1 00:00:05,172 --> 00:00:08,007 [intense rock music] 2 00:00:08,234 --> 00:00:14,680 ♪ ♪ 3 00:00:15,850 --> 00:00:17,683 - My name is andrew suchka. 4 00:00:17,910 --> 00:00:19,576 I'm from crystal lake, illinois. 5 00:00:19,669 --> 00:00:21,912 People are rooting for me back at home. 6 00:00:21,930 --> 00:00:23,247 I got a call from my son. 7 00:00:23,265 --> 00:00:24,931 He's a fireman. 8 00:00:25,026 --> 00:00:27,584 And he said the whole firehouse is rooting for me. 9 00:00:27,603 --> 00:00:29,770 So if I win the 10,000, 10 00:00:29,864 --> 00:00:32,031 I'm gonna throw a big party, and everybody's invited. 11 00:00:32,258 --> 00:00:33,032 [chuckles] 12 00:00:34,610 --> 00:00:36,260 - My name is ben seacrest. 13 00:00:36,278 --> 00:00:37,761 I'm 33. 14 00:00:37,854 --> 00:00:39,521 I'm from hardeeville, south carolina. 15 00:00:39,615 --> 00:00:42,357 For my main job, I sell shoes. 16 00:00:42,376 --> 00:00:44,192 I would definitely like to prove 17 00:00:44,211 --> 00:00:46,603 That I have an idea of what I'm doing, 18 00:00:46,622 --> 00:00:48,455 That all this time that I've invested 19 00:00:48,607 --> 00:00:51,108 In learning parts of this craft, 20 00:00:51,201 --> 00:00:53,610 That I'm actually able to apply it. 21 00:00:53,629 --> 00:00:56,113 ♪ ♪ 22 00:00:56,131 --> 00:00:57,556 - My name is richard b. 23 00:00:57,707 --> 00:01:01,042 I'm a systems integrator on the fa team for the navy. 24 00:01:01,136 --> 00:01:02,953 I do a lot of problem-solving. 25 00:01:02,971 --> 00:01:05,547 We need to keep, you know, air crew and the people 26 00:01:05,566 --> 00:01:08,458 Who are operating this equipment safe. 27 00:01:08,477 --> 00:01:11,144 I do think that my problem-solving abilities 28 00:01:11,297 --> 00:01:13,313 Will give me an edge in this competition. 29 00:01:13,465 --> 00:01:16,800 [airplane engine roars] 30 00:01:16,893 --> 00:01:18,302 - My name is cheyenne brown. 31 00:01:18,320 --> 00:01:20,228 I'm 26 years old. 32 00:01:20,247 --> 00:01:22,063 I am from vandalia, illinois. 33 00:01:22,157 --> 00:01:23,898 I'm absolutely ready to compete. 34 00:01:23,992 --> 00:01:27,661 I'm ready to show them that it's not just a guys' thing. 35 00:01:27,755 --> 00:01:31,331 A lot of people will go, "no, females need to do this 36 00:01:31,483 --> 00:01:32,591 And guys need to do this." 37 00:01:32,818 --> 00:01:34,426 Shut up. Screw you. Let's do it. 38 00:01:34,653 --> 00:01:36,244 ♪ ♪ 39 00:01:36,338 --> 00:01:39,264 - Bladesmiths, welcome to the forge. 40 00:01:39,491 --> 00:01:41,749 Now, in this competition, there are three rounds. 41 00:01:41,769 --> 00:01:43,084 And at the end of each round, 42 00:01:43,178 --> 00:01:44,177 You'll be asked to present your work 43 00:01:44,271 --> 00:01:45,771 To our panel of expert judges. 44 00:01:45,922 --> 00:01:48,014 They'll be deciding which one of you will ultimately be 45 00:01:48,109 --> 00:01:50,592 Leaving here with the title of "forged in fire" champion, 46 00:01:50,686 --> 00:01:53,019 Along with a check for $10,000. 47 00:01:53,172 --> 00:01:55,614 I don't know about you four, but for me, 48 00:01:55,841 --> 00:01:57,616 I spent a lot of time as a kid hunting, fishing, 49 00:01:57,767 --> 00:01:59,284 Hiking, camping, 50 00:01:59,511 --> 00:02:01,345 Going on survival trips around the world. 51 00:02:01,363 --> 00:02:02,937 And I always found myself needing something 52 00:02:02,957 --> 00:02:04,272 Very reliable. 53 00:02:04,291 --> 00:02:06,350 Today, we want all of you to build 54 00:02:06,443 --> 00:02:10,111 Something sturdy, strong, long-lasting, and sharp. 55 00:02:10,131 --> 00:02:12,022 Now, in order to make that blade, 56 00:02:12,040 --> 00:02:12,965 You're gonna need this... 57 00:02:13,192 --> 00:02:17,043 ♪ ♪ 58 00:02:17,138 --> 00:02:18,804 What we have here are hundreds 59 00:02:19,031 --> 00:02:21,640 Of high-carbon steel tent stakes. 60 00:02:21,791 --> 00:02:23,809 This is what you'll be making your blades out of. 61 00:02:24,036 --> 00:02:26,461 Now, as far as techniques, that's all up to you. 62 00:02:26,555 --> 00:02:29,982 - Hey, let's forge tent spikes. 63 00:02:30,133 --> 00:02:33,801 I guess it's metal. [chuckles] 64 00:02:33,896 --> 00:02:35,803 - Now, let's talk about what you're gonna be building. 65 00:02:35,823 --> 00:02:37,656 You're gonna be building this. 66 00:02:37,883 --> 00:02:41,885 ♪ ♪ 67 00:02:41,904 --> 00:02:44,812 Bladesmiths, this is the sawback machete. 68 00:02:44,907 --> 00:02:45,998 And when you're building yours, 69 00:02:46,149 --> 00:02:48,058 Make sure they fall within these parameters. 70 00:02:48,076 --> 00:02:51,077 Your blade length needs to be between 11 and 13 inches. 71 00:02:51,230 --> 00:02:52,396 You need to be set up 72 00:02:52,489 --> 00:02:54,231 For a full tang handle construction. 73 00:02:54,249 --> 00:02:56,991 Now, by the end of round two, you will all need to have 74 00:02:57,085 --> 00:02:59,661 Between 8 and 10 inches of the spine of your blade 75 00:02:59,755 --> 00:03:01,680 Covered in saw teeth. 76 00:03:02,925 --> 00:03:04,499 Moving into the second round of this competition, 77 00:03:04,593 --> 00:03:06,018 You will add handles to your machetes, 78 00:03:06,245 --> 00:03:07,686 Turning them into fully functioning tools, 79 00:03:07,837 --> 00:03:10,430 At which point you'll be handing them over to the judges 80 00:03:10,524 --> 00:03:12,766 And they'll be checking for strength and durability 81 00:03:12,918 --> 00:03:15,194 By sawing and chopping into a tree. 82 00:03:15,421 --> 00:03:17,178 Then we're gonna check if your edges held up 83 00:03:17,272 --> 00:03:19,105 In a water canteen slice. 84 00:03:19,258 --> 00:03:20,365 All right, bladesmiths, the four of you 85 00:03:20,517 --> 00:03:21,700 Only have three hours on the clock 86 00:03:21,927 --> 00:03:23,184 For this first round of the competition. 87 00:03:23,278 --> 00:03:24,945 So good luck. Stay sharp. 88 00:03:25,039 --> 00:03:27,097 Your time starts now. 89 00:03:27,115 --> 00:03:28,356 ♪ ♪ 90 00:03:28,450 --> 00:03:31,043 - Yeehaw. - All right, and we are off. 91 00:03:31,270 --> 00:03:32,452 We've got the option of throwing 'em in the can. 92 00:03:32,546 --> 00:03:33,712 What else could they be doing? 93 00:03:33,863 --> 00:03:35,772 - If you want to be really creative, 94 00:03:35,791 --> 00:03:39,051 You could flatten those out and try to stack them up. 95 00:03:39,278 --> 00:03:41,461 But it's gonna be a pretty thin stack. 96 00:03:41,613 --> 00:03:43,555 So the can's the safe way to go. 97 00:03:43,782 --> 00:03:45,966 Richard's already got a can on his table. 98 00:03:46,118 --> 00:03:48,227 - I'm working on a canister damascus billet. 99 00:03:48,454 --> 00:03:49,728 It's the quickest, 100 00:03:49,955 --> 00:03:52,231 The most probability of success. 101 00:03:52,458 --> 00:03:54,048 First thing I have to do in the round is 102 00:03:54,142 --> 00:03:56,551 Get the tent stakes to the dimensions 103 00:03:56,570 --> 00:03:58,886 That are gonna fit in the can. 104 00:03:58,981 --> 00:04:00,797 - What I'm hoping to see is, 105 00:04:00,890 --> 00:04:04,484 Once these smiths get their can in the forge, 106 00:04:04,578 --> 00:04:07,579 They come up to the example, start taking measurements. 107 00:04:07,731 --> 00:04:10,323 Hopefully, these guys keep in mind it's a machete. 108 00:04:10,476 --> 00:04:12,567 It's supposed to be thin. 109 00:04:12,586 --> 00:04:15,812 - Cleaning before damascus is critical 110 00:04:15,905 --> 00:04:18,239 To having any chance of success, 111 00:04:18,333 --> 00:04:20,408 And that's my way I approach it. 112 00:04:20,427 --> 00:04:23,095 If I don't have time to do it right the first time, 113 00:04:23,322 --> 00:04:24,596 When am I gonna find time to do it over? 114 00:04:24,823 --> 00:04:26,656 [chuckles] 115 00:04:26,675 --> 00:04:28,008 - I don't know, I must be having flashbacks, 116 00:04:28,160 --> 00:04:29,326 But is that a ray kirk? 117 00:04:29,419 --> 00:04:31,085 Look, right there what richard's doing. 118 00:04:31,105 --> 00:04:32,662 - As soon as richard came out, 119 00:04:32,756 --> 00:04:33,830 I thought it was a ray kirk wannabe. 120 00:04:33,923 --> 00:04:36,166 - [laughs] 121 00:04:36,184 --> 00:04:38,110 ♪ ♪ 122 00:04:38,337 --> 00:04:40,337 - I have done canister damascus one other time. 123 00:04:40,355 --> 00:04:42,597 I'm a little nervous about that, but that's okay. 124 00:04:42,691 --> 00:04:44,265 I'll do what I can. 125 00:04:44,359 --> 00:04:46,601 - You never want the smiths to rush in this competition, 126 00:04:46,620 --> 00:04:49,103 But whoever gets a billet going first 127 00:04:49,197 --> 00:04:51,348 Is way ahead of the game. 128 00:04:51,366 --> 00:04:54,534 - I started making blades by watching "forged in fire" 129 00:04:54,628 --> 00:04:56,611 With my wife, amber. 