1 00:00:06,507 --> 00:00:10,234 [intense rock music] 2 00:00:10,252 --> 00:00:14,404 ♪ ♪ 3 00:00:14,423 --> 00:00:16,423 - My name is dan greene. 4 00:00:16,575 --> 00:00:18,517 I'm 25 years old. 5 00:00:18,668 --> 00:00:20,761 I've been making knives about three years now. 6 00:00:20,913 --> 00:00:24,748 From a very early age, I always liked tattoos. 7 00:00:24,841 --> 00:00:26,099 Actually gave myself this sleeve. 8 00:00:26,193 --> 00:00:28,527 In some ways, I would say it's a little better 9 00:00:28,754 --> 00:00:31,104 Than another artist to give you tattoos. 10 00:00:31,257 --> 00:00:33,515 Just...Knuckles hurt quite a bit. 11 00:00:33,609 --> 00:00:35,942 - My name is sean meadows. 12 00:00:36,037 --> 00:00:37,369 I am 20 years old, 13 00:00:37,521 --> 00:00:40,039 And I am a full-time bladesmith and woodworker. 14 00:00:40,266 --> 00:00:43,525 My mother has lent me 1/2 of her garage 15 00:00:43,544 --> 00:00:45,452 To set my entire workshop up in. 16 00:00:45,604 --> 00:00:47,028 As much as I love being able to work 17 00:00:47,048 --> 00:00:48,530 In my mom's garage, 18 00:00:48,549 --> 00:00:50,774 Winning $10,000 would finally 19 00:00:50,793 --> 00:00:53,510 Be the ticket that I need to move out into my own shop. 20 00:00:54,797 --> 00:00:56,538 - My name is jd bostick. 21 00:00:56,632 --> 00:00:57,631 First learned to bladesmith 22 00:00:57,783 --> 00:00:58,949 About 12 years ago. 23 00:00:58,967 --> 00:01:00,875 I have two kids. 24 00:01:00,969 --> 00:01:04,063 Their names are kaya and miko. 25 00:01:04,214 --> 00:01:06,139 They inspired me to get on "forged in fire." 26 00:01:06,233 --> 00:01:08,809 They said, "just don't get out in the first round," 27 00:01:08,961 --> 00:01:10,552 So here's hoping. 28 00:01:10,571 --> 00:01:14,298 - I'm ron berkland. I'm 50 years old. 29 00:01:14,316 --> 00:01:16,650 I've been bladesmithing for three years. 30 00:01:16,802 --> 00:01:18,302 I was in the military 31 00:01:18,320 --> 00:01:20,304 Where I spent 18 years in the national guard. 32 00:01:20,397 --> 00:01:21,896 And I spent four years active duty, 33 00:01:21,916 --> 00:01:23,657 So I did 22 years complete. 34 00:01:23,809 --> 00:01:25,325 My experiences in the military 35 00:01:25,419 --> 00:01:28,645 Helped me feel like I can accomplish anything. 36 00:01:28,664 --> 00:01:31,048 - Bladesmiths, welcome to the forge. 37 00:01:32,426 --> 00:01:34,259 The four of you have been chosen to take part 38 00:01:34,411 --> 00:01:36,578 In an intense bladesmithing competition 39 00:01:36,597 --> 00:01:38,764 That'll all culminate with one of you leaving here 40 00:01:38,991 --> 00:01:40,248 With the title of "forged in fire" champion, 41 00:01:40,267 --> 00:01:42,434 And a check for $10,000. 42 00:01:42,661 --> 00:01:44,752 - What am I going to be expected to do? 43 00:01:44,847 --> 00:01:47,439 A canister, canoe damascus. 44 00:01:47,666 --> 00:01:50,834 I am super excited but very nervous. 45 00:01:50,853 --> 00:01:52,427 - Bladesmiths, you've all got a cloth 46 00:01:52,446 --> 00:01:53,612 On the anvils in front of you. 47 00:01:53,763 --> 00:01:55,839 Go ahead and take that off for me. 48 00:01:55,858 --> 00:01:58,342 [exciting music] 49 00:01:58,360 --> 00:02:00,010 Bladesmiths, what you're staring at there 50 00:02:00,103 --> 00:02:02,788 Is a bar of w1 high-carbon steel. 51 00:02:02,939 --> 00:02:04,698 All we're asking you to do 52 00:02:04,850 --> 00:02:06,516 Is make a signature blade 53 00:02:06,535 --> 00:02:09,611 In your signature style using mono steel. 54 00:02:09,630 --> 00:02:11,130 - What's the catch? 55 00:02:11,281 --> 00:02:13,632 It's "forged in fire." there's always a catch. 56 00:02:13,783 --> 00:02:15,617 - Now guys, just make sure 57 00:02:15,636 --> 00:02:17,878 That those blades fall within these following parameters. 58 00:02:18,030 --> 00:02:19,863 Your blade length measured from tip 59 00:02:19,882 --> 00:02:21,623 To where the cutting edge ends in a straight line 60 00:02:21,642 --> 00:02:24,476 Needs to be between 11 and 13 inches. 61 00:02:24,703 --> 00:02:26,294 Each of you will have to turn in a blade 62 00:02:26,388 --> 00:02:28,296 That has a recurved edge. 63 00:02:28,315 --> 00:02:30,983 Now as far as designing for the test goes, 64 00:02:31,210 --> 00:02:32,467 I'm going to leave you in the dark there, guys. 65 00:02:32,486 --> 00:02:33,877 You're not going to know 66 00:02:33,896 --> 00:02:35,061 How we're going to test for strength 67 00:02:35,214 --> 00:02:36,563 Or test for your edge retention 68 00:02:36,715 --> 00:02:38,215 Until we get there. 69 00:02:38,233 --> 00:02:39,883 For this first round of competition, 70 00:02:39,902 --> 00:02:41,994 There are three hours on the clock. 71 00:02:42,221 --> 00:02:43,720 All right, gentlemen, good luck, 72 00:02:43,739 --> 00:02:45,998 Stay sharp, your time starts... 73 00:02:46,149 --> 00:02:48,000 [lights power hum] 74 00:02:50,245 --> 00:02:53,321 - What the hell is going on? 75 00:02:53,415 --> 00:02:56,416 [dramatic music] 76 00:02:56,568 --> 00:02:59,178 - Bladesmiths, as you can see, we're experiencing 77 00:02:59,405 --> 00:03:01,571 A bit of a blackout in the forge today. 78 00:03:01,665 --> 00:03:03,665 Each of you has a lamp behind you. 79 00:03:03,684 --> 00:03:06,593 Go ahead and light then hang them up for me. 80 00:03:06,687 --> 00:03:08,687 Word is that the electrician will not be available 81 00:03:08,838 --> 00:03:12,006 To turn the power back on until after the second round. 82 00:03:12,026 --> 00:03:14,084 There's no power to the power tools. 83 00:03:14,102 --> 00:03:17,512 The only things you have are the forges and hand tools. 84 00:03:17,531 --> 00:03:19,347 You didn't think you're gonna get off that easy, did you? 85 00:03:19,366 --> 00:03:20,848 - Nah. 86 00:03:20,868 --> 00:03:24,094 No power tools, no big blu, 87 00:03:24,112 --> 00:03:25,687 No drill press. 88 00:03:25,781 --> 00:03:27,355 It's going to be challenging, 89 00:03:27,374 --> 00:03:29,023 But that's the fun part of it. 90 00:03:29,117 --> 00:03:30,267 - At the end of each round, 91 00:03:30,360 --> 00:03:31,192 I will ask you to present your work 92 00:03:31,286 --> 00:03:32,936 To our panel of expert judges. 93 00:03:33,029 --> 00:03:34,955 They are the ones who'll be deciding 94 00:03:35,107 --> 00:03:36,940 Which three of you are leaving here empty-handed, 95 00:03:37,033 --> 00:03:38,124 And who's going to be leaving here 96 00:03:38,219 --> 00:03:39,534 With the title of "forged in fire" champion, 97 00:03:39,628 --> 00:03:42,128 And that check for $10,000. 98 00:03:42,281 --> 00:03:45,298 Now, good luck, gentlemen, because your time starts now. 99 00:03:45,392 --> 00:03:48,952 [intense rock music] 100 00:03:48,971 --> 00:03:52,231 ♪ ♪ 101 00:03:52,458 --> 00:03:53,957 Now I got to really pay attention to my watch 102 00:03:54,050 --> 00:03:54,975 'cause with the power going down, 103 00:03:55,127 --> 00:03:56,401 The clock's out too. 104 00:03:56,553 --> 00:03:58,737 These guys have no clock to reference 105 00:03:58,888 --> 00:04:00,572 How long they've got left. 106 00:04:00,799 --> 00:04:04,243 We've never done a no electricity competition. 107 00:04:04,394 --> 00:04:06,152 - Yeah, I mean, the only time we've ever done 108 00:04:06,247 --> 00:04:08,062 Something that was even close is when we were doing 109 00:04:08,082 --> 00:04:09,397 A coal forge situation. - Right. 110 00:04:09,491 --> 00:04:11,416 - And even then, they usually had 111 00:04:11,568 --> 00:04:13,919 Electric angle grinders and things like that. 112 00:04:14,146 --> 00:04:17,405 - I am very concerned about overexertion 113 00:04:17,424 --> 00:04:18,906 Going into this competition. 114 00:04:18,926 --> 00:04:21,093 I'm gonna need to make sure 115 00:04:21,244 --> 00:04:23,095 That I don't get off to too hot of a start, 116 00:04:23,246 --> 00:04:25,489 Or else I'm never going to be able to finish. 117 00:04:25,507 --> 00:04:29,268 - Learning how metal moves under a hammer on an anvil 118 00:04:29,495 --> 00:04:31,661 Are things that a lot of smiths don't learn. 119 00:04:31,755 --> 00:04:34,164 Most of the stock that we start out with 120 00:04:34,182 --> 00:04:36,424 Is already in a bar form. 121 00:04:36,443 --> 00:04:38,426 - I learned all of my skills 122 00:04:38,520 --> 00:04:40,337 From watching videos online. 123 00:04:40,430 --> 00:04:42,339 Feeling like I'm at a disadvantage, 124 00:04:42,357 --> 00:04:44,533 But I'm still gonna try my best. 125 00:04:45,511 --> 00:04:48,194 ♪ ♪ 126 00:04:48,289 --> 00:04:50,196 - I'm excited about seeing this competition, 127 00:04:50,349 --> 00:04:52,291 But we would have had electricity, dave, 128 00:04:52,518 --> 00:04:53,292 If you would remember to pay the damn bill. 129 00:04:53,443 --> 00:04:54,684 - [laughs] 130 00:04:54,778 --> 00:04:59,356 - I had used w1 for a few projects. 131 00:04:59,374 --> 00:05:02,116 I have not moved this much w1 132 00:05:02,136 --> 00:05:04,194 And moved it to this extreme, 133 00:05:04,287 --> 00:05:06,287 So this is gonna be a big challenge. 