1 00:00:05,080 --> 00:00:07,673 [dramatic music] 2 00:00:07,900 --> 00:00:11,176 ♪ ♪ 3 00:00:11,328 --> 00:00:13,846 [rock music] 4 00:00:14,073 --> 00:00:15,163 ♪ ♪ 5 00:00:15,182 --> 00:00:16,590 - My name is justin hammond. 6 00:00:16,742 --> 00:00:18,242 I'm 28 years old. 7 00:00:18,260 --> 00:00:19,926 I'm a full-time bladesmith, 8 00:00:20,021 --> 00:00:22,095 And I am from lockhart, texas. 9 00:00:22,189 --> 00:00:24,857 Before bladesmithing, I was a chef for about 12 years. 10 00:00:25,008 --> 00:00:26,583 If I win, I just found out 11 00:00:26,676 --> 00:00:28,252 That my wife lost her wedding band, 12 00:00:28,345 --> 00:00:29,844 So I'm gonna buy my wife a new wedding band. 13 00:00:29,864 --> 00:00:30,863 [laughs] 14 00:00:31,090 --> 00:00:34,182 ♪ ♪ 15 00:00:34,201 --> 00:00:35,534 - My name is robert miller. 16 00:00:35,685 --> 00:00:38,278 I'm 57 years old from jefferson city, missouri. 17 00:00:38,430 --> 00:00:40,855 I've been bladesmithing about ten years, 18 00:00:40,875 --> 00:00:43,934 And I very much want to win for the bragging rights. 19 00:00:43,952 --> 00:00:46,770 If I win, I would get a tattoo on my am 20 00:00:46,863 --> 00:00:48,605 Saying "'forged in fire' champion." 21 00:00:48,698 --> 00:00:50,440 I hope I am sounding excited enough. 22 00:00:50,534 --> 00:00:51,550 [chuckles] 23 00:00:51,777 --> 00:00:52,700 ♪ ♪ 24 00:00:52,720 --> 00:00:53,944 - My name is mike lavallee, 25 00:00:54,037 --> 00:00:55,295 I'm from fort polk, louisiana, 26 00:00:55,447 --> 00:00:57,114 I'm 34 years old, and I'm currently 27 00:00:57,132 --> 00:00:59,374 Serving in the united states military. 28 00:00:59,468 --> 00:01:02,119 What got me into bladesmithing is my friend tyler hackbarth, 29 00:01:02,137 --> 00:01:04,229 "forged in fire" champion previously on the show. 30 00:01:04,456 --> 00:01:06,290 We deployed together back in 2007 31 00:01:06,308 --> 00:01:07,549 And been friends ever since, 32 00:01:07,643 --> 00:01:09,068 And I'm just proud to represent. 33 00:01:09,295 --> 00:01:11,812 ♪ ♪ 34 00:01:11,964 --> 00:01:13,388 - My name's matt gaetano, 35 00:01:13,407 --> 00:01:15,465 Usually go by g, 36 00:01:15,484 --> 00:01:18,393 36 years old from pittsburgh, pennsylvania. 37 00:01:18,412 --> 00:01:22,230 I thrive in turning chaos into order. 38 00:01:22,324 --> 00:01:23,916 Little bit of that chaos. 39 00:01:24,067 --> 00:01:25,492 [chuckles] 40 00:01:25,644 --> 00:01:27,086 Little bit of--well, little bit of chaos, it's over here. 41 00:01:27,313 --> 00:01:29,404 Little bit of chaos. 42 00:01:29,498 --> 00:01:32,424 - Bladesmiths, welcome to the forge. 43 00:01:32,651 --> 00:01:34,167 Now, there are three rounds in this competition. 44 00:01:34,320 --> 00:01:35,652 At the end of each one, 45 00:01:35,745 --> 00:01:37,003 I'm gonna ask you to present your work 46 00:01:37,098 --> 00:01:39,005 To our panel of expert judges, 47 00:01:39,100 --> 00:01:41,007 'cause they're the ones who are making decisions 48 00:01:41,160 --> 00:01:43,009 To decide who's gonna be leaving this forge 49 00:01:43,162 --> 00:01:44,511 With the title of "forged in fire" champion 50 00:01:44,605 --> 00:01:47,347 And a check for $10,000. 51 00:01:47,499 --> 00:01:48,832 - Let's go. 52 00:01:48,925 --> 00:01:50,425 - Now, bladesmiths, you've been chosen 53 00:01:50,444 --> 00:01:51,443 To take part in a competition 54 00:01:51,670 --> 00:01:53,854 We are calling the revolutionary forge. 55 00:01:53,948 --> 00:01:56,949 Now, during my time in the special forces in the army, 56 00:01:57,100 --> 00:01:59,693 There were good times, and there were bad times. 57 00:01:59,845 --> 00:02:01,678 But something that got me through 58 00:02:01,697 --> 00:02:03,680 Each different training iteration was thinking about 59 00:02:03,699 --> 00:02:05,515 All the soldiers who did it before me. 60 00:02:05,609 --> 00:02:07,367 I'm thinking all the way back 61 00:02:07,461 --> 00:02:10,370 To the late 1700s during the revolutionary war. 62 00:02:10,522 --> 00:02:12,947 They had to go for hundreds of miles 63 00:02:13,041 --> 00:02:14,858 Through monthslong campaigns, 64 00:02:14,877 --> 00:02:16,635 And everything they needed to survive 65 00:02:16,862 --> 00:02:20,639 Had to be on their backs in these--knapsacks. 66 00:02:20,866 --> 00:02:24,050 Now, inside these knapsacks are different kinds of steel 67 00:02:24,203 --> 00:02:26,536 And different techniques you must use to make a blad. 68 00:02:26,555 --> 00:02:28,796 If for some reason you cannot succeed 69 00:02:28,891 --> 00:02:29,890 With the first knapsack you choose, 70 00:02:29,984 --> 00:02:32,484 You only have one retry. 71 00:02:32,636 --> 00:02:34,653 - Man, there could be friggin' anything in there. 72 00:02:34,880 --> 00:02:36,137 You know, not knowing what you're gonna get 73 00:02:36,231 --> 00:02:37,322 Until you already got it? 74 00:02:37,474 --> 00:02:39,807 Little nervous, but hey, without nerves, 75 00:02:39,827 --> 00:02:41,234 Wouldn't be evolving. 76 00:02:41,328 --> 00:02:42,661 [dramatic music] 77 00:02:42,888 --> 00:02:44,054 - Being that this is 78 00:02:44,072 --> 00:02:45,330 The revolutionary forge competition, 79 00:02:45,482 --> 00:02:46,907 I'm not gonna ask that you make your signature blade 80 00:02:47,001 --> 00:02:49,001 In your signature style. 81 00:02:49,152 --> 00:02:52,229 Today we've got something much more specific for you to build. 82 00:02:52,322 --> 00:02:53,338 You're gonna be making this... 83 00:02:53,565 --> 00:02:56,824 ♪ ♪ 84 00:02:56,844 --> 00:02:58,844 The rifleman's knife. 85 00:02:59,071 --> 00:03:00,570 ♪ ♪ 86 00:03:00,664 --> 00:03:03,164 This is a replica of a blade that was carried 87 00:03:03,258 --> 00:03:05,091 By the revolutionary soldiers. 88 00:03:05,244 --> 00:03:07,001 Now, much like the bowie, there are hundreds if not 89 00:03:07,021 --> 00:03:09,579 Thousands of different variations of this blade, 90 00:03:09,673 --> 00:03:11,097 But we don't want your variation. 91 00:03:11,250 --> 00:03:15,435 We want you to re-create this specific blade. 92 00:03:15,587 --> 00:03:17,529 By the end of the first round, your blade length measured 93 00:03:17,756 --> 00:03:20,257 From tip to where the cutting edge ends in a straight line 94 00:03:20,350 --> 00:03:22,850 Needs to measure between 12 and 14 inches, 95 00:03:22,870 --> 00:03:25,095 And when the time runs out, you need to be set up 96 00:03:25,113 --> 00:03:26,705 For a hidden tang handle construction. 97 00:03:26,932 --> 00:03:28,448 ♪ ♪ 98 00:03:28,542 --> 00:03:30,784 All, right bladesmiths, moving on to the second round. 99 00:03:30,936 --> 00:03:32,285 You'll be adding handles to your rifleman's knives, 100 00:03:32,438 --> 00:03:33,603 Turning them into fully functioning weapons. 101 00:03:33,697 --> 00:03:35,288 You will turn them over to our judges, 102 00:03:35,382 --> 00:03:37,290 Who will test for strength and durability 103 00:03:37,443 --> 00:03:39,292 In a boston tea party crate chop 104 00:03:39,386 --> 00:03:41,202 And then check your overall edge retention 105 00:03:41,296 --> 00:03:43,964 In a redcoat slice. 106 00:03:44,058 --> 00:03:46,299 All right, bladesmiths, you have three hours on the clock 107 00:03:46,393 --> 00:03:48,134 For the first round of competition, so good luck. 108 00:03:48,229 --> 00:03:50,211 Your time starts now. 109 00:03:50,231 --> 00:03:52,898 [rock music] 110 00:03:53,125 --> 00:03:54,791 Here we go. 111 00:03:54,884 --> 00:03:56,960 We have eight different techniques the smiths 112 00:03:56,979 --> 00:03:58,645 Are gonna have to go for, 113 00:03:58,739 --> 00:04:00,239 But every one of these smiths has the option to come up 114 00:04:00,390 --> 00:04:01,723 And grab another knapsack. 115 00:04:01,742 --> 00:04:03,467 - Let's do this. 116 00:04:03,485 --> 00:04:06,561 - Mike grabbed layered damascus with 1084 and 15n20. 117 00:04:06,655 --> 00:04:08,413 - Pretty straightforward. 118 00:04:08,640 --> 00:04:10,323 ♪ ♪ 119 00:04:10,476 --> 00:04:12,826 - Oh, sweet baby jesus. 120 00:04:12,978 --> 00:04:15,495 - G's got railroad spike san mai. 121 00:04:15,647 --> 00:04:17,256 - One of the reasons I wouldn't want to do that, 122 00:04:17,483 --> 00:04:20,317 Because you've got, what, half by half square 123 00:04:20,335 --> 00:04:22,427 That you got to try and draw that out 124 00:04:22,579 --> 00:04:24,654 And somewhat match it up to the other steel you have. 125 00:04:24,748 --> 00:04:26,598 It's not a lot to work with, so it gets tricky. 126 00:04:26,825 --> 00:04:28,433 ♪ ♪ 127 00:04:28,660 --> 00:04:30,176 - Okay. 128 00:04:30,271 --> 00:04:33,087 - Looks like robert's got bandsaw blade and a canister. 129 00:04:33,107 --> 00:04:35,757 If he knows how to do canister, that's a cakewalk. 130 00:04:35,776 --> 00:04:37,276 - How you doing, justin? 131 00:04:37,503 --> 00:04:38,277 ♪ ♪ 132 00:04:38,504 --> 00:04:40,670 - Oh. 133 00:04:40,764 --> 00:04:42,689 - Looks like justin's got elevator cable damascus, 134 00:04:42,841 --> 00:04:45,191 So he's gonna have to twist that. 135 00:04:45,344 --> 00:04:47,344 - I can't think of a way 136 00:04:47,437 --> 00:04:49,179 To get a billet made out of this cable, 137 00:04:49,197 --> 00:04:51,515 And I feel flustered. 