1 00:00:04,246 --> 00:00:06,246 [dramatic music] 2 00:00:06,340 --> 00:00:09,174 - Here in the forge, we are always raising the bar, 3 00:00:09,326 --> 00:00:13,328 But now we are putting it at an all-time high. 4 00:00:13,347 --> 00:00:15,255 Everything in this competition, 5 00:00:15,349 --> 00:00:19,351 From the steel, the blades, even the tests 6 00:00:19,503 --> 00:00:21,261 Will be some of the biggest we have ever seen 7 00:00:21,355 --> 00:00:22,837 On the forge floor. 8 00:00:22,931 --> 00:00:23,671 - That is a huge knife michael's got. 9 00:00:23,691 --> 00:00:25,916 - That thing is humongous. 10 00:00:25,934 --> 00:00:27,751 Who will rise to this massive challenge 11 00:00:27,770 --> 00:00:30,087 And take home $10,000? 12 00:00:30,180 --> 00:00:31,588 [laughing] you guys look terrified. 13 00:00:31,681 --> 00:00:34,349 This is "forged in fire supersized." 14 00:00:34,368 --> 00:00:35,609 [glass breaking] 15 00:00:35,703 --> 00:00:38,095 [upbeat rock music] 16 00:00:38,113 --> 00:00:39,112 - I'm mark howland. I'm 28 years old. 17 00:00:39,265 --> 00:00:41,448 I got into bladesmithing 18 00:00:41,600 --> 00:00:43,208 By just finding a bunch of guys 19 00:00:43,360 --> 00:00:44,710 Sword fighting in a field with armor on. 20 00:00:44,861 --> 00:00:46,361 One of them happened to be making swords at the time, 21 00:00:46,380 --> 00:00:49,030 And he recruited me 22 00:00:49,050 --> 00:00:50,382 In, like, kind of apprentice-master program. 23 00:00:50,609 --> 00:00:53,719 I had this vest custom-made for the competition 24 00:00:53,946 --> 00:00:55,279 Because I knew david baker shouldn't be 25 00:00:55,297 --> 00:00:57,281 The only one looking this good. 26 00:00:57,374 --> 00:00:59,299 [laughter] 27 00:00:59,451 --> 00:01:01,785 ♪ ♪ 28 00:01:01,804 --> 00:01:03,954 - My name is john simons from indianapolis. 29 00:01:03,972 --> 00:01:05,806 I have three years bladesmithing, 30 00:01:05,958 --> 00:01:07,974 And most of that's all self-taught. 31 00:01:08,127 --> 00:01:09,309 I love doing this. 32 00:01:09,461 --> 00:01:10,644 Some people want to go to disney world. 33 00:01:10,738 --> 00:01:11,386 I want to come here. 34 00:01:11,405 --> 00:01:13,463 This is my vacation, 35 00:01:13,482 --> 00:01:15,723 So I'm really looking forward to it. 36 00:01:15,743 --> 00:01:18,726 - My name is michael dillon. 54 years old. 37 00:01:18,821 --> 00:01:20,237 Been forging for 30 years. 38 00:01:21,657 --> 00:01:26,143 I started making knives for props in the movie industry. 39 00:01:26,161 --> 00:01:27,569 I'm pretty confident, but I'm worrying 40 00:01:27,663 --> 00:01:29,088 My pants may fall down. 41 00:01:29,239 --> 00:01:30,589 That's why I have a belt and suspenders. 42 00:01:30,816 --> 00:01:33,150 Double up. [laughs] 43 00:01:33,168 --> 00:01:33,834 ♪ ♪ 44 00:01:33,986 --> 00:01:35,319 - My name is matt cota. 45 00:01:35,337 --> 00:01:36,320 I'm from live oak, texas. 46 00:01:36,338 --> 00:01:38,655 I'm 30 years old, 47 00:01:38,748 --> 00:01:40,173 Been bladesmithing for five years. 48 00:01:40,326 --> 00:01:42,267 I was in the air force, and one of the happiest thins 49 00:01:42,494 --> 00:01:45,420 I get to do as a bladesmith is volunteering 50 00:01:45,439 --> 00:01:48,165 With a san antonio nonprofit called reforged, 51 00:01:48,258 --> 00:01:49,850 Taking veterans and first responders 52 00:01:49,944 --> 00:01:52,686 And giving them a free bladesmithing course. 53 00:01:52,838 --> 00:01:56,006 We also get to use this as a type of art therapy. 54 00:01:56,024 --> 00:01:57,023 ♪ ♪ 55 00:01:57,176 --> 00:01:59,934 - Bladesmiths, welcome to the forge. 56 00:02:00,028 --> 00:02:01,787 The four of you are about to take part 57 00:02:02,014 --> 00:02:04,272 In the biggest bladesmith competition going. 58 00:02:04,366 --> 00:02:08,776 Today we are starting the first in a four-competition series 59 00:02:08,796 --> 00:02:11,705 We're calling "forged in fire supersized." 60 00:02:11,857 --> 00:02:13,690 Now, at the end of each round, you will present your work 61 00:02:13,783 --> 00:02:15,859 To our panel of expert judges, 62 00:02:15,878 --> 00:02:18,786 Who will make critiques and eliminations. 63 00:02:18,806 --> 00:02:21,882 Now, gentlemen, under this tarp is not one but two 64 00:02:21,976 --> 00:02:24,309 Of the largest pieces of steel 65 00:02:24,461 --> 00:02:27,053 We have ever asked smiths to salvage the materials from 66 00:02:27,148 --> 00:02:29,039 To make a blade. 67 00:02:29,057 --> 00:02:31,316 - I'm seeing this huge, tarped monstrosity 68 00:02:31,543 --> 00:02:34,153 In the center of the room, and my best guess 69 00:02:34,380 --> 00:02:36,546 Of what's under there is things I'm not gonna like. 70 00:02:36,565 --> 00:02:39,641 - Today, bladesmiths, to make a knife, 71 00:02:39,735 --> 00:02:40,826 You're gonna need this. 72 00:02:41,053 --> 00:02:44,663 ♪ ♪ 73 00:02:44,890 --> 00:02:49,075 What we have here is 7 feet of railroad. 74 00:02:49,170 --> 00:02:52,062 This railroad is made of hardenable steel. 75 00:02:52,080 --> 00:02:52,254 This is exactly what we want you to use 76 00:02:53,732 --> 00:02:56,491 To make a signature blade in your signature style 77 00:02:56,510 --> 00:02:58,902 Measuring between 15 and 17 inches. 78 00:02:58,995 --> 00:03:01,922 - We don't have to use all of it, right? 79 00:03:02,074 --> 00:03:03,573 - At the end of the first round, 80 00:03:03,592 --> 00:03:05,409 You'll present your work to our judges, 81 00:03:05,427 --> 00:03:07,260 And one of you will be leaving. 82 00:03:07,354 --> 00:03:09,003 But then we'll move into the second round of competition, 83 00:03:09,023 --> 00:03:10,597 And for the three of you who join us, 84 00:03:10,749 --> 00:03:12,082 You'll add handles to those blades, 85 00:03:12,175 --> 00:03:13,841 Making them fully functioning weapons. 86 00:03:13,861 --> 00:03:15,919 When that round is complete, you'll turn them over 87 00:03:15,938 --> 00:03:16,920 To the judges again, and they will check 88 00:03:16,939 --> 00:03:19,105 For strength and durability 89 00:03:19,258 --> 00:03:22,201 In a railroad tie chop, 90 00:03:22,352 --> 00:03:23,685 And then check your edge retention 91 00:03:23,779 --> 00:03:26,112 In a leather stab-and-slice. 92 00:03:26,207 --> 00:03:27,873 All right, gentlemen, you have three hours 93 00:03:28,100 --> 00:03:29,282 On the clock for the first round, so good luck. 94 00:03:29,376 --> 00:03:32,044 Your time starts now. 95 00:03:32,271 --> 00:03:33,194 ♪ ♪ 96 00:03:33,214 --> 00:03:34,621 - Here? There? 97 00:03:34,773 --> 00:03:36,048 - Let's cut on this side. 98 00:03:36,275 --> 00:03:37,290 - All right. - Okay, you two take that side. 99 00:03:37,384 --> 00:03:38,383 We'll take this side. 100 00:03:38,535 --> 00:03:40,201 - Awesome, yeah. 101 00:03:40,295 --> 00:03:41,445 - This is a big one 102 00:03:41,463 --> 00:03:43,780 In a lot of different ways, guys. 103 00:03:43,799 --> 00:03:44,706 - You know, one of the things about this is, 104 00:03:44,725 --> 00:03:46,466 The hardest part of this challenge 105 00:03:46,618 --> 00:03:47,784 Is harvesting your steel, 106 00:03:47,877 --> 00:03:50,637 Because right after that, it's mono steel. 107 00:03:50,789 --> 00:03:51,471 And there are so many ways you can actually 108 00:03:51,565 --> 00:03:54,066 Cut it to length already 109 00:03:54,293 --> 00:03:56,810 So that it's just about drawing it out. 110 00:03:56,962 --> 00:03:58,628 - I've never worked with railroad track 111 00:03:58,647 --> 00:04:00,888 To build knives before. 112 00:04:00,983 --> 00:04:02,574 Sculpture, but never knives. 113 00:04:02,726 --> 00:04:06,319 Railroad track is very difficult to work 114 00:04:06,472 --> 00:04:08,822 Because of its shape and its size 115 00:04:08,974 --> 00:04:10,415 And being able to cut it. 116 00:04:10,642 --> 00:04:13,477 - A part of the strategy in this is thinking 117 00:04:13,495 --> 00:04:15,145 About what piece of this railroad track 118 00:04:15,238 --> 00:04:16,646 You want to salvage your metal from. 119 00:04:16,665 --> 00:04:19,091 - You can cut a big chunk quickly... 120 00:04:19,318 --> 00:04:20,259 - Mm-hmm. 121 00:04:20,410 --> 00:04:21,818 - And forge that, spend more time forging, 122 00:04:21,837 --> 00:04:24,337 Or you can cut out from the thinner part of the body. 123 00:04:24,431 --> 00:04:26,156 It's less forging. 124 00:04:26,174 --> 00:04:28,492 I like the fact that michael right away grabbed the... 125 00:04:28,585 --> 00:04:29,826 - Yup. - The hot wrench. 126 00:04:29,919 --> 00:04:32,178 - That's the easiest and fastest way. 127 00:04:32,331 --> 00:04:36,182 - I've been using oxyacetylene for over 30 years. 128 00:04:36,335 --> 00:04:38,502 I'm looking to use the bottom half of the railroad track 129 00:04:38,520 --> 00:04:41,596 Just because gravity helps with that cut. 130 00:04:41,782 --> 00:04:44,024 ♪ ♪ 131 00:04:44,176 --> 00:04:47,177 - It looks like he cut it with tip already in. 132 00:04:47,270 --> 00:04:48,678 - That's almost a blade shape already. 133 00:04:48,697 --> 00:04:50,013 - Just put an edge on it and quench it. 134 00:04:50,106 --> 00:04:50,438 - That's some good thinking there. 