1 00:00:01,744 --> 00:00:03,085 [metal clanks] 2 00:00:05,080 --> 00:00:08,007 [dramatic music] 3 00:00:08,234 --> 00:00:11,084 ♪ ♪ 4 00:00:11,178 --> 00:00:13,920 [rock music] 5 00:00:14,015 --> 00:00:15,422 - I'm mike damaski, 6 00:00:15,516 --> 00:00:17,591 I'm a knife maker from west point, nebraska. 7 00:00:17,743 --> 00:00:19,076 I'm a stay-at-home dad 8 00:00:19,094 --> 00:00:20,594 And I make knives in my free time. 9 00:00:20,746 --> 00:00:22,521 Rooting for me back home is my family. 10 00:00:22,672 --> 00:00:24,189 They mean the world to me. 11 00:00:24,341 --> 00:00:25,749 And they would [bleep]ing love 12 00:00:25,768 --> 00:00:28,085 If I brought this money back to them. 13 00:00:28,103 --> 00:00:29,253 I want to get this [bleep] going right now. 14 00:00:29,271 --> 00:00:30,270 Yeah, for sure. 15 00:00:30,364 --> 00:00:31,864 Am I cussing too much? 16 00:00:32,015 --> 00:00:34,591 [laughing] 17 00:00:34,610 --> 00:00:36,426 ♪ ♪ 18 00:00:36,445 --> 00:00:38,686 - My name is dillon wood. I'm 22. 19 00:00:38,706 --> 00:00:40,947 I'm from grants, new mexico, 20 00:00:41,042 --> 00:00:44,692 And I have two years of experience as a bladesmith. 21 00:00:44,712 --> 00:00:48,196 Both me and my dad operate out of orion forge. 22 00:00:48,215 --> 00:00:50,382 My dad is definitely excited about me being 23 00:00:50,534 --> 00:00:53,277 On the competition, but I do think he's trying 24 00:00:53,295 --> 00:00:55,445 To use me for advertising at the same time. 25 00:00:55,464 --> 00:00:56,704 ♪ ♪ 26 00:00:56,724 --> 00:00:58,298 - My name is matthew shairi. 27 00:00:58,450 --> 00:01:01,451 I live in the smoky mountains of north carolina. 28 00:01:01,470 --> 00:01:02,786 And I think I'm ready to win. 29 00:01:02,805 --> 00:01:04,805 I've got a wife and two little boys. 30 00:01:04,957 --> 00:01:06,899 We like to spend a lot of time in the outdoors together. 31 00:01:07,050 --> 00:01:08,883 I think I can be pretty funny sometimes. 32 00:01:08,977 --> 00:01:10,460 I make my kids laugh anyway. 33 00:01:10,554 --> 00:01:12,554 I don't know about other people. 34 00:01:12,648 --> 00:01:13,721 - My name is jim jernigan. 35 00:01:13,741 --> 00:01:15,723 55 years old. 36 00:01:15,743 --> 00:01:17,301 Come from coal valley, illinois. 37 00:01:17,319 --> 00:01:19,986 Been bladesmithing four years now. 38 00:01:20,139 --> 00:01:22,897 I've had my mustache since 1990. 39 00:01:22,917 --> 00:01:25,084 Older than some of my kids. 40 00:01:25,235 --> 00:01:28,478 It had a brief trim in '91 41 00:01:28,572 --> 00:01:32,649 And then full tilt from then on. 42 00:01:32,668 --> 00:01:36,261 - Bladesmiths, welcome to the forge. 43 00:01:36,413 --> 00:01:38,913 Now this competition will consist of three rounds. 44 00:01:39,007 --> 00:01:40,248 At the end of each round, 45 00:01:40,267 --> 00:01:41,658 There will be a critique and an elimination. 46 00:01:41,751 --> 00:01:43,677 All of this will culminate with one of you 47 00:01:43,829 --> 00:01:46,087 Leaving here with the title of "forged in fire" champion 48 00:01:46,107 --> 00:01:48,256 And a check for $10,000. 49 00:01:48,275 --> 00:01:50,609 But in order to be that smith, 50 00:01:50,760 --> 00:01:52,945 You will have to impress the judges sitting behind me 51 00:01:53,096 --> 00:01:54,504 'cause they're the ones who will choose which 52 00:01:54,523 --> 00:01:57,357 One of you is going home with the win. 53 00:01:57,509 --> 00:01:59,118 All right, so let's get into it. 54 00:01:59,269 --> 00:02:01,511 Today, you'll be making your knives out of this. 55 00:02:01,530 --> 00:02:04,456 [dramatic music] 56 00:02:04,608 --> 00:02:06,016 A crushed car. 57 00:02:06,034 --> 00:02:09,186 ♪ ♪ 58 00:02:09,204 --> 00:02:11,463 We've done a handful of these car competitions in the past, 59 00:02:11,615 --> 00:02:12,798 But we thought those were too easy. 60 00:02:12,949 --> 00:02:15,525 We found the most mangled-up mess of a car 61 00:02:15,544 --> 00:02:17,527 To make it a little more challenging. 62 00:02:17,546 --> 00:02:20,364 It's a new twist on a classic car competition we do. 63 00:02:20,382 --> 00:02:22,199 In this competition, we want you to make 64 00:02:22,217 --> 00:02:24,034 A signature blade in your signature style 65 00:02:24,052 --> 00:02:27,053 Sourced only from this vehicle. 66 00:02:27,148 --> 00:02:29,815 - This is not gonna be an easy challenge for sure. 67 00:02:30,042 --> 00:02:31,558 Looking at the thing, I can't figure out 68 00:02:31,652 --> 00:02:33,377 How in the world we're gonna get anything out of it. 69 00:02:33,395 --> 00:02:35,379 ♪ ♪ 70 00:02:35,397 --> 00:02:36,638 - Now that blade needs to measure 71 00:02:36,732 --> 00:02:38,398 Between 12 and 14 inches. 72 00:02:38,550 --> 00:02:40,993 You also have to be set up for a through or a hidden tang 73 00:02:41,144 --> 00:02:43,403 Handle construction when the time runs out. 74 00:02:43,497 --> 00:02:45,739 Now you probably know there is good high-carbon steel 75 00:02:45,891 --> 00:02:47,982 In various positions around the vehicle. 76 00:02:48,002 --> 00:02:49,835 But after having been crushed, 77 00:02:49,986 --> 00:02:52,062 It might not be exactly where you think it is. 78 00:02:52,080 --> 00:02:55,156 So just to make things a little fair, 79 00:02:55,176 --> 00:02:57,234 We asked the technician to throw 80 00:02:57,252 --> 00:03:00,179 Great high-carbon steel springs 81 00:03:00,330 --> 00:03:02,239 Inside the cabin before they crushed it. 82 00:03:02,257 --> 00:03:05,017 So you can choose to go for where you think there's 83 00:03:05,244 --> 00:03:06,927 Good high-carbon steel or you can use the tools 84 00:03:07,079 --> 00:03:08,245 That we've provided, 85 00:03:08,338 --> 00:03:09,429 Break into the cab of the vehicle, 86 00:03:09,523 --> 00:03:12,691 And get those springs. 87 00:03:12,842 --> 00:03:14,526 Moving on into the second round of this competition, 88 00:03:14,753 --> 00:03:16,177 You will add handles to your signature blades, 89 00:03:16,197 --> 00:03:18,346 Turning them into fully functioning weapons. 90 00:03:18,365 --> 00:03:20,348 At which point you will turn your blades over to our judges 91 00:03:20,367 --> 00:03:22,183 Who will check for strength and durability 92 00:03:22,277 --> 00:03:24,870 In a car hood stab and chop. 93 00:03:25,021 --> 00:03:27,355 Then they'll check whatever edge you have left 94 00:03:27,374 --> 00:03:29,282 In an antifreeze bottle slice. 95 00:03:29,435 --> 00:03:31,952 You have three hours on the clock for this first round. 96 00:03:32,104 --> 00:03:34,771 Good luck. Your time starts now. 97 00:03:34,790 --> 00:03:37,958 [fast-paced rock music] 98 00:03:38,110 --> 00:03:41,445 This is a salvage like nothing we've done before. 99 00:03:41,538 --> 00:03:43,780 - I just need to find something to use. 100 00:03:43,799 --> 00:03:45,282 - Right now, it's like a treasure hunt 101 00:03:45,375 --> 00:03:47,059 Trying to find good metal. 102 00:03:47,286 --> 00:03:48,785 - Where on the vehicle would you be looking? 103 00:03:48,804 --> 00:03:50,896 - There's some springs on the front, 104 00:03:51,047 --> 00:03:54,066 Tie bars on the steering bars, anti-sway bars. 105 00:03:54,293 --> 00:03:56,309 - There's a lot of usable material in there, 106 00:03:56,462 --> 00:04:00,239 But I don't see any way to get to those pieces. 107 00:04:00,466 --> 00:04:02,315 I'm hoping to find something on the edge 108 00:04:02,409 --> 00:04:04,818 That doesn't require going very deep into the wreckage. 109 00:04:04,970 --> 00:04:08,396 There we go. 110 00:04:08,490 --> 00:04:11,250 - Matthew's got that rear-- I think it's the anti-sway bar. 111 00:04:11,401 --> 00:04:14,661 You've got plenty of steel to work with there. 112 00:04:14,813 --> 00:04:16,255 - All I have to do is take it to the chop saw 113 00:04:16,406 --> 00:04:18,648 And clean it up and it'll be good to go. 114 00:04:18,667 --> 00:04:21,334 - You can tell that piece of steel that matthew's got 115 00:04:21,487 --> 00:04:22,928 Is tough because it's taking forever to chop through it. 116 00:04:23,079 --> 00:04:23,987 - It is. - Yeah. 117 00:04:24,006 --> 00:04:26,990 ♪ ♪ 118 00:04:27,009 --> 00:04:28,750 - I immediately spot something shiny 119 00:04:28,769 --> 00:04:30,677 And looking further into it, 120 00:04:30,771 --> 00:04:33,330 It's a leaf spring. 121 00:04:33,348 --> 00:04:34,681 - Thanks, dude. 122 00:04:34,775 --> 00:04:36,666 So I grab it and hand it to my competitor, 123 00:04:36,685 --> 00:04:37,943 Thinking nothing of it. 124 00:04:38,170 --> 00:04:40,003 I mean, it's gonna be easy to find metal, right? 125 00:04:40,022 --> 00:04:44,766 - Looks like dillon just handed a nice pristine bar to mike. 126 00:04:44,785 --> 00:04:47,027 - I'm flabbergasted. 127 00:04:47,121 --> 00:04:48,436 The camaraderie, man. 128 00:04:48,455 --> 00:04:50,180 I can't believe dillon gave me that steel. 129 00:04:50,198 --> 00:04:51,031 That was awesome. 