138 00:04:51,608 --> 00:04:53,683 - Trickiest part with elevator cable 139 00:04:53,702 --> 00:04:57,129 Is making sure that the welds on the outside are solid 140 00:04:57,280 --> 00:04:59,022 So when you grind down to an edge, 141 00:04:59,041 --> 00:05:01,300 You don't have any of those funny delaminated wires 142 00:05:01,527 --> 00:05:02,617 Right on that edge. 143 00:05:02,711 --> 00:05:04,210 [tense music] 144 00:05:04,305 --> 00:05:05,787 - Starting over. 145 00:05:05,881 --> 00:05:07,714 I'm just gonna start over 146 00:05:07,866 --> 00:05:13,386 And hope that I get something that I know that I can do. 147 00:05:13,480 --> 00:05:16,297 - Looks like justin here went for a different knapsack. 148 00:05:16,391 --> 00:05:19,318 - That could be a critical mistake. 149 00:05:19,545 --> 00:05:20,710 He can't go back to that first one now. 150 00:05:20,729 --> 00:05:22,395 He's stuck with this bag. 151 00:05:22,548 --> 00:05:24,323 - Even if that fails? - Even if this fails. 152 00:05:24,550 --> 00:05:26,325 ♪ ♪ 153 00:05:26,476 --> 00:05:27,400 - That works. 154 00:05:27,494 --> 00:05:29,477 [upbeat rock music] 155 00:05:29,571 --> 00:05:33,481 To my delight--15n20, 1095. 156 00:05:33,575 --> 00:05:35,834 I won the lottery. I can do this. 157 00:05:36,061 --> 00:05:38,170 I know for a fact I can make layered damascus. 158 00:05:38,397 --> 00:05:41,565 ♪ ♪ 159 00:05:41,658 --> 00:05:43,842 - My plan is to cut the bandsaw 160 00:05:43,993 --> 00:05:46,736 Down into usable pieces that'll drop in the can, 161 00:05:46,830 --> 00:05:49,497 And then I add the powdered steel. 162 00:05:49,516 --> 00:05:51,016 I don't want to use white out 163 00:05:51,167 --> 00:05:53,410 Because I feel like it's gonna take too long. 164 00:05:53,503 --> 00:05:54,761 You've got to peel the can off. 165 00:05:54,855 --> 00:05:57,263 So I think it's just faster to grind off the can. 166 00:05:57,416 --> 00:05:58,765 I've got three hours. 167 00:05:58,917 --> 00:06:00,525 I don't have time for any mistakes. 168 00:06:00,752 --> 00:06:04,029 ♪ ♪ 169 00:06:04,256 --> 00:06:06,514 - I know how to make layered damascus. 170 00:06:06,608 --> 00:06:08,441 So I have to clean off the steel. 171 00:06:08,535 --> 00:06:11,185 That's what's gonna make nice solid weld. 172 00:06:11,279 --> 00:06:13,279 - Mike is in the military, 173 00:06:13,432 --> 00:06:16,875 So proper prior planning-- very, very important. 174 00:06:17,102 --> 00:06:18,952 - I'm happy with where I'm at in the process. 175 00:06:19,046 --> 00:06:20,879 I just know I got to get this billet forged out. 176 00:06:21,106 --> 00:06:24,198 ♪ ♪ 177 00:06:24,292 --> 00:06:26,459 - So the process of san mai 178 00:06:26,553 --> 00:06:27,886 Is low carbon on the outside, 179 00:06:28,037 --> 00:06:29,279 High carbon in the center. 180 00:06:29,372 --> 00:06:30,780 I got to get them all forge welded. 181 00:06:30,799 --> 00:06:32,632 It all needs to be one piece, 182 00:06:32,784 --> 00:06:34,801 And these two materials being high carbon steel 183 00:06:34,895 --> 00:06:36,228 And as thick as it is 184 00:06:36,379 --> 00:06:37,637 And being low carbon steel 185 00:06:37,789 --> 00:06:39,289 With little tiny railroad spikes, 186 00:06:39,382 --> 00:06:40,457 They're gonna be forge welding 187 00:06:40,475 --> 00:06:41,900 At very different temperatures. 188 00:06:42,127 --> 00:06:43,551 So I want to draw out everything 189 00:06:43,645 --> 00:06:45,404 To about the same thickness. 190 00:06:45,555 --> 00:06:49,299 That way, they will take heat about the same tim. 191 00:06:49,392 --> 00:06:51,726 - He seems to be setting himself up to try 192 00:06:51,745 --> 00:06:53,653 To make the length of the blade 193 00:06:53,747 --> 00:06:55,472 And then do the san mai, 194 00:06:55,565 --> 00:06:57,749 Which causes delams, causes cold shuts. 195 00:06:57,976 --> 00:06:58,992 ♪ ♪ 196 00:06:59,144 --> 00:07:01,645 - Bladesmiths, you have two hours 197 00:07:01,663 --> 00:07:02,812 And 30 minutes remaining. 198 00:07:02,831 --> 00:07:04,572 [tense music] 199 00:07:04,666 --> 00:07:06,666 - I've got my layered damascus up to temperature. 200 00:07:06,818 --> 00:07:10,429 At this point, it's just get a good forge weld. 201 00:07:10,656 --> 00:07:11,988 ♪ ♪ 202 00:07:12,081 --> 00:07:13,265 - He doesn't really have the option 203 00:07:13,416 --> 00:07:14,824 To screw this up and start over. 204 00:07:14,918 --> 00:07:16,342 He grabbed that second knapsack. 205 00:07:16,495 --> 00:07:18,270 This one has to work for justin. 206 00:07:18,497 --> 00:07:19,996 ♪ ♪ 207 00:07:20,089 --> 00:07:23,442 - I am confident that my weld is set. 208 00:07:23,593 --> 00:07:25,426 I'm in a rhythm now. I'm feeling it. 209 00:07:25,446 --> 00:07:26,594 I wish my wife was here, man. 210 00:07:26,688 --> 00:07:28,188 She's my biggest support, 211 00:07:28,340 --> 00:07:29,689 And if my wife was here, 212 00:07:29,841 --> 00:07:31,599 She'd just tell me not to [bleep] it up. 213 00:07:31,618 --> 00:07:35,178 [laughs] 214 00:07:35,197 --> 00:07:36,788 - The secret to success with canisters 215 00:07:36,940 --> 00:07:39,516 Is having it hot enough to forge weld. 216 00:07:39,534 --> 00:07:43,795 - Robert's over at the press for his first weld set. 217 00:07:44,022 --> 00:07:45,872 - If I don't have a solid piece of steel, 218 00:07:45,966 --> 00:07:48,616 That could get you booted from the competition. 219 00:07:48,635 --> 00:07:50,210 - He's got a lot of metal there. 220 00:07:50,304 --> 00:07:52,787 It looks consolidated. 221 00:07:52,806 --> 00:07:54,547 - Seems like it's a solid piece, 222 00:07:54,700 --> 00:07:56,641 So I need to get the blade to length 223 00:07:56,793 --> 00:08:00,386 So I can work on my shape. 224 00:08:00,481 --> 00:08:03,965 - Once my billet gets heated up, I set the welds. 225 00:08:04,059 --> 00:08:06,318 I'm a little worried because if these welds don't set, 226 00:08:06,469 --> 00:08:07,377 It's gonna be trash and I'm gonna have to grab 227 00:08:07,395 --> 00:08:08,803 Another knapsack. 228 00:08:08,822 --> 00:08:10,396 - Mike's on the press for the second time. 229 00:08:10,549 --> 00:08:12,398 His billet's looking pretty good. 230 00:08:12,551 --> 00:08:14,326 - I feel like the welds are set. 231 00:08:14,553 --> 00:08:16,161 Back at home, I have my wife 232 00:08:16,388 --> 00:08:17,996 And my three kids rooting for me. 233 00:08:18,223 --> 00:08:20,314 If I win the $10,000, it's gonna fulfill my wife 234 00:08:20,334 --> 00:08:22,058 And I's dream of moving to a house 235 00:08:22,151 --> 00:08:24,836 In montana on her family's property. 236 00:08:25,063 --> 00:08:26,746 ♪ ♪ 237 00:08:26,898 --> 00:08:28,231 - I got my forge weld set 238 00:08:28,324 --> 00:08:29,841 For my railroad spike san mai, 239 00:08:30,068 --> 00:08:32,752 And now I can start forging the blade. 240 00:08:32,904 --> 00:08:37,182 - All right, well, looks to me like g's got some solid wel. 241 00:08:37,409 --> 00:08:40,093 - I love knives. It's kind of a problem. 242 00:08:40,245 --> 00:08:42,670 My wife will only let me keep one 243 00:08:42,764 --> 00:08:44,856 For every 50 knives I make. 244 00:08:45,083 --> 00:08:48,768 So that's my motivation: Make 50 awesome knives 245 00:08:48,920 --> 00:08:50,103 So that I can keep one. 246 00:08:50,197 --> 00:08:52,255 I love it. 247 00:08:52,274 --> 00:08:53,590 - All right, bladesmiths, 248 00:08:53,683 --> 00:08:57,110 You have one hour and 30 minutes left. 249 00:08:57,204 --> 00:08:59,704 - We are instructed to make the rifleman's knife. 250 00:08:59,931 --> 00:09:02,189 You have very strict detailed parameters, 251 00:09:02,209 --> 00:09:03,950 So I have to make this thing 252 00:09:04,102 --> 00:09:05,877 As perfectly as I possibly could. 253 00:09:06,104 --> 00:09:07,528 Oh, [bleep]. 254 00:09:07,548 --> 00:09:09,530 - Oh. 255 00:09:09,550 --> 00:09:13,610 - I see some delams kind of happening on the edges. 256 00:09:13,703 --> 00:09:15,053 If I don't address these delams, 257 00:09:15,280 --> 00:09:17,705 They're gonna open up and ruin my knife. 258 00:09:17,799 --> 00:09:19,540 I can't start over again. 259 00:09:19,634 --> 00:09:21,375 This could very easily send me home. 260 00:09:21,395 --> 00:09:23,136 [bleep]. 261 00:09:23,230 --> 00:09:24,396 - Oh, this could be bad. 262 00:09:28,885 --> 00:09:31,294 I don't think they go too deep, so I just peel off the edges. 263 00:09:31,313 --> 00:09:32,737 - He's doing a great job. 264 00:09:32,889 --> 00:09:34,072 I mean, there's issues going on, 265 00:09:34,223 --> 00:09:36,800 But he's not given up. 266 00:09:36,818 --> 00:09:38,468 - Whew! 267 00:09:38,486 --> 00:09:39,819 The delams are going away. 268 00:09:39,913 --> 00:09:41,079 I feel great. 269 00:09:41,230 --> 00:09:42,322 [chuckles] 270 00:09:42,416 --> 00:09:44,307 [rock music] 271 00:09:44,326 --> 00:09:47,068 - I'm trying to pay a lot of attention 272 00:09:47,087 --> 00:09:48,753 To forging the shape 'cause I need to match 273 00:09:48,905 --> 00:09:50,830 The example rifleman's knife. 274 00:09:50,982 --> 00:09:52,665 - Look at robert's shape. 275 00:09:52,818 --> 00:09:55,260 He's got almost a flat spine 276 00:09:55,411 --> 00:09:57,320 With a front edge coming up to it. 277 00:09:57,413 --> 00:09:58,579 - Uh-huh. - Is that what you have? 278 00:09:58,599 --> 00:09:59,931 - No. - No, oh. 279 00:10:00,158 --> 00:10:01,248 - And that's what's driving me crazy. 