135 00:04:50,457 --> 00:04:52,607 - Yeah. 136 00:04:52,626 --> 00:04:53,959 - I take it to the grinder, 137 00:04:54,186 --> 00:04:55,352 Try and get some of the slag off 138 00:04:55,370 --> 00:04:57,296 So I can shape this blade easily in the forge. 139 00:04:57,523 --> 00:05:00,690 ♪ ♪ 140 00:05:00,784 --> 00:05:01,875 - I'm going for the cutting torch. 141 00:05:02,027 --> 00:05:05,620 I do not have barely any experience using it, 142 00:05:05,714 --> 00:05:06,454 But it's gonna be the fastest way 143 00:05:06,473 --> 00:05:09,032 To get through this track. 144 00:05:09,051 --> 00:05:10,367 - Look at john's flame. 145 00:05:10,385 --> 00:05:13,294 It's way too large to get a good cut. 146 00:05:13,314 --> 00:05:17,207 - It starts out great, but then liquid metal starts 147 00:05:17,225 --> 00:05:19,559 Filling up the cut I just made. 148 00:05:19,653 --> 00:05:21,394 And it's hardening up. 149 00:05:21,488 --> 00:05:23,880 It's a big, hot mess. 150 00:05:23,899 --> 00:05:25,657 - If you know the tools, you could potentially 151 00:05:25,809 --> 00:05:27,884 Get through this in a matter of five minutes or so, 152 00:05:27,903 --> 00:05:29,310 But if you have trouble 153 00:05:29,330 --> 00:05:30,554 Setting up the oxyacetylene torch for one, 154 00:05:30,647 --> 00:05:33,056 This could take you a really long time 155 00:05:33,149 --> 00:05:34,908 To get that steel to start working with. 156 00:05:35,060 --> 00:05:37,002 - I'm not getting a clean cut through this. 157 00:05:37,153 --> 00:05:40,730 It's extremely frustrating, so I'm gonna grab a hamme. 158 00:05:40,824 --> 00:05:42,732 If it doesn't budge, I gotta start 159 00:05:42,826 --> 00:05:43,917 This nightmare all over again. 160 00:05:44,069 --> 00:05:45,919 ♪ ♪ 161 00:05:46,013 --> 00:05:46,994 Yeah! 162 00:05:47,014 --> 00:05:48,405 Now I can start getting to work. 163 00:05:48,423 --> 00:05:50,331 ♪ ♪ 164 00:05:50,351 --> 00:05:51,758 - Now--ah, ah. 165 00:05:51,852 --> 00:05:54,244 Mark's made the decision to go with the cutoff wheel. 166 00:05:54,262 --> 00:05:55,687 - If you're going to the cutoff wheel, 167 00:05:55,914 --> 00:05:57,338 I would not go near the top rail. 168 00:05:57,432 --> 00:05:59,024 If you're good with a cutting torch, 169 00:05:59,251 --> 00:06:00,675 That's when I'd go with the top rail. 170 00:06:00,694 --> 00:06:04,345 - It's just not cutting through like I need it to. 171 00:06:04,439 --> 00:06:06,013 I know oxyacetylene's gonna e 172 00:06:06,033 --> 00:06:08,441 The quickest way through this, but I don't know how to run it. 173 00:06:08,535 --> 00:06:09,776 So I'm sitting there trying to get this thing moving, 174 00:06:09,870 --> 00:06:13,446 And I just am looking at the clock, dreading it. 175 00:06:13,599 --> 00:06:15,690 ♪ ♪ 176 00:06:15,784 --> 00:06:17,692 - Bottom rail, just off to the side, 177 00:06:17,711 --> 00:06:19,193 Should be wide enough, 178 00:06:19,213 --> 00:06:20,379 Thick enough to make the 17 to 15. 179 00:06:20,606 --> 00:06:21,880 - Oh, yeah. 180 00:06:22,107 --> 00:06:24,941 - The reason I'm going with the middle of the I-beam 181 00:06:24,960 --> 00:06:25,609 Is 'cause it's actually the thinnest 182 00:06:25,702 --> 00:06:28,294 And it's the flattest. 183 00:06:28,389 --> 00:06:30,630 - When we're asking you for supersized and big blades, 184 00:06:30,782 --> 00:06:32,707 Get a big piece and have sacrificial steel. 185 00:06:32,801 --> 00:06:35,543 You can always remove metal. 186 00:06:35,637 --> 00:06:37,062 You can't add metal. 187 00:06:37,289 --> 00:06:39,623 Well, unless you start forge welding. 188 00:06:39,641 --> 00:06:40,957 - Cutting this is taking 189 00:06:40,976 --> 00:06:43,309 Much longer than I had anticipated. 190 00:06:43,404 --> 00:06:44,794 I'm able to get the bottom part of my rectangle 191 00:06:44,813 --> 00:06:46,813 Cut off extremely easy. 192 00:06:46,907 --> 00:06:50,558 Unfortunately, the top, flat part of the railroad track 193 00:06:50,652 --> 00:06:53,153 Is in the way of the top part of the angle grinder, 194 00:06:53,247 --> 00:06:54,562 So I don't feel comfortable trying to cut 195 00:06:54,581 --> 00:06:56,656 That piece off upside down. 196 00:06:56,750 --> 00:06:58,475 So I'm just going to get 197 00:06:58,568 --> 00:06:59,659 As close as I can, the best that I can. 198 00:06:59,753 --> 00:07:03,146 The longer it takes for me to cut this, 199 00:07:03,239 --> 00:07:04,405 That's gonna be less time I'm gonna have 200 00:07:04,499 --> 00:07:06,499 To be able to get everything done that I need to 201 00:07:06,593 --> 00:07:06,666 In this short amount of time. 202 00:07:07,669 --> 00:07:09,744 ♪ ♪ 203 00:07:09,763 --> 00:07:12,764 - After I get off the grinder, I'm on to the forge 204 00:07:12,991 --> 00:07:14,558 And get it under the hammer as soon as possible. 205 00:07:15,677 --> 00:07:17,436 ♪ ♪ 206 00:07:17,663 --> 00:07:20,439 I'm gonna make a large fighter knife. 207 00:07:20,666 --> 00:07:25,110 It's a drop point, nice, long, sleek, sexy. 208 00:07:25,337 --> 00:07:27,337 Some of the blades that I've made for props 209 00:07:27,355 --> 00:07:29,931 Have been apocalyptic in style. 210 00:07:29,950 --> 00:07:32,951 I think it's somewhat similar. 211 00:07:33,102 --> 00:07:37,030 - Look how long michael's billet's already gotten. 212 00:07:37,182 --> 00:07:38,606 - This blade's looking fantastic. 213 00:07:38,792 --> 00:07:40,584 ♪ ♪ 214 00:07:41,945 --> 00:07:44,521 - Now that my steel's clean, it's in the forge. 215 00:07:44,539 --> 00:07:46,873 I decided to go with almost a machete-- 216 00:07:46,967 --> 00:07:48,858 I think would be the easiest style to go with for this, 217 00:07:48,877 --> 00:07:51,711 And it'd be great for chopping. 218 00:07:51,863 --> 00:07:52,471 Now I have to get this drawn out. 219 00:07:52,698 --> 00:07:57,701 ♪ ♪ 220 00:07:57,719 --> 00:07:59,219 - I finally get a piece knocked off, 221 00:07:59,313 --> 00:08:01,313 And I throw it in the forge as quick as I can. 222 00:08:01,540 --> 00:08:04,816 ♪ ♪ 223 00:08:04,968 --> 00:08:07,393 - Matt got his steel finally. - Whoo! 224 00:08:07,488 --> 00:08:10,547 It feels so good to finally get this stuck in the forge. 225 00:08:10,565 --> 00:08:11,731 Even though I'm the last one, I'm still feeling okay 226 00:08:11,825 --> 00:08:13,733 Because of my rectangle. 227 00:08:13,885 --> 00:08:17,387 I've already got something that's roughly a billet shape 228 00:08:17,405 --> 00:08:18,646 That I just gotta stretch out and make 229 00:08:18,740 --> 00:08:20,557 The right length and width. 230 00:08:20,575 --> 00:08:22,149 - What would you guys do, as far as your blade shape? 231 00:08:22,169 --> 00:08:24,227 - I'd go with the apple seed edge, 232 00:08:24,320 --> 00:08:26,396 But I would make a wide blade 233 00:08:26,414 --> 00:08:29,249 Just to get that long, steep profile. 234 00:08:29,401 --> 00:08:30,750 - I've decided that the best overall weapon 235 00:08:30,844 --> 00:08:34,404 That I can make in my own style is gonna be a viking seax. 236 00:08:34,422 --> 00:08:35,739 A viking seax is gonna be fantastic 237 00:08:35,757 --> 00:08:37,832 For the chopping test. 238 00:08:37,926 --> 00:08:39,576 Because it's a straight edge, 239 00:08:39,594 --> 00:08:41,669 I'm able to work that a lot quicker. 240 00:08:41,855 --> 00:08:43,747 ♪ ♪ 241 00:08:43,840 --> 00:08:44,931 - I think I can get this done. 242 00:08:45,025 --> 00:08:46,358 I'm confident. 243 00:08:46,509 --> 00:08:48,860 I know what I need to do and can't second-guess myself. 244 00:08:49,087 --> 00:08:50,270 As I'm seeing that thing come up to temp, 245 00:08:50,364 --> 00:08:55,258 I see two huge fractures just right on the end of it. 246 00:08:55,277 --> 00:08:58,019 - Mark thinks he saw a crack in there. 247 00:08:58,038 --> 00:09:00,430 That is still way more steel than he needs 248 00:09:00,448 --> 00:09:01,706 For the blade we're asking for. 249 00:09:01,933 --> 00:09:03,449 Draw it out. 250 00:09:03,602 --> 00:09:05,043 If you think there's a crack, cut it off 251 00:09:05,270 --> 00:09:06,694 Or use it for the tang portion of the blade. 252 00:09:06,788 --> 00:09:08,271 - I'm exasperated. 253 00:09:08,364 --> 00:09:09,773 Those stress fractures are gonna be 254 00:09:09,791 --> 00:09:11,883 Throughout the entire thing. 255 00:09:12,035 --> 00:09:14,052 My options here are, hope I can wind up 256 00:09:14,279 --> 00:09:15,554 Getting past those stress fractures, 257 00:09:15,781 --> 00:09:18,372 Or just chuck it and run, see if I can get another piece. 258 00:09:18,466 --> 00:09:19,540 - I don't know. 259 00:09:19,560 --> 00:09:21,059 Mark's just-- he's just standing there. 260 00:09:21,286 --> 00:09:22,619 - Yeah. 261 00:09:22,712 --> 00:09:24,712 - I was finally able to rip off this railroad track, 262 00:09:24,806 --> 00:09:27,232 But I'm looking at the time, 263 00:09:27,383 --> 00:09:29,292 Making the decision to grab another piece. 264 00:09:29,385 --> 00:09:30,902 It's tough. I don't know what to do. 265 00:09:31,129 --> 00:09:34,030 [bleep]. 