In this explosive new series, four bladesmiths will compete for $10,000 and the title of Forged in Fire champion. Across three grueling rounds, competitors design and forge deadly edged-weapons of war. Their work will be put to the test, and those that fail will be sent home. In the final round, the two remaining bladesmiths must forge one of the most iconic weapons from history; the Japanese Katana. Their swords will be pushed to the absolute limitandhellip;the final test will determine which is stronger; their Katanas or a speeding bullet?

Forged in Fire Season 1 Episodes...

• s01e01 - Japanese Katana
• s01e02 - Chakram
• s01e03 - Viking Battle Axe
• s01e04 - Katar
• s01e05 - Crusader Sword
• s01e06 - The Elizabethan Rapier
• s01e07 - The Roman Gladius
• s01e08 - The Moro Kris

Forged in Fire Show Summary

World-class bladesmiths re-create historical edged weapons in a cutthroat competition.

Hosted by Wil Willis, a former Army Ranger and Air Force para-rescue specialist, the competition series pits master weaponsmiths against each other to re-create iconic weapons that will be tested and evaluated by a panel of judges.

Competitors will re-create weapons from historical periods ranging from Japanese katanas to medieval broadswords to ancient throwing blades. Each entry will be judged on its artistry as well as its functionality and accuracy. The panel will consist of Willis, knife and sword expert J. Neilson, combat specialist Doug Marcaida and weapon history buff David Baker.