280 00:10:01,343 --> 00:10:03,176 Bring it to the sample. 281 00:10:03,328 --> 00:10:04,418 ♪ ♪ 282 00:10:04,438 --> 00:10:05,937 - To save some time, 283 00:10:06,089 --> 00:10:08,106 I'm gonna cut the shoulders into my blade. 284 00:10:08,333 --> 00:10:11,000 - Looks like he cut deeper into the tang. 285 00:10:11,094 --> 00:10:12,502 - That could be a weak spot now. 286 00:10:12,520 --> 00:10:15,780 ♪ ♪ 287 00:10:16,007 --> 00:10:18,024 - So once I got my damascus built good, 288 00:10:18,176 --> 00:10:20,343 I was ready to start profiling. 289 00:10:20,436 --> 00:10:21,936 - I do like to see mike continually 290 00:10:21,955 --> 00:10:23,270 Coming up to the example 291 00:10:23,290 --> 00:10:25,181 And checking his blade against it. 292 00:10:25,274 --> 00:10:26,683 - I have to make parameters. 293 00:10:26,776 --> 00:10:27,867 I have to make sure it's good. 294 00:10:28,019 --> 00:10:30,536 ♪ ♪ 295 00:10:30,631 --> 00:10:32,856 - After getting the whole billet all manufactured, 296 00:10:32,949 --> 00:10:34,615 Got a nice happy san mai billet, 297 00:10:34,709 --> 00:10:36,635 It's friggin' huge. 298 00:10:36,786 --> 00:10:39,453 More meat than I need. 299 00:10:39,473 --> 00:10:40,880 It's really heavy, 300 00:10:40,974 --> 00:10:43,124 So I really don't want to turn in a blade 301 00:10:43,143 --> 00:10:44,701 That doesn't meet the parameters. 302 00:10:44,794 --> 00:10:45,718 That means a lot of grinding. 303 00:10:45,871 --> 00:10:48,629 ♪ ♪ 304 00:10:48,649 --> 00:10:49,981 I have been a fan of "forged in fire" 305 00:10:50,133 --> 00:10:51,708 For a long time. 306 00:10:51,726 --> 00:10:53,559 I do feel like I not only deserve to be here 307 00:10:53,712 --> 00:10:55,728 But deserve to win. 308 00:10:55,881 --> 00:10:56,821 - All right, bladesmiths, 309 00:10:57,048 --> 00:10:59,399 You are down to the final 30 minutes. 310 00:10:59,551 --> 00:11:02,886 ♪ ♪ 311 00:11:02,904 --> 00:11:05,221 Robert has now quenched the first one in the oil. 312 00:11:05,240 --> 00:11:07,390 ♪ ♪ 313 00:11:07,409 --> 00:11:10,560 - It's not hard. I am a little panicky. 314 00:11:10,578 --> 00:11:13,338 The can is mild steel, and that type of steel 315 00:11:13,565 --> 00:11:15,415 Is not going to hold a cutting edge. 316 00:11:15,509 --> 00:11:18,902 I'm gonna etch it and see where the mild steel is. 317 00:11:18,995 --> 00:11:20,420 I just hope it's the can. 318 00:11:20,572 --> 00:11:22,238 ♪ ♪ 319 00:11:22,331 --> 00:11:23,756 So I see some can on the edge. 320 00:11:23,909 --> 00:11:25,499 ♪ ♪ 321 00:11:25,519 --> 00:11:28,594 That's okay 'cause I can grind that off right now. 322 00:11:28,747 --> 00:11:32,916 ♪ ♪ 323 00:11:33,009 --> 00:11:34,675 - Bam! All right. - Great color. 324 00:11:34,695 --> 00:11:39,180 - Justin just did a quench at the ideal color temperature. 325 00:11:39,274 --> 00:11:41,591 - Quench went great. 326 00:11:41,609 --> 00:11:43,609 Dead straight. 327 00:11:43,762 --> 00:11:47,597 - Bladesmiths, you have ten minutes left. 328 00:11:47,615 --> 00:11:49,857 Mike's still sitting at the grinder. 329 00:11:49,876 --> 00:11:51,710 - If there is a warp or any problems, 330 00:11:51,937 --> 00:11:53,953 He won't have the time to fix it. 331 00:11:54,047 --> 00:11:55,788 - I got the measurements within parameters, 332 00:11:55,882 --> 00:11:57,290 But it's a little thick, 333 00:11:57,442 --> 00:11:59,625 So I have to get this blade thinned out 334 00:11:59,778 --> 00:12:01,386 Because it is awfully heavy. 335 00:12:01,613 --> 00:12:03,888 - I get my profile in, it's real rough, 336 00:12:04,115 --> 00:12:05,131 But I'm feeling pretty good about it. 337 00:12:05,283 --> 00:12:07,116 I'm real nervous about this quench. 338 00:12:07,210 --> 00:12:09,043 If my san mai is gonna fail, 339 00:12:09,137 --> 00:12:10,228 It'll be in the quench 340 00:12:10,455 --> 00:12:11,971 And then I'll be the first one sent home. 341 00:12:12,123 --> 00:12:13,306 ♪ ♪ 342 00:12:13,400 --> 00:12:14,474 - G in the oil. 343 00:12:14,626 --> 00:12:15,975 ♪ ♪ 344 00:12:16,127 --> 00:12:17,126 - Damn. 345 00:12:17,145 --> 00:12:18,385 ♪ ♪ 346 00:12:18,405 --> 00:12:19,479 - That's a warp. 347 00:12:19,631 --> 00:12:20,964 ♪ ♪ 348 00:12:21,057 --> 00:12:22,982 - I got to go back in the forge. 349 00:12:23,134 --> 00:12:24,743 - G's back into the forge 350 00:12:24,894 --> 00:12:27,078 Trying to get that warp out with heat. 351 00:12:27,305 --> 00:12:29,563 - That second quench, super stressful. 352 00:12:29,583 --> 00:12:31,232 Stress on the metal, stress on me, 353 00:12:31,326 --> 00:12:32,809 But it's got to be done. 354 00:12:32,827 --> 00:12:34,919 [tense music] 355 00:12:35,146 --> 00:12:37,404 - The definition of down to the wire. 356 00:12:37,424 --> 00:12:38,906 - It's straight and it's hard, 357 00:12:39,000 --> 00:12:40,500 So I'm good to go. 358 00:12:40,652 --> 00:12:41,909 ♪ ♪ 359 00:12:41,928 --> 00:12:43,836 - That second one was hotter than the first. 360 00:12:43,989 --> 00:12:45,096 ♪ ♪ 361 00:12:45,248 --> 00:12:46,747 - Even after the second quench, 362 00:12:46,767 --> 00:12:49,083 Blade still has a little bit of a warp to it, 363 00:12:49,102 --> 00:12:51,010 But I feel like I got enough meat 364 00:12:51,104 --> 00:12:52,829 To be able to still grind that warp out 365 00:12:52,847 --> 00:12:53,846 Before the time runs out. 366 00:12:53,999 --> 00:12:55,681 ♪ ♪ 367 00:12:55,834 --> 00:13:00,686 - Five, four, three, two, one. 368 00:13:00,839 --> 00:13:03,523 Bladesmiths, the first round of this competition is over. 369 00:13:03,675 --> 00:13:05,675 ♪ ♪ 370 00:13:05,693 --> 00:13:06,934 - I'm feeling good that I actually 371 00:13:07,028 --> 00:13:08,269 Got the parameters in. 372 00:13:08,288 --> 00:13:09,178 I was really hoping that I could get 373 00:13:09,197 --> 00:13:10,938 All that warp out of there, 374 00:13:10,957 --> 00:13:12,791 But I still feel like there's enough meat on there 375 00:13:13,018 --> 00:13:14,033 To finish that out in the second round. 376 00:13:14,185 --> 00:13:17,854 ♪ ♪ 377 00:13:17,872 --> 00:13:19,372 - Well, bladesmiths, I want to say, first off, 378 00:13:19,466 --> 00:13:21,541 Congratulations in this first round of competition. 379 00:13:21,693 --> 00:13:24,377 You all took mystery steels from your knapsacks 380 00:13:24,471 --> 00:13:27,697 And turned them into blades that meet our parameters. 381 00:13:27,715 --> 00:13:29,290 But the time has come for the judges 382 00:13:29,309 --> 00:13:30,975 To take a closer look at your blades 383 00:13:31,202 --> 00:13:32,126 And decide who's gonna be staying with us 384 00:13:32,220 --> 00:13:33,812 In the second round. 385 00:13:34,039 --> 00:13:35,872 So, justin, please present your work. 386 00:13:35,890 --> 00:13:39,392 ♪ ♪ 387 00:13:39,486 --> 00:13:41,969 - All right, justin, you decided not to go 388 00:13:42,063 --> 00:13:43,546 With the elevator cable. 389 00:13:43,565 --> 00:13:44,897 You took a chance, and good on you 390 00:13:45,050 --> 00:13:46,399 Because it paid off. 391 00:13:46,551 --> 00:13:48,493 No delaminations whatsoever, 392 00:13:48,720 --> 00:13:51,996 And your rifleman's blade right here 393 00:13:52,223 --> 00:13:53,981 Is very close to the shape of our sample. 394 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:56,000 Good on you on that. 395 00:13:56,152 --> 00:13:58,744 Overall, I really like where your blade's going. 396 00:13:58,897 --> 00:14:01,064 Good job. - Thank you, sir. 397 00:14:01,157 --> 00:14:02,748 - Robert, please present your work. 398 00:14:02,901 --> 00:14:05,585 ♪ ♪ 399 00:14:05,679 --> 00:14:07,995 - All right, robert, 400 00:14:08,089 --> 00:14:11,908 The patterning you got really popped out and shows wel. 401 00:14:11,926 --> 00:14:13,576 You have to modify the tip a bit. 402 00:14:13,669 --> 00:14:16,670 Biggest thing I would complain about is 403 00:14:16,690 --> 00:14:19,006 The thickness you have, so it's heavy. 404 00:14:19,100 --> 00:14:21,359 Big thing to be careful is, when you cut in your shoulders, 405 00:14:21,510 --> 00:14:23,252 You have 90-degree angles here 406 00:14:23,271 --> 00:14:25,029 That can become stress risers, 407 00:14:25,181 --> 00:14:27,256 But overall, nice job. 408 00:14:27,275 --> 00:14:28,700 - Thank you. 409 00:14:28,927 --> 00:14:30,610 - All right, mike, please present your work. 410 00:14:30,762 --> 00:14:34,097 ♪ ♪ 411 00:14:34,190 --> 00:14:36,432 - Mike, really nice job on this. 412 00:14:36,525 --> 00:14:39,026 You really got that profile dialed in. 413 00:14:39,045 --> 00:14:40,694 If you move forward, 414 00:14:40,714 --> 00:14:41,954 What I'd really like to see happen is 415 00:14:42,107 --> 00:14:43,715 To lose a lot of the mass of this blade, 416 00:14:43,866 --> 00:14:45,274 But I think you're well on your way. 417 00:14:45,293 --> 00:14:47,218 - Thank you. 418 00:14:47,445 --> 00:14:49,445 - All right, g, please present your work. 419 00:14:49,464 --> 00:14:53,282 ♪ ♪ 420 00:14:53,301 --> 00:14:56,786 - All right, g, first of all, 421 00:14:56,804 --> 00:14:59,213 Having one letter for your first name is kind of weird, 422 00:14:59,307 --> 00:15:01,715 But we'll let it slide. 423 00:15:01,809 --> 00:15:03,717 As far as your blade goes, 424 00:15:03,737 --> 00:15:06,629 I like the thinness of the blade, 425 00:15:06,648 --> 00:15:09,649 But it's a bit wide on the profile, though. 