134 00:05:06,381 --> 00:05:10,884 I want to stretch out the bar to meet my blade requirement. 135 00:05:11,036 --> 00:05:12,602 So that's my biggest focus. 136 00:05:15,724 --> 00:05:18,208 - Just gotta get a blade I can turn in. 137 00:05:18,226 --> 00:05:20,377 W1, it's really hard to work 138 00:05:20,395 --> 00:05:22,303 And we get a 1-inch round of it, 139 00:05:22,397 --> 00:05:24,972 And we gotta draw this out... 140 00:05:24,992 --> 00:05:26,049 Without power. 141 00:05:26,068 --> 00:05:27,826 If steel gets too cold, 142 00:05:28,053 --> 00:05:29,828 You can definitely develop cracks in w1. 143 00:05:29,979 --> 00:05:33,481 So, I gotta keep it hot and keep it moving. 144 00:05:33,500 --> 00:05:35,167 [bleep]. 145 00:05:35,318 --> 00:05:37,727 I'm hammering hot metal, have a piece of slag hop off 146 00:05:37,746 --> 00:05:40,580 And land right on my index finger. 147 00:05:40,674 --> 00:05:42,507 And I can immediately feel it blistering. 148 00:05:42,659 --> 00:05:44,584 Thank you. 149 00:05:44,736 --> 00:05:47,237 - If any guy gets an injury that keeps them 150 00:05:47,255 --> 00:05:48,738 From being able to swing, that can take him 151 00:05:48,832 --> 00:05:50,256 Out of the competition completely. 152 00:05:50,409 --> 00:05:52,576 They couldn't go rely on big blu or the presses. 153 00:05:52,594 --> 00:05:54,335 - I just got to push through the pain. 154 00:05:54,355 --> 00:05:56,188 I can't waste any more time. 155 00:05:57,416 --> 00:06:00,192 ♪ ♪ 156 00:06:00,419 --> 00:06:03,195 - Doing what these guys are doing with hand tools 157 00:06:03,346 --> 00:06:06,606 In three hours is very, very abnormal. 158 00:06:06,758 --> 00:06:07,866 - Very interesting. 159 00:06:08,093 --> 00:06:10,184 Dan is kind of ambidextrous right there. 160 00:06:10,204 --> 00:06:11,870 He was just hammering in one hand 161 00:06:12,021 --> 00:06:13,372 And switched over and used the other hand. 162 00:06:13,523 --> 00:06:15,782 - I've taught myself how to use both hands, 163 00:06:15,934 --> 00:06:17,525 Left and right, forging. 164 00:06:17,544 --> 00:06:19,269 I'm going to use it as much as I can 165 00:06:19,287 --> 00:06:21,213 In order not to tire my right arm out. 166 00:06:21,364 --> 00:06:23,440 Even though I'm using both hands, 167 00:06:23,458 --> 00:06:25,959 Man, it would be fantastic to have a press right now, 168 00:06:26,053 --> 00:06:29,221 'cause this is brutal. 169 00:06:29,372 --> 00:06:32,206 - All right, bladesmiths, you are 30 minutes in. 170 00:06:32,226 --> 00:06:34,059 You have 2 hours and 30 minutes left. 171 00:06:34,286 --> 00:06:35,952 - Whoo-wee! 172 00:06:36,045 --> 00:06:37,454 - [chuckles] you're very welcome. 173 00:06:37,472 --> 00:06:40,548 - You can start to see sean's profile coming in now. 174 00:06:40,567 --> 00:06:42,567 Just how is he going to work in that recurve? 175 00:06:42,719 --> 00:06:44,628 - The biggest issue is that I'm not used to 176 00:06:44,646 --> 00:06:46,238 Working with stock that's this thick. 177 00:06:46,465 --> 00:06:47,814 - We know what kind of blades they're making, 178 00:06:47,908 --> 00:06:49,223 I asked for a recurve. 179 00:06:49,317 --> 00:06:51,134 But is there anything really 180 00:06:51,153 --> 00:06:53,136 They can be doing to get ahead of the game? 181 00:06:53,229 --> 00:06:55,138 - With not having the power tools, 182 00:06:55,157 --> 00:06:57,157 They really need to use every portion of that anvil. 183 00:06:57,309 --> 00:06:59,643 - Exactly. - Especially the horn 184 00:06:59,661 --> 00:07:01,086 For that recurve. 185 00:07:01,237 --> 00:07:02,996 That's what the horn of the anvil is meant for. 186 00:07:03,148 --> 00:07:04,814 - I got this thing looking good. 187 00:07:04,833 --> 00:07:06,983 Now I can move forward. 188 00:07:07,002 --> 00:07:08,818 I think I got it. 189 00:07:08,837 --> 00:07:11,337 - ♪ and that's the way you do it ♪ 190 00:07:11,490 --> 00:07:13,098 I have my blade length, 191 00:07:13,249 --> 00:07:15,659 So now I can work on the shape of my blade. 192 00:07:15,677 --> 00:07:18,011 I don't know the tests, 193 00:07:18,105 --> 00:07:20,939 But a recurve tells me there's possibly a chop test. 194 00:07:21,090 --> 00:07:23,683 And then I have to figure in that it could be a stab test, 195 00:07:23,835 --> 00:07:25,610 So I have to have a decent tip on my blade. 196 00:07:25,837 --> 00:07:28,338 - This is one of those competitions that having 197 00:07:28,356 --> 00:07:30,523 A knowledge of a lot of different knife shapes 198 00:07:30,617 --> 00:07:32,117 Would really pay off. 199 00:07:32,268 --> 00:07:33,677 Because you can start thinking, okay, 200 00:07:33,695 --> 00:07:36,196 What shape is going to allow me to move 201 00:07:36,348 --> 00:07:38,698 The least amount of metal in the quickest amount of time? 202 00:07:38,792 --> 00:07:40,366 - It's getting there. 203 00:07:40,519 --> 00:07:43,036 My wife is a big doug fan. 204 00:07:43,188 --> 00:07:47,299 So I want to try to impress doug with my blade. 205 00:07:49,711 --> 00:07:52,637 - We have to have a recurve in the blade. 206 00:07:52,864 --> 00:07:54,197 Doing good. 207 00:07:54,216 --> 00:07:55,640 If I don't give it enough belly, 208 00:07:55,867 --> 00:07:57,642 It's not going to look like a recurve. 209 00:07:57,794 --> 00:07:59,311 I really want to hear doug say that my knife's 210 00:07:59,538 --> 00:08:00,437 "sexy." 211 00:08:01,965 --> 00:08:04,390 - Jd is having some trouble moving that steel. 212 00:08:04,485 --> 00:08:07,227 - Seeing some of those really deep curves in the blade 213 00:08:07,379 --> 00:08:09,045 Get hung up in testing material. 214 00:08:09,064 --> 00:08:11,823 - Having the blister forming is tough. 215 00:08:11,975 --> 00:08:15,142 I'm feeling the grip already getting sore. 216 00:08:15,162 --> 00:08:17,496 [grunts] that bitch is heavy. 217 00:08:17,723 --> 00:08:20,890 But you just have to keep going. 218 00:08:20,909 --> 00:08:26,004 ♪ ♪ 219 00:08:26,155 --> 00:08:30,008 - I got my blade to length. So now I can start shaping it. 220 00:08:30,159 --> 00:08:32,085 I'll probably call the blade shape that I'm going for 221 00:08:32,237 --> 00:08:33,920 Some kind of a kukri. 222 00:08:34,072 --> 00:08:35,180 Looks good. 223 00:08:35,407 --> 00:08:37,240 - Dan's blade is one of the nicer shapes 224 00:08:37,259 --> 00:08:38,499 I've seen in a long time. 225 00:08:38,519 --> 00:08:40,519 And he's doing it all by hand. 226 00:08:40,670 --> 00:08:42,912 - I feel pretty good about the shape. 227 00:08:42,931 --> 00:08:46,007 But I just know I need to get a move on the tang 228 00:08:46,026 --> 00:08:49,419 'cause that's gonna be fairly time-consuming to draw out. 229 00:08:49,437 --> 00:08:52,531 ♪ ♪ 230 00:08:52,682 --> 00:08:54,274 - I'm gonna try to get just a bit more length 231 00:08:54,426 --> 00:08:55,850 And then get to driftin'. 232 00:08:55,944 --> 00:08:57,260 - I've never drifted a hole. 233 00:08:57,279 --> 00:08:58,278 Always drilling. - Never? 234 00:08:58,430 --> 00:09:00,113 - Never. - I've done it like twice. 235 00:09:00,265 --> 00:09:01,598 It's awful. 236 00:09:01,616 --> 00:09:03,116 Normally, you're just gonna drill 237 00:09:03,268 --> 00:09:05,043 Right through the material, and it's super easy. 238 00:09:05,194 --> 00:09:08,288 But I don't have power for a drill press, 239 00:09:08,382 --> 00:09:10,549 So I have to finish up these punches before quench, 240 00:09:10,700 --> 00:09:12,199 Because as soon as the quench happens, 241 00:09:12,219 --> 00:09:15,111 The blade will be too hard to punch pin holes. 242 00:09:15,204 --> 00:09:17,371 But, luckily, drifting these tang holes 243 00:09:17,465 --> 00:09:19,057 Is surprisingly easy. 244 00:09:19,208 --> 00:09:20,300 Hell yeah! 245 00:09:20,452 --> 00:09:21,893 So I am riding high. 246 00:09:22,120 --> 00:09:24,304 ♪ ♪ 247 00:09:24,398 --> 00:09:26,047 - Come on, baby! 248 00:09:26,066 --> 00:09:28,808 I'm putting in the bevels on my blade. 249 00:09:28,960 --> 00:09:30,735 Trying to put in the edge on this 250 00:09:30,887 --> 00:09:32,237 Is gonna be very difficult 251 00:09:32,464 --> 00:09:34,906 Without power tools after it's tempered. 252 00:09:35,058 --> 00:09:37,558 - Developing the traditional skill sets 253 00:09:37,578 --> 00:09:40,061 With just hammer and anvil really allows you 254 00:09:40,080 --> 00:09:41,638 To branch out and do other things. 255 00:09:41,656 --> 00:09:44,307 - I'm pretty confident I'm going 256 00:09:44,326 --> 00:09:46,251 To accomplish this in the time I have left. 257 00:09:48,755 --> 00:09:52,073 - Ten, nine, eight... 258 00:09:52,167 --> 00:09:53,166 Naw, I'm just kidding, guys. 259 00:09:53,318 --> 00:09:54,408 You're halfway through. 260 00:09:54,502 --> 00:09:56,169 You have 90 minutes left. 261 00:09:56,321 --> 00:09:58,171 - That's not funny. - [chuckles] 262 00:09:58,323 --> 00:10:00,156 - If you're up there it's funny. 