130 00:04:56,630 --> 00:04:59,631 My wife asked me to make her kitchen cutlery. 131 00:04:59,783 --> 00:05:01,949 I have a paring knife that I made for her, 132 00:05:02,044 --> 00:05:04,194 And she uses it every single day. 133 00:05:04,212 --> 00:05:05,545 ♪ ♪ 134 00:05:05,639 --> 00:05:06,972 I need to make sure 135 00:05:07,199 --> 00:05:08,623 That powder settles down at the bottom. 136 00:05:08,717 --> 00:05:09,808 And if I don't, 137 00:05:10,035 --> 00:05:11,868 Then I'm probably gonna have voids. 138 00:05:11,961 --> 00:05:13,961 If I have voids in my canister, 139 00:05:13,981 --> 00:05:16,890 Then I'm gonna have big holes in my steel, 140 00:05:17,042 --> 00:05:18,817 And that is no good. 141 00:05:19,044 --> 00:05:22,212 ♪ ♪ 142 00:05:22,230 --> 00:05:25,215 - I am choosing canister due to the fact that I believe 143 00:05:25,308 --> 00:05:28,385 It will be the safest route to go. 144 00:05:28,403 --> 00:05:30,329 - So now it looks like the question is, 145 00:05:30,556 --> 00:05:32,313 To use white out or not to use white out. 146 00:05:32,333 --> 00:05:33,723 - That's gonna be the big thing. 147 00:05:33,817 --> 00:05:36,335 That could be a game changer in this challenge. 148 00:05:36,486 --> 00:05:39,671 - I have never used white out in my canister. 149 00:05:39,898 --> 00:05:42,824 I was always taught just to grind it away. 150 00:05:42,843 --> 00:05:45,752 - In this challenge, I might opt to remove the can 151 00:05:45,846 --> 00:05:48,421 Because the machete is actually a very thin blade, 152 00:05:48,574 --> 00:05:51,241 And you don't want a bunch of steel 153 00:05:51,334 --> 00:05:53,668 Like you want on large or thick knives. 154 00:05:53,762 --> 00:05:55,520 It doesn't have that thickness. 155 00:05:55,747 --> 00:05:57,505 - I actually am a stay-at-home mom. 156 00:05:57,599 --> 00:05:59,749 I have two wonderful children. 157 00:05:59,843 --> 00:06:01,918 They are age four and seven, 158 00:06:02,011 --> 00:06:03,362 And they're the light of my life. 159 00:06:03,589 --> 00:06:07,181 ♪ ♪ 160 00:06:07,201 --> 00:06:09,275 - Andrew is the only one who used white out. 161 00:06:09,370 --> 00:06:12,596 - I decided to use white out because it lines 162 00:06:12,614 --> 00:06:14,598 The inside of the canister, 163 00:06:14,616 --> 00:06:18,526 And then the metal billet should come out easier. 164 00:06:18,620 --> 00:06:21,605 White out is risky because if I don't do it right, 165 00:06:21,623 --> 00:06:23,773 I may not be able to get the can off. 166 00:06:23,792 --> 00:06:27,034 ♪ ♪ 167 00:06:27,129 --> 00:06:28,703 - Richard's going to the press. 168 00:06:28,722 --> 00:06:30,222 - Go, go, go. 169 00:06:30,449 --> 00:06:32,966 I am going to set my welds three times 170 00:06:33,118 --> 00:06:34,893 'cause the worst thing that you can do 171 00:06:35,044 --> 00:06:37,545 With damascus is have unset welds. 172 00:06:37,639 --> 00:06:42,383 You open that can up and powder and clumps of stuff fall out. 173 00:06:42,403 --> 00:06:43,977 - Richard's can's pretty bright, 174 00:06:44,129 --> 00:06:45,478 But it could be hotter. 175 00:06:45,572 --> 00:06:47,964 - It's really, really hard to overheat a canister. 176 00:06:47,983 --> 00:06:49,408 - Yeah. 177 00:06:49,635 --> 00:06:51,968 - So on the third pass, and I feel it's behaving 178 00:06:52,061 --> 00:06:54,079 Like a solid piece of metal in the canister, 179 00:06:54,230 --> 00:06:55,822 Not loose stuff. 180 00:06:55,974 --> 00:06:59,751 So good welds. Happy with that. 181 00:06:59,978 --> 00:07:03,313 - Bladesmiths, you only have two hours remaining. 182 00:07:03,331 --> 00:07:05,406 ♪ ♪ 183 00:07:05,426 --> 00:07:07,834 Cheyenne's going for her first press. 184 00:07:07,928 --> 00:07:10,654 - It is not super hot. 185 00:07:10,672 --> 00:07:14,248 - I am waiting for it to get it back up to heat, 186 00:07:14,342 --> 00:07:16,843 And it feels like it's taking forever. 187 00:07:16,937 --> 00:07:19,496 I feel like that I'm, well, 188 00:07:19,589 --> 00:07:22,590 Waiting for my own kid's childbirth. 189 00:07:22,609 --> 00:07:24,350 - The thing is, patience is key. 190 00:07:24,503 --> 00:07:25,852 You put it there, let it get hot. 191 00:07:26,004 --> 00:07:27,504 - I'm rushing around. 192 00:07:27,522 --> 00:07:30,598 I'm moving way too fast, getting ahead of myself. 193 00:07:30,617 --> 00:07:32,025 [bleep]. 194 00:07:32,177 --> 00:07:34,511 And I burned myself. 195 00:07:34,529 --> 00:07:37,013 - Looks like cheyenne burned her finger. 196 00:07:37,106 --> 00:07:38,457 - Not that hard to do out there. 197 00:07:38,684 --> 00:07:39,941 - Oh, no. 198 00:07:39,960 --> 00:07:43,962 - I have to hurry up and get it taken care of 199 00:07:44,189 --> 00:07:46,856 Because I need to keep working on this blade. 200 00:07:46,875 --> 00:07:49,134 - So her having spent time with the medic 201 00:07:49,361 --> 00:07:50,969 Really might have helped her with that heat. 202 00:07:51,196 --> 00:07:52,712 - But that's not a recommended strategy, folks. 203 00:07:52,806 --> 00:07:54,306 [laughter] 204 00:07:54,533 --> 00:07:56,290 - All that is going through my mind is, 205 00:07:56,384 --> 00:07:59,052 How is my metal doing in that forge? 206 00:07:59,204 --> 00:08:00,145 - Oh, look at that. 207 00:08:00,372 --> 00:08:01,871 That's what we should be seeing. 208 00:08:01,965 --> 00:08:04,207 That downtime she had seeing the medic, 209 00:08:04,226 --> 00:08:05,875 Look how hot that bar is. 210 00:08:05,969 --> 00:08:08,044 That's gonna consolidate any weld problems 211 00:08:08,063 --> 00:08:09,321 That she has at this point. 212 00:08:09,548 --> 00:08:12,807 ♪ ♪ 213 00:08:12,901 --> 00:08:14,718 - Now that I've set my welds, 214 00:08:14,811 --> 00:08:17,144 I head straight to the grinder 215 00:08:17,239 --> 00:08:19,222 So that way, I can check and see 216 00:08:19,241 --> 00:08:21,649 If I have solid steel underneath it. 217 00:08:21,668 --> 00:08:24,244 If this goes wrong, I am in trouble. 218 00:08:24,396 --> 00:08:26,062 - Hey, guys, why is ben spending 219 00:08:26,081 --> 00:08:27,413 So much time in the grinder? 220 00:08:27,508 --> 00:08:29,824 - I think he's actually grinding the can away 221 00:08:29,843 --> 00:08:31,510 Before he works on the blade. 222 00:08:31,737 --> 00:08:32,585 - Okay. 223 00:08:32,679 --> 00:08:34,587 The welds look pretty good. 224 00:08:34,681 --> 00:08:36,906 And now it's time to start drawing it out on big blue. 225 00:08:36,925 --> 00:08:41,019 ♪ ♪ 226 00:08:41,246 --> 00:08:43,913 - My steel is compressed to how I like it. 227 00:08:44,007 --> 00:08:46,007 And now I need to cut off the canister 228 00:08:46,101 --> 00:08:47,526 Because I used white out. 229 00:08:47,753 --> 00:08:50,344 - If andrew does this properly, it might take him 230 00:08:50,438 --> 00:08:53,532 Ten more minutes to knock that can off on the outside. 231 00:08:53,759 --> 00:08:55,925 If he doesn't, if he's welded that can in, 232 00:08:56,019 --> 00:08:57,594 If the white out didn't work for him, 233 00:08:57,687 --> 00:08:58,945 He could be banging on that thing 234 00:08:59,039 --> 00:09:00,688 For the next 30 minutes. 235 00:09:00,707 --> 00:09:02,432 - It's sticking to the billet. 236 00:09:02,450 --> 00:09:04,042 Son of a bitch. 237 00:09:04,193 --> 00:09:06,953 - It is not moving at all. 238 00:09:07,047 --> 00:09:10,774 - Right now is a nice time to use a small pry bar, 239 00:09:10,792 --> 00:09:12,867 As opposed to using a hammer and chisel. 240 00:09:12,961 --> 00:09:15,536 - I'm really getting worn out. 241 00:09:15,556 --> 00:09:17,280 [groans] 242 00:09:17,299 --> 00:09:20,041 At this point, so much time has passed, 243 00:09:20,135 --> 00:09:21,801 I won't be able to start over. 244 00:09:21,895 --> 00:09:24,954 I have to do whatever I can to get the canister off. 245 00:09:24,973 --> 00:09:26,231 - Get it! Get it! 246 00:09:30,145 --> 00:09:30,810 ♪ ♪ 247 00:09:30,962 --> 00:09:32,478 - Finally, it pops off. 248 00:09:32,631 --> 00:09:35,131 [laughter, clapping] 249 00:09:35,224 --> 00:09:36,466 I'm looking at the clock. 250 00:09:36,484 --> 00:09:37,742 The pressure's now on me 251 00:09:37,969 --> 00:09:39,986 Because there's absolutely no time 252 00:09:40,138 --> 00:09:41,154 To make another blade. 253 00:09:41,248 --> 00:09:44,324 ♪ ♪ 254 00:09:44,476 --> 00:09:47,143 - Richard's billet's not looking too bad. 255 00:09:47,162 --> 00:09:50,496 - Now that I'm getting my billet close to the thickness, 256 00:09:50,649 --> 00:09:53,983 I decide to use the angle grinder 257 00:09:54,002 --> 00:09:58,154 To cut in the tip and cut in the handle. 