426 00:15:09,801 --> 00:15:11,801 That would definitely need some modification, 427 00:15:11,894 --> 00:15:13,469 Obviously more tang as well. 428 00:15:13,562 --> 00:15:17,140 And you do have quite a pronounced warp 429 00:15:17,158 --> 00:15:18,641 In this blade. 430 00:15:18,660 --> 00:15:20,159 Good job. - Thank you, sir. 431 00:15:20,311 --> 00:15:22,754 ♪ ♪ 432 00:15:22,981 --> 00:15:24,589 - All right, bladesmiths, only three of you 433 00:15:24,740 --> 00:15:26,424 Can join us in the second round. 434 00:15:26,575 --> 00:15:28,167 Our judges have discussed your blades, 435 00:15:28,319 --> 00:15:29,669 And they made a final decision. 436 00:15:29,763 --> 00:15:32,338 The bladesmith who's gonna be leaving the forge is... 437 00:15:32,490 --> 00:15:35,749 ♪ ♪ 438 00:15:35,769 --> 00:15:37,343 G. 439 00:15:37,437 --> 00:15:39,103 Unfortunately, your blade didn't make the cut, 440 00:15:39,255 --> 00:15:41,180 And dave baker's gonna tell you why. 441 00:15:41,274 --> 00:15:43,424 - G, you did a great job pulling off that san mai, 442 00:15:43,443 --> 00:15:45,001 But you had things working against you: 443 00:15:45,094 --> 00:15:47,019 One, that profile being so wide 444 00:15:47,113 --> 00:15:48,929 And, two, that big warp. 445 00:15:48,949 --> 00:15:50,173 That's why we're letting you go. 446 00:15:50,191 --> 00:15:51,857 - I understand. 447 00:15:52,010 --> 00:15:53,117 - Well, g, we want to say thank you 448 00:15:53,344 --> 00:15:54,935 For coming to the forge, but unfortunately, 449 00:15:54,955 --> 00:15:56,287 Your time in this competition has ended. 450 00:15:56,514 --> 00:15:57,346 I'm gonna have to ask you to please 451 00:15:57,365 --> 00:15:59,865 Step off the forge floor. 452 00:16:00,018 --> 00:16:02,368 - I thrive in chaos, 453 00:16:02,520 --> 00:16:05,296 But that was definitely a big challenge. 454 00:16:05,523 --> 00:16:08,524 I have two awesome kids, mia and cole, 455 00:16:08,543 --> 00:16:10,969 And watching them work hard, 456 00:16:11,120 --> 00:16:12,545 That's my inspiration. 457 00:16:12,697 --> 00:16:14,714 I want to work as hard as I can 458 00:16:14,866 --> 00:16:16,957 To show them there's nothing that you can't do. 459 00:16:16,977 --> 00:16:18,476 You can do anything. 460 00:16:18,627 --> 00:16:19,719 [sniffles] 461 00:16:19,871 --> 00:16:23,206 ♪ ♪ 462 00:16:23,299 --> 00:16:24,373 - Well, gentlemen, congratulations. 463 00:16:24,467 --> 00:16:25,650 The three of you will be joining us 464 00:16:25,877 --> 00:16:26,985 In the second round of this competition, 465 00:16:27,212 --> 00:16:28,635 Where you will get to fix any issues 466 00:16:28,730 --> 00:16:29,821 That the judges brought up 467 00:16:29,972 --> 00:16:31,322 As well as add handles to your blades, 468 00:16:31,549 --> 00:16:33,324 Turning them into fully functioning weapons. 469 00:16:33,476 --> 00:16:36,902 But you will also have to add a steel scroll guard 470 00:16:37,055 --> 00:16:38,496 And make sure you have a flare 471 00:16:38,647 --> 00:16:39,905 At the base of your blade for retention. 472 00:16:40,058 --> 00:16:41,724 ♪ ♪ 473 00:16:41,743 --> 00:16:43,835 All right, gentlemen, when this time is up, 474 00:16:43,986 --> 00:16:45,728 You will turn your blades over to the judges again, 475 00:16:45,747 --> 00:16:47,839 And they're gonna check for strength and durability 476 00:16:47,990 --> 00:16:49,340 In a boston tea party crate chop. 477 00:16:49,492 --> 00:16:50,991 Then they'll check your edge retention 478 00:16:51,085 --> 00:16:52,235 In a redcoat slice. 479 00:16:52,253 --> 00:16:53,511 ♪ ♪ 480 00:16:53,738 --> 00:16:55,996 So good luck. Your time starts now. 481 00:16:56,016 --> 00:16:57,831 [rock music] 482 00:16:57,851 --> 00:17:00,092 So walk me through what issues we've got going on. 483 00:17:00,245 --> 00:17:02,578 - Robert's big thing is the mass. 484 00:17:02,671 --> 00:17:05,189 - My blade is much too thick, 485 00:17:05,341 --> 00:17:07,083 But I want to start with the guard 486 00:17:07,176 --> 00:17:08,601 'cause I want to get it right. 487 00:17:08,695 --> 00:17:11,921 - So robert went straight for the oxyacetylene torch. 488 00:17:12,014 --> 00:17:13,272 - He's got a piece of angle there 489 00:17:13,424 --> 00:17:15,258 To use for his guard stock. 490 00:17:15,276 --> 00:17:16,442 ♪ ♪ 491 00:17:16,594 --> 00:17:18,110 - Okay, 492 00:17:18,263 --> 00:17:20,112 You want to get the symmetry as close as you can. 493 00:17:20,206 --> 00:17:22,689 - Is that a matter of having a dead-center spot 494 00:17:22,784 --> 00:17:23,783 Where your slot is? 495 00:17:23,877 --> 00:17:25,101 - It helps, yeah. 496 00:17:25,194 --> 00:17:26,619 If you're gonna have your slot 497 00:17:26,713 --> 00:17:28,938 And you measure it fairly evenly on either end, 498 00:17:28,956 --> 00:17:31,274 You should be able to curl them up fairly easily. 499 00:17:31,292 --> 00:17:32,884 - I'm forging this scroll 500 00:17:33,035 --> 00:17:35,869 With the oxyacetylene torch as a heat source 501 00:17:35,889 --> 00:17:38,798 So I can bend it up to make the scrolls in the guard. 502 00:17:38,950 --> 00:17:40,966 Right away, this round is going so much smoother. 503 00:17:41,119 --> 00:17:43,286 ♪ ♪ 504 00:17:43,304 --> 00:17:45,212 - At the end of round one, the judges had critiques 505 00:17:45,231 --> 00:17:47,548 To get some weight off the blade. 506 00:17:47,567 --> 00:17:50,384 This [bleep] is [bleep]. 507 00:17:50,478 --> 00:17:52,128 This is taking forever. 508 00:17:52,146 --> 00:17:54,146 I'm gonna have to hustle. 509 00:17:54,299 --> 00:17:55,815 So now after I get some weight off the blade, 510 00:17:55,909 --> 00:17:57,983 I need to get working on the scroll guard. 511 00:17:58,136 --> 00:17:59,744 ♪ ♪ 512 00:17:59,895 --> 00:18:02,138 - I think we can work with that. 513 00:18:02,156 --> 00:18:05,308 I hate making scrolls mostly 'cause I suck at them, 514 00:18:05,401 --> 00:18:08,235 But I got to make a scroll guard. 515 00:18:08,254 --> 00:18:10,070 - Before I started curling anything up, 516 00:18:10,090 --> 00:18:11,647 I'd make a hole in the center of that. 517 00:18:11,666 --> 00:18:12,998 - Yeah. - You need to leave yourself 518 00:18:13,151 --> 00:18:14,834 Some room to fit the blade in it. 519 00:18:14,986 --> 00:18:17,244 - I need to put the slot to fit over the tang. 520 00:18:17,263 --> 00:18:19,913 ♪ time to do some sketchy [bleep] ♪ 521 00:18:19,933 --> 00:18:22,007 ♪ doo-dah, doo-dah ♪ 522 00:18:22,160 --> 00:18:23,750 - If that guard's not sitting against those 523 00:18:23,845 --> 00:18:25,177 Shoulders properly, 524 00:18:25,330 --> 00:18:27,254 It creates a flex point that can be really, 525 00:18:27,348 --> 00:18:28,940 Really tough on the blade. 526 00:18:29,091 --> 00:18:32,351 - Ah, I don't think that's gonna work out so good. 527 00:18:32,445 --> 00:18:34,670 Wouldn't you know it, the scrolls are in the way. 528 00:18:34,689 --> 00:18:37,115 If I don't get the guard flush against the blade, 529 00:18:37,266 --> 00:18:40,284 The guard piece under impact could cause breakage. 530 00:18:40,436 --> 00:18:42,361 - The key to making a strong knife 531 00:18:42,513 --> 00:18:45,289 Is having that junction without any gaps. 532 00:18:45,516 --> 00:18:47,125 - I hammer those scrolls down to give me 533 00:18:47,352 --> 00:18:49,535 Just enough room to fit over the tang. 534 00:18:49,629 --> 00:18:51,520 Got it, okay. 535 00:18:51,614 --> 00:18:53,464 That was a huge sigh of relief. 536 00:18:53,616 --> 00:18:55,949 I know I wasted some time. 537 00:18:55,969 --> 00:18:58,636 I am certain I can get this done. 538 00:18:58,863 --> 00:19:01,305 Okay. 539 00:19:01,457 --> 00:19:04,216 - Gonna clean this up, put it on a diet. 540 00:19:04,369 --> 00:19:05,718 The judges were concerned 541 00:19:05,870 --> 00:19:07,145 The blade is much too thick 542 00:19:07,372 --> 00:19:09,889 And I cut the shoulders too thin. 543 00:19:10,041 --> 00:19:12,299 So I've ground the weight off of it. 544 00:19:12,318 --> 00:19:14,393 So now I've got to take the time to fix the shoulders. 545 00:19:14,545 --> 00:19:17,062 It matters because if I leave those, 546 00:19:17,215 --> 00:19:18,472 They could cause a stress riser 547 00:19:18,491 --> 00:19:19,882 And cause the blade to break. 548 00:19:19,901 --> 00:19:21,550 It's looking pretty good. 549 00:19:21,569 --> 00:19:23,327 I still don't have a handle on it, 550 00:19:23,479 --> 00:19:26,389 But I feel like I can still get it done. 551 00:19:26,407 --> 00:19:28,332 - All right, gentlemen, you have one hour left. 552 00:19:28,559 --> 00:19:30,075 - Ah! 553 00:19:30,228 --> 00:19:31,744 - So now I got this handle and guard prepped. 554 00:19:31,896 --> 00:19:33,579 So now it's time to fit up my pins. 555 00:19:33,673 --> 00:19:35,581 During round one, I made sure I drilled my hols 556 00:19:35,675 --> 00:19:37,750 For my tang before the blade was hardene. 557 00:19:37,844 --> 00:19:39,159 So I just got to hope that they're gonna line up. 558 00:19:39,253 --> 00:19:40,994 Putting my first pin in, 559 00:19:41,014 --> 00:19:43,163 Whew, it lines up. 560 00:19:43,183 --> 00:19:44,348 Now it's time for my second hole. 561 00:19:44,575 --> 00:19:45,499 [bleep]. 562 00:19:45,593 --> 00:19:47,501 It's not quite fitting. 