130 00:04:51,125 --> 00:04:52,849 You want some more help? 131 00:04:52,868 --> 00:04:54,960 So I stick around to help him out a little bit, 132 00:04:55,111 --> 00:04:57,278 But I feel like I'm kind of getting in the way 133 00:04:57,298 --> 00:04:59,464 So I figured I might as well, 134 00:04:59,691 --> 00:05:01,858 You know, mosey on over to my spot. 135 00:05:01,951 --> 00:05:03,635 - Mike's the first one in the fire. 136 00:05:03,787 --> 00:05:06,696 He got the advantage of time right now. 137 00:05:06,715 --> 00:05:08,473 - Whoo! 138 00:05:08,700 --> 00:05:10,200 ♪ ♪ 139 00:05:10,218 --> 00:05:12,477 - They said they threw a lot of metal in here but... 140 00:05:12,704 --> 00:05:15,221 Oh, gosh. 141 00:05:15,316 --> 00:05:18,317 I'm searching left and right for some usable metal. 142 00:05:18,468 --> 00:05:19,818 That don't work. 143 00:05:20,045 --> 00:05:23,396 I cannot find anything in this car right now. 144 00:05:23,490 --> 00:05:25,732 I ain't finding [bleep]. 145 00:05:25,826 --> 00:05:28,976 I am really regretting giving that piece of metal to mike. 146 00:05:28,996 --> 00:05:31,054 He better make a dang good blade out of it. 147 00:05:31,147 --> 00:05:34,057 Well, guess I know what I'm doing. 148 00:05:34,076 --> 00:05:35,909 ♪ ♪ 149 00:05:36,061 --> 00:05:38,152 This is taking too long, so I grabbed the sledgehammer 150 00:05:38,172 --> 00:05:41,155 And I go to town on this car. 151 00:05:41,175 --> 00:05:42,415 - There we go. 152 00:05:42,568 --> 00:05:44,401 - Dillon is going to be exhausted 153 00:05:44,494 --> 00:05:46,178 Before he even gets to the forge. 154 00:05:46,405 --> 00:05:48,496 - Really? 155 00:05:48,515 --> 00:05:51,408 - Killing time, killing time. 156 00:05:51,426 --> 00:05:53,093 - Jim looks like he's going for a coil. 157 00:05:53,187 --> 00:05:54,928 That'd be great, chop up a few pieces of that 158 00:05:55,022 --> 00:05:57,004 And throw it in the can. 159 00:05:57,024 --> 00:05:59,082 - Game plan is harvest as much 160 00:05:59,175 --> 00:06:01,751 Of this coil spring as possible. 161 00:06:01,770 --> 00:06:04,938 Throw it in a can, get it to forge-welding temperature, 162 00:06:05,032 --> 00:06:08,015 And try to get a homogenous piece of steel. 163 00:06:08,035 --> 00:06:09,926 - Jim's got his canister out. 164 00:06:09,945 --> 00:06:11,352 - I think that's a great idea. 165 00:06:11,446 --> 00:06:12,762 - At this point, 166 00:06:12,856 --> 00:06:15,098 I feel a little bit of time crunch 167 00:06:15,191 --> 00:06:17,784 Because there's smiths hammering a blade 168 00:06:17,936 --> 00:06:20,787 And I've got a can. 169 00:06:20,881 --> 00:06:22,272 [rock music] 170 00:06:22,365 --> 00:06:23,865 - Got to be rough for the smiths 171 00:06:23,959 --> 00:06:25,442 That aren't yet in the forge 172 00:06:25,460 --> 00:06:27,386 Hearing mike hammering away already. 173 00:06:27,537 --> 00:06:30,889 - I'm deciding to go with a drop point camp knife. 174 00:06:31,116 --> 00:06:33,207 A drop point has a real fine tip. 175 00:06:33,301 --> 00:06:35,802 It'd be good for stabbing. 176 00:06:35,954 --> 00:06:37,378 - With the rate mike's going, he's gonna be done 177 00:06:37,472 --> 00:06:39,231 In about another 40 minutes. 178 00:06:39,458 --> 00:06:41,733 - If he were on big blu, he'd be done already. 179 00:06:41,960 --> 00:06:43,402 - Yeah. 180 00:06:43,553 --> 00:06:46,296 - I am real happy with where I'm at right now. 181 00:06:46,389 --> 00:06:48,632 I think it's [bleep]ing awesome. 182 00:06:48,650 --> 00:06:50,575 ♪ ♪ 183 00:06:50,727 --> 00:06:52,411 - [bleep] damn it. 184 00:06:52,638 --> 00:06:53,820 - Matthew's still over there at the chop saw 185 00:06:53,972 --> 00:06:55,247 Trying to get through that piece of rod. 186 00:06:55,474 --> 00:06:57,916 - He's gonna be there for quite a while. 187 00:06:58,067 --> 00:07:00,310 - I'm worried about the time I'm spending on the chop saw. 188 00:07:00,328 --> 00:07:03,738 ♪ ♪ 189 00:07:03,832 --> 00:07:06,483 I finally get through it. 190 00:07:06,501 --> 00:07:09,577 So I get the piece in the fire and take a breath. 191 00:07:09,671 --> 00:07:11,096 While it's heating up, 192 00:07:11,247 --> 00:07:13,432 I set out two little ninja warriors on my table 193 00:07:13,583 --> 00:07:14,841 That my son's intent with me to kind of 194 00:07:14,935 --> 00:07:16,843 Bring me some good luck. 195 00:07:16,937 --> 00:07:18,662 It's really nice just having that little reminder 196 00:07:18,680 --> 00:07:21,164 Of my boys there to keep my spirits up. 197 00:07:21,257 --> 00:07:22,941 - When my son was little, he'd just say, 198 00:07:23,092 --> 00:07:23,942 "don't embarrass us, dad." 199 00:07:24,093 --> 00:07:26,778 [laughing] 200 00:07:27,005 --> 00:07:29,781 - Bladesmiths, you have two hours remaining. 201 00:07:30,008 --> 00:07:32,525 [banging] 202 00:07:32,619 --> 00:07:34,194 - This is exhausting. 203 00:07:34,346 --> 00:07:38,181 I've been swinging this sledgehammer for a while now. 204 00:07:38,200 --> 00:07:39,699 Oh! 205 00:07:39,851 --> 00:07:41,701 But I am persistent. 206 00:07:41,795 --> 00:07:44,521 - Giving away that piece of metal that he got earlier 207 00:07:44,614 --> 00:07:47,782 Is costing him a lot of time and effort. 208 00:07:47,876 --> 00:07:51,528 - I'm searching left and right. 209 00:07:51,546 --> 00:07:53,863 And I see a hole about this big 210 00:07:53,882 --> 00:07:56,382 Right next to the passenger seat. 211 00:07:56,477 --> 00:07:58,459 Dillon's digging really deep. I think he found something. 212 00:07:58,479 --> 00:07:59,886 - Hopefully, it's a big piece. 213 00:07:59,980 --> 00:08:01,313 Yes! - Yeah, attaboy! 214 00:08:01,464 --> 00:08:02,814 - Ta-da. - There you go. 215 00:08:02,966 --> 00:08:05,558 - Dillon has found a really, really good piece 216 00:08:05,652 --> 00:08:06,634 Of spring steel. 217 00:08:06,728 --> 00:08:08,394 More than enough to make a blade. 218 00:08:08,547 --> 00:08:11,047 - I still got two hours. That's plenty of time. 219 00:08:11,066 --> 00:08:12,491 ♪ ♪ 220 00:08:12,718 --> 00:08:13,992 - Fireworks. 221 00:08:14,219 --> 00:08:16,310 - We got a lot of sparks coming from jim's forge. 222 00:08:16,330 --> 00:08:17,996 - Yeah, jim-- I don't know 223 00:08:18,147 --> 00:08:20,223 If he's sealed up that can right or not. 224 00:08:20,242 --> 00:08:22,000 - Now that my can is welded up. 225 00:08:22,151 --> 00:08:24,410 Hot steel! 226 00:08:24,563 --> 00:08:27,080 I take it to the press. 227 00:08:27,232 --> 00:08:30,066 I see seams open up. 228 00:08:30,085 --> 00:08:32,677 Ugly can, ugly! 229 00:08:32,829 --> 00:08:35,421 And I just know there is absolutely 230 00:08:35,574 --> 00:08:37,407 No salvageable steel in this can. 231 00:08:37,425 --> 00:08:39,851 - Once you start having that canister start cracking 232 00:08:40,003 --> 00:08:42,670 On the edges and stuff, it's really hard to fix. 233 00:08:42,764 --> 00:08:45,598 - He had decided to throw it away and completely start over. 234 00:08:45,692 --> 00:08:47,751 He's back at the mess. 235 00:08:47,844 --> 00:08:49,844 - At this point, panic is setting in. 236 00:08:49,863 --> 00:08:52,255 Damn it, I can't see! 237 00:08:52,274 --> 00:08:55,275 I see failure in the distance, 238 00:08:55,427 --> 00:08:56,851 And I will not fail. 239 00:08:56,870 --> 00:08:59,204 This is not going swimmingly. 240 00:08:59,355 --> 00:09:01,431 [rock music] 241 00:09:01,449 --> 00:09:05,192 - I'm ready to do the shaping of the blade. 242 00:09:05,212 --> 00:09:06,770 I'm looking to make a knife 243 00:09:06,788 --> 00:09:08,605 That's kind of a classic bowie knife 244 00:09:08,623 --> 00:09:10,106 With a good sharp point 245 00:09:10,125 --> 00:09:12,792 So it can stab through that car hood. 246 00:09:12,944 --> 00:09:14,961 - I really liked matthew's profile. 247 00:09:15,113 --> 00:09:17,038 Real sweet clip point bowie. 248 00:09:17,057 --> 00:09:19,632 - Good design for these tests. 249 00:09:19,785 --> 00:09:21,059 - I need to make a knife 250 00:09:21,210 --> 00:09:23,136 That is gonna be strong and thick 251 00:09:23,230 --> 00:09:26,881 And hold up to the abuse that the judges put it through. 252 00:09:26,900 --> 00:09:29,401 So I'm making sure that I work it plenty hot 253 00:09:29,552 --> 00:09:31,795 And keeping it in the fire as I go. 254 00:09:31,813 --> 00:09:35,799 ♪ ♪ 255 00:09:35,817 --> 00:09:37,801 - Dillon's went from struggle to success. 256 00:09:37,819 --> 00:09:39,135 He's at big blu, and it looks like he's got 257 00:09:39,154 --> 00:09:41,246 A massive canvas of high-carbon steel. 258 00:09:41,397 --> 00:09:43,582 He can basically turn it into anything he wants. 259 00:09:43,809 --> 00:09:45,809 - Since there's no parameters on blade style, 260 00:09:45,827 --> 00:09:47,327 I decided I'ma go with my signature, 261 00:09:47,479 --> 00:09:49,070 Which is a chef's knife. 262 00:09:49,164 --> 00:09:51,981 I think it'll cut well and stab well for this challenge. 263 00:09:52,000 --> 00:09:54,984 It ain't the most accurate blade but it works. 264 00:09:55,003 --> 00:09:56,836 ♪ ♪ 265 00:09:56,988 --> 00:09:58,930 - What the heck is dillon doing with the start of that tang? 266 00:09:59,157 --> 00:10:00,599 - Whoa. 267 00:10:00,826 --> 00:10:02,767 - Looks like he tried to squeeze in the shoulder 268 00:10:02,919 --> 00:10:04,769 Of his tang and went a little too far. 269 00:10:04,996 --> 00:10:07,254 - It's not in a good alignment for thrusting, 270 00:10:07,274 --> 00:10:09,590 Definitely, because it's above the blade. 