Forged in Fire

The War Hammer

Our bladesmiths must choose wisely as they are asked to dumpster dive for the right steel to be turned into a hardened b

Khopesh

This week our bladesmiths are given a "twisted" challenge when they are asked to forge a weapon from cable steel. The co

The Scottish Claymore

Four blade smiths face one of the most grueling challenges in Forged in Fire history when the electricity and power tool

Spiked Shield

Three is the magic number as our blade smiths are asked to forge three or more metals into a blade of their signature st

Viking Sword

Four bladesmiths salvage material from a car and forge a blade, and then have five days to create a Viking sword.

Nepalese Kukri

Four different types of metal are shaped into deadly weapons, and then bladesmiths forge a machete-like Nepalese kukri.

The Shotel

Four bladesmiths face the unpredictable challenge of taking high carbon steel and wrought iron and forging these two con

The Cutlass

The bladesmiths have to convert some failed blades from last season into fully-functional weapons.

Khanda

The bladesmiths need to create a weapon in their signature style from a large pile of mixed metal that is welded togethe

Tabar

Four bladesmiths must take an ordinary garden lawnmower and using its metal to bend and shape to their will, create one

Champion Edition / Scottish Claymore

Season 3 begins with the return of four champions who are charged with making a high-carbon-steel inlay. Then, two final

Fan Favorites / Hook Sword

Four former contestants, back in the Forge by popular demand, return for a second shot at victory and redemption in an a

Butterfly Swords

Four new contestants must choose wisely as they try to craft a blade of their signature style from a pile of tools, both

The Falcata

Four bladesmiths must create a blade out of high carbon steel while also forging the hammer they'll use to make it. Afte

Kora Sword

Four new bladesmiths step up to the challenge of forging blades using pieces of steel harvested from some monstrous powe

Hunga Munga

Four new bladesmiths have their creativity put to the test when they are tasked with making a serrated blade out of only

The Boar Spear

Four bladesmiths must use the steel from a suit of armor to create a signature blade. After a tense round of testing, on

Xiphos Sword

When a group of new bladesmiths enter the forge, they're met with a challenge they never saw coming. They must grab the

The Pandat

Four blade smiths must salvage steel from a junkyard to create a signature blade using a hand-cranked coal forge.

Zulu Iklwa

Four new bladesmiths are put to the test when they must forge a bayonet blade and engineer it to attach to a rifle. Afte

Champions Edition / The Pata

Over the course of three seasons, 26 bladesmiths have been crowned Forged in Fire champion. Tonight, prior winners retur

The Zweihander

Four competitors must forge weld blades for friction folders from tiny cubes of steel. After hammering through the testi

Cavalry Saber

Four new bladesmiths face the unprecedented challenge of forging the barrel of a gun into a lethal knife. After a round

The Naginata

Four blade smiths must create a signature blade using a randomly chosen mystery technique. After a brutal round of testi

The Haladie

For the first time ever, four bladesmiths must use high carbon steel to forge a hatchet. After an intense round of testi

Redemption / Viking Sword

Four previously eliminated bladesmiths return to the forge for a shot at redemption, but they face a challenge that will

Judges Pick

The judges pick past bladesmiths to represent them; first, the smiths must use steel from N.Y.C. streets to forge signat

Deer Horn Knives

Four bladesmiths tee up for a never-before seen challenge, harvesting steel from a vintage golf club to forge signature

The Katzbalger

For the first time ever, the competitors are challenged with creating not one, but two blades in the first round. After

Makraka

Four bladesmiths face a new twist in the first round when they learn they can’t forge any blade in their own style, th

Fans' Choice

Chosen by fans, four bladesmiths return for a second shot at victory. The smiths must use their best forging techniques

Akrafena

Bladesmiths are tasked with forging a Kukri, the signature blade of master smith and judge, Jason Knight. After two roun

Talwar

A new group of competitors face the unknown when they are tasked with using odd shapes of mystery steel to forge a blade

