1 00:00:05,080 --> 00:00:06,730 [dramatic music] 2 00:00:06,823 --> 00:00:08,340 - Tonight on "forged in fire," 3 00:00:08,492 --> 00:00:10,751 Two teams enter the forge together to compete 4 00:00:10,903 --> 00:00:12,827 In an epic, never-before-seen showdown. 5 00:00:12,921 --> 00:00:14,662 [intense music] 6 00:00:14,757 --> 00:00:17,241 But after competing as allies, 7 00:00:17,334 --> 00:00:19,685 The victorious pair will be divided 8 00:00:19,912 --> 00:00:22,095 And forced to face each other for the title. 9 00:00:22,248 --> 00:00:23,580 - It's a little nerve-racking. 10 00:00:23,599 --> 00:00:25,340 ♪ ♪ 11 00:00:25,359 --> 00:00:29,028 - This intense competition begins now. 12 00:00:29,255 --> 00:00:36,109 ♪ ♪ 13 00:00:36,203 --> 00:00:37,277 - I'm josh hardman, 14 00:00:37,429 --> 00:00:38,520 And I'm 18 years old 15 00:00:38,539 --> 00:00:40,372 From colorado springs, colorado. 16 00:00:40,599 --> 00:00:42,432 - I'm max harter, I'm 18 years old, 17 00:00:42,526 --> 00:00:44,768 And I'm from colorado springs, colorado. 18 00:00:44,861 --> 00:00:46,603 - Copycat. 19 00:00:46,696 --> 00:00:49,273 - 'cause I'm from colorado. [laughs] 20 00:00:49,366 --> 00:00:51,884 - We know each other from working together. 21 00:00:52,111 --> 00:00:54,035 - Josh and I are both full-time blacksmiths, 22 00:00:54,129 --> 00:00:55,279 Bladesmiths, and welders. 23 00:00:55,372 --> 00:00:56,947 - Max and I are real close friends. 24 00:00:56,965 --> 00:00:58,965 We see each other all day pretty much every day. 25 00:00:59,060 --> 00:01:00,225 - You ready? - Ready. 26 00:01:00,452 --> 00:01:01,451 - All right. 27 00:01:01,470 --> 00:01:04,454 ♪ ♪ 28 00:01:04,548 --> 00:01:06,473 - I'm dan lewis. - Name's tony lewis. 29 00:01:06,625 --> 00:01:08,049 And we're brothers. 30 00:01:08,143 --> 00:01:09,568 We are definitely competitive. 31 00:01:09,795 --> 00:01:11,128 I mean, we're gonna take this challenge, 32 00:01:11,221 --> 00:01:12,312 We're gonna give it everything we've got, 33 00:01:12,406 --> 00:01:13,739 And we want to win. 34 00:01:13,966 --> 00:01:16,316 - We say lewises never lose. We win, or we learn. 35 00:01:16,410 --> 00:01:18,410 - [chuckles] we learn. 36 00:01:18,637 --> 00:01:20,987 - Well, bladesmiths, welcome to the forge. 37 00:01:21,140 --> 00:01:22,656 Gentlemen, the four of you are here 38 00:01:22,808 --> 00:01:24,324 To compete in a very unique spin 39 00:01:24,476 --> 00:01:25,826 In our bladesmithing competition 40 00:01:25,920 --> 00:01:29,070 That's gonna test every aspect of your skills. 41 00:01:29,090 --> 00:01:31,498 Now, you need to impress these judges 42 00:01:31,592 --> 00:01:32,983 Because they're the ones who will be deciding 43 00:01:33,076 --> 00:01:34,927 Which one of you is coming out on top 44 00:01:35,154 --> 00:01:36,929 And getting that check for 10 grand. 45 00:01:37,080 --> 00:01:38,413 Now, bladesmiths, you probably noticed that things 46 00:01:38,507 --> 00:01:40,674 Are a little bit different today. 47 00:01:40,768 --> 00:01:42,509 We didn't have four strangers walk into the forge 48 00:01:42,603 --> 00:01:43,936 To compete against each other. 49 00:01:44,087 --> 00:01:45,437 Today we've got two pairs. 50 00:01:45,664 --> 00:01:47,347 Max and josh, you guys are friends. 51 00:01:47,499 --> 00:01:49,182 Tony, dan, you guys are brothers. 52 00:01:49,276 --> 00:01:51,593 Not only that; you guys aren't standing behind our anvils, 53 00:01:51,612 --> 00:01:54,004 And we didn't ask you to bring any tools with you. 54 00:01:54,097 --> 00:01:55,096 Well, in fact, you're not gonna be 55 00:01:55,116 --> 00:01:56,281 Swinging a hammer at all today, 56 00:01:56,508 --> 00:01:57,282 And you won't be competing in this forge. 57 00:01:57,509 --> 00:01:59,025 ♪ ♪ 58 00:01:59,120 --> 00:02:00,344 When we get done here, 59 00:02:00,437 --> 00:02:01,528 The four of you are gonna turn around 60 00:02:01,622 --> 00:02:03,622 And head directly back to your home forges, 61 00:02:03,773 --> 00:02:06,366 Where each pair of smiths will be working together 62 00:02:06,460 --> 00:02:08,460 At your home forge to build an iconic weapon from history. 63 00:02:08,687 --> 00:02:09,777 ♪ ♪ 64 00:02:09,797 --> 00:02:11,279 You guys will have four days, 65 00:02:11,373 --> 00:02:13,039 And next time you enter this forge, 66 00:02:13,134 --> 00:02:14,207 Your blades will immediately be put through 67 00:02:14,301 --> 00:02:15,134 A series of tests. 68 00:02:15,285 --> 00:02:16,526 And our judges will decide 69 00:02:16,620 --> 00:02:18,044 Which pair has impressed them the most 70 00:02:18,197 --> 00:02:19,304 And who will move forward 71 00:02:19,456 --> 00:02:21,031 In the final round of competition. 72 00:02:21,124 --> 00:02:23,867 Now, this is where things get interesting. 73 00:02:23,886 --> 00:02:25,477 Although you came here with a teammate, 74 00:02:25,704 --> 00:02:28,705 Only one of you will leave here with a victory. 75 00:02:28,798 --> 00:02:30,390 The two smiths who impress the judges the most 76 00:02:30,542 --> 00:02:32,058 In the first round of competition 77 00:02:32,211 --> 00:02:34,561 Will go into the final round, but you will not be competing 78 00:02:34,713 --> 00:02:36,304 Alongside your partner. 79 00:02:36,323 --> 00:02:37,322 You'll be competing against them. 80 00:02:37,549 --> 00:02:38,806 ♪ ♪ 81 00:02:38,826 --> 00:02:40,233 It'll either be bud versus bud 82 00:02:40,327 --> 00:02:41,660 Or blood versus blood. 83 00:02:41,887 --> 00:02:44,054 ♪ ♪ 84 00:02:44,072 --> 00:02:45,222 - We win the first round, 85 00:02:45,315 --> 00:02:46,481 That's gonna be a win for both of us. 86 00:02:46,575 --> 00:02:47,815 And then it'll be fun 87 00:02:47,910 --> 00:02:49,150 To compete against each other too. 88 00:02:49,244 --> 00:02:50,985 We'll see who comes out on top. 89 00:02:51,079 --> 00:02:52,654 - All right, guys. Let's get into it. 90 00:02:52,748 --> 00:02:55,565 Under this tarp here, there is an iconic weapon from history 91 00:02:55,584 --> 00:02:57,325 That you will be building with your partner 92 00:02:57,419 --> 00:02:59,178 At your home forges. 93 00:02:59,405 --> 00:03:02,756 Gentlemen, we want you to build this. 94 00:03:02,908 --> 00:03:05,425 [dramatic bagpipe music] 95 00:03:05,519 --> 00:03:08,187 The scottish broadsword. 96 00:03:08,414 --> 00:03:09,930 ♪ ♪ 97 00:03:10,082 --> 00:03:12,340 - The scottish broadsword rose to prominence 98 00:03:12,434 --> 00:03:14,601 During the late 17th century. 99 00:03:14,753 --> 00:03:17,512 This intricate weapon features a long double-edged blade 100 00:03:17,606 --> 00:03:19,272 With a dual-purpose basket hilt 101 00:03:19,366 --> 00:03:21,258 Designed to protect the hand and to be used 102 00:03:21,351 --> 00:03:23,518 To punch an opponent in close-quarter combat. 103 00:03:23,612 --> 00:03:25,019 This weapon's profile and hilt 104 00:03:25,039 --> 00:03:26,371 Are similar to the scottish backsword 105 00:03:26,523 --> 00:03:28,932 Featured in season seven on "forged in fire," 106 00:03:29,025 --> 00:03:31,117 Which proved to be a difficult build, 107 00:03:31,212 --> 00:03:33,194 And ultimately a basket hilt that hurt the user... 108 00:03:33,214 --> 00:03:34,771 - Ah! 109 00:03:34,790 --> 00:03:36,215 - Cost one of the smiths the competition. 110 00:03:36,442 --> 00:03:38,700 ♪ ♪ 111 00:03:38,719 --> 00:03:39,885 - Now, the blades you bring back 112 00:03:40,112 --> 00:03:41,628 Need to fall within these parameters. 113 00:03:41,722 --> 00:03:43,447 Your blade length, measured from tip to guard, 114 00:03:43,465 --> 00:03:46,116 Needs to be between 29 and 31 inches. 115 00:03:46,134 --> 00:03:48,118 You need to have a fuller on both sides of that blade. 116 00:03:48,211 --> 00:03:50,395 It also needs to feature an intricate hilt 117 00:03:50,622 --> 00:03:52,880 That fully encompasses its wielder's hand. 118 00:03:52,900 --> 00:03:55,809 - We haven't built a sword this big or this intricate, 119 00:03:55,903 --> 00:03:58,570 So this will absolutely be a big challenge for us. 120 00:03:58,797 --> 00:04:01,131 - But we are very organized, and we will come up 121 00:04:01,224 --> 00:04:03,391 With a good plan to use the time wisely. 122 00:04:03,485 --> 00:04:04,743 - There's a lot going on, 123 00:04:04,970 --> 00:04:06,987 And you only have four days to do it. 124 00:04:07,081 --> 00:04:08,655 Gentlemen, without further ado, good luck. 125 00:04:08,749 --> 00:04:10,974 We will see you in four days. 126 00:04:10,993 --> 00:04:13,643 All: Good luck. 127 00:04:13,662 --> 00:04:15,236 ♪ ♪ 128 00:04:15,256 --> 00:04:17,756 - Day one, our game plan is, 129 00:04:17,983 --> 00:04:19,483 We're gonna split up the work evenly between us. 130 00:04:19,576 --> 00:04:21,242 He's gonna work on mostly the blade, 131 00:04:21,262 --> 00:04:22,511 And I'm gonna work mostly on the hilt. 132 00:04:24,080 --> 00:04:24,930 That way, we both have enough time to do both. 133 00:04:26,492 --> 00:04:28,934 ♪ ♪ 134 00:04:29,161 --> 00:04:31,995 - I'm going to be doing a multibar twist damascus 135 00:04:32,088 --> 00:04:35,923 With a solid 1085 wrap on the edge. 136 00:04:36,018 --> 00:04:38,001 It'll give a little bit of a pop 137 00:04:38,020 --> 00:04:41,280 And be a real nice solid steel in the core. 138 00:04:41,431 --> 00:04:42,614 First thing I'm gonna get started on 139 00:04:42,841 --> 00:04:45,284 Is forging two billets of steel. 