271 00:10:09,610 --> 00:10:11,092 - Yikes! 272 00:10:11,186 --> 00:10:13,519 I look at my tang and big blu 273 00:10:13,672 --> 00:10:15,096 Has squished it just a little too much, 274 00:10:15,115 --> 00:10:17,449 But it's not a deal breaker. 275 00:10:17,600 --> 00:10:19,025 I'm really feeling the clock right now, 276 00:10:19,177 --> 00:10:21,119 But I just go with it at this point. 277 00:10:21,270 --> 00:10:23,696 Let's just hope problems like this don't keep happening. 278 00:10:23,849 --> 00:10:25,181 We're good. 279 00:10:25,200 --> 00:10:26,607 - Whoo! 280 00:10:26,627 --> 00:10:28,442 Forging's going pretty good. 281 00:10:28,536 --> 00:10:30,629 I'm gonna start on the guard. 282 00:10:30,780 --> 00:10:33,114 It is not necessary right now to make a guard, 283 00:10:33,133 --> 00:10:36,526 But a guard helps so your hand doesn't slip when stabbing. 284 00:10:36,544 --> 00:10:39,804 ♪ ♪ 285 00:10:40,031 --> 00:10:42,641 My plan with the guard is to do a hot fit up. 286 00:10:42,868 --> 00:10:44,050 ♪ ♪ 287 00:10:44,144 --> 00:10:46,127 - Mike's thinking ahead. 288 00:10:46,146 --> 00:10:47,646 He's putting a guard on this blade. 289 00:10:47,797 --> 00:10:50,982 - If we call for a through or hidden tang, chances are, 290 00:10:51,134 --> 00:10:53,726 You're gonna need to put some kind of guard on there. 291 00:10:53,879 --> 00:10:58,156 - I'm having trouble getting it to fit correctly. 292 00:10:58,307 --> 00:11:00,825 I don't wanna spend too much time on this. 293 00:11:01,052 --> 00:11:02,661 And it's a little frustrating, to be honest. 294 00:11:02,888 --> 00:11:05,889 It's as good as it's gonna get right now. 295 00:11:05,907 --> 00:11:07,999 I can always fit that a little bit better later on. 296 00:11:08,226 --> 00:11:10,059 ♪ ♪ 297 00:11:10,153 --> 00:11:12,486 - All I hear is the clock ticking. 298 00:11:12,580 --> 00:11:14,731 - You have 60 minutes left! 299 00:11:14,749 --> 00:11:16,490 ♪ ♪ 300 00:11:16,510 --> 00:11:19,010 - And I can't find hardenable steel. 301 00:11:19,237 --> 00:11:21,680 And all of a sudden, I see something shiny. 302 00:11:21,831 --> 00:11:23,573 - Oh, what do you got? - Oh, ah, wait, wait, wait. 303 00:11:23,591 --> 00:11:25,850 - Well, I made 10 cents on the deal. 304 00:11:26,002 --> 00:11:28,411 [laughing] 305 00:11:28,430 --> 00:11:30,246 - This might actually be one of my cars. 306 00:11:30,265 --> 00:11:32,691 - Hell, yeah, I'm keeping that dime. 307 00:11:32,918 --> 00:11:33,858 That's mine! 308 00:11:34,010 --> 00:11:35,418 [groaning] 309 00:11:35,437 --> 00:11:37,845 - I thought he had a "eureka" moment. 310 00:11:37,864 --> 00:11:41,591 - I can't find steel. 311 00:11:41,684 --> 00:11:44,427 There ain't [bleep] in here. - Ah. 312 00:11:44,520 --> 00:11:46,020 - He's starting to get frustrated. 313 00:11:46,039 --> 00:11:48,598 It's painful to watch. 314 00:11:48,616 --> 00:11:51,167 - I'm going home. 315 00:11:55,215 --> 00:11:56,622 I'm looking at jim hacking away at this car 316 00:11:56,717 --> 00:11:58,049 And I don't want to see jim out on the first round 317 00:11:58,201 --> 00:11:59,943 Because he didn't have a piece of steel to work with. 318 00:11:59,961 --> 00:12:02,278 So I went to help him out a little bit. 319 00:12:02,297 --> 00:12:04,705 Hey, jim. 320 00:12:04,725 --> 00:12:07,374 It's not enough to get a knife out of, I don't think, 321 00:12:07,469 --> 00:12:10,228 But there's that left over from my piece you're welcome to. 322 00:12:12,215 --> 00:12:13,623 - Yeah, have at it, man. 323 00:12:13,641 --> 00:12:15,382 - This is what I love seeing 324 00:12:15,402 --> 00:12:17,126 About the bladesmithing community. 325 00:12:17,145 --> 00:12:19,404 Matthew's sitting here watching jim struggling 326 00:12:19,555 --> 00:12:22,723 To find steel and he had some excess so he offered it to jim. 327 00:12:22,743 --> 00:12:25,635 - He went above and beyond to kick that steel my way. 328 00:12:25,653 --> 00:12:27,561 ♪ ♪ 329 00:12:27,581 --> 00:12:29,639 There's possibly not enough steel, 330 00:12:29,657 --> 00:12:32,566 So I'm gonna try san mai. 331 00:12:32,586 --> 00:12:33,993 I'm behind the clock. 332 00:12:34,145 --> 00:12:35,812 I have to get something done. 333 00:12:35,830 --> 00:12:39,482 ♪ ♪ 334 00:12:39,501 --> 00:12:41,651 - I need to prioritize getting this knife hard. 335 00:12:41,669 --> 00:12:45,154 ♪ ♪ 336 00:12:45,173 --> 00:12:47,490 - Mike has quenched, the first one in the oil. 337 00:12:47,509 --> 00:12:49,008 - No marks? 338 00:12:49,160 --> 00:12:52,103 - I mean, not enough to care about. 339 00:12:52,330 --> 00:12:54,163 Whoo! 340 00:12:54,182 --> 00:12:55,681 I will take that. 341 00:12:55,834 --> 00:12:57,275 ♪ ♪ 342 00:12:57,426 --> 00:12:59,335 - Dillon already heated up his oil 343 00:12:59,354 --> 00:13:00,853 So he's getting pretty close to a quench as well. 344 00:13:01,006 --> 00:13:02,596 - If something does go wrong, 345 00:13:02,616 --> 00:13:04,690 I will not have time to start over, 346 00:13:04,843 --> 00:13:06,451 So this needs to go right. 347 00:13:06,602 --> 00:13:08,177 Here goes nothing. 348 00:13:08,196 --> 00:13:12,290 ♪ ♪ 349 00:13:12,441 --> 00:13:14,200 I think we're good. 350 00:13:14,352 --> 00:13:16,294 I cannot believe it. 351 00:13:16,445 --> 00:13:18,538 It looks straight to me. 352 00:13:18,690 --> 00:13:21,800 I am proud that I actually produced a knife. 353 00:13:21,951 --> 00:13:23,876 From the amount of struggle that I had at the beginning 354 00:13:24,029 --> 00:13:27,213 Of this round, I did not think I would do it. 355 00:13:27,365 --> 00:13:29,866 - Bladesmiths, you have 30 minutes remaining. 356 00:13:29,884 --> 00:13:31,792 ♪ ♪ 357 00:13:31,812 --> 00:13:34,312 All right, matthew's in the oil, guys. 358 00:13:34,539 --> 00:13:37,798 - I don't see any cracks or anything. 359 00:13:37,818 --> 00:13:39,633 It's straight as an arrow and hard as a rock. 360 00:13:39,653 --> 00:13:40,877 I'm feeling really good. 361 00:13:40,895 --> 00:13:43,137 ♪ ♪ 362 00:13:43,156 --> 00:13:44,823 [rock music] 363 00:13:44,974 --> 00:13:46,716 - Get in there, get hot! 364 00:13:46,734 --> 00:13:49,569 At this point, I know I have a workable san mai. 365 00:13:49,721 --> 00:13:51,220 [laughs] 366 00:13:51,239 --> 00:13:52,479 - For jim having to restart, 367 00:13:52,499 --> 00:13:54,499 He's making very, very good speed. 368 00:13:54,650 --> 00:13:56,167 - He's doing great. 369 00:13:56,319 --> 00:13:58,244 - She ain't no prom queen! 370 00:13:58,396 --> 00:14:00,079 I decide I better quench now. 371 00:14:00,231 --> 00:14:01,747 ♪ ♪ 372 00:14:01,900 --> 00:14:03,007 - Jim is in the oil. 373 00:14:03,159 --> 00:14:04,233 - Wow. - Nice. 374 00:14:04,252 --> 00:14:07,253 ♪ ♪ 375 00:14:07,347 --> 00:14:09,347 - We're good. 376 00:14:09,498 --> 00:14:11,090 I start grinding. 377 00:14:11,242 --> 00:14:12,684 [bleep] me. 378 00:14:12,835 --> 00:14:14,519 That's when I noticed dark seams, 379 00:14:14,670 --> 00:14:16,596 And I knew I'm in trouble. 380 00:14:16,748 --> 00:14:19,190 - I can see some kind of a delamination. 381 00:14:19,342 --> 00:14:21,192 - It's not great, but I know 382 00:14:21,344 --> 00:14:23,753 If I can get these delams cleaned up or erased, 383 00:14:23,771 --> 00:14:26,272 I'll be good. 384 00:14:26,424 --> 00:14:28,274 I have to turn something in. 385 00:14:28,426 --> 00:14:33,096 - Five, four, three, two, one. 386 00:14:33,114 --> 00:14:35,281 Bladesmiths, turn off your machines. 387 00:14:35,433 --> 00:14:37,934 Put down your tools. This first round is over. 388 00:14:37,952 --> 00:14:39,602 [tense music] 389 00:14:39,621 --> 00:14:41,621 - It's not ideal, but at the end of this round, 390 00:14:41,773 --> 00:14:44,048 I produced the best knife I could produce 391 00:14:44,200 --> 00:14:46,626 In the allotted time with the steel 392 00:14:46,778 --> 00:14:49,445 I had a hard time harvesting. [chuckles] 393 00:14:49,464 --> 00:14:52,873 ♪ ♪ 394 00:14:52,893 --> 00:14:54,375 - Well, bladesmiths, the time has come 395 00:14:54,394 --> 00:14:57,120 For the judges to do their first critique on your blades 396 00:14:57,138 --> 00:14:58,396 And decide which three of you will be joining us 397 00:14:58,547 --> 00:14:59,731 In the second round 398 00:14:59,882 --> 00:15:00,973 And who's gonna be heading home. 399 00:15:01,126 --> 00:15:02,716 And, mike, you are up first, sir. 400 00:15:02,810 --> 00:15:03,960 Please present your work. 401 00:15:03,978 --> 00:15:06,887 ♪ ♪ 402 00:15:06,981 --> 00:15:09,223 - All right, so, mike, I like the profile of your blade. 403 00:15:09,242 --> 00:15:11,743 This was a really good idea in the first round, 404 00:15:11,894 --> 00:15:14,153 Taking that time to make that guard, 405 00:15:14,305 --> 00:15:15,896 But getting that fit up dialed in 406 00:15:15,916 --> 00:15:18,157 And get this all refined 407 00:15:18,309 --> 00:15:20,660 Is going to be interesting to watch if you move forward. 