263 00:10:00,249 --> 00:10:02,267 It's not funny out here. - [chuckles] 264 00:10:02,418 --> 00:10:04,327 After I've got these holes drifted through, 265 00:10:04,346 --> 00:10:06,605 Next thing I know dan and sean, 266 00:10:06,832 --> 00:10:09,499 They are already putting a bevel on this thing. 267 00:10:09,517 --> 00:10:11,610 [bleep], you guys are way ahead of me. 268 00:10:13,338 --> 00:10:15,780 I realized I was falling behind at this point. 269 00:10:15,932 --> 00:10:19,859 So I've got to get a bevel in this blade and fast. 270 00:10:20,011 --> 00:10:21,861 But I've never filed a bevel into a blade before. 271 00:10:22,013 --> 00:10:23,513 So I'm making the choice 272 00:10:23,531 --> 00:10:24,789 To go with my flattening hammer. 273 00:10:25,016 --> 00:10:26,941 - This right now is gonna be hard for these guys. 274 00:10:26,960 --> 00:10:29,443 They gotta forge those bevels all the way in. 275 00:10:29,463 --> 00:10:31,796 You can't get a part of the way and grind it down, 276 00:10:32,023 --> 00:10:33,965 So you got to get that drawn all the way down. 277 00:10:34,117 --> 00:10:35,800 - The flattening hammer works great 278 00:10:36,027 --> 00:10:37,469 To beat a bevel into this thing. 279 00:10:37,696 --> 00:10:39,045 I feel like I made up a lot of ground 280 00:10:39,197 --> 00:10:40,788 In the last 30 minutes 281 00:10:40,807 --> 00:10:42,974 And the end is within sight. 282 00:10:44,961 --> 00:10:46,202 - Feeling it, man. 283 00:10:46,221 --> 00:10:48,221 I feel pretty good about my bevels. 284 00:10:48,373 --> 00:10:50,723 But now I'd have to punch holes. 285 00:10:50,817 --> 00:10:52,225 I'm a little nervous. 286 00:10:52,377 --> 00:10:53,818 I've actually never done that before, 287 00:10:53,970 --> 00:10:55,320 But we'll see how it goes. 288 00:10:55,471 --> 00:10:57,046 - Those punches he's using 289 00:10:57,140 --> 00:10:58,898 Are not made to go through hot metal. 290 00:10:59,050 --> 00:11:02,143 We have drifts in here that are specifically made 291 00:11:02,162 --> 00:11:03,828 To punch holes in steel. 292 00:11:04,981 --> 00:11:06,572 - [bleep]. 293 00:11:06,667 --> 00:11:09,058 As I'm trying to drift this hole, the punch breaks. 294 00:11:09,077 --> 00:11:10,894 So I'm feeling a little bit frustrated. 295 00:11:10,912 --> 00:11:13,487 But I've got to make it work, so I grab another. 296 00:11:13,507 --> 00:11:14,822 [bleep]. 297 00:11:14,841 --> 00:11:15,990 It breaks instantly. 298 00:11:16,009 --> 00:11:17,342 - Oh no. 299 00:11:17,569 --> 00:11:19,326 - Well, now, dan needs to get another punch. 300 00:11:19,421 --> 00:11:22,163 - So I grab a third punch. 301 00:11:22,182 --> 00:11:23,756 And that one breaks as well. 302 00:11:23,909 --> 00:11:25,408 So I'm just, you know, 303 00:11:25,427 --> 00:11:27,185 Getting a little bit frustrated with it. 304 00:11:27,336 --> 00:11:30,171 - Dan's having a lot of trouble trying to get those holes in. 305 00:11:30,190 --> 00:11:32,432 - That punch is spreading out as opposed to going through. 306 00:11:32,526 --> 00:11:35,360 - If I'm not able to punch these holes, 307 00:11:35,587 --> 00:11:37,344 I would definitely be sent home. 308 00:11:37,439 --> 00:11:39,180 I just don't know what to do. 309 00:11:39,199 --> 00:11:40,031 [bleep]. 310 00:11:44,037 --> 00:11:45,929 - There's a blackout, and there's no power tools. 311 00:11:45,947 --> 00:11:47,872 So I'm trying to get these holes punched by hand. 312 00:11:48,099 --> 00:11:49,207 [bleep]. 313 00:11:49,434 --> 00:11:51,209 And these punches keep breaking. 314 00:11:51,436 --> 00:11:53,712 If I'm not able to punch these holes, 315 00:11:53,939 --> 00:11:55,863 I could definitely get eliminated. 316 00:11:55,882 --> 00:11:58,458 But I'm not just gonna give up or throw in the towel. 317 00:11:58,552 --> 00:12:00,201 I'm--I'm gonna keep smashing them in there 318 00:12:00,295 --> 00:12:01,461 Till they're through. 319 00:12:01,613 --> 00:12:02,721 Right on. 320 00:12:02,948 --> 00:12:04,280 So I finally get the punch through. 321 00:12:04,373 --> 00:12:05,965 It's a little bit of relief, 322 00:12:06,117 --> 00:12:07,800 But I've wasted too much time. 323 00:12:07,953 --> 00:12:11,120 - Bladesmiths, you guys have 30 minutes left 324 00:12:11,214 --> 00:12:12,622 Before the first elimination. 325 00:12:12,640 --> 00:12:14,474 - Time is running out. 326 00:12:14,568 --> 00:12:16,292 I need to get this thing in the quench tank, 327 00:12:16,311 --> 00:12:17,460 And I'm freaking out. 328 00:12:17,479 --> 00:12:18,644 It'll have to do. 329 00:12:18,797 --> 00:12:20,146 If I get a warp in the blade, 330 00:12:20,298 --> 00:12:22,056 I'm not gonna have enough time to fix it. 331 00:12:22,075 --> 00:12:24,467 - With just a bit of time on the clock, 332 00:12:24,560 --> 00:12:26,911 Quench the blade, make sure it's straight, 333 00:12:27,138 --> 00:12:29,155 And you can continue to file a hard blade. 334 00:12:29,307 --> 00:12:31,140 It's definitely gonna be harder to move metal, 335 00:12:31,234 --> 00:12:33,251 But you're not gonna get anywhere 336 00:12:33,478 --> 00:12:35,920 If you don't have that blade quenched. 337 00:12:37,832 --> 00:12:40,592 - There we go, three down. Dan's gonna be the last to go. 338 00:12:40,819 --> 00:12:43,669 Bladesmiths, you have 15 minutes left. 339 00:12:43,822 --> 00:12:44,504 - I'm running behind schedule. 340 00:12:44,598 --> 00:12:46,005 We'll see. 341 00:12:46,157 --> 00:12:47,991 I've wasted too much time punching holes. 342 00:12:48,084 --> 00:12:49,842 So I'm gonna take my chances 343 00:12:49,995 --> 00:12:53,420 And skip normalizing in order to save time. 344 00:12:53,515 --> 00:12:55,681 The main thing I'm worried about with cutting corners 345 00:12:55,834 --> 00:12:59,110 With normalizing is that there could be cracks. 346 00:12:59,262 --> 00:13:01,946 - You have two minutes remaining. 347 00:13:03,174 --> 00:13:04,357 There we go. 348 00:13:04,509 --> 00:13:06,009 All right, all four blades are quenched. 349 00:13:06,027 --> 00:13:07,693 Dan's in the oil. 350 00:13:07,788 --> 00:13:09,454 - A little twist. 351 00:13:09,681 --> 00:13:12,532 I do see a small twist at the tip of the blade, 352 00:13:12,684 --> 00:13:14,517 So I'm going to try to straighten it out 353 00:13:14,536 --> 00:13:15,868 With light taps. 354 00:13:16,021 --> 00:13:18,037 There's definitely a risk to doing that, 355 00:13:18,189 --> 00:13:20,706 'cause now there could be cracking as a result. 356 00:13:20,801 --> 00:13:23,693 I hope this decision doesn't have any major lash back. 357 00:13:23,786 --> 00:13:28,197 - Five, four, three, two, one. 358 00:13:28,291 --> 00:13:30,049 Bladesmiths, put down your tools. 359 00:13:30,143 --> 00:13:32,811 The first round of this blackout competition's over. 360 00:13:32,962 --> 00:13:35,814 - I'm very proud of the work that I've done in three hours 361 00:13:36,041 --> 00:13:38,316 Without having a press or a power hammer. 362 00:13:38,467 --> 00:13:40,819 But I'm most nervous in the critique about something 363 00:13:41,046 --> 00:13:43,062 I'm not able to see in the dark. 364 00:13:43,214 --> 00:13:45,398 - Bladesmiths, congratulations. 365 00:13:45,550 --> 00:13:47,325 You guys made it through the first three hours 366 00:13:47,552 --> 00:13:49,735 Of this blackout competition with no electricity, 367 00:13:49,830 --> 00:13:51,996 Solely manpower. 368 00:13:52,223 --> 00:13:53,906 The time has come for the first critique. 369 00:13:54,059 --> 00:13:55,649 Dan, you're up first. You ready? 370 00:13:55,669 --> 00:13:57,126 - Absolutely. - Please present your work. 371 00:13:59,914 --> 00:14:01,339 - All right, dan. 372 00:14:01,490 --> 00:14:04,843 You did a real fine job moving that steel by hand. 373 00:14:05,070 --> 00:14:06,402 You were just chugging right along. 374 00:14:06,495 --> 00:14:08,237 But you did rush the heat treat. 375 00:14:08,256 --> 00:14:09,906 That concerns me. 376 00:14:09,999 --> 00:14:11,850 But everything else, good job. 377 00:14:12,077 --> 00:14:13,576 - Thank you. 378 00:14:13,595 --> 00:14:15,078 - All right, sean, you're up. You're ready? 379 00:14:15,096 --> 00:14:16,354 - Yes, sir. - Please present your work. 380 00:14:19,526 --> 00:14:20,750 - All right, sean. 381 00:14:20,843 --> 00:14:23,586 Got a nice profile with your blade. 382 00:14:23,679 --> 00:14:25,679 But your curvature that you have here, 383 00:14:25,699 --> 00:14:27,440 It's got to flow a little bit more 384 00:14:27,592 --> 00:14:29,926 So that it doesn't get hung up. 385 00:14:30,019 --> 00:14:31,444 If you go to the second round, 386 00:14:31,538 --> 00:14:33,262 You just got to smoothen that out and refine it. 387 00:14:33,356 --> 00:14:36,207 But overall, good job. - Thank you, sir. 388 00:14:36,434 --> 00:14:38,267 - Alright, jd, you ready? - I am, sir. 389 00:14:38,286 --> 00:14:39,335 - Please present your work. 390 00:14:42,365 --> 00:14:45,216 - All right, so jd, good job. 391 00:14:45,368 --> 00:14:48,277 The biggest concern I have with your blade is the profile. 