1 00:00:05,172 --> 00:00:08,232 [dramatic rock music] 2 00:00:08,234 --> 00:00:14,972 ♪ ♪ 3 00:00:17,667 --> 00:00:18,517 - My name is tim huff. 4 00:00:18,594 --> 00:00:20,577 I'm 59 years old. 5 00:00:20,579 --> 00:00:22,579 I've been smithing for about ten years. 6 00:00:22,581 --> 00:00:25,082 My grandfather was a diesel mechanic. 7 00:00:25,084 --> 00:00:26,674 One day, we were sitting around, 8 00:00:26,694 --> 00:00:28,510 And he goes, "you know, I need to make myself a knife." 9 00:00:28,529 --> 00:00:30,362 And I was like, "gosh, grandpa, how do you make a knife?" 10 00:00:30,439 --> 00:00:31,864 And he goes, "well, this is how you do it." 11 00:00:31,982 --> 00:00:33,181 He brought out his old torch 12 00:00:33,259 --> 00:00:35,259 And we actually made a knife out of a fender. 13 00:00:35,261 --> 00:00:37,261 ♪ ♪ 14 00:00:37,263 --> 00:00:40,280 - My name is paul rasp. I'm 42 years old. 15 00:00:40,398 --> 00:00:42,115 I'm a part-time knife-maker 16 00:00:42,234 --> 00:00:44,268 And full-time electrical engineer. 17 00:00:44,270 --> 00:00:47,695 I spent a number of years working with nasa. 18 00:00:47,715 --> 00:00:50,123 As an engineer, I understand physics 19 00:00:50,200 --> 00:00:53,960 And a lot of these processes like heat-treating. 20 00:00:54,037 --> 00:00:56,388 So being an engineer has definitely made me 21 00:00:56,465 --> 00:00:57,798 A better bladesmith, for sure. 22 00:00:57,933 --> 00:00:59,707 ♪ ♪ 23 00:00:59,727 --> 00:01:02,286 - My name is cody adolphson, I'm 29 years old, 24 00:01:02,288 --> 00:01:03,804 And I've been bladesmithing for two years. 25 00:01:03,939 --> 00:01:05,289 ♪ ♪ 26 00:01:05,291 --> 00:01:07,232 I actually contacted tyler hackbarth, 27 00:01:07,309 --> 00:01:09,184 The winner of the battle of the branches, 28 00:01:09,236 --> 00:01:10,294 Took a class from him, 29 00:01:10,296 --> 00:01:12,479 And he taught me how to do this. 30 00:01:12,597 --> 00:01:14,314 The craft is so uncommon in north dakota, 31 00:01:14,391 --> 00:01:16,057 I had to go to wisconsin to learn from tyler. 32 00:01:16,160 --> 00:01:18,151 ♪ ♪ 33 00:01:18,228 --> 00:01:20,654 - My name is gari jimenez, I'm 23 years old, 34 00:01:20,730 --> 00:01:23,898 And I've been a full-time bladesmith for five years. 35 00:01:23,976 --> 00:01:25,659 I'm literally just chaos incarnate 36 00:01:25,735 --> 00:01:29,237 Whenever I'm working in the workshop with my friends. 37 00:01:29,315 --> 00:01:30,664 The blacksmithing and bladesmithing community 38 00:01:30,740 --> 00:01:33,483 In general, we're all just a bunch of nerds. 39 00:01:33,485 --> 00:01:35,094 [snorts] 40 00:01:35,212 --> 00:01:37,745 - Bladesmiths, welcome to the forge. 41 00:01:37,765 --> 00:01:39,765 Now, gentlemen, the four of you have been chosen 42 00:01:39,842 --> 00:01:42,917 To take part in the ultimate bladesmithing competition. 43 00:01:42,995 --> 00:01:44,937 Now, we've got three rounds, and at the end of each one, 44 00:01:45,055 --> 00:01:47,013 There will be an elimination. 45 00:01:47,090 --> 00:01:48,440 Now, all the pertinent decisions will be made 46 00:01:48,517 --> 00:01:50,925 By the esteemed judges sitting behind me. 47 00:01:51,003 --> 00:01:52,352 They're the ones who will decide 48 00:01:52,429 --> 00:01:54,095 Which one of you is gonna be leaving here 49 00:01:54,173 --> 00:01:55,689 With the title of "forged in fire" champion 50 00:01:55,765 --> 00:01:58,525 And a check for $10,000. 