408 00:15:20,812 --> 00:15:23,312 But all in all, nicely done. - Thank you. 409 00:15:23,331 --> 00:15:24,589 - All right, dillon, you're up next. 410 00:15:24,740 --> 00:15:25,831 You ready? - Yes, sir. 411 00:15:25,984 --> 00:15:27,333 - Please present your work. 412 00:15:27,485 --> 00:15:29,260 ♪ ♪ 413 00:15:29,412 --> 00:15:30,595 - All right, dillon, 414 00:15:30,822 --> 00:15:32,655 Your blade profile is nice and wide. 415 00:15:32,674 --> 00:15:35,082 I like the curve there. Nice for slashing. 416 00:15:35,101 --> 00:15:37,827 But what gives me pause is this tang 417 00:15:37,845 --> 00:15:42,106 Because it rides right in line with the spine for thrusting. 418 00:15:42,258 --> 00:15:45,276 It may not be as comfortable when it's above the handle. 419 00:15:45,428 --> 00:15:47,779 But overall, I commend you on your perseverance 420 00:15:47,930 --> 00:15:49,855 Of looking for the metal, not giving up, 421 00:15:50,008 --> 00:15:51,507 And presenting us with a blade. 422 00:15:51,526 --> 00:15:53,934 Good job. 423 00:15:53,954 --> 00:15:55,286 - Matthew, you ready? - Yes, sir. 424 00:15:55,438 --> 00:15:56,679 - Please present your work, bud. 425 00:15:56,698 --> 00:15:58,605 ♪ ♪ 426 00:15:58,625 --> 00:16:00,349 - Nice work, matthew. - Thank you. 427 00:16:00,368 --> 00:16:02,794 - I mean, everything's straight in a line. 428 00:16:03,021 --> 00:16:04,870 I'd like to see it a little slimmer. 429 00:16:04,965 --> 00:16:08,040 Bring your grinds up, maybe, to lighten things up. 430 00:16:08,134 --> 00:16:10,784 But otherwise, this is a beautiful piece of steel. 431 00:16:10,804 --> 00:16:13,304 You did a very good job. - Thank you. 432 00:16:13,456 --> 00:16:16,032 - Last but not least, jim. Please present your work, bud. 433 00:16:16,050 --> 00:16:18,309 ♪ ♪ 434 00:16:18,536 --> 00:16:20,478 - Well, first off, jim, your moustache 435 00:16:20,629 --> 00:16:22,146 Is what mine wants to be when it grows up. 436 00:16:22,298 --> 00:16:23,889 [laughs] - thank you, sir. 437 00:16:24,042 --> 00:16:26,300 - I don't know that it was necessary to do this san mai. 438 00:16:26,319 --> 00:16:28,060 It looks like to me like there was enough steel here. 439 00:16:28,213 --> 00:16:31,397 But, it's like 80, 90% there. 440 00:16:31,549 --> 00:16:33,307 But you've got some delams. 441 00:16:33,326 --> 00:16:34,808 But I do commend you. 442 00:16:34,828 --> 00:16:36,643 That looked like a very frustrating start for you, 443 00:16:36,663 --> 00:16:38,404 But you found a way around it. 444 00:16:38,556 --> 00:16:40,406 Good on you. - Thank you. 445 00:16:40,558 --> 00:16:42,074 ♪ ♪ 446 00:16:42,227 --> 00:16:43,835 - Well, bladesmiths, you all know only three of you will 447 00:16:43,986 --> 00:16:46,170 Be joining us in the second round of this competition. 448 00:16:46,322 --> 00:16:49,065 The bladesmith that's gonna be leaving the forge is... 449 00:16:49,083 --> 00:16:52,677 [dramatic music] 450 00:16:52,904 --> 00:16:54,086 Jim. 451 00:16:54,239 --> 00:16:55,905 You fought hard, but unfortunately, 452 00:16:55,998 --> 00:16:57,515 Your blade did not make the cut. 453 00:16:57,666 --> 00:16:59,242 - Jim, I have to commend you, because that is 454 00:16:59,260 --> 00:17:01,093 A san mai blade that you turned in. 455 00:17:01,246 --> 00:17:02,854 But your blade has the most flaws 456 00:17:03,005 --> 00:17:04,747 In terms of delaminations, 457 00:17:04,766 --> 00:17:05,915 And for that reason, we're sending you home. 458 00:17:05,933 --> 00:17:07,767 - Thank you, sir. 459 00:17:07,919 --> 00:17:10,028 - Well, jim, thank you for coming out and trying so hard. 460 00:17:10,179 --> 00:17:12,196 But unfortunately, your time in this competition has ended. 461 00:17:12,348 --> 00:17:13,939 I'm gonna have to ask you to please surrender your work 462 00:17:14,092 --> 00:17:15,424 And step off the forge floor. 463 00:17:15,443 --> 00:17:17,017 ♪ ♪ 464 00:17:17,037 --> 00:17:18,427 - It's a little bittersweet moment. 465 00:17:18,446 --> 00:17:19,853 Thank you. 466 00:17:19,873 --> 00:17:21,372 I would have loved to move forward. 467 00:17:21,524 --> 00:17:22,689 But you know what? 468 00:17:22,709 --> 00:17:24,858 Maybe not $10,000. 469 00:17:24,878 --> 00:17:26,602 I got a dime. 470 00:17:26,621 --> 00:17:30,548 ♪ ♪ 471 00:17:30,699 --> 00:17:32,050 - Gentlemen, congratulations, you're joining us 472 00:17:32,277 --> 00:17:33,776 In the second round of this competition. 473 00:17:33,795 --> 00:17:35,444 In this round, you'll be adding handles 474 00:17:35,463 --> 00:17:37,722 To your blades, turning them into fully functioning weapons, 475 00:17:37,873 --> 00:17:40,374 As well as fixing any issues that the judges brought forth. 476 00:17:40,393 --> 00:17:43,119 You must also add a functional guard to your blades. 477 00:17:43,137 --> 00:17:45,546 And the materials for that must be sourced again 478 00:17:45,640 --> 00:17:47,881 From the crushed vehicle. 479 00:17:47,975 --> 00:17:49,216 At the end of this round, 480 00:17:49,235 --> 00:17:51,294 You'll hand your blades over to the judges 481 00:17:51,312 --> 00:17:52,812 And they will check for strength and durability 482 00:17:52,964 --> 00:17:55,389 In a car hood stab and chop 483 00:17:55,408 --> 00:17:56,465 And then check your edge retention 484 00:17:56,484 --> 00:17:59,135 In an antifreeze bottle slice. 485 00:17:59,153 --> 00:18:01,304 Gentlemen, you have two hours on the clock, 486 00:18:01,322 --> 00:18:04,064 And good luck, because that time starts now. 487 00:18:04,084 --> 00:18:07,310 [upbeat rock music] 488 00:18:07,328 --> 00:18:08,402 ♪ ♪ 489 00:18:08,421 --> 00:18:10,313 Mike must have a crystal ball, 490 00:18:10,331 --> 00:18:12,481 Because that planning ahead in the first round 491 00:18:12,500 --> 00:18:16,076 Has set him up for a lot of success here in round two. 492 00:18:16,096 --> 00:18:18,245 - I'm pretty stoked that I just randomly made a guard 493 00:18:18,264 --> 00:18:19,913 In the first round. 494 00:18:19,933 --> 00:18:22,325 It's really gonna help me with my time in this round here. 495 00:18:22,343 --> 00:18:24,918 But I need to shape the guard up so it looks 496 00:18:24,938 --> 00:18:26,996 A little bit nicer than it does right now. 497 00:18:27,014 --> 00:18:30,015 - I'm personally not crazy about mike's guard. 498 00:18:30,168 --> 00:18:31,925 The fact that it's curving up 499 00:18:31,945 --> 00:18:34,003 Into the blade as opposed to back, 500 00:18:34,021 --> 00:18:36,948 Your hand could still slip up onto the blade. 501 00:18:37,099 --> 00:18:39,342 - It's going real well, but it's just taking some time. 502 00:18:39,360 --> 00:18:42,286 ♪ ♪ 503 00:18:42,438 --> 00:18:44,605 - There's major issues I gotta address 504 00:18:44,624 --> 00:18:46,849 That the judges gave me for my blade. 505 00:18:46,868 --> 00:18:48,701 An issue that they had was with my tang, 506 00:18:48,853 --> 00:18:50,019 It was in line with my spine. 507 00:18:50,037 --> 00:18:52,355 It's typical for a chef's knife, 508 00:18:52,373 --> 00:18:53,689 But if you're going to be thrusting into something 509 00:18:53,708 --> 00:18:54,857 It's not ideal. 510 00:18:54,950 --> 00:18:56,709 I definitely need to lower that. 511 00:18:56,861 --> 00:18:58,452 - Can he just cut down shoulders 512 00:18:58,471 --> 00:18:59,971 And just bring it down just a tad? 513 00:19:00,122 --> 00:19:02,548 - Regardless of what he does, he's still gonna have a handle 514 00:19:02,700 --> 00:19:04,809 Material that sticks high above that handle, 515 00:19:04,960 --> 00:19:07,145 Just 'cause that tang's about the thickness you'd want 516 00:19:07,296 --> 00:19:08,888 That tang to be... - Yeah, exactly. 517 00:19:09,040 --> 00:19:10,890 - But down a quarter inch. - That'll work. 518 00:19:11,042 --> 00:19:12,708 This tang is not as low as I would like 519 00:19:12,727 --> 00:19:13,967 But it's good enough for now. 520 00:19:13,987 --> 00:19:15,227 So I'm going to move on to the guard 521 00:19:15,380 --> 00:19:16,803 Because that's my biggest worry at this point. 522 00:19:16,823 --> 00:19:19,806 What do I want to use? 523 00:19:19,901 --> 00:19:21,141 - Fabricating the guard 524 00:19:21,161 --> 00:19:23,719 Is the biggest challenge of the round. 525 00:19:23,738 --> 00:19:27,165 So I want to get that done before I do anything else. 526 00:19:27,316 --> 00:19:30,576 - Well, matthew's right in here, grinding away, taking off 527 00:19:30,728 --> 00:19:33,579 A chunk of mild steel right off the front frame of the vehicle. 528 00:19:33,731 --> 00:19:35,322 - I would go with something much thicker. 529 00:19:35,341 --> 00:19:37,583 - I just want to get in there. 530 00:19:37,735 --> 00:19:39,568 - The material is pretty thin, 531 00:19:39,587 --> 00:19:44,015 But it meets parameters and I need to get moving. 532 00:19:44,166 --> 00:19:45,908 - The thing about having guards that are 533 00:19:45,927 --> 00:19:48,352 With thin materials is that if they don't round out 534 00:19:48,504 --> 00:19:51,838 Those corners, those guards can cut you. 535 00:19:51,858 --> 00:19:53,858 - Bladesmiths, you have 90 minutes left 536 00:19:54,009 --> 00:19:56,752 To finish your blades. 