258 00:09:58,173 --> 00:10:00,265 - I mean, the idea behind a machete is, 259 00:10:00,492 --> 00:10:03,660 It's a super basic utility tool. 260 00:10:03,753 --> 00:10:05,604 They're very thin, about 1/8 of an inch 261 00:10:05,831 --> 00:10:07,439 In thickness, but if you look, I mean, 262 00:10:07,590 --> 00:10:10,424 It's got a 1/4 inch bevel on it. 263 00:10:10,518 --> 00:10:13,503 - The decision to cut them in is not my normal way, 264 00:10:13,521 --> 00:10:14,671 But it saves me time, 265 00:10:14,689 --> 00:10:16,522 And at this point, I need to do that. 266 00:10:16,617 --> 00:10:18,617 ♪ ♪ 267 00:10:18,768 --> 00:10:20,267 About time. 268 00:10:20,287 --> 00:10:23,029 - Bladesmiths, you are down to the final 60 minutes. 269 00:10:23,123 --> 00:10:25,123 ♪ ♪ 270 00:10:25,274 --> 00:10:28,685 - Shaping my blade is extremely difficult 271 00:10:28,703 --> 00:10:32,689 Because I need to not only get the shape 272 00:10:32,707 --> 00:10:34,633 Right to the standard, 273 00:10:34,860 --> 00:10:37,952 I also have to add a saw blade on the back. 274 00:10:37,971 --> 00:10:40,363 - Cheyenne's already working on the saw teeth 275 00:10:40,382 --> 00:10:42,790 On the spine of her blade right now. 276 00:10:42,809 --> 00:10:45,292 - Right now, my blade is thick. 277 00:10:45,387 --> 00:10:47,220 It needs to be thinner. 278 00:10:47,372 --> 00:10:50,815 It needs to be lightweight and strong at the same time. 279 00:10:51,042 --> 00:10:52,967 Right now, I have the strong part, 280 00:10:52,986 --> 00:10:54,486 But I don't have the lightweight. 281 00:10:54,713 --> 00:10:58,823 ♪ ♪ 282 00:10:58,975 --> 00:11:02,068 - Ben put salt on his blade. - For what reason? 283 00:11:02,162 --> 00:11:05,738 - Salt melts at 1,475, perfect quench temperature. 284 00:11:05,832 --> 00:11:07,390 - That's awesome. 285 00:11:07,483 --> 00:11:08,833 - Now that my salt's melted, 286 00:11:09,060 --> 00:11:11,169 It's time for me to go into the quench. 287 00:11:11,396 --> 00:11:14,822 ♪ ♪ 288 00:11:14,841 --> 00:11:16,991 I get a giant fireball in my face. 289 00:11:17,085 --> 00:11:18,176 It was pretty hot. 290 00:11:18,403 --> 00:11:20,253 - Boom. All right. Ben in the oil. 291 00:11:20,347 --> 00:11:22,088 - It looks straight. 292 00:11:22,240 --> 00:11:23,848 Thank god. [chuckles] 293 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:26,926 But my blade is extremely thick. 294 00:11:27,078 --> 00:11:28,687 I need to head straight to the grinder. 295 00:11:28,914 --> 00:11:30,855 ♪ ♪ 296 00:11:31,007 --> 00:11:33,191 - All right, andrew's blade is screaming hot now. 297 00:11:33,342 --> 00:11:34,767 - Yeah, it's plenty hot. 298 00:11:34,861 --> 00:11:36,769 - What happens when you go past that critical temperature? 299 00:11:36,863 --> 00:11:39,197 - You're actually increasing the grain size, 300 00:11:39,424 --> 00:11:41,941 The structure of the blade, and that gives 301 00:11:42,035 --> 00:11:45,036 Basically larger surfaces for the blade to fracture on. 302 00:11:45,263 --> 00:11:47,205 ♪ ♪ 303 00:11:47,432 --> 00:11:49,599 - Holy moly, that was a hot blade. 304 00:11:49,692 --> 00:11:50,950 - When I pull it out of the oil, 305 00:11:51,102 --> 00:11:52,711 It looks pretty good. 306 00:11:52,862 --> 00:11:55,380 I file test the blade, and it skates right across, 307 00:11:55,531 --> 00:11:57,382 So I have a perfectly hard blade. 308 00:11:57,609 --> 00:12:02,369 ♪ ♪ 309 00:12:02,464 --> 00:12:04,371 - There you go. Not bad. 310 00:12:04,466 --> 00:12:06,466 So richard just quenched. 311 00:12:06,560 --> 00:12:11,120 - I pull out my billet, and there's a warp. 312 00:12:11,139 --> 00:12:13,473 - It's not a good time to have a warp. 313 00:12:13,567 --> 00:12:15,291 - Given the time left, I don't have any options 314 00:12:15,384 --> 00:12:16,809 For correcting this warp. 315 00:12:16,962 --> 00:12:19,479 I can correct the warp in round two. 316 00:12:19,631 --> 00:12:21,981 It's just my only option at this time. 317 00:12:22,133 --> 00:12:23,575 This warp could send me home. 318 00:12:23,802 --> 00:12:29,822 ♪ ♪ 319 00:12:29,975 --> 00:12:31,416 - All right, cheyenne's quenched. 320 00:12:31,643 --> 00:12:33,400 - The file skates off the blade. 321 00:12:33,495 --> 00:12:37,480 I want to scream at the top of a mountain that I did it. 322 00:12:37,573 --> 00:12:39,907 And I'm ready to move on. 323 00:12:39,926 --> 00:12:43,836 - It's still very, very thick. - And heavy. 324 00:12:43,930 --> 00:12:47,081 - I have my sawblades. I have my parameters. 325 00:12:47,175 --> 00:12:49,175 Now I just have a thick blade. 326 00:12:49,269 --> 00:12:51,160 ♪ ♪ 327 00:12:51,254 --> 00:12:53,179 - Bladesmiths, you have 15 minutes left! 328 00:12:53,273 --> 00:12:55,089 ♪ ♪ 329 00:12:55,108 --> 00:12:57,091 - The clock's running down and I got to remove 330 00:12:57,110 --> 00:12:59,611 As much meat as I possibly can. 331 00:12:59,838 --> 00:13:01,762 And I'm hoping to get it etched. 332 00:13:01,782 --> 00:13:03,673 I don't want to turn in a blade 333 00:13:03,691 --> 00:13:05,116 That still has mild steel on the edge. 334 00:13:05,343 --> 00:13:06,526 ♪ ♪ 335 00:13:06,620 --> 00:13:08,361 - Ben's in the acid now. 336 00:13:08,513 --> 00:13:10,346 - It's tough to see, though. 337 00:13:10,439 --> 00:13:12,682 I feel like I'm in a great place 338 00:13:12,700 --> 00:13:14,517 Now that I've etched the blade and I know 339 00:13:14,536 --> 00:13:17,186 That I have no mild steel on the edge of my blade. 340 00:13:17,205 --> 00:13:19,297 Whew! - Looks good. 341 00:13:19,448 --> 00:13:20,298 - I don't know. I got something. 342 00:13:20,525 --> 00:13:21,374 [laughs] 343 00:13:21,468 --> 00:13:23,709 ♪ ♪ 344 00:13:23,804 --> 00:13:25,804 - All right, andrew's putting his saw teeth in now too. 345 00:13:26,031 --> 00:13:27,788 Going a different route with the angle grinder. 346 00:13:27,808 --> 00:13:29,365 - That works. 347 00:13:29,384 --> 00:13:33,369 - Once I got the sawback on the spine of the blade, 348 00:13:33,462 --> 00:13:34,813 I see there's not much time left, 349 00:13:34,964 --> 00:13:37,373 So I'm gonna do as much as I can on the grinder. 350 00:13:37,466 --> 00:13:39,375 As I'm grinding my blade, 351 00:13:39,394 --> 00:13:41,319 I could see a crack towards the tip 352 00:13:41,546 --> 00:13:43,655 And another crack in the middle. 353 00:13:43,882 --> 00:13:45,156 [groans] 354 00:13:45,383 --> 00:13:47,141 - Oh, whoa! 355 00:13:47,160 --> 00:13:49,218 - I believe that the quench is what went wrong. 356 00:13:49,237 --> 00:13:50,553 I quenched it a little bit too hot, 357 00:13:50,572 --> 00:13:52,479 And then that caused the cracks. 358 00:13:52,574 --> 00:13:53,723 If I make it to round two, 359 00:13:53,816 --> 00:13:56,150 I think I could address these issues. 360 00:13:56,169 --> 00:13:58,411 Hopefully, this is not enough to send me home now. 361 00:13:58,505 --> 00:14:00,246 ♪ ♪ 362 00:14:00,398 --> 00:14:05,009 - Five, four, three, two, one. 363 00:14:05,236 --> 00:14:06,919 Bladesmiths, turn off your machines. 364 00:14:07,072 --> 00:14:08,404 Put down your tools. 365 00:14:08,423 --> 00:14:10,573 The first round of this competition is over. 366 00:14:10,666 --> 00:14:13,017 - Way to go, man. - Yeah, man, you too. 367 00:14:13,244 --> 00:14:14,260 ♪ ♪ 368 00:14:14,412 --> 00:14:16,746 - I can't believe that I just did 369 00:14:16,764 --> 00:14:21,417 A canister damascus machete in three hours. 370 00:14:21,436 --> 00:14:24,270 I'm not sure if this is gonna get me to the next round, 371 00:14:24,364 --> 00:14:25,605 But I hope it does. 372 00:14:25,757 --> 00:14:26,939 [laughs] 373 00:14:27,033 --> 00:14:29,609 ♪ ♪ 374 00:14:29,703 --> 00:14:31,110 - All right, bladesmiths, well, you all made it 375 00:14:31,204 --> 00:14:33,371 Past the first three hours of this competition, 376 00:14:33,522 --> 00:14:34,614 So congratulations. 377 00:14:34,766 --> 00:14:36,599 But the time has come 378 00:14:36,618 --> 00:14:38,451 For the judges to critique your work 379 00:14:38,545 --> 00:14:40,027 And decide which one of you will not be joining us 380 00:14:40,121 --> 00:14:41,045 In the second round. 381 00:14:41,197 --> 00:14:42,529 All right, andrew, you're up first. 382 00:14:42,624 --> 00:14:43,956 Please present your work. 383 00:14:44,050 --> 00:14:45,124 ♪ ♪ 384 00:14:45,218 --> 00:14:46,776 - All right, andrew. 385 00:14:46,794 --> 00:14:48,444 Your shape, pretty much a machete. 386 00:14:48,463 --> 00:14:49,946 It's got a little bit of a curve to it. 387 00:14:49,964 --> 00:14:54,467 But the part that really worries me is the cracks. 388 00:14:54,561 --> 00:14:57,803 You got here. You got delaminations up here. 389 00:14:57,956 --> 00:14:59,639 When you quenched, it was just way too hot, 390 00:14:59,791 --> 00:15:01,232 And it caused issues. 391 00:15:01,384 --> 00:15:03,309 But overall, you did a great job. 392 00:15:03,461 --> 00:15:05,144 - Great. Thank you, sir. 393 00:15:05,296 --> 00:15:06,812 - All right, ben, please present your work. 394 00:15:06,907 --> 00:15:08,072 ♪ ♪ 395 00:15:08,224 --> 00:15:09,465 - All right, ben. 396 00:15:09,558 --> 00:15:11,058 First up, I like the shape 397 00:15:11,077 --> 00:15:12,301 That you have with the blade here. 398 00:15:12,320 --> 00:15:14,303 It has a nice look for a machete. 