Forged in Fire

10 Best Episodes of Forged in Fire - Season 8

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 - S8E36

#15 - Judges Takeover: J Neilson (Season 8 - Episode 36)

Four smiths must create blades from the mind of J. Neilson; the remaining two must recreate the Maguindanao Kris.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 40 votes.

Forged in Fire - S8E38

#14 - Judges Takeover: Dave Baker (Season 8 - Episode 38)

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The episode was rated 7.91 from 35 votes.

Forged in Fire - S8E18

#13 - Arctic Forge (Season 8 - Episode 18)

Four smiths must brave the frigid cold as they enter the Arctic Forge, where they will have to recreate the trusty Inuit tool, the Ulu, from steel harvested from a giant block of ice. After a round of spine-chilling tests, two smiths return home to forge a blade worthy of the mighty Viking warriors, the Northern Long Seax. These tundra-ready weapons will then be pushed to their limits to determine who will take home the prize of $10,000 and the title of Forged in Fire Champion.

The episode was rated 7.92 from 71 votes.

Forged in Fire - S8E7

#12 - The Massive Maguro Bocho (Season 8 - Episode 7)

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Four bladesmiths get cooking when they are tasked with forging a cleaver using only the steel from meat hooks. After two rounds of slicing and dicing, two smiths head back to their home forges to create the Maguro Bocho, a massive tuna knife.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 86 votes.

Forged in Fire - S8E43

#11 - Beat the Unbeaten: Broken Blade Revenge (Season 8 - Episode 43)

Competitor-turned-judge Ben Abbott remains undefeated in the forge; three smiths who suffered broken blades hope to rewrite history in a 5-hour round; their blades will be tested, and one of them will get the chance to face off against Ben Abbott.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 52 votes.

Forged in Fire - S8E15

#10 - Second Chance Tournament: Finals (Season 8 - Episode 15)

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After winning their duels, the Second Chance Tournament concludes with four remaining smiths in an epic final battle. After a couple of grueling rounds, two survive and head back to their home forges to take on a complex weapon from the Forged in Fire vault. Which smith will take down the competition with a weapon worthy of $10,000 and finally be crowned Forged in Fire Champion?

The episode was rated 7.96 from 71 votes.

Forged in Fire - S8E14

#9 - Second Chance Tournament: Part 2 (Season 8 - Episode 14)

The Second Chance Tournament continues with two final duels. Up first, two runner-ups compete to prove they have what it takes to be in the number one spot. Then, two smiths whose blades failed to make it to testing will go head to head. Which smiths will advance to the final round of our Second Chance Tournament to prove they have what it takes to become the next Forged in Fire Champion and finally take home the $10,000 prize?

The episode was rated 7.97 from 65 votes.

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#8 - Judges Takeover: Doug Marcaida (Season 8 - Episode 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

#7 - Russian Special Forces Spetsnaz (Season 8 - Episode 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

#6 - Casino Challenge (Season 8 - Episode 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.

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#5 - Beat the Unbeaten: Round One (Season 8 - Episode 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 - S8E8

#4 - Teeth of the Tegha (Season 8 - Episode 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

#3 - The Deadly Vajra-Mushti (Season 8 - Episode 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

#2 - Beat the Unbeaten: Back for Revenge (Season 8 - Episode 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 - S8E45

#1 - Beat the Unbeaten: The Final Showdown (Season 8 - Episode 45)

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.

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