1 00:00:05,080 --> 00:00:08,007 [dramatic music] 2 00:00:08,234 --> 00:00:14,930 ♪ ♪ 3 00:00:16,742 --> 00:00:18,759 - My name is mark smith. I'm from china spring, texas. 4 00:00:18,853 --> 00:00:20,410 I'm a design engineer 5 00:00:20,504 --> 00:00:23,430 For a local bank equipment manufacturer. 6 00:00:23,582 --> 00:00:25,098 Season three of "forged in fire," 7 00:00:25,192 --> 00:00:26,674 I started watching it. 8 00:00:26,694 --> 00:00:30,604 But about that time, I weighed close to 400 pounds. 9 00:00:30,698 --> 00:00:34,533 "forged in fire" was a driver to get more healthy. 10 00:00:34,760 --> 00:00:37,928 I lost about 150 pounds from bladesmithing, 11 00:00:37,946 --> 00:00:39,872 And life is good. 12 00:00:40,099 --> 00:00:42,190 ♪ ♪ 13 00:00:42,284 --> 00:00:43,617 - My name is andrew slaughter. 14 00:00:43,769 --> 00:00:46,119 I'm 34 years old, and I'm from fort worth, texas. 15 00:00:46,213 --> 00:00:49,273 I'd describe myself as goofy, love to have fun, 16 00:00:49,291 --> 00:00:53,293 Weird, I guess, because I spend most of my time in my garage 17 00:00:53,387 --> 00:00:55,203 Playing with knives and fire. 18 00:00:55,222 --> 00:00:57,114 [laughs] 19 00:00:57,132 --> 00:00:58,390 - Ira houseweart 20 00:00:58,542 --> 00:01:01,301 From the western slope of colorado. 21 00:01:01,453 --> 00:01:04,805 I've been a blacksmith now for over 20 years. 22 00:01:04,899 --> 00:01:07,291 When I was eight years old, I developed a bone tumor. 23 00:01:07,384 --> 00:01:09,902 And it grew real fast and then stopped. 24 00:01:10,053 --> 00:01:13,146 It doesn't affect me. My eyes work really well. 25 00:01:13,240 --> 00:01:15,557 But that's not really what I'm here to talk about. 26 00:01:15,576 --> 00:01:16,817 I'm here to show you what I can do 27 00:01:16,969 --> 00:01:18,911 With a piece of hot steel. 28 00:01:19,138 --> 00:01:20,320 ♪ ♪ 29 00:01:20,472 --> 00:01:21,896 - I'm brenden bohannon, 30 00:01:21,990 --> 00:01:23,657 And I'm from johnson city, tennessee. 31 00:01:23,809 --> 00:01:26,085 I constantly struggle with my hair. 32 00:01:26,312 --> 00:01:28,754 I was burning in a hidden tang, 33 00:01:28,905 --> 00:01:31,924 I turned my head, and there went sparks. 34 00:01:32,151 --> 00:01:34,093 So I went and stuck my head in the quench bucket 35 00:01:34,244 --> 00:01:35,594 And called my wife, and I'm like, 36 00:01:35,745 --> 00:01:37,930 "so I kind of burned off half my hair." 37 00:01:38,157 --> 00:01:39,932 I would like to say she was surprised, 38 00:01:40,159 --> 00:01:41,433 But I don't think anything about me surprises her 39 00:01:41,585 --> 00:01:43,769 At this point. 40 00:01:43,996 --> 00:01:45,996 ♪ ♪ 41 00:01:46,014 --> 00:01:48,107 - Bladesmiths, welcome to the forge. 42 00:01:48,334 --> 00:01:50,684 Now, the four of you have been chosen to take pat 43 00:01:50,836 --> 00:01:52,594 In a very intense bladesmithing competition 44 00:01:52,613 --> 00:01:55,689 Where you will put all of your skills to the ultimate test. 45 00:01:55,841 --> 00:01:56,690 There are three rounds. 46 00:01:56,842 --> 00:01:57,932 At the end of each one, 47 00:01:58,026 --> 00:01:59,192 You'll be asked to present your work 48 00:01:59,345 --> 00:02:00,786 To the esteemed judges sitting behind me. 49 00:02:00,937 --> 00:02:02,512 Because they're the ones who are gonna be ultimately 50 00:02:02,531 --> 00:02:03,847 Deciding which one of you is leaving here 51 00:02:03,866 --> 00:02:05,699 With the title of "forged in fire" champion 52 00:02:05,851 --> 00:02:07,459 And getting a check for $10,000. 53 00:02:07,686 --> 00:02:09,277 ♪ ♪ 54 00:02:09,296 --> 00:02:10,629 Now let's get into it. 55 00:02:10,780 --> 00:02:12,372 Over the years, we've had bladesmiths 56 00:02:12,524 --> 00:02:14,374 Making knives out of all sorts of materials, 57 00:02:14,526 --> 00:02:16,543 Just about anything, but I think it's safe to say 58 00:02:16,695 --> 00:02:19,379 That we've never had smiths use what's under this tarp. 59 00:02:19,531 --> 00:02:21,140 So without further ado, 60 00:02:21,367 --> 00:02:22,307 Let's find out what you're making your knives with. 61 00:02:22,534 --> 00:02:25,960 ♪ ♪ 62 00:02:26,054 --> 00:02:28,313 Gentlemen, this is sheet metal. 63 00:02:28,465 --> 00:02:31,466 We've got pieces that are 1/16 of an inch thick, 64 00:02:31,560 --> 00:02:33,710 2 feet wide by 4 feet tall. 65 00:02:33,729 --> 00:02:35,562 They're made out of 1095 steel, 66 00:02:35,656 --> 00:02:38,565 And this is all you have to make your knives. 67 00:02:38,659 --> 00:02:41,476 - All I can think is "oh, no." 68 00:02:41,570 --> 00:02:44,571 It's thin. It does not adhere well. 69 00:02:44,723 --> 00:02:46,314 It flexes easily. 70 00:02:46,333 --> 00:02:48,225 That's not a good party. 71 00:02:48,318 --> 00:02:49,743 - Now, you could use any technique 72 00:02:49,895 --> 00:02:51,745 You want to make any blade that you want. 73 00:02:51,897 --> 00:02:54,247 Just make sure that the knives fall within these parameter. 74 00:02:54,341 --> 00:02:56,491 By the end of round one, your blades need to measure 75 00:02:56,585 --> 00:02:58,235 Between 12 and 14 inches. 76 00:02:58,253 --> 00:02:59,661 They need to be set up 77 00:02:59,680 --> 00:03:01,421 For a through tang handle construction. 78 00:03:01,573 --> 00:03:03,089 Moving on to round two, 79 00:03:03,242 --> 00:03:04,349 You'll add handles to those blades, 80 00:03:04,576 --> 00:03:06,334 Turning them into fully-functioning weapons. 81 00:03:06,428 --> 00:03:07,577 When that round is complete, 82 00:03:07,596 --> 00:03:08,929 You'll hand them over to the judges, 83 00:03:09,023 --> 00:03:10,580 And they will check for strength and durabiliy 84 00:03:10,599 --> 00:03:13,007 In a three-layer sheet metal stab and chop, 85 00:03:13,027 --> 00:03:14,601 And then check your edge retention, 86 00:03:14,695 --> 00:03:17,587 In a leather stab and slice. 87 00:03:17,606 --> 00:03:20,032 Now, guys, you have three hours to complete 88 00:03:20,183 --> 00:03:21,608 This first round of competition. 89 00:03:21,702 --> 00:03:24,369 So good luck, stay sharp. Your time starts now. 90 00:03:24,596 --> 00:03:26,263 ♪ ♪ 91 00:03:26,356 --> 00:03:27,539 All right, sheet metal, gentlemen, 92 00:03:27,766 --> 00:03:28,856 Gonna be a good one. 93 00:03:28,951 --> 00:03:30,375 - These sheets are so thin, 94 00:03:30,602 --> 00:03:32,878 They tend to smear off each other, right? 95 00:03:33,105 --> 00:03:35,214 - Well, they tend to warp away from one another 96 00:03:35,441 --> 00:03:37,549 Because the thin material on the outside heats up 97 00:03:37,701 --> 00:03:39,867 A lot quicker than the material in the inside. 98 00:03:39,962 --> 00:03:41,278 - And you're running a risk 99 00:03:41,296 --> 00:03:42,462 Of forge scale getting inside, right? 100 00:03:42,556 --> 00:03:44,056 - Exactly. 101 00:03:44,283 --> 00:03:46,299 - As I look at the sheet metal thinking, okay, 102 00:03:46,452 --> 00:03:48,468 I've worked 1095 before. 103 00:03:48,562 --> 00:03:50,712 We'll stack it together, 104 00:03:50,731 --> 00:03:54,382 Weld it solid, and pound it into something. 105 00:03:54,476 --> 00:03:57,794 I'm a full-time blacksmith, so I do a lot of hot metal. 106 00:03:57,813 --> 00:03:59,463 So I'm feeling pretty comfortable right now. 107 00:03:59,556 --> 00:04:01,406 - Ira's already got about 14 pieces, 108 00:04:01,558 --> 00:04:03,650 And he's already at the grinder cleaning 'em up. 109 00:04:03,744 --> 00:04:05,244 - For as long as "forged in fire" has been 110 00:04:05,471 --> 00:04:06,803 On the air, I've had people telling me, 111 00:04:06,896 --> 00:04:08,805 "you should be on this show." 112 00:04:08,898 --> 00:04:10,807 And I've got two teenage daughters 113 00:04:10,900 --> 00:04:11,899 That I think it'd be fun to be like, 114 00:04:11,919 --> 00:04:13,585 "yeah, I'm on tv," you know? 115 00:04:13,737 --> 00:04:15,254 So here I am. 116 00:04:15,481 --> 00:04:18,164 ♪ ♪ 117 00:04:18,317 --> 00:04:19,816 - The layered forge weld 118 00:04:19,909 --> 00:04:22,986 Is gonna the fastest way to get it done, 119 00:04:23,005 --> 00:04:27,507 But there's a real risk of the layers being so thin 120 00:04:27,659 --> 00:04:29,751 That those aren't gonna stick very well. 121 00:04:29,770 --> 00:04:31,161 - Mark got everything cleaned up. 122 00:04:31,179 --> 00:04:32,604 Now he's back at the welder, gonna stack them. 123 00:04:32,831 --> 00:04:35,665 - The biggest problem is the initial heat up 124 00:04:35,684 --> 00:04:38,610 And having those thin pieces of metal, 125 00:04:38,762 --> 00:04:40,279 You know, start spreading apart. 126 00:04:40,506 --> 00:04:42,114 Because they're gonna heat at different rates. 