399 00:15:14,322 --> 00:15:16,472 But the thing that gives me pause is 400 00:15:16,565 --> 00:15:18,641 The thickness of that spine. 401 00:15:18,660 --> 00:15:21,811 The good thing is, I do not see any delaminations or cracks. 402 00:15:21,904 --> 00:15:23,980 Just needs to lose a lot of the weight, 403 00:15:24,073 --> 00:15:25,256 And also, you're gonna have to start 404 00:15:25,483 --> 00:15:27,984 Putting that sawback back over there. 405 00:15:28,077 --> 00:15:30,595 Good job. - Thank you, sir. 406 00:15:30,822 --> 00:15:32,246 - Richard, how you feeling, sir? 407 00:15:32,265 --> 00:15:33,489 - Feeling good. - All right. 408 00:15:33,508 --> 00:15:35,099 Please present your work. 409 00:15:35,326 --> 00:15:36,676 ♪ ♪ 410 00:15:36,770 --> 00:15:38,252 - All right, right off, when I look at this, 411 00:15:38,271 --> 00:15:40,329 I see the profile that I was expecting to see. 412 00:15:40,348 --> 00:15:41,755 So well done on that. 413 00:15:41,775 --> 00:15:44,425 But the biggest issue that this blade has 414 00:15:44,444 --> 00:15:46,444 Is that warp. 415 00:15:46,595 --> 00:15:47,946 Now, there's a lot of ways to take care of this 416 00:15:48,097 --> 00:15:49,505 In a second round, 417 00:15:49,524 --> 00:15:50,856 And if you move forward in the second round, 418 00:15:50,951 --> 00:15:53,025 I think that's one of the most important things 419 00:15:53,119 --> 00:15:56,529 You can do for this blade is to get that straightened out. 420 00:15:56,681 --> 00:15:57,771 But I think it's doable. 421 00:15:57,791 --> 00:15:59,958 Nicely done. - Thank you, sir. 422 00:16:00,185 --> 00:16:01,626 - Cheyenne, please present your work. 423 00:16:01,853 --> 00:16:03,686 ♪ ♪ 424 00:16:03,705 --> 00:16:06,189 - All right, cheyenne, let's talk about your machete here. 425 00:16:06,207 --> 00:16:08,024 You have a nice profile of a machete. 426 00:16:08,117 --> 00:16:09,875 The thing here, though, is, 427 00:16:09,970 --> 00:16:13,454 It is a very thick blade, making it very heavy. 428 00:16:13,473 --> 00:16:16,048 A lot of this has to be removed 429 00:16:16,201 --> 00:16:18,384 To make it much lighter and wieldable 430 00:16:18,536 --> 00:16:20,720 If you move forward. 431 00:16:20,872 --> 00:16:23,147 - Well, bladesmiths, you all did a great job. 432 00:16:23,374 --> 00:16:25,466 But unfortunately, only three of you are gonna be 433 00:16:25,485 --> 00:16:27,710 Joining us in the second round of this competition. 434 00:16:27,729 --> 00:16:29,303 Our judges have discussed your blades 435 00:16:29,322 --> 00:16:31,214 And they made a final decision. 436 00:16:31,307 --> 00:16:32,991 The bladesmith leaving the forge is... 437 00:16:33,218 --> 00:16:36,235 ♪ ♪ 438 00:16:36,329 --> 00:16:37,737 Andrew. 439 00:16:37,831 --> 00:16:39,555 Unfortunately, your blade didn't make the cut, 440 00:16:39,574 --> 00:16:42,058 And dave baker is gonna tell you why. 441 00:16:42,076 --> 00:16:44,560 - Andrew, you did a great job removing that can, 442 00:16:44,579 --> 00:16:46,062 But your blade developed some problems. 443 00:16:46,155 --> 00:16:48,064 Both delaminations, cracks, 444 00:16:48,157 --> 00:16:49,507 And that puts into question 445 00:16:49,734 --> 00:16:51,417 The structural integrity of that blade. 446 00:16:51,569 --> 00:16:53,011 That's why we're letting you go. 447 00:16:53,162 --> 00:16:55,421 - I understand, sir. 448 00:16:55,573 --> 00:16:56,756 - Well, andrew, unfortunately, 449 00:16:56,908 --> 00:16:58,516 Your time in this competition has ended. 450 00:16:58,667 --> 00:17:00,409 I'm gonna have to ask you to please surrender your work 451 00:17:00,503 --> 00:17:01,853 And step off the forge floor. 452 00:17:02,004 --> 00:17:03,003 Thank you so much. 453 00:17:03,023 --> 00:17:04,430 - I feel pretty disappointed. 454 00:17:04,524 --> 00:17:05,915 I probably could have done a better job. 455 00:17:05,933 --> 00:17:07,767 But at the end of the day, 456 00:17:07,861 --> 00:17:10,194 There were cracks and delaminations in my blade. 457 00:17:10,421 --> 00:17:12,588 I'm sure if you struck that knife on something, 458 00:17:12,681 --> 00:17:15,199 A hard surface, it probably would break. 459 00:17:15,426 --> 00:17:18,202 ♪ ♪ 460 00:17:18,429 --> 00:17:20,020 - Well, ben, richard, cheyenne, congratulations. 461 00:17:20,040 --> 00:17:22,114 The three of you are joining us in the second round 462 00:17:22,267 --> 00:17:23,690 Of this competition. 463 00:17:23,785 --> 00:17:26,936 Now, in the second round, in addition to adding handles 464 00:17:26,954 --> 00:17:28,604 To your blades, you'll need to make sure 465 00:17:28,623 --> 00:17:31,215 You have the 8 to 10 inches of sawback on the spines. 466 00:17:31,442 --> 00:17:33,609 Now, as far as handle materials go, 467 00:17:33,628 --> 00:17:35,386 This is a competition about the wild. 468 00:17:35,613 --> 00:17:37,280 So all the manufacturing materials 469 00:17:37,373 --> 00:17:39,448 In the pantry are completely off-limits. 470 00:17:39,542 --> 00:17:41,634 Now, what you're allowed to use is this. 471 00:17:41,728 --> 00:17:43,061 ♪ ♪ 472 00:17:43,288 --> 00:17:44,970 The lightly burned firewood here. 473 00:17:45,065 --> 00:17:46,731 ♪ ♪ 474 00:17:46,882 --> 00:17:49,308 Now, to keep things interesting, 475 00:17:49,402 --> 00:17:51,552 We're gonna put a little bit of a twist on this round. 476 00:17:51,571 --> 00:17:53,905 Machetes are a blade that needs to be light 477 00:17:54,056 --> 00:17:56,982 And easily wieldable for a long period of time. 478 00:17:57,135 --> 00:17:58,892 That is why we also have a weight parameter 479 00:17:58,912 --> 00:18:00,303 In this round. 480 00:18:00,321 --> 00:18:03,155 Your blades will not be tested if they exceed 481 00:18:03,249 --> 00:18:05,658 A pound and a half at the end of the second round. 482 00:18:05,752 --> 00:18:07,159 ♪ ♪ 483 00:18:07,312 --> 00:18:08,477 - I feel like my blade weighs, 484 00:18:08,571 --> 00:18:09,587 Like, 7 pounds or something. 485 00:18:09,814 --> 00:18:11,422 I have no idea how much it weighs. 486 00:18:11,649 --> 00:18:13,649 I have to get it under a pound and a half. 487 00:18:13,668 --> 00:18:15,593 It's pretty nerve-racking. 488 00:18:15,820 --> 00:18:17,486 - Now, when the second round is over, 489 00:18:17,505 --> 00:18:19,488 The judges are gonna test your blades for strength 490 00:18:19,507 --> 00:18:22,675 And durability by sawing and chopping into a tree. 491 00:18:22,769 --> 00:18:24,677 Then we're gonna check if your edges held up 492 00:18:24,829 --> 00:18:26,679 In a water canteen slice. 493 00:18:26,831 --> 00:18:28,922 All right, bladesmiths, you have two hours 494 00:18:28,942 --> 00:18:30,182 On the clock for the second round. 495 00:18:30,276 --> 00:18:31,183 So good luck. 496 00:18:31,277 --> 00:18:33,352 Your time starts now. 497 00:18:33,446 --> 00:18:35,429 ♪ ♪ 498 00:18:35,448 --> 00:18:37,115 So what are you guys thinking? 499 00:18:37,342 --> 00:18:39,358 About 50/50 grinder, then handle work? 500 00:18:39,452 --> 00:18:41,344 - Maybe 70/30. 501 00:18:41,362 --> 00:18:43,512 I mean, we're talking about slimfast over here. 502 00:18:43,531 --> 00:18:46,031 That's a lot of grinding. 503 00:18:46,184 --> 00:18:48,534 - My blade is at 3 pounds right now, 504 00:18:48,628 --> 00:18:51,370 And I still have to add a handle and penstock. 505 00:18:51,464 --> 00:18:52,797 ♪ ♪ 506 00:18:52,948 --> 00:18:55,466 I'm gonna start hogging material off like crazy. 507 00:18:55,693 --> 00:18:59,545 ♪ ♪ 508 00:18:59,639 --> 00:19:00,787 - Holy smokes. 509 00:19:00,807 --> 00:19:02,381 Cheyenne just weighed her blade, guys. 510 00:19:02,533 --> 00:19:04,717 It is over 4 pounds. 511 00:19:04,811 --> 00:19:06,978 - Wow. - Wow. 512 00:19:07,205 --> 00:19:08,646 - That's a lot of weight to remove 513 00:19:08,873 --> 00:19:11,149 To get down to a pound and a half. 514 00:19:11,376 --> 00:19:14,968 So I lean into the grinder with all my might. 515 00:19:14,988 --> 00:19:17,062 - There you go. There you go! 516 00:19:17,157 --> 00:19:18,138 - Get it! 517 00:19:18,232 --> 00:19:20,566 - There is a shower of sparks. 518 00:19:20,660 --> 00:19:23,235 - You can see a big change in cheyenne's blade, 519 00:19:23,388 --> 00:19:24,996 But that thing is still thick. 520 00:19:25,223 --> 00:19:28,724 ♪ ♪ 521 00:19:28,817 --> 00:19:30,059 - Of the three, who would you say has 522 00:19:30,077 --> 00:19:31,669 The least amount of catch-up work to do 523 00:19:31,896 --> 00:19:33,487 Before they start doing their handle? 524 00:19:33,506 --> 00:19:35,673 - Well, I would have said richard right off the bat, 525 00:19:35,824 --> 00:19:38,067 But he's still got to straighten that blade out. 526 00:19:38,160 --> 00:19:39,826 - I'm at, like, 3 1/4 pounds. 