537 00:19:56,771 --> 00:19:58,362 - I want to get in as quick as possible. 538 00:19:58,589 --> 00:20:00,031 This car has given me nothing but issues. 539 00:20:00,182 --> 00:20:03,776 Oh, gosh. That don't work. 540 00:20:03,928 --> 00:20:05,594 I see a piece of the frame sticking out 541 00:20:05,613 --> 00:20:07,263 And I figure that's easy. 542 00:20:07,281 --> 00:20:10,357 I'm cutting out just a square piece for my guard. 543 00:20:10,376 --> 00:20:12,451 - Dillon's cutting on the back bumper. 544 00:20:12,603 --> 00:20:14,119 He's gonna end up with a solid, probably, 545 00:20:14,272 --> 00:20:15,287 Quarter inch piece of steel. 546 00:20:15,381 --> 00:20:16,939 - Good choice. 547 00:20:16,958 --> 00:20:20,459 - This piece of metal will not come off of this car. 548 00:20:20,553 --> 00:20:22,869 Oh, I hate this. 549 00:20:22,889 --> 00:20:24,871 - That's not good. 550 00:20:24,891 --> 00:20:26,224 - Getting this piece of metal should have been 551 00:20:26,375 --> 00:20:27,874 A 30-second ordeal, 552 00:20:27,894 --> 00:20:29,876 But now it's really consuming my time. 553 00:20:29,896 --> 00:20:32,212 I am definitely starting to panic. 554 00:20:32,232 --> 00:20:33,397 What the hell? 555 00:20:37,645 --> 00:20:38,627 - That's not good. 556 00:20:38,646 --> 00:20:39,979 - Getting this piece of metal, 557 00:20:40,131 --> 00:20:43,132 It's really consuming my time. 558 00:20:43,150 --> 00:20:45,058 - There we go, dillon finally got that piece of bumper off. 559 00:20:45,078 --> 00:20:46,893 - I'm feeling relieved 560 00:20:46,913 --> 00:20:48,471 But I've already wasted enough time 561 00:20:48,489 --> 00:20:50,806 And I need it on my knife right now. 562 00:20:50,825 --> 00:20:52,232 [tense music] 563 00:20:52,252 --> 00:20:54,067 - I'm gonna try to fit my handle. 564 00:20:54,087 --> 00:20:56,479 I need to get a hole all the way through this block. 565 00:20:56,497 --> 00:20:58,163 Holy crap. 566 00:20:58,316 --> 00:21:00,925 This drill press is giving me fits. 567 00:21:01,076 --> 00:21:04,336 - Some of this handle material will gum up and heat up 568 00:21:04,489 --> 00:21:05,988 And kind of glue itself to the drill bit. 569 00:21:06,007 --> 00:21:07,765 So what you want to do is work it a little bit, 570 00:21:07,916 --> 00:21:09,341 Make sure your drill bit's clean 571 00:21:09,494 --> 00:21:10,826 And work the material again, 572 00:21:10,919 --> 00:21:12,328 Make sure your drill bit's clean. 573 00:21:12,346 --> 00:21:14,087 ♪ ♪ 574 00:21:14,107 --> 00:21:16,181 - Drill press, can we get this [bleep] done, please? 575 00:21:16,276 --> 00:21:18,167 I don't know. 576 00:21:18,185 --> 00:21:20,111 - He's been there 20 minutes going in and out 577 00:21:20,262 --> 00:21:22,262 And it's not moving. 578 00:21:22,282 --> 00:21:23,930 - I need this handle on this knife. 579 00:21:23,950 --> 00:21:25,283 Whoo! 580 00:21:25,510 --> 00:21:27,343 This is a huge weight off my shoulder 581 00:21:27,361 --> 00:21:28,861 Getting this handle fit up to the tang here. 582 00:21:29,013 --> 00:21:31,013 But I'm definitely feeling the time 583 00:21:31,032 --> 00:21:33,106 Burn up from the clock. 584 00:21:33,126 --> 00:21:34,458 [rock music] 585 00:21:34,610 --> 00:21:36,519 - I've got my guard shaped up and fit. 586 00:21:36,537 --> 00:21:40,280 Now it's time to hot fit the tang to the handle. 587 00:21:40,300 --> 00:21:41,874 - The best time to do a burn through 588 00:21:42,026 --> 00:21:43,784 Is on your own time at home. 589 00:21:43,803 --> 00:21:46,028 Not here. - [laughs] 590 00:21:46,047 --> 00:21:47,120 - [bleep]. 591 00:21:47,140 --> 00:21:49,140 It's not going smoothly. 592 00:21:49,291 --> 00:21:51,642 I'm worried that as I'm doing this, I'm going to split 593 00:21:51,869 --> 00:21:53,627 My handle material and have to start over. 594 00:21:53,646 --> 00:21:55,295 I know that I don't have enough time 595 00:21:55,315 --> 00:21:57,373 To do another handle at this point. 596 00:21:57,391 --> 00:22:00,042 - Ah. Golly. Come on, matthew. 597 00:22:00,061 --> 00:22:01,152 - Matthew, hit it harder. 598 00:22:01,303 --> 00:22:02,969 - No, don't hit it harder. 599 00:22:02,989 --> 00:22:04,713 - You're taking the fun out of it, dave. 600 00:22:04,807 --> 00:22:07,232 - Finally, it bottoms out and fits. 601 00:22:07,385 --> 00:22:09,493 It's a huge relief that the handle's on 602 00:22:09,645 --> 00:22:12,404 And I'm that much closer to glue up. 603 00:22:12,498 --> 00:22:16,983 - Bladesmiths, you are down to the final 30 minutes. 604 00:22:17,003 --> 00:22:18,485 - I have to add a pommel to this knife 605 00:22:18,504 --> 00:22:20,987 So the handle doesn't fly off the back. 606 00:22:21,007 --> 00:22:23,174 - That butt cap and guard are compression. 607 00:22:23,325 --> 00:22:24,991 So that's holding your handle together. 608 00:22:25,011 --> 00:22:28,161 - I'm grabbing some penstock that I can put 609 00:22:28,181 --> 00:22:31,665 Over the tang and hopefully weld all three together. 610 00:22:31,684 --> 00:22:34,259 It's not moving anywhere. I feel pretty good about it. 611 00:22:34,412 --> 00:22:37,188 ♪ ♪ 612 00:22:37,339 --> 00:22:39,339 - At this point, all I have to do is sharpen my blade. 613 00:22:39,359 --> 00:22:41,359 In round one, 614 00:22:41,510 --> 00:22:44,753 J wanted me to make my edge geometry a little finer 615 00:22:44,772 --> 00:22:47,347 And take a little bit of weight off the blade. 616 00:22:47,367 --> 00:22:48,682 - The car hood stab and slice, 617 00:22:48,701 --> 00:22:50,034 One of these tests that really 618 00:22:50,185 --> 00:22:52,595 Tests the edge geometry of your blade. 619 00:22:52,613 --> 00:22:55,264 So this is where we talk about that appleseed edge 620 00:22:55,282 --> 00:22:57,600 Being the ideal edge 'cause it's very supportive. 621 00:22:57,618 --> 00:23:00,044 - I'm testing and feeling it with my fingers 622 00:23:00,195 --> 00:23:02,696 And I'm liking what I see. 623 00:23:02,715 --> 00:23:04,273 [rock music] 624 00:23:04,291 --> 00:23:07,200 - I'm really low on time. I got to get this handle on. 625 00:23:07,220 --> 00:23:09,202 I put my blade in and there's a gap. 626 00:23:09,222 --> 00:23:10,796 That doesn't work. 627 00:23:10,948 --> 00:23:12,798 I need to get this fixed right now. 628 00:23:12,950 --> 00:23:15,726 - Probably go to the grinder and take four little corners 629 00:23:15,878 --> 00:23:17,302 Off the end of that tang 630 00:23:17,397 --> 00:23:18,879 And probably it'd slide right in and fit perfectly. 631 00:23:18,898 --> 00:23:21,306 - And I think maybe I can fill it. 632 00:23:21,459 --> 00:23:25,127 So I grab a piece of d10 and I make a spacer. 633 00:23:25,146 --> 00:23:27,888 - Can adding a wedge introduce undue stress? 634 00:23:27,907 --> 00:23:29,907 - It could bust loose, which will allow 635 00:23:30,058 --> 00:23:32,576 That handle to start moving a bit. 636 00:23:32,728 --> 00:23:35,804 - I roughly shape out my handle and I put the best edge 637 00:23:35,823 --> 00:23:38,824 That I possibly can with this time remaining. 638 00:23:38,976 --> 00:23:43,829 - Five, four, three, two, one. 639 00:23:43,923 --> 00:23:46,090 Bladesmiths, second round of this competition is over. 640 00:23:46,241 --> 00:23:49,334 - This handle might be the roughest and fastest handle 641 00:23:49,487 --> 00:23:51,320 I've ever made, but it'll work. 642 00:23:51,338 --> 00:23:54,323 I can't believe I even finished that handle. 643 00:23:54,341 --> 00:23:55,749 [tense music] 644 00:23:55,768 --> 00:23:57,843 - All right, bladesmiths. This is our strength test. 645 00:23:57,995 --> 00:24:01,087 The car hood stab and chop. 646 00:24:01,107 --> 00:24:02,181 Mike, you're up first, you ready to go? 647 00:24:02,333 --> 00:24:04,183 - Let's do it. - All right, cool. 648 00:24:04,335 --> 00:24:05,776 ♪ ♪ 649 00:24:05,928 --> 00:24:07,503 - This test is crazy because, I mean, 650 00:24:07,521 --> 00:24:08,612 You're stabbing through metal. 651 00:24:08,764 --> 00:24:10,355 My heart's just beating. 652 00:24:10,508 --> 00:24:13,934 ♪ ♪ 653 00:24:13,953 --> 00:24:17,029 [rock music] 654 00:24:17,181 --> 00:24:19,848 ♪ ♪ 655 00:24:19,867 --> 00:24:23,018 - [grunting] 656 00:24:23,037 --> 00:24:29,925 ♪ ♪ 657 00:24:36,959 --> 00:24:38,625 Mike, you survived. 658 00:24:38,719 --> 00:24:41,628 I'm not a huge fan of the guard facing the direction it is. 659 00:24:41,647 --> 00:24:43,463 I would rather it was the other way around 660 00:24:43,483 --> 00:24:45,040 Because if you're not paying attention, 661 00:24:45,059 --> 00:24:47,467 You could still actually slip up on this blade. 662 00:24:47,487 --> 00:24:49,636 But everything held together. 663 00:24:49,730 --> 00:24:51,304 Good job. - Thanks, j. 664 00:24:51,324 --> 00:24:53,549 - How you feeling, dillon? - Little nervous. 665 00:24:53,567 --> 00:24:54,474 - It's all right. We'll get through it together. 666 00:24:54,494 --> 00:24:55,551 - Yep. 667 00:24:55,569 --> 00:24:57,811 ♪ ♪ 668 00:24:57,830 --> 00:25:02,074 That car hood is sturdy and j. Does not take it easy 669 00:25:02,226 --> 00:25:03,892 And I am definitely starting to feel the nerves. 