of scrap steel to make their blades; after a horrifying round of testing, the remaining two smiths retreat to their home forges to create the legendary Crusader Bible Falchion.

Wed, Oct 25 · 42 minutes

At the home forge, four of the nation's top smiths will go head-to-head in one final battle; after three grueling challenges, only one smith will come out on top, winning $20,000 for themselves and $10,000 in forging equipment for their shop.

Wed, Oct 18 · 42 minutes

Heading to Kalamazoo, Mich., to Combat Ready Art, where three of their top smiths will be tested like never before; after two brutal challenges, only one will go on to represent Combat Ready Art back at the home forge for the ultimate grand prize.

Wed, Oct 11 · 42 minutes

In the heart of North Carolina's Appalachian Mountains is the world-renowned Clay Spencer Blacksmith shop, where three of the forge's best smiths will be tested; the winner will have the chance to compete against other smiths from across America.

Wed, Oct 4 · 42 minutes

Heading to Bigfork, Mont., to the New Agrarian School where three of their top smiths will be tested like never before; after two grueling challenges only one will go on to represent the New Agrarian School in the finals for the ultimate grand prize.

Wed, Oct 4 · 42 minutes

Heading to Texarkana, Texas, to the Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing, the oldest bladesmithing school in the country, where three of their top smiths will be put through the ultimate test.

Wed, Nov 2 · 42 minutes

Four smiths face a colossal challenge when they must forge giant hog splitters from 12 pounds of steel.

Wed, Oct 26 · 42 minutes

The bladesmiths assemble as Marvel takes over the competition; tasked with forging iconic weapons from Marvel's video game, "Midnight Suns," the smiths must defeat the evil clock to build their blades.

Wed, Oct 19 · 42 minutes

Four smiths face an enormous challenge when they must salvage steel from five tons of junk; two smiths head to their home forges to build the longest weapon in the show's history, a nine-foot Friauler Spiess.

Wed, Oct 12 · 42 minutes

Four smiths must salvage steel from a couple of 250-pound coil springs to make massive San Mai blades; two smiths head back to their home forges to create a pair of enormous Elephant Swords.