527 00:19:39,846 --> 00:19:42,013 So yeah, lose a little better 528 00:19:42,240 --> 00:19:44,348 Than half the weight of this blade. 529 00:19:44,575 --> 00:19:47,927 My ordering of the steps is all predicated 530 00:19:48,021 --> 00:19:51,080 On the thought that it will be easier to correct the warp 531 00:19:51,098 --> 00:19:53,432 On a thin blade than a thick blade. 532 00:19:53,526 --> 00:19:56,769 So get the weight off, and then adjust the warp. 533 00:19:56,863 --> 00:20:00,198 ♪ ♪ 534 00:20:00,425 --> 00:20:01,682 - I've been on the grinder a while, 535 00:20:01,776 --> 00:20:03,609 And it's looking a lot closer 536 00:20:03,703 --> 00:20:05,203 To the weight that I need to get under. 537 00:20:05,430 --> 00:20:07,112 But I need to make sure I get a handle on this, 538 00:20:07,207 --> 00:20:09,765 So I'm gonna go take care of that right now. 539 00:20:09,784 --> 00:20:10,783 - All right, ben is off the grinder. 540 00:20:10,935 --> 00:20:12,101 Over to the bandsaw. 541 00:20:12,194 --> 00:20:14,103 Gonna start cutting up his handle scale. 542 00:20:14,196 --> 00:20:15,379 - The fact that it's burnt, 543 00:20:15,531 --> 00:20:17,273 I'm really not too worried about, 544 00:20:17,291 --> 00:20:19,366 As long as the inside isn't cooked up. 545 00:20:19,385 --> 00:20:22,611 If it's not, I think I can do all right with this. 546 00:20:22,630 --> 00:20:24,113 - Ben's setting himself up to be able 547 00:20:24,206 --> 00:20:25,798 To turn a finished blade in. 548 00:20:25,892 --> 00:20:28,451 - So now that I have my handle glued together, 549 00:20:28,469 --> 00:20:29,894 I still need to go back to the grinder 550 00:20:30,121 --> 00:20:31,637 And start removing more material 551 00:20:31,731 --> 00:20:33,898 To try to get down under my pound and a half. 552 00:20:34,125 --> 00:20:35,566 ♪ ♪ 553 00:20:35,793 --> 00:20:38,477 - Bladesmiths, you have 60 minutes remaining. 554 00:20:38,629 --> 00:20:40,629 - My blade's 2 pounds still, 555 00:20:40,648 --> 00:20:43,816 And I need to try to do time management 556 00:20:43,968 --> 00:20:46,077 'cause I also have to put the handle on her, 557 00:20:46,304 --> 00:20:48,320 Adding a little bit more weight. 558 00:20:48,414 --> 00:20:51,064 - Cheyenne is getting the pinholes in her tang, 559 00:20:51,084 --> 00:20:52,808 Trying to get her handle all set up. 560 00:20:52,901 --> 00:20:54,643 But she still has a long way to go 561 00:20:54,737 --> 00:20:55,995 Getting down to the pound and a half. 562 00:20:56,089 --> 00:20:59,982 ♪ ♪ 563 00:21:00,075 --> 00:21:02,093 - Drilling into the tang, it's skating. 564 00:21:02,320 --> 00:21:03,427 ♪ ♪ 565 00:21:03,654 --> 00:21:06,413 It is taking way too much time. 566 00:21:06,507 --> 00:21:09,267 So I keep adding the oil to it, 567 00:21:09,494 --> 00:21:11,510 Trying to lubricate it a little bit. 568 00:21:11,604 --> 00:21:14,605 Thankfully, I'm able to put two holes in it. 569 00:21:14,757 --> 00:21:17,090 But that is my last worry. 570 00:21:17,184 --> 00:21:18,425 I need to get this weight off 571 00:21:18,444 --> 00:21:20,519 And get these handle scales on. 572 00:21:20,613 --> 00:21:23,172 ♪ ♪ 573 00:21:23,190 --> 00:21:27,510 - There is still a massive warp in richard's blade. 574 00:21:27,528 --> 00:21:29,695 - So what's richard doing at the welder? 575 00:21:29,789 --> 00:21:31,196 - Not a clue. 576 00:21:31,291 --> 00:21:34,107 - So the reason I am going to use the welder 577 00:21:34,201 --> 00:21:36,018 For corrections work is, 578 00:21:36,111 --> 00:21:38,445 I have two edges to pay attention to. 579 00:21:38,539 --> 00:21:40,706 I have the knife edge and I have the saw blade edge, 580 00:21:40,858 --> 00:21:43,876 And I don't want to detemper either one of those, right? 581 00:21:43,970 --> 00:21:46,028 So what I'm trying to do is put in a bead. 582 00:21:46,121 --> 00:21:48,197 It's gonna cool and contract 583 00:21:48,215 --> 00:21:50,533 To pull my blade back to a straight. 584 00:21:50,626 --> 00:21:52,868 - I have no idea why richard did that 585 00:21:52,961 --> 00:21:54,645 And what it's supposed to accomplish. 586 00:21:54,872 --> 00:21:56,463 - The welding is not having the effect 587 00:21:56,557 --> 00:21:57,815 That I want it to have. 588 00:21:57,966 --> 00:21:59,875 Ah, [bleep]. 589 00:21:59,968 --> 00:22:01,986 But that's why we make plans, 590 00:22:02,213 --> 00:22:03,487 So we have something to deviate from. 591 00:22:03,714 --> 00:22:04,897 ♪ ♪ 592 00:22:05,049 --> 00:22:06,882 - I have no idea what richard was thinking. 593 00:22:06,901 --> 00:22:10,143 - At this point, I have added enough weld material and heat 594 00:22:10,163 --> 00:22:12,663 To detemper the center and replaced 595 00:22:12,815 --> 00:22:16,408 Some of that hardenable steel with mild steel. 596 00:22:16,561 --> 00:22:21,564 And I can probably get away with pulling on it in the vise. 597 00:22:21,657 --> 00:22:23,415 - Ooh. - What do you think he's doing? 598 00:22:23,568 --> 00:22:25,417 Oh, my good god almighty! - Ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch! 599 00:22:25,570 --> 00:22:28,737 - I am pulling very hard on this knife, 600 00:22:28,756 --> 00:22:31,331 But given the time left, I don't have any options. 601 00:22:31,425 --> 00:22:33,242 - Oh! - Oh, boy. 602 00:22:33,260 --> 00:22:34,185 - Ah! - No. 603 00:22:38,173 --> 00:22:38,856 [dramatic music] 604 00:22:39,007 --> 00:22:40,358 - I still have a warp, 605 00:22:40,585 --> 00:22:43,176 Not as severe, but it's still there. 606 00:22:43,270 --> 00:22:47,031 At this point, though, you can't play spin the blade. 607 00:22:47,258 --> 00:22:51,518 - Bladesmiths, you have 30 minutes left before testing. 608 00:22:51,612 --> 00:22:54,113 - Ah! We're at weight! 609 00:22:54,265 --> 00:22:55,689 - Ben just weighed everything. 610 00:22:55,708 --> 00:22:57,600 He is right at the pound and a half, 611 00:22:57,693 --> 00:22:59,543 And he's still throwing sparks, so he's good. 612 00:22:59,695 --> 00:23:01,194 - And he's working on the saw teeth. 613 00:23:01,288 --> 00:23:04,123 - I've never put saw teeth on anything, 614 00:23:04,275 --> 00:23:06,884 But I'm gonna try this scalloped idea. 615 00:23:07,111 --> 00:23:08,552 I don't know if that's gonna cut, 616 00:23:08,779 --> 00:23:10,203 But we're gonna try. 617 00:23:10,223 --> 00:23:11,614 - Ben's doing the serrations. 618 00:23:11,707 --> 00:23:14,207 He actually needs to get those gullets thin enough 619 00:23:14,227 --> 00:23:15,726 Where they're sharp, where they'll cut. 620 00:23:15,878 --> 00:23:17,728 - What's concerning to me is, I don't know 621 00:23:17,955 --> 00:23:20,231 How functional the saw teeth will be. 622 00:23:20,382 --> 00:23:22,791 That makes me nervous whether I'll be sent home or not. 623 00:23:22,810 --> 00:23:24,402 ♪ ♪ 624 00:23:24,629 --> 00:23:27,738 - I'm not really going for the strongest handle possible. 625 00:23:27,890 --> 00:23:31,909 I'm just going for a handle that is able to be usable. 626 00:23:32,136 --> 00:23:34,078 - She might not be hitting that weight yet, 627 00:23:34,305 --> 00:23:35,896 But she's not slowing down and she's not giving up. 628 00:23:35,915 --> 00:23:37,248 - No. Not at all. 629 00:23:37,475 --> 00:23:39,808 - At this point, honestly, I said screw it. 630 00:23:39,827 --> 00:23:42,068 I have the handle on and I'm running back over 631 00:23:42,163 --> 00:23:44,088 To the grinder while it's still wet. 632 00:23:44,315 --> 00:23:46,482 The biggest thing is, will I have enough time 633 00:23:46,575 --> 00:23:48,667 To be able to take all this weight off? 634 00:23:48,819 --> 00:23:51,987 ♪ ♪ 635 00:23:52,080 --> 00:23:55,582 - My teeth are not pretty, but I'm at the point 636 00:23:55,676 --> 00:23:58,602 Where I need to get that handle on. 637 00:23:58,829 --> 00:24:01,664 - You guys are gonna be seeing a sticky mess of a handle. 638 00:24:01,682 --> 00:24:04,183 - At least it won't fly out of anybody's hands. 639 00:24:04,335 --> 00:24:05,517 - Two minutes left! 640 00:24:05,670 --> 00:24:07,336 ♪ ♪ 641 00:24:07,354 --> 00:24:09,405 We are cutting it about as close as I've seen. 642 00:24:11,008 --> 00:24:13,433 - We got two smiths that are definitely in survival mode. 643 00:24:13,453 --> 00:24:17,771 - Five, four, three, two, one. 644 00:24:17,790 --> 00:24:19,865 Bladesmiths, turn off your machines. 645 00:24:20,017 --> 00:24:21,459 Put down your tools. 646 00:24:21,686 --> 00:24:23,202 Second round of this competition is over. 647 00:24:23,354 --> 00:24:24,795 ♪ ♪ 648 00:24:25,022 --> 00:24:27,523 - The handle, it's a block of wood. 649 00:24:27,541 --> 00:24:28,615 [chuckles] 650 00:24:28,709 --> 00:24:30,634 The only possible way 651 00:24:30,861 --> 00:24:32,786 To round three for me at this point is 652 00:24:32,805 --> 00:24:34,713 Somebody else's failure, probably. 