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[dramatic rock music]
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♪ ♪
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- My name is tim huff.
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I'm 59 years old.
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I've been smithing
for about ten years.
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My grandfather was
a diesel mechanic.
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One day,
we were sitting around,
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And he goes, "you know,
I need to make myself a knife."
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And I was like, "gosh, grandpa,
how do you make a knife?"
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And he goes, "well,
this is how you do it."
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He brought out his old torch
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And we actually made a knife
out of a fender.
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♪ ♪
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- My name is paul rasp.
I'm 42 years old.
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I'm a part-time knife-maker
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And full-time
electrical engineer.
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I spent a number of years
working with nasa.
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As an engineer,
I understand physics
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And a lot of these processes
like heat-treating.
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So being an engineer
has definitely made me
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A better bladesmith, for sure.
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♪ ♪
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- My name is cody adolphson,
I'm 29 years old,
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And I've been bladesmithing
for two years.
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♪ ♪
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I actually contacted
tyler hackbarth,
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The winner
of the battle of the branches,
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Took a class from him,
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And he taught me
how to do this.
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The craft is so uncommon
in north dakota,
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I had to go to wisconsin
to learn from tyler.
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♪ ♪
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- My name is gari jimenez,
I'm 23 years old,
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And I've been a full-time
bladesmith for five years.
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I'm literally
just chaos incarnate
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Whenever I'm working in
the workshop with my friends.
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The blacksmithing
and bladesmithing community
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In general, we're all
just a bunch of nerds.
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[snorts]
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- Bladesmiths,
welcome to the forge.
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Now, gentlemen, the four of you
have been chosen
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To take part in the ultimate
bladesmithing competition.
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Now, we've got three rounds,
and at the end of each one,
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There will be an elimination.
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Now, all the pertinent
decisions will be made
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By the esteemed judges
sitting behind me.
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They're the ones
who will decide
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Which one of you is
gonna be leaving here
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With the title
of "forged in fire" champion
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And a check for $10,000.
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So I'm sure you're ready
to get the fires going,
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So let's get into it.
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Bladesmiths, on your anvils,
there's a cloth.
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Go ahead
and remove that for me.
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What you're each looking at
are two small cube canisters
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And two shots
of high-carbon steel.
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Now, your task
is to make not one,
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But two matching knives.
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- Here we go.
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Making two knives
in three hours,
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We're making
canister damascus.
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This sparks anxiety.
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- Now, bladesmiths,
you need to make
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Two matching
canister damascus knives
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In your signature style
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That fall within
the following parameters.
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Your blade lengths
need to measure
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Between 7 and 9 inches.
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Now, those of you who join us
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In the second round
of this competition,
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You will add handles
to those blades,
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Turning them
into fully-functioning weapons.
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I will then ask you to turn
them over to the judges,
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And they will check
for strength and durability
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In an oil drum stab and chop.
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And then check
your edge retention
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And your sharpness
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In a punching bag
stab and slice.
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All right, bladesmiths, we have
three hours on the clock.
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So good luck. Stay sharp.
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Your time starts now.
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Two canister blades,
not something we see every day.
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- Yeah, the key to this
is gonna be multitasking.
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Personally,
I'd fix up one canister,
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Get it in the fire,
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While that heated,
worry about the other canister.
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- And each of those cans
is more than enough steel
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For a 7- to 9-inch blade,
easily.
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- Oh, my god, 16-inch blade.
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- Easily.
- Yeah.
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- I generally make a knife
one a month.
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I gotta make two knives
in three hours.
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This is insane.
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My plan for this challenge is,
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I'm gonna mix half and half.
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I think if I do that,
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I can maybe keep the patterns
as close as I can.
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I want to make sure that I get
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A full weld
all the way around,
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But I'll leave
a little pinhole in there
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Because if we don't,
then the pressure inside,
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It'll pop the top off.
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That's not a good thing.
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I'm gonna put them both in
at the same time.
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So I can pull one off, work it,
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So I'm kind of always
working something all the time.
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- Okay.
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I'm confident
I can get one canister done.
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Two canisters,
that's another story.
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- Cody's cleaning the inside
of the can with the acetone.
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That's not something I see
every day.
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- Good idea
'cause if you're not gonna
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Peel that can off,
then you want that as clean
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As the rest of the material
that's going in there.
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- I put all the ball bearings
in one canister
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And put all the fishhooks
in the other.
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I figured
if they're all the same,
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They'd probably go in
a little bit easier
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Than trying to mix-match 'em.
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But you'll definitely be able
to tell
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The ball bearings were in one
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And fishhooks were
in the other.
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It's time to throw them
in the forge and get them hot.
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- Here we go.
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I'm not really a fan
of canister damascus.
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It's frustrating
because if you have a delam,
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By the time you already see it,
it's too late.
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While packing these cans,
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I'm gonna make sure that
the powder really settles in
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Because I do not want
voids in my steel.
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- Gari doesn't take the time
to clean off his metals.
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He just went
straight to the welder.
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- That's a big risk.
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- Oh, yeah.
- I'm optimistic.
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We're working. We're doing it.
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- I regularly make
identical knives in my forge,
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So the thought
of making two of them
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At the same time
is not an issue.
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I have the cans packed
and I grind down the caps
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Because if you just
weld the cap to the outside,
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There's a danger
that the cap pops off
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When you start
compressing material.
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- Some smiths like
to have that canister lid
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Fit down inside the canister.
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That way, when you go
to that first press,
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It doesn't balloon out
and blow that well.
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- I think it's worth it
'cause I know
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I'll pack them tightly
without any voids.
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- Bladesmiths, you have
2 hours and 30 minutes left.
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- If you don't have
the canister
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At the right heat,
then you won't get a weld.
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So you want to get it
to that temperature,
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Let it go for another five,
ten minutes.
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That's critical.
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- What color
are they looking for
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Before they go
to that first initial weld?
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- Oh, a melting stick
of butter.
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- Give it a nice kiss,
all four sides.
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- Tim's got the color you want.
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- When I take it to the anvil
and it gives
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That nice solid pink,
you're good.
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So now I'm gonna jump
on the second one
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And do the same thing.
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- I've always been told if--
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Once you think
it's hot enough,
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Wait five minutes.
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You really need to make sure
you got good, even heat
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Throughout the whole piece
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Because you're coming in
from all sides.
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You're not just
coming in on top.
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A bad weld, you could
pop open the canister
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And your components
could fall out.
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And luckily,
that didn't happen with me.
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- Cody's temperature
looked great too,
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And he was very gentle
on that first press,
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Which I like to see.
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- Doing this with one can
is difficult enough.
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I'm pleasantly surprised.
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With any canister,
there's a little bit of luck
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In every single one you do.
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Don't even know
where I am right now.
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- Going to the press!
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My first weld
is the fishhook billet.
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Turns out great.
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Go to my second billet,
there's four competitors
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And two presses,
and I'm impatient.
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Big blue!
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- Gari went straight
to big blue.
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- Is it too early for that?
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- Ideally, you get that
compression in four directions
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When you're on the press,
whereas big blue is going
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To smash things out
and balloon it to the side.
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- The texture that I'm feeling
is not solid.
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If this doesn't weld up,
I could have warping,
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Snapping, delaminations.
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So I decide
to get this thing cut open
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To make sure that there's
not voids in my steel.
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Yeah, that's what
I want to see.
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I'm relieved
because it looks good.
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Now I can
start drawing out the steel.
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All right,
that looks good to me.
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- Bladesmiths,
you have two hours remaining.
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- Paul switched out
the squaring dies
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For the drawing dies
on the press.
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Now he's starting
to pull out his billet.
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- But look how cold
that piece of steel is no.
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- All you're doing
is putting stress in the steel,
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If you're even forge-welding
anything that's in there.
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- The only concern
that I really have
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Is being a dummy
and focusing on one knife
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And forgetting the other one
in the forge.
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Everything looks nice.
Now I can start shaping it.
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- Metal's moving good for me.
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I'm gonna start
hammering in the tips.
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I'm making, essentially,
a drop point camp knife.
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Good for stabbing,
and it should be really good
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For the chopping as well.
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Right now, I've got
to finish my points,
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Get my through tang
ready to go,
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And start grinding this puppy.
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- Steel's moving good.
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Gonna start forming in my tips
once I get them
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Drawn out long enough.
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- He seems very comfortable
with the power tools.
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- You always got to watch out
for the quiet guys.
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They tend to sneak up on us
during these competitions.
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- It's a really
labor-intensive deal.
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These blades need to match,
so I need to make sure
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I work them the same.
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- Okay, this one's behaving.
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My first billet,
it's not super happy with me,
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But it's working okay.
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Press!
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But my second billet...
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- Ooh, gari,
this one's not looking so good.
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- I notice a crack.
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- You see that seam
right in the middle?
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- Yeah.
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- I think he's got a section
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Where the mild steel
didn't weld to the guts.
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- I am an upsetty spaghetti.
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00:08:56,428 --> 00:08:57,944
Just gotta keep fighting
this one.
253
00:08:58,021 --> 00:09:00,354
If I leave this crack in here
without filling it,
254
00:09:00,457 --> 00:09:02,932
I will get sent home.
255
00:09:02,934 --> 00:09:05,602
I don't think I can start ovr
at this point in time.
256
00:09:05,604 --> 00:09:07,361
- Things are not looking good.
257
00:09:07,439 --> 00:09:08,880
- The heat's getting to me,
the stress is getting to me,
258
00:09:08,957 --> 00:09:10,048
The time is getting to me.
259
00:09:10,166 --> 00:09:11,775
[bleep].
260
00:09:11,777 --> 00:09:14,502
I've got to figure it out
as fast as I can.
261
00:09:14,555 --> 00:09:15,804
Well, that sucks.
262
00:09:19,685 --> 00:09:20,559
- If he's got delams,
263
00:09:20,719 --> 00:09:22,710
This is the time
to weld that up.