127 00:04:42,341 --> 00:04:45,784 ♪ ♪ 128 00:04:46,011 --> 00:04:49,604 - I typically forge from 1/4 inch stock, 129 00:04:49,698 --> 00:04:52,849 And 12 to 14 inches is a lot 130 00:04:52,942 --> 00:04:55,627 Of steel to stretch out of 1/16 inch stock. 131 00:04:55,854 --> 00:04:58,204 So I'm choosing to use a san mai construction. 132 00:04:58,299 --> 00:04:59,781 - Brenden went back to the mild steel bin. 133 00:04:59,875 --> 00:05:01,691 I think he's going for san mai. 134 00:05:01,785 --> 00:05:03,969 - You could by stacking a bunch of thin pieces 135 00:05:04,120 --> 00:05:06,471 And putting a good 1/4 inch piece on the outside. 136 00:05:06,623 --> 00:05:08,698 That way those edge pieces 137 00:05:08,717 --> 00:05:10,475 Aren't going to lift away from one another. 138 00:05:10,702 --> 00:05:12,644 - Mitigating the risk of getting a forge scale 139 00:05:12,796 --> 00:05:14,037 On the inside. 140 00:05:14,056 --> 00:05:15,205 - I don't measure anything. 141 00:05:15,223 --> 00:05:17,223 I'm doing whatever I can to get it cut up 142 00:05:17,376 --> 00:05:18,725 As quickly as possible. 143 00:05:18,819 --> 00:05:20,652 - Those edges that are uneven 144 00:05:20,804 --> 00:05:22,395 Wind up pushing into one another 145 00:05:22,548 --> 00:05:23,880 And creating cold shuts 146 00:05:23,973 --> 00:05:26,307 All along the outside of your billet. 147 00:05:26,327 --> 00:05:29,903 - Screw it, it's welded. 148 00:05:30,055 --> 00:05:32,146 - The problem with sheet metal is, is that it's thin. 149 00:05:32,240 --> 00:05:33,907 I mean, sheet metal. 150 00:05:34,059 --> 00:05:36,059 I gotta figure out a way to have something thick enough 151 00:05:36,078 --> 00:05:37,336 To turn into a blade. 152 00:05:37,563 --> 00:05:40,822 My options are I could cut it up and stack it 153 00:05:40,916 --> 00:05:43,066 And forge weld the layers together, 154 00:05:43,085 --> 00:05:44,584 Or I could do a canister. 155 00:05:44,678 --> 00:05:45,993 - Andrew is the only one 156 00:05:46,088 --> 00:05:47,512 Who grabbed a canister and white out. 157 00:05:47,739 --> 00:05:50,757 - So he's forcing himself to peel the can now. 158 00:05:50,909 --> 00:05:52,425 - I'm choosing to do canister damascus 159 00:05:52,578 --> 00:05:53,835 Because I think it'll be easier for me 160 00:05:53,854 --> 00:05:55,762 To accomplish successfully. 161 00:05:55,914 --> 00:05:58,357 I'm nervous, but I think I can get it done. 162 00:05:58,584 --> 00:06:00,692 - It seems that going the canister route 163 00:06:00,919 --> 00:06:02,861 Might be as advantageous because andrew doesn't hae 164 00:06:03,012 --> 00:06:04,921 To worry about how precise his cuts are. 165 00:06:05,014 --> 00:06:06,681 You just chop it up and chuck it in. 166 00:06:06,775 --> 00:06:08,683 - But using that white out, 167 00:06:08,702 --> 00:06:11,261 The amount it takes to have to peel the can, 168 00:06:11,279 --> 00:06:13,538 The energy and everything can set him back. 169 00:06:13,765 --> 00:06:15,115 - I wish he didn't put the white out in at all. 170 00:06:15,267 --> 00:06:17,450 It's not necessary. 171 00:06:17,544 --> 00:06:19,711 - It is not going quick. 172 00:06:19,938 --> 00:06:20,954 I don't know if I made the right choice, 173 00:06:21,048 --> 00:06:23,623 But we'll find out. 174 00:06:23,775 --> 00:06:28,612 - Bladesmiths, you have 2 hours and 30 minutes remaining. 175 00:06:28,705 --> 00:06:32,057 - I think it's time to take it to the press. 176 00:06:32,208 --> 00:06:36,043 I don't have a press at home, super fun tool. 177 00:06:36,138 --> 00:06:38,045 Weld it solid, 178 00:06:38,065 --> 00:06:40,290 Put it back in the forge, do it again. 179 00:06:40,383 --> 00:06:43,235 - Ira is playing it smart on the press. 180 00:06:43,386 --> 00:06:45,128 He's squeezing it lightly. 181 00:06:45,221 --> 00:06:46,238 He's not putting a ton of pressure. 182 00:06:46,389 --> 00:06:47,631 He's just trying to get those welds set up. 183 00:06:47,724 --> 00:06:49,908 - He's using his idle time wisely, 184 00:06:50,059 --> 00:06:52,411 Coming back to his workstation and drawing out exactly 185 00:06:52,638 --> 00:06:54,471 What he wants to get to as the end product. 186 00:06:54,564 --> 00:06:56,898 - I know it has to puncture sheet metal. 187 00:06:56,917 --> 00:06:58,992 You need a pretty a good sharp point. 188 00:06:59,144 --> 00:07:00,919 I didn't want just a straight blade. 189 00:07:01,146 --> 00:07:02,979 I mean, I'm an artist as a profession. 190 00:07:02,998 --> 00:07:05,257 So I want my blade to be a piece of art. 191 00:07:05,484 --> 00:07:07,592 ♪ ♪ 192 00:07:07,744 --> 00:07:09,502 - When you're trying to set the welds 193 00:07:09,596 --> 00:07:12,597 On a layered forge weld, you don't wanna press too hard 194 00:07:12,824 --> 00:07:15,842 Because it'll deform the sheets and cause gaps. 195 00:07:15,994 --> 00:07:17,752 So I just have to kiss it a little bit 196 00:07:17,846 --> 00:07:20,180 To press the plates together. 197 00:07:20,332 --> 00:07:22,757 It's very thin material, and it's gonna be really eay 198 00:07:22,851 --> 00:07:25,092 To bend those or misshape them. 199 00:07:25,112 --> 00:07:26,686 If there's any dark spaces, 200 00:07:26,838 --> 00:07:28,429 It's probably not sticking real good. 201 00:07:28,449 --> 00:07:29,948 [groans] 202 00:07:30,175 --> 00:07:33,026 - Mark got really aggressive on a downward press, 203 00:07:33,120 --> 00:07:36,012 And he popped the weld at the very front of that billet. 204 00:07:36,031 --> 00:07:37,939 You can see he's still fighting that end. 205 00:07:37,958 --> 00:07:39,624 See how it's black at the end there? 206 00:07:39,851 --> 00:07:41,943 ♪ ♪ 207 00:07:41,962 --> 00:07:44,521 - Looking at andrew, he's drawn out that canister. 208 00:07:44,539 --> 00:07:46,298 Isn't he supposed to peel that? 209 00:07:46,449 --> 00:07:49,209 - Yeah, he may have manipulated the metal to the point 210 00:07:49,303 --> 00:07:52,362 Where he's rubbed all the white out into a problem. 211 00:07:52,380 --> 00:07:55,365 - See if I can get that son of a bitch off of here. 212 00:07:55,458 --> 00:07:56,883 Now I've got the angle grinder, 213 00:07:56,977 --> 00:08:01,796 And I'm cutting off the billet, and it's not working. 214 00:08:01,890 --> 00:08:03,556 - Andrew trying to peel his can now, 215 00:08:03,709 --> 00:08:05,132 And it looks like a mangled mess. 216 00:08:05,152 --> 00:08:07,043 - I'm trying to pry it off, 217 00:08:07,062 --> 00:08:08,378 And I'm not getting anywhere with this chisel. 218 00:08:08,471 --> 00:08:10,547 I know this is taking a long time. 219 00:08:10,640 --> 00:08:11,881 They're looking at me right now going, 220 00:08:11,900 --> 00:08:13,325 "what is this guy doing?" 221 00:08:13,552 --> 00:08:15,827 - So now he's gotten himself in a situation where 222 00:08:15,979 --> 00:08:18,830 He's got a drawn-out piece of steel, 223 00:08:18,982 --> 00:08:20,481 But now he's gotta take a lot of time 224 00:08:20,501 --> 00:08:23,001 To try and peel this off, and it's not a good thing. 225 00:08:23,228 --> 00:08:25,504 ♪ ♪ 226 00:08:25,731 --> 00:08:27,655 - Brenden's gotta turn on the gas, man. 227 00:08:27,749 --> 00:08:29,841 He's falling pretty far behind you. 228 00:08:30,068 --> 00:08:31,676 ♪ ♪ 229 00:08:31,903 --> 00:08:33,586 - I'd say my welds are looking good. 230 00:08:33,680 --> 00:08:35,680 I think it's starting to stick, but I'm seeing the error 231 00:08:35,907 --> 00:08:38,683 Of my ways in not trimming before I heated it up. 232 00:08:38,910 --> 00:08:41,411 - So because brenden didn't have even pieces 233 00:08:41,429 --> 00:08:42,746 Cut up initially, 234 00:08:42,839 --> 00:08:45,524 Right now he's got an uneven billet. 235 00:08:45,675 --> 00:08:47,859 - Uneven pieces could cause delaminations. 236 00:08:48,086 --> 00:08:49,010 They could cause the welds to fail. 237 00:08:49,104 --> 00:08:50,603 They could let oxygen in. 238 00:08:50,697 --> 00:08:52,948 But I've wasted so much time, I'm just gonna run with it. 239 00:08:55,761 --> 00:08:59,204 ♪ ♪ 240 00:08:59,355 --> 00:09:01,097 - It's starting to feel pretty good. 241 00:09:01,116 --> 00:09:04,859 Like, I know I've got a pretty dang good-looking blade. 242 00:09:04,953 --> 00:09:06,953 They asked for a through tan, 243 00:09:07,047 --> 00:09:08,772 So I know I'm gonna need some sort of pommel. 244 00:09:08,790 --> 00:09:11,383 I'm thinking, I gotta do something. 245 00:09:11,610 --> 00:09:13,960 So I've chopped off some of my excess material. 246 00:09:14,112 --> 00:09:16,129 Take that piece, make a pommel. 247 00:09:16,223 --> 00:09:18,873 But I didn't see a little 1/2 inch square drift. 248 00:09:18,967 --> 00:09:20,708 So I go grab some of my excess, 249 00:09:20,727 --> 00:09:22,394 And I quick pound out a little drift. 