670 00:25:03,911 --> 00:25:07,988 ♪ ♪ 671 00:25:08,007 --> 00:25:11,083 [rock music] 672 00:25:11,235 --> 00:25:14,236 ♪ ♪ 673 00:25:14,255 --> 00:25:17,072 [banging] 674 00:25:17,091 --> 00:25:23,979 ♪ ♪ 675 00:25:29,862 --> 00:25:31,177 - All right, dillon, you survived. 676 00:25:31,197 --> 00:25:34,773 A little bit of dulling but it held up just fine. 677 00:25:34,867 --> 00:25:36,942 You got some gapping at the base of the blade here 678 00:25:37,094 --> 00:25:39,928 And in your handle setup, but it didn't come apart. 679 00:25:39,947 --> 00:25:41,688 Good job. - Thank you. 680 00:25:41,707 --> 00:25:43,707 - How you feeling, matthew? - Great. 681 00:25:43,859 --> 00:25:45,617 - Let's do it then. [laughter] 682 00:25:45,770 --> 00:25:47,770 ♪ ♪ 683 00:25:47,788 --> 00:25:50,363 - Seeing the other two knives tested I realized 684 00:25:50,383 --> 00:25:52,383 What a brutal test it is to these knives. 685 00:25:52,534 --> 00:25:55,535 I know j. Is just gonna beat the heck out of my knife 686 00:25:55,555 --> 00:25:57,129 And really put it through the wringer. 687 00:25:57,281 --> 00:26:01,207 ♪ ♪ 688 00:26:01,227 --> 00:26:04,286 [rock music] 689 00:26:04,305 --> 00:26:07,456 ♪ ♪ 690 00:26:07,474 --> 00:26:10,459 [banging] 691 00:26:10,477 --> 00:26:17,366 ♪ ♪ 692 00:26:22,823 --> 00:26:25,157 - Matthew, you survived. Your edge held up fine. 693 00:26:25,309 --> 00:26:26,491 Just a little bit of glinting. 694 00:26:26,644 --> 00:26:28,644 But this guard is extremely thin. 695 00:26:28,662 --> 00:26:30,737 Even with a glove on when I was stabbing, 696 00:26:30,756 --> 00:26:32,331 I could feel the edges of that guard. 697 00:26:32,483 --> 00:26:33,591 A little more mass, a little more contouring 698 00:26:33,742 --> 00:26:35,984 Would have helped, but otherwise you survived. 699 00:26:36,003 --> 00:26:37,911 Good job. - Thank you. 700 00:26:37,930 --> 00:26:39,488 Doug. 701 00:26:39,506 --> 00:26:41,506 ♪ ♪ 702 00:26:41,601 --> 00:26:43,675 - All right, bladesmiths. This is the sharpness test. 703 00:26:43,828 --> 00:26:45,327 The antifreeze bottle slice. 704 00:26:45,346 --> 00:26:46,845 ♪ ♪ 705 00:26:46,997 --> 00:26:48,088 Mike, you're up first. You ready? 706 00:26:48,107 --> 00:26:50,274 - Yep, let's do it. - Let's do this. 707 00:26:51,836 --> 00:26:58,598 ♪ ♪ 708 00:26:58,618 --> 00:27:01,677 [rock music] 709 00:27:01,695 --> 00:27:08,584 ♪ ♪ 710 00:27:13,132 --> 00:27:15,023 All right, mike, let's talk about your weapon here. 711 00:27:15,117 --> 00:27:17,450 Your edge, it cut very cleanly 712 00:27:17,470 --> 00:27:18,785 Through these antifreeze bottles, 713 00:27:18,804 --> 00:27:20,212 And at the same time, 714 00:27:20,364 --> 00:27:22,197 It punctures and slices well. 715 00:27:22,216 --> 00:27:23,715 Overall, sir, your weapon... 716 00:27:23,868 --> 00:27:25,792 It will cut. - All right. 717 00:27:25,811 --> 00:27:27,144 - All right, dillon, your turn, sir. 718 00:27:27,295 --> 00:27:28,553 You ready? - Ready as I'll ever be. 719 00:27:28,706 --> 00:27:30,389 - All right, let's do this. 720 00:27:30,541 --> 00:27:32,132 - After watching mike's blade cut 721 00:27:32,151 --> 00:27:33,651 Real cleanly through those bottles, 722 00:27:33,802 --> 00:27:35,802 I'm definitely starting to feel the pressure. 723 00:27:35,821 --> 00:27:38,397 I definitely ran out of time sharpening the blade, 724 00:27:38,549 --> 00:27:40,732 So if my blade doesn't cut as well as theirs, 725 00:27:40,885 --> 00:27:42,384 I'm thinking I'm going home. 726 00:27:42,403 --> 00:27:42,660 ♪ ♪ 727 00:27:47,224 --> 00:27:53,837 ♪ ♪ 728 00:28:05,759 --> 00:28:07,851 - All right, dillon, let's talk about your weapon here. 729 00:28:08,078 --> 00:28:10,503 I really appreciate the adjustment you made 730 00:28:10,523 --> 00:28:13,506 To bring your handle almost in line with the spine. 731 00:28:13,600 --> 00:28:17,436 That allowed me to have a very deep thrust in here. 732 00:28:17,588 --> 00:28:19,254 Little curve there with a swing of that, 733 00:28:19,273 --> 00:28:21,590 But the edge, it's sharp. 734 00:28:21,608 --> 00:28:23,258 Overall, for this test, 735 00:28:23,277 --> 00:28:25,260 It will cut. - Thank you. 736 00:28:25,279 --> 00:28:26,853 - Matthew, your turn, sir. You ready? 737 00:28:26,872 --> 00:28:28,280 - Yes, sir. - Let's do this. 738 00:28:28,432 --> 00:28:35,295 ♪ ♪ 739 00:28:36,215 --> 00:28:39,124 [rock music] 740 00:28:39,276 --> 00:28:45,889 ♪ ♪ 741 00:28:49,729 --> 00:28:51,470 All right, matthew, let's talk about your blade here. 742 00:28:51,564 --> 00:28:52,804 It's nicely balanced. 743 00:28:52,957 --> 00:28:54,806 Your edge is sharp. 744 00:28:54,959 --> 00:28:56,716 Those are clean cuts all the way through. 745 00:28:56,810 --> 00:28:58,293 Overall, sir, your weapon, 746 00:28:58,312 --> 00:28:59,903 It will cut. - Thank you. 747 00:29:00,130 --> 00:29:03,799 ♪ ♪ 748 00:29:03,817 --> 00:29:05,968 - Now bladesmiths, we gave you a difficult challenge, 749 00:29:06,061 --> 00:29:07,244 And all of you stepped up to the plate 750 00:29:07,395 --> 00:29:09,321 And brought forward high functioning 751 00:29:09,415 --> 00:29:11,081 Strong and sharp blades. 752 00:29:11,308 --> 00:29:13,308 But as you know, only two of you can join us 753 00:29:13,401 --> 00:29:14,643 In the final round of this competition 754 00:29:14,736 --> 00:29:16,645 And our judges have made a final decision. 755 00:29:16,738 --> 00:29:19,314 The bladesmith leaving the forge is... 756 00:29:19,333 --> 00:29:20,999 [dramatic music] 757 00:29:21,151 --> 00:29:22,575 Dillon. 758 00:29:22,595 --> 00:29:24,152 Unfortunately, your blade just didn't make the cut, man. 759 00:29:24,171 --> 00:29:25,837 And j.'s gonna tell you why. 760 00:29:25,931 --> 00:29:27,580 - Dillon, you should be very proud of your performance, 761 00:29:27,600 --> 00:29:29,600 But you've got excessive gapping at the face 762 00:29:29,751 --> 00:29:30,826 Of the blade and on the handle. 763 00:29:30,919 --> 00:29:31,751 That's why we're letting you go. 764 00:29:31,771 --> 00:29:33,103 - Makes sense. 765 00:29:33,255 --> 00:29:34,663 - Dillon, you're a talented smith, 766 00:29:34,681 --> 00:29:35,773 But unfortunately, you're not going to be 767 00:29:35,924 --> 00:29:36,999 Moving forward in the competition. 768 00:29:37,092 --> 00:29:38,166 I'm gonna have to ask you to please 769 00:29:38,185 --> 00:29:39,926 Step off the forge floor. 770 00:29:39,945 --> 00:29:41,169 - Thanks for having me, guys. - Good job, dillon. 771 00:29:41,188 --> 00:29:42,428 - I had a lot of fun. 772 00:29:42,448 --> 00:29:44,689 I'm definitely proud of what I produced here. 773 00:29:44,842 --> 00:29:47,433 I definitely don't regret passing the steel to mike. 774 00:29:47,453 --> 00:29:49,194 I still made a blade, so I can't complain. 775 00:29:49,346 --> 00:29:52,939 ♪ ♪ 776 00:29:52,958 --> 00:29:54,533 - Well, mike, matthew, gentlemen, congratulations. 777 00:29:54,685 --> 00:29:56,609 You're going into the third and final round 778 00:29:56,629 --> 00:29:58,778 Where you'll be battling it out from your home forges 779 00:29:58,872 --> 00:30:00,372 Fighting for that title of "forged in fire" champion 780 00:30:00,466 --> 00:30:02,949 And a check for $10,000. 781 00:30:03,043 --> 00:30:04,784 Now, guys, in this final round, 782 00:30:04,804 --> 00:30:06,711 You will be building an iconic weapon from history. 783 00:30:06,806 --> 00:30:08,288 And that weapon is this. 784 00:30:08,307 --> 00:30:11,308 [rock music] 785 00:30:11,535 --> 00:30:12,959 ♪ ♪ 786 00:30:13,053 --> 00:30:15,720 A matched set of curved katars. 787 00:30:15,873 --> 00:30:18,056 ♪ ♪ 788 00:30:18,150 --> 00:30:20,876 - While the katar was immensely popular in india 789 00:30:20,894 --> 00:30:22,969 During the 16th and 17th century, 790 00:30:22,988 --> 00:30:25,730 This curved version is extremely rare and has been 791 00:30:25,883 --> 00:30:28,066 Hailed as one of the most unique weapons in history. 792 00:30:28,218 --> 00:30:30,052 The ornate handle construction features 793 00:30:30,070 --> 00:30:31,386 Two bars for the grip 794 00:30:31,405 --> 00:30:32,888 And provides the user enough control 795 00:30:32,906 --> 00:30:34,906 To make a very effective fighting knife. 796 00:30:35,000 --> 00:30:37,392 As a pair, the curved katars were designed 797 00:30:37,485 --> 00:30:38,894 To deliver quick and lethal stabs 798 00:30:38,987 --> 00:30:41,063 And slashes using both arms. 799 00:30:41,081 --> 00:30:43,841 Today, this one-of-a-kind weapon can be seen on display 800 00:30:43,992 --> 00:30:46,343 At the metropolitan museum of art in new york. 801 00:30:46,570 --> 00:30:49,254 - Bladesmiths, you've got two curved blades on here 802 00:30:49,406 --> 00:30:51,831 That need to measure between 11 and 12 inches. 803 00:30:51,851 --> 00:30:53,517 On both those blades, you need to have two fullers 804 00:30:53,668 --> 00:30:54,852 On both sides. 805 00:30:55,003 --> 00:30:57,079 Now down to the handle. You've got two sidebars. 