264
00:09:22,788 --> 00:09:24,470
- I keep looking at the clock
and I keep looking at my steel.
265
00:09:24,547 --> 00:09:26,213
Oh, where are you,
you little sucker?
266
00:09:26,233 --> 00:09:27,732
There it is. Welding!
267
00:09:27,809 --> 00:09:29,383
I take it to the welder
and just zap
268
00:09:29,461 --> 00:09:30,902
And fill those voids in.
269
00:09:30,979 --> 00:09:33,572
If I don't grind
these welds off eventually,
270
00:09:33,690 --> 00:09:36,908
I may have mild steel
contamination on my edge,
271
00:09:36,985 --> 00:09:38,392
Which will get me sent home.
272
00:09:38,495 --> 00:09:40,470
[rock music]
273
00:09:40,472 --> 00:09:42,563
It's far
from a perfect situation,
274
00:09:42,583 --> 00:09:45,158
But I can start
making the tang.
275
00:09:45,234 --> 00:09:48,920
- Bladesmiths, we are down
to the final 60 minutes.
276
00:09:48,997 --> 00:09:50,755
♪ ♪
277
00:09:50,832 --> 00:09:53,817
- Two knives are on the go
at all times.
278
00:09:53,819 --> 00:09:55,985
I get the tangs shaped.
279
00:09:55,987 --> 00:09:58,338
The next step is,
I need to get my tips put in.
280
00:09:58,473 --> 00:09:59,580
♪ ♪
281
00:09:59,683 --> 00:10:01,433
I take one billet,
282
00:10:01,551 --> 00:10:03,101
Get the tip
exactly how I want it,
283
00:10:03,178 --> 00:10:04,603
And scribe it.
284
00:10:04,721 --> 00:10:07,664
Now I can guarantee
that my knives are the same.
285
00:10:07,666 --> 00:10:09,423
I am feeling very confident
at this point.
286
00:10:09,501 --> 00:10:11,776
Now it's time
to make 'em pretty.
287
00:10:13,429 --> 00:10:15,338
- I've got both these blades
to a profile that I like,
288
00:10:15,340 --> 00:10:16,806
So I'm gonna get ready
for a quench.
289
00:10:16,808 --> 00:10:19,100
This is
the make-or-break moment.
290
00:10:19,177 --> 00:10:20,844
Gonna start listening
for tings, cracks.
291
00:10:20,846 --> 00:10:22,178
♪ ♪
292
00:10:22,180 --> 00:10:23,955
- Cody has quenched
his first blade.
293
00:10:24,115 --> 00:10:25,849
♪ ♪
294
00:10:25,851 --> 00:10:27,274
- [bleep].
295
00:10:27,294 --> 00:10:30,019
I see it start to warp,
but it isn't that bad.
296
00:10:30,021 --> 00:10:32,856
I'm pretty sure I can
fix it with a grinder.
297
00:10:32,858 --> 00:10:35,191
- Cody has now quenched
both blades.
298
00:10:35,193 --> 00:10:37,802
- Everything goes
according to plan on that one.
299
00:10:37,921 --> 00:10:39,954
I just can't believe
where I'm at
300
00:10:40,031 --> 00:10:41,806
With the time I have left.
301
00:10:41,883 --> 00:10:46,386
I know I can give the judges
a good set of blades.
302
00:10:46,521 --> 00:10:47,871
♪ ♪
303
00:10:47,873 --> 00:10:49,706
- Because these have to be
identical knives,
304
00:10:49,708 --> 00:10:50,982
I'm gonna grab some vice grips
and a c-clamp
305
00:10:51,059 --> 00:10:53,485
And put them together
so when I do my grinds,
306
00:10:53,561 --> 00:10:56,655
I'll be able to make sure
I keep those grinds perfect.
307
00:10:56,773 --> 00:10:58,990
- Tim's got both of his blades
clamped together,
308
00:10:59,067 --> 00:11:00,474
And he's grinding him as one
309
00:11:00,552 --> 00:11:02,160
So he's getting
exactly the same profile.
310
00:11:02,278 --> 00:11:04,070
- Oh, you bet.
311
00:11:04,147 --> 00:11:05,738
- I'm going to spend
a little time thermocycling
312
00:11:05,815 --> 00:11:07,666
Both these blades
because j's here,
313
00:11:07,784 --> 00:11:09,483
He's gonna try
to break them anyway,
314
00:11:09,561 --> 00:11:10,727
So I want to get
a little bit more
315
00:11:10,754 --> 00:11:12,987
Structural integrity
in the blades.
316
00:11:13,064 --> 00:11:15,732
- All right, tim's got
his first blade quenched.
317
00:11:15,759 --> 00:11:17,658
- Boom, it's perfect,
I'm in love.
318
00:11:17,761 --> 00:11:20,403
Grabbed the second blade,
319
00:11:20,405 --> 00:11:22,255
And they went perfectly.
320
00:11:22,331 --> 00:11:24,665
Yes, yes, yes!
321
00:11:24,685 --> 00:11:26,576
Time to get
these profiles down,
322
00:11:26,603 --> 00:11:28,411
Get this stuff ready to go.
323
00:11:28,413 --> 00:11:30,096
One of the things
I think that really helps
324
00:11:30,173 --> 00:11:32,098
In being an executive
in a large organization
325
00:11:32,216 --> 00:11:33,599
Is pressure.
326
00:11:33,676 --> 00:11:35,026
I was also
a professional soccer player,
327
00:11:35,103 --> 00:11:36,861
And you're playing
in front of a lot of people,
328
00:11:36,980 --> 00:11:38,846
So you have to have
the confidence
329
00:11:38,924 --> 00:11:41,700
That you can make
those right decisions.
330
00:11:41,860 --> 00:11:43,517
- I don't know
what happened to gari,
331
00:11:43,595 --> 00:11:45,519
He but he has turned
those mass billets
332
00:11:45,597 --> 00:11:47,038
Into what look like blades
right now.
333
00:11:47,198 --> 00:11:48,873
♪ ♪
334
00:11:48,950 --> 00:11:51,284
All right, gari's got
his first blade quenched.
335
00:11:51,360 --> 00:11:53,619
- All right,
that looks good to me.
336
00:11:53,696 --> 00:11:55,046
Time to quench
the ugly stepsister.
337
00:11:55,206 --> 00:11:57,531
♪ ♪
338
00:11:57,609 --> 00:12:00,201
I don't hear, feel, or see
any tinks, no cracks.
339
00:12:00,278 --> 00:12:02,220
Yeah, okay.
340
00:12:02,297 --> 00:12:05,890
I'm looking at these profiles,
and they're not perfect,
341
00:12:05,967 --> 00:12:08,893
But my main focus is
getting a knife finished.
342
00:12:09,012 --> 00:12:11,712
I don't really have time
to fix these issues.
343
00:12:11,815 --> 00:12:15,900
♪ ♪
344
00:12:15,977 --> 00:12:18,478
- All right, paul's in the oil
with one of his blades.
345
00:12:18,596 --> 00:12:20,296
- There it is.
346
00:12:20,298 --> 00:12:22,073
No crazy warps.
347
00:12:22,150 --> 00:12:24,558
- Paul's got two blades
quenched now.
348
00:12:24,636 --> 00:12:26,894
- Let's polish them up
a little bit.
349
00:12:26,913 --> 00:12:28,821
At this point,
whatever is gonna happen
350
00:12:28,898 --> 00:12:31,657
Is gonna happen,
so I'm feeling really good.
351
00:12:31,734 --> 00:12:36,087
- Five, four, three, two, one.
352
00:12:36,164 --> 00:12:37,589
Bladesmiths,
turn off your machines.
353
00:12:37,665 --> 00:12:40,407
Put down your tools.
This round is over.
354
00:12:40,469 --> 00:12:43,152
Well done, guys!
355
00:12:43,154 --> 00:12:45,655
- These are, by far,
not perfect blades,
356
00:12:45,657 --> 00:12:47,581
But with all the trials
and tribulations
357
00:12:47,659 --> 00:12:49,100
That I've been through,
I finished.
358
00:12:49,260 --> 00:12:51,828
♪ ♪
359
00:12:51,897 --> 00:12:53,179
- All right, bladesmiths,
360
00:12:53,297 --> 00:12:54,664
In the first round
of this competition,
361
00:12:54,666 --> 00:12:56,499
We asked you to make two blades
362
00:12:56,501 --> 00:12:58,610
From cube canisters,
and from where we're standing,
363
00:12:58,686 --> 00:13:01,187
You guys all performed
extremely well.
364
00:13:01,264 --> 00:13:03,281
But the time has come
for the first critique.
365
00:13:03,358 --> 00:13:04,949
Tim, you're up first.
You ready?
366
00:13:05,026 --> 00:13:07,118
- Yes, sir.
- Please present your work.
367
00:13:07,278 --> 00:13:10,104
♪ ♪
368
00:13:10,181 --> 00:13:11,956
- All right, tim,
nice work here.
369
00:13:12,075 --> 00:13:13,850
You know,
grinds are a little off.
370
00:13:13,852 --> 00:13:15,126
Got a little bit of a kick
here and there,
371
00:13:15,203 --> 00:13:16,686
But it's nothing major.
372
00:13:16,688 --> 00:13:20,281
You've got enough meat
on the back to correct that.
373
00:13:20,358 --> 00:13:21,858
You've got
one little weird kick
374
00:13:21,860 --> 00:13:23,968
Down here on the edge profile,
375
00:13:24,045 --> 00:13:26,029
But if you happen to move on
to the next round,
376
00:13:26,031 --> 00:13:28,289
That could be corrected.
377
00:13:28,366 --> 00:13:30,308
But overall, nice job.
378
00:13:30,385 --> 00:13:32,035
- Thank you, sir.
379
00:13:32,037 --> 00:13:33,102
- Paul, you're up.