653 00:24:34,865 --> 00:24:37,366 ♪ ♪ 654 00:24:37,384 --> 00:24:39,384 - Bladesmiths, welcome to our strength test. 655 00:24:39,537 --> 00:24:40,886 ♪ ♪ 656 00:24:41,038 --> 00:24:43,964 I'm gonna take your machetes 657 00:24:43,983 --> 00:24:47,042 And try to saw the top of the log. 658 00:24:47,061 --> 00:24:48,969 And then I might give it a few taps here and there 659 00:24:48,988 --> 00:24:51,137 To see how your edge holds up. 660 00:24:51,157 --> 00:24:53,824 But first things first, we got to see 661 00:24:53,976 --> 00:24:55,567 If you made the weight parameter. 662 00:24:55,661 --> 00:24:57,402 Ben, you ready to check? 663 00:24:57,497 --> 00:25:00,164 - I'm ready to go. - All right, let's do it. 664 00:25:00,315 --> 00:25:02,833 - I'm pretty sure I'm under weight on my machete, 665 00:25:03,060 --> 00:25:05,244 But there's always a little bit of doubt, 666 00:25:05,396 --> 00:25:08,080 So we'll see what happens. 667 00:25:08,232 --> 00:25:11,066 - All right, ben, you're at 1 pound, 7 ounces. 668 00:25:11,159 --> 00:25:12,751 - Oof. - Just under the limit. 669 00:25:12,903 --> 00:25:14,327 Good job. - Okay. Thank you. 670 00:25:14,347 --> 00:25:15,829 - Now you wanna see what it'll do? 671 00:25:15,848 --> 00:25:17,515 - Tear it up. - That's what I do. 672 00:25:17,666 --> 00:25:18,574 - Yeah. [laughs] 673 00:25:18,592 --> 00:25:25,439 ♪ ♪ 674 00:25:29,086 --> 00:25:31,103 - [grunting] 675 00:25:31,255 --> 00:25:38,035 ♪ ♪ 676 00:25:41,782 --> 00:25:43,432 - [sighs] 677 00:25:43,450 --> 00:25:46,026 ♪ ♪ 678 00:25:46,120 --> 00:25:47,603 - All right, ben, you survived. 679 00:25:47,621 --> 00:25:49,605 Good job. 680 00:25:49,623 --> 00:25:53,125 Your sawback here is almost more like serrations, 681 00:25:53,277 --> 00:25:54,459 But it cut in both directions. 682 00:25:54,554 --> 00:25:55,886 Good job there. 683 00:25:56,113 --> 00:25:57,537 Your edge is still good for the most part. 684 00:25:57,631 --> 00:25:58,947 You did take some damage. 685 00:25:58,966 --> 00:26:00,558 ♪ ♪ 686 00:26:00,709 --> 00:26:03,468 You know, one piece of your edge actually curled over, 687 00:26:03,563 --> 00:26:05,879 But everything's still tight. 688 00:26:05,973 --> 00:26:08,882 Nice job. - Thank you. 689 00:26:08,976 --> 00:26:10,884 - It's always fun for the second guy, right, richard? 690 00:26:10,903 --> 00:26:12,127 - Yeah, it's not getting any lighter. 691 00:26:12,146 --> 00:26:13,478 Let's go. 692 00:26:13,631 --> 00:26:20,411 ♪ ♪ 693 00:26:20,638 --> 00:26:23,229 - 1 pound, 1 ounce. 694 00:26:23,324 --> 00:26:25,474 You ready to see what it'll do? 695 00:26:25,492 --> 00:26:28,068 - That's why I came. - Same reason I'm here. 696 00:26:28,162 --> 00:26:30,236 - Any of the judges are gonna hate that handle. 697 00:26:30,331 --> 00:26:31,980 I don't like it myself. 698 00:26:31,999 --> 00:26:34,074 But I still want to see how this blade performs. 699 00:26:34,168 --> 00:26:37,243 I mean, I still want to see j. Try and break it. 700 00:26:37,263 --> 00:26:39,338 I am hopeful that they will test it. 701 00:26:39,490 --> 00:26:39,763 ♪ ♪ 702 00:26:43,677 --> 00:26:44,935 [dramatic rock music] 703 00:26:45,162 --> 00:26:50,941 ♪ ♪ 704 00:26:51,168 --> 00:26:53,944 - [grunting] 705 00:26:54,171 --> 00:27:00,951 ♪ ♪ 706 00:27:11,464 --> 00:27:12,796 - All right, richard, 707 00:27:13,023 --> 00:27:15,466 Not the most comfortable handle I've ever held. 708 00:27:15,693 --> 00:27:17,784 You got a lot of gapping, but nothing came loose. 709 00:27:17,878 --> 00:27:19,953 You still got quite a warp in there, 710 00:27:20,047 --> 00:27:21,196 But it didn't get any worse. 711 00:27:21,289 --> 00:27:22,881 I have to ask, though, what was the deal 712 00:27:23,033 --> 00:27:24,216 With all the mig welding? 713 00:27:24,310 --> 00:27:26,143 - My intention with the welding was to warp it 714 00:27:26,370 --> 00:27:27,311 Back to a straight. 715 00:27:27,538 --> 00:27:28,795 - So you were trying to do that heat 716 00:27:28,814 --> 00:27:30,539 On one side so it pulled the steel straight? 717 00:27:30,632 --> 00:27:32,224 - Right. - That's what we were guessing. 718 00:27:32,376 --> 00:27:33,725 - Mm-hmm. 719 00:27:33,819 --> 00:27:36,302 - All right, well, everything stayed together. 720 00:27:36,397 --> 00:27:39,398 You survived. Good job. - Thank you. 721 00:27:39,550 --> 00:27:41,808 - How you feeling, cheyenne? 722 00:27:41,902 --> 00:27:43,494 - Not too confident. 723 00:27:43,645 --> 00:27:45,329 - I'm gonna do it anyway. - Right. 724 00:27:45,556 --> 00:27:46,646 ♪ ♪ 725 00:27:46,740 --> 00:27:48,223 - I have a little bit of hope 726 00:27:48,316 --> 00:27:50,984 Due to the fact that I was grinding 727 00:27:51,078 --> 00:27:53,003 More of the blade off. 728 00:27:53,155 --> 00:27:55,898 But I also have that feeling in the back of my head 729 00:27:55,991 --> 00:27:58,509 Saying that you don't have it yet. 730 00:27:58,736 --> 00:28:01,995 ♪ ♪ 731 00:28:02,014 --> 00:28:03,013 - Oof. 732 00:28:03,240 --> 00:28:04,998 ♪ ♪ 733 00:28:05,017 --> 00:28:08,093 All right, cheyenne, you're at 2 pounds, 4 ounces, 734 00:28:08,245 --> 00:28:10,521 Which is well over our weight parameter. 735 00:28:10,748 --> 00:28:15,526 ♪ ♪ 736 00:28:15,677 --> 00:28:17,861 - Well, cheyenne, this is never how we want to see a smith go, 737 00:28:18,088 --> 00:28:20,197 But unfortunately, due to the parameter failure, 738 00:28:20,348 --> 00:28:22,441 We cannot test yours fairly against the competition. 739 00:28:22,535 --> 00:28:25,185 So at this point, your time in this competition has ended. 740 00:28:25,204 --> 00:28:26,611 I'm gonna have to ask you to please step off 741 00:28:26,706 --> 00:28:27,930 The forge floor. 742 00:28:28,023 --> 00:28:30,356 - Thank you. - Thank you, cheyenne. 743 00:28:30,376 --> 00:28:32,192 - Honestly, I'm very proud of myself. 744 00:28:32,286 --> 00:28:36,104 I showed a lot of people that, "hey, I can do this." 745 00:28:36,123 --> 00:28:38,123 I'm going to go home to my kids, 746 00:28:38,275 --> 00:28:40,609 Tell them that this is not the end, 747 00:28:40,627 --> 00:28:43,053 That this is only a part of the beginning. 748 00:28:43,205 --> 00:28:45,614 And we're going to show them what mommy can still do. 749 00:28:45,632 --> 00:28:49,801 ♪ ♪ 750 00:28:49,954 --> 00:28:51,787 - Ben, richard, gentlemen, congratulations. 751 00:28:51,880 --> 00:28:52,896 You will be joining us in the third 752 00:28:53,123 --> 00:28:54,806 And final round of this competition. 753 00:28:54,959 --> 00:28:56,883 We are sending you back to your home forges 754 00:28:56,977 --> 00:29:00,128 For four days building this iconic weapon from history. 755 00:29:00,147 --> 00:29:03,799 ♪ ♪ 756 00:29:03,817 --> 00:29:05,242 The parang nabur. 757 00:29:05,469 --> 00:29:08,561 ♪ ♪ 758 00:29:08,655 --> 00:29:10,472 - The parang nabur traces its roots 759 00:29:10,491 --> 00:29:12,732 All the way back to 19th-century malaysia. 760 00:29:12,752 --> 00:29:14,476 Resembling a modern machete, 761 00:29:14,569 --> 00:29:16,645 This sword features a sturdy curved blade 762 00:29:16,663 --> 00:29:19,072 Ending in a wide tip, making it a versatile tool 763 00:29:19,091 --> 00:29:21,091 For everyday tasks like clearing brush 764 00:29:21,318 --> 00:29:23,260 And butchering animals while also being 765 00:29:23,411 --> 00:29:25,245 A formidable slasher during combat. 766 00:29:25,339 --> 00:29:27,005 This fierce weapon remained popular 767 00:29:27,099 --> 00:29:29,491 Throughout southeast asia through the second world war 768 00:29:29,510 --> 00:29:31,843 And was most notably used by guerrilla fighters 769 00:29:31,996 --> 00:29:33,161 On the island of borneo 770 00:29:33,180 --> 00:29:34,663 Against their japanese occupiers 771 00:29:34,756 --> 00:29:37,516 During the jesselton revolt in 1943. 772 00:29:37,668 --> 00:29:39,759 - Now, bladesmiths, this blade features 773 00:29:39,779 --> 00:29:42,004 A 20- to 22-inch curved blade, 774 00:29:42,097 --> 00:29:44,097 And it needs to feature a stirrup guard, 775 00:29:44,191 --> 00:29:46,174 A rear quillon, and a flared handle. 776 00:29:46,193 --> 00:29:48,268 ♪ ♪ 777 00:29:48,362 --> 00:29:49,528 - A parang nabur? 778 00:29:49,622 --> 00:29:51,029 I have no idea what that is. 779 00:29:51,123 --> 00:29:52,697 And now I have to make one? 780 00:29:52,792 --> 00:29:53,940 Okay. 781 00:29:53,959 --> 00:29:56,685 [laughs] 782 00:29:56,703 --> 00:29:58,520 - You have four days in your home forges 783 00:29:58,613 --> 00:30:00,464 To build your very best version of this blade. 784 00:30:00,615 --> 00:30:03,133 One of you will ultimately leave here with the title 785 00:30:03,285 --> 00:30:06,286 Of "forged in fire" champion and a check for $10,000. 