563 00:19:47,595 --> 00:19:48,853 - One of the tricky things 564 00:19:49,080 --> 00:19:51,022 When you drill the holes in the tang first, 565 00:19:51,173 --> 00:19:52,356 If it doesn't line up, 566 00:19:52,508 --> 00:19:53,933 Then there's more problems to fix. 567 00:19:54,085 --> 00:19:56,176 - I'm stressing 'cause I'm a little worrid 568 00:19:56,196 --> 00:19:57,695 That without two pins in this knife, 569 00:19:57,846 --> 00:19:59,438 It might come apart during testing. 570 00:19:59,532 --> 00:20:01,090 Come on, baby. 571 00:20:01,108 --> 00:20:02,366 Attempting to grind out the hole a little bit, 572 00:20:02,518 --> 00:20:03,943 But the steel is just not cutting. 573 00:20:04,037 --> 00:20:05,594 [tense music] 574 00:20:05,613 --> 00:20:06,704 I'm in trouble. 575 00:20:11,102 --> 00:20:12,451 So I don't have time for this. 576 00:20:12,545 --> 00:20:13,953 I just need to go with the one pin I got 577 00:20:14,105 --> 00:20:14,954 And hope it holds. 578 00:20:15,106 --> 00:20:16,789 This has to work. 579 00:20:16,941 --> 00:20:17,790 - Looks like justin's gonna do a burn-through. 580 00:20:17,942 --> 00:20:19,108 - Uh-oh. 581 00:20:19,126 --> 00:20:21,610 - Or a burn-in. [laughs] - here we go. 582 00:20:21,629 --> 00:20:24,705 - I know y'all hate this, but I'm doing it anyways. 583 00:20:24,799 --> 00:20:27,466 They are right: Anytime you do a burn-in tang, it's a risk. 584 00:20:27,560 --> 00:20:29,060 Come on, baby. 585 00:20:29,211 --> 00:20:30,711 But this is the fastest way 586 00:20:30,730 --> 00:20:33,064 That I know of getting a tang to fit. 587 00:20:33,291 --> 00:20:34,881 - What are the benefits of doing a burn-in 588 00:20:34,901 --> 00:20:36,125 Or a burn-through? 589 00:20:36,143 --> 00:20:38,402 - Well, when done properly, 590 00:20:38,629 --> 00:20:40,312 You can get a very, very tight fit. 591 00:20:40,406 --> 00:20:41,722 - Here it is. 592 00:20:41,816 --> 00:20:43,574 I've got my handle burned in. 593 00:20:43,726 --> 00:20:44,891 I think it's okay. 594 00:20:44,986 --> 00:20:46,318 See if it works out. 595 00:20:46,412 --> 00:20:50,139 - Bladesmiths, you are down to the final 20 minutes. 596 00:20:50,232 --> 00:20:51,916 - I got my handle shaped out 597 00:20:52,143 --> 00:20:54,067 So I can start sharpening the blade. 598 00:20:54,087 --> 00:20:55,978 The knives are gonna be tested really hard. 599 00:20:55,997 --> 00:20:58,405 So in my edge geometry, I've got a flat grind 600 00:20:58,499 --> 00:21:00,574 And then a convex grind. 601 00:21:00,593 --> 00:21:01,484 - That's a pretty good-looking blade there. 602 00:21:01,577 --> 00:21:02,593 - I mean, that's pretty close. 603 00:21:02,820 --> 00:21:04,095 - Yeah, except for that tip profile. 604 00:21:04,246 --> 00:21:06,155 - Except for the tip. 605 00:21:06,248 --> 00:21:07,323 - Everything's fitting up. 606 00:21:07,416 --> 00:21:09,082 I'm confident in my knife. 607 00:21:09,102 --> 00:21:10,601 Time's almost out. 608 00:21:10,753 --> 00:21:13,012 I'm gonna make the blade as perfect as I can. 609 00:21:13,164 --> 00:21:14,772 ♪ ♪ 610 00:21:14,999 --> 00:21:16,499 - I feel the pressure building up. 611 00:21:16,517 --> 00:21:18,258 I got this blade glued up, 612 00:21:18,278 --> 00:21:20,927 But I'm pretty stressed out because I got 15 minutes let 613 00:21:20,947 --> 00:21:22,780 To shape this block of wood on here. 614 00:21:23,007 --> 00:21:24,949 - Mike still has a lot of handle material 615 00:21:25,100 --> 00:21:27,176 To take off of there. 616 00:21:27,194 --> 00:21:28,769 - So my handle's not quite where I want it to be. 617 00:21:28,863 --> 00:21:30,346 I know it's still thick, 618 00:21:30,364 --> 00:21:31,697 But I know this blade has to have an edge. 619 00:21:31,849 --> 00:21:33,516 ♪ ♪ 620 00:21:33,534 --> 00:21:37,444 - Gentlemen, you only have five minutes left. 621 00:21:37,463 --> 00:21:39,855 - I got my handle glued up. Now I have to shape it. 622 00:21:39,874 --> 00:21:41,373 Anytime you do a hidden tang, 623 00:21:41,526 --> 00:21:43,968 You have a chance of running into the hole. 624 00:21:44,119 --> 00:21:46,378 Oh, [bleep], [bleep], [bleep], [bleep]. 625 00:21:46,472 --> 00:21:49,623 Sure enough, I accidentally grind into my tang hole. 626 00:21:49,642 --> 00:21:51,458 This could come down to fit and finish, 627 00:21:51,477 --> 00:21:53,702 And this could very easily send me home. 628 00:21:53,721 --> 00:21:56,797 - Oh, no. - Son of a bitch. 629 00:21:56,816 --> 00:21:58,207 I don't have a whole lot of time to waste. 630 00:21:58,225 --> 00:21:59,800 My only option is to fill this hole 631 00:21:59,819 --> 00:22:00,876 With some superglue. 632 00:22:00,895 --> 00:22:03,896 This isn't gonna work so great. 633 00:22:04,048 --> 00:22:05,230 - Two minutes, guys. 634 00:22:05,383 --> 00:22:06,882 - So I've got this hole fixed 635 00:22:06,975 --> 00:22:07,992 To the best of my ability. 636 00:22:08,219 --> 00:22:09,660 I've only got a couple minutes left. 637 00:22:09,887 --> 00:22:11,570 I'm gonna spend every last second I have 638 00:22:11,664 --> 00:22:13,405 To put as clean and sharp of an edge as I can 639 00:22:13,499 --> 00:22:14,890 On this knife. 640 00:22:14,983 --> 00:22:19,986 - Five, four, three, two, one. 641 00:22:20,006 --> 00:22:22,414 Bladesmiths, the second round of this competition is over. 642 00:22:22,567 --> 00:22:24,083 ♪ ♪ 643 00:22:24,235 --> 00:22:25,734 - All my parameters are met. 644 00:22:25,828 --> 00:22:27,252 I think I did a well enough job, 645 00:22:27,347 --> 00:22:29,254 But that hole could be what sends me home. 646 00:22:29,407 --> 00:22:31,015 ♪ ♪ 647 00:22:31,166 --> 00:22:33,425 - Bladesmiths, welcome our strength test, 648 00:22:33,578 --> 00:22:37,429 Our boston tea party crate chop. 649 00:22:37,523 --> 00:22:40,358 I'm gonna take each of your rifleman's knives here 650 00:22:40,509 --> 00:22:43,102 And stab and beat them into these wooden crates. 651 00:22:43,254 --> 00:22:44,528 ♪ ♪ 652 00:22:44,755 --> 00:22:46,088 Justin, you're up first. You ready to go? 653 00:22:46,107 --> 00:22:47,180 - Don't suppose it matters, does it? 654 00:22:47,200 --> 00:22:49,091 - Not really, no. 655 00:22:49,110 --> 00:22:51,260 ♪ ♪ 656 00:22:51,353 --> 00:22:53,019 - J. Is not easy on a knife. 657 00:22:53,114 --> 00:22:55,598 The back side of my tang could easily just poke through 658 00:22:55,616 --> 00:22:57,190 And my handle could fail. 659 00:22:57,210 --> 00:22:58,283 I'm starting to get a little nervous. 660 00:22:58,436 --> 00:23:01,361 ♪ ♪ 661 00:23:01,455 --> 00:23:04,106 [dramatic rock music] 662 00:23:04,125 --> 00:23:06,625 ♪ ♪ 663 00:23:06,719 --> 00:23:07,626 - [grunts] 664 00:23:07,778 --> 00:23:14,558 ♪ ♪ 665 00:23:18,139 --> 00:23:21,306 [tense music] 666 00:23:21,459 --> 00:23:22,900 Good job, justin. Your edge held up fine. 667 00:23:23,051 --> 00:23:24,902 Your tip held up fine. 668 00:23:25,053 --> 00:23:26,795 When I picked this up before testing, 669 00:23:26,814 --> 00:23:30,799 There was an offset on the blade, and it's increased. 670 00:23:30,893 --> 00:23:33,059 But survived the test. Good job. 671 00:23:33,079 --> 00:23:35,061 - Thank you, sir. 672 00:23:35,156 --> 00:23:36,580 - All right, robert, it's always fun for the second guy. 673 00:23:36,732 --> 00:23:38,082 You ready? - Yes, sir. 674 00:23:38,309 --> 00:23:40,659 - All right, let's get to it. - All right. 675 00:23:40,811 --> 00:23:43,236 ♪ ♪ 676 00:23:43,256 --> 00:23:44,738 I normally would feel confident that 677 00:23:44,832 --> 00:23:46,665 My blade can handle the wood, 678 00:23:46,817 --> 00:23:48,651 But of course, you got j. Swinging the blade, 679 00:23:48,669 --> 00:23:51,244 So it's gonna possibly explode. 680 00:23:51,264 --> 00:23:53,079 I'm worried. 681 00:23:53,174 --> 00:23:55,841 [dramatic rock music] 682 00:23:55,993 --> 00:23:59,011 ♪ ♪ 683 00:23:59,105 --> 00:24:00,846 - [grunts] 684 00:24:00,998 --> 00:24:07,778 ♪ ♪ 685 00:24:15,846 --> 00:24:17,955 - All right robert, it survived, good job, 686 00:24:18,106 --> 00:24:19,773 But you did get a bend on the tip here 687 00:24:19,792 --> 00:24:20,774 During the thrusting, 688 00:24:20,868 --> 00:24:22,960 And the profile is off. 689 00:24:23,187 --> 00:24:25,946 But that being said, the tip is still intact. 690 00:24:25,965 --> 00:24:29,282 You got a couple very minor rolls, 691 00:24:29,376 --> 00:24:30,951 But you survived the test. 692 00:24:31,045 --> 00:24:33,378 Good job. - Great, thanks. 693 00:24:33,531 --> 00:24:34,863 - All right, mike, time's come. You ready? 694 00:24:34,882 --> 00:24:35,956 - I'm ready. 695 00:24:36,050 --> 00:24:37,382 - All right, let's do it. 696 00:24:37,477 --> 00:24:39,885 [tense music] 697 00:24:40,037 --> 00:24:41,553 - So I am a little bit worried about my handle. 698 00:24:41,706 --> 00:24:45,057 There's just one pin holding it together. 699 00:24:45,209 --> 00:24:46,558 So I'm hoping to have a good connection 700 00:24:46,652 --> 00:24:48,393 And that nothing breaks loose during testing. 