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.


The judges flip the script once again, letting the bladesmiths choose their challenge; after an intense bout of testing, the judges take back control; they challenge the two surviving smiths to re-create an 18th-century Tibetan sword.