Please present your work.
380
00:13:34,305 --> 00:13:36,981
♪ ♪
381
00:13:37,100 --> 00:13:39,876
- All right, paul,
as a matching set,
382
00:13:39,945 --> 00:13:42,636
Your blades are very close.
383
00:13:42,714 --> 00:13:44,397
And I like that you have
fishhooks on one side
384
00:13:44,473 --> 00:13:45,398
And ball bearings.
385
00:13:45,474 --> 00:13:47,325
You've got the yin and yang.
386
00:13:47,402 --> 00:13:50,328
The steel looks solid.
Nice grinds on this.
387
00:13:50,497 --> 00:13:52,146
♪ ♪
388
00:13:52,223 --> 00:13:54,223
If you move forward,
just a little cleanup,
389
00:13:54,225 --> 00:13:56,650
But otherwise,
it's got a good feel to it.
390
00:13:56,728 --> 00:13:58,895
Good job.
- Thank you.
391
00:13:58,897 --> 00:14:00,839
- Next we have cody.
Please present your work.
392
00:14:01,925 --> 00:14:04,250
♪ ♪
393
00:14:04,327 --> 00:14:06,511
- Cody, you left a good amount
of tang on here.
394
00:14:06,588 --> 00:14:07,904
Your blades are straight.
395
00:14:07,931 --> 00:14:09,848
Your grinds are
pretty even too.
396
00:14:10,008 --> 00:14:13,092
Your blades are almost dead-on,
397
00:14:13,210 --> 00:14:16,262
But you've got a small blemish
here and there.
398
00:14:16,339 --> 00:14:18,731
But overall, it was a pleasure
watching you work.
399
00:14:18,850 --> 00:14:21,084
Good job.
- Thank you.
400
00:14:21,086 --> 00:14:23,194
- Gari, you're up.
Please present your work.
401
00:14:23,354 --> 00:14:25,104
♪ ♪
402
00:14:25,222 --> 00:14:26,680
- All right, so, gari,
down along the edge,
403
00:14:26,758 --> 00:14:28,700
You got these
nicely welded up.
404
00:14:28,776 --> 00:14:32,519
The edge steel looks fine,
but you can still see
405
00:14:32,539 --> 00:14:34,205
Up here on the spine
where there's some--
406
00:14:34,282 --> 00:14:35,856
Like, a ball bearing or two
407
00:14:35,934 --> 00:14:38,710
That are just kind of
not fully welded in,
408
00:14:38,786 --> 00:14:42,046
And then again
on the spine of this blade.
409
00:14:42,123 --> 00:14:43,456
The other thing is,
we kind of have
410
00:14:43,532 --> 00:14:45,049
Two different profiles here.
411
00:14:45,168 --> 00:14:47,552
They're close,
but you have to be careful
412
00:14:47,629 --> 00:14:49,220
'cause they're not that long.
413
00:14:49,297 --> 00:14:51,372
You wouldn't want to lose
any length in these blades.
414
00:14:51,449 --> 00:14:54,375
But good job knocking this out.
415
00:14:54,452 --> 00:14:56,969
- Now, gentlemen, you all have
a ton to be proud of,
416
00:14:57,046 --> 00:14:59,380
But only three of you can
join us in the second round.
417
00:14:59,457 --> 00:15:01,124
Our judges have
discussed your blades.
418
00:15:01,126 --> 00:15:02,642
The bladesmith
leaving the forge is...
419
00:15:02,777 --> 00:15:05,094
♪ ♪
420
00:15:05,096 --> 00:15:06,479
Gari.
421
00:15:06,555 --> 00:15:08,239
Unfortunately, your blades
did not make the cut,
422
00:15:08,316 --> 00:15:09,723
And j. Is gonna tell you why.
423
00:15:09,801 --> 00:15:10,742
- All right, gari, you fought
424
00:15:10,818 --> 00:15:12,059
Your way
through this challenge,
425
00:15:12,137 --> 00:15:13,986
So you should be
proud of yourself for that.
426
00:15:14,063 --> 00:15:16,563
But your profiles are
a bit off from each other.
427
00:15:16,583 --> 00:15:18,082
And the big thing is,
428
00:15:18,159 --> 00:15:19,250
Those delaminations
bring into question
429
00:15:19,327 --> 00:15:21,644
The structural integrity
inside your blade.
430
00:15:21,646 --> 00:15:23,980
And that would be a lot more
to fix than your competitors.
431
00:15:24,007 --> 00:15:25,114
That's why
we're sending you home.
432
00:15:25,116 --> 00:15:26,816
- Yep.
433
00:15:26,818 --> 00:15:29,243
- Well, gari,
you have zero quit in you, man,
434
00:15:29,320 --> 00:15:31,245
And we want to say thank you
for coming out here.
435
00:15:31,322 --> 00:15:32,931
But, unfortunately, your time
in this competition has ended.
436
00:15:33,049 --> 00:15:34,824
I'm gonna have to ask you
to please surrender your blades
437
00:15:34,826 --> 00:15:36,750
And step off the forge floor.
438
00:15:36,853 --> 00:15:38,937
Thank you for coming out.
439
00:15:39,013 --> 00:15:40,421
- I'm a little frustrated
with myself,
440
00:15:40,498 --> 00:15:43,182
But also, I'm proud of myself
that I didn't give up.
441
00:15:43,259 --> 00:15:45,017
I came in to hang out
and have fun
442
00:15:45,136 --> 00:15:47,428
And meet new people 'cause
we're a whole bunch of nerds
443
00:15:47,505 --> 00:15:48,947
Who like sharp,
pointy, stabby things.
444
00:15:49,107 --> 00:15:51,616
♪ ♪
445
00:15:51,693 --> 00:15:52,858
- Gentlemen, congratulations.
446
00:15:52,935 --> 00:15:54,193
The three of you
will be joining us
447
00:15:54,311 --> 00:15:55,936
In the second round
of this competition.
448
00:15:56,039 --> 00:15:57,196
You're gonna have to fix
449
00:15:57,273 --> 00:15:58,681
Any issues that the judges
brought forward,
450
00:15:58,683 --> 00:16:00,199
As well as add handles
to your blades,
451
00:16:00,317 --> 00:16:02,126
Turning them
into fully-functioning weapons.
452
00:16:02,203 --> 00:16:04,020
By the end
of this second round,
453
00:16:04,022 --> 00:16:05,630
Both of your blades
will have to have
454
00:16:05,707 --> 00:16:08,157
A functioning guard
and matching handles.
455
00:16:08,159 --> 00:16:10,026
- Oh, [bleep].
456
00:16:10,028 --> 00:16:14,955
Doing two guards and handles
is a lot in two hours.
457
00:16:14,975 --> 00:16:16,457
- At the end
of the second round,
458
00:16:16,534 --> 00:16:18,384
You're gonna turn your blades
back over to the judges.
459
00:16:18,502 --> 00:16:20,203
They're gonna check
for strength and durability
460
00:16:20,205 --> 00:16:22,555
In an oil drum stab and chop
461
00:16:22,631 --> 00:16:23,556
And then check
your edge retention
462
00:16:23,650 --> 00:16:25,041
And your sharpness
463
00:16:25,068 --> 00:16:27,318
In a punching bag
stab and slice.
464
00:16:27,395 --> 00:16:28,987
All right, gentlemen,
you have two hours
465
00:16:29,105 --> 00:16:30,104
To complete your blades
before testing,
466
00:16:30,156 --> 00:16:32,215
And that time starts now.
467
00:16:32,217 --> 00:16:34,567
♪ ♪
468
00:16:34,643 --> 00:16:36,310
- Off to the races.
469
00:16:36,387 --> 00:16:38,888
- One of the things I like
about having challenges
470
00:16:38,890 --> 00:16:40,389
Where they have to put
the guard is,
471
00:16:40,391 --> 00:16:44,651
It truly tests
your fit and finish skills.
472
00:16:44,671 --> 00:16:47,005
- I am very fortunate that
when doug looked at my blades,
473
00:16:47,165 --> 00:16:49,340
They were good to go.
474
00:16:49,417 --> 00:16:52,418
The first thing I do, I grab
myself a stainless steel pen,
475
00:16:52,536 --> 00:16:54,237
G-10, and brass.
476
00:16:54,239 --> 00:16:55,346
♪ ♪
477
00:16:55,423 --> 00:16:57,331
When I'm cutting the brass,
478
00:16:57,408 --> 00:16:59,592
This thing's twice as wide
as it needs to be.
479
00:16:59,668 --> 00:17:01,761
I'm just gonna let that thing
cut curved in the middle,
480
00:17:01,879 --> 00:17:03,003
Run to the drill press,
481
00:17:03,023 --> 00:17:05,672
Pop some holes, hit it,
482
00:17:05,692 --> 00:17:08,084
Break it in half.
483
00:17:08,086 --> 00:17:09,861
Getting one on
and then realizing
484
00:17:09,937 --> 00:17:12,421
There's another one
sitting there is not very fun.
485
00:17:12,423 --> 00:17:14,181
[laughs]
486
00:17:14,259 --> 00:17:15,441
- Paul's at
that frustration point
487
00:17:15,518 --> 00:17:17,017
Where that guard is, like,
488
00:17:17,095 --> 00:17:18,870
Just gonna need
a little bit more
489
00:17:18,946 --> 00:17:21,280
And then a little bit more
to get that good fit.
490
00:17:21,398 --> 00:17:22,856
- Luckily, I didn't make
too many mistakes
491
00:17:22,959 --> 00:17:24,024
'cause I got it done.
492
00:17:24,127 --> 00:17:26,860
♪ ♪
493
00:17:26,921 --> 00:17:28,862
- Micarta's tough to work,
494
00:17:28,940 --> 00:17:31,382
But it's a good, durable,
hard material
495
00:17:31,459 --> 00:17:34,627
That's gonna stand up
to the tests.
