1 00:00:05,080 --> 00:00:07,748 [dramatic music] 2 00:00:07,842 --> 00:00:14,680 ♪ ♪ 3 00:00:16,425 --> 00:00:19,167 - My name is stephanie aiuto. I'm 31 years old. 4 00:00:19,186 --> 00:00:22,837 I live in new york city, and I'm a part-time bladesmith. 5 00:00:22,857 --> 00:00:27,417 I've always had an appreciation for knives and armor. 6 00:00:27,436 --> 00:00:30,512 So I googled, you know, "new york city bladesmith" 7 00:00:30,531 --> 00:00:32,272 And I found theo nazz, 8 00:00:32,366 --> 00:00:34,867 Who's a former contestant on "forged in fire." 9 00:00:35,094 --> 00:00:36,518 He won his round back in season three 10 00:00:36,612 --> 00:00:38,278 And then his champion's round. 11 00:00:38,430 --> 00:00:40,205 And yeah, now we're just forging buddies, 12 00:00:40,432 --> 00:00:42,449 And I'm happy to keep making new knives. 13 00:00:42,601 --> 00:00:44,434 ♪ ♪ 14 00:00:44,453 --> 00:00:46,286 - My name's nathan butcher. I'm 47 years old. 15 00:00:46,380 --> 00:00:49,122 I'm a locksmith from bartlesville, oklahoma. 16 00:00:49,275 --> 00:00:53,777 Bladesmithing is a hobby that I've been doing for 33 years. 17 00:00:53,870 --> 00:00:55,537 But it's kind of dangerous, 18 00:00:55,556 --> 00:00:59,132 So I have plastic lenses in my eyes 19 00:00:59,285 --> 00:01:01,543 From looking into a forge for years and years. 20 00:01:01,637 --> 00:01:04,288 I've had a heatstroke, and... 21 00:01:04,306 --> 00:01:07,307 I can only count to nine. 22 00:01:07,459 --> 00:01:08,734 ♪ ♪ 23 00:01:08,885 --> 00:01:11,461 - My name is jason lyle. I'm 41 years old. 24 00:01:11,555 --> 00:01:13,297 I live in jonesborough, tennessee. 25 00:01:13,390 --> 00:01:15,132 I'm a part-time bladesmith, 26 00:01:15,225 --> 00:01:16,817 A full-time first responder. 27 00:01:16,969 --> 00:01:19,394 My job helps me cope with things different 28 00:01:19,413 --> 00:01:21,747 Than other people, as far as stress, 29 00:01:21,898 --> 00:01:25,325 So I think it could play a helping role in my challenge. 30 00:01:25,477 --> 00:01:27,419 ♪ ♪ 31 00:01:27,646 --> 00:01:30,089 - My name is adam till. I'm 39 years old. 32 00:01:30,240 --> 00:01:32,091 I'm from gadsden, alabama. 33 00:01:32,318 --> 00:01:33,926 I got into bladesmithing because 34 00:01:34,077 --> 00:01:35,594 I got tired of paying a lot of money for knives 35 00:01:35,821 --> 00:01:37,429 That would not hold up to the use 36 00:01:37,581 --> 00:01:39,840 That I was putting on them, and I've always been told, 37 00:01:39,934 --> 00:01:41,842 "if you could do it better, do it yourself." 38 00:01:41,994 --> 00:01:45,604 ♪ ♪ 39 00:01:45,831 --> 00:01:48,440 - Bladesmiths, welcome to the forge. 40 00:01:48,667 --> 00:01:50,334 You came here to compete against each other 41 00:01:50,427 --> 00:01:53,278 And against our clock in three intense rounds 42 00:01:53,505 --> 00:01:55,839 Of forging competition. After each of the three rounds, 43 00:01:55,932 --> 00:01:57,098 I'm gonna ask you to present your work 44 00:01:57,192 --> 00:01:59,100 To our panel of expert judges, 45 00:01:59,120 --> 00:02:02,529 Who will then critique your work and make an elimination. 46 00:02:02,681 --> 00:02:04,197 Now, the judges today are 47 00:02:04,350 --> 00:02:06,941 Expert blacksmith and bladesmith ben abbott, 48 00:02:06,961 --> 00:02:10,129 Historic weapons re-creation specialist dave baker, 49 00:02:10,356 --> 00:02:13,948 And edged weapons specialist doug marcaida. 50 00:02:13,968 --> 00:02:15,617 These are the men who will be deciding 51 00:02:15,636 --> 00:02:17,027 Who's gonna be going home with the title 52 00:02:17,045 --> 00:02:21,698 Of "forged in fire" champion and a check for $10,000. 53 00:02:21,791 --> 00:02:24,217 So let's cut to the chase. In this competition, 54 00:02:24,311 --> 00:02:27,629 We want you guys to put together a signature choppe. 55 00:02:27,723 --> 00:02:29,055 But when you're building your choppers, 56 00:02:29,150 --> 00:02:31,633 We want them to fall within the following parameters: 57 00:02:31,652 --> 00:02:35,562 Your blades need to measure between 13 and 15 inches. 58 00:02:35,714 --> 00:02:38,215 But we got a bit of a problem. 59 00:02:38,308 --> 00:02:39,716 You see, the only high-carbon steel 60 00:02:39,735 --> 00:02:42,494 We have available is this. 61 00:02:42,646 --> 00:02:46,406 Just a sliver of 1095. 62 00:02:46,500 --> 00:02:48,725 But we totally understand it is impossible for you 63 00:02:48,744 --> 00:02:51,228 To put together a chopper of the dimensions we're asking for 64 00:02:51,246 --> 00:02:52,987 Using only this high-carbon. 65 00:02:53,081 --> 00:02:54,656 We want you guys to source 66 00:02:54,750 --> 00:02:56,416 The rest of your materials from this. 67 00:02:56,568 --> 00:03:03,331 ♪ ♪ 68 00:03:03,350 --> 00:03:06,000 Bladesmiths, what we have here is a pile of scrap steel. 69 00:03:06,020 --> 00:03:07,761 Some of it's usable mild and some of it 70 00:03:07,855 --> 00:03:10,689 Is unusable cast iron. What we want you to do 71 00:03:10,916 --> 00:03:13,525 Is source the bulk of your materials from this pile here, 72 00:03:13,677 --> 00:03:15,268 Turn it into a billet, 73 00:03:15,362 --> 00:03:16,937 Forge weld your high-carbon on there as an edge, 74 00:03:17,089 --> 00:03:19,756 And turn it into a blade. 75 00:03:19,775 --> 00:03:23,593 - Wow. This is definitely gonna be a challenge. 76 00:03:23,612 --> 00:03:25,871 The big challenge is setting a weld that long. 77 00:03:26,098 --> 00:03:28,782 It's definitely a hard task for anybody. 78 00:03:28,934 --> 00:03:30,191 - In the second round of the competition, 79 00:03:30,211 --> 00:03:32,044 You're gonna add handles to your choppers, 80 00:03:32,271 --> 00:03:33,954 Turning them into fully-functioning blades, 81 00:03:34,048 --> 00:03:35,697 At which point the judges are gonna check for strength 82 00:03:35,791 --> 00:03:38,625 And durability in a steel rebar chop, 83 00:03:38,777 --> 00:03:39,943 And they're gonna check your edge retention 84 00:03:39,962 --> 00:03:42,036 In a ballistics tube slice. 85 00:03:42,056 --> 00:03:43,555 We've got three hours on the clock 86 00:03:43,782 --> 00:03:45,115 For this first round of competition. 87 00:03:45,133 --> 00:03:48,134 So good luck. Work hard. Your time starts now. 88 00:03:48,287 --> 00:03:49,877 ♪ ♪ 89 00:03:49,972 --> 00:03:52,122 So it all looks like junk metal to me. 90 00:03:52,215 --> 00:03:53,640 What should they be looking for? 91 00:03:53,734 --> 00:03:56,793 - If it looks structural-- like, angle iron, tube, 92 00:03:56,812 --> 00:03:58,720 Stuff like that, it's generally mild steel. 93 00:03:58,814 --> 00:04:01,073 - First thing comes in my head is find the biggest piece 94 00:04:01,300 --> 00:04:02,816 Of mild steel laying on that table. 95 00:04:02,910 --> 00:04:05,744 I'm looking for something that's gonna be flat 96 00:04:05,895 --> 00:04:08,080 And thick enough that I could insert 97 00:04:08,231 --> 00:04:10,231 A bit of the high-carbon steel into. 98 00:04:10,251 --> 00:04:14,235 I just know the angle iron was made from mild steel, 99 00:04:14,255 --> 00:04:16,830 And the plan is to edge weld to it 100 00:04:16,982 --> 00:04:20,926 And draw out a knife from that piece of steel. 101 00:04:21,153 --> 00:04:22,502 - Well, nathan and adam both have that angle iron. 102 00:04:22,596 --> 00:04:24,321 But that stuff's super thick. 103 00:04:24,414 --> 00:04:26,339 - Yeah. It's a fat 1/4 inch. 104 00:04:26,492 --> 00:04:28,750 ♪ ♪ 105 00:04:28,769 --> 00:04:30,494 - I'ma go with this piece right here. 106 00:04:30,512 --> 00:04:33,755 I find a basic round stock that I knew was mild steel 107 00:04:33,774 --> 00:04:36,500 As soon as I looked at it. I know I need to figure out 108 00:04:36,518 --> 00:04:39,169 How much I need to make that parameter. 109 00:04:39,187 --> 00:04:42,022 My plan with this mild steel and high-carbon-- 110 00:04:42,116 --> 00:04:44,190 Go ahead and forge out somewhat of a shape 111 00:04:44,285 --> 00:04:45,933 With the mild steel, 112 00:04:46,028 --> 00:04:49,529 Cut a groove down it, insert my high-carbon bit, 113 00:04:49,623 --> 00:04:51,290 Forge weld together. 114 00:04:51,441 --> 00:04:54,184 - The smiths more than likely didn't practice this 115 00:04:54,277 --> 00:04:55,519 Before they came here. - [laughs] 116 00:04:55,537 --> 00:04:56,628 - I do this all the time. 117 00:04:56,780 --> 00:04:58,705 I love this method of construction. 118 00:04:58,857 --> 00:05:02,968 ♪ ♪ 119 00:05:03,119 --> 00:05:05,545 - I need to figure out a way to stick the tiny little piece 120 00:05:05,639 --> 00:05:09,049 Of high-carbon onto a big piece of angle iron. 121 00:05:09,143 --> 00:05:10,958 This will do. 122 00:05:11,053 --> 00:05:13,870 I'm gonna cut it in half, and I'm gonna put it together 123 00:05:13,889 --> 00:05:17,557 So it will be roughly the sae thickness as my mild steel. 