The Cinquedea

Four bladesmiths are welcomed to the forge with a curveball–they must utilize questionable steel from mining tools to

The Charay

The competitors must demonstrate edged-weapon mastery when they are tasked with turning salvaged junkyard steel into a w

Sword Breaker Redemption

Four competitors return to the forge for a second chance; they must forge their signature blades using recycled steel fr

Master & Apprentice

Masters compete alongside their apprentices as they take turns on the forge floor, fusing their skills to forge a cleave

Ngombe Ngulu

Four bladesmiths must forge blades from a giant elevator cable; two finalists return home to recreate the African Ngombe

The Shamshir

Four competing bladesmiths are tasked with forging a bowie knife that will require a d-guard in the second round; only t

The Kachin Dao

Smiths must use steel from old nautical equipment to forge-weld their signature blades, while being forced to do it usin

The Gladiators' Scissor

With a variety of steels to choose from, the smiths are forced to create a canister Damascus billet from which they must

The Kampilan

Four bladesmiths head to a scrap yard to create their signature blades using harvested metal and a coal forge; in the fi

The Kpinga

The smiths are forced to layer a complex Damascus pattern into their signature-style blades; broken blades fall througho

The Yatagan

The competition shifts into high gear when the smiths are tasked with turning the rusted steel from a 1971 Mercury Couga

International Championship / The Spadroon

Four of the top smiths from around the world compete in an international championship; two smiths return home empty hand

Tabar-Shishpar

Smiths are asked to forge blades from pipe wrenches; two competitors advance to the final round during which they must r

Ultimate Champions Edition

Five returning champions must earn a spot at one of the four anvils; the four remaining smiths are given cubes to forge

Knights Templar

Four brave smiths are thrown for a loop when they must forge together rusty chain mail and high quality steel to produce

Viking Edition

Four brave competitors march into a dry moat where they must resurrect old swords and forge them into a Viking Seax, usi

Rookies Edition (The War Golok)

Five novice smiths must earn their way into the competition because one smith will be sent home before the forge lights

The Schiavona

The bladesmiths begin on a farm where they must harvest steel from farming tools, then use coal forges to make their sig

The Sica

The smiths must forge a signature blade out of a 50-caliber flintlock pistol; despite giving it their best shot, it beco

The Jumonji Yari

Smiths must forge functional friction folders and find the critical junction where skill meets resiliency; two finalists

The Kabyle Flyssa

Parts from a salvaged cannon are used to make signature blades, and in the end, two smiths re-create the North African K

Ultimate Team Challenge (The Chinese Dao)

Four master smiths compete alongside their apprentices to forge an iconic weapon of warfare: the trench knife; each team

The Karabela

Four bladesmiths must kick their skills into gear when they’re tasked with forging blades out of steel from a chain an

The Zande Spear

Four blade smiths find the devil is in the details when they must combine two or more steels to forge J. Nielson's favor

The Navaja

Four bladesmiths test their mettle in a rock quarry, where they're tasked with making blades using only harvested steel

The German Halberd

The pressure is on as the Smiths are tasked with forging Dave Baker’s favorite blade, the Scottish Dirk. Can they mast

The Two-Handed Sword

The smiths are forced to harvest steel from motorcycles to forge blades in their signature style, but things don't go ac

Military History Tribute (Naval Cutlass)

In a special military themed episode, four bladesmiths, all veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, dive into the fray when t

Horseman's Axe

Four bladesmiths are pushed to their limits when they each must forge a signature blade from small springs of steel. Won

Lion Spear

Four bladesmiths must figure out how to hack it when they are tasked with crafting a hatchet from pieces of odd shaped s

Kelewang

The bladesmiths must make their signature blades out of only drill bits and a chunk of mild steel, but untwisting the bi

Bagh Nakh

The bladesmiths are forced to make canister Damascus using nuts and bolts, and the twists and turns of the challenge may

Glaive Guisarme

Four blade smiths must forge a Marine K-Bar all-purpose knife from multiple small blocks of steel. Ultimately, two smith