496
00:17:34,703 --> 00:17:36,703
So I'm going back and forth
with the file and the dremel.
497
00:17:36,723 --> 00:17:41,542
- Cody's trying to just dial in
that tang hole in his guard.
498
00:17:41,619 --> 00:17:43,544
- It's not really sitting
how I want it to sit,
499
00:17:43,563 --> 00:17:47,714
So I make the decision
to go and weld my guard on.
500
00:17:47,792 --> 00:17:48,882
- So what could happen
by welding
501
00:17:48,943 --> 00:17:50,293
Onto the tang at this point?
502
00:17:50,295 --> 00:17:52,052
- You're completely
de-tempering it.
503
00:17:52,072 --> 00:17:53,646
- This guard
doesn't look pretty.
504
00:17:53,722 --> 00:17:55,189
It's ugly, but it's on there,
505
00:17:55,241 --> 00:17:56,616
And I gotta keep
moving forward.
506
00:17:58,303 --> 00:18:00,411
- Bladesmiths,
30 minutes have elapsed.
507
00:18:00,488 --> 00:18:02,413
You have 90 minutes remaining.
508
00:18:02,490 --> 00:18:04,323
- Oh, my god.
509
00:18:04,441 --> 00:18:07,085
I made the decision to go
with a simple flat guard,
510
00:18:07,245 --> 00:18:08,828
And I'm gonna weld it on.
511
00:18:08,946 --> 00:18:10,254
I'm excited. I'm happy.
512
00:18:10,373 --> 00:18:12,739
I've got my first guard on.
I look down.
513
00:18:12,759 --> 00:18:14,926
[bleep]. Damn it.
That's upside down.
514
00:18:15,044 --> 00:18:16,135
I welded it on upside down.
515
00:18:17,989 --> 00:18:19,171
I feel like a complete noob.
516
00:18:19,248 --> 00:18:20,914
Pop off. Pop off. Pop off.
Oh, my god.
517
00:18:20,992 --> 00:18:23,768
- That's gotta be nerve-racking
when you look at the clock.
518
00:18:23,845 --> 00:18:27,296
'cause, "I gotta finish
this blade and another one."
519
00:18:27,298 --> 00:18:28,681
- As I'm welding
the second time,
520
00:18:28,757 --> 00:18:30,274
I made sure to get it right,
521
00:18:30,351 --> 00:18:31,684
And it's nice and sturdy
on there.
522
00:18:31,760 --> 00:18:33,519
But I'm starting to get
that sinking feeling
523
00:18:33,637 --> 00:18:35,446
That I am not gonna
finish this thing.
524
00:18:35,523 --> 00:18:37,356
♪ ♪
525
00:18:37,433 --> 00:18:39,175
- So the guards fit,
so I draw the tang
526
00:18:39,244 --> 00:18:41,527
On my handle material.
527
00:18:41,645 --> 00:18:44,697
I make my holes
at least the width of my tang
528
00:18:44,773 --> 00:18:46,773
And when I fit
that last piece up,
529
00:18:46,793 --> 00:18:49,535
I see the gap, 3/4 of an inc.
530
00:18:49,612 --> 00:18:52,204
To hell with it.
Let's put a spacer in there.
531
00:18:52,323 --> 00:18:54,948
So I go
with a piece of hardwood.
532
00:18:55,026 --> 00:18:56,709
It drills out
in just 30 seconds.
533
00:18:56,785 --> 00:18:59,119
Slap it on there, and now
I have a handle that fits.
534
00:18:59,139 --> 00:19:00,805
The handle's a dog turd.
535
00:19:00,882 --> 00:19:04,958
There's really no good feeling
until the second handle is fi.
536
00:19:05,036 --> 00:19:07,311
- This isn't any fun.
- No, this sucks.
537
00:19:07,388 --> 00:19:09,313
This is worse
than making the knife.
538
00:19:09,390 --> 00:19:12,375
- Bladesmiths, you have
45 minutes left before testing.
539
00:19:12,377 --> 00:19:13,818
♪ ♪
540
00:19:13,895 --> 00:19:15,969
- Thankfully,
I have my holes drilled,
541
00:19:16,047 --> 00:19:17,380
I start tapping this pin in...
542
00:19:17,382 --> 00:19:19,106
Oh, no.
And then it bends.
543
00:19:19,159 --> 00:19:20,807
[bleep].
544
00:19:20,885 --> 00:19:23,052
- One of the issues
with putting a pin in
545
00:19:23,054 --> 00:19:25,646
The way cody did is,
it could get locked up
546
00:19:25,665 --> 00:19:28,724
And jammed in there and cause
a nightmare to get it out.
547
00:19:28,726 --> 00:19:31,410
- I can't get it to go in.
I can't get it out.
548
00:19:31,487 --> 00:19:32,819
- Things aren't lined up,
549
00:19:32,839 --> 00:19:34,839
Because it shouldn't be
that much resistance.
550
00:19:34,916 --> 00:19:36,365
- They need a pin
in this handle,
551
00:19:36,367 --> 00:19:37,675
Or they're not gonna test
my knife.
552
00:19:37,793 --> 00:19:38,843
[bleep].
553
00:19:42,907 --> 00:19:44,998
- Cody was flying through this
competition the first round.
554
00:19:45,076 --> 00:19:47,185
He has just hit
a complete brick wall.
555
00:19:47,345 --> 00:19:49,412
- So I decide
to cut this pin off,
556
00:19:49,414 --> 00:19:51,914
Go and drill
another hole in my tang
557
00:19:51,916 --> 00:19:54,934
Just to make sure
I have a pin in my tang.
558
00:19:55,010 --> 00:19:57,344
And hopefully the epoxy
will hold this in.
559
00:19:57,422 --> 00:19:59,422
- Oh, man, I wish he'd put
more epoxy in there.
560
00:19:59,424 --> 00:20:00,514
Ugh.
561
00:20:00,591 --> 00:20:03,016
- Round two
is really kicking my ass.
562
00:20:03,077 --> 00:20:05,369
- You have 20 minutes left!
563
00:20:05,488 --> 00:20:07,020
- My handles
were glued together.
564
00:20:07,081 --> 00:20:08,447
Now they're just big blocks.
565
00:20:08,565 --> 00:20:11,692
There's a ton of material.
566
00:20:11,711 --> 00:20:14,437
I know a lot of guys come out
and they get kicked off
567
00:20:14,439 --> 00:20:17,273
'cause the handles are blocky
or there's sharp bits
568
00:20:17,275 --> 00:20:19,442
Or cut somebody or something.
569
00:20:19,444 --> 00:20:20,718
- Paul's done
the flat--flattened,
570
00:20:20,795 --> 00:20:23,112
But he's using
that 2-inch wheel at the top
571
00:20:23,139 --> 00:20:25,372
To contour that transition
572
00:20:25,450 --> 00:20:27,558
Where he's got that spacer,
which is a good thing.
573
00:20:27,635 --> 00:20:31,395
- My handles are ugly,
but they're comfortable.
574
00:20:31,472 --> 00:20:33,472
And whatever they are
at the end of 15,
575
00:20:33,590 --> 00:20:35,808
I'm gonna stop
and put a edge on these knives.
576
00:20:35,884 --> 00:20:38,719
[rock music]
577
00:20:38,738 --> 00:20:43,241
- I've got a functional knife
together at this point.
578
00:20:43,401 --> 00:20:44,742
I've taken the handle
579
00:20:44,819 --> 00:20:46,652
To where I can
at least hold on to them.
580
00:20:46,729 --> 00:20:49,247
They're still blocky,
but I've got to sharpen
581
00:20:49,365 --> 00:20:51,474
So I can at least do well
in the tests.
582
00:20:51,476 --> 00:20:55,419
♪ ♪
583
00:20:55,538 --> 00:20:57,496
- I need to get
both these handles
584
00:20:57,573 --> 00:20:59,832
To the same shape
in ten minutes.
585
00:20:59,908 --> 00:21:02,075
That's making me panic a bit.
586
00:21:02,153 --> 00:21:03,836
- There's a dust storm
coming from cody.
587
00:21:03,972 --> 00:21:06,839
[laughing]
588
00:21:06,915 --> 00:21:09,100
- There's micarta dust
everywhere.
589
00:21:09,218 --> 00:21:11,602
I don't even pay attention
to what I'm doing.
590
00:21:11,771 --> 00:21:12,853
Ow.
591
00:21:14,798 --> 00:21:16,757
I nick my finger on this belt.
592
00:21:16,834 --> 00:21:17,924
[bleep] damn it.
593
00:21:17,944 --> 00:21:20,002
- You have five minutes left!
594
00:21:20,004 --> 00:21:22,021
- [bleep].
Oh, that's not good.
595
00:21:22,097 --> 00:21:24,448
The medic has to patch me up.
I'm bleeding everywhere.
596
00:21:24,567 --> 00:21:26,358
- Injury with the medic
on the floor
597
00:21:26,477 --> 00:21:28,101
Is the last thing
cody needs right now.
598
00:21:28,179 --> 00:21:29,345
- The medic patching my hand.
599
00:21:29,372 --> 00:21:30,937
I still have
another handle to shape,
600
00:21:30,957 --> 00:21:32,698
Plus get
these blades sharpened.
601
00:21:32,816 --> 00:21:33,624
And then all of a sudden...
602
00:21:35,611 --> 00:21:37,110
My pin just fell out.
603
00:21:37,188 --> 00:21:38,945
- Uh-oh.
Cody grabbed more pin stock.
604
00:21:38,965 --> 00:21:40,464
- Oh, my god.
605
00:21:40,541 --> 00:21:43,192
- He's got an over-drilled hole
with a pin that fell out
606
00:21:43,194 --> 00:21:45,194
And epoxy
that's not sticking anymore.