250 00:09:22,621 --> 00:09:24,729 - That's the kind of thinking that I really like to see. 251 00:09:24,956 --> 00:09:27,290 - Blacksmiths have always done this. 252 00:09:27,309 --> 00:09:29,550 You can't just go and buy a blacksmith tool 253 00:09:29,644 --> 00:09:31,127 Down at the hardware store. 254 00:09:31,146 --> 00:09:34,055 So you have to be able to make these specialty tools. 255 00:09:34,149 --> 00:09:35,740 Hopefully, this is gonna work. 256 00:09:35,967 --> 00:09:38,134 ♪ ♪ 257 00:09:38,227 --> 00:09:41,562 - The material is only about 5/16 thick. 258 00:09:41,582 --> 00:09:43,807 That's really hard to press. 259 00:09:43,825 --> 00:09:45,491 And it starts folding. 260 00:09:45,644 --> 00:09:47,919 The end takes it a little worse. 261 00:09:51,091 --> 00:09:52,573 - Look at mark's billet. 262 00:09:52,593 --> 00:09:54,575 It looks like it opened up on the tip again. 263 00:09:54,595 --> 00:09:58,004 - And that's the part that's already delaminated. 264 00:09:58,156 --> 00:10:01,415 - What I decide at that point is I'm going to put the poit 265 00:10:01,435 --> 00:10:03,009 Where the work stick is, 266 00:10:03,161 --> 00:10:06,253 And I'm gonna make the tang on the tail. 267 00:10:06,273 --> 00:10:08,665 - Smart, flip it around, make that your tang. 268 00:10:08,683 --> 00:10:10,500 Especially if it's gonna be a through tang, 269 00:10:10,518 --> 00:10:12,018 You'll never even see it. 270 00:10:12,112 --> 00:10:13,837 - That's a really, really solid save move right there. 271 00:10:13,930 --> 00:10:15,688 - It looks like this is gonna work. 272 00:10:15,841 --> 00:10:18,766 Let's go forward. 273 00:10:18,785 --> 00:10:22,695 - Bladesmiths, you have one hour remaining. 274 00:10:22,789 --> 00:10:26,199 - Looks like andrew's trying to peel his can again. 275 00:10:26,293 --> 00:10:27,867 - Say it isn't so. 276 00:10:28,019 --> 00:10:31,020 - I wanted to make sure that I don't have any 277 00:10:31,114 --> 00:10:35,375 Of this mild steel on my blade edge whatsoever. 278 00:10:35,527 --> 00:10:36,860 Nothing's working. 279 00:10:36,953 --> 00:10:38,211 I'm not sure if I'll have enough time 280 00:10:38,363 --> 00:10:40,472 To restart a blade at this point. 281 00:10:40,699 --> 00:10:42,048 - Would you guys say 282 00:10:42,142 --> 00:10:44,534 He's beyond the point of no return for peeling it? 283 00:10:44,627 --> 00:10:45,885 - Yeah, I mean, it would be miraculous 284 00:10:46,037 --> 00:10:47,871 If that can actually comes off. 285 00:10:47,889 --> 00:10:48,313 - [bleep] 286 00:10:52,377 --> 00:10:53,559 He'd be better off going to the grinder. 287 00:10:53,712 --> 00:10:54,802 - I'm regretting doing canister. 288 00:10:54,896 --> 00:10:56,896 I shouldn't have done that. 289 00:10:57,048 --> 00:10:58,639 I think I need to switch it up. 290 00:10:58,659 --> 00:11:00,733 - Andrew just quit on trying to peel the can. 291 00:11:00,886 --> 00:11:02,827 - Good. - That might not be a bad idea. 292 00:11:02,979 --> 00:11:05,221 - When I switched to grinding, got my fingers crossed. 293 00:11:05,314 --> 00:11:08,833 I need to get this can off my edge. 294 00:11:08,985 --> 00:11:10,410 - I managed to get all the ugly off 295 00:11:10,562 --> 00:11:11,836 With the angle grinder 296 00:11:12,063 --> 00:11:13,821 And start actually hitting some length. 297 00:11:13,840 --> 00:11:16,991 - Brenden back on big blu, drawing it out. 298 00:11:17,085 --> 00:11:18,510 Coming from way behind, 299 00:11:18,661 --> 00:11:20,236 He's doing a pretty good job right now. 300 00:11:20,255 --> 00:11:23,756 - I'm going for a celtic style, aggressive triangle. 301 00:11:23,850 --> 00:11:25,925 Sometimes the steel just wants to argue with you. 302 00:11:26,077 --> 00:11:28,520 And looking at the shape that's coming in, 303 00:11:28,747 --> 00:11:30,413 I'm gonna kind of reevaluate a little bit 304 00:11:30,432 --> 00:11:33,841 And go to something more like a spanish navaja. 305 00:11:33,860 --> 00:11:37,253 Start drawing out my tang, and I don't know, 306 00:11:37,346 --> 00:11:38,421 I saw a squirrel, or a butterfly, 307 00:11:38,440 --> 00:11:39,847 Or a fairy, or something, 308 00:11:39,941 --> 00:11:41,774 And gave it one squish too many. 309 00:11:41,927 --> 00:11:44,202 Oh, [bleep] [bleep]. 310 00:11:44,429 --> 00:11:46,930 There are no mistakes, only happy accidents, 311 00:11:47,023 --> 00:11:50,266 Except for my brother, he was a mistake. 312 00:11:50,285 --> 00:11:52,026 I guess I'm just gonna try and squish it back into shape 313 00:11:52,045 --> 00:11:53,044 And keep going with the flow. 314 00:11:53,271 --> 00:11:55,880 ♪ ♪ 315 00:11:56,107 --> 00:11:58,216 - The quench is always, what can go wrong? 316 00:11:58,367 --> 00:12:01,794 You know, hopefully this thing isn't gonna wanna warp. 317 00:12:01,888 --> 00:12:03,537 - Here we go. 318 00:12:03,631 --> 00:12:05,965 Ira is the first one to be quenched with 45 minutes left. 319 00:12:06,059 --> 00:12:07,559 - It's looking good. 320 00:12:07,786 --> 00:12:09,469 I don't see really any bends or anything. 321 00:12:09,563 --> 00:12:12,731 And I think I've got it. 322 00:12:12,958 --> 00:12:15,124 - A lot of things can go wrong in the quench. 323 00:12:15,218 --> 00:12:18,811 I've got maybe 3/16 on the spine, 324 00:12:18,964 --> 00:12:21,297 Which is considerably less than I wanted. 325 00:12:21,316 --> 00:12:24,801 So I can get a big wicked bend, the blade can crack. 326 00:12:24,819 --> 00:12:27,136 ♪ ♪ 327 00:12:27,230 --> 00:12:29,806 - All right, mark in quench, guys. 328 00:12:29,899 --> 00:12:32,399 - It's got a curve down at the tip, 329 00:12:32,419 --> 00:12:35,828 And the tang is pretty severe. 330 00:12:35,922 --> 00:12:37,981 Any attempt to do any straightening at this point 331 00:12:38,074 --> 00:12:40,500 Can end in disaster really quick. 332 00:12:40,652 --> 00:12:43,410 So I'm going with it. 333 00:12:43,505 --> 00:12:45,412 - Bladesmiths, you have 30 minutes left 334 00:12:45,507 --> 00:12:48,674 Before your first critique. 335 00:12:48,769 --> 00:12:52,161 I don't know if he went and talked to the forge gods, 336 00:12:52,255 --> 00:12:53,605 But andrew's billet looks all right. 337 00:12:53,832 --> 00:12:57,591 ♪ ♪ 338 00:12:57,685 --> 00:12:58,851 - There's a little bit of a warp, 339 00:12:59,004 --> 00:13:01,780 But it's nothing that I can't grind out later. 340 00:13:01,931 --> 00:13:03,597 I'm getting the can off the edge. 341 00:13:03,691 --> 00:13:06,175 It's taking some time, but I want to get as much doe 342 00:13:06,194 --> 00:13:08,119 As I can before the clock runs out. 343 00:13:08,346 --> 00:13:10,104 [bleep] 344 00:13:10,123 --> 00:13:13,958 I start seeing some cracks. I'm panicking. 345 00:13:14,110 --> 00:13:16,686 I gotta grind through those and get them gone, 346 00:13:16,779 --> 00:13:19,613 Or they're are not gonna want to test my blade. 347 00:13:19,707 --> 00:13:21,466 Definitely feel the pressure. 348 00:13:21,693 --> 00:13:24,710 ♪ ♪ 349 00:13:24,805 --> 00:13:26,471 - Brenden's quenched. 350 00:13:26,698 --> 00:13:28,455 All right, guys, we got all four blades quenched. 351 00:13:28,475 --> 00:13:30,366 Now everybody needs start making their way 352 00:13:30,385 --> 00:13:33,536 To the grinder getting that final profile done. 353 00:13:33,555 --> 00:13:35,054 - I start cleaning off the tang, 354 00:13:35,206 --> 00:13:36,481 And I start seeing delams. 355 00:13:36,708 --> 00:13:38,891 If they're just in the handle, everything's okay. 356 00:13:39,044 --> 00:13:40,134 It's gonna be okay, it's gonna be okay, 357 00:13:40,228 --> 00:13:42,045 It's gonna be okay. 358 00:13:42,138 --> 00:13:44,322 I get about midway down the spine. 359 00:13:44,549 --> 00:13:45,990 [bleep] 360 00:13:46,142 --> 00:13:48,159 I thought I got rid of all the bad steel, 361 00:13:48,311 --> 00:13:51,663 But apparently, I ended up with a huge delam. 362 00:13:51,890 --> 00:13:53,890 - Oh, snap. 363 00:13:53,983 --> 00:13:55,482 - Probably from such thin material 364 00:13:55,577 --> 00:13:57,836 Just not wanting to adhere. 365 00:13:58,063 --> 00:14:00,672 I have two options at this point, give up, 366 00:14:00,823 --> 00:14:02,990 Or I can go over and grab the welder 367 00:14:03,084 --> 00:14:05,159 And see what we can do. 368 00:14:05,178 --> 00:14:08,829 So I start welding up the spine and decide 369 00:14:08,849 --> 00:14:11,574 That that's good enough, back to the grinder. 370 00:14:11,593 --> 00:14:13,834 I'm going to work until the absolute last second 371 00:14:13,928 --> 00:14:16,337 Trying to clean up the delams, trying to clean in the shap, 372 00:14:16,431 --> 00:14:17,580 And try and make everything look nice. 373 00:14:17,599 --> 00:14:22,676 ♪ ♪ 374 00:14:22,696 --> 00:14:27,256 - Five, four, three, two, one. 375 00:14:27,350 --> 00:14:29,350 Bladesmiths, turn off the machines, 376 00:14:29,444 --> 00:14:30,869 Put down your tools. 