Pioneer Sword

Four smiths must forge a multipurpose weapon from old rescue tools; after narrowly escaping elimination, two smiths head

Wind and Fire Wheels

Four bladesmiths are tasked with forging a signature blade from a bicycle. After major setbacks and time-consuming failu

Smallsword

Four bladesmiths are tasked with forging friction folders from a huge steel coil; in the final round, the two remaining

Celtic Anthropomorphic Sword

The bladesmiths must forge a signature blade from W2 and a giant industrial-sized nut. Then, they face two unforgiving s

The Kilij

The bladesmiths are tasked with creating their signature blade out of a massive ball bearing. Ultimately, two smiths ret

The Sawback Hunting Sword

Four bladesmiths are taken out of the forge and transported to the great outdoors, where they struggle to forge a blade

The Arming Sword

In a grueling Forged In Fire first, four bladesmiths must forge not just one, but three knives from railroad spikes in o

The Sengese

Four bladesmiths must forge a fully functional serrated knife using steel from hand scissors; the remaining two competit

The Qinglong Ji

Four bladesmiths take a shot at forging a signature blade from the steel rings of a whiskey barrel. They must quickly ad

Hollywood Edition (Hattori Hanzō Katana)

Four bladesmiths pay homage to Hollywood; a survival knife; the final two smiths return home to re-create one of the mos

The Steel Crossbow

The bladesmiths are tasked with creating a signature Damascus blade out of three different steels of different thickness

The Landsknecht Sword

Four bladesmiths must craft a signature blade from a massive piece of elevator cable; the final two competitors return h

Tournament Round 1 (Farriers) - The Mortuary Sword

Four bladesmiths are tasked with creating a San Mai blade from horseshoes and hoof rasps; the remaining two bladesmiths

Tournament Round 2 (Armorers) - The Hooded Katar

Four bladesmiths must forge a Damascus blade out of something familiar: plate armor; the remaining two bladesmiths head

Tournament Round 3 (Blacksmiths) - The Knightly Pole Axe

Four bladesmiths must forge a signature Damascus blade using steel from tools; the smiths that survive two brutal rounds

Tournament Round 4 (Modern Metalworkers) - The Flamberge Rapier

Four bladesmiths must harvest materials from a metal sculpture to forge a needle point Damascus blade; the remaining smi

Tournament Championship (Nodachi)

In the final round of the Invitational Tournament, the winning farrier, armorer, blacksmith and modern metal worker face

Slasher Edition (Grim Reaper's Scythe)

Four bladesmiths must create signature slasher blades, each using a different type of metal; the two finalists return to

Steel Takedown Bow

Four bladesmiths are tasked with forging a Crusader's dagger from a thick rod of W1 steel; the final two smiths must cre

Bardiche

Four bladesmiths must build coal forges using materials scavenged from a storage unit and forge signature blades without

The Pipe Tomahawks

Four bladesmiths are challenged with forging a canister Damascus knife using only steel wool and 1095 powder; the final

The Ring Hilted Sword

Four bladesmiths must each forge judge Ben Abbott's favorite blade, the Celtic ring knife, using the San Mai technique;

Long Road to Redemption (1)

Seven competitors return to the forge for a second chance at glory and redemption; they'll have to create four different

Long Road to Redemption (2)

In the second half of the Road to Redemption competition four former smiths remain, each competing for a second chance t

Washington's Colichemarde

Four bladesmiths honor American presidents by forging a replica of Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Rider Bowie; the remaining tw

The O-Katana

For the 100th episode, four bladesmiths are tasked with forging a chopper and must choose from a mammoth pile of metals

The Hussar Saber

Four smiths must use the canister method to forge a signature blade, but welding failures and abandoned canisters leave

Barbarian Sword

Four bladesmiths must forge a blade using steel harvested from a vintage pinball machine; two smiths advance and return

The Javanese Kris

Four bladesmiths must forge friction folders from a rusty pickup truck; the two smiths left standing head back to their

