Forged in Fire

Forged in Fire (2015- )

RunningReality show

Forged in Fire features world-class bladesmiths competing against each other to create some of the most iconic edged weapons from history. In each episode, four of the best bladesmiths in the country will come together to put both their skills and reputations on the line. Whether they are making a Japanese katana, a medieval broadsword, or an ancient throwing blade like the chakram, the weapons they forge will be fully functional and lethal works of art and war. The unique histories contained within each weapon will be creatively told during the forging process and the final weapons themselves will be assessed and ruthlessly tested by our panel of expert judges. These dynamic and explosive tests will be individually designed to push the weapons to their absolute limit. One by one, the bladesmiths will be eliminated until only one remains to be crowned the champion.

Network
Scheduleevery Wednesday at 22:00 (60 min)

Last Episode

Beat The Judges: Shamshir Showdown
Season 10Episode 1760 min

Beat The Judges: Shamshir Showdown

In this final "Beat the Judges" competition, two former Forged in Fire champions duel it out in a five-hour round making a pichangatti to earn the right to go head-to-head with one of our formidable judges. With only eight hours to produce the intimidating shamshir, will this champion have what it takes to beat a judge?

nov. 27, 2024

Next Episode

Champion's Cup: Quest For Glory
Season 11Episode 160 min

Champion's Cup: Quest For Glory

août 6, 2025

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S10E17Beat The Judges: Shamshir Showdownnov. 27, 2024
S10E16Beat The Judges: Tackling The Tizonanov. 20, 2024
S10E15Beat The Judges: Machete Masternov. 13, 2024
S10E14Beat The Judges: Test Of The Bestnov. 6, 2024
S10E13Beat The Unbeaten: Off The Hookoct. 30, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Forged in Fire first premiere?

Forged in Fire first premiered on June 22, 2015.

What is the premise of Forged in Fire?

Forged in Fire is a reality television competition series where bladesmiths compete to win a cash prize by forging and testing various bladed weapons.

Who is the host of Forged in Fire?

Wil Willis is the host of Forged in Fire.

Which experts judge the weapons made on Forged in Fire?

Experts Doug Marcaida, J. Neilson, and David Baker judge the weapons made on Forged in Fire.

What is the Grand Prize for winning Forged in Fire?

The Grand Prize for winning Forged in Fire is $10,000.

Which country's arsenal blades are profiled in Season 7?

Season 7 of Forged in Fire profiles blades from the arsenal of the Ottoman Empire.

Who was the judge that joined the show starting with season 4?

J. Neilson joined the show as a judge starting with season 4.

What is the temperature at which steel changes color when it is heated in a forge?

Steel changes color when it is heated in a forge at approximately 2,200 degrees Fahrenheit.

Has Forged in Fire ever featured a celebrity episode?

Yes, Forged in Fire has featured celebrity episodes.

How long do contestants have to create their weapon on Forged in Fire?

Contestants have three hours to create their weapon on Forged in Fire.

What is the name of the episode featuring weapons of Shakespearean times?

The episode featuring weapons of Shakespearean times is called "Shakespearean Smackdown".

Are any other weapons tested on Forged in Fire other than bladed weapons?

Yes, other weapons like war hammers and battle axes are also tested on Forged in Fire.

Cast

Wil Willis

Wil Willis

plays himself
David Baker

David Baker

plays himself
J. Neilson

J. Neilson

plays himself
Doug Marcaida

Doug Marcaida

plays himself
Jason Knight

Jason Knight

plays himself
Ben Abbott

Ben Abbott

plays himself
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Characters

Host

Host

played by Wil Willis
Judge

Judge

played by David Baker
Judge

Judge

played by J. Neilson
Judge

Judge

played by Doug Marcaida
Judge

Judge

played by Jason Knight
Judge

Judge

played by Ben Abbott
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Also known as

  • Tűzben edzett (Hungary)
  • Forged in Fire Tournament of Champions (United Kingdom)

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