806 00:30:57,097 --> 00:30:58,763 You need to have cross bars 807 00:30:58,916 --> 00:31:00,599 Which will be used as your grip. 808 00:31:00,751 --> 00:31:03,343 - Yo, what is that? 809 00:31:03,362 --> 00:31:05,437 [laughs] 810 00:31:05,589 --> 00:31:06,679 Kind of looks like something a pirate 811 00:31:06,699 --> 00:31:07,939 Would have under his sleeve. 812 00:31:08,033 --> 00:31:09,515 It'll be interesting. 813 00:31:09,535 --> 00:31:11,034 - All right, gentlemen, you have four days 814 00:31:11,261 --> 00:31:12,852 At your home forges to build these blades. 815 00:31:12,872 --> 00:31:15,280 Do your very best work. We will see you in four days. 816 00:31:15,432 --> 00:31:17,282 ♪ ♪ 817 00:31:17,376 --> 00:31:21,453 [upbeat rock music] 818 00:31:21,605 --> 00:31:23,772 - I'm back home here in sylva, north carolina. 819 00:31:23,790 --> 00:31:26,625 And I'm super excited to get started on these curved katars. 820 00:31:26,777 --> 00:31:28,385 ♪ ♪ 821 00:31:28,612 --> 00:31:30,612 Today, I'm going to try to get the blades forged 822 00:31:30,631 --> 00:31:33,448 And possibly the cross bars. 823 00:31:33,467 --> 00:31:37,452 My biggest concern is creating fullers in the blade. 824 00:31:37,545 --> 00:31:39,229 I'll put the piece of steel in between 825 00:31:39,456 --> 00:31:43,975 Those two dyes and forge the fuller. 826 00:31:44,128 --> 00:31:45,961 This is the part I was most nervous about, 827 00:31:46,054 --> 00:31:47,738 So I'm going to take it nice and slow. 828 00:31:47,889 --> 00:31:50,574 [clanking] 829 00:31:50,801 --> 00:31:53,301 ♪ ♪ 830 00:31:53,395 --> 00:31:55,487 Finally, got my fullers roughed in. 831 00:31:55,639 --> 00:31:58,323 Day one has come to a close and I feel like 832 00:31:58,475 --> 00:32:01,309 I've accomplished everything I set out to do. 833 00:32:01,328 --> 00:32:04,829 And I'm looking forward to tearing into it tomorrow. 834 00:32:04,982 --> 00:32:09,092 ♪ ♪ 835 00:32:09,244 --> 00:32:12,671 - We're at the home forge in west point, nebraska. 836 00:32:12,765 --> 00:32:15,265 I'm liking the shape. Looking good so far. 837 00:32:15,417 --> 00:32:17,492 I'm hoping to forge it predominantly out of 838 00:32:17,585 --> 00:32:19,919 Homogenous steel one piece construction. 839 00:32:20,013 --> 00:32:22,013 So gonna be a lot of forging. 840 00:32:22,166 --> 00:32:24,608 I'm thinking this one steel construction, 841 00:32:24,759 --> 00:32:27,352 You know, might put me over the top. 842 00:32:27,504 --> 00:32:29,112 ♪ ♪ 843 00:32:29,339 --> 00:32:32,282 I'm stoked about how it's looking right now. 844 00:32:32,509 --> 00:32:35,768 I got some good progress going on both blades 845 00:32:35,788 --> 00:32:39,105 And a couple of the brackets on one of the blades. 846 00:32:39,124 --> 00:32:41,032 So you know, I'm feeling good. 847 00:32:41,126 --> 00:32:42,867 That's working. 848 00:32:43,020 --> 00:32:45,036 ♪ ♪ 849 00:32:45,189 --> 00:32:46,964 - My priority for day two is getting 850 00:32:47,191 --> 00:32:49,191 A lot of the fabrication for my handles done. 851 00:32:49,284 --> 00:32:51,193 These are the cross bars for the handle. 852 00:32:51,211 --> 00:32:52,952 Challenges are going to be getting these handles 853 00:32:52,972 --> 00:32:54,529 Just right. 854 00:32:54,548 --> 00:32:57,140 So I've just done what's called a reverse twist there. 855 00:32:57,292 --> 00:33:00,477 I've got the frames fabricated for my blades 856 00:33:00,628 --> 00:33:03,872 And the cross bars and it's time to start assembling them. 857 00:33:03,890 --> 00:33:08,043 I'm not liking how far apart my handle cross bars are. 858 00:33:08,061 --> 00:33:09,486 It's a little uncomfortable. 859 00:33:09,637 --> 00:33:14,491 So what I'm going to do is make the u-frames over. 860 00:33:14,718 --> 00:33:17,068 ♪ ♪ 861 00:33:17,162 --> 00:33:19,496 My handle in round two wasn't quite perfect 862 00:33:19,647 --> 00:33:21,406 And I want to make sure that doesn't happen 863 00:33:21,558 --> 00:33:23,558 In the final round. 864 00:33:23,651 --> 00:33:25,076 It was a little frustrating to have 865 00:33:25,170 --> 00:33:26,911 To go back to the drawing board and start over with those, 866 00:33:27,064 --> 00:33:28,821 But I'm going to keep moving forward 867 00:33:28,915 --> 00:33:29,914 And make it happen anyway. 868 00:33:30,067 --> 00:33:31,675 All right, I think that one's good. 869 00:33:31,902 --> 00:33:33,568 ♪ ♪ 870 00:33:33,587 --> 00:33:34,736 - It's the morning of day three, 871 00:33:34,755 --> 00:33:36,071 And I'm feeling good about this. 872 00:33:36,164 --> 00:33:38,923 Today, I got to get those brackets done. 873 00:33:39,076 --> 00:33:40,242 I need it to be comfortable in their hands. 874 00:33:40,335 --> 00:33:42,744 That means that it's better to go wider. 875 00:33:42,763 --> 00:33:44,429 So I want to make sure that they're not 876 00:33:44,523 --> 00:33:46,931 Digging into their arms. 877 00:33:47,026 --> 00:33:48,358 They're looking good. 878 00:33:48,585 --> 00:33:51,419 ♪ ♪ 879 00:33:51,438 --> 00:33:53,938 I'm having a little bit of an issue getting these 880 00:33:54,091 --> 00:33:55,774 Two sides of the brackets lined up perfectly. 881 00:33:55,926 --> 00:33:57,534 Looks like [bleep]. 882 00:33:57,761 --> 00:33:59,778 ♪ ♪ 883 00:33:59,872 --> 00:34:01,538 [metal snaps] oh! 884 00:34:01,765 --> 00:34:03,448 [bleep]. 885 00:34:03,600 --> 00:34:05,116 ♪ ♪ 886 00:34:05,210 --> 00:34:07,619 This is a big deal because it's one piece construction. 887 00:34:07,713 --> 00:34:10,622 I might have to forge a new blade from scratch. 888 00:34:10,716 --> 00:34:11,798 I'm [bleep] right now. 889 00:34:15,888 --> 00:34:17,220 I think before I start making another one, 890 00:34:17,372 --> 00:34:17,779 I might try to forge weld that back on there. 891 00:34:17,798 --> 00:34:20,557 ♪ ♪ 892 00:34:20,708 --> 00:34:23,118 If I get this back on there, it'd be a miracle. 893 00:34:23,136 --> 00:34:25,136 ♪ ♪ 894 00:34:25,289 --> 00:34:26,712 Oh, [bleep]. 895 00:34:26,732 --> 00:34:28,623 All right, I'm calling it for today. 896 00:34:28,642 --> 00:34:30,067 I'm done. 897 00:34:30,294 --> 00:34:31,884 I'm trying to stay positive, but I don't-- 898 00:34:31,904 --> 00:34:34,220 I don't see myself making two at this point. 899 00:34:34,239 --> 00:34:35,964 Today was pretty much a loss. 900 00:34:35,982 --> 00:34:38,575 I gotta figure this out tomorrow for sure. 901 00:34:38,726 --> 00:34:40,819 [upbeat rock music] 902 00:34:40,913 --> 00:34:42,487 - It's day four. 903 00:34:42,639 --> 00:34:44,581 Yesterday, I got most of the fabrication 904 00:34:44,732 --> 00:34:46,583 Done for my handles. 905 00:34:46,734 --> 00:34:48,476 Got the handles attached to the blades 906 00:34:48,495 --> 00:34:50,145 And ready for heat treat. 907 00:34:50,163 --> 00:34:51,922 There's always a moment of truth. 908 00:34:52,073 --> 00:34:53,498 I'm a little nervous going into it. 909 00:34:53,650 --> 00:34:57,594 ♪ ♪ 910 00:34:57,745 --> 00:34:59,245 Yeah, that one looks good. 911 00:34:59,264 --> 00:35:00,839 Getting number two, and we're good to go. 912 00:35:00,991 --> 00:35:04,993 ♪ ♪ 913 00:35:05,011 --> 00:35:06,937 Good work. 914 00:35:07,088 --> 00:35:08,921 I feel ecstatic about my progress. 915 00:35:08,941 --> 00:35:12,016 I'm really pleased with the way they're looking. 916 00:35:12,169 --> 00:35:13,501 - So I got this broken blade. 917 00:35:13,520 --> 00:35:15,337 I'ma need to try to salvage this. 918 00:35:15,355 --> 00:35:17,280 I'm going to try to weld the bracket back together. 919 00:35:18,675 --> 00:35:20,358 If this weld does not work, 920 00:35:20,510 --> 00:35:21,767 I'm probably not going to be able 921 00:35:21,787 --> 00:35:23,511 To have a second blade to turn in. 922 00:35:23,530 --> 00:35:25,029 Here I go. 923 00:35:25,182 --> 00:35:26,606 ♪ ♪ 924 00:35:26,625 --> 00:35:28,107 Let's see if it holds. 925 00:35:28,127 --> 00:35:30,518 I'm going to throw it a few times 926 00:35:30,537 --> 00:35:32,203 And see what happens. 927 00:35:32,356 --> 00:35:34,189 If it's going to fail, I want it to fail here 928 00:35:34,207 --> 00:35:36,708 In my hands, not when the judges are using it. 929 00:35:36,860 --> 00:35:39,210 ♪ ♪ 930 00:35:39,363 --> 00:35:40,470 I mean, I feel good about that. 931 00:35:40,622 --> 00:35:41,471 [upbeat rock music] 932 00:35:41,623 --> 00:35:42,714 Let's get these handles on here. 933 00:35:42,866 --> 00:35:44,215 ♪ ♪ 934 00:35:44,368 --> 00:35:45,717 So at the end of day four, 935 00:35:45,869 --> 00:35:47,218 Finally got these finished and sharpened. 936 00:35:47,371 --> 00:35:49,462 I am super stoked right now. 937 00:35:49,481 --> 00:35:50,538 Whoo! 938 00:35:50,557 --> 00:35:53,375 [tense music] 939 00:35:53,393 --> 00:35:56,469 ♪ ♪ 940 00:35:56,488 --> 00:35:58,488 - Bladesmiths, it's good to have you back in the forge. 941 00:35:58,640 --> 00:36:01,140 So you just came back from four days at your home forges, 942 00:36:01,160 --> 00:36:04,327 Building a matched set of curved katars. 