392 00:14:48,371 --> 00:14:50,947 Right now, you've got this large belly 393 00:14:51,040 --> 00:14:52,281 Way at the front of this blade 394 00:14:52,375 --> 00:14:54,467 That may affect the way it cuts. 395 00:14:54,561 --> 00:14:57,637 Handle-wise, it's sticking up above everything. 396 00:14:57,789 --> 00:14:59,564 Kind of drives everything back into the hand. 397 00:14:59,715 --> 00:15:01,474 But the blade is straight. 398 00:15:01,626 --> 00:15:02,475 Good job. 399 00:15:02,569 --> 00:15:03,809 - Thank you, sir. 400 00:15:03,962 --> 00:15:05,144 - Finally, we got ron. You ready? 401 00:15:05,238 --> 00:15:06,295 - Moving forward. 402 00:15:06,314 --> 00:15:07,572 - Please present your work. 403 00:15:10,744 --> 00:15:11,968 - All right, ron. 404 00:15:12,061 --> 00:15:14,579 First up, nice hammer strikes in there. 405 00:15:14,806 --> 00:15:17,990 Now your recurve here, you have a belly 406 00:15:18,084 --> 00:15:20,752 That's prominent to where I can't decide whether 407 00:15:20,979 --> 00:15:22,754 I'm gonna cut with this or cut with this belly. 408 00:15:22,981 --> 00:15:24,589 If you move forward, I'd like to see 409 00:15:24,816 --> 00:15:27,091 Your recurve here be much more subtle. 410 00:15:27,243 --> 00:15:29,986 But overall, good job. 411 00:15:30,004 --> 00:15:33,005 - Gentlemen, you guys all brought forward blades 412 00:15:33,099 --> 00:15:34,599 That met our parameters. 413 00:15:34,826 --> 00:15:36,659 But, guys, in this competition, only three of you 414 00:15:36,752 --> 00:15:38,085 Can join us in the second round. 415 00:15:38,179 --> 00:15:39,420 And although difficult, 416 00:15:39,439 --> 00:15:42,165 Our judges did make a common decision. 417 00:15:42,258 --> 00:15:44,016 The bladesmith leaving the forge is... 418 00:15:44,110 --> 00:15:46,945 [dramatic music] 419 00:15:47,096 --> 00:15:49,855 Jd, unfortunately, your blade didn't make the cut, 420 00:15:50,008 --> 00:15:51,616 And j.'s gonna tell you why. 421 00:15:51,843 --> 00:15:53,767 - Jd, that was a really tough challenge 422 00:15:53,787 --> 00:15:55,602 And we had to pick out little differences. 423 00:15:55,622 --> 00:15:58,957 But the reprofiling of your blade is going to have 424 00:15:59,184 --> 00:16:00,774 More work for you than your other smiths. 425 00:16:00,794 --> 00:16:01,960 That's why we're sending you home. 426 00:16:02,187 --> 00:16:03,853 - I understand. - Well, jd, you showed us 427 00:16:03,946 --> 00:16:06,113 You're a talented smith, but unfortunately 428 00:16:06,132 --> 00:16:07,281 Your time in this competition has ended. 429 00:16:07,300 --> 00:16:08,615 I'm gonna have to ask you to please 430 00:16:08,710 --> 00:16:09,801 Step off the forge floor. 431 00:16:11,287 --> 00:16:12,528 - Even though my kids said, 432 00:16:12,547 --> 00:16:14,197 "just don't get out in the first round," 433 00:16:14,215 --> 00:16:16,532 I know that my kids will always be proud of me. 434 00:16:16,625 --> 00:16:19,460 But when I get home, I am definitely 435 00:16:19,479 --> 00:16:20,979 Gonna remember to pay my electric bill 436 00:16:21,206 --> 00:16:23,481 So I never have to forge in the dark again. 437 00:16:26,135 --> 00:16:27,301 - All right, gentlemen, congratulations. 438 00:16:27,395 --> 00:16:28,728 The three of you are joining us 439 00:16:28,880 --> 00:16:30,062 In the second round of this competition 440 00:16:30,215 --> 00:16:31,656 Where you're adding handles to your blades, 441 00:16:31,883 --> 00:16:33,157 Turning them into fully functioning weapons. 442 00:16:33,309 --> 00:16:35,159 But unfortunately, as you know, 443 00:16:35,386 --> 00:16:36,736 The power is still out in the forge. 444 00:16:36,830 --> 00:16:39,905 So all the tools on the forge floor are out of commission. 445 00:16:40,000 --> 00:16:42,166 But, thankfully for you, 446 00:16:42,318 --> 00:16:43,501 I was able to scrounge these up. 447 00:16:45,396 --> 00:16:46,487 Gentlemen, we've got some battery-powered 448 00:16:46,506 --> 00:16:48,506 Drills and angle grinders for you to use 449 00:16:48,657 --> 00:16:49,674 During the second round. 450 00:16:49,825 --> 00:16:52,251 - We get power equipment now, yes. 451 00:16:52,345 --> 00:16:54,846 Drills, grinders, yay! 452 00:16:54,997 --> 00:16:56,405 That makes me happy. 453 00:16:56,499 --> 00:16:57,515 - Now as far as testing goes, 454 00:16:57,666 --> 00:16:59,500 You're still going into that blind. 455 00:16:59,519 --> 00:17:02,411 But I will tell you, it's gonna be very difficult. 456 00:17:02,430 --> 00:17:04,689 So work as hard as you can during this entire round. 457 00:17:04,840 --> 00:17:06,673 Gentlemen, you only have two hours 458 00:17:06,693 --> 00:17:08,584 On the clock to complete your blades. 459 00:17:08,603 --> 00:17:10,862 Good luck, because that time starts now. 460 00:17:11,013 --> 00:17:15,258 [intense rock music] 461 00:17:15,276 --> 00:17:17,276 Seems like giving these guys the battery powered tools 462 00:17:17,428 --> 00:17:19,019 Makes things a little bit easier for them. 463 00:17:19,039 --> 00:17:20,538 - There's nothing easy about doing this. 464 00:17:20,765 --> 00:17:22,707 I mean, having those power tools, yeah, 465 00:17:22,934 --> 00:17:25,526 It's definitely an advantage over having to file, 466 00:17:25,620 --> 00:17:28,529 But it's still a lot of work that's got to happen out there. 467 00:17:28,623 --> 00:17:30,273 - As soon as the round starts, 468 00:17:30,291 --> 00:17:31,716 I know that the first thing I want to get on this knife 469 00:17:31,943 --> 00:17:33,292 Is a handle. 470 00:17:33,444 --> 00:17:35,294 Trying to find something that I recognize 471 00:17:35,446 --> 00:17:37,947 In this tiny spotlight is very difficult. 472 00:17:38,040 --> 00:17:40,040 - The first round, forging in the dark, 473 00:17:40,060 --> 00:17:41,726 You had all these things that give you light. 474 00:17:41,953 --> 00:17:43,636 - It's even darker in this round than round one. 475 00:17:43,730 --> 00:17:46,972 - My eyes are immediately drawn to two blocks of maple 476 00:17:47,067 --> 00:17:49,233 Because it's a generally reliable hardwood. 477 00:17:49,385 --> 00:17:51,218 But, they are massive. 478 00:17:51,237 --> 00:17:53,296 If this thing doesn't index in the judges' hands, 479 00:17:53,389 --> 00:17:54,721 Well, they're gonna notice. 480 00:17:54,741 --> 00:17:56,982 So I got to start hogging away material fast. 481 00:17:57,077 --> 00:18:00,227 Doing this by hand would be much harder to do. 482 00:18:00,246 --> 00:18:01,987 - Sean's already got the scales on. 483 00:18:02,140 --> 00:18:03,706 - That is a smart move. 484 00:18:06,086 --> 00:18:08,811 - Praise thor's hairy chest-- I have a grinder. 485 00:18:08,904 --> 00:18:10,830 So immediately, I started working on 486 00:18:10,982 --> 00:18:12,906 Readdressing my recurve. 487 00:18:13,000 --> 00:18:14,667 If we didn't have power tools, 488 00:18:14,819 --> 00:18:17,486 I would have had to file by hand. 489 00:18:17,580 --> 00:18:19,672 It is amazing having a grinder. 490 00:18:19,824 --> 00:18:21,340 - What ron's doing right now that I like 491 00:18:21,492 --> 00:18:23,417 Is he'll do a few passes with the angle grinder 492 00:18:23,436 --> 00:18:25,494 And then put his hand on the blade 493 00:18:25,513 --> 00:18:27,513 To see how hot it's getting. 494 00:18:27,665 --> 00:18:30,349 So he's keeping an eye on not losing his temper--smart move. 495 00:18:30,443 --> 00:18:31,776 - That'll work. 496 00:18:34,839 --> 00:18:36,763 - Thank goodness these battery powered tools 497 00:18:36,858 --> 00:18:39,933 Are going to allow me to have a chance of finishing my knife 498 00:18:40,027 --> 00:18:41,119 Within these two hours. 499 00:18:41,346 --> 00:18:42,769 My biggest concern is definitely 500 00:18:42,864 --> 00:18:44,363 The warp in the cutting edge. 501 00:18:44,457 --> 00:18:46,515 So that's the first thing I'm going to address. 502 00:18:46,609 --> 00:18:48,184 - What are some things that dan can do 503 00:18:48,202 --> 00:18:49,852 To straighten that tip out? 504 00:18:49,945 --> 00:18:51,629 - Well, he's got enough material there 505 00:18:51,856 --> 00:18:54,206 That he can grind a lot of that straight. 506 00:18:54,300 --> 00:18:56,467 - My edge is just about as straight as I could 507 00:18:56,694 --> 00:18:58,619 Possibly get it, and I need to move on. 508 00:18:58,638 --> 00:19:00,954 - All right, bladesmiths, you guys have 90 minutes left 509 00:19:01,048 --> 00:19:03,307 In the second round. 510 00:19:03,534 --> 00:19:04,976 - Once the handle material is on, 511 00:19:05,203 --> 00:19:07,461 I can start focusing on my next steps. 512 00:19:07,555 --> 00:19:09,814 Doug told me that he would like to see that cutting edge 513 00:19:10,041 --> 00:19:11,390 Be brought down a little bit more. 514 00:19:11,542 --> 00:19:13,800 I have to be very careful with this process. 515 00:19:13,820 --> 00:19:16,470 If I end up slipping and taking off too much material 516 00:19:16,489 --> 00:19:18,063 From a place that can't afford it, 517 00:19:18,216 --> 00:19:19,732 I don't think I can come back from that. 518 00:19:19,826 --> 00:19:21,159 Hell yeah. 519 00:19:21,386 --> 00:19:23,143 At this point, I'm starting to feel really good 520 00:19:23,237 --> 00:19:24,478 About how it looks. 