701 00:24:48,546 --> 00:24:51,322 ♪ ♪ 702 00:24:51,473 --> 00:24:52,548 - [grunts] 703 00:24:52,566 --> 00:24:55,551 [dramatic rock music] 704 00:24:55,569 --> 00:25:02,458 ♪ ♪ 705 00:25:09,509 --> 00:25:10,824 [tense music] 706 00:25:10,843 --> 00:25:12,234 All right, mike, you survived. Good job. 707 00:25:12,253 --> 00:25:13,585 - Thank you. 708 00:25:13,679 --> 00:25:15,328 - Handle is a little bit on the big side for me, 709 00:25:15,422 --> 00:25:17,906 But overall, good job. 710 00:25:17,925 --> 00:25:19,758 - Thank you. 711 00:25:19,852 --> 00:25:23,412 ♪ ♪ 712 00:25:23,430 --> 00:25:24,838 - All right, bladesmiths. 713 00:25:24,857 --> 00:25:28,083 This is a sharpness test, the redcoat slice. 714 00:25:28,102 --> 00:25:30,269 Now, unlike the strength test, this is all about 715 00:25:30,421 --> 00:25:32,938 What the edges of your blade do to the redcoats. 716 00:25:33,090 --> 00:25:35,941 ♪ ♪ 717 00:25:36,093 --> 00:25:38,443 Mike, you're up first. You ready for this? 718 00:25:38,538 --> 00:25:41,280 - I'm ready, doug. - All right, let's do this. 719 00:25:41,432 --> 00:25:42,765 ♪ ♪ 720 00:25:42,858 --> 00:25:43,782 - I didn't have enough time 721 00:25:43,934 --> 00:25:45,543 To really even check my edge, 722 00:25:45,694 --> 00:25:47,211 So I hope it's sharp. 723 00:25:47,438 --> 00:25:48,437 Hopefully it's not gonna eliminate me. 724 00:25:48,455 --> 00:25:52,716 ♪ ♪ 725 00:25:56,556 --> 00:25:58,722 [rock music] 726 00:25:58,949 --> 00:26:05,729 ♪ ♪ 727 00:26:08,067 --> 00:26:09,458 [tense music] 728 00:26:09,551 --> 00:26:12,628 - All right, mike, your edge is sharp. 729 00:26:12,646 --> 00:26:15,739 As you can see, for every slash I had, it cut nicely. 730 00:26:15,966 --> 00:26:18,391 The tip punctures nicely and cuts on the way out. 731 00:26:18,485 --> 00:26:20,911 Overall, sir, your weapon, 732 00:26:21,138 --> 00:26:21,987 It will cut. 733 00:26:22,081 --> 00:26:23,747 - Thank you, doug. 734 00:26:23,974 --> 00:26:24,731 - All right, robert, your turn, sir. 735 00:26:24,750 --> 00:26:26,066 Ready? - Yes, sir. 736 00:26:26,085 --> 00:26:27,476 - Let's do this. 737 00:26:27,494 --> 00:26:32,923 ♪ ♪ 738 00:26:33,075 --> 00:26:35,926 [rock music] 739 00:26:36,153 --> 00:26:42,891 ♪ ♪ 740 00:26:44,937 --> 00:26:46,328 [tense music] 741 00:26:46,421 --> 00:26:47,253 - All right, robert, let's talk about 742 00:26:47,348 --> 00:26:48,922 Your rifleman's knife here. 743 00:26:49,016 --> 00:26:50,682 Your edge here, even though 744 00:26:50,835 --> 00:26:52,167 It took a little bit of a roll, was not a factor. 745 00:26:52,186 --> 00:26:53,760 It cut cleanly. 746 00:26:53,854 --> 00:26:56,447 But it's a little bit off on the look 747 00:26:56,598 --> 00:26:58,449 In terms of the profile of the knife. 748 00:26:58,676 --> 00:27:00,525 But in terms of performance, your weapon, sir, 749 00:27:00,678 --> 00:27:01,526 It will cut. 750 00:27:01,621 --> 00:27:03,120 - Thank you, doug. 751 00:27:03,347 --> 00:27:04,455 - All right, justin, your turn, sir. 752 00:27:04,606 --> 00:27:06,123 You ready? - Yes, sir. 753 00:27:06,274 --> 00:27:07,458 - Let's do this. 754 00:27:07,685 --> 00:27:12,296 ♪ ♪ 755 00:27:12,447 --> 00:27:15,524 [rock music] 756 00:27:15,542 --> 00:27:22,139 ♪ ♪ 757 00:27:26,812 --> 00:27:29,313 All right, justin, your blade is a little bit offset, 758 00:27:29,464 --> 00:27:32,483 But in terms of thrusting, it was not an issue. 759 00:27:32,634 --> 00:27:35,301 It thrust nicely, and it slashed on the way out. 760 00:27:35,396 --> 00:27:36,820 Overall sir, your weapon, 761 00:27:37,047 --> 00:27:38,230 It will cut. 762 00:27:38,324 --> 00:27:40,232 - Thanks, kuya. 763 00:27:40,326 --> 00:27:41,884 [tense music] 764 00:27:41,977 --> 00:27:43,994 - Well, bladesmiths, that was a tough challeng, 765 00:27:44,221 --> 00:27:46,571 But every one of you performed extremely well. 766 00:27:46,666 --> 00:27:48,223 But unfortunately, one of you will not be joining us 767 00:27:48,316 --> 00:27:49,725 In the final round of this competition. 768 00:27:49,743 --> 00:27:51,835 The bladesmith who's leaving the forge is... 769 00:27:52,062 --> 00:27:54,338 ♪ ♪ 770 00:27:54,565 --> 00:27:55,839 Robert. 771 00:27:55,991 --> 00:27:58,750 Unfortunately, your blade didn't make the cut. 772 00:27:58,903 --> 00:28:01,920 - Robert, you presented us with a fine rifleman's knife, 773 00:28:02,014 --> 00:28:03,663 But during our tests, 774 00:28:03,683 --> 00:28:05,741 Your blade took slight damage on the edge, 775 00:28:05,759 --> 00:28:08,168 And it's the furthest from the sample that we provided. 776 00:28:08,262 --> 00:28:11,096 And for those reasons, you're not making it through. 777 00:28:11,190 --> 00:28:13,339 - Had a great time. I appreciate the opportunit. 778 00:28:13,434 --> 00:28:14,933 - Robert, for myself and the judges, 779 00:28:15,027 --> 00:28:16,601 We want to say thank you so much for coming to the forge. 780 00:28:16,696 --> 00:28:19,271 But unfortunately, your time in this competition has ended. 781 00:28:19,423 --> 00:28:20,589 I'm gonna have to ask you to please 782 00:28:20,607 --> 00:28:22,533 Step off the forge floor. 783 00:28:22,760 --> 00:28:23,775 - Well done. - Good job, robert. 784 00:28:23,869 --> 00:28:25,369 - Good luck. Good luck, mike. 785 00:28:25,596 --> 00:28:27,429 - Thanks. 786 00:28:27,448 --> 00:28:30,115 - It's disappointing, but I had a blast. 787 00:28:30,267 --> 00:28:31,950 I would come back in a heartbeat. 788 00:28:32,044 --> 00:28:33,285 If nobody's looking, 789 00:28:33,437 --> 00:28:34,712 I'm gonna go through those doors 790 00:28:34,863 --> 00:28:37,622 And I'm gonna hide until you start again tomorrow. 791 00:28:37,775 --> 00:28:39,049 [chuckles] 792 00:28:39,276 --> 00:28:40,366 ♪ ♪ 793 00:28:40,386 --> 00:28:42,035 - Justin, mike, congratulations. 794 00:28:42,129 --> 00:28:43,887 Your hard work has paid off in the first two rounds 795 00:28:44,114 --> 00:28:46,056 Of this competition, so that means two of you 796 00:28:46,283 --> 00:28:48,559 Are moving forward to the third and final round. 797 00:28:48,710 --> 00:28:51,136 We're sending you back to build an iconic weapon from history. 798 00:28:51,288 --> 00:28:52,545 ♪ ♪ 799 00:28:52,639 --> 00:28:53,731 And that weapon is this... 800 00:28:53,958 --> 00:28:57,050 ♪ ♪ 801 00:28:57,069 --> 00:28:59,570 The continental cavalry saber. 802 00:28:59,797 --> 00:29:02,147 ♪ ♪ 803 00:29:02,299 --> 00:29:04,800 - The continental cavalry saber was an iconic sword 804 00:29:04,893 --> 00:29:07,077 Used during the american revolutionary war. 805 00:29:07,229 --> 00:29:09,154 While this style of sword was originally built 806 00:29:09,248 --> 00:29:11,397 For british soldiers, american bladesmiths started 807 00:29:11,417 --> 00:29:13,475 Reproducing them for the continental soldiers. 808 00:29:13,494 --> 00:29:15,811 These long, curved single-edged blades delivered 809 00:29:15,904 --> 00:29:18,330 Lethal cuts against british soldiers 810 00:29:18,424 --> 00:29:21,258 As the continental army ambushed them from horseback. 811 00:29:21,485 --> 00:29:23,335 These american swords were famously wielded 812 00:29:23,429 --> 00:29:25,429 By revolutionaries during the battle of princeton 813 00:29:25,656 --> 00:29:27,097 In 1777, 814 00:29:27,324 --> 00:29:29,341 Where george washington defeated the british, 815 00:29:29,435 --> 00:29:30,768 Retaking new jersey 816 00:29:30,995 --> 00:29:33,270 And forcing the british retreat into new york. 817 00:29:33,421 --> 00:29:34,587 - All right, guys, your blades 818 00:29:34,607 --> 00:29:37,274 Measured from tip to where cutting edge ends 819 00:29:37,425 --> 00:29:40,502 Needs to measure between 33 and 35 inches. 820 00:29:40,521 --> 00:29:42,671 It needs to be curved with a depth of curve between 821 00:29:42,764 --> 00:29:45,115 1 1/2 and 2 inches at its deepest. 822 00:29:45,342 --> 00:29:47,676 And you need to have a pierced stirrup guard 823 00:29:47,694 --> 00:29:49,511 And a flattened pommel. 824 00:29:49,604 --> 00:29:53,457 - I've made one sword but never done a guard like that before. 825 00:29:53,608 --> 00:29:55,775 And so this one's gonna be the most involved, 826 00:29:55,869 --> 00:29:57,795 But let's get her done. 827 00:29:58,022 --> 00:29:59,963 - All right, guys, well, one of you is gonna be 828 00:30:00,190 --> 00:30:02,115 Coming back here with a blade worth $10,000, 829 00:30:02,209 --> 00:30:03,449 So we want to see your very best work. 830 00:30:03,469 --> 00:30:04,617 So good luck. 831 00:30:04,711 --> 00:30:06,136 We'll see you in four days. 832 00:30:06,363 --> 00:30:07,546 ♪ ♪ 833 00:30:07,640 --> 00:30:11,124 [country rock music] 834 00:30:11,143 --> 00:30:13,477 - We are in lockhart, texas, and today we start 835 00:30:13,704 --> 00:30:16,462 On the revolutionary war continental saber. 836 00:30:16,482 --> 00:30:18,540 I'm gonna build this sword mono steel. 837 00:30:18,559 --> 00:30:20,392 No complaints thus far. 838 00:30:20,544 --> 00:30:23,378 Biggest challenge is getting the curvature just right. 839 00:30:23,471 --> 00:30:25,305 This is a long [bleep] sword, man. 840 00:30:25,324 --> 00:30:26,824 I have to be perfect with parameters. 841 00:30:27,051 --> 00:30:29,401 If not, that could easily send me home. 842 00:30:29,553 --> 00:30:31,311 I've got my blade parameters met. 843 00:30:31,330 --> 00:30:32,554 It's time to quench. 844 00:30:32,573 --> 00:30:34,147 Taking my time. 845 00:30:34,166 --> 00:30:36,482 Anything can go wrong when you heat treat. 