140 00:04:45,511 --> 00:04:47,844 And then I will twist one one direction, 141 00:04:47,937 --> 00:04:49,679 And the other billet the opposite direction 142 00:04:49,773 --> 00:04:52,516 And then forge both those together. 143 00:04:52,534 --> 00:04:54,126 It's a little time-consuming, but it's fun. 144 00:04:54,353 --> 00:04:57,462 ♪ ♪ 145 00:04:57,614 --> 00:04:59,113 - For the hilt, I'm going with a mild steel. 146 00:04:59,207 --> 00:05:00,632 That way, it's easy to move, 147 00:05:00,859 --> 00:05:02,192 And I don't have to worry about it splitting 148 00:05:02,210 --> 00:05:03,860 Or potentially cracking. 149 00:05:03,879 --> 00:05:05,529 - That's looking really good. I like it. 150 00:05:05,547 --> 00:05:06,805 - Cool. 151 00:05:06,956 --> 00:05:08,365 - I got my weld set, drawn out, 152 00:05:08,458 --> 00:05:10,550 And so should have it twisted within an hour. 153 00:05:10,644 --> 00:05:11,868 - Perfect. 154 00:05:11,887 --> 00:05:15,555 ♪ ♪ 155 00:05:15,707 --> 00:05:17,390 - Twisting the damascus steel that large 156 00:05:17,543 --> 00:05:18,633 Is really difficult. 157 00:05:18,652 --> 00:05:20,319 [grunts] 158 00:05:20,546 --> 00:05:24,047 But it went fine, and it's ready to go. 159 00:05:24,066 --> 00:05:26,550 After I've twisted the two billets and re-squared it, 160 00:05:26,568 --> 00:05:29,161 It's looking great and ready to be cut up 161 00:05:29,312 --> 00:05:31,071 And forge welded to the other pieces. 162 00:05:31,223 --> 00:05:32,831 - That thing's huge. 163 00:05:33,058 --> 00:05:34,574 - It's a little larger than I was expecting, 164 00:05:34,726 --> 00:05:36,393 But that'll be okay. 165 00:05:36,411 --> 00:05:38,061 I'll have more than enough material to work with, 166 00:05:38,080 --> 00:05:40,080 And I feel like we're both on schedule, 167 00:05:40,232 --> 00:05:41,898 So we're all ready for tomorrow. 168 00:05:41,991 --> 00:05:43,008 All right. 169 00:05:43,235 --> 00:05:44,659 ♪ ♪ 170 00:05:44,753 --> 00:05:45,827 - It's the morning of day one. 171 00:05:45,921 --> 00:05:46,845 We're back in our home forge, 172 00:05:47,072 --> 00:05:48,162 And we're excited to get started. 173 00:05:48,256 --> 00:05:49,848 - Fire up the forge. 174 00:05:49,999 --> 00:05:51,908 Today we're gonna try to get the steel drawn out, 175 00:05:51,927 --> 00:05:53,243 Get our shape, 176 00:05:53,261 --> 00:05:55,579 And actually get the steel into the quench. 177 00:05:55,597 --> 00:05:57,263 ♪ ♪ 178 00:05:57,358 --> 00:05:59,191 - First challenge is getting our blade just right. 179 00:05:59,418 --> 00:06:00,584 We want to make sure this is a blade 180 00:06:00,677 --> 00:06:02,694 That's gonna stand up to the test. 181 00:06:02,921 --> 00:06:05,422 The blade is made out of 5160 spring steel. 182 00:06:05,515 --> 00:06:07,774 We're not doing any damascus in the blade. 183 00:06:07,868 --> 00:06:10,276 - Yeah, whenever you do damascus, you can mess it up. 184 00:06:10,429 --> 00:06:11,370 - Tip's getting hot. 185 00:06:15,876 --> 00:06:17,100 - Yup. 186 00:06:17,119 --> 00:06:19,452 ♪ ♪ 187 00:06:19,605 --> 00:06:20,879 Tony and I are always working together. 188 00:06:21,106 --> 00:06:22,381 We're always learning from each other. 189 00:06:22,608 --> 00:06:24,174 And so it's been a family thing. 190 00:06:26,778 --> 00:06:29,295 We argue now and then, but mostly we get along. 191 00:06:29,448 --> 00:06:31,281 And we're pretty good at working things out. 192 00:06:31,299 --> 00:06:34,893 - We don't fight each other a lot. [laughs] 193 00:06:35,120 --> 00:06:37,712 - We're gonna work on the tang and shaping it. 194 00:06:37,731 --> 00:06:40,640 - We've got a guillotine press that we're gonna use 195 00:06:40,734 --> 00:06:42,567 To pinch both sides. 196 00:06:42,794 --> 00:06:44,385 - And then from there, we use the press 197 00:06:44,405 --> 00:06:45,904 To continue to draw the tang out. 198 00:06:46,055 --> 00:06:48,055 - Like butter. 199 00:06:48,150 --> 00:06:51,225 We haven't really quenched anything that long before. 200 00:06:51,319 --> 00:06:53,078 - The blade is extremely heavy, 201 00:06:53,305 --> 00:06:55,229 And there's a lot of potential for it to bend, 202 00:06:55,249 --> 00:06:56,806 And so we're just constantly watching 203 00:06:56,900 --> 00:06:57,974 To make sure the blade's straight. 204 00:06:57,993 --> 00:07:03,647 ♪ ♪ 205 00:07:03,665 --> 00:07:05,424 - You got a straight blade. 206 00:07:05,575 --> 00:07:06,591 Looking good. 207 00:07:06,743 --> 00:07:08,668 - End of day one, and we did exactly 208 00:07:08,762 --> 00:07:10,411 What we set out to do, 209 00:07:10,505 --> 00:07:12,597 To get a hard, straight blade. 210 00:07:12,824 --> 00:07:14,824 Ready to move on to some of the next steps, 211 00:07:14,843 --> 00:07:16,751 But it's a huge relief to get that behind us. 212 00:07:16,770 --> 00:07:19,496 Whoo! 213 00:07:19,514 --> 00:07:26,093 ♪ ♪ 214 00:07:26,113 --> 00:07:27,595 - Here we go. 215 00:07:27,689 --> 00:07:29,022 - First thing today is, I'm gonna 216 00:07:29,174 --> 00:07:30,282 Keep on working on that hilt, 217 00:07:30,509 --> 00:07:31,858 See how much progress I can make. 218 00:07:31,952 --> 00:07:34,435 I'm working on getting this side to match that first one. 219 00:07:34,455 --> 00:07:36,121 I really have to pay attention to the symmetry 220 00:07:36,348 --> 00:07:37,622 Because if it's not symmetrical, 221 00:07:37,849 --> 00:07:39,349 Your eye will be immediately drawn to that, 222 00:07:39,367 --> 00:07:40,959 And it might cost us when it comes to judging. 223 00:07:41,186 --> 00:07:44,445 ♪ ♪ 224 00:07:44,465 --> 00:07:46,465 - I've got a tiny bit left to do on the blade, 225 00:07:46,692 --> 00:07:48,449 So I'm gonna have josh double strike with me 226 00:07:48,469 --> 00:07:50,618 To get that set. 227 00:07:50,712 --> 00:07:52,212 - Max and I have both double striked for each other 228 00:07:52,306 --> 00:07:53,621 Quite a bit before, 229 00:07:53,715 --> 00:07:55,307 So we both have that rhythm going. 230 00:07:55,534 --> 00:07:57,867 Double striking makes it super quick and super fun. 231 00:07:57,886 --> 00:08:00,720 ♪ ♪ 232 00:08:00,814 --> 00:08:02,147 - I've gone through 233 00:08:02,298 --> 00:08:03,297 My normalizing and thermal cycles, 234 00:08:03,317 --> 00:08:05,150 So the next thing to do is quench. 235 00:08:05,301 --> 00:08:07,877 If this goes well, we'll have a blade that's very flexible 236 00:08:07,896 --> 00:08:09,713 But also have a really strong edge. 237 00:08:09,731 --> 00:08:12,991 ♪ ♪ 238 00:08:13,142 --> 00:08:15,051 All right. 239 00:08:15,070 --> 00:08:16,236 One of the really nice things about working with a partner, 240 00:08:16,388 --> 00:08:17,478 Especially on a sword, 241 00:08:17,572 --> 00:08:19,222 Is, when I pull it out of the oil, 242 00:08:19,241 --> 00:08:21,500 I can have josh set it in the straightening jig for me, 243 00:08:21,727 --> 00:08:23,393 And that'll make it go a lot smoother. 244 00:08:23,411 --> 00:08:25,562 ♪ ♪ 245 00:08:25,580 --> 00:08:27,063 - Cool. 246 00:08:27,082 --> 00:08:28,656 That felt good. 247 00:08:28,750 --> 00:08:30,324 - That's it. - That's it. 248 00:08:30,344 --> 00:08:31,735 Awesome. 249 00:08:31,753 --> 00:08:35,680 ♪ ♪ 250 00:08:35,907 --> 00:08:37,757 - Day two. 251 00:08:37,851 --> 00:08:39,409 - We're feeling pretty good this morning. 252 00:08:39,502 --> 00:08:40,685 We feel like we're on schedule, 253 00:08:40,912 --> 00:08:42,078 Maybe a little bit ahead of schedule, 254 00:08:42,171 --> 00:08:44,171 But we're anxious to get going today 255 00:08:44,266 --> 00:08:46,358 And make some more progress. 256 00:08:46,509 --> 00:08:48,509 - I'm gonna focus on taking as much weight off 257 00:08:48,603 --> 00:08:50,362 Of that blade as possible. 258 00:08:50,589 --> 00:08:53,031 A sword that's too heavy will get us eliminated, 259 00:08:53,182 --> 00:08:55,700 So we've got to get some of those basics just right. 260 00:08:55,927 --> 00:08:57,443 When it comes time to the basket, 261 00:08:57,596 --> 00:08:59,020 I've been taking the lead on that 262 00:08:59,114 --> 00:09:00,372 And planning a little bit. 263 00:09:00,599 --> 00:09:01,931 We've never made a hilt like this before. 264 00:09:01,950 --> 00:09:03,208 Definitely a challenge. 265 00:09:03,435 --> 00:09:07,270 I was able to mock up a form, basically a model, 266 00:09:07,289 --> 00:09:09,773 That we can use to just form our pieces 267 00:09:09,866 --> 00:09:13,218 And get the shape right for that basket. 268 00:09:13,445 --> 00:09:14,778 - I definitely think a little bit bigger 269 00:09:14,796 --> 00:09:16,537 Is better in this case. 270 00:09:16,631 --> 00:09:18,723 We just don't want anyone to get hurt swinging that sword 271 00:09:18,875 --> 00:09:21,467 Or be too tight or uncomfortable for the judge. 272 00:09:21,620 --> 00:09:23,878 - We chose to do damascus to build the basket 273 00:09:23,972 --> 00:09:26,047 Just to give it a little more character 274 00:09:26,066 --> 00:09:29,067 To get those nice color contrasts. 275 00:09:29,218 --> 00:09:30,977 - Completed the fuller, did all the bevels. 276 00:09:31,129 --> 00:09:32,962 You get in a groove and-- 277 00:09:32,981 --> 00:09:35,556 Literally in a groove with the fuller. 