1 00:00:05,006 --> 00:00:08,248 [rock music] 2 00:00:08,342 --> 00:00:10,567 - Here in the forge, we have seen hundreds of smiths 3 00:00:10,586 --> 00:00:12,511 Create some of the most feared edged weapons in history. 4 00:00:12,738 --> 00:00:14,755 ♪ ♪ 5 00:00:14,849 --> 00:00:17,424 Now in honor of history's miniseries event, "colosseum," 6 00:00:17,576 --> 00:00:19,743 We have decided to transform our forge 7 00:00:19,762 --> 00:00:21,520 Into a roman gladiators aren. 8 00:00:21,747 --> 00:00:24,264 ♪ ♪ 9 00:00:24,358 --> 00:00:26,933 We are doing a competition series unlike anything 10 00:00:27,086 --> 00:00:28,861 You've ever seen. 11 00:00:29,012 --> 00:00:31,530 This is gladiators of the forge. 12 00:00:31,757 --> 00:00:33,757 ♪ ♪ 13 00:00:33,776 --> 00:00:36,276 Over the course of five episodes and ten battles, 14 00:00:36,428 --> 00:00:38,095 We will see bladesmiths go head-to-head 15 00:00:38,113 --> 00:00:39,538 In sudden death competitions. 16 00:00:39,765 --> 00:00:41,356 ♪ ♪ 17 00:00:41,450 --> 00:00:43,191 The winner will become the gladiator of the forge 18 00:00:43,285 --> 00:00:46,545 And earn a check for $5,000. 19 00:00:46,772 --> 00:00:48,288 Then they'll have the opportunity to go back 20 00:00:48,440 --> 00:00:50,774 Into the arena and fight again. 21 00:00:50,793 --> 00:00:52,109 Now if they keep winning, 22 00:00:52,202 --> 00:00:53,460 They will earn more and more money 23 00:00:53,554 --> 00:00:55,387 With bonuses along the way. 24 00:00:55,614 --> 00:00:58,465 ♪ ♪ 25 00:00:58,617 --> 00:01:00,300 So far, we've had four battles, 26 00:01:00,452 --> 00:01:03,287 One gladiator dethroned, 27 00:01:03,305 --> 00:01:05,806 And a new champion with two wins under his belt. 28 00:01:05,900 --> 00:01:08,975 You are now at a total of $10,000. Congratulations. 29 00:01:09,128 --> 00:01:10,294 - I'm here to win. 30 00:01:10,312 --> 00:01:11,978 My plan is to go as far as I can, 31 00:01:12,073 --> 00:01:14,239 Hopefully to the end of all of the gladiator battles. 32 00:01:14,466 --> 00:01:16,224 - Tonight, with two wins under his belt, 33 00:01:16,243 --> 00:01:18,135 Let's see if jesse has what it takes to be our 34 00:01:18,153 --> 00:01:20,579 Longest running gladiator of the forge. 35 00:01:20,806 --> 00:01:24,808 ♪ ♪ 36 00:01:24,827 --> 00:01:27,753 [tense music] 37 00:01:27,980 --> 00:01:32,816 ♪ ♪ 38 00:01:32,835 --> 00:01:34,334 - My name is jesse hu. 39 00:01:34,486 --> 00:01:36,486 I'm 19 years old coming from gilbert, arizona. 40 00:01:36,580 --> 00:01:39,247 And I'm the reigning gladiator of the forge. 41 00:01:39,341 --> 00:01:41,082 I have two wins under my belt, 42 00:01:41,176 --> 00:01:42,584 And I plan to keep winning. 43 00:01:42,603 --> 00:01:43,994 Coming into my third battle, 44 00:01:44,012 --> 00:01:46,087 I'm not starting from scratch anymore. 45 00:01:46,107 --> 00:01:47,998 I know where everything is in the shop. 46 00:01:48,091 --> 00:01:50,517 I'm not intimidated by the judges' glares. 47 00:01:50,611 --> 00:01:51,944 I feel pretty confident. 48 00:01:52,171 --> 00:01:54,762 ♪ ♪ 49 00:01:54,782 --> 00:01:56,356 - My name is eric perrault. 50 00:01:56,508 --> 00:01:58,450 I am 41 years old. 51 00:01:58,677 --> 00:02:01,620 I've been forging for two and a half years. 52 00:02:01,771 --> 00:02:05,365 I am a viking reenactor, hence the look. 53 00:02:05,517 --> 00:02:08,627 We do full steel combat. 54 00:02:08,778 --> 00:02:11,688 The vikings actually took a lot of things 55 00:02:11,781 --> 00:02:14,358 From the history of the roman empire. 56 00:02:14,376 --> 00:02:18,028 Having a knowledge of the techniques of combat is 57 00:02:18,046 --> 00:02:20,030 Definitely going to help when it comes 58 00:02:20,123 --> 00:02:22,307 To the techniques of making the weapons. 59 00:02:22,534 --> 00:02:24,534 ♪ ♪ 60 00:02:24,553 --> 00:02:27,537 - Bladesmiths, welcome to the forge. 61 00:02:27,556 --> 00:02:29,539 Gentlemen, you're here to compete in the fifth battle 62 00:02:29,633 --> 00:02:31,650 Of our gladiator of the forge competition. 63 00:02:31,877 --> 00:02:36,488 ♪ ♪ 64 00:02:36,715 --> 00:02:38,806 Here in our roman colosseum-themed forge, 65 00:02:38,901 --> 00:02:40,233 You guys are about to go head-to-head 66 00:02:40,327 --> 00:02:41,994 In a sudden death battle 67 00:02:42,221 --> 00:02:44,404 Where you'll be building a blade from start to finish 68 00:02:44,556 --> 00:02:46,223 In only eight hours. 69 00:02:46,241 --> 00:02:48,058 Now, gentlemen, when the time runs out, 70 00:02:48,151 --> 00:02:49,409 You'll be asked to present your finished work 71 00:02:49,503 --> 00:02:50,911 To our panel of expert judges 72 00:02:51,063 --> 00:02:52,654 Who will put your blades through a series of tests. 73 00:02:52,673 --> 00:02:53,839 Gentlemen, they are the ones 74 00:02:53,990 --> 00:02:55,507 Who are making all the decisions today, 75 00:02:55,659 --> 00:02:57,176 Deciding which one of you is coming out 76 00:02:57,403 --> 00:02:59,344 Gladiator of the forge, and who's heading home. 77 00:02:59,571 --> 00:03:01,922 ♪ ♪ 78 00:03:02,074 --> 00:03:04,850 Now, jesse, you have two notches on your victory bel. 79 00:03:05,077 --> 00:03:09,095 This could potentially be your third win totaling $15,00. 80 00:03:09,190 --> 00:03:11,248 If you win five or more times, 81 00:03:11,266 --> 00:03:14,918 You will also be receiving that bonus check of $10,000. 82 00:03:14,937 --> 00:03:16,586 Now, eric, this is your first battle. 83 00:03:16,680 --> 00:03:18,697 You're here to dethrone our current champion, 84 00:03:18,848 --> 00:03:22,426 Take your first title and a check for $5,000. 85 00:03:22,519 --> 00:03:24,277 - My competitor, he's been here, 86 00:03:24,430 --> 00:03:25,946 He knows what's going on. 87 00:03:26,098 --> 00:03:28,189 So he has an idea of what's coming. 88 00:03:28,283 --> 00:03:30,267 And that's a little nerve-wracking 89 00:03:30,360 --> 00:03:34,696 Knowing that I don't know, but he does. 90 00:03:34,715 --> 00:03:36,790 - In order to find out which weapon from the ever-changing 91 00:03:36,942 --> 00:03:39,292 Wall of gladiator weapons we have here you will be building, 92 00:03:39,445 --> 00:03:41,628 As well as the forge welding technique that you'll both use, 93 00:03:41,722 --> 00:03:43,113 We're gonna flip a coin. 94 00:03:43,131 --> 00:03:45,966 Here I have an authentic roman empire coin. 95 00:03:46,060 --> 00:03:47,709 Eric, since you're the challenger, you get to choose. 96 00:03:47,803 --> 00:03:49,394 Heads or tails? - Tails. 97 00:03:49,546 --> 00:03:50,470 - All right, if it lands on tails, 98 00:03:50,564 --> 00:03:51,730 You'll get first choice. 99 00:03:51,881 --> 00:03:53,065 You ready? 100 00:03:53,292 --> 00:03:58,237 ♪ ♪ 101 00:03:58,464 --> 00:03:59,796 It landed on heads. 102 00:03:59,815 --> 00:04:02,890 That means, jesse, weapon or forge welding technique? 103 00:04:02,985 --> 00:04:05,819 - I want the weapon. 104 00:04:05,971 --> 00:04:08,321 - You know how this works. What are you thinking? 105 00:04:08,415 --> 00:04:10,249 - This time around I'm a little bit more confident. 106 00:04:10,476 --> 00:04:13,067 I've proven to myself that I can actually win, 107 00:04:13,161 --> 00:04:16,313 And I want to scare my opponent. 108 00:04:16,331 --> 00:04:18,757 I'm thinking the sica sword. 109 00:04:18,984 --> 00:04:22,986 ♪ ♪ 110 00:04:23,005 --> 00:04:25,672 - The sica traces its origins back to the first century 111 00:04:25,824 --> 00:04:27,841 Where it was widely used by thracian gladiators 112 00:04:27,993 --> 00:04:29,843 In the roman colosseum. 113 00:04:29,937 --> 00:04:32,345 Featuring a large hooked, double-edged blade, 114 00:04:32,498 --> 00:04:34,922 This deadly weapon was specifically designed to reach 115 00:04:35,017 --> 00:04:38,502 Around shields to deliver cuts and slashes on an enemy. 116 00:04:38,520 --> 00:04:40,261 While its unique curve 117 00:04:40,281 --> 00:04:42,522 Made the sica a formidable opponent in battle, 118 00:04:42,616 --> 00:04:44,283 It proved extremely challenging for bladesmiths 119 00:04:44,510 --> 00:04:46,860 To replicate back in a season four competition 120 00:04:46,954 --> 00:04:48,361 On "forged in fire." 121 00:04:48,514 --> 00:04:49,771 - All right, gentlemen, 122 00:04:49,865 --> 00:04:51,773 You will both be building the sica today. 123 00:04:51,792 --> 00:04:53,441 When you turn them in, make sure they meet 124 00:04:53,535 --> 00:04:55,035 These following parameters. 125 00:04:55,187 --> 00:04:56,962 Your blade length measured from tip 126 00:04:57,189 --> 00:04:58,855 To where the cutting edge ends in a straight line 127 00:04:58,874 --> 00:05:01,875 Needs to be between 19 and 21 inches. 