607
00:21:45,196 --> 00:21:47,530
- I throw a new pin in there
and I hope my pin doesn't
608
00:21:47,532 --> 00:21:48,639
Fall out through the testing.
609
00:21:48,716 --> 00:21:50,366
♪ ♪
610
00:21:50,435 --> 00:21:55,462
- Five, four, three, two, one!
611
00:21:55,540 --> 00:21:56,963
Bladesmiths,
turn off your machines.
612
00:21:57,025 --> 00:21:58,390
Put down your tools.
613
00:21:58,509 --> 00:21:59,542
The second round
of this competition
614
00:21:59,544 --> 00:22:00,801
Is officially over.
615
00:22:00,878 --> 00:22:02,302
- Whoo, man!
616
00:22:02,405 --> 00:22:04,046
♪ ♪
617
00:22:04,048 --> 00:22:05,656
- This was a difficult round.
618
00:22:05,733 --> 00:22:08,159
I hope they test my knife
with that pin in there.
619
00:22:08,277 --> 00:22:09,568
I don't know if it stayed.
620
00:22:09,645 --> 00:22:11,070
I don't know
if it's still in there.
621
00:22:11,205 --> 00:22:13,146
♪ ♪
622
00:22:13,224 --> 00:22:15,148
- All right, gentlemen,
welcome to our strength test,
623
00:22:15,226 --> 00:22:18,410
The oil drum stab and chop.
624
00:22:18,487 --> 00:22:20,320
Now, to test the overall
construction of your blade
625
00:22:20,423 --> 00:22:21,655
And the strength
of those blades,
626
00:22:21,732 --> 00:22:24,233
I'll be stabbing
into these oil drums.
627
00:22:24,235 --> 00:22:26,085
Tim, you're up first.
Are you ready for this?
628
00:22:26,203 --> 00:22:27,327
- Yes, sir, have at it.
629
00:22:27,430 --> 00:22:29,588
♪ ♪
630
00:22:29,706 --> 00:22:31,574
I know the handles are gonna
be a little rough on them,
631
00:22:31,576 --> 00:22:33,684
So I'm hoping
that it doesn't hurt them
632
00:22:33,761 --> 00:22:35,168
Or anything of that nature.
633
00:22:35,246 --> 00:22:36,687
But I'm a little anxious.
634
00:22:36,764 --> 00:22:43,444
♪ ♪
635
00:22:58,936 --> 00:22:59,877
- So, tim,
they're in one piece.
636
00:22:59,995 --> 00:23:01,194
Yay!
637
00:23:01,272 --> 00:23:03,029
One of your blades has lost
638
00:23:03,049 --> 00:23:05,549
Most of its sharpness
near the tip.
639
00:23:05,626 --> 00:23:09,628
And then this blade also took
quite a bit of rolling.
640
00:23:09,705 --> 00:23:11,538
This blade, not as much.
641
00:23:11,616 --> 00:23:14,450
There's two more rolls
up on the edge of the blade.
642
00:23:14,452 --> 00:23:16,710
But the biggest concern
I have with these blades
643
00:23:16,787 --> 00:23:17,895
Are the handles.
644
00:23:17,972 --> 00:23:20,046
They're very large
and very square,
645
00:23:20,124 --> 00:23:23,049
And then the edges
of your guard
646
00:23:23,069 --> 00:23:23,901
Have some sharp spots on them.
647
00:23:24,019 --> 00:23:25,552
- Right.
648
00:23:25,630 --> 00:23:27,296
- But they're still functional,
so good job.
649
00:23:27,298 --> 00:23:28,814
- Yes, sir. Thank you so much.
650
00:23:28,932 --> 00:23:30,241
- All right, paul, you're up.
651
00:23:30,359 --> 00:23:31,283
You ready for this?
- Yeah.
652
00:23:31,402 --> 00:23:32,726
- Okay.
653
00:23:32,803 --> 00:23:34,820
♪ ♪
654
00:23:34,897 --> 00:23:37,473
- I'm certainly nervous
that my knife's gonna break
655
00:23:37,475 --> 00:23:39,232
Or something crazy
is gonna happen.
656
00:23:39,310 --> 00:23:41,943
And last thing you want to see
is your knife blow apart.
657
00:23:41,963 --> 00:23:48,926
♪ ♪
658
00:24:00,665 --> 00:24:03,332
- Good job.
- Thanks.
659
00:24:03,334 --> 00:24:05,776
- So, paul, these are
a good-looking set of blades.
660
00:24:05,853 --> 00:24:07,670
Nicely done.
- Thank you. Thank you.
661
00:24:07,672 --> 00:24:09,521
- As far as how they held up,
662
00:24:09,640 --> 00:24:11,932
You've got a little bit
of rolling
663
00:24:12,009 --> 00:24:15,619
In one spot on this blade,
but your tip is fine.
664
00:24:15,738 --> 00:24:17,955
And you've got,
again, some rolling
665
00:24:18,032 --> 00:24:21,033
And some compaction along
the edge here on this blade,
666
00:24:21,109 --> 00:24:24,110
But there's no rough spots
that I'm feeling in my hands.
667
00:24:24,130 --> 00:24:25,521
So great job.
- Thank you.
668
00:24:25,590 --> 00:24:26,689
- You bet.
669
00:24:26,691 --> 00:24:27,631
All right, cody,
it's your turn.
670
00:24:27,750 --> 00:24:28,782
You ready?
671
00:24:28,859 --> 00:24:30,192
- You're gonna do it anyway.
672
00:24:30,194 --> 00:24:31,802
- I am going to do it anyway.
[chuckles]
673
00:24:31,879 --> 00:24:34,546
♪ ♪
674
00:24:34,623 --> 00:24:36,957
- The thing that gives me
pause is my handles.
675
00:24:37,034 --> 00:24:38,367
I'm nervous
one might not be tested
676
00:24:38,369 --> 00:24:40,035
If that pin happened
to fall out
677
00:24:40,037 --> 00:24:41,704
Or there's too much
of a hotspot.
678
00:24:41,706 --> 00:24:43,055
That would be devastating
679
00:24:43,131 --> 00:24:44,373
If I didn't even get
the chance
680
00:24:44,375 --> 00:24:45,816
For my blades to be tested.
681
00:24:45,893 --> 00:24:47,651
♪ ♪
682
00:24:51,315 --> 00:24:52,973
[dramatic music]
683
00:24:52,992 --> 00:24:59,747
♪ ♪
684
00:25:07,456 --> 00:25:08,989
[exhales]
685
00:25:09,008 --> 00:25:11,567
♪ ♪
686
00:25:11,594 --> 00:25:13,402
- All right, cody,
so right off,
687
00:25:13,404 --> 00:25:16,755
Biggest issue I have
is that pin standing proud.
688
00:25:16,832 --> 00:25:19,575
It really creates a snag spot
where my--
689
00:25:19,602 --> 00:25:22,002
The pad of my finger lays.
690
00:25:22,021 --> 00:25:23,595
Your blades held up nicely.
691
00:25:23,714 --> 00:25:26,932
This one's got a couple
of rolled sections,
692
00:25:27,009 --> 00:25:29,101
But your tips are still there,
so good job.
693
00:25:29,237 --> 00:25:30,719
- Thank you.
694
00:25:30,721 --> 00:25:33,513
♪ ♪
695
00:25:33,591 --> 00:25:36,850
- All right, bladesmiths,
this is the sharpness test,
696
00:25:36,927 --> 00:25:38,944
The punching bag
stab and slice.
697
00:25:39,038 --> 00:25:40,704
♪ ♪
698
00:25:40,781 --> 00:25:42,281
Tim, you're up first.
You ready for this?
699
00:25:42,357 --> 00:25:44,024
- Let's go.
- Let's do it.
700
00:25:44,043 --> 00:25:50,798
♪ ♪
701
00:26:03,454 --> 00:26:05,120
- All right, tim,
I can really see
702
00:26:05,122 --> 00:26:08,048
This part right here
took a lot of dulling,
703
00:26:08,125 --> 00:26:10,459
But you have the front part
here that is very sharp
704
00:26:10,461 --> 00:26:11,977
Because in cutting these bags,
705
00:26:12,054 --> 00:26:15,130
Both knives cut deeply
and stabbed as well.
706
00:26:15,132 --> 00:26:17,766
Overall, sir,
your blades, they will cut.
707
00:26:17,768 --> 00:26:19,559
- Thank you, sir.
708
00:26:19,637 --> 00:26:20,393
- All right, paul,
your turn, sir.
709
00:26:20,496 --> 00:26:21,579
You ready?
- Yes.
710
00:26:21,739 --> 00:26:23,080
- All right, let's do this.
711
00:26:23,198 --> 00:26:30,087
♪ ♪
712
00:26:43,327 --> 00:26:45,603
- All right, paul,
the areas where you suffered
713
00:26:45,679 --> 00:26:47,846
A little bit of rolling
were not an issue
714
00:26:47,964 --> 00:26:50,849
Because in stabbing
and cutting, it did its job.
715
00:26:50,967 --> 00:26:53,093
Overall, sir,
your blades, they will cut.
716
00:26:53,170 --> 00:26:54,612
- Thank you.
717
00:26:54,730 --> 00:26:55,729
- All right, cody,
it's your turn, sir.
718
00:26:55,781 --> 00:26:56,672
Are you ready?
- Yep.
719
00:26:56,699 --> 00:26:58,023
- Let's do this.
720
00:26:58,117 --> 00:27:04,747
♪ ♪
721
00:27:13,824 --> 00:27:15,115
- Good job, cody.
722
00:27:15,134 --> 00:27:17,784
♪ ♪
723
00:27:17,862 --> 00:27:20,028
- All right, cody,
your edges are very sharp.
724
00:27:20,030 --> 00:27:21,530
Barely took any rolling,
725
00:27:21,532 --> 00:27:23,699
And overall, sir,
they will cut.
726
00:27:23,768 --> 00:27:25,142
- Thank you.