266 00:09:35,909 --> 00:09:36,891 - So, guys, we're halfway through 267 00:09:36,985 --> 00:09:37,242 Our supersized challenge, 268 00:09:39,471 --> 00:09:41,079 And he's thinking about going back to the 7-foot railrod 269 00:09:41,306 --> 00:09:43,156 And starting over-- 270 00:09:43,417 --> 00:09:44,824 Not an easy task. 271 00:09:44,976 --> 00:09:47,477 - I see two huge fractures. 272 00:09:47,495 --> 00:09:49,737 My options here are, hope I can wind up 273 00:09:49,756 --> 00:09:51,572 Getting past the stress fractures, 274 00:09:51,666 --> 00:09:53,925 Or just chuck it and run. 275 00:09:54,077 --> 00:09:55,652 - Mark's just gonna change it up 276 00:09:55,745 --> 00:09:57,078 And get a different piece of steel. 277 00:09:57,097 --> 00:09:59,747 You spent all that time cutting that piece of steel, 278 00:09:59,766 --> 00:10:01,324 Letting it heat up, and now you're gonna start over? 279 00:10:01,343 --> 00:10:03,326 - And I don't understand why he didn't even attempt 280 00:10:03,345 --> 00:10:06,496 To draw it out. 281 00:10:06,514 --> 00:10:08,273 - I go for one of the thinner sections. 282 00:10:08,424 --> 00:10:13,427 I'm feeling, like, really under the gun right now. 283 00:10:13,447 --> 00:10:15,355 - Mark's got a second piece of steel now, 284 00:10:15,449 --> 00:10:18,341 Which is considerably smaller than his first piece, 285 00:10:18,434 --> 00:10:21,102 So we're going from one extreme to the other. 286 00:10:21,196 --> 00:10:22,287 - I'm thinking to myself, this is gonna be tight, 287 00:10:22,438 --> 00:10:25,515 But I have to go with my guns here. 288 00:10:25,533 --> 00:10:28,201 - Bladesmiths, you have 90 minutes left. 289 00:10:28,295 --> 00:10:29,702 [rock music] 290 00:10:29,855 --> 00:10:31,855 - This blade, I'm loving it. 291 00:10:31,948 --> 00:10:34,357 I hope everybody loves it as much as I do. 292 00:10:34,450 --> 00:10:37,193 So I'm gonna grab a little piece of rebar. 293 00:10:37,212 --> 00:10:39,304 I'm gonna shape it in a little tiny heart 294 00:10:39,455 --> 00:10:40,864 For my good friend j. 295 00:10:40,957 --> 00:10:43,791 Hopefully he won't break my heart. 296 00:10:43,885 --> 00:10:45,201 - That man loves what he's doing. 297 00:10:45,220 --> 00:10:46,794 [laughter] 298 00:10:46,888 --> 00:10:49,463 - Shame it's not valentine's day. 299 00:10:49,483 --> 00:10:51,057 - I'm feeling good about my ability 300 00:10:51,209 --> 00:10:52,375 To get this thing shaped to what I want it to be, 301 00:10:52,468 --> 00:10:55,395 But this is a thick piece of metal 302 00:10:55,489 --> 00:10:57,322 That I gotta get thinned down. 303 00:10:57,549 --> 00:10:58,639 - And we've got massive pieces of steel 304 00:10:58,659 --> 00:11:00,158 For them to salvage to make their blades, 305 00:11:00,309 --> 00:11:03,052 But hoping we don't have 306 00:11:03,071 --> 00:11:05,738 Boat anchors turned in for you guys to test, 307 00:11:05,832 --> 00:11:07,499 Because that could be detrimental to your shoulders 308 00:11:07,650 --> 00:11:09,726 And their ability to get 10 grand. 309 00:11:09,744 --> 00:11:11,411 - With that in mind, I decide a fuller 310 00:11:11,505 --> 00:11:14,063 Is the best course of action. 311 00:11:14,082 --> 00:11:15,415 - So what's the point of using the guillotine 312 00:11:15,567 --> 00:11:16,174 To put the fullers in and not just going to grinder 313 00:11:16,325 --> 00:11:18,843 With a small wheel? 314 00:11:18,995 --> 00:11:19,752 - If you're grinding it in, you're really not changing 315 00:11:19,846 --> 00:11:21,513 The shape of the blade at all. 316 00:11:21,664 --> 00:11:23,682 But if you use the guillotine, every time you hammer down, 317 00:11:23,833 --> 00:11:25,909 You're widening the blade. 318 00:11:25,927 --> 00:11:27,185 - And I'm able to get a nice straight line. 319 00:11:27,579 --> 00:11:29,503 ♪ ♪ 320 00:11:29,597 --> 00:11:32,432 - I normally make large knives, but the length requirement, 321 00:11:32,584 --> 00:11:36,361 15 to 17 inches, is insane. 322 00:11:36,512 --> 00:11:39,088 I'm drawing it out. 323 00:11:39,107 --> 00:11:40,848 It's thicker on one side than the other, 324 00:11:40,867 --> 00:11:42,701 So it's starting to banana on me. 325 00:11:42,928 --> 00:11:43,927 Ugh. 326 00:11:43,945 --> 00:11:46,095 It's a bit frustrating. 327 00:11:46,114 --> 00:11:47,521 I'm always having to go flatten it out 328 00:11:47,541 --> 00:11:49,523 Before I can stretch it again. 329 00:11:49,543 --> 00:11:52,118 Once I get the profile forged out, 330 00:11:52,212 --> 00:11:53,044 I look at the clock. 331 00:11:53,271 --> 00:11:54,270 It's about time to get grinding. 332 00:11:54,289 --> 00:11:57,364 ♪ ♪ 333 00:11:57,384 --> 00:11:59,200 - This is definitely throwing a wrench in my work. 334 00:11:59,294 --> 00:12:01,277 It's time to get this thing shaped up. 335 00:12:01,370 --> 00:12:04,389 The final shape is based on a georgian satevari. 336 00:12:04,540 --> 00:12:06,632 It looks like it's two-edged, but it's not. 337 00:12:06,785 --> 00:12:08,542 It's a single edge running all the way up. 338 00:12:08,636 --> 00:12:10,711 I can have long bevels, 339 00:12:10,731 --> 00:12:11,396 And I'm gonna have a thick spine 340 00:12:11,547 --> 00:12:15,066 For a railroad tie chop. 341 00:12:15,218 --> 00:12:18,719 - I was worried about mark, but he's really catching up. 342 00:12:18,739 --> 00:12:20,129 - I'm a little on the fringes. 343 00:12:20,223 --> 00:12:21,388 A lot of the stuff I make is fantasy-based 344 00:12:21,483 --> 00:12:23,891 With historical thrown in, 345 00:12:23,910 --> 00:12:26,244 But I'm feeling pretty good about myself. 346 00:12:26,395 --> 00:12:29,322 - Bladesmiths, you have 45 minutes remaining. 347 00:12:29,474 --> 00:12:31,232 ♪ ♪ 348 00:12:31,326 --> 00:12:32,399 - What I like about michael's blade 349 00:12:32,419 --> 00:12:36,329 Is that all it is is a play on scale. 350 00:12:36,481 --> 00:12:37,497 It's just sort of that musso bowie shape. 351 00:12:37,649 --> 00:12:40,074 He's just blown it up. 352 00:12:40,168 --> 00:12:40,759 - A lot. - By 4 inches. 353 00:12:40,986 --> 00:12:42,427 - [laughing] it's huge. 354 00:12:42,821 --> 00:12:45,079 ♪ ♪ 355 00:12:45,173 --> 00:12:46,247 - All right. - There you go. 356 00:12:46,341 --> 00:12:48,674 He had a nice color going on with that. 357 00:12:48,827 --> 00:12:50,994 - It looks pretty straight. 358 00:12:51,012 --> 00:12:53,438 All I got left to do now is grind away. 359 00:12:53,832 --> 00:12:55,498 ♪ ♪ 360 00:12:55,517 --> 00:12:58,684 - Since I turned my forge on the first time, 361 00:12:58,837 --> 00:13:00,003 I just fell in love with it. 362 00:13:00,096 --> 00:13:02,171 Making knives is a form of art. 363 00:13:02,265 --> 00:13:05,450 Making something out of nothing is what I like most about it. 364 00:13:05,601 --> 00:13:07,026 The color looks good. 365 00:13:07,178 --> 00:13:09,120 ♪ ♪ 366 00:13:09,272 --> 00:13:10,437 - John in the quench. 367 00:13:10,457 --> 00:13:12,624 - It looks extremely straight. 368 00:13:12,775 --> 00:13:16,369 I'm relieved, but I have to get back to the grinder, 369 00:13:16,521 --> 00:13:17,854 Clean this up the best I can. 370 00:13:17,872 --> 00:13:20,298 - Gentlemen, you have ten minutes left on the clock. 371 00:13:21,526 --> 00:13:23,376 ♪ ♪ 372 00:13:23,470 --> 00:13:25,470 Mark just quenched at a screaming hot temperature. 373 00:13:25,621 --> 00:13:29,699 - I'm worried about his blade. It could be really brittle. 374 00:13:29,792 --> 00:13:31,125 - I'm feeling pretty good about being able 375 00:13:31,219 --> 00:13:32,459 To catch up this quick. 376 00:13:32,479 --> 00:13:33,460 I can spend the rest of this time 377 00:13:33,480 --> 00:13:35,480 Getting this blade dialed in. 378 00:13:35,874 --> 00:13:38,724 ♪ ♪ 379 00:13:38,877 --> 00:13:40,393 - I'm wrapping up the grinding cure, 380 00:13:40,545 --> 00:13:42,545 And I decide, before I quench, 381 00:13:42,564 --> 00:13:44,547 I want to give a little bit of extra razzle-dazzle. 382 00:13:44,640 --> 00:13:47,900 So I use the top of the contact wheel 383 00:13:47,994 --> 00:13:50,720 Just to add in some little divots along the spine. 384 00:13:50,738 --> 00:13:52,479 - Matt doesn't have much time left. 385 00:13:52,499 --> 00:13:55,149 Instead of adding work to his blade, 386 00:13:55,168 --> 00:13:56,576 He should be refining what he's got. 387 00:13:56,670 --> 00:13:59,412 - I'm finally ready to quench this blade. 388 00:13:59,564 --> 00:14:02,248 ♪ ♪ 389 00:14:02,342 --> 00:14:02,732 - Matt just quenched. 390 00:14:02,825 --> 00:14:04,825 ♪ ♪ 391 00:14:04,845 --> 00:14:09,997 - Five, four, three, two, one. 392 00:14:10,016 --> 00:14:11,424 Bladesmiths, turn off your machines. 393 00:14:11,576 --> 00:14:14,260 First round of this competition is over. 394 00:14:14,354 --> 00:14:16,837 - I'm feeling really good about how it looks overall, 395 00:14:16,857 --> 00:14:18,431 And I'm really praying that I'm not wrong. 396 00:14:18,583 --> 00:14:20,583 ♪ ♪ 397 00:14:20,602 --> 00:14:23,419 - All right, gentlemen, in the past three hours, 398 00:14:23,438 --> 00:14:26,089 You sourced your materials from a railroad track 399 00:14:26,107 --> 00:14:28,515 And turned them into mono steel signature blades. 