278 00:09:35,650 --> 00:09:38,243 But once you get started, you feel like, "I just can't stop. 279 00:09:38,470 --> 00:09:40,161 I got to keep on going till I get this right." 280 00:09:41,656 --> 00:09:42,914 - We're tired, been working all day, 281 00:09:43,141 --> 00:09:45,083 But feeling pretty good about where we're at. 282 00:09:46,736 --> 00:09:47,994 - Certainly to be able to have a blade 283 00:09:48,088 --> 00:09:49,479 That looks like a sword, 284 00:09:49,572 --> 00:09:51,238 Pretty excited about getting 285 00:09:51,258 --> 00:09:52,757 Through a few of those milestones. 286 00:09:52,984 --> 00:09:58,763 ♪ ♪ 287 00:09:58,990 --> 00:10:00,265 ♪ ♪ 288 00:10:00,492 --> 00:10:01,766 - It's the morning of day three. 289 00:10:01,993 --> 00:10:04,436 This morning, I'm gonna finish up the hilt. 290 00:10:04,663 --> 00:10:06,253 - And then I'm gonna do finish grind 291 00:10:06,348 --> 00:10:07,997 And hand-sanding on the blade. 292 00:10:08,016 --> 00:10:09,608 - I feel like we're making really good progress, 293 00:10:09,835 --> 00:10:10,925 So we just have to continue that 294 00:10:11,019 --> 00:10:12,277 Through the next couple days. 295 00:10:12,504 --> 00:10:13,761 ♪ ♪ 296 00:10:13,855 --> 00:10:15,338 - I completed the finish grind, 297 00:10:15,431 --> 00:10:16,597 And it's looking real great, 298 00:10:16,691 --> 00:10:18,950 So now it's on to hand-sanding. 299 00:10:19,177 --> 00:10:21,286 Hand-sanding is one of my least favorite parts 300 00:10:21,513 --> 00:10:23,012 Of making blades. 301 00:10:23,031 --> 00:10:24,772 ♪ ♪ 302 00:10:24,791 --> 00:10:26,683 But I'm real happy with how it's going. 303 00:10:26,701 --> 00:10:30,353 ♪ ♪ 304 00:10:30,372 --> 00:10:32,631 - I'm about to go sandblast the hilt real quick 305 00:10:32,858 --> 00:10:34,949 Just to see if my grind lines are still there 306 00:10:34,968 --> 00:10:37,802 Or if I need to polish it a little bit more. 307 00:10:37,954 --> 00:10:40,029 It's looking really good, so I'll just move on. 308 00:10:40,048 --> 00:10:42,957 ♪ ♪ 309 00:10:42,976 --> 00:10:44,050 - It's the end of day three. 310 00:10:44,144 --> 00:10:45,644 Plan for tomorrow is, 311 00:10:45,795 --> 00:10:48,146 We'll get the handle and pommel polished up, 312 00:10:48,373 --> 00:10:50,464 Do the finish on the guard, and etch the blade. 313 00:10:50,558 --> 00:10:52,800 And then it's on to final assembly. 314 00:10:52,819 --> 00:10:54,653 - I feel like we're, like, just right on schedule. 315 00:10:54,804 --> 00:10:55,728 - We're right on schedule. 316 00:10:55,822 --> 00:10:56,988 Cool. 317 00:10:57,215 --> 00:11:02,568 ♪ ♪ 318 00:11:02,663 --> 00:11:04,311 - So it's day three. 319 00:11:04,406 --> 00:11:06,998 The big thing today is getting the basket finished. 320 00:11:07,225 --> 00:11:09,483 - And we're starting to assemble the pieces together. 321 00:11:09,503 --> 00:11:10,576 - Well, the leather is gonna come up too. 322 00:11:10,729 --> 00:11:11,836 - Yeah. 323 00:11:12,063 --> 00:11:13,563 - Eventually, we're gonna put on 324 00:11:13,656 --> 00:11:16,174 Some leather over that handle and some wire 325 00:11:16,401 --> 00:11:18,510 And make it look like a real authentic sword. 326 00:11:20,663 --> 00:11:22,013 - We have the guard and the loop. 327 00:11:22,240 --> 00:11:25,258 And now we need to attach side pieces to it 328 00:11:25,352 --> 00:11:27,668 And connect it together to just start building 329 00:11:27,762 --> 00:11:29,104 The structure of our basket. 330 00:11:31,599 --> 00:11:34,434 The brown leather that we use to wrap the handle 331 00:11:34,528 --> 00:11:38,254 Is from an elk that I harvested in arizona. 332 00:11:38,273 --> 00:11:42,258 - And then I also braided the wiring. 333 00:11:42,351 --> 00:11:45,019 Historically, the wire was what actually held on 334 00:11:45,113 --> 00:11:46,946 To the leather piece. 335 00:11:47,040 --> 00:11:49,782 Also, it just creates a great feel to the handle. 336 00:11:49,876 --> 00:11:50,959 All right. 337 00:11:53,196 --> 00:11:54,620 - Going into the last day tomorrow, 338 00:11:54,715 --> 00:11:56,697 The goal is to continue to put 339 00:11:56,717 --> 00:11:58,216 The rest of the basket together, 340 00:11:58,443 --> 00:12:00,385 And then it's gonna be a lot of fit and finish. 341 00:12:00,612 --> 00:12:02,445 And in my mind, I wanted to be further ahead. 342 00:12:02,464 --> 00:12:05,223 I wanted to have that basket all put together. 343 00:12:05,374 --> 00:12:07,208 We still need to put a good edge on the blade, 344 00:12:07,302 --> 00:12:08,893 So definitely feeling the pressure. 345 00:12:09,120 --> 00:12:16,125 ♪ ♪ 346 00:12:16,219 --> 00:12:17,902 - It's the morning of day four. 347 00:12:18,054 --> 00:12:20,405 We've got the blade finish ground, 348 00:12:20,556 --> 00:12:22,315 And the guard is almost finished, 349 00:12:22,467 --> 00:12:25,151 So it's just a lot of polish work today. 350 00:12:25,245 --> 00:12:26,911 - One of the biggest things I have to do today 351 00:12:27,138 --> 00:12:28,896 Is blacken the hilt, so I'm gonna do that 352 00:12:28,915 --> 00:12:31,808 By heating it up with the oxyacetylene torch 353 00:12:31,826 --> 00:12:33,476 And then beeswaxing it. 354 00:12:33,569 --> 00:12:34,753 - We are naming this the raven. 355 00:12:34,980 --> 00:12:37,663 Ravens are a big part of scottish culture, 356 00:12:37,758 --> 00:12:40,650 So we're going with that since it's a scottish broadsword. 357 00:12:40,668 --> 00:12:42,076 - And it just really helps seal it up and give it 358 00:12:42,095 --> 00:12:44,411 A nice finished look to it. 359 00:12:44,506 --> 00:12:46,172 Now it's time to etch. 360 00:12:46,324 --> 00:12:48,415 - Whoa. 361 00:12:48,435 --> 00:12:50,326 Look at that. 362 00:12:50,345 --> 00:12:52,604 - The etch is done, so it's time to move on 363 00:12:52,755 --> 00:12:54,755 To final assembly. 364 00:12:54,849 --> 00:12:55,999 We just have to make sure 365 00:12:56,092 --> 00:12:57,442 We've got everything laid out right 366 00:12:57,669 --> 00:12:59,352 So we don't put anything on backwards. 367 00:12:59,446 --> 00:13:02,171 And we got to make sure we keep epoxy off of the liner 368 00:13:02,190 --> 00:13:04,949 Or any stuff like that that we don't want glued. 369 00:13:05,176 --> 00:13:06,843 - But it's probably one of the smoothest glue-ups 370 00:13:06,861 --> 00:13:07,768 We've ever done before. 371 00:13:07,788 --> 00:13:10,179 Nice. 372 00:13:10,273 --> 00:13:11,438 - Blade turned out really, really good, 373 00:13:11,533 --> 00:13:13,850 So now we got to test it. 374 00:13:13,868 --> 00:13:14,867 Wow. 375 00:13:14,961 --> 00:13:16,294 - We're feeling great. 376 00:13:16,521 --> 00:13:18,463 - Yeah, I think we did awesome on this sword. 377 00:13:18,690 --> 00:13:21,374 Super easy to slice through those water bottles. 378 00:13:21,468 --> 00:13:23,359 I think it'll do well. 379 00:13:23,378 --> 00:13:27,788 ♪ ♪ 380 00:13:27,808 --> 00:13:29,474 - All right, it's the final day today, 381 00:13:29,625 --> 00:13:31,384 So we're gonna use every bit of time we have today 382 00:13:31,478 --> 00:13:34,037 To get it as good as we can. 383 00:13:34,055 --> 00:13:36,539 - Focus for the first few hours is just getting 384 00:13:36,558 --> 00:13:39,208 A final appleseed edge to that blade. 385 00:13:39,302 --> 00:13:41,653 So it's sharp, but it also can take a hit. 386 00:13:41,880 --> 00:13:43,822 So if it's hit against a shield or something like that, 387 00:13:44,049 --> 00:13:45,973 I know that that edge is gonna hold up. 388 00:13:46,067 --> 00:13:47,733 - So I start off this morning 389 00:13:47,886 --> 00:13:51,996 With a lot of tedious bending and molding the little pieces 390 00:13:52,223 --> 00:13:54,073 That needed to be incorporated into the basket. 391 00:13:54,225 --> 00:13:56,000 All right. Getting there. 392 00:13:56,152 --> 00:13:59,153 We want a sword that's gonna have good balance to it. 393 00:13:59,247 --> 00:14:00,672 It's gonna feel good in the hand 394 00:14:00,823 --> 00:14:03,341 So that it tests well and the judges like it. 395 00:14:04,827 --> 00:14:06,402 So I think we've got to start to incorporate 396 00:14:06,495 --> 00:14:08,847 Some drill holes into the basket. 397 00:14:09,074 --> 00:14:10,807 It's gonna take away some of the weight on the hilt. 398 00:14:12,410 --> 00:14:14,168 ♪ ♪ 399 00:14:14,262 --> 00:14:15,928 - Did the final glue-up, 400 00:14:16,022 --> 00:14:19,916 Put some final touches on the blade, and we're done. 401 00:14:19,934 --> 00:14:21,918 - Take the tape off and do some testing. 402 00:14:21,936 --> 00:14:24,696 ♪ ♪ 403 00:14:24,923 --> 00:14:27,181 - Didn't have a moment to sit down and rest, 404 00:14:27,275 --> 00:14:29,701 But feels amazing to be done with it. 405 00:14:29,928 --> 00:14:32,595 And we feel like we got a pretty awesome sword. 406 00:14:32,614 --> 00:14:39,711 ♪ ♪ 407 00:14:41,106 --> 00:14:42,547 - Well, bladesmiths, welcome back to the forge. 408 00:14:42,698 --> 00:14:44,107 So for the past four days, 409 00:14:44,200 --> 00:14:45,441 You were back at your home forges 410 00:14:45,534 --> 00:14:47,552 Working on your scottish broadswords. 411 00:14:47,779 --> 00:14:50,537 I got to say, these things look absolutely epic. 412 00:14:50,632 --> 00:14:52,373 But at the end of this testing, 413 00:14:52,467 --> 00:14:53,892 Only one pair will move forward 414 00:14:54,119 --> 00:14:55,059 In the final round of competition 415 00:14:55,286 --> 00:14:56,969 To go head-to-head with your partner. 