521 00:19:24,497 --> 00:19:26,664 I think I'm about ready to sharpen. 522 00:19:28,242 --> 00:19:29,333 - I've got the pin fitted. 523 00:19:29,560 --> 00:19:31,169 I've got the scales roughly shaped. 524 00:19:31,320 --> 00:19:33,487 So now I put an ito wrap on there. 525 00:19:33,506 --> 00:19:36,340 I do a lot of ito wraps 'cause I love how they feel 526 00:19:36,567 --> 00:19:37,991 And I love the aesthetics of them. 527 00:19:38,011 --> 00:19:40,236 - You don't do the cord wrap properly, 528 00:19:40,254 --> 00:19:43,088 And the cord wrap starts to move on that core material, 529 00:19:43,241 --> 00:19:46,184 You've got a handle that's coming loose. 530 00:19:46,335 --> 00:19:49,578 - 100% of the time I feel the urge to be creating stuff 531 00:19:49,597 --> 00:19:52,190 Whether it's tattooing myself, making knives. 532 00:19:52,417 --> 00:19:54,583 I just always have to have something in my hands 533 00:19:54,602 --> 00:19:56,176 And be creating something. 534 00:19:56,270 --> 00:19:57,695 I finish the ito wrap. 535 00:19:57,922 --> 00:20:00,031 It's not as clean as I would have liked it, 536 00:20:00,182 --> 00:20:02,033 But it feels pretty good in the hand. 537 00:20:04,537 --> 00:20:07,930 - For the handle, I wanted to find a synthetic material 538 00:20:07,949 --> 00:20:10,950 Because I'm used to using it and I have no idea 539 00:20:11,044 --> 00:20:13,953 What the testing is, so I want something I'm familiar with. 540 00:20:14,047 --> 00:20:16,047 - That's the wrong tool. 541 00:20:16,198 --> 00:20:17,957 - You got hammers all over the shop, 542 00:20:18,051 --> 00:20:19,959 Ron's using the c clamp. 543 00:20:20,053 --> 00:20:21,794 [groaning] 544 00:20:21,888 --> 00:20:23,462 - Uh-oh. - Not good. 545 00:20:23,556 --> 00:20:25,281 - Ron's handle material just snapped in half. 546 00:20:25,374 --> 00:20:28,634 - At this point, I am terrified. 547 00:20:28,786 --> 00:20:31,470 I don't know how much time we have left, 548 00:20:31,622 --> 00:20:34,306 And I have to start over. 549 00:20:34,400 --> 00:20:35,458 So I'm frantic. 550 00:20:35,476 --> 00:20:37,568 [grunts] no! 551 00:20:41,466 --> 00:20:42,982 - [groaning] 552 00:20:43,076 --> 00:20:44,483 - Uh-oh. - Not good. 553 00:20:44,577 --> 00:20:47,303 - Ron's handle material just snapped in half. 554 00:20:47,396 --> 00:20:49,305 - I have to put scales on this. 555 00:20:49,323 --> 00:20:50,414 So I'm frantic. 556 00:20:50,566 --> 00:20:53,809 I decide to change the game plan. 557 00:20:53,828 --> 00:20:56,737 I am not going to use synthetic material. 558 00:20:56,756 --> 00:20:58,256 I'm going to use wood. 559 00:20:58,407 --> 00:21:00,332 - Bladesmiths, you have 30 minutes left. 560 00:21:00,485 --> 00:21:03,152 Ron is on his second set of handle scales. 561 00:21:03,245 --> 00:21:04,578 Let's see if this one's a charm. 562 00:21:04,597 --> 00:21:07,247 - I'm starting over. I am very nervous. 563 00:21:07,267 --> 00:21:12,436 I don't know if I can complete this in the time left. 564 00:21:12,588 --> 00:21:15,255 - I am in love with the shape of this knife, 565 00:21:15,275 --> 00:21:16,607 But it has to be sharp enough 566 00:21:16,759 --> 00:21:18,000 For whatever test they come up with. 567 00:21:18,019 --> 00:21:20,611 - How hard is it, really, to get that fine edge 568 00:21:20,763 --> 00:21:22,947 With an angle grinder? - Hard. 569 00:21:23,098 --> 00:21:24,448 One of the things these smiths ought to do 570 00:21:24,600 --> 00:21:26,191 Is start using the stones. 571 00:21:26,286 --> 00:21:28,844 That way they're gonna have a nice clean smooth edge 572 00:21:28,863 --> 00:21:32,272 As opposed to a 36-grit flat wheel edge. 573 00:21:32,292 --> 00:21:34,959 - I use the whetstone because we still don't have 574 00:21:35,110 --> 00:21:37,628 Power for the grinders, and I really don't want to 575 00:21:37,780 --> 00:21:39,797 Risk overheating it with an angle grinder. 576 00:21:39,948 --> 00:21:41,615 She shaves hair. 577 00:21:41,634 --> 00:21:43,526 I am ecstatic. 578 00:21:43,544 --> 00:21:45,694 If a blade is sharp enough to pull this hair off 579 00:21:45,713 --> 00:21:46,637 Your arm, you know that it's gonna 580 00:21:46,789 --> 00:21:48,380 Be sharp enough to cut anything. 581 00:21:48,533 --> 00:21:50,699 Okay, we're real close. 582 00:21:50,718 --> 00:21:52,885 - I need to get a sharp blade, 583 00:21:53,037 --> 00:21:55,220 But I'm not super comfortable with whetstones. 584 00:21:55,373 --> 00:21:57,206 - Dan grabbed belts. 585 00:21:57,299 --> 00:21:59,150 We don't have the belt grinders going, 586 00:21:59,301 --> 00:22:01,134 But we didn't say he couldn't use the equipment 587 00:22:01,154 --> 00:22:02,394 That goes on them. - Shoe shining with those belts 588 00:22:02,547 --> 00:22:04,046 Is a great idea. - Yep. 589 00:22:04,065 --> 00:22:07,066 - I'm trying to slack grind as much as possible. 590 00:22:07,218 --> 00:22:09,068 I feel more confident that that would build up 591 00:22:09,162 --> 00:22:10,569 A micro-cutting edge. 592 00:22:10,663 --> 00:22:13,480 Hopefully it functions well under testing. 593 00:22:13,499 --> 00:22:17,076 - My new handle goes on faster than I had thought, 594 00:22:17,228 --> 00:22:18,669 Which makes me happy. 595 00:22:18,896 --> 00:22:21,730 But I still want to put a good edge on the blade. 596 00:22:21,824 --> 00:22:24,583 I start using pieces of sandpaper 597 00:22:24,735 --> 00:22:27,160 To start profiling the edge a little bit. 598 00:22:27,254 --> 00:22:29,329 It's incredibly slow, 599 00:22:29,349 --> 00:22:30,973 But I think it's almost there. 600 00:22:32,668 --> 00:22:35,744 - Would you look at that, guys, the power's back on. 601 00:22:35,763 --> 00:22:37,079 Just in time too. 602 00:22:37,098 --> 00:22:41,266 Five, four, three, two, one. 603 00:22:41,419 --> 00:22:42,843 Bladesmiths, put down your tools. 604 00:22:42,862 --> 00:22:44,920 This round is officially over. 605 00:22:44,939 --> 00:22:46,271 Very well done. 606 00:22:46,424 --> 00:22:49,441 - I am elated. I am excited. 607 00:22:49,594 --> 00:22:54,521 I had to start over, and I still made it in time. 608 00:22:54,540 --> 00:22:57,524 [tense music] 609 00:22:57,618 --> 00:22:59,543 - All right gentlemen, it's time for the strength test. 610 00:22:59,695 --> 00:23:01,120 And sticking with our blackout theme, 611 00:23:01,272 --> 00:23:02,338 The flashlight chop. 612 00:23:04,199 --> 00:23:05,365 Dan, you're up first, you ready? 613 00:23:05,459 --> 00:23:07,843 - Absolutely. - Okay. 614 00:23:09,055 --> 00:23:10,704 - The moment I see all the flashlights, 615 00:23:10,723 --> 00:23:12,297 I'm thinking this is gonna be a little more brutal 616 00:23:12,450 --> 00:23:13,891 Than I was expecting. 617 00:23:14,042 --> 00:23:16,877 I have no idea what my blade is gonna do 618 00:23:16,896 --> 00:23:18,062 Up against those flashlights. 619 00:23:20,066 --> 00:23:23,475 [intense music] 620 00:23:23,569 --> 00:23:30,199 ♪ ♪ 621 00:23:36,916 --> 00:23:39,399 [suspenseful music] 622 00:23:39,493 --> 00:23:42,586 - Right, so, dan, that's a really nicely designed blade. 623 00:23:42,738 --> 00:23:44,422 As far as how well your blade held up, 624 00:23:44,573 --> 00:23:46,665 It's still true, it's still got an edge. 625 00:23:46,759 --> 00:23:48,817 Might have a little bit of dulling right here. 626 00:23:48,911 --> 00:23:50,928 But you do have a crack in the blade. 627 00:23:51,079 --> 00:23:52,430 When I run my finger on this side of the blade, 628 00:23:52,581 --> 00:23:54,265 I can feel it. 629 00:23:54,416 --> 00:23:57,268 The edge of the blade has moved just slightly away 630 00:23:57,419 --> 00:23:58,661 From that crack. 631 00:23:58,679 --> 00:24:00,663 Beyond that, I think you did a great job. 632 00:24:00,681 --> 00:24:02,848 Well done. - Thank you. 633 00:24:03,000 --> 00:24:04,166 - All right, sean, your turn, you ready? 634 00:24:04,185 --> 00:24:05,943 - Yes, sir. - Okay. 635 00:24:07,672 --> 00:24:10,096 - I can't help but feel anything but anxiety. 636 00:24:10,116 --> 00:24:13,358 If I take any edge rolling, who knows 637 00:24:13,511 --> 00:24:15,953 How I'm gonna hold up in the sharpness test? 638 00:24:18,182 --> 00:24:22,793 ♪ ♪ 639 00:24:36,309 --> 00:24:39,718 - All right, sean, your blade, still straight, 640 00:24:39,870 --> 00:24:41,127 Still in one piece. 641 00:24:41,147 --> 00:24:42,813 And I can feel a lot of sharp parts on it, 642 00:24:42,965 --> 00:24:44,315 But you've lost some edge. 643 00:24:44,542 --> 00:24:46,875 There's sections of this where I can rub my finger. 644 00:24:46,894 --> 00:24:48,544 But the blade held together. 645 00:24:48,562 --> 00:24:50,136 Nicely done. - Thank you, sir. 646 00:24:50,156 --> 00:24:52,156 - Ron. Ready? 647 00:24:52,307 --> 00:24:54,325 - Make it go dark. - [chuckles] 648 00:24:56,070 --> 00:24:58,570 - I broke my scales trying to get the scales on. 649 00:24:58,723 --> 00:25:00,405 I'm not confident 650 00:25:00,558 --> 00:25:01,740 That they can even make it through testing. 