846 00:30:36,577 --> 00:30:39,561 [tense music] 847 00:30:39,580 --> 00:30:40,671 ♪ ♪ 848 00:30:40,898 --> 00:30:41,746 Ha! 849 00:30:41,841 --> 00:30:43,565 And she worked, 850 00:30:43,658 --> 00:30:45,175 So I'm more than happy with the first day. 851 00:30:46,345 --> 00:30:49,087 [country rock music] 852 00:30:49,181 --> 00:30:52,090 - We're back here at my home forge in fort polk, louisiana. 853 00:30:52,184 --> 00:30:55,594 Today we're gonna build the continental cavalry sabe. 854 00:30:55,746 --> 00:30:58,080 I'm going with random-pattern damascus 855 00:30:58,173 --> 00:30:58,856 'cause I want to bring my a-game. 856 00:30:59,083 --> 00:31:00,098 31. 857 00:31:00,192 --> 00:31:01,750 It's a healthy stack. 858 00:31:01,843 --> 00:31:03,694 This is, like, the most stressful part 859 00:31:03,845 --> 00:31:06,254 Is just getting initial welds to set. 860 00:31:06,348 --> 00:31:09,107 After smashing repeatedly, these welds are set. 861 00:31:09,259 --> 00:31:11,109 It's time to start cranking up the heat, 862 00:31:11,261 --> 00:31:12,594 And let's get this thing drawed out. 863 00:31:12,613 --> 00:31:13,762 ♪ ♪ 864 00:31:13,780 --> 00:31:15,430 Drawing out 42 inches 865 00:31:15,449 --> 00:31:17,933 Is a little harder than I expected. 866 00:31:17,951 --> 00:31:20,878 End of day one, I got 31 inches of a 42-inch billet. 867 00:31:21,105 --> 00:31:22,938 Feeling the clock a little bit, 868 00:31:22,956 --> 00:31:24,956 But tomorrow I'll get into profiling the blade. 869 00:31:25,050 --> 00:31:26,958 Still going pretty good. 870 00:31:27,111 --> 00:31:27,959 ♪ ♪ 871 00:31:28,112 --> 00:31:29,369 - Day two. 872 00:31:29,463 --> 00:31:30,870 That's what I wanted to see. 873 00:31:30,964 --> 00:31:33,281 My plan for today is to get my handle 874 00:31:33,375 --> 00:31:35,784 And guard and pommel roughly fitted up. 875 00:31:35,802 --> 00:31:38,803 So I want to start getting some measurements taken. 876 00:31:38,956 --> 00:31:42,715 I'm about 1/8 of an inch shy on my curve. 877 00:31:42,735 --> 00:31:44,292 [bleep]. 878 00:31:44,386 --> 00:31:46,478 The only way for me to get the length I need 879 00:31:46,630 --> 00:31:47,479 Is to stick her back in the fire. 880 00:31:47,631 --> 00:31:50,966 Goodbye, heat treat. 881 00:31:51,059 --> 00:31:53,243 I need to try and get this curve to parameters. 882 00:31:53,470 --> 00:31:54,986 Puts a lot of stress on a sword. 883 00:31:55,139 --> 00:31:56,988 Could pick up a crack, but I don't have time 884 00:31:57,141 --> 00:31:58,564 To make another one. 885 00:31:58,584 --> 00:32:00,809 This quench has to be perfect. 886 00:32:00,827 --> 00:32:02,753 [tense music] 887 00:32:02,904 --> 00:32:05,047 As long as there's no cracks, that should be okay. 888 00:32:06,759 --> 00:32:09,092 Oh, yeah, mm-hmm, quenches went well. 889 00:32:09,244 --> 00:32:10,910 Very relieved to see that. 890 00:32:11,004 --> 00:32:14,080 Who gets to be so lucky as to have two successful quenche? 891 00:32:14,099 --> 00:32:15,323 [rock music] 892 00:32:15,342 --> 00:32:16,433 - It's the morning of day three. 893 00:32:16,660 --> 00:32:18,343 I have all the parameters done. 894 00:32:18,495 --> 00:32:20,604 Can't complain with that. 895 00:32:20,755 --> 00:32:22,940 So today I have to get my heat treat in. 896 00:32:23,167 --> 00:32:26,017 Make sure I get it evenly as heated as possible. 897 00:32:26,111 --> 00:32:28,503 There's always a warp is a possibility that may happe. 898 00:32:28,596 --> 00:32:30,614 I've spent two days making this sword. 899 00:32:30,841 --> 00:32:32,007 There we go. 900 00:32:32,100 --> 00:32:33,858 I need this quench to go right. 901 00:32:33,953 --> 00:32:36,787 [tense music] 902 00:32:37,014 --> 00:32:39,605 ♪ ♪ 903 00:32:39,625 --> 00:32:41,700 All right, that'll work. 904 00:32:41,852 --> 00:32:44,186 So the quench went good, so now I just got to 905 00:32:44,204 --> 00:32:46,296 Get my handle together and make a guard. 906 00:32:46,523 --> 00:32:49,132 I just need to get this thing together. 907 00:32:49,284 --> 00:32:50,692 [rock music] 908 00:32:50,711 --> 00:32:52,210 - Rolling straight on into day four. 909 00:32:52,362 --> 00:32:54,546 I'm feeling very, very, very good with my progres. 910 00:32:54,640 --> 00:32:56,139 I'm good to go. 911 00:32:56,291 --> 00:32:57,641 I finished the blade yesterday, 912 00:32:57,868 --> 00:33:00,644 So there's nothing left to do but fit and finish. 913 00:33:00,871 --> 00:33:02,053 ♪ ♪ 914 00:33:02,147 --> 00:33:04,481 Love it when I finish up a blade on Wednesday 915 00:33:04,708 --> 00:33:07,133 'cause I get to do all my hand sanding 916 00:33:07,152 --> 00:33:09,211 Whilst watching one of favorite tv shows. 917 00:33:09,304 --> 00:33:10,988 The sword is assembled. It's complete. 918 00:33:11,139 --> 00:33:12,138 It's sharp. 919 00:33:12,157 --> 00:33:13,565 So let's go ahead and test it. 920 00:33:13,659 --> 00:33:14,992 [tense music] 921 00:33:15,219 --> 00:33:16,142 [bleep]. 922 00:33:16,161 --> 00:33:17,327 It just kind of barely glinted 923 00:33:17,479 --> 00:33:19,145 Into my hand a little bit. 924 00:33:19,164 --> 00:33:20,831 The guard hitting the judge's knuckle 925 00:33:21,058 --> 00:33:23,000 Is certainly something that could send me home. 926 00:33:23,151 --> 00:33:24,668 Man, I've got to fix this. 927 00:33:24,895 --> 00:33:26,336 I don't have time to make another one. 928 00:33:26,563 --> 00:33:27,746 [sighs] 929 00:33:27,840 --> 00:33:28,747 This could be a problem. 930 00:33:28,841 --> 00:33:30,340 Well, [bleep]. 931 00:33:34,421 --> 00:33:36,179 Might be able to just bend this out a little bit 932 00:33:36,331 --> 00:33:37,739 And just weld it a little bit higher up. 933 00:33:37,758 --> 00:33:38,757 ♪ ♪ 934 00:33:38,909 --> 00:33:40,408 It's comfortable. 935 00:33:40,427 --> 00:33:42,077 I can't wait to see it tested, though. 936 00:33:42,095 --> 00:33:44,746 I absolutely love this thing. 937 00:33:44,765 --> 00:33:46,172 ♪ ♪ 938 00:33:46,191 --> 00:33:47,357 - So it's the morning of day four. 939 00:33:47,584 --> 00:33:49,342 I just got to get this blade put together 940 00:33:49,361 --> 00:33:50,769 And get an edge on it. 941 00:33:50,921 --> 00:33:52,587 There we go. 942 00:33:52,606 --> 00:33:54,680 End of round three, I'm feeling good. 943 00:33:54,700 --> 00:33:56,258 I was a little worried I wouldn't have enough time 944 00:33:56,276 --> 00:33:58,109 To finish, but I was able to do it, 945 00:33:58,262 --> 00:34:00,037 And the blade's a little heavier than I wanted, 946 00:34:00,264 --> 00:34:02,430 But I'm happy with how it turned out. 947 00:34:02,449 --> 00:34:03,448 And will it keal? 948 00:34:03,600 --> 00:34:04,949 I think it would. [chuckles] 949 00:34:05,102 --> 00:34:09,788 ♪ ♪ 950 00:34:09,882 --> 00:34:11,956 - Justin, mike, gentlemen, welcome back to the forge. 951 00:34:12,051 --> 00:34:14,292 You guys had four days in your home forges to build 952 00:34:14,444 --> 00:34:16,127 Your very best continental cavalry sabers. 953 00:34:16,280 --> 00:34:17,128 ♪ ♪ 954 00:34:17,281 --> 00:34:18,947 Justin, how'd it go for you? 955 00:34:18,965 --> 00:34:20,540 ♪ ♪ 956 00:34:20,559 --> 00:34:22,617 - Hand-forged out of 80crv2, 957 00:34:22,636 --> 00:34:24,469 Mild steel for the guard, 958 00:34:24,563 --> 00:34:26,638 And the handle is a little, short, thorny tree 959 00:34:26,790 --> 00:34:28,123 We call mesquite. 960 00:34:28,216 --> 00:34:29,808 - Awesome. Mike, how about you? 961 00:34:29,960 --> 00:34:32,477 ♪ ♪ 962 00:34:32,629 --> 00:34:36,556 - Did 31 layers of alternating 15n20 and 108. 963 00:34:36,575 --> 00:34:39,409 I used mild steel for my guard and pommel as well 964 00:34:39,636 --> 00:34:42,320 And yellow cedar burl for the handle. 965 00:34:42,414 --> 00:34:44,414 - Well, gentlemen, both your blades look amazing, 966 00:34:44,566 --> 00:34:47,158 But the only way we know how to find out which one of you 967 00:34:47,311 --> 00:34:48,493 Is going home with the win today 968 00:34:48,587 --> 00:34:50,662 Is by putting them through two dynamic tests. 969 00:34:50,814 --> 00:34:52,814 We're gonna start off with doug. 970 00:34:52,833 --> 00:34:55,500 ♪ ♪ 971 00:34:55,594 --> 00:34:58,169 - Bladesmiths, welcome to the dynamic keal test. 972 00:34:58,322 --> 00:34:59,671 ♪ ♪ 973 00:34:59,823 --> 00:35:02,432 To find out just how durable your weapons are, 974 00:35:02,659 --> 00:35:04,676 I'm gonna cut through this pig carcass 975 00:35:04,770 --> 00:35:07,086 And these drums. 976 00:35:07,106 --> 00:35:08,438 Justin, you're up first. You ready for this? 977 00:35:08,590 --> 00:35:10,165 - Let's do it. 978 00:35:10,183 --> 00:35:12,091 ♪ ♪ 979 00:35:12,111 --> 00:35:13,759 Want to see that pig get obliterated, 980 00:35:13,854 --> 00:35:16,762 But any weak point in my blae could cause breakage. 981 00:35:16,782 --> 00:35:18,673 Hope my blade holds up. [chuckles nervously] 982 00:35:18,692 --> 00:35:25,122 ♪ ♪ 983 00:35:42,532 --> 00:35:44,048 [laughs] 984 00:35:44,201 --> 00:35:46,125 ♪ ♪ 985 00:35:46,145 --> 00:35:47,886 - All right, justin, let's talk about your saber here. 986 00:35:48,038 --> 00:35:50,630 First up, your handle construction. 987 00:35:50,649 --> 00:35:52,874 It is nice and smooth. 988 00:35:52,893 --> 00:35:55,652 It's ovoid enough to where I have a very good grip. 989 00:35:55,803 --> 00:35:57,988 Now, for a saber design, 990 00:35:58,139 --> 00:36:00,565 I usually see the curves a little bit up front over here, 991 00:36:00,717 --> 00:36:02,308 But it wasn't an issue. 