51 00:01:58,602 --> 00:02:00,010 So I'm sure you're ready to get the fires going, 52 00:02:00,012 --> 00:02:01,194 So let's get into it. 53 00:02:01,271 --> 00:02:03,013 Bladesmiths, on your anvils, there's a cloth. 54 00:02:03,015 --> 00:02:04,348 Go ahead and remove that for me. 55 00:02:04,350 --> 00:02:06,700 ♪ ♪ 56 00:02:06,776 --> 00:02:09,461 What you're each looking at are two small cube canisters 57 00:02:09,538 --> 00:02:12,189 And two shots of high-carbon steel. 58 00:02:12,216 --> 00:02:15,192 Now, your task is to make not one, 59 00:02:15,261 --> 00:02:17,010 But two matching knives. 60 00:02:17,129 --> 00:02:18,362 - Here we go. 61 00:02:18,364 --> 00:02:20,955 Making two knives in three hours, 62 00:02:21,033 --> 00:02:22,790 We're making canister damascus. 63 00:02:22,852 --> 00:02:24,718 This sparks anxiety. 64 00:02:24,794 --> 00:02:26,203 - Now, bladesmiths, you need to make 65 00:02:26,230 --> 00:02:28,129 Two matching canister damascus knives 66 00:02:28,149 --> 00:02:29,631 In your signature style 67 00:02:29,650 --> 00:02:31,375 That fall within the following parameters. 68 00:02:31,377 --> 00:02:32,726 Your blade lengths need to measure 69 00:02:32,802 --> 00:02:34,561 Between 7 and 9 inches. 70 00:02:34,679 --> 00:02:35,879 Now, those of you who join us 71 00:02:35,881 --> 00:02:37,214 In the second round of this competition, 72 00:02:37,216 --> 00:02:38,473 You will add handles to those blades, 73 00:02:38,550 --> 00:02:40,642 Turning them into fully-functioning weapons. 74 00:02:40,661 --> 00:02:42,402 I will then ask you to turn them over to the judges, 75 00:02:42,520 --> 00:02:44,571 And they will check for strength and durability 76 00:02:44,689 --> 00:02:47,224 In an oil drum stab and chop. 77 00:02:47,226 --> 00:02:47,908 And then check your edge retention 78 00:02:48,043 --> 00:02:49,559 And your sharpness 79 00:02:49,561 --> 00:02:51,653 In a punching bag stab and slice. 80 00:02:51,672 --> 00:02:54,006 All right, bladesmiths, we have three hours on the clock. 81 00:02:54,082 --> 00:02:55,415 So good luck. Stay sharp. 82 00:02:55,492 --> 00:02:57,158 Your time starts now. 83 00:02:57,261 --> 00:03:00,737 ♪ ♪ 84 00:03:00,739 --> 00:03:03,590 Two canister blades, not something we see every day. 85 00:03:03,667 --> 00:03:05,517 - Yeah, the key to this is gonna be multitasking. 86 00:03:05,594 --> 00:03:07,928 Personally, I'd fix up one canister, 87 00:03:08,063 --> 00:03:09,746 Get it in the fire, 88 00:03:09,748 --> 00:03:11,431 While that heated, worry about the other canister. 89 00:03:11,549 --> 00:03:14,267 - And each of those cans is more than enough steel 90 00:03:14,344 --> 00:03:15,919 For a 7- to 9-inch blade, easily. 91 00:03:15,921 --> 00:03:16,844 - Oh, my god, 16-inch blade. 92 00:03:16,906 --> 00:03:18,939 - Easily. - Yeah. 93 00:03:19,015 --> 00:03:21,533 - I generally make a knife one a month. 94 00:03:21,610 --> 00:03:23,911 I gotta make two knives in three hours. 95 00:03:24,029 --> 00:03:25,429 This is insane. 96 00:03:25,431 --> 00:03:26,538 ♪ ♪ 97 00:03:26,615 --> 00:03:28,098 My plan for this challenge is, 98 00:03:28,125 --> 00:03:29,190 I'm gonna mix half and half. 99 00:03:29,210 --> 00:03:30,542 I think if I do that, 100 00:03:30,619 --> 00:03:33,545 I can maybe keep the patterns as close as I can. 101 00:03:33,622 --> 00:03:35,105 I want to make sure that I get 102 00:03:35,107 --> 00:03:36,531 A full weld all the way around, 103 00:03:36,608 --> 00:03:38,124 But I'll leave a little pinhole in there 104 00:03:38,201 --> 00:03:40,034 Because if we don't, then the pressure inside, 105 00:03:40,137 --> 00:03:41,111 It'll pop the top off. 106 00:03:41,138 --> 00:03:43,055 That's not a good thing. 