124 00:05:17,651 --> 00:05:20,301 - Nathan just cut his high-carbon sliver in half. 125 00:05:20,321 --> 00:05:22,212 Feels silly. Why would he do that? 126 00:05:22,305 --> 00:05:24,898 - He's probably look at it as too long a weld. 127 00:05:24,992 --> 00:05:26,641 The length of the weld is what's making him nervous, 128 00:05:26,660 --> 00:05:28,068 I would assume. 129 00:05:28,162 --> 00:05:30,478 - I've got my three pieces all tack welded together. 130 00:05:30,572 --> 00:05:33,073 Now I'm gonna put it in the forge and set my forge welds. 131 00:05:33,225 --> 00:05:36,001 ♪ ♪ 132 00:05:36,152 --> 00:05:38,337 - I need to find something wide enough 133 00:05:38,488 --> 00:05:40,822 So I can set that carbon bit in it. 134 00:05:40,916 --> 00:05:43,658 I see this square tube. 135 00:05:43,752 --> 00:05:46,828 If I can use an angle grinder and cut off one section, 136 00:05:46,922 --> 00:05:50,740 That'll be enough that I can draw out a blade to parameters. 137 00:05:50,834 --> 00:05:52,184 - Stephanie's got tube stock, 138 00:05:52,411 --> 00:05:54,260 Kind of like what we use for the canisters. 139 00:05:54,413 --> 00:05:55,745 - I worry about that tube stock 140 00:05:55,839 --> 00:05:57,189 Being a little on the thin side. 141 00:05:57,416 --> 00:05:59,340 'cause remember, wherever you have that weld, 142 00:05:59,360 --> 00:06:01,101 When you start to hammer that down, 143 00:06:01,195 --> 00:06:02,861 Everything gets thinner and thinner and thinner. 144 00:06:03,012 --> 00:06:05,939 So having some meat where that weld's gonna start 145 00:06:06,033 --> 00:06:07,273 Is a good idea. 146 00:06:07,426 --> 00:06:09,534 - All right. 147 00:06:09,761 --> 00:06:11,277 - Jason's over on the vise with a chisel. 148 00:06:11,372 --> 00:06:14,039 Making a space to fit that high-carbon into? 149 00:06:14,190 --> 00:06:15,874 - Yeah. That's right. 150 00:06:16,025 --> 00:06:18,710 - Once I open it, I'ma try to insert the high-carbon bi, 151 00:06:18,937 --> 00:06:21,438 Put it back together, do a couple of tack welds, 152 00:06:21,456 --> 00:06:24,290 Then try to forge weld it into one blade. 153 00:06:24,443 --> 00:06:26,292 - No problems with potential cold shuts in there? 154 00:06:26,387 --> 00:06:27,886 - No cold shut problems, 155 00:06:28,113 --> 00:06:30,296 But there could be an issue with cleanliness 156 00:06:30,449 --> 00:06:34,393 If he doesn't clean that v out completely. 157 00:06:34,544 --> 00:06:37,211 - My biggest concern is not getting the forge weld 158 00:06:37,305 --> 00:06:39,472 All the way down the high-carbon bit, 159 00:06:39,625 --> 00:06:42,049 And a lot can go wrong with splitting apart. 160 00:06:42,069 --> 00:06:44,719 - That's a nice forge weld temperature. 161 00:06:44,813 --> 00:06:46,312 That's looking good. 162 00:06:46,465 --> 00:06:48,723 ♪ ♪ 163 00:06:48,817 --> 00:06:51,635 - I look, the knife is coming up to temperature, 164 00:06:51,728 --> 00:06:54,654 So I bring it out, set the first weld by hand. 165 00:06:54,806 --> 00:07:00,585 ♪ ♪ 166 00:07:00,737 --> 00:07:03,329 I like it. I've got my weld set. 167 00:07:03,424 --> 00:07:07,408 Now, I've got this huge rectangular piece of steel. 168 00:07:07,428 --> 00:07:11,838 I'm gonna have to try to draw it out to meet parameters. 169 00:07:11,932 --> 00:07:16,159 - All right, bladesmiths, you have two hours left! 170 00:07:16,178 --> 00:07:18,495 - My design's gonna be just a basic chopper. 171 00:07:18,513 --> 00:07:20,254 No point on it, 172 00:07:20,274 --> 00:07:22,666 Because we're not gonna be doing any stabbing. 173 00:07:22,684 --> 00:07:24,091 My biggest concern in the competition 174 00:07:24,111 --> 00:07:26,945 Is am I gonna be able to weld this high-carbon bit 175 00:07:27,096 --> 00:07:28,855 To this knife shape? 176 00:07:28,949 --> 00:07:30,282 ♪ ♪ 177 00:07:30,433 --> 00:07:32,025 Oh, man, I screwed up. 178 00:07:32,119 --> 00:07:33,952 - Adam's back in the welder, and his high-carbon steel 179 00:07:34,103 --> 00:07:37,180 Isn't matching the curve of his blade. 180 00:07:37,199 --> 00:07:40,459 Do you think there's gonna be cold shuts or unweldable spots? 181 00:07:40,686 --> 00:07:44,296 - Yeah, if it's not clean, it just might not weld at all. 182 00:07:44,447 --> 00:07:45,964 - I know I gotta close the gaps. 183 00:07:46,191 --> 00:07:47,466 Can't have any gaps. 184 00:07:47,693 --> 00:07:49,968 So I got two choices-- either to continue working 185 00:07:50,195 --> 00:07:53,287 With what I have or scrap it and start over. 186 00:07:53,307 --> 00:07:54,547 I know what I can do. 187 00:07:54,700 --> 00:07:57,534 ♪ ♪ 188 00:07:57,627 --> 00:07:59,052 I gotta keep moving forward, 189 00:07:59,146 --> 00:08:01,813 'cause I'm losing too much time at this point. 190 00:08:01,965 --> 00:08:05,058 So I go ahead and throw a little extra flux on there 191 00:08:05,210 --> 00:08:06,893 And try to set the welds by hand. 192 00:08:06,987 --> 00:08:08,878 ♪ ♪ 193 00:08:08,897 --> 00:08:09,988 Oh, yeah. 194 00:08:13,218 --> 00:08:15,885 I'm extremely relieved and excited all at the same time. 195 00:08:15,904 --> 00:08:17,570 And now I can move on. 196 00:08:17,723 --> 00:08:22,225 ♪ ♪ 197 00:08:22,244 --> 00:08:24,577 - All right, stephanie's going in the press for that weld set. 198 00:08:24,730 --> 00:08:26,338 - Man, I would set that by hand. 199 00:08:26,565 --> 00:08:28,173 It's a tall weld. She's setting it on the press, 200 00:08:28,400 --> 00:08:30,917 And it can-- it can buckle it over. 201 00:08:31,069 --> 00:08:33,586 - I'm trying to tap it in as gently as I can. 202 00:08:33,739 --> 00:08:35,421 ♪ ♪ 203 00:08:35,574 --> 00:08:38,683 I see it is just shearing off to the sides. 204 00:08:38,910 --> 00:08:40,668 - Stephane's billet just opened up. 205 00:08:40,687 --> 00:08:42,078 It's not taking. 206 00:08:42,097 --> 00:08:43,580 - Aww, stephanie's having a rough time over there. 207 00:08:43,598 --> 00:08:45,098 - I've messed up my carbon bit. 208 00:08:45,250 --> 00:08:46,750 ♪ ♪ 209 00:08:46,768 --> 00:08:48,768 Oh, [bleep]. 210 00:08:48,920 --> 00:08:49,110 ♪ ♪ 211 00:08:52,941 --> 00:08:54,274 - There's no chasing it. 212 00:08:54,426 --> 00:08:55,942 The biggest bit of wisdom 213 00:08:56,094 --> 00:08:58,870 That theo gave me before I came here was, 214 00:08:59,022 --> 00:09:00,930 "you see a problem that you know you can't fix, 215 00:09:00,949 --> 00:09:04,601 Abandon it while there's still time on the clock." 216 00:09:04,619 --> 00:09:07,771 So I need to just abandon this right now 217 00:09:07,789 --> 00:09:10,215 And try something new. 218 00:09:10,366 --> 00:09:12,458 My new plan is to do something very similar 219 00:09:12,611 --> 00:09:15,628 To how one would put a high-carbon bit in a hatchet: 220 00:09:15,781 --> 00:09:18,131 Carving in that channel, and placing it in. 221 00:09:18,225 --> 00:09:21,042 ♪ ♪ 222 00:09:21,136 --> 00:09:22,727 - I've got my welds set, 223 00:09:22,879 --> 00:09:24,788 So I'm gonna basically draw it out into a bar 224 00:09:24,806 --> 00:09:26,881 Until I'm ready to forge the point. 225 00:09:26,900 --> 00:09:29,234 It's gonna be heavy, so I'm gonna forge it heavy, 226 00:09:29,385 --> 00:09:31,069 Because it's easier to remove the material 227 00:09:31,220 --> 00:09:33,387 Than it is to put it back. 228 00:09:33,481 --> 00:09:36,241 I have to make a chopper, but I want it to have a point. 229 00:09:36,468 --> 00:09:39,319 I was told to make it in my style. 230 00:09:39,471 --> 00:09:41,487 My style has a point. 231 00:09:41,640 --> 00:09:44,307 This is starting to look exactly the way I want it. 232 00:09:44,326 --> 00:09:48,402 ♪ ♪ 233 00:09:48,422 --> 00:09:50,330 - I'm not real happy with the shape of my blade. 234 00:09:50,424 --> 00:09:52,740 But if I can get this thing quenched and hardened, 235 00:09:52,759 --> 00:09:55,335 I can work on the shape. 236 00:09:55,487 --> 00:09:56,653 - Adam just quenched. 237 00:09:56,671 --> 00:09:57,912 - Come straight out of the oil, 238 00:09:57,931 --> 00:09:59,580 And I head straight to the grinder, 239 00:09:59,600 --> 00:10:01,916 Because I wanted to see how much high-carbon steel 240 00:10:01,935 --> 00:10:03,176 I had down toward the edge. 241 00:10:03,270 --> 00:10:05,437 ♪ ♪ 242 00:10:05,588 --> 00:10:07,513 I have a little sliver of high-carbon there, 243 00:10:07,666 --> 00:10:09,849 So I'm trying to be extremely cautious. 244 00:10:09,943 --> 00:10:11,610 ♪ ♪ 245 00:10:11,761 --> 00:10:14,279 I seen too many smiths in the past get sent home 246 00:10:14,430 --> 00:10:16,506 For having mild steel that's on the edge. 247 00:10:16,524 --> 00:10:19,618 ♪ ♪ 248 00:10:19,769 --> 00:10:22,195 - The shape I'm doing is just a standard competition chopper. 