416 00:14:57,063 --> 00:14:58,454 But before we get into testing, want to hear about them. 417 00:14:58,547 --> 00:14:59,472 So, max, josh, how'd it go for you? 418 00:14:59,566 --> 00:15:00,732 - It went really smooth. 419 00:15:00,959 --> 00:15:02,400 ♪ ♪ 420 00:15:02,627 --> 00:15:04,810 I did a multibar twist damascus core 421 00:15:04,963 --> 00:15:07,647 With a solid 1085 wrap. 422 00:15:07,799 --> 00:15:08,907 - Forged-blackened hilt 423 00:15:09,134 --> 00:15:11,058 With a fluted african blackwood handle 424 00:15:11,152 --> 00:15:13,227 And then a highly polished pommel. 425 00:15:13,321 --> 00:15:14,895 - Absolutely stunning, guys. 426 00:15:14,915 --> 00:15:16,397 All right, dan, tony, how about you guys? 427 00:15:16,416 --> 00:15:18,065 How'd it go? - No lie, it was a challenge. 428 00:15:18,084 --> 00:15:19,250 It was definitely a challenge. 429 00:15:19,477 --> 00:15:20,734 ♪ ♪ 430 00:15:20,828 --> 00:15:23,980 We have a 5160 spring steel blade 431 00:15:23,998 --> 00:15:26,482 Incorporated with some damascus that we drew out 432 00:15:26,575 --> 00:15:28,668 To build the basket and the hilt. 433 00:15:28,762 --> 00:15:30,503 - The scottish broadsword traditionally used 434 00:15:30,597 --> 00:15:33,172 A white piece of deer pelt-- that's in there as well-- 435 00:15:33,266 --> 00:15:36,100 And then a leather piece that tony harvested as well. 436 00:15:36,327 --> 00:15:38,327 - Both these blades look absolutely phenomenal, 437 00:15:38,421 --> 00:15:39,586 But the best way we know how to find out 438 00:15:39,681 --> 00:15:41,013 Which of our pairs of smiths 439 00:15:41,107 --> 00:15:42,106 Is gonna move forward into the final round 440 00:15:42,333 --> 00:15:43,608 Is by putting them through a few tests. 441 00:15:43,759 --> 00:15:46,335 Starting off, we got dynamic strength test with dave. 442 00:15:46,354 --> 00:15:48,762 ♪ ♪ 443 00:15:48,782 --> 00:15:50,448 - I feel like I should be wearing a kilt. 444 00:15:50,599 --> 00:15:52,599 [laughter] 445 00:15:52,694 --> 00:15:54,786 All right, gentlemen, this is our dynamic strength test, 446 00:15:55,013 --> 00:15:57,604 The shield chop and foam tube slice. 447 00:15:57,699 --> 00:15:59,182 All right, max, josh, you're up first. 448 00:15:59,200 --> 00:16:00,199 Are you ready for this? 449 00:16:00,293 --> 00:16:01,125 - We're ready. - Oh, yeah. 450 00:16:01,352 --> 00:16:03,202 - Okay. 451 00:16:03,354 --> 00:16:04,537 - I'm just super excited. 452 00:16:04,689 --> 00:16:05,871 I'm really proud of what we made. 453 00:16:06,024 --> 00:16:07,356 - I know. I'm really proud of it. 454 00:16:07,450 --> 00:16:09,950 Josh did an incredible job on the hilt. 455 00:16:10,044 --> 00:16:13,287 I love the way the blade turned out, so we're ready for it. 456 00:16:13,306 --> 00:16:15,214 Obviously, they're trying to break it, 457 00:16:15,366 --> 00:16:17,624 So anything can happen, 458 00:16:17,719 --> 00:16:20,203 But we've done our best to make it hold up to their test. 459 00:16:20,221 --> 00:16:27,110 ♪ ♪ 460 00:17:02,671 --> 00:17:04,355 - So all right, max, josh, first off, 461 00:17:04,582 --> 00:17:06,599 What I really love is that pattern on the blade. 462 00:17:06,693 --> 00:17:07,600 That's just beautiful work. 463 00:17:07,694 --> 00:17:09,176 That's nicely, nicely done. 464 00:17:09,195 --> 00:17:10,862 You really didn't lose any edge. 465 00:17:11,013 --> 00:17:12,438 I mean, this test wasn't about 466 00:17:12,590 --> 00:17:14,257 What the sword did to the shield, 467 00:17:14,275 --> 00:17:17,518 But I certainly wouldn't want to be behind that thing. 468 00:17:17,537 --> 00:17:19,186 Your guard, I like this. 469 00:17:19,280 --> 00:17:20,446 It's kind of like that mary rose hilt, 470 00:17:20,540 --> 00:17:21,931 An early basket hilt. 471 00:17:22,024 --> 00:17:23,708 And I do like this hilt style 472 00:17:23,859 --> 00:17:26,360 'cause it's really nice and smooth inside there. 473 00:17:26,379 --> 00:17:28,104 And your handle is a good shape. 474 00:17:28,197 --> 00:17:30,623 It's got a really nice fluted grip. 475 00:17:30,717 --> 00:17:32,275 And controlling this, 476 00:17:32,368 --> 00:17:34,110 I mean, I can cut all day with this thing. 477 00:17:34,128 --> 00:17:35,795 So nicely done. 478 00:17:35,889 --> 00:17:37,463 Both: Thank you. 479 00:17:37,615 --> 00:17:39,298 - All right, tony, dan, you guys ready? 480 00:17:39,450 --> 00:17:40,224 - Ready. - Absolutely. 481 00:17:40,451 --> 00:17:41,951 - Okay. 482 00:17:41,969 --> 00:17:44,136 - The home forge was a lot of hard work, 483 00:17:44,230 --> 00:17:46,397 But we feel good about the blade that we produced. 484 00:17:46,624 --> 00:17:48,232 - We came together, worked together well, 485 00:17:48,459 --> 00:17:50,551 Put a lot of heart and soul into it. 486 00:17:50,645 --> 00:17:52,070 We're a little nervous, of course, 487 00:17:52,297 --> 00:17:53,796 But we feel like we've built a good blade 488 00:17:53,815 --> 00:17:55,631 And it's gonna hold up well and do well. 489 00:17:55,650 --> 00:18:02,538 ♪ ♪ 490 00:18:32,761 --> 00:18:35,279 - All right, so right off, 491 00:18:35,506 --> 00:18:38,098 Scale-wise, it's a little on the wide side. 492 00:18:38,192 --> 00:18:40,601 You don't quite need that much room. 493 00:18:40,695 --> 00:18:41,953 You could have been probably 494 00:18:42,180 --> 00:18:43,770 A half inch tighter on either side, 495 00:18:43,865 --> 00:18:46,182 And it would have brought the scale down just a little bit. 496 00:18:46,275 --> 00:18:48,517 I like the design you put in there. It's great. 497 00:18:48,611 --> 00:18:51,612 Your edge right here in the sweet spot, 498 00:18:51,706 --> 00:18:55,024 I can literally push my fingertip against that edge. 499 00:18:55,117 --> 00:18:57,710 It's just not very sharp right there. 500 00:18:57,804 --> 00:19:00,029 And I don't think it dulled because of the wooden shield. 501 00:19:00,122 --> 00:19:02,456 I don't think it took any damage there. 502 00:19:02,475 --> 00:19:04,458 So I'm just not sure that that one section 503 00:19:04,477 --> 00:19:06,202 Was as sharp as it could have been, 504 00:19:06,295 --> 00:19:07,645 And I felt it in the cuts. 505 00:19:07,872 --> 00:19:09,647 But all in all, fine-looking blade. 506 00:19:09,874 --> 00:19:11,149 It's got a good feel to it, so nicely done. 507 00:19:11,376 --> 00:19:13,209 - Thank you. 508 00:19:13,227 --> 00:19:17,471 ♪ ♪ 509 00:19:17,565 --> 00:19:22,067 - Bladesmiths, welcome to the dynamic sharpness test. 510 00:19:22,220 --> 00:19:24,311 I'll be taking your scottish broadswords, 511 00:19:24,405 --> 00:19:26,238 Bashing them into this sword, 512 00:19:26,391 --> 00:19:28,499 Then cut this pig carcass. 513 00:19:28,651 --> 00:19:30,559 Max, josh, you're up first. Ready? 514 00:19:30,653 --> 00:19:31,577 - We're ready. - Oh, yeah. 515 00:19:31,671 --> 00:19:33,654 - Let's do this. 516 00:19:33,748 --> 00:19:36,248 - The swords are kind of scary 517 00:19:36,342 --> 00:19:40,569 'cause that's a really tough test on any blade. 518 00:19:40,588 --> 00:19:43,181 - There's always a chance that something could happen. 519 00:19:43,408 --> 00:19:48,093 ♪ ♪ 520 00:19:48,246 --> 00:19:51,080 - The swords are kind of scary 521 00:19:51,098 --> 00:19:55,267 'cause that's a really tough test on any blade. 522 00:19:55,361 --> 00:19:57,937 - There's always a chance that something could happen. 523 00:19:58,031 --> 00:20:00,940 [rock music] 524 00:20:01,092 --> 00:20:07,872 ♪ ♪ 525 00:20:23,223 --> 00:20:26,540 - All right, josh, max, your basket hilt 526 00:20:26,559 --> 00:20:29,710 Fits my hand snugly, almost perfectly. 527 00:20:29,729 --> 00:20:33,714 Now, your edge, you got some chips on your blade here, 528 00:20:33,733 --> 00:20:36,234 But it didn't affect the cutting. 529 00:20:36,385 --> 00:20:37,977 Overall, the wieldability feels good, 530 00:20:38,071 --> 00:20:41,130 And your weapon, it will cut. 531 00:20:41,148 --> 00:20:42,556 - Thank you. 532 00:20:42,575 --> 00:20:44,558 - Tony, dan, your turn. You ready? 533 00:20:44,577 --> 00:20:46,244 Both: Ready. - Let's do this. 534 00:20:48,322 --> 00:20:55,211 ♪ ♪ 535 00:21:13,589 --> 00:21:16,107 Tony, dan, let's talk about your scottish broadsword here. 536 00:21:16,334 --> 00:21:19,184 When I picked it up, it's got a very nice balance to it. 537 00:21:19,279 --> 00:21:20,669 It's wieldable. 538 00:21:20,688 --> 00:21:22,763 It's slightly lighter than the other blade. 539 00:21:22,782 --> 00:21:25,766 Your handle construction is comfortable. 540 00:21:25,860 --> 00:21:27,934 Now, your edge. 541 00:21:27,954 --> 00:21:29,845 You have a stouter edge here. 542 00:21:29,864 --> 00:21:31,847 And when I was hitting on those swords, 543 00:21:31,940 --> 00:21:35,126 You have one roll on your blade. 544 00:21:35,277 --> 00:21:38,704 But your edge is sharp enough to cut the pig carcass, 545 00:21:38,798 --> 00:21:41,357 Even on the stabbing. 546 00:21:41,375 --> 00:21:43,692 Overall, your weapon... 547 00:21:43,711 --> 00:21:45,044 It will cut. 548 00:21:45,138 --> 00:21:47,196 - Wow. 549 00:21:47,214 --> 00:21:50,533 ♪ ♪ 550 00:21:50,551 --> 00:21:51,792 - All right, gentlemen, right from the beginning 551 00:21:51,811 --> 00:21:52,643 Of this competition, we've kind of been 552 00:21:52,870 --> 00:21:54,219 In uncharted waters. 