400 00:14:28,535 --> 00:14:30,184 The time has come for the judges to decide 401 00:14:30,203 --> 00:14:31,518 Which one of you will not be joining us 402 00:14:31,538 --> 00:14:32,945 In the second round of competition 403 00:14:33,039 --> 00:14:34,355 And which three of you are moving forward. 404 00:14:34,374 --> 00:14:36,374 Mark, you are up first. Please present your work. 405 00:14:36,768 --> 00:14:39,860 ♪ ♪ 406 00:14:39,954 --> 00:14:41,287 - All right, so, mark, right off, 407 00:14:41,439 --> 00:14:43,272 A really bold choice to go with this handle shape. 408 00:14:43,291 --> 00:14:44,865 We haven't seen it in competition before, 409 00:14:44,959 --> 00:14:46,367 And I really like it. 410 00:14:46,386 --> 00:14:49,112 This is a great-looking short sword, 411 00:14:49,130 --> 00:14:50,630 But you really need to get onto these grinds. 412 00:14:50,724 --> 00:14:53,616 You've got some fairly deep hammer marks here 413 00:14:53,635 --> 00:14:55,468 That I would love to see more refined, 414 00:14:55,562 --> 00:14:56,895 But anyway, good job. 415 00:14:57,122 --> 00:14:58,212 - Thank you. 416 00:14:58,306 --> 00:14:59,305 - John, you're up next. 417 00:14:59,457 --> 00:15:00,398 Please present your work. 418 00:15:01,626 --> 00:15:02,792 ♪ ♪ 419 00:15:02,810 --> 00:15:04,627 - All right, john, I like the design 420 00:15:04,646 --> 00:15:07,388 That you came up with for a nice chopper. 421 00:15:07,407 --> 00:15:08,907 The handle fits my hand perfectly, 422 00:15:09,058 --> 00:15:12,468 But it seems a little bit small when you have a heavy blade. 423 00:15:12,487 --> 00:15:13,803 So when you pick up, it wants to go forward, 424 00:15:13,896 --> 00:15:17,898 And when you look at that spine, it is very thick. 425 00:15:17,918 --> 00:15:20,251 So if you move forward, I'd really like to see you 426 00:15:20,478 --> 00:15:21,994 Lighten this blade because if you don't, 427 00:15:22,088 --> 00:15:24,664 It might be hard to handle or make it uncomfortable. 428 00:15:24,758 --> 00:15:27,592 But overall, I like the look. 429 00:15:27,743 --> 00:15:29,427 - Michael, please present your work. 430 00:15:29,821 --> 00:15:31,671 ♪ ♪ 431 00:15:31,823 --> 00:15:33,673 - Michael, first off, you did a really nice job on this. 432 00:15:33,825 --> 00:15:36,267 If I ever get my wish 433 00:15:36,494 --> 00:15:38,269 And get to be in a horror movie, 434 00:15:38,421 --> 00:15:39,586 I want to take this with me 'cause this would be perfect. 435 00:15:39,681 --> 00:15:42,515 You not only gave us enough height-- 436 00:15:42,609 --> 00:15:44,350 So if you bring that grind up, 437 00:15:44,444 --> 00:15:46,760 You're gonna have fantastic edge geometry for both tests-- 438 00:15:46,780 --> 00:15:49,113 But it's also not really heavy. 439 00:15:49,265 --> 00:15:50,523 You got some deep hammer marks that you need to clean up, 440 00:15:50,617 --> 00:15:53,434 But overall, good job. 441 00:15:53,453 --> 00:15:54,677 - Thank you. - Matt, you're up now. 442 00:15:54,696 --> 00:15:56,454 Please present your work. 443 00:15:57,682 --> 00:15:58,957 ♪ ♪ 444 00:15:59,108 --> 00:16:01,701 - All right, matt, right off, when I pick this up, 445 00:16:01,853 --> 00:16:03,444 What I feel is a lot of mass 446 00:16:03,463 --> 00:16:04,704 Towards the front of this blade. 447 00:16:04,798 --> 00:16:07,039 Your handle right now is a little on the long side, 448 00:16:07,133 --> 00:16:10,193 In that my hand fits behind that finger well. 449 00:16:10,211 --> 00:16:11,711 Other than that, I'd love to see all this work 450 00:16:11,805 --> 00:16:13,454 You've done up here finished. 451 00:16:13,548 --> 00:16:14,880 Finish those fullers out. 452 00:16:15,033 --> 00:16:16,716 The sort of knapping you did on that spine, 453 00:16:16,868 --> 00:16:18,551 Get that finished out. 454 00:16:18,703 --> 00:16:20,870 There's a light warp up here at the tip. 455 00:16:20,963 --> 00:16:22,463 If you move forward, it's refinement 456 00:16:22,482 --> 00:16:23,723 That this blade needs more than anything, 457 00:16:23,984 --> 00:16:24,649 But solid design. 458 00:16:24,800 --> 00:16:25,650 Nicely done. 459 00:16:25,801 --> 00:16:28,711 - Thank you. 460 00:16:28,730 --> 00:16:30,046 - All right, gentlemen, 461 00:16:30,064 --> 00:16:31,322 The first round of this competition 462 00:16:31,549 --> 00:16:32,882 Was a massive challenge, and all four of you 463 00:16:32,900 --> 00:16:34,734 Rose to the occasion and turned in supersized blades 464 00:16:34,886 --> 00:16:36,327 That meet parameters. 465 00:16:36,479 --> 00:16:37,737 But as you know, only three of you 466 00:16:37,831 --> 00:16:40,056 Can join us in the second round of this competition. 467 00:16:40,149 --> 00:16:41,499 The bladesmith leaving the forge is... 468 00:16:41,893 --> 00:16:43,501 ♪ ♪ 469 00:16:43,728 --> 00:16:45,895 Matt. 470 00:16:45,988 --> 00:16:47,079 Unfortunately, your blade did not make the cut, 471 00:16:47,173 --> 00:16:48,898 And doug's gonna tell you why. 472 00:16:48,916 --> 00:16:50,733 - Matt, you presented us with a good blade, 473 00:16:50,752 --> 00:16:52,326 But with the warp you had 474 00:16:52,345 --> 00:16:53,586 And in comparison to your competitors, 475 00:16:53,680 --> 00:16:55,346 It is the least refined. 476 00:16:55,498 --> 00:16:56,681 And that's the reason you're not moving forward. 477 00:16:56,832 --> 00:16:59,183 - Well, matt, we gave you a difficult challenge, 478 00:16:59,335 --> 00:17:00,576 And you definitely stood up to it. 479 00:17:00,595 --> 00:17:01,835 But unfortunately, it just wasn't quite enough. 480 00:17:01,855 --> 00:17:04,505 At this point in time, I'm gonna have to ask you 481 00:17:04,599 --> 00:17:07,025 To please surrender your work and step off the forge floor. 482 00:17:07,252 --> 00:17:08,842 - Yes, sir. 483 00:17:08,862 --> 00:17:11,420 Being that this was the supersized competition, 484 00:17:11,439 --> 00:17:13,680 I'm overall very happy with the way I tackled it. 485 00:17:13,700 --> 00:17:14,940 - Good fight, bud. 486 00:17:15,035 --> 00:17:18,852 - I can't wait to get back home and figure out 487 00:17:18,872 --> 00:17:20,613 What my next big project's gonna be. 488 00:17:20,765 --> 00:17:23,207 ♪ ♪ 489 00:17:23,359 --> 00:17:24,617 - Well, gentlemen, congratulations. 490 00:17:24,769 --> 00:17:26,936 The three of you have made it past the first round 491 00:17:26,954 --> 00:17:28,195 And are moving into the second round 492 00:17:28,289 --> 00:17:28,546 Of this supersized competition, 493 00:17:30,050 --> 00:17:31,607 Where you guys are gonna add handles to your blades, 494 00:17:31,626 --> 00:17:33,276 Turning them into fully functioning weapons, 495 00:17:33,294 --> 00:17:35,869 As well as fixing any issues that our judges 496 00:17:35,889 --> 00:17:37,280 Brought up to you in your critiques. 497 00:17:37,298 --> 00:17:38,890 Now, as far as handle material goes, 498 00:17:39,041 --> 00:17:41,542 You guys have to use wood. 499 00:17:41,561 --> 00:17:43,286 Well, you probably notice, the pantry 500 00:17:43,379 --> 00:17:44,787 Is kind of looking a little empty here. 501 00:17:44,880 --> 00:17:46,806 So for handle materials in this round, 502 00:17:46,958 --> 00:17:49,458 You guys are gonna need this. 503 00:17:49,477 --> 00:17:50,643 Gentlemen. 504 00:17:50,737 --> 00:17:51,644 - Oh, no. [chuckles] 505 00:17:51,796 --> 00:17:54,238 ♪ ♪ 506 00:17:54,465 --> 00:17:55,481 Oh. 507 00:17:55,633 --> 00:18:00,578 ♪ ♪ 508 00:18:00,729 --> 00:18:02,896 [laughter] 509 00:18:02,990 --> 00:18:08,235 - When they bring that huge 6x6 out, I can't believe it. 510 00:18:08,329 --> 00:18:09,087 This thing's enormous. 511 00:18:09,238 --> 00:18:10,980 It's gonna be a real struggle. 512 00:18:10,998 --> 00:18:15,985 - Gentlemen, what you see here is a 6x6 beam of wood 513 00:18:16,003 --> 00:18:17,762 That you all must use to make your handles. 514 00:18:17,989 --> 00:18:20,914 The second round of this competition only comprised 515 00:18:20,934 --> 00:18:22,916 Of two hours to complete your blades, 516 00:18:22,936 --> 00:18:26,587 Getting them fully assembled and ready for testing. 517 00:18:26,606 --> 00:18:28,606 Good luck, because that time starts no. 518 00:18:29,000 --> 00:18:31,334 ♪ ♪ 519 00:18:31,352 --> 00:18:33,760 - What do you say we cut three 10-inch pieces? 520 00:18:33,780 --> 00:18:36,930 - Well, that is one large piece of wood. 521 00:18:36,950 --> 00:18:38,265 - You're gonna have to work together. 522 00:18:38,284 --> 00:18:39,842 There's no way to lift that thing up, 523 00:18:39,935 --> 00:18:41,344 Take it to the band saw, and cut it 524 00:18:41,362 --> 00:18:43,103 Without somebody holding the other end. 525 00:18:43,123 --> 00:18:43,770 - I'll grab it from the back. 526 00:18:43,865 --> 00:18:46,290 This thing is massive. 527 00:18:46,517 --> 00:18:47,608 Obviously we're going to have to figure out 528 00:18:47,702 --> 00:18:49,368 Some way to divvy it up, because there's no way 529 00:18:49,520 --> 00:18:50,611 I'm gonna handle that myself. 530 00:18:50,705 --> 00:18:52,630 We come up with a plan to get that thing 531 00:18:52,781 --> 00:18:54,190 Over through the band saw. 532 00:18:54,208 --> 00:18:55,691 - Well, they're all working together, 533 00:18:55,784 --> 00:18:57,026 And this should go through like butter. 