249 00:10:22,347 --> 00:10:25,773 It's nothing fancy. It's not hard to do. 250 00:10:25,792 --> 00:10:29,110 I got my width. The forge welds look nice. 251 00:10:29,129 --> 00:10:30,536 I'm getting ready to quench. 252 00:10:30,631 --> 00:10:32,021 ♪ ♪ 253 00:10:32,115 --> 00:10:34,023 - All right, jason quenched. 254 00:10:34,042 --> 00:10:37,360 - Soon as I pull it out, I see it's already starting to warp. 255 00:10:37,379 --> 00:10:39,954 ♪ ♪ 256 00:10:39,973 --> 00:10:41,640 I've got to do something about that. 257 00:10:41,791 --> 00:10:43,383 So I went straight over to the grinder 258 00:10:43,535 --> 00:10:45,718 To try to take some of the warp out. 259 00:10:45,812 --> 00:10:48,371 ♪ ♪ 260 00:10:48,390 --> 00:10:50,390 - All right, stephanie's going in the press for that weld set. 261 00:10:50,542 --> 00:10:52,542 - Not the press. Oh, not the press. 262 00:10:52,560 --> 00:10:55,378 ♪ ♪ 263 00:10:55,397 --> 00:10:57,304 - [sighs] 264 00:10:57,399 --> 00:10:59,640 I'm having a bit of trouble getting this forge weld to set. 265 00:10:59,660 --> 00:11:01,567 Okay. 266 00:11:01,720 --> 00:11:04,329 - She looks like she's getting pretty frustrated. 267 00:11:04,480 --> 00:11:07,073 - So I'm going to have to beat it into submission 268 00:11:07,225 --> 00:11:09,909 Until I've mushed those two pieces together. 269 00:11:10,003 --> 00:11:11,911 - Stephanie's got on a good finessing touch. 270 00:11:12,063 --> 00:11:13,654 - Wish she would have found this two hours ago, 271 00:11:13,674 --> 00:11:15,489 When she started working on the press. 272 00:11:15,509 --> 00:11:17,825 - I finally get this forge weld to set. 273 00:11:17,844 --> 00:11:19,344 Okay. 274 00:11:19,495 --> 00:11:21,754 There's a little bit of a weld issue at the ends, 275 00:11:21,907 --> 00:11:23,589 But I can always grind those off. 276 00:11:23,742 --> 00:11:25,758 The heart of this blade is one piece. 277 00:11:25,911 --> 00:11:27,185 I'm feeling good right now. 278 00:11:27,336 --> 00:11:29,003 - All right, bladesmiths, coming down to the wire! 279 00:11:29,022 --> 00:11:32,432 You have 30 minutes left! Three zero! 280 00:11:32,526 --> 00:11:34,434 ♪ ♪ 281 00:11:34,586 --> 00:11:36,510 - It's time to get ready and quench. 282 00:11:36,530 --> 00:11:37,845 I don't know what the stresses will do 283 00:11:37,864 --> 00:11:39,923 With the two different kinds of metal. 284 00:11:39,941 --> 00:11:41,941 It could pop my edge right off. 285 00:11:42,035 --> 00:11:44,685 ♪ ♪ 286 00:11:44,705 --> 00:11:46,520 - Here we go. All right, nathan quenched. 287 00:11:46,614 --> 00:11:48,264 - I take it out, and once I get through the smoke, 288 00:11:48,357 --> 00:11:49,874 It looks pretty straight. 289 00:11:50,026 --> 00:11:51,617 With the time I have, I'm gonna grind on my blade. 290 00:11:51,712 --> 00:11:54,270 It's heavy. It needs to be lightened a lot. 291 00:11:54,289 --> 00:11:57,290 But I'm happy with the shape. I'm happy with the point. 292 00:11:57,442 --> 00:11:58,942 I'm happy with everything. 293 00:11:58,960 --> 00:12:02,612 ♪ ♪ 294 00:12:02,630 --> 00:12:04,872 - I'm not real super happy about the shape. 295 00:12:04,891 --> 00:12:07,374 Wish I had a little bit more time to make it prettier. 296 00:12:07,394 --> 00:12:10,119 But it's time to acid etch. 297 00:12:10,138 --> 00:12:12,789 I'm wanting to look for the little brown circles. 298 00:12:12,882 --> 00:12:15,458 That definitely indicates that you had a failed forge weld. 299 00:12:15,477 --> 00:12:18,737 I'm not seeing any red spots coming out from the forge weld, 300 00:12:18,964 --> 00:12:20,480 So I'm really happy at this time. 301 00:12:20,574 --> 00:12:23,649 ♪ ♪ 302 00:12:23,802 --> 00:12:25,651 - Now we have a knife. It weighs a ton, 303 00:12:25,746 --> 00:12:27,895 Because I haven't removed enough material, 304 00:12:27,914 --> 00:12:30,582 But the knife looks right now. 305 00:12:30,733 --> 00:12:32,141 - Stephanie just quenched. 306 00:12:32,160 --> 00:12:33,977 ♪ ♪ 307 00:12:33,995 --> 00:12:35,995 - It's mostly straight, but I'm just gonna bring it 308 00:12:36,147 --> 00:12:39,073 Straight to the grinder and profile my blade. 309 00:12:39,092 --> 00:12:40,741 There's not a whole lot of time left on the clock, 310 00:12:40,761 --> 00:12:43,319 But I'm hopeful and I'm happy. 311 00:12:43,338 --> 00:12:45,488 - Bladesmiths, you have five minutes 312 00:12:45,581 --> 00:12:47,323 Before turn in and critique! 313 00:12:47,342 --> 00:12:48,933 ♪ ♪ 314 00:12:49,085 --> 00:12:50,660 - As I'm working on the grinder, 315 00:12:50,678 --> 00:12:53,179 I seen the seam where the mild steel 316 00:12:53,273 --> 00:12:55,440 Was pulled back a little bit from the high-carbon. 317 00:12:55,591 --> 00:12:57,016 See the high-carbon? 318 00:12:57,168 --> 00:12:58,777 I'm thinking I should go over there 319 00:12:58,928 --> 00:13:02,171 And mig weld it to make sure there's no delams. 320 00:13:02,190 --> 00:13:03,597 ♪ ♪ 321 00:13:03,691 --> 00:13:05,191 I look up at the clock. 322 00:13:05,285 --> 00:13:07,343 ♪ ♪ 323 00:13:07,362 --> 00:13:09,770 I don't have enough time to address it. 324 00:13:09,864 --> 00:13:12,031 But that could cost me. 325 00:13:12,125 --> 00:13:14,367 - Five. Four. 326 00:13:14,461 --> 00:13:17,203 Three. Two. One. 327 00:13:17,355 --> 00:13:19,038 Bladesmiths, turn off your tools. 328 00:13:19,190 --> 00:13:21,949 Put down your blades. This round is over. 329 00:13:21,968 --> 00:13:23,709 - Ugh. 330 00:13:23,862 --> 00:13:27,697 Going into judging, I know the seam don't look good. 331 00:13:27,715 --> 00:13:29,699 But now it's all up in their hands. 332 00:13:29,717 --> 00:13:31,701 ♪ ♪ 333 00:13:31,719 --> 00:13:33,052 - All right, bladesmiths, 334 00:13:33,204 --> 00:13:34,312 In the first three hours of this competition, 335 00:13:34,463 --> 00:13:36,463 All four of you were successfully able to take 336 00:13:36,483 --> 00:13:37,890 That high-carbon steel 337 00:13:37,984 --> 00:13:40,376 And forge weld it onto your mild steel blades. 338 00:13:40,395 --> 00:13:42,211 You all have blades that meet our parameters, 339 00:13:42,230 --> 00:13:43,655 But the time has come for the judges 340 00:13:43,806 --> 00:13:46,065 To decide which three of you will be joining us 341 00:13:46,217 --> 00:13:48,159 In the second round of this competition. 342 00:13:48,311 --> 00:13:49,494 Stephanie, you're up first. You ready? 343 00:13:49,721 --> 00:13:51,237 - Yes, sir. - Please present your work. 344 00:13:51,331 --> 00:13:54,223 ♪ ♪ 345 00:13:54,242 --> 00:13:56,392 - All right, stephanie, you had a problem 346 00:13:56,411 --> 00:13:58,077 Trying to put your hardenable steel on the edge, 347 00:13:58,229 --> 00:13:59,987 But you found a solution. Good on you. 348 00:14:00,006 --> 00:14:02,006 But you still have a delamination. 349 00:14:02,158 --> 00:14:04,509 If you move forward, you should address that 350 00:14:04,660 --> 00:14:07,236 So that in our test, it doesn't open up anymor. 351 00:14:07,255 --> 00:14:08,404 Good job. 352 00:14:08,423 --> 00:14:10,014 ♪ ♪ 353 00:14:10,166 --> 00:14:11,182 - All right, nathan, you're up next. You ready? 354 00:14:11,409 --> 00:14:13,092 - Yes, sir. - Please present your work. 355 00:14:13,186 --> 00:14:16,579 ♪ ♪ 356 00:14:16,672 --> 00:14:18,764 - All right, nathan, the shape of your blade is really good. 357 00:14:18,859 --> 00:14:21,342 Just a very classic chopping camp knife. 358 00:14:21,361 --> 00:14:24,604 The big issue I have with this knife is the weight. 359 00:14:24,756 --> 00:14:26,698 This is a very heavy blade still. 360 00:14:26,849 --> 00:14:28,366 A lot of this weight needs to come off of here. 361 00:14:28,517 --> 00:14:30,776 And combined with a big, heavy knife like this, 362 00:14:30,929 --> 00:14:33,538 This handle is on the smaller side. 363 00:14:33,689 --> 00:14:35,856 In general, it's a good-looking piece of steel. 364 00:14:35,876 --> 00:14:37,208 The welds are solid. Nice job. 365 00:14:37,435 --> 00:14:39,602 - Thank you. 366 00:14:39,621 --> 00:14:41,104 - All right, jason, you're up next. 367 00:14:41,122 --> 00:14:42,455 Please present your work. 368 00:14:42,549 --> 00:14:44,774 ♪ ♪ 369 00:14:44,792 --> 00:14:46,442 - Right off the bat, great shape. 370 00:14:46,461 --> 00:14:48,628 Like a big hog splitter knife. 371 00:14:48,780 --> 00:14:50,204 The biggest thing I take issue with 372 00:14:50,223 --> 00:14:51,797 Is there are a couple places 373 00:14:51,950 --> 00:14:56,377 Where you've got sort of that delam ridge line. 374 00:14:56,396 --> 00:14:58,788 I mean, down here, I can get a fingernail in there. 375 00:14:58,806 --> 00:15:01,124 But as a chopper, it's a great shape. 