128 00:05:02,027 --> 00:05:03,785 Your blade needs to be double-edged 129 00:05:03,804 --> 00:05:05,470 And have a medial ridge. 130 00:05:05,622 --> 00:05:08,365 There needs to be an angular bend in your blade. 131 00:05:08,458 --> 00:05:10,383 Need to have a wooden guard with a metal plate 132 00:05:10,536 --> 00:05:12,144 And a globe pommel. 133 00:05:12,371 --> 00:05:14,554 Now, eric, because jesse got to pick the weapon, 134 00:05:14,706 --> 00:05:16,056 That leaves you with the forge welding technique. 135 00:05:16,150 --> 00:05:17,874 What are you thinking? 136 00:05:17,893 --> 00:05:20,152 - Ladder pattern damascus. - Ladder pattern damascus. 137 00:05:20,303 --> 00:05:21,469 All right, now do you want to have 138 00:05:21,488 --> 00:05:23,471 Any minimum layer count? 139 00:05:23,490 --> 00:05:25,490 - 120. 140 00:05:25,717 --> 00:05:27,901 - There we go. I love it. - [blows raspberry] 141 00:05:28,053 --> 00:05:32,497 - I'm going with the 120-layer ladder pattern damascus 142 00:05:32,649 --> 00:05:34,482 Because I'm comfortable with damascus, 143 00:05:34,501 --> 00:05:37,394 And I'm hoping that the high layer count 144 00:05:37,487 --> 00:05:40,154 Might trip up my younger opponent. 145 00:05:40,248 --> 00:05:42,248 - Good luck, gentlemen. Stay sharp. 146 00:05:42,343 --> 00:05:43,917 Your time starts now. 147 00:05:44,011 --> 00:05:46,845 [upbeat rock music] 148 00:05:47,072 --> 00:05:48,513 ♪ ♪ 149 00:05:48,740 --> 00:05:50,682 We got an interesting matchup today, guys. 150 00:05:50,909 --> 00:05:53,410 We've got a modern engineer against a viking 151 00:05:53,503 --> 00:05:55,929 In a colosseum themed competition. 152 00:05:56,081 --> 00:05:58,765 Our smiths are starting with 12 layers of 1095, 153 00:05:58,917 --> 00:06:02,252 12 layers of 15n20, totaling 24 layers. 154 00:06:02,270 --> 00:06:04,254 - That's more than enough steel to make this blade. 155 00:06:04,347 --> 00:06:06,606 - Ladder pattern I'm not too concerned about, 156 00:06:06,758 --> 00:06:08,758 It is what he said after that scared me. 157 00:06:08,852 --> 00:06:12,278 [chuckles] 120 layers, man, why? 158 00:06:12,373 --> 00:06:14,781 That is a big billet. 159 00:06:14,933 --> 00:06:16,357 ♪ ♪ 160 00:06:16,451 --> 00:06:18,359 My first billet is 24 layers. 161 00:06:18,453 --> 00:06:20,528 And my plan is to get it drawn out 162 00:06:20,622 --> 00:06:22,122 And then cut it up into five. 163 00:06:22,274 --> 00:06:25,125 That would bring me to a total of exactly 120 layers. 164 00:06:25,219 --> 00:06:26,960 Back in high school, I played a bunch of sports. 165 00:06:27,112 --> 00:06:28,703 I ran track and field. 166 00:06:28,722 --> 00:06:31,281 I played basketball, volleyball, varsity swimming. 167 00:06:31,374 --> 00:06:33,392 All right. 168 00:06:33,619 --> 00:06:35,209 Although these sports don't really have anything 169 00:06:35,229 --> 00:06:37,729 To do with smithing, helping keep me in shape 170 00:06:37,881 --> 00:06:40,640 Has made sure that I hit harder and hit for longer 171 00:06:40,734 --> 00:06:43,068 To deal with anything this competition throws me. 172 00:06:43,295 --> 00:06:46,796 ♪ ♪ 173 00:06:46,815 --> 00:06:51,576 - Eight hours is not a lot of time to do this at all. 174 00:06:51,803 --> 00:06:54,061 This is a one-handed sword we're making, 175 00:06:54,081 --> 00:06:56,306 It can't be heavy. 176 00:06:56,324 --> 00:07:01,903 So I'm starting with 14 layers of 15n20 and 1095. 177 00:07:01,922 --> 00:07:03,647 Welding! 178 00:07:03,665 --> 00:07:06,091 I'm going to have to cut it into three, 179 00:07:06,318 --> 00:07:09,653 Restack it-- that will give me 42 layers. 180 00:07:09,746 --> 00:07:11,154 And then I'm going to have to cut it 181 00:07:11,247 --> 00:07:12,747 Into three and restack it again 182 00:07:12,841 --> 00:07:15,434 In order to get to my 126 layers. 183 00:07:15,585 --> 00:07:18,495 - Eric's only got 14 layers in his initial stack, 184 00:07:18,513 --> 00:07:19,996 Where jesse's using every single one 185 00:07:20,089 --> 00:07:21,665 Of the 24 layers we gave him. 186 00:07:21,758 --> 00:07:24,258 - Well, that's just causing more work for eric 187 00:07:24,278 --> 00:07:27,094 Because he's gonna have to stretch out that steel further, 188 00:07:27,114 --> 00:07:29,614 Stack it more, and he's also going to lose 189 00:07:29,841 --> 00:07:32,951 More material when he's grinding all those pieces flat. 190 00:07:33,178 --> 00:07:35,620 - If I fall short on the amount of steel, 191 00:07:35,847 --> 00:07:38,531 I may have to just start from scratch again. 192 00:07:38,684 --> 00:07:39,683 Hopefully I have enough. 193 00:07:39,776 --> 00:07:40,792 [chuckles] 194 00:07:41,019 --> 00:07:44,111 ♪ ♪ 195 00:07:44,131 --> 00:07:46,131 - Jesse going for his first press. 196 00:07:46,282 --> 00:07:47,782 Massive stack. 197 00:07:47,876 --> 00:07:50,210 - Jesse's doing a good job 198 00:07:50,362 --> 00:07:52,804 Keeping everything nice and even. 199 00:07:53,031 --> 00:07:54,455 - Once I'm certain that my welds are set, 200 00:07:54,475 --> 00:07:55,974 I get ready to draw out my billet. 201 00:07:56,201 --> 00:07:58,051 ♪ ♪ 202 00:07:58,145 --> 00:08:00,145 - Look at the color that jesse works his billet at. 203 00:08:00,372 --> 00:08:01,871 - Nice. 204 00:08:01,890 --> 00:08:03,482 - Now I've got my billet drawn out to approximately 205 00:08:03,633 --> 00:08:06,151 18, 19 inches, I bring it over to the chop saw 206 00:08:06,378 --> 00:08:07,986 And begin chopping it into five pieces. 207 00:08:08,213 --> 00:08:11,047 ♪ ♪ 208 00:08:11,066 --> 00:08:12,716 Let's go. 209 00:08:12,734 --> 00:08:14,884 Now that the pieces are chopped, I want to make sure 210 00:08:14,903 --> 00:08:16,828 That all of the welding surfaces are clean. 211 00:08:17,055 --> 00:08:19,331 ♪ ♪ 212 00:08:19,558 --> 00:08:21,649 Restacking is definitely very nerve-wracking in ths 213 00:08:21,668 --> 00:08:24,336 Competition because it just leaves more room for erro, 214 00:08:24,563 --> 00:08:25,670 And I don't want my piece to break. 215 00:08:25,897 --> 00:08:32,902 ♪ ♪ 216 00:08:32,921 --> 00:08:35,071 - Eric's hand-setting his weld, 217 00:08:35,164 --> 00:08:36,998 Making sure everything's nice and tight. 218 00:08:37,017 --> 00:08:39,075 - I've got my welds set, 219 00:08:39,168 --> 00:08:41,019 And now it's time to draw this billet out. 220 00:08:41,246 --> 00:08:45,932 ♪ ♪ 221 00:08:46,084 --> 00:08:47,934 I get my three pieces, 222 00:08:48,086 --> 00:08:50,754 And then it's back to the welder. 223 00:08:50,772 --> 00:08:52,364 And I'm back to the forge again. 224 00:08:54,926 --> 00:08:57,351 I realize that I may have been taking a little 225 00:08:57,371 --> 00:08:59,612 More steel off of the billet than I really 226 00:08:59,765 --> 00:09:01,431 Needed to take off of the billet. 227 00:09:01,449 --> 00:09:03,116 - Looking at eric's billet, 228 00:09:03,210 --> 00:09:05,785 It just doesn't look like it's got enough steel. 229 00:09:05,937 --> 00:09:08,380 ♪ ♪ 230 00:09:08,531 --> 00:09:13,126 - Bladesmiths, we got two hours down, six hours to go. 231 00:09:13,278 --> 00:09:14,535 - I'm pressing my billet down on the press, 232 00:09:14,629 --> 00:09:17,130 And it seems my welds were perfect. 233 00:09:17,282 --> 00:09:17,973 And then it dawns on me... 234 00:09:22,120 --> 00:09:24,378 - In the raindrop pattern damascus challenge, 235 00:09:24,398 --> 00:09:26,898 Jesse drilled more holes than I've ever seen in a billet. 236 00:09:27,125 --> 00:09:29,734 ♪ ♪ 237 00:09:29,961 --> 00:09:32,737 I'm curious to see how he goes about this ladder. 238 00:09:32,964 --> 00:09:34,406 - I can definitely use an angle grinder to do this, 239 00:09:34,557 --> 00:09:37,317 But I hate angle grinders. 240 00:09:37,469 --> 00:09:39,411 I decided to just use the flat platen instead. 241 00:09:39,638 --> 00:09:41,746 - Only thing that worries me about jesse is, 242 00:09:41,973 --> 00:09:44,307 He's putting these in very aggressively, 243 00:09:44,400 --> 00:09:45,584 But he doesn't have a blade shape yet. 244 00:09:45,811 --> 00:09:47,586 He's still got a thick bar of damascus. 245 00:09:47,813 --> 00:09:49,646 - Yeah. 246 00:09:49,664 --> 00:09:51,164 - So I get my ladder pattern ground in, 247 00:09:51,316 --> 00:09:52,982 And then I flatten it out. 248 00:09:53,076 --> 00:09:55,318 I get ready to forge out my blade. 249 00:09:55,337 --> 00:09:57,153 - There we go. - There we go! 250 00:09:57,246 --> 00:10:00,156 Jesse putting the bend in on the anvil. 251 00:10:00,175 --> 00:10:02,416 Both of our smiths have drawn their first billets out, 252 00:10:02,510 --> 00:10:04,160 Cut 'em and restack. 