General Yamashita's Gunto

Four bladesmiths are tasked with re-creating the Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife by combining three sizes of W1 round sto

The Greek Kopis

Four bladesmiths must forge signature blades from different sizes of spring steel. Competitors toil with the canister Da

Branch Battle: Army

In a special five-part competition, top bladesmiths from each branch of the U.S. military compete to earn a spot represe

Branch Battle: Air Force

In Round 2, four airmen from the U.S. Air Force must forge a bolo knife using the san mai technique to combine high carb

Branch Battle: Marines

In the third round of the Battle of the Branches, four Marines are tasked with forging the KA-BAR. As an additional cha

Branch Battle: Navy

Four U.S.Navy officers must forge a multipurpose naval Mark 3 dive knife with metal from a giant anchor chain; two sailo

Branch Battle: Finals

Master bladesmiths are challenged to re-create some of history’s most iconic edged weapons, then a panel of judges tes

The Nagamaki

Four bladesmiths are in for a workout when they are tasked with forging signature blades from gym equipment. The competi

Attila's Sword of Mars

Four bladesmiths are tasked with forging fantasy blades from a meteorite, battling difficult forge welds they create the

The Partizan

Four bladesmiths must dismantle a forge and use that steel to construct a blade.

The Messer Sword

Bladesmiths face challenges when they forge a canister Damascus blade from three different steels using three separate c

The Ram Dao

Four bladesmiths are dispatched to the snowy winter tundra to forge a kukri with steel harvested from an old snowmobile;

The Foot Artillery Sword

The bladesmiths need to forge blades using the san mai technique; After the elimination round, two smiths are left to re

Astronaut Knife

On the 50th anniversary of the first steps on the moon, bladesmiths compete to re-create a space-age M-1 NASA survival k

The Lochaber Axe

t's a battle royale for four bladesmiths when they are tasked with forging signature blades with an integral knuckle dus

The Cane Sword

Four bladesmiths are given a special assignment when they are tasked with forging Doug Marcaida's favorite blade, the Ka

The Boar Sword

Four bladesmiths must scavenge a construction site to salvage their own knife-making materials; after a critical error s

The Falchion

The odds are stacked against four bladesmiths when they each forge a chopper in a distinct Damascus pattern; two smiths

Napoleon's Saber

Four bladesmiths must start at the bottom when they are tasked with creating ladder pattern damascus knives from a real

The Bhuj

A quartet of bladesmiths are tasked with making canister damascus using barbershop tools, but before the knife making ca

Blackbeard's Cutlass

Kung Fu Edition

In this special kung fu competition, four bladesmiths square off in the Forged in Fire dojo where they must make a match

Genghis Khan's Sword

Four smiths are tasked with forging signature blades by salvaging materials from a go-cart; the two remaining competitor

Sword Of Perseus

The smiths wrestle with steels of varying hardness to try to create a blade that would make the weapons God Hephaestus p

General Patton's Sabre

In a Forged in Fire first, four bladesmiths are tasked with forging a parameter specific blade shape in just two hours.

The Jian Sword

Four smiths get thrown into the mix when they must Frankenstein a blade from one knife and combine it with a different w

The Rock-Throwing Crossbow

Four bladesmiths honor the forge’s legendary power hammer Big Blu by ripping it apart and forging competition choppers

Halloween Edition

In this frighteningly special Halloween competition, four smiths shiver to the bone as they salvage steel from the corps

The Boa-Zande Sword

Four smiths must know the drill when they’re tasked with forging a canister damascus blade using different sized drill

The Musketeer Rapier

Four smiths are tasked with transforming bits and pieces of old damascus steel into fossil damascus signature blades.

The Tizona of El Cid

Four smiths must face the music when they are tasked with creating San-Mai blades from musical instruments.

Military Tribute

In honor of Veteran's Day, four bladesmiths pay tribute in a special military themed competition, forging their blades f

Revolutionary War Spontoon

Four smiths spring into action when they are tasked with creating signature blades from different sized springs.