377 00:14:31,096 --> 00:14:33,596 The first round of competition is over. 378 00:14:33,615 --> 00:14:35,540 - At this point, I'm just glad 379 00:14:35,767 --> 00:14:38,117 That I'll have something to turn into the judges. 380 00:14:38,211 --> 00:14:40,603 I think I still have a knife that's gonna do everything 381 00:14:40,696 --> 00:14:42,288 That it needs to do for the tests. 382 00:14:42,382 --> 00:14:44,716 So with a little luck, maybe I'll make it through. 383 00:14:44,943 --> 00:14:47,701 ♪ ♪ 384 00:14:47,795 --> 00:14:49,220 - Bladesmiths, congratulations. 385 00:14:49,447 --> 00:14:50,963 The four of you managed to take sheet metal 386 00:14:51,057 --> 00:14:53,057 And with various techniques, turn them into viable blade. 387 00:14:53,209 --> 00:14:55,118 But the time has come for the first critique. 388 00:14:55,136 --> 00:14:56,636 Mark, you're up first. Are you ready? 389 00:14:56,788 --> 00:14:58,897 - Yes, I am. - Please present your work. 390 00:14:59,124 --> 00:15:00,714 ♪ ♪ 391 00:15:00,734 --> 00:15:03,217 - All right, so, mark, your steel looks solid here. 392 00:15:03,311 --> 00:15:04,385 I was worried about you. 393 00:15:04,404 --> 00:15:06,070 It looked like you had a delam 394 00:15:06,297 --> 00:15:08,131 At the front of that blade, but you reversed it, 395 00:15:08,224 --> 00:15:09,482 Put it on the other end of the blade. 396 00:15:09,634 --> 00:15:11,242 That was smart work. 397 00:15:11,394 --> 00:15:13,894 What we do have going on here is a little bit of a warp here, 398 00:15:13,914 --> 00:15:16,322 But most of it happens from the tang back, 399 00:15:16,474 --> 00:15:18,065 And it'd be nice to see that straightened out 400 00:15:18,084 --> 00:15:19,492 If you move forward, but good job. 401 00:15:19,644 --> 00:15:21,252 - Thank you. - Andrew, you ready? 402 00:15:21,479 --> 00:15:23,755 - Yes, I am. - Please present your work. 403 00:15:23,982 --> 00:15:25,831 ♪ ♪ 404 00:15:25,926 --> 00:15:27,483 - All right, andrew, 405 00:15:27,502 --> 00:15:29,410 You've got a good amount of steel here. 406 00:15:29,504 --> 00:15:30,929 You got a couple pockets 407 00:15:31,156 --> 00:15:33,489 And a couple light delams, nothing major. 408 00:15:33,508 --> 00:15:36,676 You definitely waited too long to peel that can off, 409 00:15:36,828 --> 00:15:38,344 And we didn't require it. 410 00:15:38,438 --> 00:15:40,346 But next time you try a can, call me first. 411 00:15:40,440 --> 00:15:41,998 - Okay. [laughs] 412 00:15:42,016 --> 00:15:43,274 - I can tell you a lot easier way to do it. 413 00:15:43,501 --> 00:15:44,591 - Okay. 414 00:15:44,611 --> 00:15:46,427 - But otherwise, did a good job. 415 00:15:46,521 --> 00:15:48,838 - Thank you. - Ira, you ready? 416 00:15:48,856 --> 00:15:51,282 - Yes, I am. - Please present your work. 417 00:15:51,509 --> 00:15:53,526 ♪ ♪ 418 00:15:53,620 --> 00:15:56,696 - All right, ira, off the bat, it's beautiful work. 419 00:15:56,848 --> 00:15:58,439 You sure have some skills out there, 420 00:15:58,533 --> 00:16:01,350 So much so that you even got started on your pommel, 421 00:16:01,369 --> 00:16:02,961 Always good to have that foresight. 422 00:16:03,188 --> 00:16:04,445 If you move to the second round, 423 00:16:04,539 --> 00:16:05,964 You have little work to do, 424 00:16:06,191 --> 00:16:08,115 And you can focus more on refining your blade 425 00:16:08,134 --> 00:16:10,969 Because that is a beautiful shape. 426 00:16:11,196 --> 00:16:12,637 - Thank you. 427 00:16:12,788 --> 00:16:13,972 - Last but not least, brenden, are you ready? 428 00:16:14,123 --> 00:16:15,881 - Yes. - Please present your wor. 429 00:16:16,034 --> 00:16:18,217 ♪ ♪ 430 00:16:18,369 --> 00:16:19,869 - All right, so, brenden, 431 00:16:19,887 --> 00:16:22,888 I do like that recurve kind of a vibe to a blade. 432 00:16:23,041 --> 00:16:24,557 It's a shape that I really enjoy. 433 00:16:24,651 --> 00:16:27,151 But I would have loved to have seen more meat back here 434 00:16:27,303 --> 00:16:28,802 At the back of this blade. 435 00:16:28,896 --> 00:16:32,048 Also, there are some delams 436 00:16:32,141 --> 00:16:34,308 On your blade that are worrisome. 437 00:16:34,402 --> 00:16:37,570 So things like that really need to be cleaned up on this blade. 438 00:16:37,722 --> 00:16:40,239 And I'd just love to see this, have that taper and profie 439 00:16:40,391 --> 00:16:42,225 That's really clean. 440 00:16:42,243 --> 00:16:44,335 ♪ ♪ 441 00:16:44,562 --> 00:16:46,896 - Bladesmiths, all four of you have a lot to be proud of. 442 00:16:46,914 --> 00:16:48,564 But as you know, only three of you can join us 443 00:16:48,583 --> 00:16:49,899 In the second round of this competition, 444 00:16:49,992 --> 00:16:51,843 Which means one of you has to go home. 445 00:16:51,994 --> 00:16:53,569 The bladesmith leaving the forge is... 446 00:16:53,588 --> 00:16:57,757 ♪ ♪ 447 00:16:57,851 --> 00:16:59,183 Brenden. 448 00:16:59,335 --> 00:17:01,077 Unfortunately, your blade did not make the cut. 449 00:17:01,170 --> 00:17:02,745 And doug's gonna tell you why. 450 00:17:02,764 --> 00:17:04,671 - Your blade having the delaminations, 451 00:17:04,766 --> 00:17:06,190 And your blade being the least refined, 452 00:17:06,417 --> 00:17:08,509 You have the most work going to the second round. 453 00:17:08,528 --> 00:17:10,253 For these reasons, we're sending you home. 454 00:17:10,271 --> 00:17:11,696 - I understand. 455 00:17:11,923 --> 00:17:13,606 - Brenden, we wanna say thank you for coming out, 456 00:17:13,700 --> 00:17:15,182 But unfortunately your time in this competition has ended. 457 00:17:15,201 --> 00:17:18,444 Please surrender your work and step off the forge floor. 458 00:17:18,596 --> 00:17:20,780 - I 100% agree with the judges' decision. 459 00:17:20,932 --> 00:17:23,616 That is probably one of the worst knives I've ever made. 460 00:17:23,768 --> 00:17:25,935 I spent a lot of time chasing delams 461 00:17:25,953 --> 00:17:28,938 And ended up catching a bad weld off of a bad plan. 462 00:17:29,031 --> 00:17:32,866 But this was an amazing experience. 463 00:17:32,960 --> 00:17:34,777 - Bladesmiths, congratulations. 464 00:17:34,796 --> 00:17:36,128 The three of you are joining us 465 00:17:36,281 --> 00:17:37,797 In the second round of this competition. 466 00:17:37,891 --> 00:17:39,390 Now, in this round, you will add handles to your blades 467 00:17:39,617 --> 00:17:40,966 Turning them into fully functioning weapons, 468 00:17:41,061 --> 00:17:43,710 As well as fix any issues that the judges brought up. 469 00:17:43,730 --> 00:17:45,045 Now, along with those handles, 470 00:17:45,065 --> 00:17:46,397 Because we are doing stab and chop, 471 00:17:46,624 --> 00:17:48,974 You guys will have to have a functional guard 472 00:17:49,069 --> 00:17:51,552 And a mechanical connection like a pommel. 473 00:17:51,646 --> 00:17:53,571 Once this round is complete, 474 00:17:53,722 --> 00:17:55,239 You're gonna turn your blades over to the judges, 475 00:17:55,466 --> 00:17:57,316 And they'll check for strength and durabiliy 476 00:17:57,468 --> 00:18:00,136 In a three-layer sheet metal stab and chop, 477 00:18:00,229 --> 00:18:01,895 And then check your edge retention 478 00:18:01,989 --> 00:18:03,806 In a leather stab and slice. 479 00:18:03,825 --> 00:18:05,975 Bladesmiths, you only have two hours 480 00:18:06,068 --> 00:18:07,418 In this round of the competition. 481 00:18:07,645 --> 00:18:09,921 So good luck, work hard. Your time starts now. 482 00:18:10,148 --> 00:18:11,238 ♪ ♪ 483 00:18:11,332 --> 00:18:12,815 With two hours on the clock, 484 00:18:12,834 --> 00:18:14,333 They still have a lot of work to do. 485 00:18:14,427 --> 00:18:16,427 - But the one that's really ahead of the game is ira. 486 00:18:16,654 --> 00:18:18,154 - Oh, yeah. 487 00:18:18,172 --> 00:18:20,506 - He's got a pommel worked out already. 488 00:18:20,658 --> 00:18:24,602 - My game plan is to try to make a stacked leather handle. 489 00:18:24,829 --> 00:18:26,753 - Is a choice of going with leather 490 00:18:26,773 --> 00:18:29,107 A longer time-consuming thing? 491 00:18:29,334 --> 00:18:30,850 - Oh, it's definitely more time consuming, yeah. 492 00:18:31,002 --> 00:18:32,259 - Does he get style points for your guys? 493 00:18:32,353 --> 00:18:33,927 - If he does it right, yeah. 494 00:18:34,021 --> 00:18:35,113 - Having that pommel made, 495 00:18:35,340 --> 00:18:37,931 It's about my pommel attachment. 