107 00:03:43,131 --> 00:03:44,948 I'm gonna put them both in at the same time. 108 00:03:44,950 --> 00:03:46,800 So I can pull one off, work it, 109 00:03:46,876 --> 00:03:50,229 So I'm kind of always working something all the time. 110 00:03:51,640 --> 00:03:53,381 - Okay. 111 00:03:53,459 --> 00:03:55,400 I'm confident I can get one canister done. 112 00:03:55,477 --> 00:03:58,403 Two canisters, that's another story. 113 00:03:58,480 --> 00:04:00,814 - Cody's cleaning the inside of the can with the acetone. 114 00:04:00,890 --> 00:04:02,407 That's not something I see every day. 115 00:04:02,484 --> 00:04:03,800 - Good idea 'cause if you're not gonna 116 00:04:03,802 --> 00:04:05,819 Peel that can off, then you want that as clean 117 00:04:05,895 --> 00:04:08,413 As the rest of the material that's going in there. 118 00:04:08,490 --> 00:04:10,582 - I put all the ball bearings in one canister 119 00:04:10,659 --> 00:04:12,476 And put all the fishhooks in the other. 120 00:04:12,478 --> 00:04:14,478 I figured if they're all the same, 121 00:04:14,480 --> 00:04:15,921 They'd probably go in a little bit easier 122 00:04:15,998 --> 00:04:18,406 Than trying to mix-match 'em. 123 00:04:18,484 --> 00:04:19,666 But you'll definitely be able to tell 124 00:04:19,784 --> 00:04:20,759 The ball bearings were in one 125 00:04:20,836 --> 00:04:23,077 And fishhooks were in the other. 126 00:04:23,155 --> 00:04:24,596 It's time to throw them in the forge and get them hot. 127 00:04:24,756 --> 00:04:26,006 ♪ ♪ 128 00:04:26,124 --> 00:04:27,582 - Here we go. 129 00:04:27,659 --> 00:04:29,659 I'm not really a fan of canister damascus. 130 00:04:29,661 --> 00:04:32,604 It's frustrating because if you have a delam, 131 00:04:32,681 --> 00:04:36,090 By the time you already see it, it's too late. 132 00:04:36,151 --> 00:04:37,759 While packing these cans, 133 00:04:37,778 --> 00:04:39,611 I'm gonna make sure that the powder really settles in 134 00:04:39,688 --> 00:04:41,780 Because I do not want voids in my steel. 135 00:04:41,949 --> 00:04:43,673 ♪ ♪ 136 00:04:43,675 --> 00:04:45,450 - Gari doesn't take the time to clean off his metals. 137 00:04:45,527 --> 00:04:47,027 He just went straight to the welder. 138 00:04:47,162 --> 00:04:48,345 - That's a big risk. 139 00:04:48,347 --> 00:04:50,196 - Oh, yeah. - I'm optimistic. 140 00:04:50,273 --> 00:04:51,515 We're working. We're doing it. 141 00:04:51,517 --> 00:04:53,792 ♪ ♪ 142 00:04:53,869 --> 00:04:57,111 - I regularly make identical knives in my forge, 143 00:04:57,189 --> 00:04:59,131 So the thought of making two of them 144 00:04:59,207 --> 00:05:01,858 At the same time is not an issue. 145 00:05:01,860 --> 00:05:04,711 I have the cans packed and I grind down the caps 146 00:05:04,788 --> 00:05:06,972 Because if you just weld the cap to the outside, 147 00:05:07,049 --> 00:05:09,549 There's a danger that the cap pops off 148 00:05:09,667 --> 00:05:11,535 When you start compressing material. 149 00:05:11,537 --> 00:05:14,204 - Some smiths like to have that canister lid 150 00:05:14,206 --> 00:05:16,540 Fit down inside the canister. 151 00:05:16,542 --> 00:05:18,542 That way, when you go to that first press, 152 00:05:18,544 --> 00:05:21,378 It doesn't balloon out and blow that well. 153 00:05:21,380 --> 00:05:22,970 - I think it's worth it 'cause I know 154 00:05:22,990 --> 00:05:25,715 I'll pack them tightly without any voids. 