376 00:15:01,142 --> 00:15:02,625 ♪ ♪ 377 00:15:02,644 --> 00:15:04,569 Good job. - Thank you. 378 00:15:04,796 --> 00:15:05,795 - All right, adam, you're up next. 379 00:15:05,813 --> 00:15:07,296 Please present your work. 380 00:15:07,315 --> 00:15:09,073 ♪ ♪ 381 00:15:09,225 --> 00:15:10,650 - All right, adam. 382 00:15:10,744 --> 00:15:12,243 You've got an interesting shape going on here. 383 00:15:12,395 --> 00:15:14,561 This is another blade where the steel was welded 384 00:15:14,581 --> 00:15:17,081 Directly down onto the mild steel. 385 00:15:17,233 --> 00:15:20,084 So you really can't do all that much profiling 386 00:15:20,236 --> 00:15:21,586 With this edge without, you know, 387 00:15:21,737 --> 00:15:24,647 Kind of grinding into the mild, but in general, 388 00:15:24,666 --> 00:15:27,150 I think you're set up for 389 00:15:27,168 --> 00:15:29,152 An interesting-looking chopper. 390 00:15:29,170 --> 00:15:30,336 Nice job. 391 00:15:30,430 --> 00:15:31,745 ♪ ♪ 392 00:15:31,765 --> 00:15:33,005 - Well, bladesmiths, first off, I want to say 393 00:15:33,158 --> 00:15:34,748 You guys all have a lot to be proud of. 394 00:15:34,768 --> 00:15:36,750 We gave you a very difficult and unique challenge, 395 00:15:36,770 --> 00:15:39,512 Asking you to take a tiny bit of high-carbon steel 396 00:15:39,606 --> 00:15:41,773 And somehow turning it into a functional chopper. 397 00:15:41,924 --> 00:15:43,424 But in this competition, only three of you 398 00:15:43,443 --> 00:15:45,259 Can join us in the next round. 399 00:15:45,278 --> 00:15:47,853 The bladesmith who's gonna be leaving the forge is... 400 00:15:47,948 --> 00:15:50,281 ♪ ♪ 401 00:15:50,433 --> 00:15:52,191 Jason. Unfortunately, your blade 402 00:15:52,343 --> 00:15:55,344 Didn't make the cut today, and doug's gonna tell you why. 403 00:15:55,363 --> 00:15:57,455 - Jason, first off, I want to thank you for battling through 404 00:15:57,682 --> 00:15:59,457 And turning in a pretty good design 405 00:15:59,608 --> 00:16:01,793 For a competition chopper. 406 00:16:01,944 --> 00:16:03,944 But your blade has the most visible delaminations 407 00:16:03,964 --> 00:16:05,521 Along the weld line. 408 00:16:05,540 --> 00:16:07,206 For that reason, we're sending you home. 409 00:16:07,358 --> 00:16:10,193 - Totally agree. Thank you. 410 00:16:10,211 --> 00:16:11,970 - Well, jason, you had the process all down, 411 00:16:12,121 --> 00:16:13,287 But unfortunately, man, you're not gonna be joining us 412 00:16:13,306 --> 00:16:15,306 In the next round of this competition. 413 00:16:15,458 --> 00:16:17,291 I'm gonna have to ask you to please surrender your work 414 00:16:17,310 --> 00:16:19,368 And step off the forge floor. 415 00:16:19,387 --> 00:16:22,388 - I practiced for weeks on all my canister, 416 00:16:22,540 --> 00:16:25,966 Regular damascus, san mai, and then they threw a curveball 417 00:16:25,986 --> 00:16:28,544 Of putting a small piece of high-carbon 418 00:16:28,563 --> 00:16:32,139 Down a full-length blade into mild steel. 419 00:16:32,158 --> 00:16:33,658 But I have no regrets. 420 00:16:33,809 --> 00:16:36,385 I had a blast, and I'll keep on bladesmithing. 421 00:16:36,404 --> 00:16:39,497 ♪ ♪ 422 00:16:39,648 --> 00:16:41,224 - All right, bladesmiths, congratulations. 423 00:16:41,242 --> 00:16:42,575 The three of you are joining us 424 00:16:42,727 --> 00:16:44,002 In the second round of this competition. 425 00:16:44,153 --> 00:16:45,986 Now, in this round we want you to fix any issues 426 00:16:46,080 --> 00:16:48,564 That you have with your blades as well as add handles to the, 427 00:16:48,583 --> 00:16:51,400 Turning them into fully-functioning chopper. 428 00:16:51,494 --> 00:16:53,160 When this round is complete, 429 00:16:53,179 --> 00:16:54,679 You're gonna turn your blades over to our judges, 430 00:16:54,830 --> 00:16:56,088 Who are gonna check for strength and durability 431 00:16:56,241 --> 00:16:57,923 In a steel rebar chop. 432 00:16:58,076 --> 00:16:59,408 Then they're gonna check your edge retention 433 00:16:59,502 --> 00:17:02,094 In a ballistics tube slice. 434 00:17:02,247 --> 00:17:03,763 All right, bladesmiths, you have two hours on the clock 435 00:17:03,915 --> 00:17:05,264 For the second round. Good luck. 436 00:17:05,358 --> 00:17:07,250 Your time starts now. 437 00:17:07,268 --> 00:17:09,193 ♪ ♪ 438 00:17:09,345 --> 00:17:10,753 All right. 439 00:17:10,772 --> 00:17:12,438 So they're all--seem to be fairly well set up. 440 00:17:12,590 --> 00:17:15,608 We got a couple minor issues that need to be attended to. 441 00:17:15,760 --> 00:17:18,870 - Yeah. Stephanie is really nicely set up. 442 00:17:19,021 --> 00:17:22,098 She could fill that one gap with some weld, clean that up, 443 00:17:22,116 --> 00:17:25,692 And put a handle on it, and be ready to go. 444 00:17:25,712 --> 00:17:27,603 - Stephanie's taking care of that gap 445 00:17:27,622 --> 00:17:29,530 She's got in her blade between the mild and high-carbon steel. 446 00:17:29,549 --> 00:17:31,123 - Great. That's great. - That's a really smart move. 447 00:17:31,276 --> 00:17:33,959 - Put a few drops of beads in, build up a base, 448 00:17:34,112 --> 00:17:35,278 That way I can bring it to the grinder, 449 00:17:35,296 --> 00:17:36,962 And then grind it flat and be fine. 450 00:17:37,057 --> 00:17:39,949 ♪ ♪ 451 00:17:39,967 --> 00:17:43,619 - Nathan has maybe a pound to take off of that blade. 452 00:17:43,638 --> 00:17:45,805 - First thing I'm gonna do, I need to lighten the blade. 453 00:17:45,957 --> 00:17:47,957 It's heavy. It's thick. I need to thin it down. 454 00:17:47,975 --> 00:17:49,383 And then I'll start the handle. 455 00:17:49,402 --> 00:17:51,069 - Look at that mound of sparks 456 00:17:51,220 --> 00:17:53,554 That nathan's got by the grinder. 457 00:17:53,573 --> 00:17:55,055 - I've been grinding on the blade 458 00:17:55,075 --> 00:17:56,632 For about 30 minutes. 459 00:17:56,651 --> 00:17:58,818 It feels good. I'm happy. 460 00:17:58,912 --> 00:18:01,895 ♪ ♪ 461 00:18:01,915 --> 00:18:03,806 - First thing I want to address right off the bat 462 00:18:03,899 --> 00:18:05,583 Is the shape of the knife. 463 00:18:05,734 --> 00:18:07,827 I'm gonna mark where I want to cut at, 464 00:18:07,921 --> 00:18:09,662 And then I'm gonna wrap it in a paper towel 465 00:18:09,756 --> 00:18:11,497 To try to keep the tip from overheating. 466 00:18:11,591 --> 00:18:14,333 ♪ ♪ 467 00:18:14,485 --> 00:18:16,485 I can make this thing look pretty decent 468 00:18:16,579 --> 00:18:18,337 For the kind of work I do. 469 00:18:18,489 --> 00:18:20,489 - Well, look at that. Look at the difference in that knif. 470 00:18:20,508 --> 00:18:21,915 That's really impressive. 471 00:18:21,935 --> 00:18:23,601 - I'm pretty happy with the shape, 472 00:18:23,752 --> 00:18:26,829 And now I can move on to putting the handle on. 473 00:18:26,848 --> 00:18:28,514 - Going over to the pantry, the first thing 474 00:18:28,666 --> 00:18:30,257 I want to make sure is that my block of wood 475 00:18:30,351 --> 00:18:33,002 Is going to withstand the football spike test that I do. 476 00:18:33,020 --> 00:18:35,113 ♪ ♪ 477 00:18:35,264 --> 00:18:36,672 - [laughs] 478 00:18:36,691 --> 00:18:39,692 - That's one way to find out how hard it is. 479 00:18:39,844 --> 00:18:41,844 - I'm at the bandsaw, and it's taking time. 480 00:18:41,863 --> 00:18:44,605 I know it's going to take time. 481 00:18:44,624 --> 00:18:47,683 - You see how long it's taking stephanie to cut that wood. 482 00:18:47,702 --> 00:18:49,443 - I would really be using the portaband 483 00:18:49,462 --> 00:18:50,944 Instead of that bandsaw. 484 00:18:50,964 --> 00:18:53,189 The portabands have a more aggressive teeth, 485 00:18:53,207 --> 00:18:54,373 And they've got a long enough throat 486 00:18:54,525 --> 00:18:56,450 That you can make this cut. 487 00:18:56,544 --> 00:18:58,619 - It's just so slow, and I'm looking at the clock, 488 00:18:58,638 --> 00:19:01,197 And 30 minutes are already gone. 489 00:19:01,215 --> 00:19:02,956 - You got time. 490 00:19:02,976 --> 00:19:05,384 - Slow and steady. - [laughs] 491 00:19:05,478 --> 00:19:07,812 - I finally get two pieces that are usable. 492 00:19:08,039 --> 00:19:09,872 I can keep moving forward. Let's do this. 493 00:19:09,891 --> 00:19:11,724 ♪ ♪ 494 00:19:11,876 --> 00:19:14,210 - Bladesmiths, you are halfway through this handle round. 495 00:19:14,228 --> 00:19:16,821 You have one hour remaining before testing. 496 00:19:16,972 --> 00:19:18,547 - I need to make my handle bigger 497 00:19:18,641 --> 00:19:20,383 To make the judges happy. 498 00:19:20,401 --> 00:19:24,645 So my plan is to take a piece off of a mild steel angle iron 499 00:19:24,739 --> 00:19:28,574 And weld that onto the bottom side of the handle. 500 00:19:28,726 --> 00:19:30,984 That is never gonna cut. 501 00:19:31,004 --> 00:19:34,563 The portaband is not cutting. 