786 00:30:06,305 --> 00:30:07,620 So, gentlemen, give it your all. 787 00:30:07,640 --> 00:30:09,364 We will see you in four days. 788 00:30:09,383 --> 00:30:10,891 - Good luck, man. 789 00:30:12,536 --> 00:30:15,461 ♪ ♪ 790 00:30:15,556 --> 00:30:17,372 - It's day one of the home forge. 791 00:30:17,391 --> 00:30:19,041 I'm here in st. Matthews, south carolina. 792 00:30:19,059 --> 00:30:20,559 ♪ ♪ 793 00:30:20,711 --> 00:30:22,302 My biggest challenge is gonna be 794 00:30:22,396 --> 00:30:24,062 Probably keeping it straight 795 00:30:24,156 --> 00:30:26,156 And getting the curve that I want into the sword. 796 00:30:26,308 --> 00:30:29,234 So I'm deciding to go with a mono steel 80crv2 blade. 797 00:30:29,386 --> 00:30:30,719 I'm just more comfortable 798 00:30:30,812 --> 00:30:33,055 With how I'm gonna be able to heat-treat that, 799 00:30:33,073 --> 00:30:34,739 And I want it to perform really well. 800 00:30:34,892 --> 00:30:36,575 Yeah, that should work. 801 00:30:36,669 --> 00:30:39,503 I am pretty on schedule for my sword at this point. 802 00:30:39,730 --> 00:30:41,229 I still have some weight to shave off, 803 00:30:41,248 --> 00:30:42,914 But I'm gonna call it a day. 804 00:30:43,008 --> 00:30:45,400 Okay. 805 00:30:45,419 --> 00:30:47,827 ♪ ♪ 806 00:30:47,847 --> 00:30:49,329 - We're back at my home forge 807 00:30:49,423 --> 00:30:51,014 In prince frederick, maryland, 808 00:30:51,241 --> 00:30:53,350 And today, we're building a parang nabur. 809 00:30:53,577 --> 00:30:56,353 1084, 1075. 810 00:30:56,580 --> 00:30:57,855 On this build, I'm actually gonna go 811 00:30:58,082 --> 00:31:00,691 For, like, 200-layered ladder-pattern damascus. 812 00:31:00,918 --> 00:31:02,693 So yeah, it's quite hot down in there. 813 00:31:02,920 --> 00:31:04,920 I have not made a sword like this before, 814 00:31:05,013 --> 00:31:06,254 But I'm looking forward to it. 815 00:31:06,348 --> 00:31:07,439 It's gonna be a cool build, 816 00:31:07,591 --> 00:31:09,349 And being able to survive testing 817 00:31:09,368 --> 00:31:11,093 Is gonna to be a challenge. 818 00:31:11,111 --> 00:31:12,703 ♪ ♪ 819 00:31:12,930 --> 00:31:15,688 I feel at the end of day one, I'm exhausted. 820 00:31:15,782 --> 00:31:16,948 I'm falling behind. 821 00:31:17,042 --> 00:31:18,433 And what that means 822 00:31:18,526 --> 00:31:19,951 For the rest of the competition is, 823 00:31:20,104 --> 00:31:23,105 I am using up time on fit and finish, 824 00:31:23,123 --> 00:31:25,198 And it's gonna come down to that. 825 00:31:25,217 --> 00:31:26,775 Ok, come on. 826 00:31:26,793 --> 00:31:28,218 ♪ ♪ 827 00:31:28,445 --> 00:31:30,220 - Day two. 828 00:31:30,372 --> 00:31:32,297 It's time. 829 00:31:32,391 --> 00:31:35,450 The quench is one of the most nerve-racking parts. 830 00:31:35,469 --> 00:31:37,210 If that goes wrong, then I'm gonna lose 831 00:31:37,229 --> 00:31:38,729 An entire day's worth of work. 832 00:31:38,956 --> 00:31:41,623 Hopefully I don't hear any pings or pops 833 00:31:41,642 --> 00:31:43,291 Or developments of cracks. 834 00:31:43,385 --> 00:31:45,460 I'm kind of screwed if this doesn't work. 835 00:31:45,479 --> 00:31:46,153 ♪ ♪ 836 00:31:49,909 --> 00:31:51,299 [dramatic music] 837 00:31:51,318 --> 00:31:53,243 ♪ ♪ 838 00:31:53,395 --> 00:31:54,970 It looks straight. 839 00:31:55,063 --> 00:31:56,988 So I still have quite a bit of work. 840 00:31:57,082 --> 00:31:59,141 I'm gonna go ahead and move forward with my guard. 841 00:31:59,159 --> 00:32:00,751 ♪ ♪ 842 00:32:00,978 --> 00:32:02,160 - Day two. 843 00:32:02,312 --> 00:32:04,646 I'm doing a modified ladder pattern. 844 00:32:04,739 --> 00:32:07,816 I'm cutting grooves into my blade. 845 00:32:07,834 --> 00:32:09,484 This is gonna make a really cool pattern 846 00:32:09,503 --> 00:32:11,261 Once I etch it. 847 00:32:11,413 --> 00:32:14,080 The quenching process is critical. 848 00:32:14,174 --> 00:32:15,766 If you quench too hot, 849 00:32:15,993 --> 00:32:18,435 You're likely to have cracks develop. 850 00:32:18,662 --> 00:32:22,013 ♪ ♪ 851 00:32:22,107 --> 00:32:23,665 Okay, we're there. 852 00:32:23,758 --> 00:32:25,776 We are at the end of day two, 853 00:32:26,003 --> 00:32:28,612 And I got done what I needed to get done. 854 00:32:28,763 --> 00:32:31,448 That is, get to a quenched and hardened blade. 855 00:32:31,675 --> 00:32:35,677 So I am ecstatic and worn out. [chuckles] 856 00:32:35,696 --> 00:32:37,362 ♪ ♪ 857 00:32:37,456 --> 00:32:39,790 - It's day four, and I have 858 00:32:40,017 --> 00:32:41,625 Quite a bit of work to do this morning. 859 00:32:41,852 --> 00:32:43,627 I need to get my handle finished out, 860 00:32:43,854 --> 00:32:45,945 And I also would like to test it today too. 861 00:32:46,039 --> 00:32:49,024 Well, we have a mechanical connection. 862 00:32:49,042 --> 00:32:50,467 ♪ ♪ 863 00:32:50,694 --> 00:32:52,043 I've been working on this handle 864 00:32:52,196 --> 00:32:53,804 For, like, two hours now. 865 00:32:54,031 --> 00:32:55,955 I have got to get it glued up right now. 866 00:32:55,975 --> 00:32:57,957 All I really have to do now 867 00:32:57,977 --> 00:33:00,143 Is put an edge on it and test my blade. 868 00:33:00,370 --> 00:33:02,370 ♪ ♪ 869 00:33:02,464 --> 00:33:03,981 Yeah, that was a pretty clean cut. 870 00:33:04,132 --> 00:33:05,798 I guess I'm good. I don't know. 871 00:33:05,818 --> 00:33:07,317 [laughs] 872 00:33:07,544 --> 00:33:09,394 ♪ ♪ 873 00:33:09,488 --> 00:33:12,638 - Going into the last day, I am starting on the quillon 874 00:33:12,733 --> 00:33:14,716 And fitting the handle up. 875 00:33:14,735 --> 00:33:17,661 I feel that's the highest risk item at this point. 876 00:33:17,888 --> 00:33:20,055 I have to lose this little point here 877 00:33:20,148 --> 00:33:22,148 So it doesn't hit anybody's fingers. 878 00:33:22,242 --> 00:33:25,577 What I wanted to get done today was the perfect weapon. 879 00:33:25,729 --> 00:33:28,821 What I actually got done today was a weapon, 880 00:33:28,915 --> 00:33:31,066 But I do have a finished blade. 881 00:33:31,084 --> 00:33:36,905 ♪ ♪ 882 00:33:36,923 --> 00:33:39,407 - Ben, richard, gentlemen, welcome back to the forge. 883 00:33:39,426 --> 00:33:42,410 Now, guys, we gave you four days at your home forges 884 00:33:42,504 --> 00:33:44,170 To build your very best parang naburs, 885 00:33:44,264 --> 00:33:46,356 And, guys, they look beautiful. 886 00:33:46,583 --> 00:33:48,191 I want to hear about them. So, ben, how'd it go for you? 887 00:33:48,418 --> 00:33:49,192 - Went pretty well. 888 00:33:49,419 --> 00:33:50,676 ♪ ♪ 889 00:33:50,771 --> 00:33:53,846 I made a mono-steel 80crv2 blade 890 00:33:53,866 --> 00:33:56,274 And a maple handle and a forged guard. 891 00:33:56,368 --> 00:33:58,201 - Richard, how'd it go for you? - It went great. 892 00:33:58,428 --> 00:33:59,944 ♪ ♪ 893 00:34:00,039 --> 00:34:05,042 It's a three-steel damascus, 1095, 1075, and 15n20 894 00:34:05,193 --> 00:34:09,379 With a red heart handle and a steel quillon. 895 00:34:09,531 --> 00:34:11,048 - Guys, both your blades look strong. 896 00:34:11,199 --> 00:34:13,550 They look sharp. They look deadly. 897 00:34:13,777 --> 00:34:15,293 The best way our judges know how to find out 898 00:34:15,387 --> 00:34:16,961 Which one of you will be leaving here with the title 899 00:34:17,056 --> 00:34:19,614 Of "forged in fire" champion and that check for $10,000 900 00:34:19,633 --> 00:34:21,391 Is by putting them through a series of tests. 901 00:34:21,543 --> 00:34:23,785 We've got a strength test, we have a sharpness test, 902 00:34:23,804 --> 00:34:25,453 But up first, the keal. 903 00:34:25,472 --> 00:34:28,790 ♪ ♪ 904 00:34:28,883 --> 00:34:31,068 - Bladesmiths, welcome to the keal test. 905 00:34:31,295 --> 00:34:32,794 ♪ ♪ 906 00:34:32,887 --> 00:34:36,055 Your parang naburs look beautiful, 907 00:34:36,075 --> 00:34:38,241 But it's time to find out if they're deadly. 908 00:34:38,468 --> 00:34:39,968 To find that out, I'm gonna take your weapons 909 00:34:40,061 --> 00:34:41,653 And deliver some slashes and blows 910 00:34:41,805 --> 00:34:43,822 On this ballistics dummy. 911 00:34:43,916 --> 00:34:44,973 Ben, you're up first. You ready for this? 912 00:34:44,991 --> 00:34:47,066 - Yeah, let's go. 913 00:34:47,160 --> 00:34:48,993 The first thing that I noticed 914 00:34:49,088 --> 00:34:51,329 With the ballistics dummy is that it doesn't have, like, 915 00:34:51,481 --> 00:34:54,073 Chain mail or armor on it, so I'm excited about that. 916 00:34:54,093 --> 00:34:56,593 [laughs] 917 00:34:56,820 --> 00:35:03,266 ♪ ♪ 918 00:35:23,622 --> 00:35:26,957 [laughter] 919 00:35:27,184 --> 00:35:29,442 ♪ ♪ 920 00:35:29,461 --> 00:35:31,019 - All right, ben, let's talk about 921 00:35:31,112 --> 00:35:33,037 Your parang nabur right here. 922 00:35:33,132 --> 00:35:36,024 First up, the bounce you have on this blade 923 00:35:36,042 --> 00:35:38,543 Allows for velocity and full control. 