Four competitors must forge weld blades for friction folders from tiny cubes of steel. After hammering through the testing, two smiths will return home where they will forge a German Zweihander. Due to its long length and use on the battlefield, they take their Zweihanders outside the forge to be tested, where only one will be crowned Forged in Fire Champion.

Forged in Fire Season 3 Episodes...

• s03e01 - Champion Edition
• s03e02 - Fan Favorites
• s03e03 - Butterfly Swords
• s03e04 - The Falcata
• s03e05 - Kora Sword
• s03e06 - Hunga Munga
• s03e07 - The Boar Spear
• s03e08 - Xiphos Sword
• s03e09 - The Pandat
• s03e10 - Zulu Iklwa
• s03e11 - The Pata
• s03e12 - The Zweihander
• s03e13 - Cavalry Saber
• s03e14 - The Naginata
• s03e15 - The Haladie
• s03e16 - Redemption

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.