502 00:19:34,582 --> 00:19:35,898 Hell, no. 503 00:19:35,917 --> 00:19:37,416 - Looks like nate is really struggling 504 00:19:37,510 --> 00:19:39,068 To cut a piece of mild steel at his portaband. 505 00:19:39,086 --> 00:19:40,344 - Well, nathan's using the right tool, 506 00:19:40,571 --> 00:19:42,162 But he's just not moving fast enough. 507 00:19:42,182 --> 00:19:44,407 He's gotta get this done now. 508 00:19:44,425 --> 00:19:47,760 - It's pissing me off. That is awful. 509 00:19:47,854 --> 00:19:49,412 The clock is ticking, 510 00:19:49,430 --> 00:19:51,505 So I've gotta figure out something else right now. 511 00:19:51,524 --> 00:19:53,024 Uh... 512 00:19:57,030 --> 00:19:58,845 So I abandon that and go to the welder. 513 00:19:58,865 --> 00:20:01,848 - Nathan is taking mig wire and building up, 514 00:20:01,868 --> 00:20:05,036 Slowly, in layers, to make his handle wider. 515 00:20:05,187 --> 00:20:07,279 - That'll have to do. 516 00:20:07,432 --> 00:20:08,706 ♪ ♪ 517 00:20:08,933 --> 00:20:10,449 - I got about a half hour left, 518 00:20:10,543 --> 00:20:13,211 And I still got to shape my handles, sharpen my blade, 519 00:20:13,438 --> 00:20:16,196 And then I have to get it ready to present to the judges. 520 00:20:16,216 --> 00:20:18,290 The handle, to me, is really important. 521 00:20:18,384 --> 00:20:20,459 It's just as important as the edge on the blade. 522 00:20:20,611 --> 00:20:22,278 So I don't want it to feel like a broomstick. 523 00:20:22,371 --> 00:20:23,870 I want it to feel comfortable 524 00:20:23,890 --> 00:20:26,615 And like it's not gonna slip out of their hand. 525 00:20:26,709 --> 00:20:27,800 - Adam's taking a ton of material 526 00:20:27,894 --> 00:20:29,618 Off his handle scales. 527 00:20:29,637 --> 00:20:33,305 - Yeah, adam's handle seems a little bit narrow. 528 00:20:33,458 --> 00:20:34,974 - My handle's looking good at this time, 529 00:20:35,068 --> 00:20:37,718 And now I can move on. 530 00:20:37,812 --> 00:20:38,736 - All right, bladesmiths, 531 00:20:38,963 --> 00:20:40,479 You are down to 30 minutes left. 532 00:20:40,573 --> 00:20:43,482 Keep on working. 533 00:20:43,576 --> 00:20:45,392 - I've got my handle on. I've got my pins set. 534 00:20:45,486 --> 00:20:46,802 Now I've gotta shape the handle, 535 00:20:46,895 --> 00:20:49,062 Try to get rid of any hotspots, 536 00:20:49,082 --> 00:20:51,807 Round it up, smooth it up, try to make it fit the hand, 537 00:20:51,826 --> 00:20:54,493 Because if I was to give them the handle that was just round 538 00:20:54,587 --> 00:20:56,645 There's a chance that it will roll in their hand 539 00:20:56,664 --> 00:20:59,164 And it could cause a bad test or somebody to get hurt. 540 00:20:59,259 --> 00:21:02,651 And the last thing I'd want to do is to hurt a judge. 541 00:21:02,745 --> 00:21:04,745 I've got my handle done. It feels good in my hand. 542 00:21:04,839 --> 00:21:06,097 It's time to move on. 543 00:21:06,324 --> 00:21:07,673 I need to put an edge on this thing. 544 00:21:07,767 --> 00:21:10,342 Okay. 545 00:21:10,495 --> 00:21:12,103 - I look up at the clock, and I'm like, 546 00:21:12,330 --> 00:21:14,680 "oh, my god, I gotta sharpen this blade." 547 00:21:14,832 --> 00:21:16,757 ♪ ♪ 548 00:21:16,851 --> 00:21:19,685 I still have a little sliver of high-carbon there, 549 00:21:19,837 --> 00:21:21,445 So it should retain its edge. 550 00:21:21,597 --> 00:21:25,190 But I kind of wish we had a little bit more high-carbon. 551 00:21:25,285 --> 00:21:27,785 I don't want to take away any high-carbon steel. 552 00:21:27,936 --> 00:21:31,455 Then we got a mild steel knife, which isn't quite a knife. 553 00:21:31,607 --> 00:21:33,532 - Five. Four. 554 00:21:33,626 --> 00:21:36,852 Three. Two. One. 555 00:21:36,945 --> 00:21:38,612 Bladesmiths, put down your tools. 556 00:21:38,706 --> 00:21:40,798 This round is over. 557 00:21:41,025 --> 00:21:42,783 - I feel pretty proud with the work 558 00:21:42,877 --> 00:21:44,135 That I was able to accomplis. 559 00:21:44,362 --> 00:21:46,453 Given what I had, 560 00:21:46,472 --> 00:21:49,532 I'm pretty happy with the work I've done. 561 00:21:49,550 --> 00:21:51,291 [sighs] 562 00:21:51,311 --> 00:21:53,719 - All right, bladesmiths, welcome to the strength test: 563 00:21:53,813 --> 00:21:55,980 The rebar chop. 564 00:21:56,207 --> 00:21:57,464 To test the strength and durability of your edge 565 00:21:57,483 --> 00:21:59,317 As well as the overall construction of your blades, 566 00:21:59,468 --> 00:22:01,877 I'll be chopping into these rebar. 567 00:22:01,970 --> 00:22:02,820 Adam, you're up first. You ready? 568 00:22:02,971 --> 00:22:03,988 - Might as well be. 569 00:22:04,215 --> 00:22:05,548 - All right. 570 00:22:05,566 --> 00:22:07,066 ♪ ♪ 571 00:22:07,160 --> 00:22:08,567 - Last time I checked, I really didn't have 572 00:22:08,661 --> 00:22:10,644 That much high-carbon left out the edge of my blade. 573 00:22:10,738 --> 00:22:13,405 I'm just really hoping to make it through the strength test. 574 00:22:13,558 --> 00:22:20,338 ♪ ♪ 575 00:22:30,591 --> 00:22:34,000 ♪ ♪ 576 00:22:34,020 --> 00:22:35,244 - All right, adam. 577 00:22:35,337 --> 00:22:36,336 First off, this is a tough test. 578 00:22:36,430 --> 00:22:37,913 I think we all know that. 579 00:22:37,932 --> 00:22:40,841 And you brought your edge down to a really fine edge, 580 00:22:40,860 --> 00:22:45,029 And the test won a whole bunch of times. 581 00:22:45,256 --> 00:22:49,516 Everywhere I hit on this blade left a piece in that reba. 582 00:22:49,535 --> 00:22:51,017 The handle, it's on the small side, 583 00:22:51,037 --> 00:22:52,595 And a couple of times, 584 00:22:52,688 --> 00:22:54,446 That blade twisted in my hand as I was hitting. 585 00:22:54,540 --> 00:22:56,540 But blade's all in one piece, 586 00:22:56,767 --> 00:22:58,784 And it's got a good overall shape to it. 587 00:22:58,878 --> 00:23:01,770 Nice job. 588 00:23:01,864 --> 00:23:03,105 All right, nathan, you ready for this? 589 00:23:03,198 --> 00:23:04,273 - You bet. 590 00:23:04,291 --> 00:23:05,624 - Cool. 591 00:23:05,776 --> 00:23:07,292 ♪ ♪ 592 00:23:07,387 --> 00:23:08,886 - Rebar sucks. 593 00:23:09,113 --> 00:23:11,780 There is no reason to be chopping on rebar. 594 00:23:11,799 --> 00:23:14,633 My blade could break. The edge could fall off. 595 00:23:14,785 --> 00:23:16,969 It could just-- it could--it could be over. 596 00:23:17,121 --> 00:23:21,857 ♪ ♪ 597 00:23:25,721 --> 00:23:28,313 [knife clanging] 598 00:23:28,466 --> 00:23:34,561 ♪ ♪ 599 00:23:34,580 --> 00:23:37,489 - [chuckling] 600 00:23:37,642 --> 00:23:40,993 ♪ ♪ 601 00:23:41,087 --> 00:23:43,921 - Well, nathan, first off, you did a really good job 602 00:23:44,072 --> 00:23:45,664 Of taking most of that weight off 603 00:23:45,758 --> 00:23:47,908 And bulking up your handle to make it comfortable. 604 00:23:48,002 --> 00:23:51,262 Moving on to your blade, three hits did minimal damage. 605 00:23:51,489 --> 00:23:53,839 But in all, I think you made a good knife for this test. 606 00:23:53,991 --> 00:23:54,932 Nice job. 607 00:23:55,159 --> 00:23:57,342 - Thank you. 608 00:23:57,495 --> 00:23:58,602 - All right, stephanie. You ready for this? 609 00:23:58,829 --> 00:24:00,253 - I don't have a choice. - [laughs] 610 00:24:00,347 --> 00:24:01,830 That's true. That's true. 611 00:24:01,849 --> 00:24:03,666 ♪ ♪ 612 00:24:03,684 --> 00:24:05,592 - I had a big struggle getting those 613 00:24:05,611 --> 00:24:08,687 Two pieces welded together, so there's a big possibility 614 00:24:08,781 --> 00:24:11,006 That I could end up with two blades after this-- 615 00:24:11,025 --> 00:24:13,192 A little carbon bit and a chunk of mild steel. 616 00:24:13,286 --> 00:24:17,029 ♪ ♪ 617 00:24:17,123 --> 00:24:20,032 [knife clanging] 618 00:24:20,184 --> 00:24:26,964 ♪ ♪ 619 00:24:28,301 --> 00:24:30,542 [exhales] 620 00:24:30,695 --> 00:24:32,361 ♪ ♪ 621 00:24:32,379 --> 00:24:33,378 - All right, stephanie. 622 00:24:33,531 --> 00:24:36,289 Well, your edge took some damage. 623 00:24:36,383 --> 00:24:37,716 Right at the very edge, 624 00:24:37,868 --> 00:24:39,477 There is some chipping from the test. 625 00:24:39,704 --> 00:24:41,645 There's a couple of spots that I see 626 00:24:41,872 --> 00:24:43,555 Some of the unwelded steel right here, 627 00:24:43,708 --> 00:24:45,224 That's just moved a little bit in this test. 628 00:24:45,376 --> 00:24:48,210 But in all, it held up well. 629 00:24:48,303 --> 00:24:49,895 All in one piece. Nice job. 630 00:24:49,989 --> 00:24:52,047 - Thank you, sir. 631 00:24:52,066 --> 00:24:55,901 ♪ ♪ 632 00:24:55,995 --> 00:24:58,645 - All right, bladesmiths, this is the sharpness test: 633 00:24:58,739 --> 00:25:01,740 The ballistic tube slice. 