727
00:27:25,219 --> 00:27:27,978
♪ ♪
728
00:27:28,055 --> 00:27:30,222
- Well, bladesmiths, I want
to commend all three of you.
729
00:27:30,298 --> 00:27:31,965
We gave you
a very difficult challenge,
730
00:27:31,984 --> 00:27:34,300
And all of your blades
stood up to our test.
731
00:27:34,320 --> 00:27:36,136
But, unfortunately,
one of you is not gonna be
732
00:27:36,213 --> 00:27:38,547
Joining us in the final round
of this competition.
733
00:27:38,549 --> 00:27:40,549
The bladesmith
leaving the forge is...
734
00:27:40,576 --> 00:27:44,161
♪ ♪
735
00:27:44,279 --> 00:27:45,904
Tim.
736
00:27:45,981 --> 00:27:47,723
Unfortunately, your blades
just didn't make the cut,
737
00:27:47,792 --> 00:27:49,333
And dave's gonna tell you why.
738
00:27:49,410 --> 00:27:50,834
- Tim, I think
you did a great job
739
00:27:50,911 --> 00:27:52,336
Forging those blades out.
740
00:27:52,413 --> 00:27:53,729
This came down
the amount of damage
741
00:27:53,798 --> 00:27:55,506
That one of those blades took,
742
00:27:55,624 --> 00:27:58,734
And those really blocky handles
were just uncomfortable to use.
743
00:27:58,803 --> 00:28:00,235
- Yeah, I understand.
744
00:28:00,237 --> 00:28:02,012
- Tim, all four of us
want to say thank you
745
00:28:02,089 --> 00:28:03,681
For coming here,
working so hard in this forge,
746
00:28:03,799 --> 00:28:05,908
But unfortunately, your time
in this competition has ended.
747
00:28:05,910 --> 00:28:07,092
I'm gonna have to ask you
to please step off
748
00:28:07,169 --> 00:28:08,334
The forge floor.
749
00:28:08,412 --> 00:28:09,411
- Thank you, sir.
- Thank you, tim.
750
00:28:09,413 --> 00:28:11,004
- Good luck, guys.
Tear 'em up.
751
00:28:11,081 --> 00:28:12,581
- Be well, tim.
752
00:28:12,583 --> 00:28:14,082
- A little bummed out,
but, you know,
753
00:28:14,084 --> 00:28:17,920
Winning is a momentary time
and learning is forever.
754
00:28:17,922 --> 00:28:20,272
Smithing is always in my blood.
I'll smith until I die.
755
00:28:20,408 --> 00:28:22,090
[chuckles]
756
00:28:22,092 --> 00:28:23,367
I'll probably die
with a hammer in my hand
757
00:28:23,444 --> 00:28:25,944
And a guinness.
758
00:28:26,062 --> 00:28:27,779
- Well, paul, cody,
gentlemen, congratulation.
759
00:28:27,898 --> 00:28:29,689
The two of you
are moving forward
760
00:28:29,767 --> 00:28:32,025
In the third and final round
of this competition.
761
00:28:32,044 --> 00:28:33,602
We are sending you back
to your home forges
762
00:28:33,604 --> 00:28:36,714
For four days to build
an iconic weapon from history.
763
00:28:36,832 --> 00:28:39,107
Gentlemen,
you're gonna be building this.
764
00:28:39,109 --> 00:28:42,368
♪ ♪
765
00:28:42,388 --> 00:28:45,723
- Oh.
- The cinquedea sword.
766
00:28:45,841 --> 00:28:47,632
- The cinquedea sword
was used by noblemen
767
00:28:47,709 --> 00:28:50,728
In northern Italy during
the 15th and 16th century.
768
00:28:50,846 --> 00:28:53,138
While the name cinquedea
means "five fingers,"
769
00:28:53,215 --> 00:28:55,640
Referring to the width
of the blade at its hilt,
770
00:28:55,717 --> 00:28:57,976
The weapon's most
distinguishing feature
771
00:28:58,094 --> 00:28:59,644
Is its double-edged
triangular blade
772
00:28:59,721 --> 00:29:01,739
With multiple fullers
on both sides,
773
00:29:01,815 --> 00:29:04,390
Which makes the massive sword
lightweight enough
774
00:29:04,468 --> 00:29:06,744
To deliver deadly thrusts
and slashes.
775
00:29:06,862 --> 00:29:08,394
A smaller version
of this sword was featured
776
00:29:08,414 --> 00:29:09,747
On previous "forged in fire"
777
00:29:09,907 --> 00:29:11,656
And beat the judges
competitions
778
00:29:11,733 --> 00:29:13,417
Where these fullers have
also presented a challenge
779
00:29:13,535 --> 00:29:15,235
To many of our smiths,
780
00:29:15,254 --> 00:29:18,313
Including our very own
unbeaten judgment, ben abbott.
781
00:29:18,315 --> 00:29:19,906
- When you're building
your swords,
782
00:29:19,984 --> 00:29:21,908
Make sure they fall within
the following parameters.
783
00:29:21,927 --> 00:29:23,502
Your blades, measured from tip
784
00:29:23,578 --> 00:29:25,170
To where the cutting edge ends
in a straight line
785
00:29:25,288 --> 00:29:28,323
Needs to measure
between 26 and 28 inches.
786
00:29:28,325 --> 00:29:30,158
That blade needs to be
double-edged
787
00:29:30,160 --> 00:29:33,512
And both sides of your blade
need to have six fullers.
788
00:29:33,588 --> 00:29:36,181
You need to have
a curved, upswept guard
789
00:29:36,299 --> 00:29:38,683
And a crescent pommel.
790
00:29:38,760 --> 00:29:41,445
- I haven't made anything
quite this long before.
791
00:29:41,522 --> 00:29:42,762
Those six fullers are gonna be
792
00:29:42,840 --> 00:29:45,190
Pretty hard to put
into that sword.
793
00:29:45,267 --> 00:29:49,027
Well, 12. 6 on each side.
794
00:29:49,104 --> 00:29:51,455
- So good luck, gentlemen.
We will see you in four day.
795
00:29:53,367 --> 00:29:56,109
♪ ♪
796
00:29:56,186 --> 00:29:58,444
- We're in
homer glen, illinois,
797
00:29:58,522 --> 00:30:01,206
And I'm going to build
a cinquedea sword.
798
00:30:01,324 --> 00:30:03,783
I'm gonna do
a layered damascus.
799
00:30:03,861 --> 00:30:06,470
Cody makes a lot
of really nice damascus stuff.
800
00:30:06,547 --> 00:30:08,806
That's why I've decided
to do some damascus
801
00:30:08,966 --> 00:30:11,199
So that my piece
stacks up to his.
802
00:30:11,201 --> 00:30:13,811
♪ ♪
803
00:30:13,929 --> 00:30:15,687
So I have
the front of the billet
804
00:30:15,806 --> 00:30:17,889
All drawn down nicely,
805
00:30:17,966 --> 00:30:20,466
And I'm moving
the back end, and--
806
00:30:20,486 --> 00:30:22,210
Oh, [bleep]!
807
00:30:22,212 --> 00:30:24,379
Big crack develops.
808
00:30:24,381 --> 00:30:27,065
There's no way to save time now
to make a new one.
809
00:30:27,183 --> 00:30:28,992
I'm just gonna skip
the damascus blade.
810
00:30:29,111 --> 00:30:30,569
That's gonna eat up
too much time
811
00:30:30,687 --> 00:30:32,554
Trying to do that again.
812
00:30:32,556 --> 00:30:35,724
I'm not real happy,
but I'm gonna go mono-steel.
813
00:30:35,726 --> 00:30:38,001
I have a nice piece of 80 crb2.
814
00:30:38,120 --> 00:30:39,336
It could be worse.
815
00:30:39,413 --> 00:30:41,880
I could have no sword,
so it's not that bad.
816
00:30:43,033 --> 00:30:47,085
♪ ♪
817
00:30:47,203 --> 00:30:49,346
- The game plan for today
is to go with two billets.
818
00:30:49,423 --> 00:30:51,406
One's gonna be twisted damascus
for the guard and pommel,
819
00:30:51,408 --> 00:30:53,016
And then I'm gonna go
with a big billet
820
00:30:53,135 --> 00:30:54,518
To start off the sword build.
821
00:30:54,636 --> 00:30:56,078
I love doing damascus
822
00:30:56,080 --> 00:30:58,096
And I want to push
the envelope.
823
00:30:58,214 --> 00:31:00,840
Twist damascus is pretty tough
'cause you got to make sure
824
00:31:00,918 --> 00:31:02,526
You're working it
when it's really, really hot,
825
00:31:02,603 --> 00:31:04,344
And you could twist it off.
826
00:31:04,363 --> 00:31:07,513
I get my damascus twisted
and move on to the blade steel,
827
00:31:07,533 --> 00:31:10,033
25 layers of 15n20 and 1084.
828
00:31:10,110 --> 00:31:12,110
Looking good!
829
00:31:12,187 --> 00:31:13,853
Didn't quite achieve
where I wanted to be,
830
00:31:13,931 --> 00:31:16,022
But tried my best, and we'll
finish her up in the morning.
831
00:31:16,041 --> 00:31:17,449
That's it for day one.
832
00:31:18,860 --> 00:31:22,195
- Yesterday was a bit rough.
I abandoned the damascus.
833
00:31:22,272 --> 00:31:24,789
So if I'm gonna turn in
a mono-steel blade,
834
00:31:24,866 --> 00:31:26,550
Then my mono-steel
better be shiny
835
00:31:26,627 --> 00:31:29,202
And fit and finish
better be perfect.
836
00:31:29,279 --> 00:31:32,389
Once the forging was done,
I heat-treat it.
837
00:31:32,507 --> 00:31:34,057
♪ ♪
838
00:31:34,176 --> 00:31:36,785
The sword comes out straight.