534 00:18:57,044 --> 00:18:58,210 ♪ ♪ 535 00:18:58,304 --> 00:19:00,621 - We might be competing against each other, 536 00:19:00,715 --> 00:19:01,788 But we're all trying to help each other succeed. 537 00:19:01,808 --> 00:19:04,200 Teamwork makes the dream work. 538 00:19:04,293 --> 00:19:04,717 All right. 539 00:19:04,869 --> 00:19:07,478 ♪ ♪ 540 00:19:07,630 --> 00:19:11,540 - After we get the wood cut, I go straight to grinding. 541 00:19:11,559 --> 00:19:14,710 I just want to get the final form shape down. 542 00:19:14,803 --> 00:19:15,802 I want to lighten this blade up. 543 00:19:15,822 --> 00:19:18,305 - Michael's being very vigilant, 544 00:19:18,324 --> 00:19:20,049 Trying to get all those hammer marks out of the blade. 545 00:19:20,067 --> 00:19:21,642 He had a couple pretty deep strikes, 546 00:19:21,661 --> 00:19:23,219 But it looks like he's making progress. 547 00:19:23,237 --> 00:19:24,220 - Yeah. 548 00:19:24,238 --> 00:19:27,556 ♪ ♪ 549 00:19:27,575 --> 00:19:28,815 - I could probably make 20 handles 550 00:19:28,835 --> 00:19:31,818 With the amount of wood I'm starting with. 551 00:19:31,913 --> 00:19:35,173 - John's blade, though it needs to lose some weight, 552 00:19:35,400 --> 00:19:36,823 Already has some beautiful grinds on it. 553 00:19:36,843 --> 00:19:39,735 In my opinion, it'd be a really smart idea 554 00:19:39,828 --> 00:19:41,995 For john to put that handle on right now 555 00:19:42,089 --> 00:19:44,164 Because by putting the handle on now, 556 00:19:44,184 --> 00:19:46,166 He can shape it whenever he wants. 557 00:19:46,186 --> 00:19:48,427 - There's two other guys gonna need this drill press. 558 00:19:48,579 --> 00:19:50,246 I don't want to wait for it. 559 00:19:50,264 --> 00:19:51,838 I want to get my handle scales on the machine 560 00:19:51,858 --> 00:19:55,100 And ready to go and get that done first. 561 00:19:55,195 --> 00:19:57,844 - Looks like john might be taking your idea to heart 562 00:19:57,939 --> 00:19:59,255 And doing a handle first. 563 00:19:59,348 --> 00:20:00,347 - Perfect. 564 00:20:00,366 --> 00:20:02,591 - Good to go. 565 00:20:02,685 --> 00:20:05,444 - Mark's still got some pretty deep hammer marks in his blade. 566 00:20:05,596 --> 00:20:07,096 I hope that he can get them out of there without an issue. 567 00:20:07,114 --> 00:20:09,949 - I hope mark can do it without making his blade too light. 568 00:20:10,101 --> 00:20:11,542 - Ah, there you go. 569 00:20:11,769 --> 00:20:15,213 - We got a very aggressive test in the railroad tie chop. 570 00:20:15,364 --> 00:20:16,939 - I came up with an idea to get my fuller in. 571 00:20:16,958 --> 00:20:20,701 Fuller's gonna take up some of the surface area, 572 00:20:20,720 --> 00:20:21,944 Get out some of those hammer marks. 573 00:20:22,037 --> 00:20:23,462 It's gonna give it a nice light feeling, 574 00:20:23,614 --> 00:20:24,797 So it's gonna be nice and nimble. 575 00:20:24,891 --> 00:20:27,633 Happy with that. 576 00:20:27,785 --> 00:20:29,710 ♪ ♪ 577 00:20:29,729 --> 00:20:31,378 - Michael's gonna break down that block 578 00:20:31,397 --> 00:20:34,047 And start getting his handle material figured out. 579 00:20:34,067 --> 00:20:35,958 - I'm gonna go ahead and take it over to the saw, 580 00:20:35,977 --> 00:20:38,885 Get it close-cut to the profile that I want 581 00:20:38,905 --> 00:20:41,388 So I don't have to spend a lot of time 582 00:20:41,482 --> 00:20:43,132 Shaping it on the grinder. 583 00:20:43,225 --> 00:20:43,741 - All right, michael's doing good work. 584 00:20:43,892 --> 00:20:46,077 I like that. 585 00:20:46,304 --> 00:20:46,986 - I'm gonna want to go ahead and get 586 00:20:47,138 --> 00:20:49,972 This thing ready to glue up. 587 00:20:49,991 --> 00:20:53,659 - Bladesmiths, you have 60 minutes remaining. 588 00:20:53,811 --> 00:20:54,919 ♪ ♪ 589 00:20:55,070 --> 00:20:55,995 - After the scales look done, I set them aside. 590 00:20:56,089 --> 00:20:59,090 Now I gotta address the weight. 591 00:20:59,317 --> 00:21:01,241 - You can see some really heavy, 592 00:21:01,335 --> 00:21:03,502 Even sparks coming out of john, 593 00:21:03,596 --> 00:21:05,763 So he's definitely grinding to lighten up that blade. 594 00:21:05,990 --> 00:21:07,598 - He's talented on the grinder, for sure. 595 00:21:09,752 --> 00:21:10,083 It's feeling a lot better. 596 00:21:10,103 --> 00:21:13,253 ♪ ♪ 597 00:21:13,273 --> 00:21:14,421 - That is a huge knife michael's got. 598 00:21:14,515 --> 00:21:16,590 - That thing is humongous. 599 00:21:16,684 --> 00:21:19,092 [laughter] I love it. 600 00:21:19,186 --> 00:21:21,854 - Once the epoxy dries, I gotta shape that handle. 601 00:21:21,948 --> 00:21:24,006 - Michael's over there doing some heavy contouring 602 00:21:24,025 --> 00:21:26,525 On that handle. 603 00:21:26,619 --> 00:21:28,360 - I kind of like the flair he's got towards the front 604 00:21:28,454 --> 00:21:29,862 Of the blade and the back, just to kind of 605 00:21:29,956 --> 00:21:32,865 Lock your hand right in there. 606 00:21:33,017 --> 00:21:34,683 - Oh! 607 00:21:34,777 --> 00:21:36,794 I do have a problem with these belts gumming up. 608 00:21:37,021 --> 00:21:39,188 Come on! 609 00:21:39,281 --> 00:21:40,631 This is getting a little frustrating. 610 00:21:40,783 --> 00:21:42,191 I can't believe I'm at this spot 611 00:21:42,209 --> 00:21:45,377 And I can't get this handle material to come off. 612 00:21:45,530 --> 00:21:48,547 This is the end of the road. 613 00:21:48,699 --> 00:21:49,031 [groans] 614 00:21:49,050 --> 00:21:51,124 ♪ ♪ 615 00:21:51,218 --> 00:21:52,718 I don't know what I'm gonna do. 616 00:21:52,870 --> 00:21:59,224 ♪ ♪ 617 00:21:59,377 --> 00:22:00,893 In the supersized challenge, 618 00:22:01,136 --> 00:22:01,877 And michael's running into trouble 619 00:22:01,970 --> 00:22:03,228 With the grinder over here. 620 00:22:03,323 --> 00:22:05,047 - Come on! 621 00:22:05,066 --> 00:22:07,140 I do have a problem with these belts gumming up. 622 00:22:07,160 --> 00:22:09,309 [groans] 623 00:22:09,329 --> 00:22:11,737 - Michael just needs to switch out that belt. 624 00:22:11,889 --> 00:22:13,906 After five hours of competing, 625 00:22:14,058 --> 00:22:15,148 Things just kind of slip your mind. 626 00:22:15,168 --> 00:22:17,893 - I switch belts. 627 00:22:17,912 --> 00:22:20,171 - There you go. 628 00:22:20,398 --> 00:22:22,489 - Now this handle's coming along. 629 00:22:22,583 --> 00:22:25,676 I think it'll be okay. 630 00:22:25,903 --> 00:22:27,403 - It's time to finish this handle up. 631 00:22:27,588 --> 00:22:28,587 ♪ ♪ 632 00:22:28,739 --> 00:22:31,073 If your handle doesn't feel good, 633 00:22:31,092 --> 00:22:32,850 It could definitely be the difference 634 00:22:33,001 --> 00:22:34,352 Between moving on and getting sent home, 635 00:22:34,503 --> 00:22:38,414 So I'm making sure this handle is comfortable. 636 00:22:38,432 --> 00:22:40,432 - John's handle looks pretty small, 637 00:22:40,585 --> 00:22:41,842 But he's got good contouring. 638 00:22:41,861 --> 00:22:43,027 It's gonna be interesting to see 639 00:22:43,178 --> 00:22:44,937 How that feels in your guys' hands. 640 00:22:45,031 --> 00:22:47,256 - Pine is a really boring, light-colored wood. 641 00:22:47,274 --> 00:22:50,701 I want to make it stand out. 642 00:22:50,853 --> 00:22:52,018 - John's got the mapp gas there. 643 00:22:52,038 --> 00:22:53,704 You think he's gonna put some texture 644 00:22:53,856 --> 00:22:54,430 Or charring on his handle? - Yeah. 645 00:22:54,523 --> 00:22:56,932 - Yeah, I like that. 646 00:22:56,951 --> 00:22:58,267 - Next, put some oil on it to really get this grain 647 00:22:58,285 --> 00:23:01,770 To stand out and look great. 648 00:23:01,789 --> 00:23:03,122 - Gentlemen, you have 15 minutes left. 649 00:23:03,274 --> 00:23:05,699 ♪ ♪ 650 00:23:05,718 --> 00:23:07,943 - I need to get this handle trimmed and shaped. 651 00:23:07,962 --> 00:23:10,036 The handle shape is pretty unique on this one. 652 00:23:10,131 --> 00:23:13,782 On all four sides, it has to be pretty much symmetrical. 653 00:23:13,801 --> 00:23:15,284 I have to really contour that center handle grip 654 00:23:15,377 --> 00:23:17,895 For a nice, comfortable swing. 655 00:23:18,122 --> 00:23:21,457 - I really love the handle style he's got on there. 656 00:23:21,550 --> 00:23:23,792 It's nothing like we've ever seen. 657 00:23:23,811 --> 00:23:25,903 - Mark's design reminds me a ton of the blade 658 00:23:26,054 --> 00:23:27,479 I carried when I was in the service. 659 00:23:27,632 --> 00:23:29,798 That's got that squid handle. 660 00:23:29,892 --> 00:23:30,891 - After I get this thing shaped, 661 00:23:30,910 --> 00:23:32,818 I'm gonna get this thing sharp. 662 00:23:32,970 --> 00:23:38,231 - Five, four, three, two, one. 663 00:23:38,251 --> 00:23:39,232 Bladesmiths, turn off your machines! 664 00:23:39,326 --> 00:23:41,310 This round is over. 665 00:23:41,328 --> 00:23:42,645 ♪ ♪ 666 00:23:42,663 --> 00:23:44,237 - My blade isn't the biggest. 