924 00:35:38,695 --> 00:35:42,139 Your edge is sharp, and I'm able to put 925 00:35:42,366 --> 00:35:44,474 Deep cuts into this ballistics dummy. 926 00:35:44,626 --> 00:35:46,143 Overall, sir, your weapon, 927 00:35:46,294 --> 00:35:47,477 It will keal. 928 00:35:47,704 --> 00:35:49,037 - Thank you. 929 00:35:49,130 --> 00:35:50,872 - Richard, ready to have fun? 930 00:35:50,965 --> 00:35:52,223 - Oh yeah. - All right, let's do this. 931 00:35:52,317 --> 00:35:53,650 - Looking forward to it. 932 00:35:53,877 --> 00:35:55,059 ♪ ♪ 933 00:35:55,154 --> 00:35:57,154 This is really gonna test the edge of my blade. 934 00:35:57,381 --> 00:35:59,138 If I did not hit the heat treat on here, 935 00:35:59,232 --> 00:36:00,715 It's gonna roll. 936 00:36:00,808 --> 00:36:02,550 But I am confident in my heat treat. 937 00:36:02,644 --> 00:36:05,829 It is what it is with the time I had. 938 00:36:06,056 --> 00:36:12,836 ♪ ♪ 939 00:36:43,760 --> 00:36:46,428 - All right, richard, let's talk about your blade here. 940 00:36:46,446 --> 00:36:49,706 That piece that you have here at the end of your guard 941 00:36:49,857 --> 00:36:52,692 Digs into my hand on every strike. 942 00:36:52,711 --> 00:36:55,770 As you're swinging with this, it rides up 943 00:36:55,863 --> 00:36:57,622 And it catches my finger right there. 944 00:36:57,774 --> 00:37:00,959 But the edge and the lightness of your blade 945 00:37:01,053 --> 00:37:04,054 Delivers very deep cuts into this ballistics dummy. 946 00:37:04,205 --> 00:37:06,539 Overall, sir, your weapon, 947 00:37:06,558 --> 00:37:07,724 It will keal. 948 00:37:07,951 --> 00:37:11,619 ♪ ♪ 949 00:37:11,638 --> 00:37:12,712 - All right, gentlemen, 950 00:37:12,731 --> 00:37:13,972 It's time for the strength test, 951 00:37:14,124 --> 00:37:16,641 The dreaded terracotta pot chop. 952 00:37:16,735 --> 00:37:17,809 Ben, you're up first. 953 00:37:17,961 --> 00:37:19,385 Are you ready? - Break some pots. 954 00:37:19,479 --> 00:37:21,296 - Okay. All right. [chuckles] 955 00:37:21,314 --> 00:37:28,203 ♪ ♪ 956 00:37:48,658 --> 00:37:50,174 All right, ben, as far as the blade 957 00:37:50,269 --> 00:37:51,659 Holding up in this test, 958 00:37:51,753 --> 00:37:53,436 I really can't feel any deflection 959 00:37:53,663 --> 00:37:54,512 On the edge at all. 960 00:37:54,664 --> 00:37:56,664 Really strong blade. 961 00:37:56,758 --> 00:37:58,182 Good job, ben. - Thank you. 962 00:37:58,335 --> 00:38:00,259 - All right, richard, your turn. 963 00:38:00,353 --> 00:38:03,004 - Let's do it. - Okay. 964 00:38:03,023 --> 00:38:05,115 - So going into my strength test 965 00:38:05,342 --> 00:38:07,525 With ben's blade having taken no damage, 966 00:38:07,619 --> 00:38:09,344 I'm nervous, 967 00:38:09,437 --> 00:38:12,030 But I have to trust in what I've done. 968 00:38:12,124 --> 00:38:14,682 But I know I have to get through it with no edge damage. 969 00:38:14,701 --> 00:38:16,042 ♪ ♪ 970 00:38:19,873 --> 00:38:21,205 [dramatic rock music] 971 00:38:21,358 --> 00:38:28,138 ♪ ♪ 972 00:38:37,983 --> 00:38:39,724 - So, richard, issue I have is that 973 00:38:39,876 --> 00:38:41,726 The handle's a little bit on the small side, 974 00:38:41,878 --> 00:38:43,969 And that one fishtail point 975 00:38:44,064 --> 00:38:46,047 Is right there where it hits my finger. 976 00:38:46,140 --> 00:38:48,641 Other than that, your blade held up beautifully. 977 00:38:48,735 --> 00:38:50,568 Nicely done. - Thank you, sir. 978 00:38:50,720 --> 00:38:53,054 ♪ ♪ 979 00:38:53,073 --> 00:38:54,389 - All right, bladesmiths. 980 00:38:54,482 --> 00:38:56,574 This is the sharpness test, the pumpkin slice. 981 00:38:56,726 --> 00:38:58,076 ♪ ♪ 982 00:38:58,228 --> 00:38:59,744 Now, to find out how sharp your weapons are, 983 00:38:59,896 --> 00:39:01,062 I'm gonna take your weapons and try to cut 984 00:39:01,081 --> 00:39:02,005 Through these pumpkins. 985 00:39:02,232 --> 00:39:03,247 Ben, you're up first. You ready? 986 00:39:03,400 --> 00:39:04,582 - Yeah. 987 00:39:04,734 --> 00:39:11,514 ♪ ♪ 988 00:39:24,863 --> 00:39:26,604 - All right, ben, your edge is sharp 989 00:39:26,756 --> 00:39:28,590 Because every cut was so clean. 990 00:39:28,683 --> 00:39:31,259 Overall, sir, your weapon, 991 00:39:31,277 --> 00:39:32,260 It will cut. 992 00:39:32,278 --> 00:39:33,761 - Thank you. 993 00:39:33,855 --> 00:39:34,687 - All right, richard, your turn, sir. 994 00:39:34,781 --> 00:39:35,763 You ready? - Oh, yeah. 995 00:39:35,782 --> 00:39:37,098 - All right, let's do this. 996 00:39:37,117 --> 00:39:43,671 ♪ ♪ 997 00:39:55,285 --> 00:39:57,452 [sighs] 998 00:39:57,470 --> 00:40:01,046 ♪ ♪ 999 00:40:01,066 --> 00:40:03,474 All right, richard, so once again, 1000 00:40:03,568 --> 00:40:06,218 Your handle construction here with the guard, 1001 00:40:06,312 --> 00:40:07,979 It still has a protrusion 1002 00:40:08,131 --> 00:40:09,814 That just keeps on bumping into my pinky, 1003 00:40:09,908 --> 00:40:11,649 But your edge, 1004 00:40:11,743 --> 00:40:14,302 Every cut that it made was nice and clean. 1005 00:40:14,395 --> 00:40:16,246 Overall, sir, your weapon, 1006 00:40:16,473 --> 00:40:17,730 It will cut. 1007 00:40:17,824 --> 00:40:19,474 - Thank you, sir. 1008 00:40:19,492 --> 00:40:23,327 ♪ ♪ 1009 00:40:23,480 --> 00:40:25,146 - Gentlemen, you guys started this competition 1010 00:40:25,165 --> 00:40:26,423 With tent stake machetes, 1011 00:40:26,650 --> 00:40:28,166 And you ended with two beautiful swords. 1012 00:40:28,260 --> 00:40:29,817 I wish I could give you guys both the win, 1013 00:40:29,836 --> 00:40:31,669 But in this competition, only one of you is gonna 1014 00:40:31,763 --> 00:40:33,337 Leave here with the title of "forged in fire" champion 1015 00:40:33,432 --> 00:40:35,080 And a check for $10,000. 1016 00:40:35,100 --> 00:40:37,492 Today's "forged in fire" champion is... 1017 00:40:37,510 --> 00:40:40,511 ♪ ♪ 1018 00:40:40,605 --> 00:40:42,421 Ben. Congratulations. 1019 00:40:42,515 --> 00:40:43,831 Richard, you fought hard, 1020 00:40:43,925 --> 00:40:45,016 You brought us a beautiful blade, 1021 00:40:45,110 --> 00:40:46,258 But unfortunately, it didn't make the cut. 1022 00:40:46,278 --> 00:40:47,610 And doug's gonna tell you why. 1023 00:40:47,837 --> 00:40:49,446 - Richard, you have a lot to be proud of. 1024 00:40:49,673 --> 00:40:51,506 That's a beautiful looking blade. 1025 00:40:51,599 --> 00:40:53,341 But it came down to your handle. 1026 00:40:53,359 --> 00:40:56,344 That one hotspot made it very difficult to wield, 1027 00:40:56,362 --> 00:40:58,196 And with continued use, that's gonna be an issue. 1028 00:40:58,290 --> 00:40:59,605 - Understand. 1029 00:40:59,699 --> 00:41:01,291 - Richard, unfortunately, 1030 00:41:01,518 --> 00:41:03,034 Your time in this competition has ended. 1031 00:41:03,186 --> 00:41:04,702 I want to say thank you for coming out here. 1032 00:41:04,796 --> 00:41:06,129 But at this point, I'm gonna have to ask you 1033 00:41:06,280 --> 00:41:08,113 To please step off the forge floor. 1034 00:41:08,208 --> 00:41:09,615 - It's been a fantastic experience. 1035 00:41:09,634 --> 00:41:11,375 Thank you, gentlemen, for having me. 1036 00:41:11,528 --> 00:41:12,802 Dang. - Thank you, richard. 1037 00:41:13,029 --> 00:41:14,304 - Ben won. 1038 00:41:14,531 --> 00:41:15,955 I fully agree with the judges' decision. 1039 00:41:16,049 --> 00:41:17,974 You know, function over beauty. 1040 00:41:18,201 --> 00:41:21,311 The handle hotspot compromised function. 1041 00:41:21,538 --> 00:41:23,796 I have learned so much from this experience, 1042 00:41:23,890 --> 00:41:25,540 So no complaints. 1043 00:41:25,558 --> 00:41:28,467 ♪ ♪ 1044 00:41:28,561 --> 00:41:30,211 - Ben, congratulations. 1045 00:41:30,230 --> 00:41:31,821 That makes you today's "forged in fire" champion. 1046 00:41:31,973 --> 00:41:33,731 You just got a check for $10,000. 1047 00:41:33,883 --> 00:41:35,383 Congratulations. [clapping] 1048 00:41:35,401 --> 00:41:37,068 - Somehow, someway, I just won "forged in fire." 1049 00:41:37,162 --> 00:41:38,161 I don't know. 1050 00:41:38,388 --> 00:41:39,554 - You have plans for the money yet? 1051 00:41:39,572 --> 00:41:41,389 - Mortgage. [laughter] 1052 00:41:41,482 --> 00:41:42,832 - Not a bad place to put 10 grand. 1053 00:41:42,984 --> 00:41:44,392 - No. No, it's not. 1054 00:41:44,410 --> 00:41:46,410 I'm grateful for the people that have taught me, 1055 00:41:46,505 --> 00:41:49,154 And I can't believe it still. 1056 00:41:49,249 --> 00:41:50,489 I really can't. 1057 00:41:50,583 --> 00:41:52,066 My name is ben seacrest, 1058 00:41:52,085 --> 00:41:54,085 And I'm the next "forged in fire" champion. 1059 00:41:54,237 --> 00:41:55,920 [laughs] it's pretty sweet. 1060 00:41:56,072 --> 00:42:02,852 ♪ ♪