155 00:05:25,717 --> 00:05:29,553 - Bladesmiths, you have 2 hours and 30 minutes left. 156 00:05:29,555 --> 00:05:30,978 - If you don't have the canister 157 00:05:30,998 --> 00:05:32,556 At the right heat, then you won't get a weld. 158 00:05:32,558 --> 00:05:34,666 So you want to get it to that temperature, 159 00:05:34,743 --> 00:05:36,451 Let it go for another five, ten minutes. 160 00:05:36,503 --> 00:05:37,985 That's critical. 161 00:05:38,063 --> 00:05:39,245 - What color are they looking for 162 00:05:39,322 --> 00:05:41,231 Before they go to that first initial weld? 163 00:05:41,233 --> 00:05:44,158 - Oh, a melting stick of butter. 164 00:05:44,236 --> 00:05:46,511 - Give it a nice kiss, all four sides. 165 00:05:46,630 --> 00:05:48,996 - Tim's got the color you want. 166 00:05:49,074 --> 00:05:50,349 - When I take it to the anvil and it gives 167 00:05:50,509 --> 00:05:52,392 That nice solid pink, you're good. 168 00:05:55,004 --> 00:05:56,763 So now I'm gonna jump on the second one 169 00:05:56,881 --> 00:05:58,098 And do the same thing. 170 00:05:58,233 --> 00:06:00,007 ♪ ♪ 171 00:06:00,027 --> 00:06:01,251 - I've always been told if-- 172 00:06:01,253 --> 00:06:02,102 Once you think it's hot enough, 173 00:06:02,237 --> 00:06:04,846 Wait five minutes. 174 00:06:04,865 --> 00:06:07,181 You really need to make sure you got good, even heat 175 00:06:07,259 --> 00:06:08,425 Throughout the whole piece 176 00:06:08,427 --> 00:06:09,868 Because you're coming in from all sides. 177 00:06:09,945 --> 00:06:11,495 You're not just coming in on top. 178 00:06:12,931 --> 00:06:14,598 A bad weld, you could pop open the canister 179 00:06:14,600 --> 00:06:16,600 And your components could fall out. 180 00:06:16,602 --> 00:06:18,785 And luckily, that didn't happen with me. 181 00:06:18,903 --> 00:06:20,604 - Cody's temperature looked great too, 182 00:06:20,606 --> 00:06:22,606 And he was very gentle on that first press, 183 00:06:22,608 --> 00:06:24,216 Which I like to see. 184 00:06:24,292 --> 00:06:26,960 - Doing this with one can is difficult enough. 185 00:06:27,036 --> 00:06:28,703 I'm pleasantly surprised. 186 00:06:28,780 --> 00:06:30,371 With any canister, there's a little bit of luck 187 00:06:30,474 --> 00:06:32,449 In every single one you do. 188 00:06:32,451 --> 00:06:34,284 Don't even know where I am right now. 189 00:06:34,311 --> 00:06:35,560 - Going to the press! 190 00:06:35,679 --> 00:06:37,804 My first weld is the fishhook billet. 191 00:06:37,881 --> 00:06:39,639 Turns out great. 192 00:06:39,757 --> 00:06:43,050 Go to my second billet, there's four competitors 193 00:06:43,128 --> 00:06:46,071 And two presses, and I'm impatient. 194 00:06:46,189 --> 00:06:48,131 Big blue! 195 00:06:48,133 --> 00:06:50,409 - Gari went straight to big blue. 196 00:06:50,569 --> 00:06:52,135 - Is it too early for that? 197 00:06:52,137 --> 00:06:54,487 - Ideally, you get that compression in four directions 198 00:06:54,564 --> 00:06:56,656 When you're on the press, whereas big blue is going 199 00:06:56,774 --> 00:06:59,251 To smash things out and balloon it to the side. 200 00:06:59,369 --> 00:07:03,980 - The texture that I'm feeling is not solid. 201 00:07:03,982 --> 00:07:07,909 If this doesn't weld up, I could have warping, 202 00:07:07,986 --> 00:07:10,654 Snapping, delaminations. 