253 00:10:04,179 --> 00:10:06,496 The difference is, jesse's making a blade no, 254 00:10:06,589 --> 00:10:08,514 Eric's still making a billet. 255 00:10:08,667 --> 00:10:15,021 ♪ ♪ 256 00:10:15,173 --> 00:10:17,006 - The welds feel great. 257 00:10:17,025 --> 00:10:20,343 I'm back drawing out, looking for that 12-inch billet again 258 00:10:20,362 --> 00:10:25,624 So I can get my second restack to get me to 126 layers. 259 00:10:25,851 --> 00:10:28,184 I'm becoming a little bit more concerned 260 00:10:28,277 --> 00:10:31,630 With the amount of steel that I started with, 261 00:10:31,857 --> 00:10:35,634 So I decide on my second restack to grind 262 00:10:35,785 --> 00:10:39,879 Only the faces that need to be ground, 263 00:10:39,973 --> 00:10:42,532 In order to save that little bit of extra steel 264 00:10:42,625 --> 00:10:45,718 On the outsides of my restack billet. 265 00:10:45,871 --> 00:10:49,055 - If he doesn't do everything perfectly from this point o, 266 00:10:49,149 --> 00:10:52,817 He's not gonna have enough steel to finish this blade out. 267 00:10:53,044 --> 00:10:55,378 - I've saved as much steel as I could. 268 00:10:55,397 --> 00:10:57,656 I'm hoping I have enough. 269 00:10:57,883 --> 00:11:00,975 ♪ ♪ 270 00:11:01,069 --> 00:11:03,144 - Now that I've got my blade forged completely to shape, 271 00:11:03,238 --> 00:11:05,497 I get ready to heat treat my blade. 272 00:11:05,724 --> 00:11:06,906 I've never quenched a blade with a bend 273 00:11:07,000 --> 00:11:08,741 This big in it before. 274 00:11:08,835 --> 00:11:11,728 And I don't know how bends in blades react to the quenc, 275 00:11:11,821 --> 00:11:14,005 And I don't know if I'm gonna have a crack there later on. 276 00:11:14,157 --> 00:11:16,675 If the blade cracks in the quench, I am toast. 277 00:11:16,902 --> 00:11:21,738 ♪ ♪ 278 00:11:21,831 --> 00:11:23,848 - Jesse has quenched. - Nice. 279 00:11:24,075 --> 00:11:26,000 ♪ ♪ 280 00:11:26,019 --> 00:11:27,076 - I think we're good. 281 00:11:27,095 --> 00:11:28,428 It looks great. 282 00:11:28,580 --> 00:11:30,355 I am feeling very solid. 283 00:11:30,582 --> 00:11:33,007 That's good. 284 00:11:33,101 --> 00:11:36,343 - Bladesmiths, you have 4 hours and 30 minutes left. 285 00:11:36,438 --> 00:11:39,272 - I get my second restack done. 286 00:11:39,424 --> 00:11:41,925 I've hit my 120-layer parameter. 287 00:11:41,943 --> 00:11:45,278 Now it's just time to draw this billet back out, 288 00:11:45,430 --> 00:11:49,766 And this time we get to draw it out into a sword. 289 00:11:49,859 --> 00:11:52,210 I get my ladder pattern ground in. 290 00:11:52,437 --> 00:11:55,714 I get the whole piece of steel down to my final dimensio. 291 00:11:55,941 --> 00:11:58,608 Oh, [bleep]. 292 00:11:58,701 --> 00:12:01,461 And I'm still about 2 inches short 293 00:12:01,555 --> 00:12:04,038 Of what I need to be with the blade length. 294 00:12:04,057 --> 00:12:05,465 - Oh, boy, eric. 295 00:12:05,617 --> 00:12:07,708 - He can't make that much longer, 296 00:12:07,802 --> 00:12:10,895 Not without winding up with a paper-thin edge on this thing. 297 00:12:11,122 --> 00:12:15,291 - So I decide to add a little bit of a taper 298 00:12:15,384 --> 00:12:18,403 To gain a little bit of extra length. 299 00:12:18,554 --> 00:12:20,739 - Now this is something that I do like seeing. 300 00:12:20,890 --> 00:12:23,557 He's gaining probably an inch, inch and a quarter 301 00:12:23,577 --> 00:12:24,909 Of length in that blade. 302 00:12:27,396 --> 00:12:31,324 - It works, and I am ecstatic 303 00:12:31,476 --> 00:12:33,234 With the fact that I managed to make this 304 00:12:33,328 --> 00:12:35,420 Small amount of steel work. 305 00:12:35,647 --> 00:12:40,666 ♪ ♪ 306 00:12:40,819 --> 00:12:43,653 - I still have to get my blade sharpened, 307 00:12:43,746 --> 00:12:46,765 And the sica is very awkwardly shaped. 308 00:12:46,992 --> 00:12:48,082 Essentially, you have eight different spots 309 00:12:48,101 --> 00:12:50,009 To grind on the blade, 310 00:12:50,161 --> 00:12:52,419 So you need to allocate a lot more time on the grinder, 311 00:12:52,439 --> 00:12:54,180 And it's proving to be a lot more difficult than I thought. 312 00:12:54,274 --> 00:12:55,774 - Grinding that blade 313 00:12:55,925 --> 00:12:57,424 Ain't a walk in the park. - No. 314 00:12:57,444 --> 00:12:59,110 - That inside bend 315 00:12:59,262 --> 00:13:01,428 Is what keeps kind of baffling my head. 316 00:13:01,448 --> 00:13:03,356 How do you go about having an edge 317 00:13:03,508 --> 00:13:06,284 That goes at 135-degree angle up? 318 00:13:06,511 --> 00:13:08,286 - Start at the elbow and work your way out. 319 00:13:08,437 --> 00:13:10,013 - Exact-- yes. 320 00:13:10,031 --> 00:13:11,289 - I sharpen it as best I can, 321 00:13:11,516 --> 00:13:12,865 And it's time to move on to the handle. 322 00:13:13,018 --> 00:13:14,775 ♪ ♪ 323 00:13:14,869 --> 00:13:19,022 - Bladesmiths, you have 2 hours and 30 minutes remaining. 324 00:13:19,040 --> 00:13:21,115 I know we were all pretty worried about eric. 325 00:13:21,209 --> 00:13:22,967 I personally am very impressed. 326 00:13:23,119 --> 00:13:25,878 He was able to work it out, get the shape we need. 327 00:13:25,972 --> 00:13:28,640 - Eric did a great job with what he had to work with, 328 00:13:28,867 --> 00:13:30,642 And he turned it around in like a half an hour. 329 00:13:30,869 --> 00:13:32,626 - It's time to throw it into the oil. 330 00:13:32,646 --> 00:13:34,145 - There it is. - All right. 331 00:13:34,372 --> 00:13:36,039 - All right, eric has quenched his blade. 332 00:13:36,132 --> 00:13:38,558 - I check it, and I've got myself 333 00:13:38,652 --> 00:13:40,318 A pretty darn straight blade. 334 00:13:40,545 --> 00:13:41,878 ♪ ♪ 335 00:13:41,971 --> 00:13:42,879 [chuckles] 336 00:13:42,897 --> 00:13:44,380 I'm ecstatic. 337 00:13:44,473 --> 00:13:46,232 And then I realize I've still got to do 338 00:13:46,326 --> 00:13:48,142 All of my handle work. 339 00:13:48,161 --> 00:13:50,144 I can't afford any mistakes, 340 00:13:50,163 --> 00:13:52,163 And I have got to be on my game. 341 00:13:52,390 --> 00:13:54,332 ♪ ♪ 342 00:13:54,483 --> 00:13:55,834 - Oh, [bleep]. 343 00:13:55,985 --> 00:13:59,170 - Guys, eric's handle material just broke in half. 344 00:13:59,397 --> 00:14:00,746 - Son of a [bleep]. 345 00:14:00,899 --> 00:14:04,417 I don't know exactly what I should do right now. 346 00:14:04,511 --> 00:14:08,829 I don't have time left to start a whole new handle. 347 00:14:08,923 --> 00:14:11,349 - Oh, this is not looking good. 348 00:14:11,576 --> 00:14:11,975 ♪ ♪ 349 00:14:17,006 --> 00:14:20,766 I am lucky in that the split is perfectly centered. 350 00:14:20,919 --> 00:14:25,104 So I figure it's gonna be quicker and easier to just 351 00:14:25,198 --> 00:14:27,423 Stick it back together and put a pin through it. 352 00:14:27,442 --> 00:14:29,033 ♪ ♪ 353 00:14:29,185 --> 00:14:31,852 - Oh, my god. He's gonna do a mortise handle. 354 00:14:31,872 --> 00:14:33,872 - That seems like a very risky move. 355 00:14:34,023 --> 00:14:35,448 He knows he's got brittle handle material, 356 00:14:35,542 --> 00:14:36,782 And you guys are gonna put it through the wringer. 357 00:14:36,935 --> 00:14:39,268 ♪ ♪ 358 00:14:39,287 --> 00:14:41,954 - Ain't pretty, but it'll work. 359 00:14:42,048 --> 00:14:46,292 It goes through no problem, and I am so relieved. 360 00:14:46,444 --> 00:14:47,868 ♪ ♪ 361 00:14:47,888 --> 00:14:51,372 - You guys have 60 minutes remaining. 362 00:14:51,391 --> 00:14:53,374 - Now that I have the handle blocks glued onto my tang, 363 00:14:53,393 --> 00:14:55,560 It's time to put that mechanical connection in. 364 00:14:55,711 --> 00:14:58,121 My plan for the mechanical connection is to put two pins, 365 00:14:58,139 --> 00:14:59,622 One through the actual handle block, 366 00:14:59,641 --> 00:15:01,791 And one through the pommel. 367 00:15:01,809 --> 00:15:03,126 I put the pin hole through the handle block 368 00:15:03,219 --> 00:15:04,477 And it goes very smoothly. 369 00:15:04,629 --> 00:15:05,795 Then I move on to my pommel... 370 00:15:05,813 --> 00:15:07,146 ♪ ♪ 371 00:15:07,298 --> 00:15:08,464 Oh, [bleep]. 372 00:15:08,483 --> 00:15:10,724 And it is not simple at all. 373 00:15:10,744 --> 00:15:11,892 What? 374 00:15:11,986 --> 00:15:13,578 I can't drill through it. 375 00:15:13,805 --> 00:15:15,321 I need to have a mechanical connection 376 00:15:15,415 --> 00:15:17,323 Between the pommel and the actual handle. 