553 00:21:54,314 --> 00:21:56,296 For the first time ever, we've sent four smiths back 554 00:21:56,316 --> 00:21:57,964 To their home forges to build a blade 555 00:21:58,059 --> 00:21:59,633 In tandem with a partner. 556 00:21:59,727 --> 00:22:01,485 Now, all four of you should be extremely proud of your work. 557 00:22:01,712 --> 00:22:03,321 You've brought back two beautiful swords 558 00:22:03,472 --> 00:22:04,730 That did perform well, 559 00:22:04,882 --> 00:22:06,640 And it made for a very difficult decision 560 00:22:06,734 --> 00:22:07,883 For our judges. 561 00:22:07,976 --> 00:22:09,643 But they did make a final decision. 562 00:22:09,662 --> 00:22:11,554 The bladesmiths leaving the forge are... 563 00:22:11,572 --> 00:22:14,481 ♪ ♪ 564 00:22:14,500 --> 00:22:15,891 Tony and dan. 565 00:22:15,984 --> 00:22:17,484 Unfortunately, your blade did not make the cut, 566 00:22:17,503 --> 00:22:18,894 And dave's gonna tell you why. 567 00:22:18,913 --> 00:22:21,172 - Tony, dan, both blades are fantastic-looking, 568 00:22:21,399 --> 00:22:23,399 And both blades took some damage. 569 00:22:23,417 --> 00:22:26,085 But basically, this came down to performance, 570 00:22:26,237 --> 00:22:28,179 And in the end, your blade was just outcut, 571 00:22:28,330 --> 00:22:30,589 And that's why you're going home. 572 00:22:30,683 --> 00:22:31,849 - Understand. 573 00:22:32,000 --> 00:22:33,425 - Well, gentlemen, unfortunately, 574 00:22:33,578 --> 00:22:34,668 Your time in this competition has ended. 575 00:22:34,687 --> 00:22:35,744 I'm gonna have to ask you to please 576 00:22:35,838 --> 00:22:37,429 Step off the forge floor. - Thank you. 577 00:22:37,582 --> 00:22:38,931 - Thank you. - Good job, guys. 578 00:22:39,083 --> 00:22:40,507 - Good job, guys. - Good job. 579 00:22:40,526 --> 00:22:42,193 - We're a little disappointed we didn't make it, 580 00:22:42,344 --> 00:22:44,362 But we're proud of what we did. 581 00:22:44,513 --> 00:22:46,864 This has been an incredible time, absolute blast. 582 00:22:47,015 --> 00:22:48,348 And to be able to do this together, 583 00:22:48,368 --> 00:22:49,942 To experience this together as brothers 584 00:22:50,036 --> 00:22:51,702 Has been pretty amazing. 585 00:22:51,929 --> 00:22:53,687 Obviously, knowing what we know now, 586 00:22:53,781 --> 00:22:54,780 We certainly would have changed 587 00:22:54,932 --> 00:22:56,782 That edge geometry a little bit. 588 00:22:56,876 --> 00:22:59,043 Max and josh are excellent bladesmiths. 589 00:22:59,270 --> 00:23:00,711 I mean, one of them is gonna be 590 00:23:00,863 --> 00:23:02,788 The "forged in fire" champion, and we're excited for them. 591 00:23:02,940 --> 00:23:05,941 ♪ ♪ 592 00:23:06,034 --> 00:23:07,610 - Max, josh, gentlemen, congratulations. 593 00:23:07,703 --> 00:23:09,202 Your hard teamwork has paid off 594 00:23:09,222 --> 00:23:11,296 And vaulted you into this final round of competition. 595 00:23:11,449 --> 00:23:12,948 Now, we know you're both talented smiths 596 00:23:12,967 --> 00:23:14,207 When you work together. 597 00:23:14,227 --> 00:23:16,060 But in this round, the gloves are off. 598 00:23:16,211 --> 00:23:17,970 We're gonna find out which one of you 599 00:23:18,064 --> 00:23:20,398 Has what it takes to become the "forged in fire" champion 600 00:23:20,625 --> 00:23:22,291 And receive a check for $10,000 601 00:23:22,384 --> 00:23:24,235 Going head-to-head against your friend. 602 00:23:24,386 --> 00:23:26,812 - I'm just gonna try to make the best blade I can, 603 00:23:26,964 --> 00:23:28,464 And josh is gonna do the same. 604 00:23:28,482 --> 00:23:29,907 And this is gonna be a really close competition. 605 00:23:30,134 --> 00:23:31,967 It's real exciting. 606 00:23:32,060 --> 00:23:33,485 - Now, gentlemen, this final round 607 00:23:33,638 --> 00:23:35,654 Consists of five straight hours 608 00:23:35,748 --> 00:23:38,749 Where you'll be building a blade from start to finish. 609 00:23:38,976 --> 00:23:40,400 You have free range of all of our tools 610 00:23:40,494 --> 00:23:43,087 And all the materials in our pantry. 611 00:23:43,238 --> 00:23:45,147 Most importantly, we've got a ton of great steel. 612 00:23:45,240 --> 00:23:47,925 We got 1095, 15n20, 80crv2, 613 00:23:48,076 --> 00:23:49,927 As well as fillings for canisters. 614 00:23:50,154 --> 00:23:52,821 You guys can choose to use any of those materials 615 00:23:52,915 --> 00:23:54,657 In a pick-your-own-damascus challenge. 616 00:23:54,675 --> 00:23:56,100 ♪ ♪ 617 00:23:56,251 --> 00:23:58,769 Now, guys, with those materials, we have chosen 618 00:23:58,996 --> 00:24:00,496 What blade we want you to build. 619 00:24:00,514 --> 00:24:04,775 ♪ ♪ 620 00:24:04,927 --> 00:24:06,444 Congratulations. 621 00:24:06,595 --> 00:24:08,112 Your hard teamwork has paid off 622 00:24:08,263 --> 00:24:10,506 And vaulted you into this final round of competition. 623 00:24:10,524 --> 00:24:12,450 But in this round, the gloves are off. 624 00:24:12,601 --> 00:24:15,360 Now, we're gonna find out which one of you 625 00:24:15,513 --> 00:24:16,937 Has what it takes to become the "forged in fire" champion, 626 00:24:17,031 --> 00:24:18,772 Going five straight hours 627 00:24:18,791 --> 00:24:20,624 In a choose-your-own-damascus competition, 628 00:24:20,776 --> 00:24:22,868 Head-to-head against your friend. 629 00:24:22,962 --> 00:24:24,462 Now, gentlemen, we have chosen 630 00:24:24,689 --> 00:24:25,796 What blade we want you to build. 631 00:24:26,023 --> 00:24:27,189 You're gonna be building this... 632 00:24:27,208 --> 00:24:29,467 [intense music] 633 00:24:29,618 --> 00:24:31,210 The kindjal sword. 634 00:24:31,304 --> 00:24:34,530 ♪ ♪ 635 00:24:34,548 --> 00:24:37,382 - Tracing its roots back to the third century b.C., 636 00:24:37,535 --> 00:24:39,626 The kindjal sword remains popular in georgia 637 00:24:39,645 --> 00:24:41,386 To this day. 638 00:24:41,539 --> 00:24:43,872 Featuring a double-edged blade and distinctive hilt, 639 00:24:43,891 --> 00:24:46,132 This weapon was ideal for stabbing and slashing enemies 640 00:24:46,227 --> 00:24:48,544 In close-quarter combat. 641 00:24:48,562 --> 00:24:50,045 The kindjal was such a lethal weapon, 642 00:24:50,064 --> 00:24:51,714 The russian army continued to carry 643 00:24:51,732 --> 00:24:54,717 This fierce blade in battle well into the 20th century. 644 00:24:54,735 --> 00:24:56,476 ♪ ♪ 645 00:24:56,496 --> 00:24:58,144 - Now, guys, the blades you turn in 646 00:24:58,164 --> 00:24:59,813 Need to fall within these parameters. 647 00:24:59,832 --> 00:25:02,166 You need to have a slightly curved double-edged blade 648 00:25:02,393 --> 00:25:05,336 That measures between 17 and 19 inches of cutting edge, 649 00:25:05,487 --> 00:25:08,005 Needs to have a fuller running up both sides of the blade, 650 00:25:08,156 --> 00:25:10,065 And it needs to have a full tang handle construction 651 00:25:10,158 --> 00:25:13,068 That includes the profile of a guard and a pommel. 652 00:25:13,087 --> 00:25:14,570 - In the first build, 653 00:25:14,588 --> 00:25:16,755 I had four days to work on the blade, 654 00:25:16,849 --> 00:25:19,908 And I got to work with josh on a lot. 655 00:25:20,002 --> 00:25:23,595 And now I've got five hours to make a short sword myself, 656 00:25:23,748 --> 00:25:27,024 So this is gonna be tougher. 657 00:25:27,251 --> 00:25:28,526 - Now, by the end of the five hours, 658 00:25:28,753 --> 00:25:30,252 Those blades need to be quenched, hardened, 659 00:25:30,271 --> 00:25:32,846 And acid etched and ready for testing, 660 00:25:32,865 --> 00:25:34,923 'cause that's exactly what our judges are gonna do 661 00:25:35,017 --> 00:25:36,367 And decide which one of you 662 00:25:36,518 --> 00:25:38,443 Has impressed them the most and earns the title 663 00:25:38,596 --> 00:25:41,021 Of "forged in fire" champion and gets a check for $10,000. 664 00:25:41,115 --> 00:25:42,431 So without further ado, 665 00:25:42,449 --> 00:25:44,600 Gentlemen, we have five hours on the clock. 666 00:25:44,618 --> 00:25:46,118 So good luck. Stay sharp. 667 00:25:46,270 --> 00:25:48,528 Your time starts now. 668 00:25:48,548 --> 00:25:49,713 [rock music] 669 00:25:49,865 --> 00:25:51,531 This is a cool competition 670 00:25:51,625 --> 00:25:53,199 Because these are friends out here on the forge floor 671 00:25:53,219 --> 00:25:55,052 Competing against each other. 672 00:25:55,203 --> 00:25:57,446 But at the end of the day, this is for $10,000 673 00:25:57,464 --> 00:25:58,781 And the title of "forged in fire" champion. 674 00:25:58,799 --> 00:26:00,373 - Well, at the end of the day, you really are 675 00:26:00,393 --> 00:26:02,226 Competing against yourself, but it's nice 676 00:26:02,377 --> 00:26:04,061 To be able to have a buddy over there who says, 677 00:26:04,212 --> 00:26:06,638 "hey, let's both make our best blades 678 00:26:06,791 --> 00:26:07,973 And see which wins." 679 00:26:08,067 --> 00:26:09,141 - Which color was which? 680 00:26:09,293 --> 00:26:11,735 - Blue's the 80crv2. 681 00:26:11,962 --> 00:26:13,553 I'm gonna do stack. 