651 00:25:01,892 --> 00:25:03,817 I have to survive this. 652 00:25:03,836 --> 00:25:06,078 Survive or go home. 653 00:25:06,172 --> 00:25:08,506 ♪ ♪ 654 00:25:12,661 --> 00:25:14,737 - I broke my scales trying to get the handle on it 655 00:25:14,755 --> 00:25:16,597 So I hope that they survive this. 656 00:25:18,851 --> 00:25:22,853 [driving rock music] 657 00:25:23,080 --> 00:25:29,360 ♪ ♪ 658 00:25:35,760 --> 00:25:36,867 - Ron, I was really worried about your handle 659 00:25:37,094 --> 00:25:38,927 Going into testing 'cause of the trouble you had 660 00:25:39,021 --> 00:25:41,597 With the broken scales, but I was wrong. 661 00:25:41,615 --> 00:25:42,931 It's a very comfortable handle. 662 00:25:42,950 --> 00:25:44,783 As far as your edge goes, 663 00:25:44,935 --> 00:25:46,101 I can run my fingernail down this 664 00:25:46,194 --> 00:25:47,603 And not feel any damage at all. 665 00:25:47,696 --> 00:25:50,631 Really, really good job. - Thank you. 666 00:25:53,294 --> 00:25:55,444 - All right, bladesmiths, this is the sharpness test-- 667 00:25:55,462 --> 00:25:58,371 The fire blanket slice. 668 00:25:58,391 --> 00:26:00,115 Dan, you're up first. You ready for this? 669 00:26:00,134 --> 00:26:02,226 - Absolutely. - Let's do this. 670 00:26:06,473 --> 00:26:10,734 [intense music] 671 00:26:10,961 --> 00:26:18,242 ♪ ♪ 672 00:26:26,252 --> 00:26:27,826 Right, dan, let's talk about your blade here. 673 00:26:27,978 --> 00:26:29,661 The front section right here is very sharp, 674 00:26:29,755 --> 00:26:32,756 But that one area where you have this little crack, 675 00:26:32,908 --> 00:26:35,984 It did give us some of these jagged edge cuts. 676 00:26:36,003 --> 00:26:38,487 And, of course, this area right underneath the belly, 677 00:26:38,580 --> 00:26:40,431 On the last cut, that's the reason 678 00:26:40,582 --> 00:26:42,916 Why it didn't cut all the way because it's dull in this area. 679 00:26:43,010 --> 00:26:47,329 But overall, your weapon, it will cut. 680 00:26:47,348 --> 00:26:49,014 All right, sean, your turn, you ready? 681 00:26:49,108 --> 00:26:50,774 - Yes, sir. - Let's do this. 682 00:26:51,001 --> 00:26:57,740 ♪ ♪ 683 00:27:14,800 --> 00:27:18,360 All right, sean, your edge-- some sections of this 684 00:27:18,453 --> 00:27:20,971 Didn't cut where it meets a dull area, 685 00:27:21,198 --> 00:27:23,456 But where the edges are sharp--it will cut. 686 00:27:23,550 --> 00:27:24,883 - Thank you, sir. 687 00:27:24,977 --> 00:27:26,551 - Ron, your turn. You ready? 688 00:27:26,646 --> 00:27:28,145 - Yes, I am. - Let's do this. 689 00:27:30,557 --> 00:27:33,392 - My wife told me that if I made it to the second round 690 00:27:33,486 --> 00:27:35,394 Of testing, and if doug does not say, 691 00:27:35,546 --> 00:27:37,713 "it will cut," I am not to come home. 692 00:27:37,806 --> 00:27:39,214 [chuckles] 693 00:27:39,233 --> 00:27:40,991 So I hope my blade cuts well. 694 00:27:45,072 --> 00:27:48,332 [dramatic music] 695 00:27:48,559 --> 00:27:54,004 ♪ ♪ 696 00:28:01,588 --> 00:28:04,515 [tense percussive music] 697 00:28:04,742 --> 00:28:08,593 - All right, ron, your edge, because it's a tooth grind, 698 00:28:08,746 --> 00:28:10,746 It wasn't a razor cut on the last slash. 699 00:28:10,764 --> 00:28:12,097 But the rest of the cuts... 700 00:28:12,249 --> 00:28:13,415 It will cut. 701 00:28:13,508 --> 00:28:15,584 - Awesome. 702 00:28:15,602 --> 00:28:17,861 [tense music] 703 00:28:18,088 --> 00:28:19,771 - Bladesmiths, I gotta say right off the bat, 704 00:28:19,865 --> 00:28:21,106 It's been an absolute pleasure 705 00:28:21,258 --> 00:28:22,866 Watching all three of you guys work your ways 706 00:28:23,018 --> 00:28:25,093 Through a very unique challenge. 707 00:28:25,187 --> 00:28:26,762 Our judges have discussed your blades 708 00:28:26,780 --> 00:28:28,263 And they made a final decision. 709 00:28:28,356 --> 00:28:29,448 The bladesmith leaving the forge is... 710 00:28:29,542 --> 00:28:31,783 [suspenseful music] 711 00:28:31,877 --> 00:28:34,937 Dan, unfortunately, your blade didn't make the cut, 712 00:28:35,030 --> 00:28:36,288 And dave baker's gonna tell you why. 713 00:28:36,382 --> 00:28:38,198 - Dan, you designed and built 714 00:28:38,292 --> 00:28:40,275 An absolutely beautiful blade by hand, 715 00:28:40,368 --> 00:28:41,944 And I'm really impressed with your work. 716 00:28:42,037 --> 00:28:43,870 But it looks to me like that heat treat 717 00:28:43,964 --> 00:28:45,614 Was too high on that w1 718 00:28:45,632 --> 00:28:48,041 And that crack formed, and that's a structural issue 719 00:28:48,135 --> 00:28:49,801 That your competitors just don't have. 720 00:28:49,954 --> 00:28:52,120 That's why we're letting you go. 721 00:28:52,214 --> 00:28:53,897 - Dan, you're an unbelievably talented smith. 722 00:28:54,049 --> 00:28:55,215 It's been a pleasure watching you work, 723 00:28:55,234 --> 00:28:56,792 But unfortunately, I'm gonna have to ask you 724 00:28:56,885 --> 00:28:57,793 To please step off the forge floor. 725 00:28:57,811 --> 00:28:58,718 - Thank you. - Thank you. 726 00:28:58,738 --> 00:29:00,796 - Good job, dan. 727 00:29:00,889 --> 00:29:02,631 - I absolutely agree with the judges' decision. 728 00:29:02,724 --> 00:29:04,967 But I had a lot of fun in this competition. 729 00:29:04,985 --> 00:29:07,152 I'm just not a big grinner, 730 00:29:07,246 --> 00:29:09,972 But I'm certainly having a good time. 731 00:29:10,065 --> 00:29:11,915 [chuckles] 732 00:29:14,420 --> 00:29:16,144 - Sean, ron, congratulations. 733 00:29:16,163 --> 00:29:17,737 Your hard work has paid off and you are both moving forward 734 00:29:17,757 --> 00:29:19,815 In the third and final rounds of this competition. 735 00:29:19,833 --> 00:29:21,592 Now at this point, you get to go back 736 00:29:21,743 --> 00:29:23,502 To your home forges for four days, 737 00:29:23,596 --> 00:29:26,263 Using your tools and your electricity to build this.... 738 00:29:26,490 --> 00:29:28,849 ♪ ♪ 739 00:29:30,828 --> 00:29:32,102 The sword of mercy. 740 00:29:32,329 --> 00:29:33,562 - Whew. 741 00:29:34,999 --> 00:29:37,274 - The sword of mercy, also known as curtana, 742 00:29:37,425 --> 00:29:40,093 Has been used as a coronation sword since the middle ages. 743 00:29:40,112 --> 00:29:41,612 The ceremonial blade 744 00:29:41,839 --> 00:29:44,022 Is defined by its square-blunted tip. 745 00:29:44,174 --> 00:29:46,008 Legend has it, the sword was broken off 746 00:29:46,101 --> 00:29:48,434 By an angel to prevent a wrongful killing 747 00:29:48,529 --> 00:29:50,788 And therefore symbolizes the mercy it's named for. 748 00:29:50,939 --> 00:29:52,514 To this day, this benevolent blade 749 00:29:52,533 --> 00:29:55,017 Is one of the crown jewels of the united kingdom 750 00:29:55,110 --> 00:29:56,535 And is still in use in coronations 751 00:29:56,629 --> 00:29:58,128 With kings and queens today, 752 00:29:58,355 --> 00:30:00,372 Although even commoners can see it on display 753 00:30:00,524 --> 00:30:02,966 In the jewel house at the tower of london. 754 00:30:03,118 --> 00:30:06,136 - Your blades measure from tip to where the cutting edge ends, 755 00:30:06,363 --> 00:30:09,622 And a straight line needs to be between 29 and 31 inches. 756 00:30:09,716 --> 00:30:12,976 Needs to be double-edged, have a blunt, flattened tip. 757 00:30:13,203 --> 00:30:14,870 - The most interesting thing about this sword 758 00:30:14,888 --> 00:30:16,313 Is the blunt tip. 759 00:30:16,540 --> 00:30:19,224 I've never made a sword with a blunt tip. 760 00:30:19,318 --> 00:30:21,634 So I'm very nervous, but I'm equally excited. 761 00:30:21,654 --> 00:30:23,469 - One of you guys is gonna leave here with the title 762 00:30:23,489 --> 00:30:25,972 Of "forged in fire" champion and a check for $10,000. 763 00:30:25,991 --> 00:30:28,909 So good luck, guys. We will see you in four days. 764 00:30:30,830 --> 00:30:33,388 [upbeat rock music] 765 00:30:33,407 --> 00:30:36,058 - Here I am in castle rock, colorado, 766 00:30:36,151 --> 00:30:38,577 Back in my half of my mom's garage. 767 00:30:38,729 --> 00:30:40,729 Today we are making the sword of mercy. 768 00:30:40,822 --> 00:30:42,840 That's a ton of steel. [chuckles] 769 00:30:43,067 --> 00:30:45,342 Doing damascus was really important to me, 770 00:30:45,569 --> 00:30:46,918 Because I knew that at the end of the day 771 00:30:47,012 --> 00:30:48,253 If my blade and my competitor's blade 772 00:30:48,405 --> 00:30:49,738 Performed the same, 773 00:30:49,831 --> 00:30:51,423 It was gonna come down to craftsmanship. 774 00:30:51,575 --> 00:30:53,833 I think this is a solid build of steel. 775 00:30:53,853 --> 00:30:56,261 At the end of the day, I've been able to forge out 776 00:30:56,355 --> 00:30:58,522 The rough shape of the blade, but I should be able 777 00:30:58,749 --> 00:31:00,098 To finish early in the morning tomorrow. 778 00:31:00,192 --> 00:31:02,008 We're getting to a good place. 