992 00:36:02,402 --> 00:36:04,327 Overall, sir, your saber, 993 00:36:04,479 --> 00:36:06,070 It will keal. 994 00:36:06,223 --> 00:36:08,239 ♪ ♪ 995 00:36:08,392 --> 00:36:09,649 All right, mike, your turn, sir. You ready? 996 00:36:09,743 --> 00:36:11,059 - Ready. - Let's do this. 997 00:36:11,077 --> 00:36:13,578 ♪ ♪ 998 00:36:13,672 --> 00:36:15,563 - Seeing the pig strung up, I'm excited. 999 00:36:15,582 --> 00:36:17,081 I didn't have enough time to really test it 1000 00:36:17,234 --> 00:36:18,508 Before we left the home forge, 1001 00:36:18,660 --> 00:36:20,568 So it's exciting to see what it does. 1002 00:36:20,587 --> 00:36:27,475 ♪ ♪ 1003 00:36:48,432 --> 00:36:52,024 - All right, mike, your blade is beautiful. 1004 00:36:52,044 --> 00:36:54,878 I really like the damascus patterns that you put on it. 1005 00:36:55,105 --> 00:36:56,604 It's a little bit on the heavier side, 1006 00:36:56,623 --> 00:36:59,624 So when I'm striking with this, on the recovery, 1007 00:36:59,776 --> 00:37:00,942 It wants to shift a little bit 1008 00:37:01,035 --> 00:37:02,219 On the handle construction here. 1009 00:37:02,446 --> 00:37:04,721 But in the beating and cutting of the drum, 1010 00:37:04,872 --> 00:37:07,039 Your edge stayed true. 1011 00:37:07,133 --> 00:37:09,059 Overall, sir, your saber, 1012 00:37:09,210 --> 00:37:10,060 It will keal. 1013 00:37:10,211 --> 00:37:11,953 - Thank you, doug. 1014 00:37:11,972 --> 00:37:14,714 ♪ ♪ 1015 00:37:14,808 --> 00:37:16,215 - All right, gentlemen, 1016 00:37:16,235 --> 00:37:19,402 It's time for our dynamic strength test. 1017 00:37:19,554 --> 00:37:21,463 To test the overall construction of your blade 1018 00:37:21,556 --> 00:37:23,073 As well as how it feels in my hand, 1019 00:37:23,300 --> 00:37:24,799 I'll be attacking our british warship here. 1020 00:37:24,818 --> 00:37:26,468 ♪ ♪ 1021 00:37:26,561 --> 00:37:27,635 Justin, you're up. Are you ready? 1022 00:37:27,729 --> 00:37:29,137 - Ready when you are. - Okay. 1023 00:37:29,155 --> 00:37:30,655 ♪ ♪ 1024 00:37:30,807 --> 00:37:33,157 - My heart is thumping. 1025 00:37:33,310 --> 00:37:36,068 I see wooden posts, I see barrels, and I see ropes. 1026 00:37:36,162 --> 00:37:37,737 That can mess a blade up. 1027 00:37:37,756 --> 00:37:39,905 Damn, I really hope this thing doesn't break. 1028 00:37:39,925 --> 00:37:41,499 Fingers crossed. 1029 00:37:41,651 --> 00:37:42,425 ♪ ♪ 1030 00:37:46,598 --> 00:37:47,839 [rock music] 1031 00:37:47,991 --> 00:37:54,771 ♪ ♪ 1032 00:38:06,510 --> 00:38:09,435 - So, justin, first off, everything's in one piece. 1033 00:38:09,454 --> 00:38:11,937 Blade's still just as sharp as it was. 1034 00:38:11,957 --> 00:38:15,458 But having that curve here as opposed to out here, 1035 00:38:15,610 --> 00:38:18,962 The weight is kind of behind where I'm expecting it to be. 1036 00:38:19,189 --> 00:38:22,023 But it did a great job. It held up beautifully. 1037 00:38:22,042 --> 00:38:23,949 Nicely done. - Thank you, sir. 1038 00:38:24,044 --> 00:38:25,284 Ready to go, mike? 1039 00:38:25,378 --> 00:38:27,045 - I'm ready. - Okay. 1040 00:38:27,197 --> 00:38:33,217 ♪ ♪ 1041 00:38:33,312 --> 00:38:36,220 [rock music] 1042 00:38:36,373 --> 00:38:43,111 ♪ ♪ 1043 00:38:51,221 --> 00:38:53,496 All right, mike, right off, really nice job. 1044 00:38:53,723 --> 00:38:55,390 The pattern on this is really pretty. 1045 00:38:55,408 --> 00:38:56,407 But this is a heavy weapon. 1046 00:38:56,501 --> 00:38:57,834 With all that weight, 1047 00:38:58,061 --> 00:39:00,170 It's very difficult to stop that blade. 1048 00:39:00,321 --> 00:39:01,987 But it held up. It's in one piece. 1049 00:39:02,082 --> 00:39:03,414 Nice job. - Thank you. 1050 00:39:03,508 --> 00:39:05,491 [tense music] 1051 00:39:05,585 --> 00:39:06,918 - All right, bladesmiths, 1052 00:39:07,070 --> 00:39:09,087 Well, both of your blades performed extremely well. 1053 00:39:09,239 --> 00:39:10,905 But the time has come for our judges to decide 1054 00:39:10,924 --> 00:39:12,757 Which one of you is leaving here with the title 1055 00:39:12,851 --> 00:39:15,426 Of "forged in fire" champion and a check for $10,000. 1056 00:39:15,520 --> 00:39:17,412 So while they discuss, I'm gonna ask that you both 1057 00:39:17,505 --> 00:39:18,855 Please step off the forge floor. 1058 00:39:21,918 --> 00:39:23,693 All right, guys, two high-performing blades, 1059 00:39:23,845 --> 00:39:26,437 But only one of these guys can go home with the win. 1060 00:39:26,531 --> 00:39:28,923 - Both of our smiths brought back great swords. 1061 00:39:29,016 --> 00:39:31,183 I love mike's, the damascus, 1062 00:39:31,203 --> 00:39:34,278 But that weight when you're swinging that, 1063 00:39:34,431 --> 00:39:35,780 You're gonna feel it back there. 1064 00:39:35,932 --> 00:39:38,524 - I'm torn, because justin's performed better 1065 00:39:38,618 --> 00:39:39,951 Because I can control it. 1066 00:39:40,103 --> 00:39:43,195 It's much lighter, though it's a weird curve. 1067 00:39:43,289 --> 00:39:44,697 You know, that bothers 1068 00:39:44,716 --> 00:39:46,774 Because it doesn't feel like a saber does. 1069 00:39:46,868 --> 00:39:48,292 - I mean, they both performed fine. 1070 00:39:48,445 --> 00:39:51,613 I'm just torn between, is that curvature enough 1071 00:39:51,706 --> 00:39:53,205 That I can't work around it, 1072 00:39:53,225 --> 00:39:55,541 Or is that weight too much to work around? 1073 00:39:55,560 --> 00:39:57,560 - Doug, you made a decision? - Yes. 1074 00:39:57,712 --> 00:39:59,211 - J., how about you? - Oh, yeah. 1075 00:39:59,305 --> 00:40:00,972 - And, dave? - Yeah. 1076 00:40:01,124 --> 00:40:02,807 All right, gentlemen, we'll call them in. 1077 00:40:02,959 --> 00:40:04,142 ♪ ♪ 1078 00:40:04,294 --> 00:40:05,735 Well, justin, mike, 1079 00:40:05,887 --> 00:40:07,404 In this revolutionary forge-themed competition, 1080 00:40:07,631 --> 00:40:08,963 You both have a ton to be proud of. 1081 00:40:08,982 --> 00:40:11,574 But as you know, only one of you can leave here today 1082 00:40:11,801 --> 00:40:12,817 With the title of "forged in fire" champio, 1083 00:40:12,969 --> 00:40:15,970 Carrying a check for $10,000. 1084 00:40:16,063 --> 00:40:17,414 And our judges have made a final decision. 1085 00:40:17,641 --> 00:40:20,158 Today's "forged in fire" champion is... 1086 00:40:20,310 --> 00:40:23,402 ♪ ♪ 1087 00:40:23,422 --> 00:40:25,571 Justin, congratulations. 1088 00:40:25,665 --> 00:40:28,332 Now, mike, you did an extremely good job, but unfortunately, 1089 00:40:28,485 --> 00:40:29,742 Your blade did not make the cut, 1090 00:40:29,761 --> 00:40:31,002 And doug's gonna tell you why. 1091 00:40:31,154 --> 00:40:32,837 ♪ ♪ 1092 00:40:32,989 --> 00:40:34,914 - Mike, it wasn't an easy decision 1093 00:40:34,933 --> 00:40:37,508 Because that's a fine blade that performed quite well. 1094 00:40:37,661 --> 00:40:39,585 But at the end of the day, the sheer weight of your blade 1095 00:40:39,679 --> 00:40:41,012 Made it hard for us to control. 1096 00:40:41,106 --> 00:40:42,588 And for that reason, we're sending you home. 1097 00:40:42,607 --> 00:40:44,682 - Okay. Thank you. 1098 00:40:44,834 --> 00:40:46,851 - Well, mike, myself and the judges would all lie 1099 00:40:47,003 --> 00:40:48,278 To say thank you so much for coming to the forge, 1100 00:40:48,429 --> 00:40:50,095 Showing us your craft, 1101 00:40:50,115 --> 00:40:51,522 But unfortunately, your time in this competition has ended. 1102 00:40:51,675 --> 00:40:52,674 I'm gonna have to ask you 1103 00:40:52,767 --> 00:40:53,933 To please step off the forge floor. 1104 00:40:53,952 --> 00:40:55,285 - Okay. Thanks for having me here. 1105 00:40:55,512 --> 00:40:56,769 - Thank you so much. - Good job, mike. 1106 00:40:56,863 --> 00:40:58,362 - Good job, brother. 1107 00:40:58,515 --> 00:41:00,773 - I feel like the judges made a good call. 1108 00:41:00,792 --> 00:41:03,017 My weapon was a little heavier than I would have liked it. 1109 00:41:03,110 --> 00:41:04,461 Actually being able to make 1110 00:41:04,612 --> 00:41:06,537 The continental cavalry saber was, like, an honor 1111 00:41:06,690 --> 00:41:08,706 Because I'm in the military, so it was a good experience. 1112 00:41:08,858 --> 00:41:11,617 ♪ ♪ 1113 00:41:11,711 --> 00:41:13,118 - Justin, buddy, congratulations. 1114 00:41:13,138 --> 00:41:14,637 You are the "forged in fire" champion. 1115 00:41:14,864 --> 00:41:16,639 You just got yourself a check for $10,000. 1116 00:41:16,791 --> 00:41:17,865 Well done. 1117 00:41:17,884 --> 00:41:19,291 - Ah, damn. 1118 00:41:19,385 --> 00:41:21,219 - How you feeling? 1119 00:41:21,313 --> 00:41:22,386 - [bleep]damn! 1120 00:41:22,481 --> 00:41:23,871 [laughter] 1121 00:41:23,890 --> 00:41:26,040 I just won "forged in fire." 1122 00:41:26,059 --> 00:41:27,984 Man, what are people at home gonna say? 1123 00:41:28,211 --> 00:41:29,468 I can't wait to get out of here, 1124 00:41:29,562 --> 00:41:30,970 Give them a phone call, 1125 00:41:30,989 --> 00:41:32,230 'cause I can't wait to tell them. 1126 00:41:32,324 --> 00:41:34,157 [bleep], [bleep]damn! 1127 00:41:34,384 --> 00:41:35,233 [laughs] 1128 00:41:35,385 --> 00:41:41,789 ♪ ♪