496 00:18:38,025 --> 00:18:39,784 I'm gonna peen over the end. 497 00:18:39,935 --> 00:18:40,934 I'm gonna hit pretty hard. 498 00:18:41,028 --> 00:18:42,620 I was worried if I put wood, 499 00:18:42,847 --> 00:18:45,123 Anything else, I'm gonna crack and break it. 500 00:18:45,274 --> 00:18:46,940 The leather is gonna take a lot of compression, 501 00:18:46,960 --> 00:18:47,867 And if anything, it's gonna help it. 502 00:18:48,019 --> 00:18:50,519 ♪ ♪ 503 00:18:50,538 --> 00:18:54,190 - The first thing I need to do is get the tang straight. 504 00:18:54,283 --> 00:18:56,041 - Mark's got everything in a vice, 505 00:18:56,194 --> 00:18:58,361 And that vice will work as a heat sink. 506 00:18:58,379 --> 00:19:00,863 - Smart. - Ooh. 507 00:19:00,956 --> 00:19:03,549 It's still got a warp on the end, 508 00:19:03,701 --> 00:19:05,309 But it's close enough 509 00:19:05,461 --> 00:19:08,554 That I can just even it up with grinding on the handle. 510 00:19:08,706 --> 00:19:10,481 ♪ ♪ 511 00:19:10,708 --> 00:19:12,316 - Typically, in a through tang construction, 512 00:19:12,543 --> 00:19:14,152 There's a tang going through the handle, 513 00:19:14,379 --> 00:19:15,636 And then there's a pommel connected to it 514 00:19:15,730 --> 00:19:17,213 To keep everything secure. 515 00:19:17,231 --> 00:19:19,139 But I'm not confident in my pommel. 516 00:19:19,159 --> 00:19:21,066 So I'm also adding a pinhole. 517 00:19:21,161 --> 00:19:23,552 That way the pommel isn't my only mechanical connectio. 518 00:19:23,646 --> 00:19:26,739 - All of our knives need a mechanical connection 519 00:19:26,833 --> 00:19:29,333 From the handle to the knife, so the pin can do that. 520 00:19:29,560 --> 00:19:30,743 But if you're putting a guard on the pommel, 521 00:19:30,837 --> 00:19:34,505 The pommel can do it as well, so it's overkill. 522 00:19:34,657 --> 00:19:36,490 - I'm drilling this pinhole now, 523 00:19:36,509 --> 00:19:38,325 But I'm gonna have to remember where it is later on 524 00:19:38,419 --> 00:19:39,677 When I fit up the handle. 525 00:19:39,904 --> 00:19:41,495 ♪ ♪ 526 00:19:41,514 --> 00:19:42,922 - Ira is on the vice. 527 00:19:43,074 --> 00:19:44,498 He's got his handle completely assembled 528 00:19:44,592 --> 00:19:46,350 With epoxy and everything. 529 00:19:46,502 --> 00:19:49,002 - I grab the torch, gets hot quick, 530 00:19:49,022 --> 00:19:52,748 Start peening it over, and it starts cinching out. 531 00:19:52,841 --> 00:19:55,509 - Will peening it over give enough compression 532 00:19:55,528 --> 00:19:57,603 To where that leather stack will not move around? 533 00:19:57,697 --> 00:19:59,255 - Done properly, yes. 534 00:19:59,348 --> 00:20:01,515 - I peen it over, and the pommel's not wiggling. 535 00:20:01,609 --> 00:20:03,426 I feel pretty good about time. 536 00:20:03,519 --> 00:20:05,352 Now I gotta shape all the leather wedges 537 00:20:05,371 --> 00:20:07,872 To make it a comfortable handle. 538 00:20:08,099 --> 00:20:10,766 - Bladesmiths, one hour has elapsed. 539 00:20:10,785 --> 00:20:12,268 - I go to the pantry. 540 00:20:12,286 --> 00:20:15,213 I'm looking for a piece of handle material. 541 00:20:15,364 --> 00:20:18,198 - And mark's got some kind of green block. 542 00:20:18,218 --> 00:20:20,443 - Fairly certain that's a synthetic. 543 00:20:20,461 --> 00:20:23,203 It's a mix of a blue and green. 544 00:20:23,297 --> 00:20:26,115 - So the next thing is to get holes drilled into the hande 545 00:20:26,208 --> 00:20:29,376 And get it fitted up onto the tang. 546 00:20:29,395 --> 00:20:31,454 Man, I love that green stuff. 547 00:20:31,547 --> 00:20:33,305 - His handle material is not that thick. 548 00:20:33,458 --> 00:20:35,808 It's like 1 1/2 inch by 1 1/2 inch. 549 00:20:35,902 --> 00:20:38,069 - Oh, man. 550 00:20:38,296 --> 00:20:40,238 That's when I noticed a couple of chips. 551 00:20:40,465 --> 00:20:42,389 So I realized that this isn't the epoxy resin 552 00:20:42,483 --> 00:20:43,724 I thought it was, 553 00:20:43,743 --> 00:20:45,317 And that it was probably kirinite, 554 00:20:45,470 --> 00:20:46,819 Which is beautiful stuff, 555 00:20:46,971 --> 00:20:47,987 But it's a little more fragile, 556 00:20:48,081 --> 00:20:49,730 And it chips easier. 557 00:20:49,824 --> 00:20:53,584 I'm gonna cut that end off, so hopefully it won't crack, 558 00:20:53,736 --> 00:20:56,420 And move on, and start doing the guard and pommel. 559 00:20:56,647 --> 00:20:59,164 ♪ ♪ 560 00:20:59,317 --> 00:21:02,001 - So now I'm epoxying the guard, the handle, 561 00:21:02,095 --> 00:21:05,579 And the pommel all together onto the tang. 562 00:21:05,598 --> 00:21:07,823 And I'm also adding a piece of mild steel 563 00:21:07,842 --> 00:21:09,325 To the end of the pommel. 564 00:21:09,343 --> 00:21:10,659 - We've seen a lot of smiths do this. 565 00:21:10,753 --> 00:21:12,770 Instead of peening, what they'll do is 566 00:21:12,921 --> 00:21:16,499 They'll basically put a washer over the back and then weld it. 567 00:21:16,592 --> 00:21:18,684 It's not a real favorite of mine. 568 00:21:18,778 --> 00:21:20,594 - So I've got my handle attached, and now it's time 569 00:21:20,688 --> 00:21:22,505 To attach the pin to the pinhole, 570 00:21:22,523 --> 00:21:24,282 But I'm going in blind. 571 00:21:24,509 --> 00:21:26,008 No way. 572 00:21:26,101 --> 00:21:27,118 And I'm like, "oh, [bleep], 573 00:21:27,345 --> 00:21:28,360 It goes through the handle material, 574 00:21:28,513 --> 00:21:30,346 But I completely missed the tang. 575 00:21:30,364 --> 00:21:32,439 I don't want extra holes in my handle material 576 00:21:32,533 --> 00:21:33,866 For no reason. 577 00:21:34,018 --> 00:21:35,459 Yeah, now I have to drill another one. 578 00:21:35,686 --> 00:21:36,961 - Oh, no. 579 00:21:37,112 --> 00:21:38,445 - Damn it. 580 00:21:38,539 --> 00:21:40,631 I drill the second hole. I miss the tang. 581 00:21:40,783 --> 00:21:43,467 - I wonder if he measured not factoring the guard. 582 00:21:43,694 --> 00:21:44,969 - Probably. 583 00:21:45,120 --> 00:21:46,529 - I've got two holes in my handle already. 584 00:21:46,622 --> 00:21:47,863 I'm going in for a third time. 585 00:21:47,956 --> 00:21:50,366 It's like doing surgery with your eyes closed. 586 00:21:50,459 --> 00:21:52,143 - Andrew's already got the connection. 587 00:21:52,294 --> 00:21:54,219 He doesn't need this hole, and he's still got work 588 00:21:54,372 --> 00:21:55,871 To do on the blade in less than an hour. 589 00:21:55,890 --> 00:21:57,481 - This one has to work. 590 00:21:57,708 --> 00:21:59,633 I don't have time to keep messing with this pinhole. 591 00:21:59,652 --> 00:22:01,210 - Holy smokes. 592 00:22:01,228 --> 00:22:02,320 ♪ ♪ 593 00:22:06,233 --> 00:22:07,383 - This is just wasted time. 594 00:22:07,476 --> 00:22:08,141 - The third time I find the tang, 595 00:22:08,161 --> 00:22:09,327 And I drill a new hole, 596 00:22:09,554 --> 00:22:10,477 So that I at least have something 597 00:22:10,496 --> 00:22:11,645 That I can put a pin through. 598 00:22:11,664 --> 00:22:13,389 Perfect. 599 00:22:13,482 --> 00:22:14,557 It's not the hole I originally made, 600 00:22:14,575 --> 00:22:16,483 But it'll work. 601 00:22:16,502 --> 00:22:19,728 - Bladesmiths, you are down to the final 30 minutes. 602 00:22:19,747 --> 00:22:21,230 ♪ ♪ 603 00:22:21,323 --> 00:22:23,507 - It's time to start getting this edge addressd 604 00:22:23,734 --> 00:22:26,493 Because a dull knife is not gonna work here. 605 00:22:26,587 --> 00:22:28,404 - Ira is just cruising. 606 00:22:28,497 --> 00:22:30,330 Now he's just refining everything. 607 00:22:30,424 --> 00:22:31,682 - Put it to the arm, 608 00:22:31,909 --> 00:22:33,926 And it just shaves hair off really well. 609 00:22:34,020 --> 00:22:35,836 [laughs] 610 00:22:35,930 --> 00:22:38,914 I think when my daughters find out that I just shaved my am 611 00:22:39,007 --> 00:22:41,584 On tv, they're gonna lose it. 612 00:22:41,602 --> 00:22:44,528 They're like, "oh, my gosh, dad, why?" 613 00:22:44,755 --> 00:22:46,255 ♪ ♪ 614 00:22:46,273 --> 00:22:47,773 - I've still gotta shape the handle 615 00:22:47,867 --> 00:22:50,109 And sharpen the blade. 616 00:22:50,203 --> 00:22:52,853 - Mark back over to work on that handle a little bit more. 617 00:22:52,872 --> 00:22:55,598 You can see that green dust flying off that grinder. 618 00:22:55,691 --> 00:22:58,934 - For me bladesmithing is fun. It's therapeutic. 619 00:22:58,953 --> 00:23:00,603 You know, I'll go home stressed, 620 00:23:00,696 --> 00:23:02,529 And I'll start beating some steel, 621 00:23:02,623 --> 00:23:04,382 And it's a blast. 622 00:23:04,609 --> 00:23:07,868 Get the handle shaped where it will be comfortable, 623 00:23:07,887 --> 00:23:11,614 And then I gotta start working on the edge. 624 00:23:11,632 --> 00:23:14,617 - Bladesmiths, you have ten minutes. 