377 00:15:17,475 --> 00:15:19,400 If the pommel flies off when they test it, 378 00:15:19,419 --> 00:15:20,901 It could be the thing to send me home. 379 00:15:20,921 --> 00:15:24,405 - I hope he doesn't rely on just glue. 380 00:15:24,424 --> 00:15:25,831 - I have to think of another way 381 00:15:25,984 --> 00:15:28,409 To put a mechanical connection on the pommel. 382 00:15:28,503 --> 00:15:29,652 I'm starting to panic, 383 00:15:29,745 --> 00:15:31,095 And I need to think of something fast. 384 00:15:31,322 --> 00:15:32,913 [groans] 385 00:15:32,933 --> 00:15:35,249 - In the last competition, I think it's safe to say ths 386 00:15:35,268 --> 00:15:38,678 Is the first time we've seen the pressure really hit jesse. 387 00:15:38,830 --> 00:15:40,329 - I shape the pommel as best I can, 388 00:15:40,423 --> 00:15:42,682 And I bring it over to the welder. 389 00:15:42,776 --> 00:15:46,002 I'm gonna make a weld bead so big it acts as a nut 390 00:15:46,020 --> 00:15:49,021 So that the pommel can't physically slide off. 391 00:15:49,174 --> 00:15:51,174 - Well, the only thing I worry about is that I didn't see 392 00:15:51,192 --> 00:15:54,268 Jesse get any kind of a washer to put around that tang. 393 00:15:54,362 --> 00:15:57,013 - And the danger there is it'll loosen up during our testing. 394 00:15:57,031 --> 00:15:58,957 ♪ ♪ 395 00:15:59,108 --> 00:16:03,202 - Bladesmiths, you have 15 minutes before testing begins. 396 00:16:03,354 --> 00:16:05,797 - I'm stressed at this point. 397 00:16:05,948 --> 00:16:09,116 I need to make this handle usable. 398 00:16:09,135 --> 00:16:11,803 - They both spent so much time on the blades themselves, 399 00:16:12,030 --> 00:16:13,787 I feel like the handle isn't given enough 400 00:16:13,807 --> 00:16:15,456 Time to really shine. 401 00:16:15,550 --> 00:16:18,792 - This handle is ugly, but it's not moving around. 402 00:16:18,812 --> 00:16:22,888 And that's all that really matters to me at this point. 403 00:16:23,041 --> 00:16:25,316 I still have to put an edge on this blade, 404 00:16:25,468 --> 00:16:28,319 But there's not a lot of time left. 405 00:16:28,471 --> 00:16:31,547 I get that curve as sharp as I can get it. 406 00:16:31,566 --> 00:16:33,807 Hopefully it's sharp enough to cut something, 407 00:16:33,827 --> 00:16:36,977 But I suppose we're gonna find out. 408 00:16:37,071 --> 00:16:41,148 - Five, four, three, two, 409 00:16:41,167 --> 00:16:42,816 One. - Oh, my god. 410 00:16:42,836 --> 00:16:45,228 Bladesmiths, turn off your machines, put down your tools. 411 00:16:45,246 --> 00:16:48,489 This battle is officially over. 412 00:16:48,508 --> 00:16:50,842 - At the end of the round, I don't feel great about it, 413 00:16:50,993 --> 00:16:52,677 But it's the best that I can do in the time given. 414 00:16:52,904 --> 00:16:54,178 I'm definitely going into testing 415 00:16:54,330 --> 00:16:55,829 With confidence in the strength, 416 00:16:55,849 --> 00:16:58,758 But I'm nervous about sharpness issues and its looks. 417 00:16:58,910 --> 00:17:02,428 ♪ ♪ 418 00:17:02,580 --> 00:17:04,764 - Bladesmiths, welcome to our strength test: 419 00:17:04,916 --> 00:17:06,766 Our chariot wheel chop. 420 00:17:06,918 --> 00:17:08,675 ♪ ♪ 421 00:17:08,695 --> 00:17:10,253 Jesse, you're up first. You ready to go? 422 00:17:10,271 --> 00:17:12,438 - I'm ready to go. - All right, let's do this. 423 00:17:12,590 --> 00:17:14,440 ♪ ♪ 424 00:17:14,592 --> 00:17:17,093 - I see this massive thick chariot wheel. 425 00:17:17,111 --> 00:17:19,111 It makes me a little bit nervous. 426 00:17:19,264 --> 00:17:21,781 I didn't expect to have to chop through something so thick. 427 00:17:21,933 --> 00:17:28,713 ♪ ♪ 428 00:17:48,793 --> 00:17:50,810 - All right, jesse, nice job. - Thank you. 429 00:17:50,904 --> 00:17:52,461 - No edge damage. 430 00:17:52,480 --> 00:17:54,405 Everything's still straight. 431 00:17:54,557 --> 00:17:56,890 Your handle, couple of little issues. 432 00:17:56,984 --> 00:18:00,803 Obviously, you know, having the wire of the mig sticking out. 433 00:18:00,822 --> 00:18:03,322 And I wish you'd had time to etch a little bit more 434 00:18:03,474 --> 00:18:04,749 So I could see the pattern, 435 00:18:04,900 --> 00:18:06,584 But I could see it, and it is there. 436 00:18:06,735 --> 00:18:09,236 So all in all, nice job. - Thank you. 437 00:18:09,255 --> 00:18:11,664 - All right, eric. You're ready to go? 438 00:18:11,816 --> 00:18:13,574 - [groans] yeah. 439 00:18:13,668 --> 00:18:15,818 - Oh, good. Good to know. 440 00:18:15,837 --> 00:18:17,744 ♪ ♪ 441 00:18:17,764 --> 00:18:21,657 - I managed to make this small amount of steel work, 442 00:18:21,676 --> 00:18:24,844 But I am not 100% confident whether or not 443 00:18:24,938 --> 00:18:27,330 The blade is gonna hold up in the strength test. 444 00:18:27,423 --> 00:18:29,665 I'm hoping it holds together. 445 00:18:29,684 --> 00:18:32,110 ♪ ♪ 446 00:18:36,007 --> 00:18:39,784 ♪ ♪ 447 00:18:59,139 --> 00:19:00,805 - All right, breather. 448 00:19:01,032 --> 00:19:03,474 You survived, man. Nice job on the blade. 449 00:19:03,626 --> 00:19:04,976 There's a little bit of glinting, 450 00:19:05,127 --> 00:19:07,553 But you still got an edge on most of this blade. 451 00:19:07,647 --> 00:19:11,465 My biggest issue is the handle that split on you, 452 00:19:11,484 --> 00:19:12,892 There's a lot of hot spots on there. 453 00:19:12,986 --> 00:19:14,652 But it didn't hurt me, 454 00:19:14,879 --> 00:19:16,637 It's still straight, and still got an edge. 455 00:19:16,731 --> 00:19:18,731 Good job. - Thank you. 456 00:19:18,883 --> 00:19:22,476 ♪ ♪ 457 00:19:22,570 --> 00:19:24,387 - Gladiators of the forge, 458 00:19:24,480 --> 00:19:26,313 Welcome to the sharpness test: 459 00:19:26,332 --> 00:19:28,057 The tube slice. 460 00:19:28,075 --> 00:19:29,909 ♪ ♪ 461 00:19:30,061 --> 00:19:31,502 Jesse, you're up first. You ready for this? 462 00:19:31,654 --> 00:19:34,246 - Yep. - All right, let's do this. 463 00:19:34,399 --> 00:19:35,581 [exhales] 464 00:19:35,733 --> 00:19:42,513 ♪ ♪ 465 00:20:01,517 --> 00:20:02,775 - All right, jesse, 466 00:20:02,927 --> 00:20:04,184 Let's talking about your sica sword here. 467 00:20:04,204 --> 00:20:08,264 First up, nice profile with your blade. 468 00:20:08,357 --> 00:20:10,599 You have a nice balance with the sica. 469 00:20:10,693 --> 00:20:13,452 And overall, sir, it will cut. 470 00:20:13,604 --> 00:20:14,879 - Thank you. 471 00:20:15,030 --> 00:20:16,881 - Eric, your turn, sir. You ready? 472 00:20:17,108 --> 00:20:18,958 - Cut 'em clean, doug. - Let's do this. 473 00:20:19,110 --> 00:20:25,890 ♪ ♪ 474 00:20:54,420 --> 00:20:56,662 - All right, eric, let's talk about your sica sword here. 475 00:20:56,756 --> 00:21:00,649 It's a nice balance you have with your weapon here. 476 00:21:00,743 --> 00:21:02,093 Now, let's talk about your edge. 477 00:21:02,244 --> 00:21:05,004 In this area, it's just not sharp. 478 00:21:05,098 --> 00:21:07,598 It probably took some dulling during the strength test 479 00:21:07,825 --> 00:21:09,492 Because I can really run my hand on this. 480 00:21:09,510 --> 00:21:11,418 But it did cut a little bit. 481 00:21:11,437 --> 00:21:14,013 And overall, well, it'll cut a little bit. 482 00:21:14,165 --> 00:21:17,942 ♪ ♪ 483 00:21:18,093 --> 00:21:19,835 - Well, gentlemen, in eight hours, 484 00:21:19,928 --> 00:21:21,854 You both took stacks of steel 485 00:21:22,006 --> 00:21:24,690 Turned them into 120-layer ladder damascus sicas. 486 00:21:24,784 --> 00:21:27,434 Guys, you impressed us the entire way through. 487 00:21:27,453 --> 00:21:29,453 But only one of you can come out on top of this battle 488 00:21:29,605 --> 00:21:31,622 Today earning a check for $5,000, 489 00:21:31,849 --> 00:21:33,273 And the title of gladiator of the forge. 490 00:21:33,293 --> 00:21:37,036 And the champion of today's forging competition is... 491 00:21:37,188 --> 00:21:40,356 ♪ ♪ 492 00:21:40,374 --> 00:21:42,207 Jesse, you've done it again. 493 00:21:42,302 --> 00:21:43,192 Congratulations. 494 00:21:43,210 --> 00:21:44,693 Eric, man, you fought hard. 495 00:21:44,787 --> 00:21:46,620 You impressed us all along the way. 496 00:21:46,639 --> 00:21:48,364 But unfortunately, your sica did not make the cut toda. 497 00:21:48,457 --> 00:21:49,640 And doug's gonna tell you why. 498 00:21:49,867 --> 00:21:51,700 - Eric, first I have to commend you 499 00:21:51,719 --> 00:21:53,794 Because we've never seen a smith with as cool, 500 00:21:53,813 --> 00:21:55,871 Calm demeanor that you had for eight hours, 501 00:21:55,964 --> 00:21:58,131 And turned in a beautiful blade. 