The Barbarian Spatha

Four smiths must salvage steel from old weapons and combine them using the Hada technique to forge a Pugio - the dagger

Family Edition

Two families go head-to-head in an all-out battle not only against another household, but also each other. Loyalties wi

Frankish Throwing Axes

Four smiths get ready for the ultimate showdown when they are tasked with forging a camp knife out of steel harvested fr

A Very Forged Christmas

It's the most wonderful time of year in the Forge! Four Merry bladesmiths gather around the fire to spread holiday cheer

The Chinese War Sword

Four smiths get ready for a cage match when they are tasked with not only freeing their tools from a steel grate, but al

The Sword in the Stone

Four smiths are on a quest to forge signature blades from various Damascus patterns. A tedious and time-consuming task,

Charlemagne's Sword

Four smiths crack open crucibles to reveal surprise metals they'll be using to forge signature blades. After a tense rou

The Spanish Conquistador Sword

Four smiths are faced with recreating the WWII Special Forces Smatchet knife. A knife famous for its versatility on the

The Pira

Four smiths must navigate stormy seas by making Hada blades from the material harvested from a ship's wheel. After conf

French Pioneer Sword

Four smiths are out on the farm to salvage steel from old farm equipment to make classic chef knives. Only two smiths wi

Darb Sri Gun Chai Battle Sword

In a twist of fate, four smiths must forge a twist and stack Damascus blade. After two rounds the last two smiths stand

Zulu War Axe

Four smiths are tasked with forging Japanese Natas using a traditional Japanese technique. After two intense rounds, th

The Chinese Zhanmadao

Four smiths are tasked with creating signature blades from 1095 steel. As time ticks by, new parameters will be added,

The German Dussage

Four bladesmiths are tasked with making a canister damascus blade from threaded bolts. After a couple of intense rounds

First Responders Edition

Four first responder bladesmiths are called into the forge to honor those who run toward danger while others run away.

Game of Forge

In a throwback to the Iron Age, four smiths must forge daggers as if they were in 650 B.C., relying solely on coal forge

The Ikakalaka

Four smiths determine their fate when they have to select a forging technique ranging from easy to difficult. They must

Samurai Showdown

In this Samurai themed competition, four smiths must forge a Japanese tanto dagger. Summoning their inner warriors, the

Baby Boomer vs Gen Z

Baby Boomers and Gen Z-ers face off in the Old vs. New competition. After several intense rounds, two smiths head back

The Nimcha

Four smiths are tasked with forging signature blades from scrap metal shavings. After two intense rounds, the remaining

Titanium Smackdown

Four smiths must forge handles in round one using metal never before seen in this competition - titanium. The smiths mu

Tomahawk and Bowie

Four smiths are put to the test when they must forge keys to unlock boxes of steel needed to make a knife. After a coup

Japanese Ono

Super Champion Edition

The Boateng Saber

In this first-ever pay-to-play competition, smiths must fork over forge funds to use the necessary tools; after two smit

Summer Forging Games Part 1

In this two-part Forged in Fire special, four smiths enter the forge to compete in four events that will test every aspe

Summer Forging Games Part 2

In the second half of the Forged in Fire Summer Games, three smiths remain, eager to win the Damascus metal and $15,000.

Veteran's Knife Special

On this special episode, Forged in Fire salutes our nation's veterans. Four bladesmiths with ties to the military are ta

The Deadly Vajra-Mushti

Four smiths get rolling when they are tasked with making cannister Damascus from tubes. After a couple of intense round

The Legendary Sword of Saladin

Four smiths are in for a twist when they are tasked with forging signature blades from either a large suspension cable o

M1905 Springfield Bayonet

Four smiths must rely on their math skills to determine the amount of steel needed to make their signature blades. Afte

The Giant Sword of William Wallace

Four bladesmiths are faced with a gigantic challenge, scaling down a nine foot long dagger to exactly a fifth of its siz

Forged in Fire Christmas

The stockings are hung and the forges are aglow in a special Christmas competition where four smiths must work their way