839
00:31:36,787 --> 00:31:38,970
Hard as glass right now.
840
00:31:39,089 --> 00:31:43,383
With 12 fullers,
that's quite a process.
841
00:31:43,402 --> 00:31:46,478
End of day two, I still have
to fit a guard and a pomml
842
00:31:46,554 --> 00:31:50,465
And all this kind of stuff,
but I'm in good shape.
843
00:31:50,467 --> 00:31:52,300
- It's the beginning
of day two.
844
00:31:52,302 --> 00:31:53,818
Today, we're gonna finish
forging out the sword
845
00:31:53,937 --> 00:31:57,139
And get the fullers ground in.
846
00:31:57,141 --> 00:32:00,417
I don't do a lot of fullers,
especially this many fullers.
847
00:32:00,494 --> 00:32:02,753
You got to make sure you're
holding the blade straight
848
00:32:02,871 --> 00:32:04,813
And making sure
you're not going too deep.
849
00:32:04,815 --> 00:32:08,408
If I go through my blade,
that's not good.
850
00:32:08,427 --> 00:32:10,260
♪ ♪
851
00:32:10,337 --> 00:32:12,320
So I got my fullers in.
Everything's looking great.
852
00:32:12,322 --> 00:32:15,098
And now it's time
to get ready for the quench.
853
00:32:15,217 --> 00:32:17,434
My oven's only 27 inches deep,
854
00:32:17,511 --> 00:32:19,844
And this blade
is 32 inches long
855
00:32:19,921 --> 00:32:21,830
So I'm gonna have
to leave the door open
856
00:32:21,832 --> 00:32:24,683
And wrap it
with fiberglass heat blanket
857
00:32:24,759 --> 00:32:26,759
To keep the heat in.
858
00:32:26,837 --> 00:32:28,094
When I put the blade in,
859
00:32:28,113 --> 00:32:29,947
The temperature's not
going back up
860
00:32:30,023 --> 00:32:31,281
As I close the door
and wrap it.
861
00:32:31,441 --> 00:32:33,784
[bleep].
862
00:32:33,902 --> 00:32:35,360
I could get a bad quench,
863
00:32:35,478 --> 00:32:37,829
And it's gonna end up
costing me.
864
00:32:37,948 --> 00:32:39,247
That's not good.
865
00:32:43,278 --> 00:32:45,629
So I put another piece
of blanket over the top corner
866
00:32:45,706 --> 00:32:47,280
Of the door that I saw that
there was heat escaping out of,
867
00:32:47,357 --> 00:32:49,708
Get it nice and tight
so there's no leaks.
868
00:32:49,843 --> 00:32:51,617
Seems like it's working.
869
00:32:51,679 --> 00:32:52,711
Here we go.
870
00:32:52,829 --> 00:32:54,546
[rock music]
871
00:32:54,622 --> 00:32:56,956
Don't hear any tings,
pings, or cracks.
872
00:32:56,976 --> 00:32:59,534
Looks like
we had a good quench.
873
00:32:59,536 --> 00:33:00,702
Hopefully I can
just finish this up
874
00:33:00,704 --> 00:33:02,628
And make a good sword.
875
00:33:02,690 --> 00:33:03,963
Perfectly straight.
876
00:33:04,066 --> 00:33:05,540
♪ ♪
877
00:33:05,542 --> 00:33:06,817
- I'm feeling really good
this morning.
878
00:33:06,935 --> 00:33:09,635
The blade's essentially done,
879
00:33:09,713 --> 00:33:12,472
So, you know, plan for today
is to work on the handle.
880
00:33:12,549 --> 00:33:15,233
I'm planning
on incorporating materials
881
00:33:15,351 --> 00:33:16,718
From my round one knives,
882
00:33:16,720 --> 00:33:18,644
So I'm gonna use
two canisters,
883
00:33:18,664 --> 00:33:20,739
One ball bearing
and one fishhook,
884
00:33:20,857 --> 00:33:21,981
For the pommel and guard.
885
00:33:22,084 --> 00:33:23,667
♪ ♪
886
00:33:28,899 --> 00:33:31,416
Cinquedea means
five-finger sword.
887
00:33:31,493 --> 00:33:34,236
The sword should be as wide
as your five fingers.
888
00:33:34,238 --> 00:33:35,737
So that's what I did
889
00:33:35,739 --> 00:33:37,739
To try to maintain
that historical accuracy.
890
00:33:37,741 --> 00:33:39,558
Think that's gonna look good
on tv.
891
00:33:40,927 --> 00:33:42,502
- Beginning of day four,
892
00:33:42,521 --> 00:33:46,005
I've just got to finish up
the final touches of the sword.
893
00:33:46,025 --> 00:33:47,766
Oh, yeah, nice deep etch.
894
00:33:47,901 --> 00:33:49,434
♪ ♪
895
00:33:49,552 --> 00:33:52,512
I got my handle
all profiled and contoured,
896
00:33:52,589 --> 00:33:53,905
And I think it's time
to sharpen the blade.
897
00:33:54,024 --> 00:33:55,440
♪ ♪
898
00:33:55,558 --> 00:33:57,759
Paul's got ten more years
of experience than I do,
899
00:33:57,761 --> 00:33:59,928
But I'm feeling pretty
confident what I have made.
900
00:33:59,930 --> 00:34:01,204
I know I've got
good strong steel
901
00:34:01,323 --> 00:34:02,706
And just got to see
what happens.
902
00:34:02,824 --> 00:34:04,524
♪ ♪
903
00:34:04,601 --> 00:34:06,376
[chuckling]
904
00:34:06,453 --> 00:34:11,289
♪ ♪
905
00:34:11,407 --> 00:34:13,608
- Well, paul, cody, gentlemen,
welcome back to the forge.
906
00:34:13,610 --> 00:34:15,868
Now, leading up to today,
you guys just spent four days
907
00:34:15,946 --> 00:34:17,054
At your home forges
908
00:34:17,172 --> 00:34:19,114
Building your very best
cinquedea swords,
909
00:34:19,141 --> 00:34:20,782
And, guys,
they're both beautiful.
910
00:34:20,784 --> 00:34:23,060
They look strong, they look
sharp, they look deadly.
911
00:34:23,220 --> 00:34:25,120
But before we get into testing,
912
00:34:25,122 --> 00:34:26,254
I want to know
about these blades.
913
00:34:26,256 --> 00:34:27,789
Paul, how'd it go for you?
914
00:34:27,791 --> 00:34:28,565
- It went okay.
915
00:34:28,734 --> 00:34:30,400
♪ ♪
916
00:34:30,477 --> 00:34:33,553
That blade's built
out of 80 crb2, full tang.
917
00:34:33,630 --> 00:34:36,147
I did the handle the same
as my round one knives
918
00:34:36,266 --> 00:34:39,150
With ball bearing damascus
and fishhooks.
919
00:34:39,269 --> 00:34:41,136
- Well, it looks great.
Cody, how about you?
920
00:34:41,163 --> 00:34:42,412
- Everything went
according to plan.
921
00:34:42,489 --> 00:34:43,914
♪ ♪
922
00:34:44,032 --> 00:34:47,900
My blade is 155 layers
of 15n20 and 1084,
923
00:34:47,978 --> 00:34:50,420
Restacked with 80 crb2
924
00:34:50,497 --> 00:34:52,071
And twisted damascus
for the guard and pommel,
925
00:34:52,091 --> 00:34:54,257
Ancient bog oak
for the handle.
926
00:34:54,334 --> 00:34:56,259
- Guys, both your blades
look amazing,
927
00:34:56,378 --> 00:34:58,320
But the best way we know
how to find out
928
00:34:58,322 --> 00:34:59,838
Which one of you
is gonna leave here today
929
00:34:59,914 --> 00:35:01,323
With the title
of "forged in fire" champion
930
00:35:01,325 --> 00:35:02,748
Is by putting them
through a few tests.
931
00:35:02,810 --> 00:35:04,601
Up first, the keal.
932
00:35:04,770 --> 00:35:07,587
♪ ♪
933
00:35:07,664 --> 00:35:11,166
- Bladesmiths,
welcome to the keal test.
934
00:35:11,168 --> 00:35:12,350
To find out how lethal
your weapons are,
935
00:35:12,468 --> 00:35:13,944
I'm gonna take
your cinquedea sword
936
00:35:14,062 --> 00:35:17,188
And deliver some lethal slashes
on this goat carcass.
937
00:35:17,265 --> 00:35:18,431
Paul, you're up first.
You ready for this?
938
00:35:18,508 --> 00:35:19,950
- Oh, yeah.
- Let's do this.
939
00:35:20,026 --> 00:35:22,119
- The hide on that goat
is really thick.
940
00:35:22,237 --> 00:35:24,454
All that hair and hide
makes it really hard
941
00:35:24,531 --> 00:35:28,350
For a sword to penetrate,
but we'll see.
942
00:35:28,352 --> 00:35:35,173
♪ ♪
943
00:35:47,387 --> 00:35:50,705
All right, paul, let's talk
about your cinquedea.
944
00:35:50,707 --> 00:35:53,725
When I grab onto it,
I've got a good grip,
945
00:35:53,801 --> 00:35:55,210
Which is very important
946
00:35:55,212 --> 00:35:58,380
Because it's
a very forward-heavy blade.
947
00:35:58,382 --> 00:36:00,323
When I'm swinging this,
I'm really focused
948
00:36:00,442 --> 00:36:03,067
More on stopping to control it
949
00:36:03,144 --> 00:36:05,069
As opposed
to just letting it go.
950
00:36:05,146 --> 00:36:08,740
But the edge is very sharp
and those are very deep cut.
951
00:36:08,816 --> 00:36:10,725
This is a very lethal weapon,
952
00:36:10,727 --> 00:36:13,503
And, more importantly,
it will keal.