667 00:23:44,331 --> 00:23:45,831 It doesn't have the most mas. 668 00:23:45,983 --> 00:23:47,332 But it's still gonna chop. It's still gonna cut. 669 00:23:47,427 --> 00:23:52,821 ♪ ♪ 670 00:23:52,840 --> 00:23:54,598 - Bladesmiths, welcome to our strength test. 671 00:23:54,825 --> 00:23:57,009 Today we'll be doing the railroad tie chop. 672 00:23:57,161 --> 00:23:59,419 ♪ ♪ 673 00:23:59,513 --> 00:24:01,105 Michael, you're gonna go first. 674 00:24:01,256 --> 00:24:02,589 You ready? - Don't break my heart. 675 00:24:02,608 --> 00:24:05,276 - I won't break your heart. Maybe your knife, though. 676 00:24:05,427 --> 00:24:07,002 - [laughs] 677 00:24:07,021 --> 00:24:08,612 ♪ ♪ 678 00:24:08,839 --> 00:24:10,522 I'm not too concerned about my blade, 679 00:24:10,675 --> 00:24:11,690 But I'm not really sure 680 00:24:11,784 --> 00:24:14,118 About the handle material staying on. 681 00:24:14,345 --> 00:24:16,269 This soft wood seems rather absurd 682 00:24:16,363 --> 00:24:18,197 For a big knife like this. 683 00:24:18,349 --> 00:24:21,517 ♪ ♪ 684 00:24:21,535 --> 00:24:23,202 - [grunting] 685 00:24:23,354 --> 00:24:30,968 ♪ ♪ 686 00:24:41,314 --> 00:24:42,796 [laughter] 687 00:24:42,815 --> 00:24:43,222 - That was fun. Can I do more? 688 00:24:43,316 --> 00:24:45,374 [laughter] 689 00:24:45,392 --> 00:24:47,318 ♪ ♪ 690 00:24:47,469 --> 00:24:49,987 - Michael, great job. 691 00:24:50,138 --> 00:24:52,214 The handle, the way you contoured it 692 00:24:52,233 --> 00:24:54,900 On the top and the bottom, my hand never moved. 693 00:24:55,052 --> 00:24:57,052 And the fact that you've got such a big blade 694 00:24:57,071 --> 00:24:58,979 And it doesn't weigh a ton-- 695 00:24:58,998 --> 00:25:00,556 You can have a big blade without it being a boat ancho, 696 00:25:00,574 --> 00:25:02,482 And this is a good example. 697 00:25:02,576 --> 00:25:04,668 Nice job. - Thank you. 698 00:25:04,820 --> 00:25:06,078 - All right, john, you ready to go? 699 00:25:06,230 --> 00:25:07,746 - I am. - All right, let's do it. 700 00:25:07,840 --> 00:25:10,065 ♪ ♪ 701 00:25:10,084 --> 00:25:11,583 - I'm definitely worried j. Is gonna break this. 702 00:25:11,677 --> 00:25:16,162 J. Has a great reputation of not holding back. 703 00:25:16,182 --> 00:25:18,849 Got me a little nervous. 704 00:25:19,076 --> 00:25:21,577 - [grunting] 705 00:25:21,762 --> 00:25:28,651 ♪ ♪ 706 00:25:41,265 --> 00:25:42,614 - All right, john, I'm starting to think 707 00:25:42,767 --> 00:25:44,616 We're making this testing too easy. 708 00:25:44,769 --> 00:25:46,602 Razor edge-- this is like a razor blade, 709 00:25:46,695 --> 00:25:49,438 And it's still just as sharp. 710 00:25:49,456 --> 00:25:51,215 Didn't do any damage to the edge at all. 711 00:25:51,366 --> 00:25:53,384 Otherwise, great job. - Thank you, sir. 712 00:25:53,535 --> 00:25:55,886 - How you feeling, mark? 713 00:25:56,038 --> 00:25:57,704 - Uh, pretty good. - Good? Okay. 714 00:25:57,723 --> 00:25:59,372 Don't bust any buttons on me, all right? 715 00:25:59,392 --> 00:26:01,300 - Keep them to my chest. 716 00:26:01,394 --> 00:26:02,618 - [laughs] 717 00:26:02,803 --> 00:26:04,044 ♪ ♪ 718 00:26:04,138 --> 00:26:07,122 - The fact that I got to testing is one thing. 719 00:26:07,141 --> 00:26:10,142 Now I have to see j. Wailing with my knife 720 00:26:10,294 --> 00:26:12,961 Onto a piece of railroad tie? 721 00:26:12,980 --> 00:26:14,146 I'm gonna be biting my teeth the whole way. 722 00:26:14,298 --> 00:26:16,315 ♪ ♪ 723 00:26:16,467 --> 00:26:20,969 [gasps] 724 00:26:20,988 --> 00:26:22,496 - Now I have to see j. Wailing with my knife 725 00:26:23,916 --> 00:26:26,475 I'm gonna be biting my teeth the whole way. 726 00:26:26,493 --> 00:26:28,644 [dramatic music] 727 00:26:28,662 --> 00:26:34,091 ♪ ♪ 728 00:26:36,670 --> 00:26:39,096 [gasps] 729 00:26:44,511 --> 00:26:50,349 ♪ ♪ 730 00:26:50,501 --> 00:26:53,927 - All right, mark, a bit of a problem here. 731 00:26:53,946 --> 00:26:56,930 When you quenched your blade, you quenched it pretty hot. 732 00:26:56,949 --> 00:26:58,841 If you look at your grain structure, 733 00:26:58,934 --> 00:27:01,844 It's basically silver sand, 734 00:27:01,862 --> 00:27:04,270 And if you look right here, on this spot right on the edge, 735 00:27:04,365 --> 00:27:05,514 You got that dark mark. 736 00:27:05,607 --> 00:27:06,940 It means you had a stress fracture 737 00:27:07,034 --> 00:27:07,699 That was already there. 738 00:27:07,852 --> 00:27:10,110 And on the second piece, 739 00:27:10,129 --> 00:27:12,278 You had another one up at the spine, 740 00:27:12,298 --> 00:27:14,114 So those are your two break points. 741 00:27:14,133 --> 00:27:16,358 Definitely a heat treat issue. 742 00:27:16,377 --> 00:27:16,859 - [sighs] 743 00:27:16,877 --> 00:27:20,696 ♪ ♪ 744 00:27:20,714 --> 00:27:22,698 - Well, mark, you turned in a beautiful blade 745 00:27:22,791 --> 00:27:24,457 With an extremely unique handle. 746 00:27:24,551 --> 00:27:26,218 Wish it would have made it all the way through testing, 747 00:27:26,312 --> 00:27:28,294 But unfortunately, because it broke into three pieces, 748 00:27:28,389 --> 00:27:30,555 We consider that a catastrophic failure 749 00:27:30,708 --> 00:27:31,131 And I'm gonna have to ask you to please step off 750 00:27:31,150 --> 00:27:32,966 The forge floor. 751 00:27:32,985 --> 00:27:33,892 Thank you. - Good job, mark. 752 00:27:34,044 --> 00:27:37,137 - Appreciate the work, man. 753 00:27:37,156 --> 00:27:41,233 - My blade shattered on first strike. 754 00:27:41,327 --> 00:27:43,143 If I could've done anything differently today, 755 00:27:43,162 --> 00:27:44,662 It would've been to slow down 756 00:27:44,813 --> 00:27:47,406 And just make sure my temps were right. 757 00:27:47,558 --> 00:27:50,559 I came here to have fun, and that's what I did. 758 00:27:50,577 --> 00:27:53,562 I'm still absolutely proud of the work that I put in. 759 00:27:53,580 --> 00:27:56,581 ♪ ♪ 760 00:27:56,734 --> 00:27:58,509 - John, michael, gentlemen, congratulations. 761 00:27:58,736 --> 00:28:00,511 The two of you have made it through the first two rounds 762 00:28:00,738 --> 00:28:01,845 Of our competition and are moving forward 763 00:28:01,997 --> 00:28:03,755 Into the final round, where you're heading back 764 00:28:03,849 --> 00:28:06,909 To your home forges to build an iconic weapon from history. 765 00:28:06,927 --> 00:28:08,835 This is the supersized competition, 766 00:28:08,929 --> 00:28:10,521 So I'm sure you didn't expect to come into this final round 767 00:28:10,672 --> 00:28:12,264 And build something small. 768 00:28:12,416 --> 00:28:13,916 Behind this curtain is not only a blade 769 00:28:13,934 --> 00:28:16,768 Too large to be standing next to me, 770 00:28:16,862 --> 00:28:19,530 This is the largest blade we have ever asked 771 00:28:19,757 --> 00:28:20,939 Bladesmiths to make in the final round. 772 00:28:21,033 --> 00:28:24,785 Gentlemen, in four days, you will have to build this. 773 00:28:25,871 --> 00:28:29,948 ♪ ♪ 774 00:28:30,100 --> 00:28:32,025 - [exhales sharply] 775 00:28:32,044 --> 00:28:35,879 - The grutte pier sword. 776 00:28:36,106 --> 00:28:38,774 - During the 16th century, a larger-than-life warrir 777 00:28:38,792 --> 00:28:40,442 In the netherlands, known to the locals 778 00:28:40,461 --> 00:28:42,720 As grutte pier, or the giant pier, 779 00:28:42,947 --> 00:28:44,963 Wielded this massive sword in battle. 780 00:28:45,115 --> 00:28:46,223 Pier's size made him 781 00:28:46,374 --> 00:28:48,058 The subject of folklore and legend, 782 00:28:48,285 --> 00:28:51,136 But the physical size of his sword speaks for itself. 783 00:28:51,288 --> 00:28:54,289 The 15-pound, nearly 7-foot-tall sword 784 00:28:54,308 --> 00:28:57,050 Is the largest european sword ever to be used in combat. 785 00:28:57,144 --> 00:28:58,977 As a mercenary and pirate, grutte pier is believed 786 00:28:59,129 --> 00:29:01,480 To have wielded this weapon with ease, 787 00:29:01,574 --> 00:29:03,240 Delivering devastating blows 788 00:29:03,391 --> 00:29:04,057 To any enemy that got in his way, 789 00:29:04,151 --> 00:29:06,243 And it can be seen today 790 00:29:06,470 --> 00:29:08,394 At the fries museum in the netherlands. 791 00:29:08,489 --> 00:29:11,832 - This massive sword measures in at nearly 7 feet tall. 792 00:29:13,827 --> 00:29:15,419 [laughing] hey, you guys look terrifie. 793 00:29:15,570 --> 00:29:17,829 [laughter] 794 00:29:17,982 --> 00:29:19,147 - That's a beast. 795 00:29:19,241 --> 00:29:20,758 This is gonna be taller than me. 796 00:29:20,909 --> 00:29:23,427 - Now, bladesmiths, your blade length, 797 00:29:23,578 --> 00:29:25,170 Measured from tip to where the cutting edge ends 798 00:29:25,322 --> 00:29:25,846 In a straight line, needs to be between 799 00:29:27,007 --> 00:29:30,434 59 and 61 inches. 800 00:29:30,661 --> 00:29:32,511 It needs to be double-edged with a medial ridge. 801 00:29:32,605 --> 00:29:34,846 The cross guard and handle both need to be 802 00:29:34,940 --> 00:29:38,108 Between 18 and 20 inches long, 803 00:29:38,335 --> 00:29:39,443 And it needs to have a disk pommel 804 00:29:39,594 --> 00:29:42,838 With a diameter of at least 3 inches. 