502 00:21:58,225 --> 00:22:00,559 But during the sharpness test, it showed that your blade 503 00:22:00,711 --> 00:22:02,636 Just wasn't as sharp as your competitor's. 504 00:22:02,655 --> 00:22:03,821 For those reasons, we're sending you home. 505 00:22:04,048 --> 00:22:05,806 - I get it. 506 00:22:05,900 --> 00:22:08,492 - Well, eric, you're a talented smith, you proved it today. 507 00:22:08,644 --> 00:22:10,494 But unfortunately, your time in this competition has ended. 508 00:22:10,646 --> 00:22:11,478 I'm gonna have to ask you to please 509 00:22:11,572 --> 00:22:12,813 Step off the forge floor. 510 00:22:12,832 --> 00:22:13,906 - Way to go, man. Go get 'em. - Thank you. 511 00:22:14,000 --> 00:22:15,666 - Thanks, guys. 512 00:22:15,818 --> 00:22:19,244 I proved everything to myself that I came here to prove. 513 00:22:19,339 --> 00:22:22,006 This experience does make me want to learn a bit 514 00:22:22,157 --> 00:22:24,249 More about some of the roman weapons. 515 00:22:24,402 --> 00:22:26,677 There are multiple weapons on that wall 516 00:22:26,904 --> 00:22:29,088 That I will be making in my future. 517 00:22:29,240 --> 00:22:32,575 ♪ ♪ 518 00:22:32,668 --> 00:22:34,185 - Jesse, that's three up and three down. 519 00:22:34,336 --> 00:22:35,911 Now you have $15,000. 520 00:22:35,930 --> 00:22:39,748 And you are two wins away from that bonus of $10,000. 521 00:22:39,767 --> 00:22:42,008 The big question we have is, 522 00:22:42,028 --> 00:22:44,103 Are you up for going back into battle 523 00:22:44,197 --> 00:22:46,030 And fighting it out trying to get that ten grand? 524 00:22:46,257 --> 00:22:47,923 - Yes. 525 00:22:47,942 --> 00:22:50,759 - [laughs] that was a little bit more tentative yes 526 00:22:50,853 --> 00:22:52,778 Than your previous competitions. 527 00:22:52,930 --> 00:22:55,039 - I am still the reigning gladiator of the forge. 528 00:22:55,190 --> 00:22:58,434 That's my third win in a row. And that's $15,000. 529 00:22:58,452 --> 00:23:00,193 - We're excited to see you fight it out again, man. 530 00:23:00,213 --> 00:23:02,287 We'll see you on the colosseum floor. 531 00:23:02,440 --> 00:23:04,882 - I'm gonna do my best to try to win as many more as I can. 532 00:23:05,109 --> 00:23:06,625 I want to go all the way to the end. 533 00:23:06,777 --> 00:23:08,386 ♪ ♪ 534 00:23:12,133 --> 00:23:13,616 [dramatic music] 535 00:23:13,634 --> 00:23:15,634 ♪ ♪ 536 00:23:15,786 --> 00:23:18,454 - I'm jason moscolick, I'm 49. 537 00:23:18,472 --> 00:23:20,064 I've been bladesmithing for about seven years, 538 00:23:20,291 --> 00:23:21,882 And I live in oconomowoc, wisconsin. 539 00:23:21,901 --> 00:23:26,386 My knowledge about the roman empire came from school. 540 00:23:26,406 --> 00:23:28,572 I want to do this tournament 541 00:23:28,799 --> 00:23:30,223 Because I like the one-on-one competition. 542 00:23:30,243 --> 00:23:31,409 Mano a mano. 543 00:23:31,560 --> 00:23:33,969 Best man wins. 544 00:23:33,988 --> 00:23:36,655 - Bladesmiths, welcome to the forge. 545 00:23:36,807 --> 00:23:38,416 Gentlemen, you are here to kick off 546 00:23:38,567 --> 00:23:40,901 The second half of a series of competitions we are calling 547 00:23:40,920 --> 00:23:43,069 The gladiators of the forge competition. 548 00:23:43,089 --> 00:23:46,090 Now, jesse, if you win today, that's four total wins. 549 00:23:46,241 --> 00:23:48,651 You'll have $20,000 in your pocket, and you'll 550 00:23:48,669 --> 00:23:51,745 Have a chance to continue on in this competition. 551 00:23:51,839 --> 00:23:54,673 Jason, you could potentially knock jesse off his pedesta, 552 00:23:54,825 --> 00:23:56,583 Get your first gladiator of the forge title 553 00:23:56,602 --> 00:23:58,160 And five grand in your pocket. 554 00:23:58,179 --> 00:24:00,512 - I am not taking him lightly in any way. 555 00:24:00,665 --> 00:24:02,164 I will do everything I can to put myself 556 00:24:02,183 --> 00:24:03,924 In the position to beat him. 557 00:24:03,943 --> 00:24:06,168 - Your task today is to build one of these weapons here 558 00:24:06,187 --> 00:24:10,005 That is featured in history's miniseries event, "colosseum." 559 00:24:10,024 --> 00:24:11,615 The choices are yours today. 560 00:24:11,767 --> 00:24:14,952 And to make those decisions, we'll leave it up to a coin. 561 00:24:15,103 --> 00:24:17,938 Jason, the choice is yours. Do you want heads or tails? 562 00:24:18,032 --> 00:24:19,123 - Tails. - You want tails. 563 00:24:19,274 --> 00:24:20,849 All right, here we go. 564 00:24:20,868 --> 00:24:23,794 ♪ ♪ 565 00:24:24,021 --> 00:24:26,021 It is tails. 566 00:24:26,114 --> 00:24:27,523 Jason, you get the first choice. 567 00:24:27,541 --> 00:24:28,874 You want to pick the weapon, 568 00:24:28,968 --> 00:24:30,951 Or you want to pick the forge welding technique? 569 00:24:30,970 --> 00:24:32,303 I'll take the weapon. 570 00:24:32,454 --> 00:24:33,954 - All right, we've got quite a few options here. 571 00:24:33,973 --> 00:24:35,380 What are you thinking? 572 00:24:35,533 --> 00:24:37,032 ♪ ♪ 573 00:24:37,051 --> 00:24:38,534 Rhomphaia. 574 00:24:38,552 --> 00:24:40,536 - That is a good choice. - Ooh. 575 00:24:40,554 --> 00:24:42,462 ♪ ♪ 576 00:24:42,482 --> 00:24:45,632 - The rhomphaia dates all the way back to 350 b.C. 577 00:24:45,651 --> 00:24:48,301 And was a popular gladiator weapon due to its lethal 578 00:24:48,321 --> 00:24:50,896 Effectiveness in close quarters combat. 579 00:24:51,048 --> 00:24:53,640 Featuring a long single-edge, slightly-curved blade 580 00:24:53,734 --> 00:24:55,326 And a two-handed handle, 581 00:24:55,477 --> 00:24:57,402 This lethal weapon was designed to deliver 582 00:24:57,497 --> 00:25:00,072 Deadly slashes and overhead cuts upon an enemy 583 00:25:00,224 --> 00:25:02,816 Both on the battlefield and in the colosseum. 584 00:25:02,910 --> 00:25:05,911 The rhomphaia was previously crafted by "forged in fire" 585 00:25:06,063 --> 00:25:08,321 Bladesmiths back in season four, where they struggld 586 00:25:08,341 --> 00:25:11,917 With the massive length of the blade and the handle. 587 00:25:12,011 --> 00:25:14,845 - I choose the biggest blade on the wal. 588 00:25:14,997 --> 00:25:16,514 - [laughs] 589 00:25:16,741 --> 00:25:19,742 - But, the rhomphaia, that curve is nasty. 590 00:25:19,760 --> 00:25:21,426 ♪ ♪ 591 00:25:21,521 --> 00:25:23,020 - When you turn in your blades, make sure they fall 592 00:25:23,171 --> 00:25:24,263 Within these parameters. 593 00:25:24,415 --> 00:25:25,914 Your blade length measured from tip 594 00:25:25,933 --> 00:25:27,750 To where the cutting edge ends in a straight line 595 00:25:27,768 --> 00:25:30,694 Needs to be between 27 and 29 inches. 596 00:25:30,846 --> 00:25:32,679 Needs to be single-edged and curved. 597 00:25:32,698 --> 00:25:34,773 The depth of curve on your blade needs to be between 598 00:25:34,925 --> 00:25:37,926 1 3/4 inches and 2 1/4 inches. 599 00:25:38,020 --> 00:25:39,261 And finally, the handle length 600 00:25:39,280 --> 00:25:42,039 Needs to be between 16 and 18 inches. 601 00:25:42,190 --> 00:25:44,708 Now jesse, you lost the coin toss, 602 00:25:44,860 --> 00:25:46,210 But you still get the choice as to what 603 00:25:46,361 --> 00:25:48,028 Forge welding technique you want to use. 604 00:25:48,122 --> 00:25:50,196 - I've made enough damascus in the past three battles. 605 00:25:50,216 --> 00:25:51,882 I think it's time for something a little bit simpler. 606 00:25:52,034 --> 00:25:53,884 I want go mai. 607 00:25:54,111 --> 00:25:57,054 - All right, go mai. Good choice, jesse. 608 00:25:57,281 --> 00:25:59,131 We have eight hours and eight hours only 609 00:25:59,283 --> 00:26:01,466 For you to complete your rhomphaias in go mai fashio. 610 00:26:01,561 --> 00:26:05,304 Gentlemen, good luck, because that time starts now. 611 00:26:05,456 --> 00:26:10,067 ♪ ♪ 612 00:26:10,218 --> 00:26:12,127 So what would you guys be doing if you were building this? 613 00:26:12,146 --> 00:26:14,630 - I'd be figuring out how many pieces of each 614 00:26:14,723 --> 00:26:16,574 I want to make that giant sword. 615 00:26:16,725 --> 00:26:19,134 I mean, aside from being a big blade. 616 00:26:19,153 --> 00:26:20,819 That's one of the biggest handles I've ever seen 617 00:26:20,971 --> 00:26:23,155 In one of these competitions. 618 00:26:23,307 --> 00:26:25,140 - I feel as though jesse has the home field advantage 619 00:26:25,159 --> 00:26:26,250 Because he's been through this, 620 00:26:26,401 --> 00:26:28,143 But I feel that I'm fresher coming in; 621 00:26:28,162 --> 00:26:31,088 He's done it three times, he's probably pretty tired. 