625 00:23:14,635 --> 00:23:16,619 - Right now my handle is really big and blocky. 626 00:23:16,637 --> 00:23:18,729 I need to grind those corners down 627 00:23:18,956 --> 00:23:20,547 So that the judges can get their hands around it. 628 00:23:20,641 --> 00:23:22,215 If they can't hold the knife, 629 00:23:22,309 --> 00:23:23,901 They're not gonna be able to test it. 630 00:23:24,052 --> 00:23:27,053 It ain't "purdy," but it's sturdy. 631 00:23:27,073 --> 00:23:31,984 - Five, four, three, two, one. 632 00:23:32,136 --> 00:23:33,727 Bladesmiths, put down your tools, 633 00:23:33,821 --> 00:23:34,653 Grab your blades. 634 00:23:34,805 --> 00:23:36,730 This round is over. 635 00:23:36,749 --> 00:23:38,323 - For good luck. 636 00:23:38,476 --> 00:23:41,234 I've never kissed a blade before, 637 00:23:41,328 --> 00:23:42,811 But I did this time. 638 00:23:42,830 --> 00:23:45,423 ♪ ♪ 639 00:23:45,650 --> 00:23:47,425 - Bladesmiths, welcome to our strength test, 640 00:23:47,576 --> 00:23:51,820 A three-layer sheet metal stab and chop. 641 00:23:51,914 --> 00:23:53,097 Mark, you're first. You ready to go? 642 00:23:53,248 --> 00:23:55,824 - Hit it, sparky. - I can do that. 643 00:23:55,843 --> 00:23:57,435 ♪ ♪ 644 00:23:57,662 --> 00:23:59,586 There's always a question of the heat treat. 645 00:23:59,605 --> 00:24:01,105 And is there cracks 646 00:24:01,332 --> 00:24:03,182 That you just can't see that are gonna appear? 647 00:24:03,334 --> 00:24:05,443 So yeah, I'm pretty scared as he's getting ready to do this. 648 00:24:05,670 --> 00:24:07,670 Oh, come on. 649 00:24:07,688 --> 00:24:14,535 ♪ ♪ 650 00:24:32,029 --> 00:24:33,362 - Uh-oh. 651 00:24:33,455 --> 00:24:35,547 All right, mark. You survived, good job. 652 00:24:35,641 --> 00:24:37,216 The big problem is 653 00:24:37,368 --> 00:24:40,536 That the handle has cracked lengthwise. 654 00:24:40,629 --> 00:24:42,480 It took a little bit of glinting. 655 00:24:42,707 --> 00:24:44,982 There's a couple little rolls here from chopping 656 00:24:45,209 --> 00:24:48,635 In that sheet metal, but your blade held up, 657 00:24:48,729 --> 00:24:50,062 You still got an edge, still got a tip. 658 00:24:50,214 --> 00:24:51,972 Good job. - Thank you. 659 00:24:52,066 --> 00:24:53,398 - How you feeling after that, andrew? 660 00:24:53,493 --> 00:24:54,975 - Nervous. - It's all right. 661 00:24:55,069 --> 00:24:56,660 Be fine. Be over shortly. 662 00:24:56,887 --> 00:24:58,496 ♪ ♪ 663 00:24:58,723 --> 00:24:59,905 - I'm concerned about my edge a little bit, 664 00:25:00,057 --> 00:25:01,815 But I'm mostly concerned about my pommel. 665 00:25:01,909 --> 00:25:05,394 I'm not 100% sure that I have it secured well enoug. 666 00:25:05,412 --> 00:25:07,229 The sky is the limit on what could go wrong here. 667 00:25:07,248 --> 00:25:08,339 ♪ ♪ 668 00:25:12,236 --> 00:25:17,515 ♪ ♪ 669 00:25:38,520 --> 00:25:40,687 - All right, andrew. That's not good. 670 00:25:40,706 --> 00:25:41,872 - Right. 671 00:25:42,024 --> 00:25:43,282 - Not only it shortened your handle 672 00:25:43,434 --> 00:25:44,542 And you lost your counterbalance, 673 00:25:44,769 --> 00:25:45,951 But now I've got a sharp edge of wood 674 00:25:46,103 --> 00:25:48,120 Sitting in the palm of my hand. 675 00:25:48,214 --> 00:25:50,548 But on the plus side, 676 00:25:50,699 --> 00:25:53,050 Even with your pommel falling off, 677 00:25:53,201 --> 00:25:55,778 You've got this pin that you put in through the tang. 678 00:25:55,796 --> 00:25:57,629 So everything is still mechanically connected. 679 00:25:57,723 --> 00:26:00,391 It's still a testable knife. That was a good move. 680 00:26:00,618 --> 00:26:02,726 You've got some rolling and some chipping, 681 00:26:02,953 --> 00:26:05,788 But for the most part, you survived. 682 00:26:05,806 --> 00:26:08,624 - Thanks. - All right, ira. 683 00:26:08,642 --> 00:26:10,884 Been fun ride so far. You ready to keep going? 684 00:26:10,903 --> 00:26:12,628 - Let's do it. - All right. 685 00:26:12,646 --> 00:26:14,071 ♪ ♪ 686 00:26:14,298 --> 00:26:15,798 - I'm a little nervous, you know. 687 00:26:15,816 --> 00:26:18,075 Mark and andrew both took some damage on. 688 00:26:18,226 --> 00:26:19,893 I mean, they're about to take my blade and swing it 689 00:26:19,912 --> 00:26:21,303 Into a piece of steel. 690 00:26:21,396 --> 00:26:23,247 It's not like some soft thing. 691 00:26:23,474 --> 00:26:25,991 I mean, lots of things can go wrong. 692 00:26:26,143 --> 00:26:32,923 ♪ ♪ 693 00:26:50,109 --> 00:26:51,667 - Nice job, ira. 694 00:26:51,685 --> 00:26:53,611 Your edge is good and still straight. 695 00:26:53,762 --> 00:26:55,354 Still tight, good job. 696 00:26:55,506 --> 00:26:57,022 - Thank you. 697 00:26:57,174 --> 00:27:00,266 ♪ ♪ 698 00:27:00,361 --> 00:27:01,935 - All right, bladesmiths. 699 00:27:02,029 --> 00:27:04,513 This is the sharpness test, the leather stab and slice. 700 00:27:04,531 --> 00:27:06,439 ♪ ♪ 701 00:27:06,459 --> 00:27:07,625 Mark, you're up first. You ready for this? 702 00:27:07,776 --> 00:27:08,942 - Leather rip. 703 00:27:09,036 --> 00:27:10,294 - [laughs] I like that. 704 00:27:10,445 --> 00:27:11,520 Let's do that. 705 00:27:11,538 --> 00:27:18,427 ♪ ♪ 706 00:27:33,878 --> 00:27:35,060 - Oh, yeah. 707 00:27:35,212 --> 00:27:37,137 ♪ ♪ 708 00:27:37,156 --> 00:27:38,397 - All right, mark. 709 00:27:38,549 --> 00:27:39,731 Despite some of the glinting, 710 00:27:39,884 --> 00:27:41,975 Cut easily, nice slices through. 711 00:27:42,069 --> 00:27:43,810 Your handle construction, 712 00:27:43,829 --> 00:27:45,329 Though you still have the cracks in there, 713 00:27:45,556 --> 00:27:47,480 Simply by putting my hand onto that, 714 00:27:47,574 --> 00:27:48,999 And closing, and making a fist. 715 00:27:49,151 --> 00:27:51,335 Well, it put everything back together. 716 00:27:51,486 --> 00:27:54,079 Overall, sir, your weapon, it will cut. 717 00:27:54,231 --> 00:27:55,989 - Thank you. - All right, andrew, your turn. 718 00:27:56,083 --> 00:27:57,416 So you ready? - Yep. 719 00:27:57,510 --> 00:27:58,417 - Let's do this. 720 00:27:58,569 --> 00:28:05,349 ♪ ♪ 721 00:28:24,537 --> 00:28:26,428 - All right, andrew, let's talk about your blade here. 722 00:28:26,447 --> 00:28:29,765 When I'm slicing onto this leather sheet, it caught up, 723 00:28:29,783 --> 00:28:31,616 And you can see there's some jagged edges in there, 724 00:28:31,769 --> 00:28:35,287 But overall, sir, it will cut. 725 00:28:35,439 --> 00:28:36,955 - All right, ira, your turn. So are you ready? 726 00:28:37,107 --> 00:28:39,124 - Absolutely. - Let's do this. 727 00:28:39,218 --> 00:28:46,056 ♪ ♪ 728 00:29:00,481 --> 00:29:02,222 - All right, ira, let's talk about your weapon here. 729 00:29:02,241 --> 00:29:03,723 Your edges are sharp. 730 00:29:03,743 --> 00:29:05,892 I mean, it lends itself to thrusting and slashing. 731 00:29:05,986 --> 00:29:07,911 Overall, sir, it will cut. 732 00:29:08,138 --> 00:29:09,638 - Thank you. 733 00:29:09,656 --> 00:29:13,325 ♪ ♪ 734 00:29:13,419 --> 00:29:15,401 - All right, bladesmiths, only two of you can join us 735 00:29:15,421 --> 00:29:17,145 In the final round of this competition. 736 00:29:17,239 --> 00:29:18,330 Our judges discussed your blades, 737 00:29:18,482 --> 00:29:19,815 And they made a final decision. 738 00:29:19,908 --> 00:29:21,483 The bladesmith leaving the forge is... 739 00:29:21,502 --> 00:29:24,002 ♪ ♪ 740 00:29:24,096 --> 00:29:25,821 Andrew. 741 00:29:25,839 --> 00:29:27,656 Unfortunately, your blade didn't make the cut, 742 00:29:27,749 --> 00:29:28,991 And j. Is gonna tell you why. 743 00:29:29,084 --> 00:29:30,583 - Andrew, you worked really hard. 744 00:29:30,603 --> 00:29:32,327 You should be proud of what you did. 745 00:29:32,346 --> 00:29:34,772 But during the strength test, your edge took the most damage, 746 00:29:34,923 --> 00:29:36,923 Which showed in the sharpness test. 747 00:29:36,942 --> 00:29:39,518 And you actually have pieces falling off. 748 00:29:39,670 --> 00:29:41,186 So that's the reasons we're letting you go. 749 00:29:41,280 --> 00:29:42,946 - I understand. 750 00:29:43,173 --> 00:29:44,840 - Andrew, you got a ton to be proud of. 751 00:29:44,858 --> 00:29:46,508 Unfortunately, your time this competition has ende. 752 00:29:46,601 --> 00:29:47,767 I'm gonna have to ask you to please step 753 00:29:47,861 --> 00:29:49,194 Off the forge floor. 754 00:29:49,346 --> 00:29:50,788 - Thank y'all. Good luck, guys. 755 00:29:50,939 --> 00:29:52,514 I agree with the judge's decision. 