779 00:31:02,027 --> 00:31:05,529 [rock music] 780 00:31:05,756 --> 00:31:08,590 - Here I am, I'm back in my hometown eugene, oregon. 781 00:31:08,683 --> 00:31:11,426 I'm getting ready to build the sword of mercy. 782 00:31:11,445 --> 00:31:13,519 The original sword is a damascus. 783 00:31:13,614 --> 00:31:14,946 It's a single mono steel. 784 00:31:15,099 --> 00:31:17,023 So since I'm doing an actual reproduction, 785 00:31:17,117 --> 00:31:18,950 I wanna spend as much time as I can 786 00:31:19,044 --> 00:31:20,693 To make sure I'm making this 787 00:31:20,787 --> 00:31:23,121 As historically accurate as I can. 788 00:31:23,273 --> 00:31:25,957 I don't have a power hammer or a press, 789 00:31:26,110 --> 00:31:28,944 So my biggest challenge is going to be 790 00:31:28,962 --> 00:31:30,962 Just getting the shape I want. 791 00:31:31,115 --> 00:31:32,781 That's good. 792 00:31:32,799 --> 00:31:35,117 In round one and two, we had no power, 793 00:31:35,135 --> 00:31:37,543 So similar to my home build here. 794 00:31:37,638 --> 00:31:40,305 I'm able to move half of the length of the steel 795 00:31:40,457 --> 00:31:42,048 I'm working with. 796 00:31:42,067 --> 00:31:45,068 So tomorrow, it's gonna move a lot faster, I think. 797 00:31:45,295 --> 00:31:47,553 - Today is day two. 798 00:31:47,648 --> 00:31:48,813 Today, we're gonna be working on 799 00:31:48,908 --> 00:31:50,723 Getting that blade quenched. 800 00:31:50,817 --> 00:31:52,801 Yeah, I'm exactly where I want to be. 801 00:31:52,819 --> 00:31:54,986 It is very weird that the blade does not have a tip. 802 00:31:55,080 --> 00:31:57,822 I've never been great at grinding double bevel tips. 803 00:31:57,975 --> 00:32:00,566 So, I was actually kind of happy to see it. 804 00:32:00,586 --> 00:32:03,145 I have this blade forged out to shape 805 00:32:03,163 --> 00:32:04,755 And ready for quench. 806 00:32:04,982 --> 00:32:06,148 The more normalizing cycles I have to do 807 00:32:06,166 --> 00:32:07,666 On this blade, the more I realize 808 00:32:07,818 --> 00:32:09,651 It's gonna be a bitch to get it all up to temp 809 00:32:09,670 --> 00:32:11,169 And ready for quench. 810 00:32:11,321 --> 00:32:13,171 I've never had to quench a blade this big. 811 00:32:13,323 --> 00:32:15,081 This quench is worrying me more and more. 812 00:32:15,100 --> 00:32:17,325 I'm terrified. 813 00:32:17,419 --> 00:32:19,102 There's not much I can do. I can't start over. 814 00:32:19,254 --> 00:32:21,513 I'm definitely panicking inside. 815 00:32:21,607 --> 00:32:24,107 [dramatic music] 816 00:32:25,260 --> 00:32:26,351 It's hard. 817 00:32:26,445 --> 00:32:27,945 The blade is great. 818 00:32:28,172 --> 00:32:29,354 This thing hardened as much as it needed to, 819 00:32:29,448 --> 00:32:31,339 Which I am relieved to hear. 820 00:32:31,433 --> 00:32:34,009 That's a [bleep] victory in my book. 821 00:32:34,027 --> 00:32:36,344 - Day three, morning. 822 00:32:36,438 --> 00:32:38,530 Yesterday, I got my blade done 823 00:32:38,682 --> 00:32:40,624 And finished the handle and the pommel. 824 00:32:40,851 --> 00:32:42,793 So I'm really happy. 825 00:32:43,020 --> 00:32:45,945 My main focus is to get the handguard finished today. 826 00:32:45,965 --> 00:32:48,690 The cruciform guard has some twisting on that. 827 00:32:48,709 --> 00:32:50,616 That can take some time. 828 00:32:50,711 --> 00:32:52,618 So I want to make sure that I had as much time as possible. 829 00:32:52,638 --> 00:32:55,621 So as I'm hammering this out, I'm noticing I'm starting 830 00:32:55,641 --> 00:32:59,309 To get a crack on both sides of where I'm shaping this. 831 00:32:59,536 --> 00:33:01,961 The biggest issue it's going to have is 832 00:33:02,055 --> 00:33:04,206 On a strength test-- more chance of it breaking. 833 00:33:04,224 --> 00:33:06,149 If the blade fails... 834 00:33:06,376 --> 00:33:07,734 I'm out. 835 00:33:11,882 --> 00:33:12,990 - As I'm hammering out my hand guard... 836 00:33:13,217 --> 00:33:14,566 [bleep]. 837 00:33:14,718 --> 00:33:16,067 I see some cracks have started developing. 838 00:33:16,220 --> 00:33:18,737 This is a nightmare. 839 00:33:18,889 --> 00:33:20,480 I decide I'm going to scrap it. 840 00:33:20,499 --> 00:33:23,500 Two hours has been a waste. 841 00:33:24,728 --> 00:33:26,837 I enjoy being able to hand forge things, 842 00:33:26,988 --> 00:33:28,672 But I need to start making some progress. 843 00:33:28,899 --> 00:33:31,324 I cut the shape that I roughly need, 844 00:33:31,343 --> 00:33:33,826 And it's looking pretty good. 845 00:33:33,846 --> 00:33:35,904 On the money. Okay, good. 846 00:33:35,997 --> 00:33:38,740 End of day three, and I have all 847 00:33:38,833 --> 00:33:40,408 The different little pieces done. 848 00:33:40,502 --> 00:33:42,927 All in all, I feel really confident. 849 00:33:43,022 --> 00:33:45,247 - Today is day four. 850 00:33:45,265 --> 00:33:46,765 We are in the final stretch. 851 00:33:46,917 --> 00:33:49,434 The first thing I gotta do is the wire wrap. 852 00:33:49,528 --> 00:33:51,936 The wire's constantly gonna want to unravel on me. 853 00:33:52,089 --> 00:33:53,938 So for the time being, and my plan is to 854 00:33:54,033 --> 00:33:56,033 Just kind of brute force it until it starts working. 855 00:33:56,260 --> 00:33:58,276 I'd rather spend this time inventing a time machine 856 00:33:58,428 --> 00:34:00,262 To go kill whoever decided this was a good idea. 857 00:34:00,280 --> 00:34:02,021 Dave baker is very picky 858 00:34:02,041 --> 00:34:03,707 About the way things feel in his hands. 859 00:34:03,858 --> 00:34:05,784 So I want to make sure this thing feels phenomenal. 860 00:34:05,936 --> 00:34:06,859 I want to give him as little reason 861 00:34:06,879 --> 00:34:08,119 To complain as possible. 862 00:34:08,272 --> 00:34:10,196 Looks kind of cool. 863 00:34:10,215 --> 00:34:12,883 All that's left is getting everything together. 864 00:34:13,110 --> 00:34:14,885 As long as it holds up, I should do well. 865 00:34:17,038 --> 00:34:18,388 Hell yeah. 866 00:34:20,041 --> 00:34:21,224 - Day four. 867 00:34:21,376 --> 00:34:23,543 Today, I can just focus on 868 00:34:23,562 --> 00:34:25,287 Finishing up, sharpening up, 869 00:34:25,305 --> 00:34:27,731 And putting everything together without any hiccups. 870 00:34:27,882 --> 00:34:29,399 So far, so good. 871 00:34:29,551 --> 00:34:31,068 Everything is going right and tight. 872 00:34:31,219 --> 00:34:34,296 Finally at the finish line, it's done. 873 00:34:34,314 --> 00:34:36,147 I really like the way it looks, 874 00:34:36,300 --> 00:34:41,060 And I think it'll hold out in the testing. 875 00:34:41,080 --> 00:34:43,655 [tense music] 876 00:34:43,807 --> 00:34:45,565 ♪ ♪ 877 00:34:45,659 --> 00:34:48,067 - Well, sean, ron, gentlemen, welcome back to the forge. 878 00:34:48,087 --> 00:34:50,069 We gave you four days at your home forges 879 00:34:50,163 --> 00:34:51,904 To build your swords of mercy. 880 00:34:51,924 --> 00:34:54,499 Now before we get into testing, I want to hear about them. 881 00:34:54,651 --> 00:34:56,760 So ron, tell us about your blade. 882 00:34:58,597 --> 00:35:00,580 - My blade's 5160 steel, 883 00:35:00,599 --> 00:35:03,100 Brass brush mild-steel fittings, 884 00:35:03,327 --> 00:35:06,252 Wire wrap handle and cruciform guard. 885 00:35:06,271 --> 00:35:07,604 - Awesome. Sean, how about you? 886 00:35:10,334 --> 00:35:14,427 - I have 26 layers of 15n20 and 1095. 887 00:35:14,446 --> 00:35:16,838 5160 guard, mild-steel pommel, 888 00:35:16,931 --> 00:35:18,615 And a wire-wrapped maple handle. 889 00:35:18,766 --> 00:35:19,783 - Awesome. 890 00:35:19,934 --> 00:35:21,284 All right, gentlemen, one of you 891 00:35:21,511 --> 00:35:22,344 Is gonna be leaving here with the title 892 00:35:22,437 --> 00:35:23,436 Of "forged in fire" champion 893 00:35:23,455 --> 00:35:25,288 Carrying a check for $10,000. 894 00:35:25,440 --> 00:35:27,182 The best way we know how to find out which one of you 895 00:35:27,275 --> 00:35:28,458 Will take home the title today-- 896 00:35:28,685 --> 00:35:30,109 By putting them through a few tests. 897 00:35:30,129 --> 00:35:33,037 But first, it's the keal. Doug? 898 00:35:33,190 --> 00:35:35,465 ♪ ♪ 899 00:35:35,617 --> 00:35:37,801 - Bladesmiths, welcome to the keal test. 900 00:35:39,696 --> 00:35:40,695 Ron, you're up first, you ready for this? 901 00:35:40,714 --> 00:35:42,030 - Make some pork chops. 902 00:35:42,048 --> 00:35:43,789 There's some thick bones in there 903 00:35:43,884 --> 00:35:45,533 That I can be concerned with. 904 00:35:45,552 --> 00:35:48,536 I'm just doing everything I can to maintain composure 905 00:35:48,555 --> 00:35:49,554 At this point. 906 00:35:49,648 --> 00:35:53,057 [intense rock music] 907 00:35:53,210 --> 00:35:59,990 ♪ ♪ 908 00:36:08,392 --> 00:36:11,409 - All right, ron, let's talk about your sword of mercy here. 909 00:36:11,503 --> 00:36:13,561 These are sharp chops. 