953
00:36:13,580 --> 00:36:15,005
- Thank you.
954
00:36:15,081 --> 00:36:16,231
- Your turn, cody. Ready?
955
00:36:16,300 --> 00:36:18,583
- Swing away.
- Let's do this.
956
00:36:18,701 --> 00:36:20,010
- Going into testing,
I'm eager to see
957
00:36:20,086 --> 00:36:21,419
What my sword's gonna do.
958
00:36:21,537 --> 00:36:23,254
I don't know how my edge
is gonna hold up.
959
00:36:23,331 --> 00:36:25,182
I mean, I know it's sharp,
I tested it at home,
960
00:36:25,342 --> 00:36:27,517
But I guess
anything can happen here.
961
00:36:27,594 --> 00:36:30,353
♪ ♪
962
00:36:34,276 --> 00:36:35,600
[dramatic rock music]
963
00:36:35,694 --> 00:36:42,324
♪ ♪
964
00:36:51,693 --> 00:36:55,212
- All right, cody, first up,
your handle construction.
965
00:36:55,288 --> 00:36:58,273
When I grab onto that,
ooh, it's perfect.
966
00:36:58,300 --> 00:37:00,608
Your edges are very sharp,
967
00:37:00,610 --> 00:37:03,111
As we ran out of goat carcass
right here.
968
00:37:03,113 --> 00:37:06,706
It's also manageable
as a one-handed sword.
969
00:37:06,725 --> 00:37:09,893
Overall, sir,
your cinquedea, it will keal.
970
00:37:10,011 --> 00:37:11,469
- Thank you.
971
00:37:11,587 --> 00:37:14,547
♪ ♪
972
00:37:14,566 --> 00:37:16,791
- All right, bladesmiths,
welcome to our strength test.
973
00:37:16,793 --> 00:37:19,719
Our clay pot smash.
974
00:37:19,738 --> 00:37:22,072
I'm gonna take
each of your swords
975
00:37:22,190 --> 00:37:23,648
And separate these clay pots
976
00:37:23,725 --> 00:37:25,650
Into a bunch
of little teeny tiny pieces.
977
00:37:25,727 --> 00:37:27,560
Now, paul, you're up first.
You ready to go?
978
00:37:27,637 --> 00:37:29,487
- Yep, I'm ready.
- All right, let's do it.
979
00:37:29,605 --> 00:37:36,294
♪ ♪
980
00:37:47,507 --> 00:37:49,749
All right, paul, nice job.
981
00:37:49,768 --> 00:37:52,994
It is very well done.
Still a little heavy, though.
982
00:37:52,996 --> 00:37:56,180
Your edge, no damage at all.
983
00:37:56,257 --> 00:37:59,667
Everything was tight
and strong when I started,
984
00:37:59,669 --> 00:38:01,594
And it's still that way
when I'm done.
985
00:38:01,671 --> 00:38:03,354
Good job, man.
- Thank you.
986
00:38:03,473 --> 00:38:05,006
- Hey, cody, ready to go, man?
987
00:38:05,008 --> 00:38:07,784
- Let it rip.
- Let's do it.
988
00:38:07,861 --> 00:38:14,624
♪ ♪
989
00:38:24,469 --> 00:38:25,951
- [exhales]
990
00:38:26,013 --> 00:38:27,953
♪ ♪
991
00:38:28,015 --> 00:38:29,955
- Cody, nice job.
992
00:38:30,033 --> 00:38:31,215
The steel came out great,
993
00:38:31,292 --> 00:38:33,310
And there's nothing wrong
with this edge at all.
994
00:38:33,386 --> 00:38:36,204
It's tight, it's sharp,
it's beautiful.
995
00:38:36,206 --> 00:38:38,506
Good job.
- Thank you.
996
00:38:38,508 --> 00:38:41,300
♪ ♪
997
00:38:41,378 --> 00:38:44,804
- All right, bladesmiths,
this is the sharpness test,
998
00:38:44,823 --> 00:38:48,399
The sandman stab and slice.
999
00:38:48,518 --> 00:38:49,492
Paul, you're up first.
You ready for this?
1000
00:38:49,569 --> 00:38:51,219
- Yep.
- All right, let's do this.
1001
00:38:51,246 --> 00:38:58,126
♪ ♪
1002
00:39:13,668 --> 00:39:15,501
- All right, paul,
let's talk about your
1003
00:39:15,579 --> 00:39:18,096
Massive beast
of a cinquedea sword.
1004
00:39:18,172 --> 00:39:21,265
It is razor sharp.
1005
00:39:21,342 --> 00:39:23,601
Every cut delivered
cuts very deep.
1006
00:39:23,719 --> 00:39:25,253
The thrust, even coming out,
1007
00:39:25,255 --> 00:39:27,680
You can see that long line
that it cut.
1008
00:39:27,757 --> 00:39:30,367
Overall, sir, it will cut.
1009
00:39:30,527 --> 00:39:31,851
- Thanks.
1010
00:39:31,870 --> 00:39:33,036
- All right, cody,
your turn, sir.
1011
00:39:33,113 --> 00:39:34,019
You ready for this?
- Yep.
1012
00:39:34,081 --> 00:39:35,372
- Let's do it.
1013
00:39:35,532 --> 00:39:42,504
♪ ♪
1014
00:39:53,308 --> 00:39:55,892
Oops.
[laughter]
1015
00:39:56,010 --> 00:40:03,124
♪ ♪
1016
00:40:03,126 --> 00:40:05,718
All right, cody, let's talk
about your weapon here.
1017
00:40:05,795 --> 00:40:08,721
The grinds you have here
are a lot thinner,
1018
00:40:08,798 --> 00:40:10,798
So it's razor sharp.
1019
00:40:10,800 --> 00:40:14,485
It cuts so deep, it pretty much
dropped this sandman.
1020
00:40:14,562 --> 00:40:18,081
Overall, sir,
your weapon, it will cut.
1021
00:40:18,199 --> 00:40:20,065
- Thank you.
1022
00:40:20,127 --> 00:40:22,234
♪ ♪
1023
00:40:22,312 --> 00:40:24,495
- Well, paul, cody, gentlemen,
we've got two beautiful blades
1024
00:40:24,614 --> 00:40:26,164
That stood up
to our brutal testing
1025
00:40:26,240 --> 00:40:27,982
And came out without a scratch.
1026
00:40:27,984 --> 00:40:30,318
But only one of you can
leave here today with the title
1027
00:40:30,320 --> 00:40:33,579
Of "forged in fire" champion
and get a check for $10,000.
1028
00:40:33,657 --> 00:40:35,823
Today's "forged in fire"
champion is...
1029
00:40:35,825 --> 00:40:39,343
♪ ♪
1030
00:40:39,462 --> 00:40:41,629
Cody. Congratulations.
1031
00:40:41,631 --> 00:40:43,940
Now, paul,
this was a close race,
1032
00:40:44,017 --> 00:40:45,608
But unfortunately, your
cinquedea did not make the cut,
1033
00:40:45,727 --> 00:40:47,351
And doug's gonna tell you why.
1034
00:40:47,428 --> 00:40:49,837
- Paul, you should be very
proud of your craftsmanship.
1035
00:40:49,839 --> 00:40:51,948
From tip to pommel,
that's a beautiful blade.
1036
00:40:52,025 --> 00:40:54,192
But at the end of the day,
it's much heavier than tht
1037
00:40:54,268 --> 00:40:56,602
Of your opponent's, and it
requires more effort to wield,
1038
00:40:56,680 --> 00:40:57,845
And that's the reason
we're letting you go.
1039
00:40:57,847 --> 00:40:59,289
- Okay.
1040
00:40:59,407 --> 00:41:00,940
- Now, paul, we want to say
thank you so much
1041
00:41:01,017 --> 00:41:02,942
For coming and trying
so hard in this competition,
1042
00:41:02,961 --> 00:41:04,352
But at this point,
unfortunately,
1043
00:41:04,354 --> 00:41:05,336
I'm gonna have to ask you
to please step off
1044
00:41:05,455 --> 00:41:06,946
The forge floor.
1045
00:41:06,965 --> 00:41:08,447
- Thanks for having me.
I had a lot of fun.
1046
00:41:08,525 --> 00:41:09,874
Great job, cody.
- Great job, paul.
1047
00:41:09,968 --> 00:41:11,301
- Thanks.
1048
00:41:11,419 --> 00:41:12,860
It was the right decision.
1049
00:41:12,862 --> 00:41:15,454
I built a good blade
and cody built a better blade.
1050
00:41:15,532 --> 00:41:17,140
I feel like
I went down swingin'.
1051
00:41:17,217 --> 00:41:18,475
I'm proud of my sword,
1052
00:41:18,635 --> 00:41:20,977
And the experience
was fantastic.
1053
00:41:21,054 --> 00:41:24,388
I'd start another round
tomorrow if they let me.
1054
00:41:24,465 --> 00:41:26,224
- Cody, man, congratulations.
1055
00:41:26,300 --> 00:41:27,484
You are the newest
"forged in fire" champion
1056
00:41:27,644 --> 00:41:29,602
And you just won
a check for $10,000.
1057
00:41:29,654 --> 00:41:30,878
Congratulations.
1058
00:41:30,880 --> 00:41:32,213
- Thank you.
1059
00:41:32,215 --> 00:41:34,139
Winning this is just
icing on the cake.
1060
00:41:34,159 --> 00:41:36,234
Smithing came
way down the road,
1061
00:41:36,310 --> 00:41:38,052
But it found me,
and it's my passion,
1062
00:41:38,054 --> 00:41:39,829
And I'm gonna keep doing it.
1063
00:41:39,906 --> 00:41:41,331
Thanks, tyler--I'll never be
able to thank you enough,
1064
00:41:41,449 --> 00:41:43,741
And appreciate you.
1065
00:41:43,859 --> 00:41:50,215
♪ ♪