805 00:29:42,856 --> 00:29:44,948 And our own dave baker made this one, 806 00:29:45,100 --> 00:29:45,932 So it can be done. 807 00:29:45,951 --> 00:29:48,360 Now, guys, good luck. 808 00:29:48,454 --> 00:29:50,695 You have four days to complete your massive swords. 809 00:29:50,790 --> 00:29:51,538 We will see you then. 810 00:29:52,032 --> 00:29:56,442 ♪ ♪ 811 00:29:56,537 --> 00:29:57,795 - It's day one. 812 00:29:57,946 --> 00:29:59,204 We've got to build a grutte pier sword. 813 00:29:59,298 --> 00:30:04,468 My main focus is to turn a 50-inch piece of 5160 steel, 814 00:30:04,619 --> 00:30:06,695 Stretch that as long as I possibly can, 815 00:30:06,713 --> 00:30:08,806 And getting that length parameter met. 816 00:30:09,033 --> 00:30:11,457 This blade is so long, I can only heat up 817 00:30:11,552 --> 00:30:15,312 About 8 inches at a time and press it, 818 00:30:15,463 --> 00:30:18,056 And by that time, it cools off too much. 819 00:30:18,208 --> 00:30:20,042 So back to the forge again. 820 00:30:20,060 --> 00:30:23,136 Just a very repetitive process. 821 00:30:23,155 --> 00:30:27,899 As the steel's getting thinner, it's drooping down. 822 00:30:27,993 --> 00:30:29,734 Gravity is bending this. 823 00:30:29,829 --> 00:30:31,570 ♪ ♪ 824 00:30:31,664 --> 00:30:33,146 Now I just gotta hold it till cools off enough, 825 00:30:33,165 --> 00:30:36,333 'cause I'm scared to even move it right now. 826 00:30:36,484 --> 00:30:40,562 End of day one, I've got the blade length to size. 827 00:30:40,655 --> 00:30:43,081 Plan for tomorrow, get it refined and quenched. 828 00:30:43,233 --> 00:30:44,842 That was a struggle. 829 00:30:45,235 --> 00:30:48,904 ♪ ♪ 830 00:30:48,997 --> 00:30:51,239 - I think this challenge will be difficult 831 00:30:51,333 --> 00:30:52,574 Because of the size of this blade. 832 00:30:52,593 --> 00:30:54,852 But the tools that I have are industrial-sized, 833 00:30:56,430 --> 00:30:59,356 So I'm hoping this gives me quite an advantage. 834 00:30:59,583 --> 00:31:02,100 I'm gonna use the 500-pound hammer 835 00:31:02,252 --> 00:31:05,937 To draw the shape and thin out the blade. 836 00:31:06,031 --> 00:31:07,513 ♪ ♪ 837 00:31:07,533 --> 00:31:08,848 I'm used to building big stuff. 838 00:31:08,868 --> 00:31:11,776 Some of my sculptures weigh up to 6,500 pounds, 839 00:31:11,929 --> 00:31:15,855 So this is in the realm of what I'm used to working on. 840 00:31:15,875 --> 00:31:18,876 My quench tank's buried 6 feet in the earth. 841 00:31:19,027 --> 00:31:20,502 Here we go up this ladder. 842 00:31:22,272 --> 00:31:22,963 This thing is huge. 843 00:31:24,049 --> 00:31:25,698 ♪ ♪ 844 00:31:25,792 --> 00:31:27,200 I think today went really well. 845 00:31:27,294 --> 00:31:28,793 I'm ready to go have a beer. 846 00:31:28,888 --> 00:31:31,279 ♪ ♪ 847 00:31:31,373 --> 00:31:33,632 - Today I have to get it quenched. 848 00:31:33,784 --> 00:31:34,966 Prepping for this quench is gonna take a little time. 849 00:31:35,119 --> 00:31:37,895 I have three forges. 850 00:31:38,046 --> 00:31:41,231 I can get nearly all that sword in the forges at once. 851 00:31:41,458 --> 00:31:43,383 This is a supersized quench tank. 852 00:31:43,477 --> 00:31:44,550 I've never used it yet. 853 00:31:44,570 --> 00:31:46,737 We're gonna test it out today. 854 00:31:46,964 --> 00:31:48,388 Quenching this, I've never had to climb 855 00:31:48,482 --> 00:31:50,482 Five rungs of a ladder. 856 00:31:50,576 --> 00:31:52,150 Everything needs to go right 857 00:31:52,302 --> 00:31:53,226 Because there's not enough time 858 00:31:53,320 --> 00:31:55,895 To do it all over again. 859 00:31:55,989 --> 00:31:56,914 Hope for the best. 860 00:31:57,307 --> 00:32:01,919 ♪ ♪ 861 00:32:02,070 --> 00:32:02,836 - Quenching this, everything needs to go right. 862 00:32:06,333 --> 00:32:08,425 [dramatic music] 863 00:32:08,652 --> 00:32:10,928 I didn't feel anything abnormal when it quenched. 864 00:32:11,079 --> 00:32:12,078 It is hard, and most importantly, 865 00:32:12,097 --> 00:32:14,414 It is straight. 866 00:32:14,508 --> 00:32:15,081 I'm at the halfway mark. 867 00:32:15,100 --> 00:32:16,934 I'm getting there. 868 00:32:17,327 --> 00:32:19,085 ♪ ♪ 869 00:32:19,104 --> 00:32:20,662 - Day three. 870 00:32:20,681 --> 00:32:23,106 I got a lot accomplished yesterday. 871 00:32:23,258 --> 00:32:26,109 Guard, done. Pommel, done. 872 00:32:26,261 --> 00:32:29,004 The plan for the day is to grind a pound and a half 873 00:32:29,022 --> 00:32:31,690 Off this blade. 874 00:32:31,784 --> 00:32:34,451 When you grind, that tends to warp the blad. 875 00:32:34,602 --> 00:32:38,956 So I was back and forth to straighten the blade. 876 00:32:39,183 --> 00:32:41,774 Grinding, grinding, and straightening, grinding. 877 00:32:41,868 --> 00:32:43,852 That's what I got. 878 00:32:43,870 --> 00:32:45,278 - It is the morning of day four. 879 00:32:45,372 --> 00:32:47,280 All the components are made. 880 00:32:47,374 --> 00:32:49,299 Dry fit-up looked good. 881 00:32:49,526 --> 00:32:52,194 Today's agenda, some fine-tuning, 882 00:32:52,212 --> 00:32:55,547 Glue up, and put an edge on it. 883 00:32:55,699 --> 00:32:59,142 I like to epoxy and clamp my handle on. 884 00:32:59,369 --> 00:33:02,479 As far as this goes, I want to do it vertical. 885 00:33:02,706 --> 00:33:05,465 Being 6'3", apparently that's not tall enough. 886 00:33:05,559 --> 00:33:07,633 Let's put john on a ladder. 887 00:33:07,653 --> 00:33:09,544 I got the pommel on. 888 00:33:09,563 --> 00:33:11,213 All the components are there. 889 00:33:11,231 --> 00:33:12,897 They just need some finishing touches 890 00:33:13,050 --> 00:33:14,382 And put an edge on it. 891 00:33:14,401 --> 00:33:17,661 The blade, it is 100% complete. 892 00:33:17,812 --> 00:33:20,905 I'm exhausted, but inside, it feels wonderful. 893 00:33:21,058 --> 00:33:23,892 The mother of all swords. 894 00:33:23,910 --> 00:33:26,077 - Today I'm gonna get going on this handle. 895 00:33:26,171 --> 00:33:27,504 ♪ ♪ 896 00:33:27,731 --> 00:33:30,915 Everything's coming out, nice shape, 897 00:33:31,010 --> 00:33:33,084 And I'm gonna start the finish of the blade 898 00:33:33,178 --> 00:33:36,921 And the guard and the pommel. 899 00:33:37,074 --> 00:33:40,091 This includes a patina to blacken the steel 900 00:33:40,244 --> 00:33:42,911 To give it an aged look. 901 00:33:42,929 --> 00:33:45,764 Everything's gonna look like it's been used. 902 00:33:45,916 --> 00:33:48,025 I just feel like, being a pirate, 903 00:33:48,176 --> 00:33:51,177 I mean, I don't think he would have nice stuff. 904 00:33:51,271 --> 00:33:53,864 I'm really happy with it. 905 00:33:54,091 --> 00:33:55,257 I really got to hit something with this. 906 00:33:55,275 --> 00:33:57,776 I just can't let it pass. 907 00:33:57,870 --> 00:33:59,110 ♪ ♪ 908 00:33:59,204 --> 00:34:00,779 Nasty. 909 00:34:00,873 --> 00:34:07,544 ♪ ♪ 910 00:34:10,107 --> 00:34:11,214 - Well, john, michael, gentlemen, 911 00:34:11,366 --> 00:34:13,108 Welcome back to the forge. 912 00:34:13,126 --> 00:34:14,534 You've spent the past four days working 913 00:34:14,553 --> 00:34:17,779 On the grutte pier giant sword. 914 00:34:17,798 --> 00:34:19,038 And it just shows how large they are-- 915 00:34:19,132 --> 00:34:22,784 We have to use four anvils to display these blades. 916 00:34:22,877 --> 00:34:23,952 Now, before we get into testing, 917 00:34:24,045 --> 00:34:24,803 We want to hear about your blades. 918 00:34:24,955 --> 00:34:25,970 So john, how'd it go for you? 919 00:34:26,123 --> 00:34:27,064 - Ah, it went great. 920 00:34:27,291 --> 00:34:29,307 The blade is 5160. 921 00:34:29,401 --> 00:34:33,295 It's got a forged cross guard, walnut handle, 922 00:34:33,313 --> 00:34:36,239 And mild steel pommel. 923 00:34:36,466 --> 00:34:37,799 - Awesome. Michael, how about you? 924 00:34:37,818 --> 00:34:39,409 How'd it go? - It went excellent, thank you. 925 00:34:39,636 --> 00:34:40,744 ♪ ♪ 926 00:34:40,895 --> 00:34:45,565 8670 for the blade, some 1045 for the guard, 927 00:34:45,659 --> 00:34:48,401 And a forged bronze pommel in 655. 928 00:34:48,495 --> 00:34:51,904 - All right, gentlemen, keeping in the supersized theme, 929 00:34:51,924 --> 00:34:53,648 We're gonna put your blades through a series 930 00:34:53,741 --> 00:34:55,575 Of supersized tests, and up first, 931 00:34:55,594 --> 00:34:56,318 The keal test with doug. 932 00:34:56,336 --> 00:34:59,429 ♪ ♪ 933 00:34:59,581 --> 00:35:03,583 - Bladesmiths, welcome to the keal test. 934 00:35:03,677 --> 00:35:05,418 John, you are up first. 935 00:35:05,512 --> 00:35:06,328 Are you ready? - You know I'm ready. 