622 00:26:31,315 --> 00:26:33,165 I have to put together my metal. 623 00:26:33,317 --> 00:26:35,742 I want to use soft metal on the outside to hopefuly 624 00:26:35,761 --> 00:26:37,653 Give it a little bit more shock absorption. 625 00:26:37,671 --> 00:26:39,504 But I don't want a lot of soft metal on there 626 00:26:39,599 --> 00:26:41,748 'cause I don't want it mixing with the edge. 627 00:26:41,767 --> 00:26:46,586 My billet is going to be 1095 center, 15n20 outside, 628 00:26:46,606 --> 00:26:48,847 And then mild steel outside of that. 629 00:26:48,941 --> 00:26:51,350 - This challenge is all about that first stack up. 630 00:26:51,502 --> 00:26:53,927 For this sword, you can put multiple layers 631 00:26:53,946 --> 00:26:55,504 Of the same steel. 632 00:26:55,522 --> 00:26:57,781 Once it's forge welded, it counts as one layer. 633 00:26:58,008 --> 00:27:00,025 So you can stack it up as much as you want, 634 00:27:00,177 --> 00:27:02,194 As long as you have those layers alternating. 635 00:27:02,346 --> 00:27:04,012 - They gave us 12-inch pieces. 636 00:27:04,031 --> 00:27:07,291 I've never forge welded anything that long. 637 00:27:07,518 --> 00:27:09,685 - All right, so jason went ahead and cut 638 00:27:09,703 --> 00:27:12,463 His metal in half, making it a more manageable size, 639 00:27:12,614 --> 00:27:14,039 But he's got quite a bit of steel. 640 00:27:14,191 --> 00:27:16,041 - Now it's time to wait. 641 00:27:16,193 --> 00:27:17,283 Because there's not a whole lot you can do. 642 00:27:17,303 --> 00:27:19,878 It'll all come together. 643 00:27:20,030 --> 00:27:22,197 - I'm pretty much at the max confidence level. 644 00:27:22,290 --> 00:27:23,882 I'm not gonna let it go any higher 645 00:27:24,034 --> 00:27:26,034 Or else I'm gonna start making stupid mistakes. 646 00:27:26,053 --> 00:27:30,889 I decided to go for an 80crv2 core, 15n20 outside of that. 647 00:27:31,041 --> 00:27:33,542 And then mild steel cladding. 648 00:27:33,560 --> 00:27:35,060 I have the tendency to get 649 00:27:35,212 --> 00:27:36,561 Too much steel at the beginning 650 00:27:36,656 --> 00:27:39,398 And then ending up having a blade that's like double 651 00:27:39,550 --> 00:27:40,991 What I needed to be in terms of weight. 652 00:27:41,143 --> 00:27:42,809 So I decided I'ma learn from my mistakes 653 00:27:42,828 --> 00:27:44,219 And choose less steel at the start. 654 00:27:44,312 --> 00:27:47,389 So I decided to go with five pieces. 655 00:27:47,408 --> 00:27:50,559 ♪ ♪ 656 00:27:50,577 --> 00:27:52,077 - [groans] 657 00:27:52,229 --> 00:27:54,079 Waiting on steel to heat, it's terrible. 658 00:27:54,231 --> 00:27:56,006 It's helpless is what it is. 659 00:27:56,158 --> 00:27:59,902 And there's nothing I can do to make this heat up faster. 660 00:27:59,920 --> 00:28:01,236 If I pull the billet out too early, 661 00:28:01,255 --> 00:28:02,513 My forge welds won't stick. 662 00:28:02,664 --> 00:28:05,073 So I wait and I wait and I wait. 663 00:28:05,092 --> 00:28:07,592 Tick-tick-tick-tick-tick. 664 00:28:07,687 --> 00:28:09,928 - While he's there waiting for his billet to heat up, 665 00:28:10,022 --> 00:28:13,691 It would behoove jason to keep an eye on what jesse-- 666 00:28:13,842 --> 00:28:15,100 'cause he's a three-time champion. 667 00:28:15,252 --> 00:28:17,010 You see this guy running all over the place 668 00:28:17,104 --> 00:28:19,771 Doing so many things, like, should I keep pace with tha? 669 00:28:19,924 --> 00:28:22,700 - Or can I keep pace with that? 670 00:28:22,851 --> 00:28:24,593 - Once I get the correct temperature, 671 00:28:24,611 --> 00:28:26,428 Then I go over to the press. 672 00:28:26,447 --> 00:28:28,113 ♪ ♪ 673 00:28:28,207 --> 00:28:30,282 - That's what you want to do with a billet that long. 674 00:28:30,434 --> 00:28:32,617 Do it short bites and quick. 675 00:28:32,770 --> 00:28:34,545 Move it right along. 676 00:28:34,696 --> 00:28:36,939 - Once I see that good solid weld, 677 00:28:36,957 --> 00:28:38,106 I start drawing out the billet. 678 00:28:38,125 --> 00:28:39,775 I should be on good pace. 679 00:28:39,793 --> 00:28:42,294 That's beautiful. 680 00:28:42,446 --> 00:28:43,946 - Now that I have my billet welded together, 681 00:28:43,964 --> 00:28:46,465 It's time to draw it out. 682 00:28:46,617 --> 00:28:48,892 - Jesse, going to the press. 683 00:28:49,119 --> 00:28:50,302 - This time around, I don't have to worry 684 00:28:50,454 --> 00:28:52,137 About cutting and restacking 685 00:28:52,289 --> 00:28:54,231 So I can just instantly forge it to shape. 686 00:28:54,382 --> 00:28:55,715 This is great. 687 00:28:55,809 --> 00:28:57,234 - He's setting halfway. 688 00:28:57,385 --> 00:29:00,237 Do a section while it's hot, reheat, do the other section. 689 00:29:00,388 --> 00:29:02,481 That's smart work. 690 00:29:02,633 --> 00:29:05,801 - Bladesmiths, you have seven hours on the clock. 691 00:29:05,819 --> 00:29:07,319 ♪ ♪ 692 00:29:07,471 --> 00:29:10,155 - I'm really worried about the arc of the blade. 693 00:29:10,249 --> 00:29:12,732 It's a small window; a 1/2 inch is tough 694 00:29:12,752 --> 00:29:14,476 On an arc like that. 695 00:29:14,495 --> 00:29:15,811 I don't want to go home 'cause I miss a parameter. 696 00:29:15,829 --> 00:29:17,829 ♪ ♪ 697 00:29:17,982 --> 00:29:21,091 - Jason's angle of curve is a little bit more acute 698 00:29:21,243 --> 00:29:22,742 Than the one we have from the sample, 699 00:29:22,836 --> 00:29:24,169 Which is nice and smooth. 700 00:29:24,321 --> 00:29:25,912 - I don't like that. 701 00:29:25,931 --> 00:29:28,006 I wish the curve was a little closer to the tip. 702 00:29:28,158 --> 00:29:29,933 But time restraints aren't gonna allow that 703 00:29:30,160 --> 00:29:31,268 So I'm just gonna go with what I got. 704 00:29:31,495 --> 00:29:33,753 [groans] 705 00:29:33,773 --> 00:29:35,163 - It's time to prepare for the quench. 706 00:29:35,182 --> 00:29:37,332 In all my battles so far, 707 00:29:37,425 --> 00:29:38,683 My quenches have gone perfectly. 708 00:29:38,836 --> 00:29:40,335 ♪ ♪ 709 00:29:40,354 --> 00:29:41,945 Think we're good. 710 00:29:42,172 --> 00:29:43,263 But there's always that small chance 711 00:29:43,357 --> 00:29:44,782 That something goes awry. 712 00:29:44,933 --> 00:29:46,450 - When you have a long, thin blade like this, 713 00:29:46,677 --> 00:29:47,342 Then you're more likely to get a warp. 714 00:29:47,361 --> 00:29:49,011 - [grunts] 715 00:29:49,029 --> 00:29:50,695 - Jesse's having a hard time getting this long blade 716 00:29:50,848 --> 00:29:53,198 Into the tank straight. 717 00:29:53,350 --> 00:29:54,699 - There you go. Nice color. 718 00:29:54,794 --> 00:29:56,351 - [bleep]. 719 00:29:56,370 --> 00:29:57,294 There's a little bit of a warp. 720 00:29:57,445 --> 00:29:59,688 So what am I gonna do to fix this? 721 00:29:59,706 --> 00:30:00,947 The first thing that comes to mind 722 00:30:01,041 --> 00:30:02,691 Is to brute force it out. 723 00:30:02,709 --> 00:30:04,450 - Eyes on jesse, he's got a bit of a warp 724 00:30:04,470 --> 00:30:05,785 On his blade he's trying to get out. 725 00:30:05,805 --> 00:30:07,696 - Oh, my goodness. - That's dangerous. 726 00:30:07,714 --> 00:30:09,698 - This is a super risky thing to do 727 00:30:09,716 --> 00:30:11,624 Because that's when the steel's at its most brutal. 728 00:30:11,644 --> 00:30:14,719 That is when it's most liable to crack. 729 00:30:14,814 --> 00:30:17,722 That plan didn't work, so I have to resort to plan b: 730 00:30:17,875 --> 00:30:19,891 Getting it out on the grinder. 731 00:30:20,044 --> 00:30:23,970 ♪ ♪ 732 00:30:23,989 --> 00:30:25,322 - Quenching a blade of this length, 733 00:30:25,473 --> 00:30:28,158 It's difficult to get a even heat. 734 00:30:28,385 --> 00:30:30,385 I know that if I don't do this process right, 735 00:30:30,404 --> 00:30:31,995 Then my blade's gonna get smashed. 736 00:30:32,222 --> 00:30:33,980 Like, j. Neilson's gonna wreck it. 737 00:30:33,999 --> 00:30:36,058 - You see the tip is starting to fall back 738 00:30:36,076 --> 00:30:38,410 And fall down and cause more bends. 739 00:30:38,504 --> 00:30:40,745 - Chances are we're gonna see a major warp happen 740 00:30:40,840 --> 00:30:43,173 In this quench. 741 00:30:43,400 --> 00:30:45,417 - All right, jason just went for a quench. 742 00:30:45,569 --> 00:30:47,327 - Whoa. 743 00:30:47,346 --> 00:30:49,162 - I pull the blade out of the oil, 744 00:30:49,256 --> 00:30:50,739 I find a couple of warps. 745 00:30:50,757 --> 00:30:52,832 I'm gonna see if I can just grind them out, 746 00:30:52,852 --> 00:30:54,910 But they may not be in grinder range. 