634 00:25:01,892 --> 00:25:03,392 Adam, you're up first. You ready for this? 635 00:25:03,410 --> 00:25:05,577 - Yes, sir. - All right, let's do this. 636 00:25:05,671 --> 00:25:12,510 ♪ ♪ 637 00:25:20,745 --> 00:25:24,671 ♪ ♪ 638 00:25:24,690 --> 00:25:26,598 All right, adam, let's talk about your weapon here. 639 00:25:26,692 --> 00:25:28,751 Right here on the edges, where you took some damage, 640 00:25:28,844 --> 00:25:30,694 It's actually still sharp. 641 00:25:30,921 --> 00:25:32,512 And during the cut, it cut cleanly. 642 00:25:32,532 --> 00:25:35,257 Overall, sir, it'll cut. 643 00:25:35,276 --> 00:25:36,775 - Thank you. 644 00:25:36,869 --> 00:25:38,536 - All right, nathan, your turn, sir. You ready? 645 00:25:38,763 --> 00:25:41,096 - You bet. - All right, let's do thi. 646 00:25:41,115 --> 00:25:47,962 ♪ ♪ 647 00:25:58,616 --> 00:26:01,041 ♪ ♪ 648 00:26:01,135 --> 00:26:02,893 All right, nathan, let's talk about your weapon here. 649 00:26:03,045 --> 00:26:06,230 Despite having those rolls, it actually was not an issue 650 00:26:06,381 --> 00:26:08,957 In cutting on these ballistics tubes. 651 00:26:09,051 --> 00:26:11,293 Overall, sir, your weapon, it will cut. 652 00:26:11,312 --> 00:26:12,795 - Thank you. 653 00:26:12,888 --> 00:26:14,463 - All right, stephanie, your turn. You ready? 654 00:26:14,481 --> 00:26:16,481 - Yes, sir. - All right, let's do this. 655 00:26:16,634 --> 00:26:23,414 ♪ ♪ 656 00:26:32,833 --> 00:26:36,409 ♪ ♪ 657 00:26:36,429 --> 00:26:39,671 All right, stephanie, let's talk about your chopper her. 658 00:26:39,765 --> 00:26:42,491 Despite taking some damage on the strength test, 659 00:26:42,509 --> 00:26:44,493 It was not a factor in cutting these tubes. 660 00:26:44,586 --> 00:26:47,587 Overall, ma'am, your weapon will cut. 661 00:26:47,607 --> 00:26:49,181 - Thank you, sir. 662 00:26:49,333 --> 00:26:50,608 ♪ ♪ 663 00:26:50,835 --> 00:26:52,425 - All right, bladesmiths, the time has come 664 00:26:52,519 --> 00:26:54,945 For the judges to decide which two of you are gonna join us 665 00:26:55,172 --> 00:26:57,189 In the third and final round of this competition. 666 00:26:57,283 --> 00:26:58,690 So while they discuss, 667 00:26:58,784 --> 00:27:00,509 I'm gonna ask you to please step off the forge floor. 668 00:27:00,527 --> 00:27:07,124 ♪ ♪ 669 00:27:07,351 --> 00:27:08,441 All right, guys, we got three blades 670 00:27:08,535 --> 00:27:10,535 That took damage in the strength test, 671 00:27:10,630 --> 00:27:12,037 But only two of them are going in the final round. 672 00:27:12,131 --> 00:27:13,538 Dave, what do you think? 673 00:27:13,691 --> 00:27:15,949 - Adam took a fair amount of damage on that edge. 674 00:27:16,043 --> 00:27:17,951 And then we've got stephanie's blade. 675 00:27:17,970 --> 00:27:19,695 She's taken damage, 676 00:27:19,713 --> 00:27:21,363 And it looks like those welds are cutting loose. 677 00:27:21,456 --> 00:27:23,307 - Ben, what are your thoughts? 678 00:27:23,534 --> 00:27:25,291 - Adam's blade, his handle was a little small up 679 00:27:25,386 --> 00:27:26,718 Around the first two fingers, 680 00:27:26,871 --> 00:27:28,461 And I lost control a little bit a couple of times 681 00:27:28,481 --> 00:27:29,888 While I was swinging it. 682 00:27:30,040 --> 00:27:31,723 And it really got eaten up. 683 00:27:31,876 --> 00:27:33,225 Every time it hit the rebar, 684 00:27:33,377 --> 00:27:34,634 It took a big ol' chunk out of the blade. 685 00:27:34,728 --> 00:27:36,228 - Doug, what do you think? 686 00:27:36,322 --> 00:27:38,138 - It's really between stephanie and adam, 687 00:27:38,232 --> 00:27:40,324 And adam's seemed to be bigger damage than the other. 688 00:27:40,475 --> 00:27:42,142 - Well, a decision has to be made. 689 00:27:42,236 --> 00:27:43,827 Dave, you made yours? - Yep. 690 00:27:43,979 --> 00:27:45,145 - And ben? - Yeah. 691 00:27:45,239 --> 00:27:46,997 - How about you, doug? - Yes, I have. 692 00:27:47,224 --> 00:27:48,407 - All right, guys, we'll call them back in. 693 00:27:48,559 --> 00:27:50,075 ♪ ♪ 694 00:27:50,169 --> 00:27:52,152 All right, bladesmiths, the judges have deliberated, 695 00:27:52,246 --> 00:27:53,912 And they made a decision. 696 00:27:54,006 --> 00:27:56,064 The bladesmith who's gonna be leaving the forge is... 697 00:27:56,083 --> 00:28:00,010 ♪ ♪ 698 00:28:00,237 --> 00:28:01,586 Adam. 699 00:28:01,739 --> 00:28:03,572 Unfortunately, your blade didn't make the cut, 700 00:28:03,665 --> 00:28:05,849 And ben's gonna tell you why. 701 00:28:06,076 --> 00:28:08,668 - Adam, you ground a really acute edge on there, 702 00:28:08,762 --> 00:28:10,354 And every time I hit that rebar, 703 00:28:10,581 --> 00:28:13,173 It left pieces of your knife in there. 704 00:28:13,192 --> 00:28:14,358 That, coupled with the smaller handle, 705 00:28:14,585 --> 00:28:16,101 Which was more difficult for me to control, 706 00:28:16,195 --> 00:28:18,195 Really just added up to the reason we're sending you home. 707 00:28:18,422 --> 00:28:19,512 - Thank you. 708 00:28:19,606 --> 00:28:21,198 - Well, adam, we want to say thank you 709 00:28:21,349 --> 00:28:22,866 For letting us watch your work, but unfortunately, 710 00:28:23,018 --> 00:28:24,535 You're not gonna be moving forward in the competition. 711 00:28:24,762 --> 00:28:25,928 And at this point, I'm gonna have to ask you 712 00:28:26,021 --> 00:28:28,521 To please step off the forge floor. 713 00:28:28,615 --> 00:28:30,766 - I agree, for the most part. 714 00:28:30,859 --> 00:28:33,026 A little disappointed, myself. 715 00:28:33,120 --> 00:28:36,121 But at least doug said "it will cut." 716 00:28:36,273 --> 00:28:39,717 ♪ ♪ 717 00:28:39,944 --> 00:28:42,110 - Well, stephanie, nathan, congratulations. 718 00:28:42,204 --> 00:28:43,795 It is now down to the two of you moving forward 719 00:28:43,889 --> 00:28:46,448 Into the third and final round of this competition. 720 00:28:46,467 --> 00:28:48,058 Now, in this final round, we're sending you back 721 00:28:48,210 --> 00:28:51,119 To your home forges to build an iconic weapon from history. 722 00:28:51,213 --> 00:28:52,804 We want you to build this. 723 00:28:52,957 --> 00:28:56,141 ♪ ♪ 724 00:28:56,235 --> 00:28:58,310 Sergeant hayden's sword. 725 00:28:58,462 --> 00:29:01,980 ♪ ♪ 726 00:29:02,074 --> 00:29:03,574 - Sergeant william hayden, one of the first 727 00:29:03,725 --> 00:29:06,243 English colonists in 17th century connecticut, 728 00:29:06,470 --> 00:29:08,561 Is best known for his heroic actions 729 00:29:08,655 --> 00:29:11,415 During the pequot war of 1637. 730 00:29:11,642 --> 00:29:13,399 After rising tensions between the colonists 731 00:29:13,494 --> 00:29:15,085 And the pequot tribe erupted, 732 00:29:15,312 --> 00:29:16,569 Hayden and a group of english settlers 733 00:29:16,663 --> 00:29:18,571 Were sent to capture territory 734 00:29:18,591 --> 00:29:20,424 In modern-day mystic, connecticut. 735 00:29:20,575 --> 00:29:21,925 During the battle, 736 00:29:22,152 --> 00:29:23,409 With a sharp swipe of his single-edged, 737 00:29:23,504 --> 00:29:25,411 Slightly-curved blade, 738 00:29:25,506 --> 00:29:27,839 Hayden famously cut the string of a pequot warrior's bow 739 00:29:27,933 --> 00:29:30,492 That was taking direct aim at the english captain, 740 00:29:30,585 --> 00:29:32,677 John mason, saving his life. 741 00:29:32,772 --> 00:29:35,013 The original historic sword is still on display today 742 00:29:35,107 --> 00:29:37,849 In connecticut's historical society museum 743 00:29:38,002 --> 00:29:40,260 In hartford, connecticut. 744 00:29:40,354 --> 00:29:42,020 - It is a very intricate blade, 745 00:29:42,172 --> 00:29:43,839 And the ones you return should also be intricate, 746 00:29:43,857 --> 00:29:46,174 But make sure they fall within these parameters. 747 00:29:46,268 --> 00:29:47,767 You need to have a slightly-curved blade 748 00:29:47,787 --> 00:29:50,862 That measures between 23 and 25 inches. 749 00:29:51,015 --> 00:29:53,031 You need to have fullers on both sides of your blade. 750 00:29:53,183 --> 00:29:56,184 You need to have a symmetrical guard that has piercings in I. 751 00:29:56,203 --> 00:29:58,444 - I've never made a blade like that before, 752 00:29:58,539 --> 00:30:01,206 But it's something that I'm so looking forward to attempting. 753 00:30:01,358 --> 00:30:02,299 - All right, bladesmiths, 754 00:30:02,526 --> 00:30:03,801 When you come back to this forge, 755 00:30:04,028 --> 00:30:05,377 We want to see two blades that are worth at least 756 00:30:05,529 --> 00:30:07,638 $10,000 each, 'cause that's what one of you 757 00:30:07,865 --> 00:30:09,865 Is gonna be walking out of here with. 758 00:30:09,958 --> 00:30:12,034 So good luck. We will see you in four day. 759 00:30:12,127 --> 00:30:13,718 - Good luck. - Good luck. 760 00:30:13,871 --> 00:30:16,371 ♪ ♪ 761 00:30:16,464 --> 00:30:18,390 - I'm back in my home forge. 