Weapon Masters - Season 1

Weapon Masters - Season 1

Season 1

Network
Episodes10
DatesDec 31, 2007 - Nov 17, 2008

Episodes

Katana
Season 1Episode 160 min

Katana

Mike and Chad venture to Japan to meet a master sword smith. Back home, Chad's design relies on modern steel that should give his version the upper hand over the Katana. Technology and history collide head-on in this action packed series, where we witness first hand the power of pivotal world-changing weapons. But did the ancient craftsman get it right? Could we make a better weapon today with modern materials, science and techniques? Or did ancient craftsmen's seemingly simple solutions make the most sense, withstanding the test of time? This is no dry, academic show - these weapons are put through their paces. In the final showdown, in which our modern weapon is pitted against the traditionally built example, we use high speed cameras and time-slice photography to capture the moment of truth - will our new sword cleave a bullet clean in two, can our crossbow shoot farther . . . or will the traditional weapon reign supreme?
Dec 31, 2007
Roman Scorpion
Season 1Episode 260 min

Roman Scorpion

Sep 7, 2008
Atlatl
Season 1Episode 360 min

Atlatl

The history of the Atlatl, employed by South American tribes to launch throwing darts across distances of more than 100 metres and reputedly capable of piercing metal armour
Sep 21, 2008
Chariot Bow
Season 1Episode 460 min

Chariot Bow

Sep 28, 2008
Hell Rocket
Season 1Episode 560 min

Hell Rocket

Oct 6, 2008
Greek Fire
Season 1Episode 660 min

Greek Fire

Oct 13, 2008
Repeating Crossbow
Season 1Episode 760 min

Repeating Crossbow

Chad Houseknecht and Mike Loades explores the year 1899 and witness a demonstration of the Chinese repeating crossbow
Oct 20, 2008
Chakram
Season 1Episode 860 min

Chakram

Oct 27, 2008
Blowpipe
Season 1Episode 960 min

Blowpipe

Nov 10, 2008
Duelling Pistols
Season 1Episode 1060 min

Duelling Pistols

Nov 17, 2008

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