747 00:30:54,928 --> 00:30:56,578 ♪ ♪ 748 00:30:56,671 --> 00:30:58,580 - Oh, man, we've got both smiths 749 00:30:58,599 --> 00:31:00,599 Battling warps right now. 750 00:31:00,693 --> 00:31:02,025 - I'm trying to get the warp out of my blade. 751 00:31:02,252 --> 00:31:03,694 [groans] 752 00:31:03,845 --> 00:31:05,420 And then I look at the spine, and my heart drops. 753 00:31:05,439 --> 00:31:07,013 Oh. 754 00:31:07,032 --> 00:31:08,757 - Jesse's got a crack running almost 755 00:31:08,775 --> 00:31:10,516 All the way down his spine. 756 00:31:10,536 --> 00:31:12,260 - I am devastated. 757 00:31:12,354 --> 00:31:13,704 This is probably the worst thing 758 00:31:13,855 --> 00:31:14,687 That can happen right now. 759 00:31:14,707 --> 00:31:16,373 Great. 760 00:31:16,524 --> 00:31:18,542 - This is the first real big problem we see jesse having. 761 00:31:18,693 --> 00:31:20,526 It could honestly be the end of his run. 762 00:31:20,546 --> 00:31:22,938 - If I had just left it there, it would probably fall apart 763 00:31:23,031 --> 00:31:24,789 On the first hit on anything. 764 00:31:24,942 --> 00:31:27,442 There is definitely not enough time for me to restart. 765 00:31:27,461 --> 00:31:29,219 I need to find a way to fix this now. 766 00:31:29,371 --> 00:31:31,613 That's so bad. 767 00:31:31,632 --> 00:31:32,347 ♪ ♪ 768 00:31:36,378 --> 00:31:38,286 I go over 14,000,605 possibilities, 769 00:31:38,305 --> 00:31:41,790 And I decided my only course of action is to weld the spine. 770 00:31:41,808 --> 00:31:44,976 - He ran that mig down the back of that blade. 771 00:31:45,070 --> 00:31:45,977 That's smart. 772 00:31:46,130 --> 00:31:47,479 - I hope this works. 773 00:31:47,573 --> 00:31:50,649 - Bladesmiths, you have three hours remaining. 774 00:31:50,743 --> 00:31:51,983 - Oh, my god. 775 00:31:52,136 --> 00:31:53,318 The quench gave me a couple of warps, 776 00:31:53,470 --> 00:31:55,637 And a warp could cause a break. 777 00:31:55,656 --> 00:31:58,657 A lot of smiths have been sent home because of a warp. 778 00:31:58,809 --> 00:32:01,826 So I want to do everything I can to get this out of here. 779 00:32:01,979 --> 00:32:03,253 - This is a lot more difficult than it looks 780 00:32:03,405 --> 00:32:04,904 Just at first glance. 781 00:32:04,924 --> 00:32:07,073 If you change the curve depth, you change the length. 782 00:32:07,167 --> 00:32:09,409 If you grind in the wrong spot, you change the curve depth. 783 00:32:09,503 --> 00:32:12,487 - It's adjusting a table height by cutting one leg at a time. 784 00:32:12,506 --> 00:32:15,323 - [laughs] - good luck. 785 00:32:15,342 --> 00:32:17,509 - And it's not coming out. 786 00:32:17,661 --> 00:32:19,085 I'm gonna have to put some heat on this blade 787 00:32:19,104 --> 00:32:21,254 And try really hard not to break it. 788 00:32:21,348 --> 00:32:24,516 - He needs to be careful. 789 00:32:24,668 --> 00:32:25,943 - Jason's blade is getting there. 790 00:32:26,094 --> 00:32:27,927 - Back to grinding. 791 00:32:28,021 --> 00:32:29,854 It's not perfect, but it is acceptable for the competition. 792 00:32:30,007 --> 00:32:33,842 ♪ ♪ 793 00:32:33,860 --> 00:32:36,027 - I've welded along my entire spine, 794 00:32:36,121 --> 00:32:38,956 And I can't help but notice how ugly it looks now. 795 00:32:39,107 --> 00:32:41,441 [groans] I have this franken-blade. 796 00:32:41,535 --> 00:32:43,293 [woman screaming] 797 00:32:43,520 --> 00:32:45,445 But I'm very confident that I can get this 798 00:32:45,464 --> 00:32:47,706 Mangled heap of a mess to still perform. 799 00:32:47,858 --> 00:32:50,208 - The biggest question is what's going on 800 00:32:50,360 --> 00:32:53,286 Inside that blade. - Yep. 801 00:32:53,305 --> 00:32:56,289 - It's time to tend to that warp that came up earlier. 802 00:32:56,383 --> 00:32:58,049 To deal with this bend, 803 00:32:58,143 --> 00:33:00,126 All I have to do is heat up the spine of my blade, 804 00:33:00,220 --> 00:33:02,813 And crank and pray. 805 00:33:03,040 --> 00:33:05,131 - This could be a bad thing. - Oh, come on. 806 00:33:05,150 --> 00:33:07,709 - Jesse could snap this. 807 00:33:07,728 --> 00:33:10,212 - If it breaks there, I'm pretty much screwed. 808 00:33:10,230 --> 00:33:12,380 My win streak could be over. 809 00:33:12,474 --> 00:33:13,882 Ah, that's as good as I'm gonna get it. 810 00:33:13,975 --> 00:33:15,734 There's about one or two degrees of bend 811 00:33:15,886 --> 00:33:17,327 Left in the blade, but that's good enough. 812 00:33:17,554 --> 00:33:19,645 I need to move on to something else. 813 00:33:19,665 --> 00:33:23,816 - Bladesmiths, you have 60 minutes remaining on the clock. 814 00:33:23,836 --> 00:33:25,818 - The next step is handle construction. 815 00:33:25,838 --> 00:33:27,987 I don't want to try to get too fancy 816 00:33:28,007 --> 00:33:29,822 And lose the time that I have. 817 00:33:29,842 --> 00:33:32,175 So I'm going with cedar, which isn't my favorite choice. 818 00:33:32,327 --> 00:33:34,344 Cedar is a softer wood, but yet was the only 819 00:33:34,571 --> 00:33:36,588 Piece of wood in the pantry that fits 820 00:33:36,740 --> 00:33:39,683 Without having to do multi-piece construction. 821 00:33:39,910 --> 00:33:41,834 - I love cedar, but is it good handle material? 822 00:33:41,928 --> 00:33:43,687 - Not at all. - No. 823 00:33:43,838 --> 00:33:46,097 When cedar cracks, it cracks along the grain and opens up. 824 00:33:46,250 --> 00:33:48,191 ♪ ♪ 825 00:33:48,343 --> 00:33:49,860 - The handle goes together well, 826 00:33:50,011 --> 00:33:54,089 And it's time to get the handle shaped. 827 00:33:54,182 --> 00:33:55,607 And then I sharpen the edge on it. 828 00:33:55,759 --> 00:33:57,534 ♪ ♪ 829 00:33:57,761 --> 00:33:59,444 - With all the flaws in my blade, 830 00:33:59,538 --> 00:34:01,446 I want to make sure that my handle is perfect. 831 00:34:01,598 --> 00:34:04,616 I refuse to half-ass this handle. 832 00:34:04,768 --> 00:34:07,360 I'm gonna full-ass this handle. 833 00:34:07,379 --> 00:34:09,287 - That is some really nice shaping to that handle. 834 00:34:09,381 --> 00:34:10,881 - It looks great. 835 00:34:11,032 --> 00:34:12,031 - With this being my fourth battle, 836 00:34:12,051 --> 00:34:13,942 My siblings are very happy for me 837 00:34:14,035 --> 00:34:17,203 And want to see me win more. 838 00:34:17,222 --> 00:34:19,389 Then there's my parents, who are also happy, 839 00:34:19,616 --> 00:34:21,374 But that comes with the side effect of 840 00:34:21,393 --> 00:34:22,893 "don't fall behind on your studies." 841 00:34:23,120 --> 00:34:25,228 [laughs] 842 00:34:25,380 --> 00:34:28,139 I'm gonna do my best to try to win as many more as I can. 843 00:34:28,233 --> 00:34:29,474 ♪ ♪ 844 00:34:29,626 --> 00:34:34,796 - Five, four, three, two, one. 845 00:34:34,815 --> 00:34:35,888 Bladesmiths, turn off your machines. 846 00:34:35,982 --> 00:34:38,466 This battle is over. 847 00:34:38,485 --> 00:34:41,152 - I'm feeling surprisingly calm going into testing. 848 00:34:41,305 --> 00:34:43,305 Don't get me wrong, doug marcaida picks up 849 00:34:43,323 --> 00:34:45,398 My sword and my stomach's gonna do somersaults. 850 00:34:45,417 --> 00:34:47,158 But right now, I'm feeling pretty good. 851 00:34:47,311 --> 00:34:50,161 ♪ ♪ 852 00:34:50,255 --> 00:34:54,091 - Gladiators of the forge, welcome to the keal test. 853 00:34:54,318 --> 00:34:56,318 I'm gonna take your rhomphaias and deliver some 854 00:34:56,411 --> 00:34:57,910 Choice cuts on this pig carcass. 855 00:34:58,004 --> 00:34:59,337 Jason, you're up first. 856 00:34:59,431 --> 00:35:01,323 You ready for this? - Doug, I'm excited for thi. 857 00:35:01,341 --> 00:35:03,174 - So am I, let's do this. 858 00:35:03,327 --> 00:35:05,602 ♪ ♪ 859 00:35:05,753 --> 00:35:08,087 - The blade I made, I'm very happy. 860 00:35:08,107 --> 00:35:09,755 I had a warp that I straightened out, 861 00:35:09,775 --> 00:35:11,666 So that concerns me a little bit. 862 00:35:11,759 --> 00:35:13,276 But it's not up to me at this point, 863 00:35:13,428 --> 00:35:15,520 It's all about just enjoying the ride. 864 00:35:15,672 --> 00:35:22,285 ♪ ♪ 865 00:35:38,362 --> 00:35:39,636 [groans] 866 00:35:41,381 --> 00:35:43,640 - All right, jason, let's talk about your rhomphaia here. 867 00:35:43,791 --> 00:35:45,216 First up, let's talk about your handle. 868 00:35:45,310 --> 00:35:46,810 No issues whatsoever. 869 00:35:46,961 --> 00:35:48,386 It is nice and smooth. 870 00:35:48,480 --> 00:35:50,981 I appreciate the go mai pattern that you have 871 00:35:51,132 --> 00:35:53,984 Going on in your blade, and your edge is razor sharp. 