756 00:29:52,533 --> 00:29:55,183 I'm glad I put that pin through the tang 757 00:29:55,202 --> 00:29:57,519 And was able to fight until the end. 758 00:29:57,538 --> 00:29:59,187 First thing I'm gonna do when I get home 759 00:29:59,206 --> 00:30:00,539 Is hang out with my dog, bogey, 760 00:30:00,691 --> 00:30:02,691 On the couch and relax for a bit. 761 00:30:02,709 --> 00:30:06,361 ♪ ♪ 762 00:30:06,380 --> 00:30:08,121 - Well, mark, ira, guys, congratulations, 763 00:30:08,140 --> 00:30:09,306 You are moving forward in the third 764 00:30:09,533 --> 00:30:11,475 And final round of this competition. 765 00:30:11,626 --> 00:30:13,385 In this round, you're going back to your home forges 766 00:30:13,537 --> 00:30:15,037 To battle it out for four days, 767 00:30:15,130 --> 00:30:16,705 Building an iconic weapon from history. 768 00:30:16,723 --> 00:30:18,557 We want you to build this... 769 00:30:18,709 --> 00:30:21,801 ♪ ♪ 770 00:30:21,895 --> 00:30:26,731 The serrated indian saber. 771 00:30:26,826 --> 00:30:29,067 - The serrated indian saber traces its origins 772 00:30:29,219 --> 00:30:31,069 Back to 18th century india. 773 00:30:31,163 --> 00:30:32,996 The deadly weapon features a long curved blade 774 00:30:33,148 --> 00:30:35,907 With serrated edges designed to intimidate enemis 775 00:30:36,001 --> 00:30:38,393 And penetrate deep into the thick leather armor 776 00:30:38,412 --> 00:30:41,229 Worn by infantry and cavalry forces of the time. 777 00:30:41,248 --> 00:30:43,489 This blade played an important role as the sword 778 00:30:43,509 --> 00:30:47,085 Used by indian forces during the bloody 1857 uprising 779 00:30:47,179 --> 00:30:50,922 Against british rule known as the sepoy mutin. 780 00:30:51,075 --> 00:30:52,924 - When you turn your blades in, 781 00:30:53,077 --> 00:30:55,352 They need to measure between 30 and 32 inches. 782 00:30:55,503 --> 00:30:58,188 And as you can see, this entire blade is covered in serrations 783 00:30:58,340 --> 00:31:00,098 Minus an 8 to 10-inch section 784 00:31:00,250 --> 00:31:02,417 On the cutting edge that is still sharpened. 785 00:31:02,436 --> 00:31:05,195 Your hilt needs to have a clover shaped guard 786 00:31:05,347 --> 00:31:07,439 And a forward-facing integral pommel. 787 00:31:07,591 --> 00:31:09,441 - There's a lot of serrations. 788 00:31:09,593 --> 00:31:12,185 I really am not a serrations expert at all, 789 00:31:12,279 --> 00:31:14,872 But what the heck, let's do it. 790 00:31:15,023 --> 00:31:16,948 - Without further ado, guys, good luck. 791 00:31:17,101 --> 00:31:18,876 We will see you in four days. 792 00:31:19,103 --> 00:31:20,268 - Good luck. - Gonna kill it, brother. 793 00:31:20,287 --> 00:31:22,546 ♪ ♪ 794 00:31:22,773 --> 00:31:25,774 - Day one making a serrated indian saber. 795 00:31:25,792 --> 00:31:28,293 I've never made a big curved blade like this, 796 00:31:28,387 --> 00:31:30,554 So there's gonna be a lot of experimentation here 797 00:31:30,705 --> 00:31:32,948 In the next couple days. 798 00:31:33,041 --> 00:31:34,725 It's a really lightweight blade. 799 00:31:34,952 --> 00:31:37,377 So I think I'll just do solid steel. 800 00:31:37,396 --> 00:31:38,803 This is a functioning ranch. 801 00:31:38,956 --> 00:31:41,064 My great granddad moved here in 1895, 802 00:31:41,216 --> 00:31:44,142 And I'm still on it, and stayed in the same famil, 803 00:31:44,294 --> 00:31:45,736 And hopefully I'll hand it off to my girls. 804 00:31:45,887 --> 00:31:47,053 It's pretty well shaped. 805 00:31:47,072 --> 00:31:48,797 I need to sand it up a little bi. 806 00:31:48,815 --> 00:31:51,316 So far I have the blade forged out, 807 00:31:51,468 --> 00:31:54,469 Shaped minus the serrations. 808 00:31:54,488 --> 00:31:55,654 I think I'm okay. 809 00:31:55,806 --> 00:32:00,233 ♪ ♪ 810 00:32:00,327 --> 00:32:02,144 - Day one in my forge, 811 00:32:02,162 --> 00:32:04,922 I'm just gonna use 80crv2 mono steel. 812 00:32:05,073 --> 00:32:07,666 I was really tempted to do damascus, 813 00:32:07,760 --> 00:32:10,669 But there's just too many possibilities for error. 814 00:32:10,821 --> 00:32:12,596 ♪ ♪ 815 00:32:12,747 --> 00:32:14,431 I'm really excited to be in the finals. 816 00:32:14,582 --> 00:32:17,993 This competition really puts you in like a cauldron 817 00:32:18,011 --> 00:32:19,919 Of mental and physical pressure. 818 00:32:20,013 --> 00:32:22,255 I'm looking forward to it. 819 00:32:22,274 --> 00:32:24,833 It's taking more time than I anticipated 820 00:32:24,851 --> 00:32:27,686 To get the material down to the thinness that I want. 821 00:32:27,838 --> 00:32:29,262 ♪ ♪ 822 00:32:29,356 --> 00:32:31,114 And then we'll be ready to go 823 00:32:31,266 --> 00:32:33,692 And start doing the features of the saber. 824 00:32:33,844 --> 00:32:36,102 ♪ ♪ 825 00:32:36,121 --> 00:32:38,680 - Beginning of day two, game plan, 826 00:32:38,699 --> 00:32:41,183 Grind in some serrations 827 00:32:41,201 --> 00:32:43,852 And then do a quench here this afternoon. 828 00:32:43,870 --> 00:32:45,963 There's 99 teeth to do. 829 00:32:46,114 --> 00:32:47,856 So it's gonna take a little while. 830 00:32:47,874 --> 00:32:50,283 I'm worried about the spacing and the angle 831 00:32:50,302 --> 00:32:51,876 In which they go in. 832 00:32:51,971 --> 00:32:54,304 It's one of my biggest concerns on the entire build. 833 00:32:54,456 --> 00:32:57,140 I feel relieved after getting all the serrations in. 834 00:32:57,292 --> 00:32:59,217 It's time to quench. 835 00:32:59,311 --> 00:33:00,960 Lots of things can go wrong with the quench. 836 00:33:01,054 --> 00:33:02,721 I can just be too hot. 837 00:33:02,873 --> 00:33:05,298 I can have a big cold spot that just won't even harden, 838 00:33:05,317 --> 00:33:07,375 But let's go for it. 839 00:33:07,394 --> 00:33:07,818 ♪ ♪ 840 00:33:11,657 --> 00:33:13,048 [dramatic music] 841 00:33:13,066 --> 00:33:16,159 ♪ ♪ 842 00:33:16,386 --> 00:33:20,071 It's perfectly straight. Let's finish it up. 843 00:33:20,165 --> 00:33:23,058 - Well, today's a big day, and I'm gonna need to do 844 00:33:23,076 --> 00:33:26,152 Quite a bit of handle fittin, 845 00:33:26,171 --> 00:33:29,247 And then I will do the heat treating. 846 00:33:29,341 --> 00:33:31,341 Fitting the guard, I have to be careful. 847 00:33:31,493 --> 00:33:33,826 If I remove too much material off the inside of the guard, 848 00:33:33,846 --> 00:33:37,088 There's gonna be big gaps, it's not gonna fit tight. 849 00:33:37,241 --> 00:33:39,499 And if it doesn't, 850 00:33:39,518 --> 00:33:42,185 I'm probably gonna have to redo the guard. 851 00:33:42,412 --> 00:33:45,413 It should be fine. It should be okay. 852 00:33:45,507 --> 00:33:48,650 So I'm quenching the blade today. 853 00:33:51,864 --> 00:33:53,772 There's no cracks, 854 00:33:53,866 --> 00:33:55,273 And everything's looking pretty good right now. 855 00:33:55,425 --> 00:33:58,260 ♪ ♪ 856 00:33:58,278 --> 00:34:00,037 - Day four, last day. 857 00:34:00,188 --> 00:34:01,780 It's time to wrap this thing up. 858 00:34:01,932 --> 00:34:04,616 We're gonna use a black walnut for the handle. 859 00:34:04,768 --> 00:34:06,376 And then on the top, it's gonna be capped 860 00:34:06,528 --> 00:34:08,103 With silicon bronze. 861 00:34:08,121 --> 00:34:09,771 I'm gonna wrap the handle 862 00:34:09,790 --> 00:34:11,106 With a little bit of copper twisted wire. 863 00:34:11,124 --> 00:34:12,791 It looks good. 864 00:34:12,885 --> 00:34:16,294 Finish sanding and then finish sharpening. 865 00:34:16,446 --> 00:34:18,037 ♪ ♪ 866 00:34:18,057 --> 00:34:20,891 I'm nervous, but hopefully it holds up. 867 00:34:21,042 --> 00:34:22,784 I think that's it. 868 00:34:22,803 --> 00:34:26,121 - Today I need to get my handle and guard on, 869 00:34:26,139 --> 00:34:30,308 And then sharpen the blade, and it'll be ready to go. 870 00:34:30,460 --> 00:34:33,295 I'd add the epoxy gold because it looks cool, 871 00:34:33,388 --> 00:34:36,740 And it's close to the bronze guard. 872 00:34:36,967 --> 00:34:40,410 I think it has a nice touch to it. 873 00:34:40,562 --> 00:34:42,228 Winning this competition would be 874 00:34:42,247 --> 00:34:44,322 Like winning the super bowl. 875 00:34:44,474 --> 00:34:47,642 It's about showing that "forged in fire" 876 00:34:47,661 --> 00:34:49,419 Has turned my life around 877 00:34:49,571 --> 00:34:52,664 And given me the skills to do this. 878 00:34:52,758 --> 00:34:54,499 [chuckles] 879 00:34:54,651 --> 00:34:58,987 ♪ ♪ 880 00:34:59,005 --> 00:35:01,264 - Mark, ira, gentlemen, welcome back to the forge. 881 00:35:01,491 --> 00:35:03,249 You just had four days in your home forges 882 00:35:03,268 --> 00:35:05,918 To put together your very best serrated indian sabers, 883 00:35:05,938 --> 00:35:07,920 And, guys, they look menacing. 