Forged in Fire

10 Beste Episodes of Forged in Fire

Competitors re-create weapons from historical periods ranging from Japanese katanas to medieval broadswords to ancient throwing blades. Each entry is judged on its artistry as well as its functionality and accuracy.

Written by Sophie and last updated on Feb 10, 2023.

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Forged in Fire - S5E39

#15 - The Ring Hilted Sword (Staffel 5 - Folge 39)

Four bladesmiths must each forge judge Ben Abbott's favorite blade, the Celtic ring knife, using the San Mai technique; the final two competitors return to their home forges to re-create Irish ring hilted swords.

The episode was rated 7,99 from 141 votes.

Forged in Fire - S5E30

#14 - Tournament Round 1 (Farriers) - The Mortuary Sword (Staffel 5 - Folge 30)

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Four bladesmiths are tasked with creating a San Mai blade from horseshoes and hoof rasps; the remaining two bladesmiths return to their home forges to create a famed weapon of the English Civil War: the Mortuary Sword.

The episode was rated 7,99 from 178 votes.

Forged in Fire - S7E34

#13 - Super Champion Edition (Staffel 7 - Folge 34)

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The episode was rated 8,00 from 72 votes.

Forged in Fire - S8E32

#12 - Judges Takeover: Doug Marcaida (Staffel 8 - Folge 32)

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Four smiths recreate a weapon from the mind of judge Doug Marcaida; the remaining two must recreate the Supersized Kortada.

The episode was rated 8,01 from 85 votes.

Forged in Fire - S8E10

#11 - Russian Special Forces Spetsnaz (Staffel 8 - Folge 10)

Four bladesmiths are in for a hands-on challenge when they are tasked with forging pry bar knives. Given a variety of tools to make their blades, will the smiths be able to figure out the right tool for the job? Then after grueling round of testing two Smith's return home to forge a pair of Spetsnaz shovels famously wielded by Russian Special Forces. Which smith will dig deep to forge a pair of weapons worthy of the Forged in Fire title and a check for $10,000?

The episode was rated 8,01 from 76 votes.

Forged in Fire - S8E20

#10 - Casino Challenge (Staffel 8 - Folge 20)

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The stakes are high when the forge floor is transformed into the Forged in Fire Casino. Four smiths must leave it all up to chance and allow the Wheel of Forging to determine their challenge in this competition. After the smiths press their luck in a brutal round of testing, two smiths risk it all one more time att he wheel to determine their final weapon. Two smiths will leave it all out on the floor but only one will hit it big as Forged in Fire Champion, taking home a jackpot of $10,000!

The episode was rated 8,02 from 61 votes.

Forged in Fire - S8E41

#9 - Beat the Unbeaten: Round One (Staffel 8 - Folge 41)

In the first part of a five-episode challenge, three smiths go head-to-head-to-head in a single 5-hour round; their blades will then be put through an intense round of testing where only one will earn the opportunity to face off against Ben Abbott.

The episode was rated 8,02 from 56 votes.

Forged in Fire - S5E33

#8 - Tournament Round 4 (Modern Metalworkers) - The Flamberge Rapier (Staffel 5 - Folge 33)

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Four bladesmiths must harvest materials from a metal sculpture to forge a needle point Damascus blade; the remaining smiths return to their own home forges to recreate a sword from the elite classes of Renaissance Europe: the Flamberge Rapier.

The episode was rated 8,02 from 182 votes.

Forged in Fire - S6E6

#7 - Barbarian Sword (Staffel 6 - Folge 6)

Four bladesmiths must forge a blade using steel harvested from a vintage pinball machine; two smiths advance and return home to build a weapon rooted in savagery: the Barbarian Sword.

The episode was rated 8,04 from 183 votes.

Forged in Fire - S8E8

#6 - Teeth of the Tegha (Staffel 8 - Folge 8)

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Four bladesmiths get revved up when they are tasked with forging signature blades from a burnt up car. With no usable leaf spring, the smiths race to salvage the best steel to make their blades. After a couple rounds of burning rubber, two are sent home to recreate the Serrated Tegha Sword. Which smith will produce a show-stopping weapon worthy of the title of Forged in Fire champion and a check for $10,000?

The episode was rated 8,05 from 88 votes.

Forged in Fire - S8E2

#5 - The Deadly Vajra-Mushti (Staffel 8 - Folge 2)

Four smiths get rolling when they are tasked with making cannister Damascus from tubes. After a couple of intense rounds in the forge, two competitors head back to their home forges to recreate a deadly and unique Indian weapon: the varja-mushti. Which smith will produce a weapon worthy of the Forged in Fire title and walk away with a check for $10,000?

The episode was rated 8,10 from 99 votes.

Forged in Fire - S8E44

#4 - Beat the Unbeaten: Back for Revenge (Staffel 8 - Folge 44)

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Competitor turned Judge Ben Abbott remains undefeated in the forge, but soon that could all change; two of the smiths who faced Ben in his very first competition are back to seek their revenge in a single 5-hour showdown.

The episode was rated 8,12 from 51 votes.

Forged in Fire - S5E34

#3 - Tournament Championship (Nodachi) (Staffel 5 - Folge 34)

In the final round of the Invitational Tournament, the winning farrier, armorer, blacksmith and modern metal worker face off to forge a wakizashi; the two finalists must then re-create the nodachi, one of the largest Japanese swords.

The episode was rated 8,17 from 157 votes.

Forged in Fire - S8E45

#2 - Beat the Unbeaten: The Final Showdown (Staffel 8 - Folge 45)

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Competitor-turned-judge Ben Abbott still remains undefeated in the forge with a record of 8-0, but two smiths handpicked by Doug and Dave want to change that; after a tough five-hour forging round, their weapons must survive a round of testing.

The episode was rated 8,25 from 53 votes.

Forged in Fire - S5E40

#1 - The Rhomphaia (Staffel 5 - Folge 40)

The bladesmiths are forced to achieve one of six Damascus patterns for their first round blade, and they must choose wisely. The ladder to victory is full of twists as the smiths stack, weld and repeat trying to forge beautifully crafted and durable blades under their specified parameters. When time runs out, only two competitors enter the final challenge to recreate the fearsome Rhomphaia sword. Which smith will demonstrate true mastery to dominate the competition and be named the next Forged In Fire Champion?

The episode was rated 9,09 from 11 votes.

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