872 00:35:54,135 --> 00:35:55,635 But during that test, 873 00:35:55,654 --> 00:35:58,880 Your blade took a little bend right here. 874 00:35:58,899 --> 00:36:03,568 But overall, sir, your rhomphaia, it will keal. 875 00:36:03,720 --> 00:36:06,905 - Excellent. - Jesse, are you ready, sir? 876 00:36:07,057 --> 00:36:08,740 - I'm ready. - Let's do this. 877 00:36:08,892 --> 00:36:10,392 ♪ ♪ 878 00:36:10,410 --> 00:36:12,410 - I'm definitely anxious going into these tests. 879 00:36:12,504 --> 00:36:14,579 My blade had a massive crack on the spine. 880 00:36:14,731 --> 00:36:18,566 My worst fear is that my blade shatters and splits in half. 881 00:36:18,585 --> 00:36:19,918 I hope that my welds hold. 882 00:36:20,070 --> 00:36:21,178 ♪ ♪ 883 00:36:25,017 --> 00:36:26,850 [dramatic music] 884 00:36:27,077 --> 00:36:33,815 ♪ ♪ 885 00:36:44,428 --> 00:36:46,786 - Nice. - Nice. 886 00:36:49,374 --> 00:36:51,023 - Jesse, let's talk about your rhomphaia here. 887 00:36:51,043 --> 00:36:54,026 Once again, very clean lines. 888 00:36:54,046 --> 00:36:57,455 Now your handle, it really feels good in the hand. 889 00:36:57,607 --> 00:37:00,458 I can really control it and feel the edge 890 00:37:00,610 --> 00:37:01,885 When I'm moving your weapon. 891 00:37:02,036 --> 00:37:04,537 You had a lot of issues earlier with your spine. 892 00:37:04,556 --> 00:37:06,965 But guess what, you survived, no issues with that. 893 00:37:07,117 --> 00:37:08,725 Now your edge is sharp. 894 00:37:08,952 --> 00:37:12,454 Overall, sir, your rhomphaia, it will keal. 895 00:37:12,472 --> 00:37:13,897 - Nice. 896 00:37:14,124 --> 00:37:16,307 ♪ ♪ 897 00:37:16,401 --> 00:37:17,400 - My turn to play. 898 00:37:17,627 --> 00:37:18,960 [both laugh] 899 00:37:18,979 --> 00:37:21,053 - All right, gladiators, it is that time, 900 00:37:21,147 --> 00:37:23,131 The time for our dynamic strength test: 901 00:37:23,224 --> 00:37:27,135 The skull chop and foam tube slice. 902 00:37:27,153 --> 00:37:28,227 Jason, you're up first. 903 00:37:28,247 --> 00:37:29,246 Are you ready? - Yes, sir. 904 00:37:29,473 --> 00:37:30,472 - Okay. 905 00:37:30,490 --> 00:37:37,212 ♪ ♪ 906 00:37:57,167 --> 00:37:58,441 - [whistles] - damn. 907 00:37:58,593 --> 00:38:01,336 - [laughs] 908 00:38:01,354 --> 00:38:03,838 - All right, jason, so, it's got a lot going for it. 909 00:38:03,857 --> 00:38:05,282 There's some things that draw my eye. 910 00:38:05,433 --> 00:38:07,025 One is the--the curvature. 911 00:38:07,119 --> 00:38:10,770 It has this bend as opposed to being this sweep to a claw. 912 00:38:10,864 --> 00:38:12,772 And the other being the handle. 913 00:38:12,791 --> 00:38:14,774 It's good feeling, but your eye kind of goes 914 00:38:14,793 --> 00:38:18,186 To the swoop here and the dip here and the-- 915 00:38:18,204 --> 00:38:20,630 There's a lot of movement here that's not necessary, 916 00:38:20,782 --> 00:38:23,300 But it certainly performed well and cut beautifully. 917 00:38:23,527 --> 00:38:25,710 So nicely done. - Thanks, dave. 918 00:38:25,862 --> 00:38:26,636 - All right, jesse, you're up. Are you ready? 919 00:38:26,863 --> 00:38:28,305 - I'm ready. 920 00:38:28,456 --> 00:38:30,623 - I always--you know, we ask you if you're ready, 921 00:38:30,717 --> 00:38:32,200 And I don't know why we are. 922 00:38:32,218 --> 00:38:33,643 It's like, jesse, you're up next, and that's how it is. 923 00:38:33,870 --> 00:38:36,479 [laughs] 924 00:38:36,706 --> 00:38:37,981 - [exhales] 925 00:38:38,208 --> 00:38:44,487 ♪ ♪ 926 00:38:54,891 --> 00:38:56,057 Oh, [bleep]. 927 00:38:56,076 --> 00:39:02,839 ♪ ♪ 928 00:39:05,902 --> 00:39:07,569 - All right, jesse, so. 929 00:39:07,662 --> 00:39:09,571 Love the lines that you came up with thi. 930 00:39:09,664 --> 00:39:11,163 Your grinds are beautiful. 931 00:39:11,183 --> 00:39:13,165 And your workaround was smart. 932 00:39:13,185 --> 00:39:14,684 This held this blade together. 933 00:39:14,836 --> 00:39:16,594 That one foam pillar that didn't cut, 934 00:39:16,688 --> 00:39:17,929 That's kind of on me. 935 00:39:18,023 --> 00:39:19,430 I didn't really hit that at the right angle. 936 00:39:19,583 --> 00:39:20,840 But it cut beautifully. 937 00:39:20,934 --> 00:39:23,026 Nicely done. - Thank you. 938 00:39:23,253 --> 00:39:24,919 ♪ ♪ 939 00:39:24,938 --> 00:39:26,846 - Bladesmiths, it's all coming down to thi: 940 00:39:26,940 --> 00:39:28,773 A simple pull of the cloth. 941 00:39:28,925 --> 00:39:32,035 Now, jesse, if you win, that's four titles, 942 00:39:32,262 --> 00:39:34,687 $20,000, the chance to continue on. 943 00:39:34,706 --> 00:39:36,706 Now, jason, if you win today, 944 00:39:36,858 --> 00:39:39,209 That's your first title, $5,000. 945 00:39:39,360 --> 00:39:41,436 You'll be asked if you want to move forward in the next round. 946 00:39:41,529 --> 00:39:43,121 You both did a great job in our test, 947 00:39:43,273 --> 00:39:45,123 But only one of you can leave here today with the title 948 00:39:45,275 --> 00:39:48,200 Of gladiator of the forge and receive a check for $5,000. 949 00:39:48,294 --> 00:39:50,220 Gladiator of the forge is... 950 00:39:50,447 --> 00:39:53,798 ♪ ♪ 951 00:39:53,892 --> 00:39:54,891 Jesse. 952 00:39:55,042 --> 00:39:57,285 Sir, you've done it again. 953 00:39:57,303 --> 00:39:59,712 Now, jason, you battled hard, you gave us great blade. 954 00:39:59,731 --> 00:40:01,380 But unfortunately, it didn't make the cut. 955 00:40:01,400 --> 00:40:02,974 And doug's gonna tell you why. 956 00:40:03,068 --> 00:40:05,810 - Jason, you performed very well in this competition. 957 00:40:05,962 --> 00:40:07,478 But the design you have is a little bit off 958 00:40:07,631 --> 00:40:09,130 Than the sample that we had. 959 00:40:09,223 --> 00:40:10,648 And the bend you took is significant. 960 00:40:10,742 --> 00:40:11,908 And these are the reasons why. 961 00:40:12,135 --> 00:40:13,392 - Thank you. 962 00:40:13,486 --> 00:40:14,986 - Well, jason, you're a talented smith, 963 00:40:15,080 --> 00:40:16,913 But unfortunately, your time in this competition has ended. 964 00:40:17,064 --> 00:40:17,897 I'm gonna have to ask you to please 965 00:40:17,991 --> 00:40:18,823 Step off the forge floor. 966 00:40:18,975 --> 00:40:19,899 - Congratulations, man. 967 00:40:19,993 --> 00:40:21,066 Keep it up. - Thank you. 968 00:40:21,086 --> 00:40:22,810 - Good job, jason. - Thank you. 969 00:40:22,829 --> 00:40:24,162 Jesse built a beautiful blade. 970 00:40:24,314 --> 00:40:26,572 He is very talented. 971 00:40:26,591 --> 00:40:28,332 I came here for validation. 972 00:40:28,427 --> 00:40:30,427 I came here for the excitement and the experience of it. 973 00:40:30,578 --> 00:40:32,487 I think it was a close competition. 974 00:40:32,580 --> 00:40:34,822 It started and ended with a coin flip. 975 00:40:34,841 --> 00:40:37,158 ♪ ♪ 976 00:40:37,251 --> 00:40:38,843 - Well, jesse, that makes you a four-time 977 00:40:38,995 --> 00:40:41,846 Gladiator of the forge, and you have $20,000 in your pocket. 978 00:40:41,940 --> 00:40:44,682 Congratulations. - Thank you. 979 00:40:44,834 --> 00:40:47,927 - Now, jesse, as you know, this will be your fifth competition. 980 00:40:48,021 --> 00:40:49,612 And if you win this battle, 981 00:40:49,764 --> 00:40:52,115 You'll be receiving that bonus check for $10,000 982 00:40:52,342 --> 00:40:53,950 On top of the five grand and the title. 983 00:40:54,101 --> 00:40:56,360 So the question is, do you have anything left in the tank 984 00:40:56,455 --> 00:40:58,121 And do you want to go back into the forge? 985 00:40:58,348 --> 00:41:00,848 ♪ ♪ 986 00:41:00,942 --> 00:41:02,033 - That's what I came here to do. 987 00:41:02,127 --> 00:41:03,367 - [laughs] awesome, man. 988 00:41:03,462 --> 00:41:04,961 - Definitely going on. 989 00:41:05,188 --> 00:41:06,296 - Well, we can't wait to see your work again 990 00:41:06,523 --> 00:41:08,039 In the forge floor, man. We'll see you there. 991 00:41:08,133 --> 00:41:11,209 - I don't know how I came out on top but I did. 992 00:41:11,361 --> 00:41:14,362 I'm feeling so good. 993 00:41:14,380 --> 00:41:15,805 I've won four battles in a row now. 994 00:41:15,957 --> 00:41:18,199 I have so much adrenaline coursing through my veins. 995 00:41:18,292 --> 00:41:20,292 I want to go all the way to the end. 996 00:41:20,312 --> 00:41:21,703 I've come to prove something. 997 00:41:21,721 --> 00:41:23,813 I won't let myself sleep well 998 00:41:24,040 --> 00:41:25,373 If I don't make it all the way to the end. 999 00:41:25,391 --> 00:41:30,803 ♪ ♪ 1000 00:41:30,897 --> 00:41:33,656 [choir vocalizing]