Judges' Home Forge Battle

For the first time, Judges Ben Abbott, J. Neilson and David Baker are thrown into the fire for a grueling home forge bat

The Massive Maguro Bocho

Four bladesmiths get cooking when they are tasked with forging a cleaver using only the steel from meat hooks. After two

Teeth of the Tegha

Four bladesmiths get revved up when they are tasked with forging signature blades from a burnt up car. With no usable le

Headhunters Revenge

Four smiths get to choose their forging method and materials. But there's a catch. Each technique comes with its own clo

Russian Special Forces Spetsnaz

Four bladesmiths are in for a hands-on challenge when they are tasked with forging pry bar knives. Given a variety of to

Machete of the Amazons

For the first time the judges flip the script, giving the competitors the opportunity to choose their own challenge. How

San Mai Mystery

Four smiths are blindsided when they must choose from a selection of mystery steel to create san mai blades. However, t

Second Chance Tournament: Part 1

For the first time, eight former competitors will head back into the arena for an epic tournament. However, before maki

Second Chance Tournament: Part 2

The Second Chance Tournament continues with two final duels. Up first, two runner-ups compete to prove they have what i

Second Chance Tournament: Finals

After winning their duels, the Second Chance Tournament concludes with four remaining smiths in an epic final battle. A

Memory Game

Four smiths put their memory to the test when they are tasked with recreating an insanely complicated blade after lookin

WWE Edition

On this very special WWE edition of Forged in Fire, four smiths will go head-to-head in the ultimate forging battle. Af

Arctic Forge

Four smiths must brave the frigid cold as they enter the Arctic Forge, where they will have to recreate the trusty Inuit

Civil War Battle

In this special Civil War themed competition, four smiths must turn either a massive cannonball or small grapeshots into

Casino Challenge

The stakes are high when the forge floor is transformed into the Forged in Fire Casino. Four smiths must leave it all u

Deadly Duo

Four smiths face double the trouble during this Forged in Fire challenge when they have to make a single blade using two

Fire and Water

In this special competition, Forged in Fire pays homage to Korean bladesmithing by challenging four smiths to recreate t

Sledgehammer Showdown

It's hammer time in the forge when four smiths have to make knives out of 10 lb sledgehammers. After the blades are sma

Medieval Mystery Sword

In this mysterious competition, four smiths won't know what material they're working with until they open up a crate and

Pick Your Poison

In this competition, four smiths must make a difficult decision at the start, that could help them later. Because the mo

Forge of Fear

It's a night of unhinged terror as four unwitting bladesmiths find themselves ensnared in a competition straight out of

The Terrifying Tuareg Takoba

Four smiths turn a pile of rusty old nails into a pristine knife. After their weapons are hammered in testing, the two s

Barrel Full of Mystery

In this challenge, four bladesmiths are faced with a tough decision. They get to pick their mild steel out of the barrel

Armed Forces Tournament Part 1

Eight armed forces members redeploy to the forge for a three-part tournament where they will go head-to-head against one

Armed Forces Tournament Part 2

In the second part of the Armed Forces Tournament, four U.S. service members redeploy to the forge floor to go head to h

Armed Forces Tournament Finale

On the finale of the Armed Forces Tournament, the four surviving smiths will face off to determine who wins it all. In t

Judges Takeover: Doug Marcaida

Four smiths recreate a weapon from the mind of judge Doug Marcaida; the remaining two must recreate the Supersized Korta

Young Guns Challenge

Four of the youngest champions return to turn trampolines and skateboards into knives; the remaining two must recreate t

Judges Takeover: Ben Abbott

Four smiths must recreate the billhook knife; the remaining two must recreate the Sutton Hoo Sword.

The Dark Side

Four smiths make a knife out of a guillotine; the remaining two must fashion an Executioner's Sword to win $10,000 and t

Judges Takeover: J Neilson

Four smiths must create blades from the mind of J. Neilson; the remaining two must recreate the Maguindanao Kris.