762 00:30:18,542 --> 00:30:19,724 I'm gonna make sergeant hayden's sword. 763 00:30:19,877 --> 00:30:21,209 I've got a big day ahead of me. 764 00:30:21,303 --> 00:30:22,561 All right, we're gonna get started. 765 00:30:22,655 --> 00:30:24,212 Plan is, first day, 766 00:30:24,231 --> 00:30:25,638 We're gonna try to get the blade forged out, 767 00:30:25,732 --> 00:30:27,473 Try to get it to shape. 768 00:30:27,568 --> 00:30:29,234 Heat, beat, repeat. 769 00:30:29,328 --> 00:30:31,069 I like it so far. 770 00:30:31,163 --> 00:30:32,830 I think we're gonna harden it. 771 00:30:33,057 --> 00:30:35,148 If I don't get this heat treat right, 772 00:30:35,242 --> 00:30:37,742 I'm gonna have to start over. I need it to stay straigh. 773 00:30:37,895 --> 00:30:40,170 ♪ ♪ 774 00:30:40,322 --> 00:30:41,746 The edge sounds good, feels good. 775 00:30:41,841 --> 00:30:43,231 I like it. 776 00:30:43,325 --> 00:30:44,508 I feel like today has gone 777 00:30:44,735 --> 00:30:46,568 Absolutely as good as it could've. 778 00:30:46,587 --> 00:30:49,588 ♪ ♪ 779 00:30:49,682 --> 00:30:52,015 - Back at my home forge in industry city, 780 00:30:52,242 --> 00:30:53,575 And I'm super excited to get started 781 00:30:53,594 --> 00:30:55,352 On sergeant hayden's sword. 782 00:30:55,579 --> 00:30:57,003 Let's do this. By the end of day one, 783 00:30:57,097 --> 00:30:58,597 I want to have a quenched blade, 784 00:30:58,749 --> 00:31:01,024 So I know the rest of my time is focused on 785 00:31:01,251 --> 00:31:03,509 Making sure that that is a perfect blade. 786 00:31:03,529 --> 00:31:05,921 My blade's the right length. Curve is the right depth. 787 00:31:06,014 --> 00:31:08,256 I'm feeling good, and I'm ready to quench. 788 00:31:08,350 --> 00:31:10,108 This is the moment of truth. 789 00:31:10,260 --> 00:31:15,113 ♪ ♪ 790 00:31:15,265 --> 00:31:17,599 Just like glass. Successful quench. 791 00:31:17,692 --> 00:31:20,102 I am feeling good. I am feeling tired. 792 00:31:20,120 --> 00:31:21,620 But good. 793 00:31:21,772 --> 00:31:23,455 ♪ ♪ 794 00:31:23,607 --> 00:31:26,032 - Day two. I like my blade, 795 00:31:26,051 --> 00:31:27,792 But I just feel like it's a little narrow. 796 00:31:27,887 --> 00:31:29,294 I feel like I need a little bit more mass, 797 00:31:29,446 --> 00:31:31,388 Which unfortunately means 798 00:31:31,539 --> 00:31:34,374 I'll have to forge another blade. 799 00:31:34,393 --> 00:31:38,136 All right, this is the beginnings of blade number two. 800 00:31:38,288 --> 00:31:39,396 Hopefully, I can make it through. 801 00:31:39,623 --> 00:31:41,732 Nothing like having to do it twice. 802 00:31:41,883 --> 00:31:43,125 I'm getting ready to go for the quench 803 00:31:43,218 --> 00:31:44,717 And hopefully get it straight. 804 00:31:44,737 --> 00:31:46,795 Well, I'm nervous. 805 00:31:46,813 --> 00:31:50,649 ♪ ♪ 806 00:31:50,801 --> 00:31:53,410 Whew, watch out now. Watch it. 807 00:31:53,561 --> 00:31:54,411 And it's straight. 808 00:31:54,638 --> 00:31:56,896 [laughs] I'm happy. 809 00:31:56,990 --> 00:32:01,476 I have successfully made two sword blades in two days. 810 00:32:01,495 --> 00:32:03,236 ♪ ♪ 811 00:32:03,255 --> 00:32:04,737 - It's day two. I'm feeling great. 812 00:32:04,831 --> 00:32:06,331 I'm gonna be working on 813 00:32:06,483 --> 00:32:09,317 Getting my guard shaped out and drilled in. 814 00:32:09,336 --> 00:32:11,319 I've got my mild steel bar in the forge, 815 00:32:11,338 --> 00:32:12,578 Bringing it up to temp. 816 00:32:12,598 --> 00:32:14,322 Once it's at the right temperature, 817 00:32:14,416 --> 00:32:15,766 I'm gonna be pressing it down, 818 00:32:15,993 --> 00:32:18,660 Trying to turn a long tube into a short pancake. 819 00:32:18,753 --> 00:32:20,753 I'm a little behind where I'd like to be. 820 00:32:20,847 --> 00:32:22,439 Barely made a dent. 821 00:32:22,590 --> 00:32:24,608 I spent a couple of hours working on my guard, 822 00:32:24,835 --> 00:32:26,944 But it isn't doing what I want it to do. 823 00:32:27,171 --> 00:32:29,020 I've gotta scrap this and start fresh. 824 00:32:29,173 --> 00:32:30,596 [sighs] 825 00:32:30,691 --> 00:32:31,782 Time is running out. 826 00:32:35,788 --> 00:32:38,455 I gotta change now or the whole day's gonna be sunk. 827 00:32:38,606 --> 00:32:39,698 That might work. 828 00:32:39,850 --> 00:32:43,868 ♪ ♪ 829 00:32:43,963 --> 00:32:45,687 Okay. 830 00:32:45,706 --> 00:32:47,613 It's the end of the day. I'm looking at my guard. 831 00:32:47,633 --> 00:32:48,781 It's a little fugly at the moment, 832 00:32:48,801 --> 00:32:51,451 But there's nothing tlc can't fix, 833 00:32:51,470 --> 00:32:53,545 And that's all gonna happen tomorrow. 834 00:32:53,697 --> 00:32:54,696 ♪ ♪ 835 00:32:54,789 --> 00:32:56,456 - Day four. The last day. 836 00:32:56,550 --> 00:32:58,308 I gotta put it together. 837 00:32:58,460 --> 00:33:01,703 I hope it goes good. I'm about where I want to be. 838 00:33:01,796 --> 00:33:03,888 I think I've made a decent replica 839 00:33:04,041 --> 00:33:05,373 Of sergeant hayden's sword. 840 00:33:05,467 --> 00:33:08,226 I've got my sergeant hayden sword completed. 841 00:33:08,378 --> 00:33:10,470 I feel like I've done the best that I can. 842 00:33:10,564 --> 00:33:12,714 I hope they like it. 843 00:33:12,807 --> 00:33:14,883 - Day four. Let's get it done. 844 00:33:14,901 --> 00:33:17,569 Today, I want to focus on fit and finish. 845 00:33:17,663 --> 00:33:20,889 Let's do it. Slow and steady. 846 00:33:20,982 --> 00:33:22,741 Don't want to break anything. 847 00:33:22,893 --> 00:33:24,576 - All right. - Hello, boys. 848 00:33:24,728 --> 00:33:27,746 I am ready to show my friends, theo and justin, 849 00:33:27,898 --> 00:33:30,248 Two former "forged in fire" contestants. 850 00:33:30,342 --> 00:33:31,675 - Well, that's looking deadly. 851 00:33:31,826 --> 00:33:33,401 Very proud of you. That looks great. 852 00:33:33,420 --> 00:33:34,753 - Thank you, thank you. 853 00:33:34,905 --> 00:33:37,422 I'm just excited to see the judges use it. 854 00:33:37,574 --> 00:33:43,928 ♪ ♪ 855 00:33:44,023 --> 00:33:46,839 - Well, stephanie, nathan, welcome back to the forge. 856 00:33:46,933 --> 00:33:48,841 So you just had four days to both work 857 00:33:48,935 --> 00:33:51,753 On your sergeant hayden swords, and they look fantastic. 858 00:33:51,846 --> 00:33:53,196 Before we get into testing, though, 859 00:33:53,348 --> 00:33:54,531 I want to hear about these blades. 860 00:33:54,758 --> 00:33:55,940 So, stephanie, how'd the build go for you? 861 00:33:56,093 --> 00:33:57,275 ♪ ♪ 862 00:33:57,427 --> 00:33:58,518 - The sword went smoothly. 863 00:33:58,612 --> 00:34:00,445 Built with 80crv2 for the blade, 864 00:34:00,597 --> 00:34:03,540 Mild steel for the guard and the butt cap. 865 00:34:03,767 --> 00:34:04,875 - Good choice. Nathan, how about you? 866 00:34:05,102 --> 00:34:06,117 How'd the build go? - It went pretty good. 867 00:34:06,270 --> 00:34:08,119 ♪ ♪ 868 00:34:08,213 --> 00:34:09,954 Blade's 5160. 869 00:34:10,107 --> 00:34:12,198 The butt cap and the guard are made out 870 00:34:12,217 --> 00:34:14,959 Of etched wrought iron and with a cocobolo handle. 871 00:34:15,054 --> 00:34:17,036 - Well, smiths, it is coming down to this: 872 00:34:17,130 --> 00:34:19,447 We've got a strength test, we've got a sharpness test, 873 00:34:19,466 --> 00:34:21,058 And up first, the keal. 874 00:34:21,285 --> 00:34:22,284 Doug? 875 00:34:22,302 --> 00:34:23,543 ♪ ♪ 876 00:34:23,562 --> 00:34:26,730 - Bladesmiths, welcome to the keal test. 877 00:34:26,881 --> 00:34:28,548 To find out how lethal your weapons are, 878 00:34:28,567 --> 00:34:30,141 I'm gonna take your weapons and deliver some lethal blos 879 00:34:30,294 --> 00:34:31,902 On this ballistics dummy. 880 00:34:32,129 --> 00:34:33,219 Stephanie, you're up first. You ready for this? 881 00:34:33,313 --> 00:34:34,554 - Go have your fun. 882 00:34:34,573 --> 00:34:36,798 - You bet I will. 883 00:34:36,891 --> 00:34:39,134 - I'm super excited to see it get tested. 884 00:34:39,227 --> 00:34:41,319 Making chef's knives, they don't really 885 00:34:41,413 --> 00:34:44,489 Get the same test that you do here at the forg. 886 00:34:44,641 --> 00:34:45,657 I can't wait to see what doug does with it. 887 00:34:45,809 --> 00:34:52,589 ♪ ♪ 888 00:34:52,816 --> 00:34:53,840 Cool. 889 00:35:00,265 --> 00:35:01,765 [dummy squelching] 890 00:35:09,333 --> 00:35:10,607 [laughs] 891 00:35:17,674 --> 00:35:21,434 ♪ ♪ 892 00:35:21,528 --> 00:35:23,436 - All right, stephanie, let's talk about your sword her. 893 00:35:23,530 --> 00:35:27,182 Your edge is sharp. 894 00:35:27,200 --> 00:35:29,184 I mean, that's one of the cleanest decapitations 895 00:35:29,202 --> 00:35:31,444 I've done with a sword. 