936 00:35:06,346 --> 00:35:08,105 - All right, let's do this. 937 00:35:08,498 --> 00:35:11,182 ♪ ♪ 938 00:35:11,276 --> 00:35:13,168 - It's so big. 939 00:35:13,261 --> 00:35:16,947 - I recall probably three swords shorter than this 940 00:35:17,174 --> 00:35:18,857 Breaking on a pig, 941 00:35:18,951 --> 00:35:20,266 And now we get to go through two of them, 942 00:35:20,285 --> 00:35:21,192 So hopefully nothing terrible happens 943 00:35:21,345 --> 00:35:23,286 To the blade, just the pigs. 944 00:35:23,680 --> 00:35:30,544 ♪ ♪ 945 00:35:47,888 --> 00:35:50,388 - All right, john, let's talk about your sword here. 946 00:35:50,482 --> 00:35:54,542 What I like is that you used a nice, hefty counterbalanc, 947 00:35:54,561 --> 00:35:56,969 Because despite being a heavy sword like this, 948 00:35:57,063 --> 00:35:57,637 It's wieldable. 949 00:35:57,731 --> 00:35:59,305 The edges are sharp. 950 00:35:59,491 --> 00:36:01,232 It cut deeply. 951 00:36:01,326 --> 00:36:04,736 I like that the guard also is not so massive 952 00:36:04,888 --> 00:36:09,240 That it gets in the way, and overall, it will keal. 953 00:36:09,393 --> 00:36:10,500 - Awesome. - All right, michael. 954 00:36:10,652 --> 00:36:11,317 Your turn. You ready, sir? - Yes, sir. 955 00:36:11,336 --> 00:36:14,153 - Let's do this. 956 00:36:14,173 --> 00:36:16,506 - I feel a little nervous going into testing. 957 00:36:16,733 --> 00:36:17,257 Worst-case scenario is, it's gonna break. 958 00:36:18,343 --> 00:36:26,332 ♪ ♪ 959 00:36:26,351 --> 00:36:28,018 - I feel a little nervous going into testing. 960 00:36:29,930 --> 00:36:33,190 [dramatic music] 961 00:36:33,417 --> 00:36:40,030 ♪ ♪ 962 00:36:57,865 --> 00:37:00,942 - All right, michael, that's a beast, 963 00:37:01,035 --> 00:37:02,627 But that's a beautiful beast. 964 00:37:02,721 --> 00:37:03,887 Now, your edge is sharp. 965 00:37:04,038 --> 00:37:07,799 That really cuts deep into the pig carcass. 966 00:37:07,951 --> 00:37:10,710 It is a nice, heavy weight, but controllable, 967 00:37:10,804 --> 00:37:13,455 And more importantly, it will keal. 968 00:37:13,473 --> 00:37:13,688 - Thank you, sir. 969 00:37:14,808 --> 00:37:18,068 ♪ ♪ 970 00:37:18,295 --> 00:37:20,553 - Gentlemen, it's time for our strength test, 971 00:37:20,572 --> 00:37:23,389 The sheet metal chop. 972 00:37:23,483 --> 00:37:26,317 Now, there are three layers of 20-gauge sheet metal 973 00:37:26,470 --> 00:37:28,820 In each one of these things, and, john, you're up first. 974 00:37:28,972 --> 00:37:29,746 Are you ready for this? - I am. 975 00:37:29,973 --> 00:37:31,248 - Okay. 976 00:37:31,475 --> 00:37:37,087 ♪ ♪ 977 00:37:38,815 --> 00:37:40,757 - [grunting] 978 00:37:40,984 --> 00:37:48,598 ♪ ♪ 979 00:38:10,622 --> 00:38:12,847 All right, john, very nice job on this sword. 980 00:38:12,940 --> 00:38:15,125 It's got a good weight to it. 981 00:38:15,352 --> 00:38:16,868 The blade itself, there are some slight rolls, 982 00:38:17,020 --> 00:38:19,537 But it's still plenty sharp. 983 00:38:19,689 --> 00:38:22,540 One comment I might have is that the blade's lean enough 984 00:38:22,634 --> 00:38:23,967 That it's very flexible. 985 00:38:24,194 --> 00:38:25,877 When I pick it up, that tip kind of drops, 986 00:38:26,029 --> 00:38:28,029 Maybe 3 inches of flex. 987 00:38:28,122 --> 00:38:29,213 You start to swing that blade, 988 00:38:29,366 --> 00:38:31,215 You don't know where that tip's gonna g. 989 00:38:31,310 --> 00:38:33,476 It's flopping around, but it did its job. 990 00:38:33,628 --> 00:38:35,312 Well done. - Thank you. 991 00:38:35,539 --> 00:38:36,371 - All right, michael, you ready for this? 992 00:38:36,389 --> 00:38:37,872 - Give it hell. - Oh, good, 993 00:38:37,891 --> 00:38:39,223 'cause this is so much fun. 994 00:38:39,318 --> 00:38:40,942 [laughs] 995 00:38:44,564 --> 00:38:48,658 ♪ ♪ 996 00:38:48,810 --> 00:38:50,785 [grunting] 997 00:38:51,905 --> 00:38:58,793 ♪ ♪ 998 00:39:18,840 --> 00:39:20,582 All right, michael, balance point, 999 00:39:20,600 --> 00:39:22,250 Right where I freaking want it. 1000 00:39:22,268 --> 00:39:24,009 It's a little bit more of a firm blade. 1001 00:39:24,029 --> 00:39:26,437 It doesn't quite wiggle as much. 1002 00:39:26,531 --> 00:39:30,533 As far as damage, just the very edge has rolled, 1003 00:39:30,685 --> 00:39:33,703 But I would not drag my finger down that edge. 1004 00:39:33,855 --> 00:39:35,780 It would still open me up. 1005 00:39:35,874 --> 00:39:37,207 You knocked it out of the park. Well done. 1006 00:39:37,434 --> 00:39:38,600 - Thank you. 1007 00:39:38,618 --> 00:39:42,103 ♪ ♪ 1008 00:39:42,122 --> 00:39:45,273 - All right, bladesmiths, this is the sharpness test, 1009 00:39:45,366 --> 00:39:46,866 The watermelon and water jug slice. 1010 00:39:47,052 --> 00:39:49,052 ♪ ♪ 1011 00:39:49,279 --> 00:39:50,612 John, you're up first. You ready for this? 1012 00:39:50,705 --> 00:39:51,554 - I am. - All right, let's do thi. 1013 00:39:56,636 --> 00:40:02,982 ♪ ♪ 1014 00:40:13,745 --> 00:40:15,745 All right, john, let's talk about your blade here. 1015 00:40:15,972 --> 00:40:17,396 The edge, it cut the first watermeln 1016 00:40:17,490 --> 00:40:18,823 Cleanly, and then just wobble-- 1017 00:40:18,975 --> 00:40:21,418 So much wobble in this. 1018 00:40:21,569 --> 00:40:24,421 As dave said, there's just so much flex in this blade, 1019 00:40:24,648 --> 00:40:26,256 You don't know where the tip is gonna go, 1020 00:40:26,483 --> 00:40:28,240 And that's what happened in the watermelon slice. 1021 00:40:28,260 --> 00:40:29,651 On the water jugs, clean cut. 1022 00:40:29,744 --> 00:40:32,153 Even the tops are still there wondering what happened. 1023 00:40:32,172 --> 00:40:35,823 Overall, your grutte pier, it'll cut. 1024 00:40:35,917 --> 00:40:37,659 - Thank you. - Michael, your turn, sir. 1025 00:40:37,677 --> 00:40:38,826 You ready? - You bet. 1026 00:40:38,845 --> 00:40:39,602 - All right, let's do this. 1027 00:40:42,499 --> 00:40:49,112 ♪ ♪ 1028 00:40:59,199 --> 00:41:01,124 All right, michael, let's talk about your blade here. 1029 00:41:01,275 --> 00:41:03,034 First up, on the watermelon slice, 1030 00:41:03,186 --> 00:41:05,186 Much easier. 1031 00:41:05,279 --> 00:41:06,629 Not much flex on the blade here, 1032 00:41:06,856 --> 00:41:08,131 So it's easy to just keep it and just let it drop 1033 00:41:08,358 --> 00:41:10,633 And let it do its work, and it cut all the way through. 1034 00:41:10,860 --> 00:41:13,711 On the water jug slice, it did cut. 1035 00:41:13,863 --> 00:41:15,972 Overall, your sword, it will cut. 1036 00:41:16,199 --> 00:41:17,474 - Thank you. 1037 00:41:20,812 --> 00:41:22,220 - That was pretty rad. 1038 00:41:22,372 --> 00:41:23,646 ♪ ♪ 1039 00:41:23,798 --> 00:41:25,056 All right, gentlemen, in this supersized competition, 1040 00:41:25,150 --> 00:41:27,650 We gave you a task on a scale 1041 00:41:27,802 --> 00:41:30,135 Unlike anything we've ever seen before in this forge. 1042 00:41:30,155 --> 00:41:33,656 And the blades you brought back here impressed all of us. 1043 00:41:33,883 --> 00:41:35,216 But as you know, only one of you can take home 1044 00:41:35,235 --> 00:41:36,400 The title of "forged in fire" champion 1045 00:41:36,553 --> 00:41:38,402 And get that check for 10 grand. 1046 00:41:38,555 --> 00:41:39,554 And the judges did make a final decision. 1047 00:41:39,572 --> 00:41:41,664 Today's "forged in fire" champion is... 1048 00:41:41,891 --> 00:41:43,224 ♪ ♪ 1049 00:41:43,243 --> 00:41:45,001 Michael. Congratulations. 1050 00:41:45,228 --> 00:41:47,061 But john, you gave us an unbelievable blade, 1051 00:41:47,154 --> 00:41:49,063 But it missed by just this much, 1052 00:41:49,156 --> 00:41:50,823 And dave's gonna tell you why. 1053 00:41:50,917 --> 00:41:52,250 - John, this decision really came down 1054 00:41:52,402 --> 00:41:54,235 To the extreme flexibility of your blade. 1055 00:41:54,328 --> 00:41:56,404 That's why we're letting you go. 1056 00:41:56,497 --> 00:41:58,831 - John, you are an unbelievable smith, 1057 00:41:58,850 --> 00:42:00,833 But unfortunately your time in this competition has ended. 1058 00:42:00,852 --> 00:42:02,001 I'm gonna have to ask you to please step off 1059 00:42:02,095 --> 00:42:03,686 The forge floor. - I had a blast. 1060 00:42:03,913 --> 00:42:05,096 Thank you, guys. - Thank you, john. 1061 00:42:05,248 --> 00:42:07,673 - I'm happy it made it through all the tests. 1062 00:42:07,692 --> 00:42:10,009 This being the supersized challenge, 1063 00:42:10,028 --> 00:42:12,529 I didn't want to make an ordinary sword, 1064 00:42:12,680 --> 00:42:15,089 And this obviously blows ordinary swords 1065 00:42:15,275 --> 00:42:16,866 Out of the water, 1066 00:42:17,093 --> 00:42:18,701 So it was fun to get the opportunity to make thi. 1067 00:42:18,928 --> 00:42:20,370 ♪ ♪ 1068 00:42:20,521 --> 00:42:22,096 - Well, michael, that makes you the "forged in fire" champion. 1069 00:42:22,189 --> 00:42:24,098 You're taking home a check for $10,000. 1070 00:42:24,117 --> 00:42:27,192 Well done, man. - Whoo! 1071 00:42:27,287 --> 00:42:30,696 I'm "forged in fire" champion! 1072 00:42:30,715 --> 00:42:33,866 This is the first blade I've ever forged of this size. 1073 00:42:33,960 --> 00:42:35,868 I'm very proud of my performance. 1074 00:42:35,887 --> 00:42:38,037 It's very important to me to share the craft 1075 00:42:38,056 --> 00:42:41,224 And to educate people and make some badass swords. 1076 00:42:41,451 --> 00:42:42,725 [laughs] 1077 00:42:42,952 --> 00:42:48,898 ♪ ♪