682 00:26:13,573 --> 00:26:15,239 Max is a super talented smith, 683 00:26:15,390 --> 00:26:17,741 So it's gonna be pretty tough to beat him. 684 00:26:17,893 --> 00:26:21,153 I'm getting my steel all ready to weld up. 685 00:26:21,305 --> 00:26:26,083 I'm making damascus stack out of 80crv2, 15n20, and 1095. 686 00:26:26,234 --> 00:26:28,644 I really hope it makes an interesting pattern. 687 00:26:28,662 --> 00:26:29,995 I'm pretty used to working with damascus. 688 00:26:30,089 --> 00:26:33,332 I can normally forge weld it pretty quickly. 689 00:26:33,484 --> 00:26:36,318 - Now, we've seen what kind of damascus that max can do. 690 00:26:36,337 --> 00:26:38,987 He put together the steel for the first round of competition. 691 00:26:39,006 --> 00:26:41,581 We haven't yet seen any of josh's damascus, 692 00:26:41,675 --> 00:26:43,842 But he does come from quite the pedigree. 693 00:26:43,994 --> 00:26:45,418 - I got into bladesmithing 694 00:26:45,512 --> 00:26:48,421 Because my dad started doing it too, ron hardman, 695 00:26:48,441 --> 00:26:50,666 And then he was also "forged in fire" champion. 696 00:26:50,759 --> 00:26:52,943 He went on with my sister, jessie. 697 00:26:55,931 --> 00:26:57,597 - I'm getting married this summer. 698 00:26:57,691 --> 00:26:59,116 Josh is actually one of my groomsmen in my wedding, 699 00:26:59,343 --> 00:27:00,743 So it's really exciting to be here with him. 700 00:27:02,363 --> 00:27:03,846 I know josh is a really good bladesmith 701 00:27:03,864 --> 00:27:05,438 And really good blacksmith as well. 702 00:27:05,458 --> 00:27:07,458 So I think this competition 703 00:27:07,609 --> 00:27:09,543 Is gonna come down really close. 704 00:27:11,038 --> 00:27:12,296 First thing I'm gonna do 705 00:27:12,523 --> 00:27:13,705 Is get my billet of damascus stacked up. 706 00:27:13,858 --> 00:27:15,466 I definitely don't have time to do mosaic 707 00:27:15,693 --> 00:27:18,636 Or really high layer in this build, 708 00:27:18,863 --> 00:27:23,456 So going for about 20 layers or so. 709 00:27:23,476 --> 00:27:24,808 - It looks like both of the smiths 710 00:27:24,960 --> 00:27:26,977 Are gonna go for some kind of layered damascus, 711 00:27:27,129 --> 00:27:29,204 Both using all the different steels we've got. 712 00:27:29,223 --> 00:27:31,039 - These are gonna be two blades 713 00:27:31,058 --> 00:27:33,967 With a low layer count random pattern on either side, 714 00:27:34,061 --> 00:27:35,544 Which I really like to see. 715 00:27:35,562 --> 00:27:37,713 - I'm definitely gonna use all five hours. 716 00:27:37,731 --> 00:27:39,639 So I've got to really get moving on it 717 00:27:39,659 --> 00:27:41,992 And go as fast as I can. 718 00:27:42,144 --> 00:27:45,737 - Max is rolling the paper so carefully. 719 00:27:45,890 --> 00:27:47,480 - You want paper for design? 720 00:27:47,574 --> 00:27:48,891 - Oh, what a guy. 721 00:27:48,909 --> 00:27:51,727 - Look at that. - Look at those boys. 722 00:27:51,745 --> 00:27:53,820 You boys. 723 00:27:53,839 --> 00:27:55,397 - There's not a lot of time. 724 00:27:55,416 --> 00:27:57,082 So while my steel's heating up, 725 00:27:57,234 --> 00:27:59,009 I'm gonna make a design for my blade. 726 00:27:59,161 --> 00:28:01,136 It helps get a more finished product in the end. 727 00:28:03,165 --> 00:28:05,015 - Nice and toasty. 728 00:28:05,167 --> 00:28:06,241 - I really want to make sure 729 00:28:06,260 --> 00:28:07,500 That it's at a good temperature. 730 00:28:07,520 --> 00:28:09,836 If I'm impatient and try to press it before, 731 00:28:09,855 --> 00:28:11,337 I'm not gonna get a good weld on it. 732 00:28:11,357 --> 00:28:13,840 - Having that steel at an even temperature 733 00:28:13,859 --> 00:28:17,027 Throughout the entire billet before that first weld 734 00:28:17,179 --> 00:28:18,696 Is pretty crucial. 735 00:28:18,847 --> 00:28:20,346 - Once my steel is good and hot, 736 00:28:20,366 --> 00:28:23,033 I take it over to the press and try to set the weld. 737 00:28:23,185 --> 00:28:24,593 - Looks like he's running out a little bit of heat. 738 00:28:24,611 --> 00:28:26,352 - Yeah. 739 00:28:26,447 --> 00:28:29,707 - Oh, josh is opening up. 740 00:28:29,934 --> 00:28:31,041 - I really don't want to chase delaminations 741 00:28:31,268 --> 00:28:32,876 Through my blade. 742 00:28:33,028 --> 00:28:35,454 I really need to make sure that I'm able to fix that quickly. 743 00:28:35,606 --> 00:28:37,105 - Oh! 744 00:28:37,124 --> 00:28:41,885 ♪ ♪ 745 00:28:42,112 --> 00:28:43,612 Riend versus friend in the final challenge 746 00:28:43,705 --> 00:28:45,055 Of our home forge battle. 747 00:28:45,207 --> 00:28:47,373 And josh is fighting hard to get back on track 748 00:28:47,393 --> 00:28:49,801 After part of his damascus billet failed to weld 749 00:28:49,954 --> 00:28:51,395 On his first pass through the press. 750 00:28:51,546 --> 00:28:52,621 What does he need to do right now 751 00:28:52,714 --> 00:28:54,473 To make sure he gets this redone? 752 00:28:54,625 --> 00:28:56,066 - He needs to clean it, flux it, 753 00:28:56,293 --> 00:28:58,569 And then set that weld at the end. 754 00:28:58,720 --> 00:29:00,386 - When you're setting welds on a damascus billet, 755 00:29:00,406 --> 00:29:01,797 You've just really got to make sure 756 00:29:01,815 --> 00:29:03,890 That you get all those cracks sealed up. 757 00:29:03,984 --> 00:29:05,409 - Here we go. - Here we go. 758 00:29:05,636 --> 00:29:08,136 - I'm gonna let my steel heat up and then flux it 759 00:29:08,230 --> 00:29:09,562 And then put it back in and get it up 760 00:29:09,582 --> 00:29:10,989 To forge welding temperatures. 761 00:29:11,083 --> 00:29:12,232 I did it. 762 00:29:12,251 --> 00:29:14,067 Everything is looking solid right now, 763 00:29:14,086 --> 00:29:16,236 So I just try to work it down as fast as possible. 764 00:29:16,255 --> 00:29:20,148 [rock music] 765 00:29:20,167 --> 00:29:23,485 - Max's billet, you can see how hot that billet is. 766 00:29:23,504 --> 00:29:25,078 You can see the smoke coming off of it, 767 00:29:25,172 --> 00:29:26,655 Which I really like to see. 768 00:29:26,748 --> 00:29:28,248 - Everything's looking real solid. 769 00:29:28,342 --> 00:29:30,158 It all feels like it's moving in one solid piece, 770 00:29:30,177 --> 00:29:31,435 So I'm gonna move on to drawing it out. 771 00:29:32,772 --> 00:29:33,771 I forget. 772 00:29:33,922 --> 00:29:34,921 - Ah, okay. 773 00:29:35,015 --> 00:29:36,256 - Making a sword of this length 774 00:29:36,275 --> 00:29:37,757 Isn't gonna be a problem at all. 775 00:29:37,777 --> 00:29:39,425 Just did a 30-inch broadsword, 776 00:29:39,445 --> 00:29:41,612 So this is only 18 inches long. 777 00:29:43,357 --> 00:29:44,931 And my blade's looking really good. 778 00:29:45,025 --> 00:29:47,859 I like how the tip's coming out, so keep moving on. 779 00:29:47,953 --> 00:29:49,286 ♪ ♪ 780 00:29:49,513 --> 00:29:52,456 - Bladesmiths, one hour has elapsed. 781 00:29:52,607 --> 00:29:54,533 - Now that I have a good damascus billet drawn out, 782 00:29:54,685 --> 00:29:56,351 Time to start shaping it. 783 00:29:56,370 --> 00:29:57,944 It's a pretty simple blade shape. 784 00:29:58,038 --> 00:30:01,540 Got just a pointy end and then a slight curve to it. 785 00:30:01,692 --> 00:30:02,858 - Hey. 786 00:30:02,876 --> 00:30:05,360 - Parameters, if you need them. 18. 787 00:30:05,453 --> 00:30:06,804 - 18? - That's 2 inches. 788 00:30:06,955 --> 00:30:08,046 - Thank you. 789 00:30:08,198 --> 00:30:09,455 - Feel free to check. 790 00:30:09,475 --> 00:30:10,974 - It's got two cutting edges. 791 00:30:11,201 --> 00:30:12,534 Which one's the forward-facing edge 792 00:30:12,627 --> 00:30:13,459 When you're holding it most of the time? 793 00:30:13,479 --> 00:30:14,870 - It curves up 794 00:30:14,888 --> 00:30:16,146 Away from the hand, so-- - yeah, like a saber. 795 00:30:17,891 --> 00:30:19,374 - Yeah, but you can use the back edge 796 00:30:19,467 --> 00:30:20,892 And do a wrapping kind of tuck. 797 00:30:20,986 --> 00:30:23,487 These are not weapons for puncturing armor. 798 00:30:23,638 --> 00:30:25,072 They're for slashing skin. 799 00:30:26,808 --> 00:30:27,974 - For the curve of the blade, 800 00:30:27,993 --> 00:30:29,551 I'm just gonna kind of tap it over the horn 801 00:30:29,644 --> 00:30:31,069 And then also whack it on the horn. 802 00:30:31,221 --> 00:30:32,888 So it's pretty quick, 803 00:30:32,906 --> 00:30:35,332 And it makes it pretty gradual too. 804 00:30:35,483 --> 00:30:37,000 - The curvature looks nice to me. 805 00:30:37,152 --> 00:30:38,168 It's subtle. 806 00:30:38,395 --> 00:30:40,153 ♪ ♪ 807 00:30:40,247 --> 00:30:41,396 - Best way for me to do 808 00:30:41,415 --> 00:30:42,840 One of these integral guard and pommels 809 00:30:43,067 --> 00:30:44,416 Is just to put the material where I need it 810 00:30:44,568 --> 00:30:46,084 And then grind it the rest of the way. 811 00:30:46,178 --> 00:30:48,178 I'm looking for a tool that I can kind of fit 812 00:30:48,405 --> 00:30:51,348 Into the shoulders and push down material. 813 00:30:51,499 --> 00:30:53,350 - The example we have, the kindjal here, may look like 814 00:30:53,501 --> 00:30:54,852 A straightforward blade, 815 00:30:55,003 --> 00:30:58,171 But that integral guard together with that pommel 816 00:30:58,265 --> 00:31:00,765 And damascus in five hours, 817 00:31:00,860 --> 00:31:02,250 That's a big task. 818 00:31:02,269 --> 00:31:04,102 - I've done a lot of blacksmithing, 819 00:31:04,254 --> 00:31:07,347 So I think that skill is gonna help a lot for this blade. 