896 00:35:31,538 --> 00:35:34,131 Overall, your weapon, it will keal. 897 00:35:34,358 --> 00:35:35,966 - Thank you. 898 00:35:36,193 --> 00:35:37,192 - All right, nathan, are you ready? 899 00:35:37,285 --> 00:35:39,544 It's your turn, sir. - You bet. 900 00:35:39,638 --> 00:35:40,862 When doug takes the head off of the dummy 901 00:35:40,881 --> 00:35:42,380 With stephanie's sword, 902 00:35:42,474 --> 00:35:46,792 My sword is gonna have to keep up with this. 903 00:35:46,887 --> 00:35:49,537 Everything can go wrong hitting the ballistics dummy. 904 00:35:49,556 --> 00:35:50,963 The blade could shatter. 905 00:35:50,983 --> 00:35:52,315 It could break off at the guard. 906 00:35:52,542 --> 00:35:54,726 It could just cause a catastrophic failure 907 00:35:54,820 --> 00:35:56,728 In every way. 908 00:35:56,880 --> 00:35:58,446 ♪ ♪ 909 00:36:02,386 --> 00:36:05,662 ♪ ♪ 910 00:36:10,836 --> 00:36:13,170 [dummy squelching] 911 00:36:25,409 --> 00:36:29,001 ♪ ♪ 912 00:36:29,095 --> 00:36:32,414 - All right, nathan, let's talk about your sword here. 913 00:36:32,432 --> 00:36:37,085 Those are very deep cuts. Every swing penetrated deep. 914 00:36:37,178 --> 00:36:39,437 Every thrust went all the way through. 915 00:36:39,589 --> 00:36:42,699 Your weapon, sir, it will keal. 916 00:36:42,926 --> 00:36:44,442 - Thank you. 917 00:36:44,594 --> 00:36:48,763 ♪ ♪ 918 00:36:48,782 --> 00:36:50,932 - All right, bladesmiths, you know what time it is. 919 00:36:51,025 --> 00:36:53,284 It's time for the strength test. 920 00:36:53,378 --> 00:36:55,194 To test the strength and durability of your blades, 921 00:36:55,214 --> 00:36:57,605 I'll be attacking our wooden palisades here. 922 00:36:57,699 --> 00:36:59,274 Stephanie, you're up first. You ready? 923 00:36:59,367 --> 00:37:00,291 - Oh, yeah. - Yeah? All right. 924 00:37:00,444 --> 00:37:05,964 ♪ ♪ 925 00:37:06,058 --> 00:37:09,017 [sword thunking] 926 00:37:22,407 --> 00:37:24,574 ♪ ♪ 927 00:37:24,801 --> 00:37:26,801 All right, so, stephanie, in the test, 928 00:37:26,820 --> 00:37:30,229 Your blade held up really well. There's one small chip it took, 929 00:37:30,249 --> 00:37:31,748 And then maybe a little bit of a glinting spot here, 930 00:37:31,899 --> 00:37:33,324 But it's still sharp. 931 00:37:33,418 --> 00:37:36,086 We get back to here, your tang kind of kicks this way 932 00:37:36,237 --> 00:37:37,812 And then sort of curves back this way, 933 00:37:37,905 --> 00:37:39,756 And what that does is every time I hit, 934 00:37:39,983 --> 00:37:42,166 It kind of rides forward into that guard. 935 00:37:42,261 --> 00:37:43,576 Didn't really hurt my knuckle, 936 00:37:43,595 --> 00:37:45,411 But over time, it's gonna be an issue. 937 00:37:45,505 --> 00:37:46,838 But everything's tight. 938 00:37:46,932 --> 00:37:48,598 It held up really well in this test. Good job. 939 00:37:48,825 --> 00:37:51,009 - Thank you. 940 00:37:51,161 --> 00:37:52,494 - All right, nathan, you're up. You ready? 941 00:37:52,587 --> 00:37:54,512 - You bet. 942 00:37:54,664 --> 00:38:01,361 ♪ ♪ 943 00:38:02,614 --> 00:38:05,282 [sword thunking] 944 00:38:18,188 --> 00:38:20,297 ♪ ♪ 945 00:38:20,448 --> 00:38:21,965 - So, nathan, really nicely done. 946 00:38:22,116 --> 00:38:24,192 I ran my fingernail down that blade, 947 00:38:24,285 --> 00:38:26,952 And I cannot feel any deformation, 948 00:38:26,972 --> 00:38:29,531 Any knicks, nothing, so it's pristine. 949 00:38:29,624 --> 00:38:33,476 Your handle shape--comfortable. It's got that nice flair to it. 950 00:38:33,703 --> 00:38:36,204 The guard's out of my way, so I'm not hitting it. 951 00:38:36,222 --> 00:38:37,705 Nicely done. Good sword. 952 00:38:37,724 --> 00:38:38,706 - Thank you. 953 00:38:38,725 --> 00:38:43,211 ♪ ♪ 954 00:38:43,229 --> 00:38:45,730 - All right, bladesmiths, this is the sharpness test: 955 00:38:45,824 --> 00:38:47,490 The fish slice. 956 00:38:47,642 --> 00:38:49,217 Now, a sharp edge should be able to cut 957 00:38:49,310 --> 00:38:50,885 All the way through this fish, 958 00:38:50,978 --> 00:38:52,662 And that's what I'd like to see. 959 00:38:52,889 --> 00:38:54,313 Stephanie, you're up first. You ready for this? 960 00:38:54,407 --> 00:38:55,573 - Go do your thing. 961 00:38:55,725 --> 00:39:02,339 ♪ ♪ 962 00:39:15,579 --> 00:39:17,929 ♪ ♪ 963 00:39:18,023 --> 00:39:20,598 - All right, stephanie, let's talk about your weapon here. 964 00:39:20,692 --> 00:39:23,434 When cutting through the salmon, no issues at al. 965 00:39:23,587 --> 00:39:25,420 It cut all the way through. 966 00:39:25,513 --> 00:39:26,529 Now, when we got to the grouper, 967 00:39:26,681 --> 00:39:28,606 Which is a scalier and thicker fish, 968 00:39:28,700 --> 00:39:30,200 You went more than half. 969 00:39:30,351 --> 00:39:31,926 Overall, it will cut. 970 00:39:31,945 --> 00:39:33,761 - Thank you. 971 00:39:33,780 --> 00:39:34,779 - All right, nathan, your turn, sir. You ready? 972 00:39:34,873 --> 00:39:36,614 - You bet. 973 00:39:36,766 --> 00:39:43,546 ♪ ♪ 974 00:39:50,113 --> 00:39:52,889 ♪ ♪ 975 00:39:53,116 --> 00:39:55,133 - All right, nathan, let's talk about your weapon here. 976 00:39:55,227 --> 00:39:57,468 Your edge, when cutting through the salmon, no resistance. 977 00:39:57,562 --> 00:39:59,120 Easy cuts. 978 00:39:59,139 --> 00:40:01,231 On the grouper, you cut in more than half. 979 00:40:01,458 --> 00:40:03,958 Overall, your weapon, it will cut. 980 00:40:03,977 --> 00:40:05,810 - Thank you. 981 00:40:05,962 --> 00:40:10,148 ♪ ♪ 982 00:40:10,242 --> 00:40:11,482 - Well, bladesmiths, in this third round, we asked you 983 00:40:11,576 --> 00:40:13,243 To go back to your home forges for four days 984 00:40:13,470 --> 00:40:16,654 And come back with strong, sharp, sergeant hayden swords, 985 00:40:16,806 --> 00:40:18,415 And you both did it. Now, in this competition, 986 00:40:18,642 --> 00:40:20,583 Only one of you can go home the champion, 987 00:40:20,735 --> 00:40:22,160 And our judges have talked it through, 988 00:40:22,312 --> 00:40:23,569 And they've made a decision. 989 00:40:23,588 --> 00:40:25,663 Today's "forged in fire" champion is... 990 00:40:25,757 --> 00:40:28,650 ♪ ♪ 991 00:40:28,743 --> 00:40:30,985 Nathan. Congratulations, man. 992 00:40:31,078 --> 00:40:32,336 Now, stephanie, unfortunately, 993 00:40:32,489 --> 00:40:33,763 Your blade did not make the cut, 994 00:40:33,915 --> 00:40:35,506 And dave baker's gonna tell you why. 995 00:40:35,600 --> 00:40:37,341 - Stephanie, you made a blade you can be proud of. 996 00:40:37,436 --> 00:40:38,993 It tested fantastically. 997 00:40:39,086 --> 00:40:40,419 But in the end, this came down 998 00:40:40,439 --> 00:40:42,605 To a matter of fit and finish and feel, 999 00:40:42,832 --> 00:40:46,017 And basically, your opponent just beat you by that much. 1000 00:40:46,111 --> 00:40:47,669 But you did a great job. 1001 00:40:47,687 --> 00:40:49,446 - Thank you. 1002 00:40:49,673 --> 00:40:51,189 - Well, stephanie, we want to say thank you 1003 00:40:51,341 --> 00:40:52,449 For your energy in the forge 1004 00:40:52,676 --> 00:40:53,841 And fighting through to the very end. 1005 00:40:53,935 --> 00:40:55,618 You gave us a beautiful blade. 1006 00:40:55,770 --> 00:40:57,436 But it did not come out on top today. 1007 00:40:57,456 --> 00:40:58,513 Unfortunately I'm gonna have to ask you 1008 00:40:58,606 --> 00:41:00,848 To please step off the forge floor. 1009 00:41:00,867 --> 00:41:02,125 ♪ ♪ 1010 00:41:02,352 --> 00:41:04,610 - This has been a crazy journey. 1011 00:41:04,704 --> 00:41:06,278 I'm very proud of my work, 1012 00:41:06,298 --> 00:41:08,798 But coming so close that you can almost taste it, 1013 00:41:08,950 --> 00:41:11,526 I definitely want to come back and give it one more go 1014 00:41:11,544 --> 00:41:13,211 To see if I can be the "forged in fire" champion. 1015 00:41:13,363 --> 00:41:16,030 ♪ ♪ 1016 00:41:16,123 --> 00:41:18,290 - Well, nathan, you know what that means, man. 1017 00:41:18,310 --> 00:41:19,550 You are the "forged in fire" champion, 1018 00:41:19,703 --> 00:41:22,053 And you just got yourself a check for $10,000. 1019 00:41:22,147 --> 00:41:23,204 Congratulations. 1020 00:41:23,223 --> 00:41:24,722 - I cannot believe I won. 1021 00:41:24,816 --> 00:41:28,151 I know it happened. It doesn't quite seem rea. 1022 00:41:28,302 --> 00:41:29,560 - How do you feel? 1023 00:41:29,654 --> 00:41:31,062 - I have no idea. 1024 00:41:31,156 --> 00:41:32,880 [laughter] 1025 00:41:32,899 --> 00:41:34,974 Making this weapon, I put everything I had into it, 1026 00:41:34,993 --> 00:41:37,885 Trying to make something nice, and I'm overwhelmed. 1027 00:41:37,904 --> 00:41:39,311 I cannot believe I own. 1028 00:41:39,405 --> 00:41:40,388 I'm nathan butcher. 1029 00:41:40,481 --> 00:41:42,406 I'm the "forged in fire" champion. 1030 00:41:42,559 --> 00:41:48,296 ♪ ♪