910 00:36:13,580 --> 00:36:15,488 Each cut was very deep. 911 00:36:15,582 --> 00:36:18,008 Followed by the nice weight that's backing up the sword, 912 00:36:18,159 --> 00:36:20,177 It cuts deep into this big carcass. 913 00:36:20,404 --> 00:36:22,570 And of course as you can see, it's easy to wield 914 00:36:22,589 --> 00:36:24,906 And follow through and control your weapon. 915 00:36:24,925 --> 00:36:26,183 Overall, sir, your weapon... 916 00:36:26,334 --> 00:36:27,592 It will keal. 917 00:36:27,744 --> 00:36:28,852 - Yeah! 918 00:36:31,581 --> 00:36:32,505 - All right, sean, your turn, you ready? 919 00:36:32,524 --> 00:36:34,357 - Yes, sir. - Let's do this. 920 00:36:35,435 --> 00:36:37,009 - I'm pretty nervous. 921 00:36:37,029 --> 00:36:39,529 I know these pigs can be pretty gnarly to blades, 922 00:36:39,681 --> 00:36:43,091 So I'm just hoping the mind goes clean through. 923 00:36:43,109 --> 00:36:46,611 [intense music] 924 00:36:46,705 --> 00:36:53,376 ♪ ♪ 925 00:37:03,129 --> 00:37:05,947 - All right, sean, let's talk about your sword of mercy here. 926 00:37:05,966 --> 00:37:07,873 I'm able to hold on to it. 927 00:37:07,893 --> 00:37:09,784 I can tell where the edge is. 928 00:37:09,877 --> 00:37:12,729 But your blade, sir, is not very sharp. 929 00:37:12,956 --> 00:37:15,065 As you can see the first cuts right there, 930 00:37:15,216 --> 00:37:17,383 It's more from blunt force trauma. 931 00:37:17,402 --> 00:37:19,736 But as you can see with the first sections just here, 932 00:37:19,963 --> 00:37:22,297 You have some spots that are sharp, 933 00:37:22,315 --> 00:37:24,649 And that, sir, is what made your blade... 934 00:37:24,801 --> 00:37:25,742 Keal. 935 00:37:27,487 --> 00:37:32,156 [tense music] 936 00:37:32,309 --> 00:37:34,492 - Bladesmiths, welcome to our strength test, 937 00:37:34,586 --> 00:37:36,402 The throne chop. 938 00:37:36,421 --> 00:37:37,403 Ron, you're up first. 939 00:37:37,422 --> 00:37:38,813 You look excited. - Oh yeah. 940 00:37:38,906 --> 00:37:39,756 Let's overthrow the monarchy. 941 00:37:39,907 --> 00:37:41,907 - Let's do it. 942 00:37:41,927 --> 00:37:45,837 [intense rock music] 943 00:37:45,989 --> 00:37:52,677 ♪ ♪ 944 00:37:52,771 --> 00:37:55,563 [grunting] 945 00:37:58,443 --> 00:38:04,239 ♪ ♪ 946 00:38:11,348 --> 00:38:13,681 All right, ron, good job. 947 00:38:13,775 --> 00:38:15,700 Edges are still razor sharp. 948 00:38:15,852 --> 00:38:18,036 But that shock wave's traveling all the way 949 00:38:18,130 --> 00:38:19,629 Down this blade and... 950 00:38:19,781 --> 00:38:21,965 [rattling] your guard's loose now. 951 00:38:22,192 --> 00:38:24,542 But it was comfortable in the hand. 952 00:38:24,694 --> 00:38:27,045 Good job. - Thank you. 953 00:38:27,139 --> 00:38:29,121 - Sean, how you feeling? 954 00:38:29,141 --> 00:38:30,140 - Awful. 955 00:38:30,291 --> 00:38:31,716 [laughter] 956 00:38:31,868 --> 00:38:32,976 - Let's hope you feel better in a few minutes. 957 00:38:33,127 --> 00:38:34,477 - Let's hope. 958 00:38:34,704 --> 00:38:36,037 I'm feeling very nervous going into this test. 959 00:38:36,130 --> 00:38:37,981 J. Does not pull any punches 960 00:38:38,208 --> 00:38:40,208 When it comes to swinging these swords. 961 00:38:40,226 --> 00:38:41,543 I'm just hoping that everything holds up. 962 00:38:41,561 --> 00:38:44,395 [dramatic music] 963 00:38:44,548 --> 00:38:50,160 ♪ ♪ 964 00:38:54,148 --> 00:38:55,406 - I'm feeling very nervous. [clank] 965 00:38:55,559 --> 00:38:57,058 J. Does not pull any punches 966 00:38:57,077 --> 00:38:58,893 When it comes to swinging these swords. 967 00:38:58,912 --> 00:39:01,338 I'm just hoping that everything holds up. 968 00:39:03,825 --> 00:39:07,402 [intense rock music] 969 00:39:07,420 --> 00:39:13,975 ♪ ♪ 970 00:39:26,106 --> 00:39:28,698 - Good job. - Thank you. 971 00:39:32,929 --> 00:39:34,687 - All right, sean, it's all in one piece. 972 00:39:34,781 --> 00:39:36,021 Gotta be proud of that. 973 00:39:36,041 --> 00:39:38,858 Your blade is still straight this way. 974 00:39:38,877 --> 00:39:40,785 Not this way. 975 00:39:40,937 --> 00:39:43,621 Your handle, it's not loose, 976 00:39:43,773 --> 00:39:45,548 But it's definitely separated 977 00:39:45,700 --> 00:39:47,217 From the base of the handle now. 978 00:39:47,368 --> 00:39:49,127 But, like I said, it's still in one piece. 979 00:39:49,279 --> 00:39:50,512 Good job. - Thank you, sir. 980 00:39:55,376 --> 00:39:57,285 - All right, bladesmiths, now it's time 981 00:39:57,303 --> 00:39:59,137 To find out just how sharp your weapons are. 982 00:39:59,289 --> 00:40:00,063 This is the sharpness test-- 983 00:40:00,214 --> 00:40:02,807 The tapestry slice. 984 00:40:02,959 --> 00:40:03,900 Ron, you're up first, you ready? 985 00:40:04,051 --> 00:40:04,884 - Oh yeah, let's make it pretty. 986 00:40:04,978 --> 00:40:05,977 - All right, let's do it. 987 00:40:06,071 --> 00:40:09,964 [punchy music] 988 00:40:09,983 --> 00:40:17,038 ♪ ♪ 989 00:40:21,828 --> 00:40:24,069 - Well done. - Thank you. 990 00:40:24,089 --> 00:40:26,831 [suspenseful music] 991 00:40:26,983 --> 00:40:29,150 - All right, ron, first up, 992 00:40:29,169 --> 00:40:30,835 It is loose, 993 00:40:30,987 --> 00:40:34,431 But it did not affect my test. 994 00:40:34,582 --> 00:40:35,823 Overall, sir, your edge... 995 00:40:35,842 --> 00:40:36,824 It will cut. 996 00:40:36,843 --> 00:40:38,435 - Awesome. 997 00:40:38,662 --> 00:40:39,510 - All right, sean, your turn, you ready? 998 00:40:39,663 --> 00:40:41,271 - Yes, sir. - Let's do this. 999 00:40:45,168 --> 00:40:51,948 ♪ ♪ 1000 00:40:58,515 --> 00:41:00,290 All right, sean, around this area right here 1001 00:41:00,441 --> 00:41:02,292 You have some sharp edges. 1002 00:41:02,443 --> 00:41:04,443 So you can see in the first cut here in this tapestry, 1003 00:41:04,463 --> 00:41:06,445 It cut in, but when I'm dragging it through, 1004 00:41:06,465 --> 00:41:08,539 It just stops its cut. 1005 00:41:08,692 --> 00:41:11,709 But, it still did cut so... 1006 00:41:11,861 --> 00:41:12,860 It will cut. 1007 00:41:12,879 --> 00:41:14,137 - Thank you, sir. 1008 00:41:18,459 --> 00:41:20,551 - Well, bladesmiths, this has been a good competition 1009 00:41:20,704 --> 00:41:21,961 Right from the very beginning. 1010 00:41:21,980 --> 00:41:23,980 But as you know, only one of you guys 1011 00:41:24,131 --> 00:41:26,224 Can leave here with the title of "forged in fire" champion 1012 00:41:26,376 --> 00:41:28,042 Carrying a check for $10,000. 1013 00:41:28,061 --> 00:41:29,986 Now our judges discussed your blades, 1014 00:41:30,137 --> 00:41:31,879 And I'm not going to leave you in the dark any longer. 1015 00:41:31,898 --> 00:41:34,565 Today's "forged in fire" champion is... 1016 00:41:34,718 --> 00:41:37,494 [intense musical build-up] 1017 00:41:37,645 --> 00:41:39,979 Ron, congratulations. 1018 00:41:39,998 --> 00:41:42,147 Now, sean, you fought hard, you're a talented smith, 1019 00:41:42,167 --> 00:41:44,408 But unfortunately your blade did not make the cut, 1020 00:41:44,561 --> 00:41:46,410 And doug's gonna tell you why. 1021 00:41:46,563 --> 00:41:47,745 - Sean, first off, I have to commend you. 1022 00:41:47,897 --> 00:41:50,064 That's a nice damascus baton you have there. 1023 00:41:50,083 --> 00:41:52,675 But during our test, your blade took some bends. 1024 00:41:52,827 --> 00:41:56,087 It also underperformed in the keal and sharpness test, 1025 00:41:56,239 --> 00:41:57,180 And for those reasons, we're letting you go. 1026 00:41:57,331 --> 00:41:58,848 - I understand completely. 1027 00:41:59,075 --> 00:42:00,666 - But sean, we hope you had as much fun 1028 00:42:00,685 --> 00:42:02,167 In this forge as we had watching you. 1029 00:42:02,187 --> 00:42:04,003 But unfortunately this time, I'm going to have to ask you 1030 00:42:04,022 --> 00:42:05,429 To please step off the forge floor. 1031 00:42:05,582 --> 00:42:06,748 - Thank you all for having me. 1032 00:42:06,766 --> 00:42:08,766 - Thank you. - Good job. 1033 00:42:08,918 --> 00:42:11,844 - I thought that the whole thing was sharp, 1034 00:42:11,938 --> 00:42:14,179 And guess I was wrong. 1035 00:42:14,274 --> 00:42:17,349 I'm definitely gonna go home, bust out a bunch of knives 1036 00:42:17,369 --> 00:42:20,203 And make sure all those suckers are sharp as hell. 1037 00:42:22,782 --> 00:42:24,189 - Ron, congratulations. 1038 00:42:24,209 --> 00:42:25,950 That makes you the "forged in fire" champion, man, 1039 00:42:26,102 --> 00:42:27,860 And you got a check for $10,000. 1040 00:42:27,879 --> 00:42:29,045 Congratulations. 1041 00:42:29,196 --> 00:42:30,547 [applause] 1042 00:42:30,698 --> 00:42:32,364 - I'm--I'm so proud. 1043 00:42:32,384 --> 00:42:35,701 I would encourage anyone to come and try this experience. 1044 00:42:35,720 --> 00:42:38,129 It doesn't matter whether you're new to bladesmithing 1045 00:42:38,281 --> 00:42:40,131 Or you're a seasoned veteran. 1046 00:42:40,283 --> 00:42:43,284 If I can do it at 50, you can do it at 25. 1047 00:42:43,303 --> 00:42:46,788 [metal music] 1048 00:42:46,806 --> 00:42:48,064 ♪ ♪