820 00:31:07,366 --> 00:31:09,199 So I just take some mild round bar 821 00:31:09,426 --> 00:31:11,869 And weld it together in the configuration I need. 822 00:31:12,096 --> 00:31:13,704 - I love seeing what max is doing, 823 00:31:13,855 --> 00:31:15,780 Creating tools and moving steel. 824 00:31:15,875 --> 00:31:17,690 ♪ ♪ 825 00:31:17,784 --> 00:31:19,025 - That'll work. - Yeah. 826 00:31:19,119 --> 00:31:20,526 - It's looking really good. 827 00:31:20,546 --> 00:31:22,379 I've got all the material where I want on the guard. 828 00:31:22,606 --> 00:31:23,881 I'm gonna do a bit more work on the pommel, 829 00:31:24,108 --> 00:31:25,215 And then that'll be it for forging. 830 00:31:25,442 --> 00:31:28,385 ♪ ♪ 831 00:31:28,612 --> 00:31:29,961 - One of the requirements is that there's 832 00:31:30,055 --> 00:31:32,964 A fuller on both sides running at least 2/3 of the length. 833 00:31:33,058 --> 00:31:34,966 - That's a big fuller. 834 00:31:35,060 --> 00:31:37,877 What sometimes happens when people make a wider fuller 835 00:31:37,971 --> 00:31:41,899 Is, their edge geometry changes and the bevels become steeper, 836 00:31:42,126 --> 00:31:43,883 Which makes for a thicker center of the blade. 837 00:31:43,977 --> 00:31:45,293 Doesn't cut as well. 838 00:31:45,312 --> 00:31:46,811 - And it's a little nerve-racking. 839 00:31:46,906 --> 00:31:49,055 It's pretty easy to see all the uneven grind marks 840 00:31:49,149 --> 00:31:51,575 And wavering in the blade. 841 00:31:51,726 --> 00:31:54,486 But I know that time is gonna disappear quickly. 842 00:31:54,638 --> 00:31:55,804 - Bladesmiths, you are down 843 00:31:55,822 --> 00:31:58,064 To the final two hours in this contest. 844 00:31:58,083 --> 00:32:00,825 - Dude, that looks really good. 845 00:32:00,978 --> 00:32:02,586 - Looks like max is doing his final heat-up. 846 00:32:02,737 --> 00:32:04,312 We're gonna see a quench here. 847 00:32:04,406 --> 00:32:05,756 - I'm making sure that this blade 848 00:32:05,983 --> 00:32:07,499 Is as even of a heat as I can get 849 00:32:07,651 --> 00:32:09,092 So I don't have any cold or hot spots. 850 00:32:10,837 --> 00:32:12,504 If I have a cold spot, that'll probably end up being 851 00:32:12,656 --> 00:32:13,321 A soft spot in the blade. 852 00:32:13,340 --> 00:32:14,339 If I have a hot spot, 853 00:32:14,491 --> 00:32:15,840 That can cause the grain to grow, 854 00:32:15,935 --> 00:32:18,435 Which could then end up being a weak spot. 855 00:32:19,939 --> 00:32:21,254 ♪ ♪ 856 00:32:21,273 --> 00:32:22,664 - All right. Max is in the oil. 857 00:32:22,757 --> 00:32:23,848 - It's perfectly straight. 858 00:32:24,001 --> 00:32:25,425 Gotten a good hard blade. 859 00:32:25,444 --> 00:32:27,277 I'm really happy with how my blade's turning out. 860 00:32:27,504 --> 00:32:29,095 I haven't had any issues come up yet, 861 00:32:29,114 --> 00:32:30,781 But we'll see how things go down the road. 862 00:32:31,008 --> 00:32:32,674 ♪ ♪ 863 00:32:32,693 --> 00:32:35,026 - These guys are literally neck and neck. 864 00:32:35,179 --> 00:32:36,178 This is gonna be a tight race 865 00:32:36,271 --> 00:32:37,621 All the way to the finish, guaranteed. 866 00:32:37,848 --> 00:32:38,956 - A lot can happen in a quench, 867 00:32:39,183 --> 00:32:40,515 Especially for a blade this long. 868 00:32:40,608 --> 00:32:42,793 Could have tendency to warp. 869 00:32:42,944 --> 00:32:43,961 - Boom. In the oil. 870 00:32:44,188 --> 00:32:46,188 - Everything looks pretty good. 871 00:32:46,281 --> 00:32:47,780 There isn't a ton of time in this round, 872 00:32:47,800 --> 00:32:49,633 So I got to use my time wisely. 873 00:32:49,784 --> 00:32:52,210 So while I let my blade cool down from quench, 874 00:32:52,304 --> 00:32:54,620 I'm gonna quickly take a little bit of material 875 00:32:54,715 --> 00:32:56,198 Off of my handle scales. 876 00:32:56,216 --> 00:32:59,625 That way, makes grinding it easier later. 877 00:32:59,645 --> 00:33:01,461 - All right, bladesmiths, you have one hour remaining 878 00:33:01,480 --> 00:33:03,722 On the clock. 879 00:33:03,816 --> 00:33:05,649 - I've already got my scales and pins cut out, 880 00:33:05,800 --> 00:33:08,968 So I just need to drill the pin holes in the wood, 881 00:33:09,062 --> 00:33:12,155 And then I will move on to shaping the handle scales. 882 00:33:12,382 --> 00:33:14,716 - I did a really complicated damascus pattern 883 00:33:14,809 --> 00:33:16,735 In josh and I's broadsword. 884 00:33:16,829 --> 00:33:18,978 So I've shown what I can do with damascus. 885 00:33:18,998 --> 00:33:20,146 Right now, I'm just gonna try to show 886 00:33:20,240 --> 00:33:21,665 What I can do with finish work. 887 00:33:21,816 --> 00:33:23,575 - I want to make sure that I've got a good 888 00:33:23,669 --> 00:33:25,744 Oval-shaped handle that'll be able to index well. 889 00:33:25,896 --> 00:33:28,321 Not too large, not too small. 890 00:33:28,340 --> 00:33:29,673 Should fit the judges' hands well. 891 00:33:31,418 --> 00:33:32,734 I've got my handle kind of rough shaped. 892 00:33:32,827 --> 00:33:34,252 I'm just gonna leave it at that for now, 893 00:33:34,404 --> 00:33:35,345 And I'm gonna do a bit more finish grinding on the blade. 894 00:33:36,849 --> 00:33:38,515 ♪ ♪ 895 00:33:38,666 --> 00:33:41,743 - So next thing I'm doing is start working on my handle. 896 00:33:41,762 --> 00:33:44,170 I decided to make a mosaic pin. 897 00:33:44,264 --> 00:33:46,765 It'll be pretty quick and just take a couple extra minutes. 898 00:33:46,859 --> 00:33:49,192 Little details, especially when going up against max, 899 00:33:49,419 --> 00:33:51,086 Is gonna be really important. 900 00:33:51,104 --> 00:33:52,696 - It's a little bit of extra flair. 901 00:33:52,923 --> 00:33:54,531 I mean, in a competition this close, 902 00:33:54,682 --> 00:33:55,940 It could be the difference 903 00:33:56,093 --> 00:33:57,592 Between taking home the title and the cash 904 00:33:57,685 --> 00:33:59,369 And going home empty-handed. 905 00:33:59,521 --> 00:34:01,112 - My glue-up goes super smoothly. 906 00:34:01,265 --> 00:34:02,447 Get it all clamped together, 907 00:34:02,599 --> 00:34:05,267 So that way, I can work on the blade still. 908 00:34:05,285 --> 00:34:07,452 - Max, josh, you guys have 15 minutes. 909 00:34:07,546 --> 00:34:08,694 ♪ ♪ 910 00:34:08,789 --> 00:34:09,713 Max is in the acid, guys. 911 00:34:09,864 --> 00:34:11,106 He's shaped his handle up. 912 00:34:11,199 --> 00:34:12,957 Now he's gonna get an etch going on. 913 00:34:13,052 --> 00:34:15,293 This should be a good-looking blade when it comes out. 914 00:34:15,387 --> 00:34:17,128 - It's really important that I acid etch this blade. 915 00:34:17,222 --> 00:34:18,555 If I don't, the judges 916 00:34:18,782 --> 00:34:19,890 Aren't gonna be able to see the pattern, 917 00:34:20,117 --> 00:34:22,133 And that's the whole point of doing this process. 918 00:34:22,286 --> 00:34:23,635 After the acid etch, 919 00:34:23,729 --> 00:34:25,896 I'm just gonna do some final shaping on the handle 920 00:34:26,047 --> 00:34:27,880 And then put an edge on my blade. 921 00:34:27,974 --> 00:34:29,140 - Now, they don't even know 922 00:34:29,293 --> 00:34:30,901 What kind of tests we're gonna be doing. 923 00:34:31,128 --> 00:34:32,385 They've got to be preparing for everything. 924 00:34:32,479 --> 00:34:33,886 - I'm using the slack belt 925 00:34:33,906 --> 00:34:36,131 So I get a nice strong appleseed edge on the blade 926 00:34:36,149 --> 00:34:37,723 Where it has a convex edge 927 00:34:37,818 --> 00:34:39,634 So it'll have a real fine edge 928 00:34:39,653 --> 00:34:41,060 But, at the same time, be real strong. 929 00:34:41,080 --> 00:34:42,470 - 60 seconds. 930 00:34:42,564 --> 00:34:44,063 - Everything's looking good. 931 00:34:44,157 --> 00:34:45,749 Turned out real nice, and we were done ahead of schedule. 932 00:34:45,976 --> 00:34:48,143 I don't have anything to do. - Fruit snacks. 933 00:34:48,236 --> 00:34:50,087 - Okay. - What is this? 934 00:34:50,314 --> 00:34:51,479 - We've got nothing left to do, 935 00:34:51,498 --> 00:34:53,757 So we're gonna eat some fruit snacks. 936 00:34:53,908 --> 00:34:55,425 - [laughs] 937 00:34:55,652 --> 00:34:58,169 We give the smiths the option to bring tools in, 938 00:34:58,322 --> 00:35:00,079 And these guys bring candy. 939 00:35:00,099 --> 00:35:01,914 - We snuck them in in max's bag. 940 00:35:01,934 --> 00:35:04,159 I don't know if anybody's ever eaten fruit snacks 941 00:35:04,252 --> 00:35:05,493 On "forged in fire" before, 942 00:35:05,587 --> 00:35:08,421 But if not, we're the first. 943 00:35:08,515 --> 00:35:13,777 - Five, four, three, two, one. 944 00:35:13,928 --> 00:35:15,612 Bladesmiths, put down your candy. 945 00:35:15,763 --> 00:35:18,281 This round is over! 946 00:35:18,433 --> 00:35:19,932 - Josh and I both made really good blades. 947 00:35:20,026 --> 00:35:21,025 Either one of us can win. 948 00:35:21,178 --> 00:35:22,268 We both feel real confident, 949 00:35:22,362 --> 00:35:23,787 So we'll just see what happens. 