943 00:36:04,554 --> 00:36:06,237 But before we get into testing your blades, 944 00:36:06,390 --> 00:36:07,572 We want to hear about them. 945 00:36:07,724 --> 00:36:09,407 So mike, how'd it go for you? - It went crazy. 946 00:36:09,559 --> 00:36:11,317 ♪ ♪ 947 00:36:11,336 --> 00:36:13,837 I went with 80crv2 for the blades and the bracket 948 00:36:14,064 --> 00:36:17,657 And then some mild steel for the handles. 949 00:36:17,751 --> 00:36:20,326 - Matthew, how about you? 950 00:36:20,345 --> 00:36:22,512 - I forged the blades from 5160. 951 00:36:22,664 --> 00:36:25,089 For the handles, incorporated a lot of forge texture. 952 00:36:25,242 --> 00:36:26,850 And a reverse twist on the cross bars, 953 00:36:27,001 --> 00:36:29,835 And mortise and tenon joinery to hold it all together. 954 00:36:29,855 --> 00:36:32,247 - Well, bladesmiths, both your sets of blades 955 00:36:32,340 --> 00:36:33,839 Look strong, sharp, and deadly. 956 00:36:33,859 --> 00:36:35,007 Now we have to find out which one of you 957 00:36:35,027 --> 00:36:36,193 Is leaving here with the win today. 958 00:36:36,420 --> 00:36:37,527 Bladesmiths, we're going to put your blades 959 00:36:37,679 --> 00:36:39,421 Through a couple rigorous tests. 960 00:36:39,439 --> 00:36:41,256 And up first, the dynamic keal tests with doug. 961 00:36:41,274 --> 00:36:44,426 ♪ ♪ 962 00:36:44,444 --> 00:36:45,535 - All right, bladesmiths, 963 00:36:45,687 --> 00:36:47,779 Welcome to the dynamic keal test. 964 00:36:47,931 --> 00:36:49,280 ♪ ♪ 965 00:36:49,433 --> 00:36:50,615 Mike, you're up first, you ready? 966 00:36:50,767 --> 00:36:52,767 - I'm ready. - Let's do this. 967 00:36:52,786 --> 00:36:54,211 ♪ ♪ 968 00:36:54,438 --> 00:36:55,212 - The only thing I'm really worried about 969 00:36:55,363 --> 00:36:57,772 Is that those welds pop. 970 00:36:57,791 --> 00:36:59,123 So we're gonna have to see what goes on. 971 00:36:59,276 --> 00:37:01,109 ♪ ♪ 972 00:37:01,127 --> 00:37:04,112 [dramatic music] 973 00:37:04,130 --> 00:37:07,206 ♪ ♪ 974 00:37:07,226 --> 00:37:10,134 [dummy squelching] 975 00:37:10,287 --> 00:37:17,067 ♪ ♪ 976 00:37:21,815 --> 00:37:28,303 ♪ ♪ 977 00:37:28,321 --> 00:37:30,655 - All right, mike, let's talk about your curved katars here. 978 00:37:30,807 --> 00:37:33,232 For a matched set, not bad. 979 00:37:33,252 --> 00:37:36,902 They're almost identical in the feel of your weapon. 980 00:37:36,922 --> 00:37:38,255 Your edges are sharp. 981 00:37:38,406 --> 00:37:40,164 And overall, sir... 982 00:37:40,259 --> 00:37:41,407 It will keal. 983 00:37:41,501 --> 00:37:42,908 - That's great to hear. 984 00:37:42,928 --> 00:37:44,319 - Matthew, your turn, sir. You ready? 985 00:37:44,337 --> 00:37:46,654 - Yes, sir. - Let's have fun. 986 00:37:46,673 --> 00:37:48,414 - I'm a little nervous. 987 00:37:48,433 --> 00:37:50,267 I feel like I've made two solid blades, 988 00:37:50,418 --> 00:37:52,677 But I know they beat the heck out of these knives. 989 00:37:52,771 --> 00:37:55,179 So when it comes down to it, anything could happen. 990 00:37:55,274 --> 00:37:56,106 [dramatic music] 991 00:38:00,353 --> 00:38:03,354 [dramatic music] 992 00:38:03,507 --> 00:38:10,287 ♪ ♪ 993 00:38:13,183 --> 00:38:15,700 [squelching] 994 00:38:15,852 --> 00:38:22,632 ♪ ♪ 995 00:38:27,881 --> 00:38:29,047 - All right, matthew, let's talk about 996 00:38:29,141 --> 00:38:30,548 Your curved katars here. 997 00:38:30,700 --> 00:38:32,717 First up, I like the scale of your blades 998 00:38:32,869 --> 00:38:35,553 Because katars are the-- well, the big daddies 999 00:38:35,647 --> 00:38:38,056 Of push daggers and push daggers are relatively small, 1000 00:38:38,150 --> 00:38:40,558 So there's a scale that goes with it to make it easier 1001 00:38:40,710 --> 00:38:43,545 To control and I think you've got that with your blades. 1002 00:38:43,638 --> 00:38:46,972 That gives also a nice support when I'm stabbing and slashing. 1003 00:38:47,067 --> 00:38:49,734 Overall, sir, your curved katars... 1004 00:38:49,828 --> 00:38:51,069 It will keal. 1005 00:38:51,221 --> 00:38:52,720 - Thank you. 1006 00:38:52,739 --> 00:38:56,724 [tense music] 1007 00:38:56,818 --> 00:38:59,669 - All right, gentlemen, welcome to our dynamic strength test-- 1008 00:38:59,896 --> 00:39:02,672 The kendo stick chop and ballistic tube slice. 1009 00:39:02,899 --> 00:39:04,341 ♪ ♪ 1010 00:39:04,568 --> 00:39:05,567 Mike, you're up first, you ready? 1011 00:39:05,585 --> 00:39:07,159 - Yep, let's do it. - Okay. 1012 00:39:07,179 --> 00:39:10,180 [rock music] 1013 00:39:10,407 --> 00:39:15,018 ♪ ♪ 1014 00:39:15,169 --> 00:39:18,688 [clacking] 1015 00:39:18,915 --> 00:39:25,695 ♪ ♪ 1016 00:39:29,759 --> 00:39:31,034 [clattering] 1017 00:39:31,261 --> 00:39:33,111 ♪ ♪ 1018 00:39:33,205 --> 00:39:35,113 - All right, mike, right off, 1019 00:39:35,265 --> 00:39:36,522 It's an interesting way to build these. 1020 00:39:36,616 --> 00:39:38,023 It's a non-traditional way. 1021 00:39:38,043 --> 00:39:41,711 But the issue I have is that there's so much space 1022 00:39:41,938 --> 00:39:45,440 Around my hands that they kind of 1023 00:39:45,533 --> 00:39:47,550 Are trying to find what's comfortable. 1024 00:39:47,777 --> 00:39:51,629 The other thing that I noticed is your blade 1025 00:39:51,723 --> 00:39:55,058 Is really no longer in line with the handle. 1026 00:39:55,285 --> 00:39:57,468 But, good cutters, they held up. 1027 00:39:57,621 --> 00:39:58,620 Nicely done. 1028 00:39:58,638 --> 00:39:59,804 - Thanks, dave. 1029 00:39:59,898 --> 00:40:00,730 - Matthew, you ready? 1030 00:40:00,882 --> 00:40:02,148 - Let's do it. - Okay. 1031 00:40:04,294 --> 00:40:06,961 ♪ ♪ 1032 00:40:06,980 --> 00:40:09,906 [tense music] 1033 00:40:10,133 --> 00:40:11,799 ♪ ♪ 1034 00:40:11,893 --> 00:40:14,819 [clacking] 1035 00:40:14,971 --> 00:40:21,751 ♪ ♪ 1036 00:40:30,487 --> 00:40:32,670 So, matthew, right off, good traditional look to these. 1037 00:40:32,764 --> 00:40:33,913 I like that a lot. 1038 00:40:34,007 --> 00:40:35,414 They cut like they're supposed to cut. 1039 00:40:35,434 --> 00:40:36,599 They're plenty strong. 1040 00:40:36,826 --> 00:40:37,992 They held their edge beautifully. 1041 00:40:38,011 --> 00:40:40,328 Good job. - Thank you. 1042 00:40:40,346 --> 00:40:41,663 [tense music] 1043 00:40:41,681 --> 00:40:43,181 - Bladesmiths, there is nothing easy 1044 00:40:43,275 --> 00:40:44,607 About fighting in this forge. 1045 00:40:44,759 --> 00:40:46,258 And the two of you proved yourself in the final round 1046 00:40:46,278 --> 00:40:47,610 With some unique blades. 1047 00:40:47,762 --> 00:40:49,428 Now unfortunately, only one of you 1048 00:40:49,522 --> 00:40:50,596 Go home today with the win. 1049 00:40:50,690 --> 00:40:52,356 Today's "forged in fire" champion is... 1050 00:40:52,451 --> 00:40:54,600 [dramatic music] 1051 00:40:54,619 --> 00:40:56,786 Matthew, congratulations, man. 1052 00:40:56,938 --> 00:40:59,289 Mike, you fought hard. You're a talented 'smith. 1053 00:40:59,516 --> 00:41:00,698 But unfortunately, you're not taking home the win today. 1054 00:41:00,792 --> 00:41:01,958 And dave's gonna tell you why. 1055 00:41:02,109 --> 00:41:03,442 - Mike, I commend you on the work 1056 00:41:03,536 --> 00:41:04,852 You put into those blades. 1057 00:41:04,946 --> 00:41:06,445 Going with that non-traditional shape 1058 00:41:06,465 --> 00:41:08,631 And the scale of that handle made them difficult to wield, 1059 00:41:08,783 --> 00:41:10,449 And it started to take some damage. 1060 00:41:10,469 --> 00:41:12,527 Those things combined, that's why we're sending you home. 1061 00:41:12,620 --> 00:41:14,286 - Thanks for the opportunity, guys. 1062 00:41:14,380 --> 00:41:15,472 - Well, mike, unfortunately, 1063 00:41:15,699 --> 00:41:17,215 Your time in this competition has ended. 1064 00:41:17,309 --> 00:41:18,382 I'm gonna have to ask you to please step off 1065 00:41:18,477 --> 00:41:20,201 The forge floor. 1066 00:41:20,220 --> 00:41:21,869 - Thank you, sir. - Good fight, mike. 1067 00:41:21,888 --> 00:41:23,128 - Pretty bummed right now. 1068 00:41:23,223 --> 00:41:25,056 A lot of highs and a lot of lows, 1069 00:41:25,150 --> 00:41:26,799 And here we are. 1070 00:41:26,818 --> 00:41:28,968 I knew I had some stiff competition this whole time. 1071 00:41:29,062 --> 00:41:30,135 Matthew is a great smith. 1072 00:41:30,230 --> 00:41:32,547 He's been doing it for a long time. 1073 00:41:32,565 --> 00:41:34,716 Congrats, matthew-- couldn't go to a better person. 1074 00:41:34,734 --> 00:41:37,385 Good job, dude. 1075 00:41:37,478 --> 00:41:38,661 - Matthew, that makes you today's 1076 00:41:38,813 --> 00:41:40,071 "forged in fire" champion. 1077 00:41:40,165 --> 00:41:42,147 You just got yourself a check for $10,000. 1078 00:41:42,242 --> 00:41:44,575 Congratulations. How you feeling? 1079 00:41:44,728 --> 00:41:45,893 - Fantastic. 1080 00:41:45,912 --> 00:41:47,486 I feel elated. 1081 00:41:47,506 --> 00:41:50,064 Been a hard challenge from the first round to the last. 1082 00:41:50,157 --> 00:41:51,582 - [grunts] 1083 00:41:51,735 --> 00:41:53,676 - I'm just on cloud nine right now. 1084 00:41:53,903 --> 00:41:59,182 ♪ ♪