Damascus 500

Smiths hit the fast track in a race to make a Damascus blade with the highest layer count.

Judges Takeover: Dave Baker

The Firangi Sword

The smiths have five hours to create any blade they want; the winner moves straight to the final challenge.

Fan's Choice

Forged in Fire marks its 200th competition; celebrating this milestone by turning complete control over to the fans, who

Beat the Unbeaten: Round One

In the first part of a five-episode challenge, three smiths go head-to-head-to-head in a single 5-hour round; their blad

Beat the Unbeaten: Scrap Steel Challenge

Beat the Unbeaten: Broken Blade Revenge

Competitor-turned-judge Ben Abbott remains undefeated in the forge; three smiths who suffered broken blades hope to rewr

Beat the Unbeaten: Back for Revenge

Competitor turned Judge Ben Abbott remains undefeated in the forge, but soon that could all change; two of the smiths wh

Beat the Unbeaten: The Final Showdown

Competitor-turned-judge Ben Abbott still remains undefeated in the forge with a record of 8-0, but two smiths handpicked

Crushed Car Challenge

Four smiths have to create a knife from the most mangled mess of a vehicle ever seen on the forge floor; the two survivi

Blackout

Four smiths must forge signature blades from W-1 steel without the aid of any electricity (i.e., in candlelight during a

The Ninja's Sword

Four smiths forge their own version of a ninja blade, with the smith with the lightest blade winning an extra 20 minutes

Sheet Metal Challenge

Four bladesmiths must forge a knife out of thin sheet metal; two smiths move on to re-create a serrated Indian sabre.

Blades Gone Wild

The bladesmiths must forge a sawback machete out of steel tent stakes; two smiths return to create the Parang Nabur, a d

Double Trouble Blades

Four bladesmiths face double the trouble when they are tasked with forging not one, but two canister Damascus knives; af

The Knife Fight

The first-ever knife fight; competitors bring their best blade; after two rounds, only one will survive the knife fight

The Gaucho's Revenge

Four smiths re-create the iconic Gaucho knife; the two smiths whose weapons pass the test must then forge the ornate Arg

Sergeant Hayden's Sword

Four smiths are given a small sliver of high carbon steel and a whole lot of mild steel to forge a knife; the two surviv

Revolutionary War Forge

Four bladesmiths go back in time to the Revolutionary War to forge a Rifleman's Knife.

Flip the Forge

The judges flip the script once again, letting the bladesmiths choose their challenge; after an intense bout of testing,

Out to Sea

Three bladesmiths head to Mystic Seaport for a nautical-themed competition; after a grueling round of coal forging, two

Gladiators of the Forge: Let the Battles Begin

The forge is transformed into a Gladiator's arena. In the opening battle, two smiths must forge a fierce Roman Era Falx.

Gladiators of the Forge: The Battles Continue

The defending smithing champion seeks to retain his title by building a Gladiator favorite: the Kopis.

Gladiators of the Forge: Viking vs Gladiator

The reigning champion of the forge sets their sights on a new challenger and a new weapon: the deadly Sica, a gladiator

Gladiators of the Forge: A Champion's Quest

Back at the "Forged in Fire" gladiator arena, two more sudden death battles are held; the defending champion has four wi

Gladiators of the Forge: The Final Battles

It's back to the Colosseum for the last two one-on-one battles; the reigning champion has defeated six opponents, but no

The Notorious Naga

Four smiths need to either go mai or go home when they're challenged to make a five-layer knife; after their blades are

The Fastest Blade in the West

In one of the most unique first rounds in Forged in Fire history, four bladesmiths must giddy-up to finish their blade f

Best in Damascus

Four bladesmiths put it all on the line when they are challenged with creating their most dazzling Damascus knife; the s

Friend or Foe

Two friends and two brothers enter the forge as teams to compete in an epic showdown; after working as teams to re-creat

Supersized: Sword

In the first of a four episode event we're calling SUPERSIZED, four smiths must salvage steel from a massive railroad tr

