Forged in Fire

10 Best Episodes of Forged in Fire - Season 3

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 - S3E14

#15 - The Naginata (Season 3 - Episode 14)

Four blade smiths must create a signature blade using a randomly chosen mystery technique. After a brutal round of testing, only two will return to their home forges where they will reproduce a Japanese Naginata. Famous for its long length and use in martial arts, the smiths take their Naginatas outside the forge to be tested. Only one will survive and be crowned Forged in Fire Champion.

The episode was rated 7.59 from 323 votes.

Forged in Fire - S3E15

#14 - The Haladie (Season 3 - Episode 15)

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For the first time ever, four bladesmiths must use high carbon steel to forge a hatchet. After an intense round of testing, only two can chop their way to the final round where they'll have just five days to create an ancient Indian weapon used to both stab and slice. Will the double-edged Haladie wound both of the finalists, or can one be singled out and crowned Forged in Fire champion?

The episode was rated 7.63 from 330 votes.

Forged in Fire - S3E8

#13 - Xiphos Sword (Season 3 - Episode 8)

When a group of new bladesmiths enter the forge, they're met with a challenge they never saw coming. They must grab the steel they'll use to make their blades from an imposing piece of construction equipment. This isn't the kind of scrap metal they're used to harvesting and just pulling the right type of steel proves to be a bigger task than any of them anticipate. After an intense round of testing, two remaining smiths face off to recreate a classic Greek sword used in close quarters combat. With a $10,000 prize on the line, both smiths turn out impressive blades for a final round of testing, but the Gods will choose only one to be crowned Forged in Fire Champion.

The episode was rated 7.65 from 353 votes.

Forged in Fire - S3E13

#12 - Cavalry Saber (Season 3 - Episode 13)

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Four new bladesmiths face the unprecedented challenge of forging the barrel of a gun into a lethal knife. After a round of brutal testing, the final two bladesmiths return home where they have five days to forge one of the most legendary blades in combat history, the Cavalry Saber.

The episode was rated 7.67 from 317 votes.

Forged in Fire - S3E9

#11 - The Pandat (Season 3 - Episode 9)

Four blade smiths must salvage steel from a junkyard to create a signature blade using a hand-cranked coal forge.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 300 votes.

Forged in Fire - S3E10

#10 - Zulu Iklwa (Season 3 - Episode 10)

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Four new bladesmiths are put to the test when they must forge a bayonet blade and engineer it to attach to a rifle. After a round of grueling tests on their bayonets, the final two bladesmiths are sent home to spend five days forging the legendary African blade, the Zulu Iklwa. Will both bladesmiths fall, or will one stand a cut above to be crowned the Forged in Fire champion?

The episode was rated 7.73 from 325 votes.

Forged in Fire - S3E7

#9 - The Boar Spear (Season 3 - Episode 7)

Four bladesmiths must use the steel from a suit of armor to create a signature blade. After a tense round of testing, only two move on to the final round where they'll have just five days to create a weapon historically used for both combat and hunting--the boar spear.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 351 votes.

Forged in Fire - S3E2

#8 - Fan Favorites / Hook Sword (Season 3 - Episode 2)

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Four former contestants, back in the Forge by popular demand, return for a second shot at victory and redemption in an all new challenge full of unexpected twists. Competition gets heated right away when they are forced to make their signature style blades with materials from a surprising source. After two rounds of grueling competition, only two smiths are left to take on the final challenge of recreating a weapon they've never seen before: The Hook Sword. This complex weapon gives both fan favorites a run for their money, but only one will hook the crown and take home $10,000.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 373 votes.

Forged in Fire - S3E12

#7 - The Zweihander (Season 3 - Episode 12)

Four competitors must forge weld blades for friction folders from tiny cubes of steel. After hammering through the testing, two smiths will return home where they will forge a German Zweihander. Due to its long length and use on the battlefield, they take their Zweihanders outside the forge to be tested, where only one will be crowned Forged in Fire Champion.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 309 votes.

Forged in Fire - S3E6

#6 - Hunga Munga (Season 3 - Episode 6)

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Four new bladesmiths have their creativity put to the test when they are tasked with making a serrated blade out of only the tools from the table in front of them. They must harvest enough steel to forge the blade, but without melting down a crucial tool they might need later. Then, the final two bladesmiths attempt to forge a Hunga Munga--a behemoth weapon where all four edges must maintain peak performance when put through the judges' gauntlet. Which bladesmith will prove worthy of a check for $10,000 and the title of Forged in Fire Champion?

The episode was rated 7.79 from 378 votes.

Forged in Fire - S3E5

#5 - Kora Sword (Season 3 - Episode 5)

Four new bladesmiths step up to the challenge of forging blades using pieces of steel harvested from some monstrous power tools. While some smiths excel under the pressure, others are pushed to the limits of exhaustion in the heat of the Forge. After a vigorous round of testing, the final two go toe-to-toe in creating a sacrificial sword from history which could reportedly cut a sheep in half with one swing. After a formidable battle in the finale, only one will earn the title Forged in Fire Champion and take home $10,000.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 369 votes.

Forged in Fire - S3E3

#4 - Butterfly Swords (Season 3 - Episode 3)

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Four new contestants must choose wisely as they try to craft a blade of their signature style from a pile of tools, both old and new. Then the stakes are doubled when, for the first time ever, they must forge not one, but two swords in the final round. Crafting Chinese Butterfly Swords, our final two bladesmiths face twice the work, and twice the pressure, in their attempt to claim the title of Forged in Fire champion.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 398 votes.

Forged in Fire - S3E11

#3 - Champions Edition / The Pata (Season 3 - Episode 11)

Over the course of three seasons, 26 bladesmiths have been crowned Forged in Fire champion. Tonight, prior winners return to prove who among them is the best of the best by forging a blade using canoe damascus. After two high octane rounds of competition, the two remaining champions will move to the final round where they must create a weapon known for its unique mechanics and deadly double-edged blade--the Pata. With $10,000 and their reputation on the line, which smith will survive the judges' brutal testing to once again be crowned Forged in Fire champion?

The episode was rated 7.84 from 344 votes.

Forged in Fire - S3E1

#2 - Champion Edition / Scottish Claymore (Season 3 - Episode 1)

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Season 3 begins with the return of four champions who are charged with making a high-carbon-steel inlay. Then, two finalists are challenged to forge a Scottish Claymore, which has stumped previous contestants.

The episode was rated 7.91 from 445 votes.

Forged in Fire - S3E4

#1 - The Falcata (Season 3 - Episode 4)

Four bladesmiths must create a blade out of high carbon steel while also forging the hammer they'll use to make it. After an extraordinary round of testing, only two move on to the final round where they'll have just five days to create a weapon known for its deadly prowess against armored soldiers--the Falcata. Will the blade's unique handle shape leave them open to a devastating blow, or will one smith be able to slice their way to the $10,000?

The episode was rated 7.94 from 370 votes.

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