884 00:35:07,940 --> 00:35:09,681 But before we get to testing, I wanna hear about 'em. 885 00:35:09,833 --> 00:35:11,274 So, mark, how'd it go for you? 886 00:35:11,426 --> 00:35:12,776 - It was good. 887 00:35:12,927 --> 00:35:15,761 80crv2, put the curve in it, and then spent 888 00:35:15,781 --> 00:35:18,523 A whole lot of time putting serrations in it. 889 00:35:18,675 --> 00:35:20,358 - Well, it looks great. Ira, how about you? 890 00:35:20,510 --> 00:35:22,119 - Went well. 891 00:35:22,346 --> 00:35:25,029 Forged it out day one out of 80crv2, 892 00:35:25,124 --> 00:35:28,274 Then some black walnut from a tree off the farm. 893 00:35:28,293 --> 00:35:30,185 - Gentlemen, both your blades look strong, 894 00:35:30,203 --> 00:35:31,703 And they look wicked sharp. 895 00:35:31,797 --> 00:35:33,463 But the best way we know how to find which one of you guys 896 00:35:33,615 --> 00:35:34,780 Is gonna go home with the win today, 897 00:35:34,800 --> 00:35:36,466 By putting them through two dynamic tests. 898 00:35:36,618 --> 00:35:38,209 And up first, doug. 899 00:35:38,362 --> 00:35:41,045 ♪ ♪ 900 00:35:41,140 --> 00:35:43,548 - Bladesmiths, welcome to the dynamic keal test. 901 00:35:43,700 --> 00:35:45,124 ♪ ♪ 902 00:35:45,144 --> 00:35:46,309 Mark, you're up first. You ready for this? 903 00:35:46,536 --> 00:35:49,646 - Blade's ready. - All right, let's do this. 904 00:35:49,873 --> 00:35:51,631 - There's a lot of stress involved in, 905 00:35:51,725 --> 00:35:53,057 How is mine gonna perform? 906 00:35:53,210 --> 00:35:55,710 Is it gonna fail? 907 00:35:55,729 --> 00:36:02,492 ♪ ♪ 908 00:36:29,021 --> 00:36:30,762 - All right, mark, let's talk about your weapon here. 909 00:36:30,914 --> 00:36:33,598 Your handle is a little bit on the rounded side, 910 00:36:33,750 --> 00:36:36,860 But the saving grace is this flare that you have there. 911 00:36:37,011 --> 00:36:39,345 It allowed me to get my hand in here, 912 00:36:39,364 --> 00:36:42,032 And it's locked in between your guard and your pommel, 913 00:36:42,183 --> 00:36:44,016 Good on that. 914 00:36:44,036 --> 00:36:48,596 Now you did pick up one small chip where it cut the bone. 915 00:36:48,690 --> 00:36:50,765 But other than that, it'll keal. 916 00:36:50,784 --> 00:36:51,933 - Thank you. 917 00:36:52,026 --> 00:36:53,284 - Ira, your turn. So are you ready? 918 00:36:53,437 --> 00:36:55,861 - I'm ready. 919 00:36:55,881 --> 00:36:57,789 I'm worried about this test. 920 00:36:57,941 --> 00:36:59,624 My heart's racing, my knees are shaking, 921 00:36:59,718 --> 00:37:02,385 My hand's sweaty. 922 00:37:02,612 --> 00:37:04,221 I'm just so worried he's gonna swing it, 923 00:37:04,448 --> 00:37:05,947 And it's gonna break on the first swing. 924 00:37:05,966 --> 00:37:06,056 ♪ ♪ 925 00:37:09,970 --> 00:37:12,896 [dramatic music] 926 00:37:13,123 --> 00:37:17,359 ♪ ♪ 927 00:37:41,093 --> 00:37:42,425 [laughs] 928 00:37:42,652 --> 00:37:45,336 ♪ ♪ 929 00:37:45,489 --> 00:37:47,322 - All right, ira, first up, 930 00:37:47,415 --> 00:37:49,081 The slices into this ballistics dummy, 931 00:37:49,101 --> 00:37:51,584 Thrusting and using the teeth, 932 00:37:51,603 --> 00:37:53,828 I can really feel everything on the blade, 933 00:37:53,847 --> 00:37:55,497 But what's more important 934 00:37:55,515 --> 00:37:57,682 Is the wield ability of this weapon. 935 00:37:57,776 --> 00:38:01,427 It's so nice and light, and I can control every move. 936 00:38:01,446 --> 00:38:04,447 Overall, sir, your indian serrated saber, 937 00:38:04,599 --> 00:38:05,782 It will keal. 938 00:38:06,009 --> 00:38:10,436 ♪ ♪ 939 00:38:10,530 --> 00:38:13,181 - All right, gentlemen, welcome to our dynamic strength test. 940 00:38:13,199 --> 00:38:15,016 Sticking with our sheet metal theme, 941 00:38:15,109 --> 00:38:18,520 Our sheet metal chop and bag slice. 942 00:38:18,613 --> 00:38:20,038 Mark, you're up first. You ready? 943 00:38:20,190 --> 00:38:21,965 - She's got this, but I might need a hug. 944 00:38:22,116 --> 00:38:23,691 - [laughs] 945 00:38:23,710 --> 00:38:30,557 ♪ ♪ 946 00:39:02,841 --> 00:39:04,657 - All right, mark, right off, 947 00:39:04,676 --> 00:39:07,418 Your blade is still in the shape it came in. 948 00:39:07,512 --> 00:39:09,179 It felt good cutting. 949 00:39:09,406 --> 00:39:10,830 It's a little on the forward heavy side. 950 00:39:10,924 --> 00:39:11,997 I would love to have seen that balance 951 00:39:12,092 --> 00:39:13,666 Just a little bit further back. 952 00:39:13,685 --> 00:39:14,834 But it didn't affect the cuts at all. 953 00:39:14,928 --> 00:39:17,595 So good job. - Thank you. 954 00:39:17,689 --> 00:39:19,689 - Ready to play, ira? 955 00:39:19,841 --> 00:39:20,840 - Not really. 956 00:39:20,934 --> 00:39:23,193 - [laughs] I am. 957 00:39:23,420 --> 00:39:29,949 ♪ ♪ 958 00:40:00,790 --> 00:40:02,899 So, ira, first off, 959 00:40:03,126 --> 00:40:05,384 The shape and scale of this is really beautiful. 960 00:40:05,404 --> 00:40:07,645 The way it just flows from one point to the other. 961 00:40:07,739 --> 00:40:09,964 The taper really, really nice. 962 00:40:10,057 --> 00:40:12,467 You took one chip in the blade right here. 963 00:40:12,560 --> 00:40:14,560 But other than that, man, this is still--I'm not 964 00:40:14,579 --> 00:40:15,486 Gonna run my finger down this blade. 965 00:40:15,580 --> 00:40:17,414 It's still sharp. Well done. 966 00:40:17,641 --> 00:40:19,082 - Thank you. 967 00:40:19,309 --> 00:40:22,568 ♪ ♪ 968 00:40:22,662 --> 00:40:24,587 - Well, gentlemen, in the first two rounds of this competition, 969 00:40:24,739 --> 00:40:26,147 You both proved your worth 970 00:40:26,240 --> 00:40:28,073 By making knives out of sheet metal. 971 00:40:28,093 --> 00:40:29,817 And in this final round, you both knocked it 972 00:40:29,911 --> 00:40:31,319 Out of the park with the most intricate blades 973 00:40:31,337 --> 00:40:32,820 I've seen in a long time. 974 00:40:32,839 --> 00:40:34,747 But in this competition, only one of you can take home 975 00:40:34,766 --> 00:40:37,508 The title and a check for $10,000. 976 00:40:37,661 --> 00:40:39,936 Our judges did agree 977 00:40:40,163 --> 00:40:41,663 That today's "forged in fire" champion is... 978 00:40:41,681 --> 00:40:44,515 ♪ ♪ 979 00:40:44,609 --> 00:40:46,926 Ira, congratulations. 980 00:40:46,945 --> 00:40:48,761 Now, mark, you did a phenomenal job, 981 00:40:48,780 --> 00:40:50,930 But unfortunately your blade did not make the cut. 982 00:40:51,024 --> 00:40:53,341 And dave baker's gonna tell you why. 983 00:40:53,434 --> 00:40:55,009 - Mark, you brought us a performer 984 00:40:55,028 --> 00:40:56,435 That tested out really, really well. 985 00:40:56,455 --> 00:40:59,013 This came down to fit, finish, 986 00:40:59,106 --> 00:41:01,015 Balance, and the handle construction. 987 00:41:01,034 --> 00:41:02,033 And that's why we're letting you go. 988 00:41:02,127 --> 00:41:03,609 - Yep. 989 00:41:03,628 --> 00:41:05,186 - Well, mark, we hope you enjoyed your time here. 990 00:41:05,279 --> 00:41:06,463 And we wanna say, thank you so much 991 00:41:06,690 --> 00:41:08,131 For letting us watch you work, but unfortunately, 992 00:41:08,282 --> 00:41:09,466 At this point, I'm gonna have to ask you 993 00:41:09,693 --> 00:41:11,301 To please stay up off the forge floor. 994 00:41:11,452 --> 00:41:13,361 - Been a tremendous pleasure. - Thank you, sir. 995 00:41:13,379 --> 00:41:14,804 - Good job, mark. 996 00:41:15,031 --> 00:41:16,956 - I'm happy that it came down to such details. 997 00:41:17,050 --> 00:41:18,308 I think any other competition 998 00:41:18,459 --> 00:41:20,810 I could have gone home a winner. 999 00:41:20,962 --> 00:41:22,870 I'd love to compete on "forged in fire" again. 1000 00:41:22,889 --> 00:41:24,463 It pushes your abilities, 1001 00:41:24,483 --> 00:41:27,484 And it is just--it's an amazing adventure. 1002 00:41:27,711 --> 00:41:29,393 ♪ ♪ 1003 00:41:29,546 --> 00:41:31,488 - Ira, congratulations, sir. 1004 00:41:31,715 --> 00:41:32,822 You are the newest "forged in fire" champion, 1005 00:41:33,049 --> 00:41:34,899 And you just received a check for $10,000. 1006 00:41:34,993 --> 00:41:36,809 Congratulations. 1007 00:41:36,903 --> 00:41:38,644 - Just won "forged in fire." 1008 00:41:38,663 --> 00:41:40,071 It feels pretty awesome. 1009 00:41:40,223 --> 00:41:42,907 - That's a beautiful example of that weapon. 1010 00:41:43,001 --> 00:41:44,000 I think you nailed it. 1011 00:41:44,151 --> 00:41:45,560 Well done. - Thank you. 1012 00:41:45,578 --> 00:41:47,820 The whole experience has been super fun, 1013 00:41:47,914 --> 00:41:50,732 From the stressful part of building the first knife, 1014 00:41:50,750 --> 00:41:52,567 Playing with the coal iron press. 1015 00:41:52,660 --> 00:41:54,344 I think that's where the money's going. 1016 00:41:54,571 --> 00:42:00,600 ♪ ♪