Supersized: Elephant Sword

Four smiths must salvage steel from a couple of 250-pound coil springs to make massive San Mai blades; two smiths head b

Supersized: 5 Ton Challenge

Four smiths face an enormous challenge when they must salvage steel from five tons of junk; two smiths head to their hom

Forged in Fire: Marvel's Midnight Suns

The bladesmiths assemble as Marvel takes over the competition; tasked with forging iconic weapons from Marvel's video ga

Supersized: Hog Wild

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

On the Road: Texas Showdown

Heading to Texarkana, Texas, to the Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing, the oldest bladesmithing school in the country,

On the Road: Montana Face-Off

Heading to Bigfork, Mont., to the New Agrarian School where three of their top smiths will be tested like never before;

On the Road: Appalachian Showdown

In the heart of North Carolina's Appalachian Mountains is the world-renowned Clay Spencer Blacksmith shop, where three o

On the Road: Kalamazoo Combat

Heading to Kalamazoo, Mich., to Combat Ready Art, where three of their top smiths will be tested like never before; afte

On the Road: American Champion

At the home forge, four of the nation's top smiths will go head-to-head in one final battle; after three grueling challe

The Frankenstein Challenge

Four smiths must "Frankenstein" together discarded pieces of scrap steel to make their blades; after a horrifying round

Chef's Special

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

Springtime for Napoleon

Four smiths spring into action when they must forge signature blades from the metal found in various household items; af

Instruments of Death: Masters of the Siege

Four teams of expert builders must create siege weapons; from war hammers to battering rams to ballistas, the strongest

Beat the Unbeaten: Mastering the Mystery

Two previous champions go head to head in a 5-hour forging round; they make their own signature San Mai blades for the c

Beat the Unbeaten: Conquering the Kachin Dao

Previous champions battle for the chance to compete against one of the titans of the forge; but first they must face off

Beat the Unbeaten: A Cutlass Above

After facing off against a fellow champ, only one smith will remain and be tasked with making a M1917 Naval Cutlass, aga

Beat the Unbeaten: Off the Hook

Two previous champions will face off in a grueling five-hour challenge, making a blade inspired by Hollywood for the cha

Beat the Judges: Test of the Best

The top champions step back into the Forged in Fire arena to face their toughest competition yet: one of the expert judg

Beat the Judges: Machete Master

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

Beat the Judges: Tackling the Tizona

Master bladesmiths are challenged to re-create some of history's most iconic edged weapons, then a panel of judges tests

Beat the Judges: Shamshir Showdown

Two former "Forged in Fire" champions duel it out in a five-hour round making a pichangatti to earn the right to go head

Champion's Cup: Quest for Glory

In the first of a three-episode event called the Champion’s Cup, three winning smiths return for a shot at forging the

Champion's Cup: Survival of the Fittest

In the second of a three-episode event called the Champion’s Cup, three smiths return for a chance at becoming a two-t

Doug Marcaida's Secrets of the Forge

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

Champion's Cup: Hunt for Victory

In the finale of the three-episode Champion’s Cup event, three smiths return for a chance to become a two-time winner

Ben Abbott's Secrets of the Forge

Ben Abbott, Forged in Fire competitor turned judge, reveals his secrets of the forge in this special inside look. Ben wi

Siberian Forge

Four blade smiths turn snowflake canister Damascus into a deadly Yakut knife in freezing temperatures; after brutal test

The Melting Point

The competition heats up when four competitors must use a metal never before seen in Forged in Fire history: copper; kno

Damascus Go Mai Challenge

Four smiths must combine two of the most difficult techniques in the forge to make a blade: Damascus and Go Mai; then, a

Pimp My Knife

Four smiths put their design skills to the test when they are tasked with pimping out a machete; then, the two smiths wi

Junkyard Meltdown

Four smiths must sift through a pile of junk in order to make a signature damascus blade. After an intense couple of rou

Forged Flashbacks

Exploring iconic moments from past themed episodes in the series.