203 00:07:10,656 --> 00:07:13,339 So I decide to get this thing cut open 204 00:07:13,416 --> 00:07:14,916 To make sure that there's not voids in my steel. 205 00:07:14,935 --> 00:07:17,436 ♪ ♪ 206 00:07:17,554 --> 00:07:18,662 Yeah, that's what I want to see. 207 00:07:18,664 --> 00:07:21,331 I'm relieved because it looks good. 208 00:07:21,333 --> 00:07:23,850 Now I can start drawing out the steel. 209 00:07:23,927 --> 00:07:25,351 All right, that looks good to me. 210 00:07:25,428 --> 00:07:28,688 - Bladesmiths, you have two hours remaining. 211 00:07:29,691 --> 00:07:31,024 - Paul switched out the squaring dies 212 00:07:31,100 --> 00:07:32,676 For the drawing dies on the press. 213 00:07:32,678 --> 00:07:34,786 Now he's starting to pull out his billet. 214 00:07:34,863 --> 00:07:37,514 - But look how cold that piece of steel is no. 215 00:07:37,516 --> 00:07:39,791 - All you're doing is putting stress in the steel, 216 00:07:39,868 --> 00:07:42,352 If you're even forge-welding anything that's in there. 217 00:07:42,354 --> 00:07:44,704 - The only concern that I really have 218 00:07:44,781 --> 00:07:47,691 Is being a dummy and focusing on one knife 219 00:07:47,693 --> 00:07:50,469 And forgetting the other one in the forge. 220 00:07:50,587 --> 00:07:53,805 Everything looks nice. Now I can start shaping it. 221 00:07:55,833 --> 00:07:57,050 ♪ ♪ 222 00:07:57,126 --> 00:07:58,292 - Metal's moving good for me. 223 00:07:58,370 --> 00:08:00,370 I'm gonna start hammering in the tips. 224 00:08:00,372 --> 00:08:03,297 I'm making, essentially, a drop point camp knife. 225 00:08:03,375 --> 00:08:05,299 Good for stabbing, and it should be really good 226 00:08:05,402 --> 00:08:07,152 For the chopping as well. 227 00:08:07,229 --> 00:08:08,895 Right now, I've got to finish my points, 228 00:08:08,972 --> 00:08:10,471 Get my through tang ready to go, 229 00:08:10,574 --> 00:08:11,823 And start grinding this puppy. 230 00:08:11,983 --> 00:08:13,158 ♪ ♪ 231 00:08:13,276 --> 00:08:14,901 - Steel's moving good. 232 00:08:14,978 --> 00:08:16,736 Gonna start forming in my tips once I get them 233 00:08:16,813 --> 00:08:19,072 Drawn out long enough. 234 00:08:19,148 --> 00:08:21,391 - He seems very comfortable with the power tools. 235 00:08:21,393 --> 00:08:23,168 - You always got to watch out for the quiet guys. 236 00:08:23,245 --> 00:08:26,153 They tend to sneak up on us during these competitions. 237 00:08:26,173 --> 00:08:29,916 - It's a really labor-intensive deal. 238 00:08:29,993 --> 00:08:31,568 These blades need to match, so I need to make sure 239 00:08:31,637 --> 00:08:33,494 I work them the same. 240 00:08:33,597 --> 00:08:34,846 - Okay, this one's behaving. 241 00:08:34,923 --> 00:08:37,832 My first billet, it's not super happy with me, 242 00:08:37,909 --> 00:08:39,226 But it's working okay. 243 00:08:39,344 --> 00:08:40,260 Press! 244 00:08:40,378 --> 00:08:42,078 But my second billet... 245 00:08:42,080 --> 00:08:46,266 - Ooh, gari, this one's not looking so good. 246 00:08:46,401 --> 00:08:48,527 - I notice a crack. 247 00:08:48,645 --> 00:08:49,510 - You see that seam right in the middle? 248 00:08:49,613 --> 00:08:50,754 - Yeah. 249 00:08:50,756 --> 00:08:52,088 - I think he's got a section 250 00:08:52,090 --> 00:08:54,348 Where the mild steel didn't weld to the guts. 251 00:08:54,409 --> 00:08:56,350 - I am an upsetty spaghetti. 252 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 ♪ ♪