950 00:35:24,014 --> 00:35:28,625 ♪ ♪ 951 00:35:28,776 --> 00:35:32,871 - Bladesmiths, welcome to the dynamic keal test. 952 00:35:33,023 --> 00:35:34,464 To find out how lethal your weapons are, 953 00:35:34,616 --> 00:35:35,857 How sharp they are, 954 00:35:35,876 --> 00:35:37,968 And how wieldable they are in my hands, 955 00:35:38,119 --> 00:35:39,544 I will take your kindjal swords 956 00:35:39,638 --> 00:35:41,212 And deliver some lethal blows to the ballistics dummy 957 00:35:41,365 --> 00:35:43,047 And try to cut through these watermelons. 958 00:35:43,200 --> 00:35:44,716 Max, you're up first. You ready for this? 959 00:35:44,868 --> 00:35:45,884 - Yup. 960 00:35:45,978 --> 00:35:47,627 ♪ ♪ 961 00:35:47,721 --> 00:35:50,463 In this test, I got to have just a real sharp edge, 962 00:35:50,557 --> 00:35:52,874 Or it won't cut all the way through the watermelon. 963 00:35:52,967 --> 00:35:55,134 It won't really cut through the dummy, 964 00:35:55,228 --> 00:35:57,988 So just hoping that I got everything sharp enough. 965 00:35:58,215 --> 00:36:03,568 ♪ ♪ 966 00:36:03,720 --> 00:36:06,329 - In this test, I got to have just a real sharp edge, 967 00:36:06,481 --> 00:36:08,814 Or it won't cut all the way through the watermelon. 968 00:36:08,834 --> 00:36:11,168 It won't really cut through the dummy, 969 00:36:11,319 --> 00:36:13,912 So just hoping that I got everything sharp enough. 970 00:36:14,064 --> 00:36:20,844 ♪ ♪ 971 00:36:49,190 --> 00:36:51,599 - All right, max, about your kindjal sword here. 972 00:36:51,693 --> 00:36:55,378 First up, nice job of bringing out the pattern. 973 00:36:55,605 --> 00:36:59,031 Now, your handle construction is smooth. 974 00:36:59,051 --> 00:37:01,793 Your edge is sharp 975 00:37:01,945 --> 00:37:03,962 And took no damage. 976 00:37:04,056 --> 00:37:05,797 It's got a nice balance to it. 977 00:37:05,891 --> 00:37:07,206 It's pointy. It's sharp. 978 00:37:07,300 --> 00:37:09,559 And it will keal. 979 00:37:09,786 --> 00:37:10,969 - Thank you. 980 00:37:11,121 --> 00:37:12,062 - Josh, your turn. You ready? 981 00:37:12,289 --> 00:37:13,972 - Yes, sir. 982 00:37:14,124 --> 00:37:15,715 ♪ ♪ 983 00:37:15,734 --> 00:37:17,550 Max's test went really good. 984 00:37:17,569 --> 00:37:19,143 It's gonna be pretty hard to top this performance, 985 00:37:19,296 --> 00:37:22,146 So I just got to see how mine goes now. 986 00:37:22,299 --> 00:37:24,482 And I got to hear him say, "it will keal." 987 00:37:24,634 --> 00:37:31,414 ♪ ♪ 988 00:37:57,592 --> 00:37:58,666 - All right, josh, 989 00:37:58,685 --> 00:38:00,184 Let's talk about your kindjal sword here. 990 00:38:00,337 --> 00:38:01,778 It's nice to see that profile 991 00:38:01,929 --> 00:38:05,115 That has a slight curve that the kindjal swords have. 992 00:38:05,342 --> 00:38:06,950 But when you look up close, you can see 993 00:38:07,101 --> 00:38:09,268 That there are uneven grinds on your blade. 994 00:38:09,362 --> 00:38:12,104 But your edge is sharp, 995 00:38:12,198 --> 00:38:16,184 And it took no damage on this test. 996 00:38:16,202 --> 00:38:17,869 It's got a nice balance, and, more importantly, 997 00:38:18,021 --> 00:38:20,021 Your kindjal sword will keal. 998 00:38:20,040 --> 00:38:21,131 ♪ ♪ 999 00:38:21,358 --> 00:38:22,357 - Thank you. 1000 00:38:22,375 --> 00:38:26,118 ♪ ♪ 1001 00:38:26,212 --> 00:38:27,453 - All right, bladesmiths, 1002 00:38:27,472 --> 00:38:29,197 Welcome to the dynamic strength test. 1003 00:38:29,215 --> 00:38:31,382 ♪ ♪ 1004 00:38:31,476 --> 00:38:32,884 Max, you're up first. You ready for this? 1005 00:38:32,978 --> 00:38:34,218 - Ready. 1006 00:38:34,371 --> 00:38:41,151 ♪ ♪ 1007 00:39:11,666 --> 00:39:13,257 - All right, max. It is comfortable. 1008 00:39:13,410 --> 00:39:14,351 It fits my hand really well. 1009 00:39:14,502 --> 00:39:15,760 It's nice and rounded. 1010 00:39:15,912 --> 00:39:18,246 There's no hot spots or any problems there. 1011 00:39:18,264 --> 00:39:21,191 Cutting into the banner, you have a keen edge, 1012 00:39:21,418 --> 00:39:22,750 But it's not a wicked sharp edge. 1013 00:39:22,769 --> 00:39:24,510 I can run my finger along here without any worry 1014 00:39:24,604 --> 00:39:26,087 Of getting cut. 1015 00:39:26,106 --> 00:39:27,755 And you can see it a little bit in the banner. 1016 00:39:27,774 --> 00:39:30,200 There's some more tearing than clean slicing. 1017 00:39:30,427 --> 00:39:32,518 But in general, this is a strong blade. 1018 00:39:32,612 --> 00:39:33,703 Held up great on the ice, 1019 00:39:33,855 --> 00:39:35,763 And it cut the banner, so nice job. 1020 00:39:35,782 --> 00:39:37,040 - Thank you. 1021 00:39:37,267 --> 00:39:38,433 - All right, josh, you're up. You ready? 1022 00:39:38,451 --> 00:39:39,767 - Yes, sir. 1023 00:39:39,786 --> 00:39:46,674 ♪ ♪ 1024 00:40:16,397 --> 00:40:17,822 - All right, josh. 1025 00:40:17,916 --> 00:40:19,416 The grinds you have on here are a little bit rough. 1026 00:40:19,643 --> 00:40:20,825 The rough grinds make it a little difficult 1027 00:40:20,977 --> 00:40:23,086 To see your pattern so starkly. 1028 00:40:23,237 --> 00:40:24,921 And the shape of it kind of meanders a little bit 1029 00:40:25,072 --> 00:40:26,164 As you move along. 1030 00:40:26,258 --> 00:40:27,832 But it is sharp. 1031 00:40:27,926 --> 00:40:30,427 There are some spots on here that took some dulling, 1032 00:40:30,654 --> 00:40:32,654 And you can see on that horizontal strike, 1033 00:40:32,672 --> 00:40:34,489 It really just stopped. 1034 00:40:34,507 --> 00:40:36,324 But all in all, I think you did a good job. 1035 00:40:36,342 --> 00:40:38,176 - Thank you. 1036 00:40:38,328 --> 00:40:41,086 ♪ ♪ 1037 00:40:41,106 --> 00:40:42,421 - All right, gentlemen, well, 1038 00:40:42,441 --> 00:40:43,923 In the beginning of this competition, 1039 00:40:44,017 --> 00:40:46,000 You guys showed us you're both very talented smiths, 1040 00:40:46,019 --> 00:40:48,186 Especially when working together as a pair. 1041 00:40:48,280 --> 00:40:49,671 But at the end of the day, only one of you 1042 00:40:49,689 --> 00:40:51,263 Can leave here as a "forged in fire" champion 1043 00:40:51,357 --> 00:40:53,616 And get that check for $10,000. 1044 00:40:53,843 --> 00:40:55,359 Today's "forged in fire" champion is... 1045 00:40:55,512 --> 00:40:59,864 ♪ ♪ 1046 00:40:59,958 --> 00:41:01,866 Max. Congratulations. 1047 00:41:02,018 --> 00:41:03,293 Now, josh, you fought hard. 1048 00:41:03,520 --> 00:41:05,186 You're a talented smith, but unfortunately, 1049 00:41:05,279 --> 00:41:06,111 Your blade did not make the cut, 1050 00:41:06,131 --> 00:41:07,855 And doug's gonna tell you why. 1051 00:41:07,949 --> 00:41:11,042 - Josh, both your blades passed our tests with flying colors. 1052 00:41:11,136 --> 00:41:13,970 But at the end of the day, max's had cleaner grinds, 1053 00:41:14,197 --> 00:41:16,364 And it was overall a refined blade. 1054 00:41:16,457 --> 00:41:17,699 For that reason, you're going home. 1055 00:41:17,717 --> 00:41:19,309 - Yes, sir. 1056 00:41:19,460 --> 00:41:21,460 - Well, josh, it's been a pleasure watching you work. 1057 00:41:21,554 --> 00:41:22,645 We want to say thank you for coming out 1058 00:41:22,872 --> 00:41:23,980 And fighting so hard, but unfortunately, 1059 00:41:24,207 --> 00:41:25,723 Your time in this competition has ended. 1060 00:41:25,875 --> 00:41:26,891 I'm gonna have to ask you to please step off 1061 00:41:26,985 --> 00:41:28,226 The forge floor. 1062 00:41:28,378 --> 00:41:29,635 ♪ ♪ 1063 00:41:29,654 --> 00:41:31,488 - I'm really happy for max. 1064 00:41:31,639 --> 00:41:33,564 The competition hasn't come between us as friends. 1065 00:41:33,717 --> 00:41:35,066 He'll always be my best bud. 1066 00:41:35,218 --> 00:41:37,719 I completely agree with the judge's choice. 1067 00:41:37,737 --> 00:41:39,329 If I were to do it again, I would probably try 1068 00:41:39,556 --> 00:41:41,572 To even out my grind a little bit more. 1069 00:41:41,725 --> 00:41:43,407 Good job, max. You did good. 1070 00:41:43,560 --> 00:41:45,393 So see you at home. 1071 00:41:45,411 --> 00:41:48,062 ♪ ♪ 1072 00:41:48,081 --> 00:41:49,397 - Max, congratulations. 1073 00:41:49,490 --> 00:41:50,898 That makes you a "forged in fire" champ, 1074 00:41:50,917 --> 00:41:53,084 And you'll be receiving a check for $10,000. 1075 00:41:53,236 --> 00:41:54,511 Congratulations. - Thank you. 1076 00:41:54,662 --> 00:41:56,346 This is really exciting. 1077 00:41:56,497 --> 00:41:59,907 I had an awesome week competing with josh. 1078 00:42:00,001 --> 00:42:01,000 I'm walking away with the title 1079 00:42:01,094 --> 00:42:02,593 Of "forged in fire" champion, 1080 00:42:02,687 --> 00:42:06,672 But it took my work with josh to get me here. 1081 00:42:06,691 --> 00:42:08,007 - So what's your plan with the money? 1082 00:42:08,026 --> 00:42:09,584 - I'm getting married in June, 1083 00:42:09,602 --> 00:42:11,844 So I'll probably save the money for that. 1084 00:42:11,863 --> 00:42:14,013 - Wise, wise man. [laughter] 1085 00:42:14,032 --> 00:42:16,941 - If it had been a competition against strangers, 1086 00:42:17,093 --> 00:42:19,260 I would have been here to win. 1087 00:42:19,279 --> 00:42:21,429 But competing with josh definitely turned it 1088 00:42:21,522 --> 00:42:24,448 Into just a good time to hang out 1089 00:42:24,601 --> 00:42:25,767 With one of my best friends. 1090 00:42:25,785 --> 00:42:30,505 ♪ ♪