In Round Two of the first ever Forged in Fire Invitational Tournament, four armorers must forge a Damascus blade out of something familiar: plate armor. Two exhausting rounds of failed forge welds find the chink in two bladesmiths' armor, and send them packing. The remaining two armorers head back to their home forges to craft an exotic hybrid of pain and protection: the Hooded Katar. Which smith will earn the spot at the armorer's anvil, and the chance at the biggest Forged in Fire purse ever - $50,000?

Forged in Fire Season 5 Episodes...

• s05e01 - Rookies Edition
• s05e02 - The Schiavona
• s05e03 - Sica Sword
• s05e04 - Jumonji Yari
• s05e05 - The Kabyle Flyssa
• s05e06 - Ultimate Team Challenge
• s05e07 - The Karabela
• s05e08 - The Zande Spear
• s05e09 - The Navaja
• s05e10 - The German Halberd
• s05e11 - The Two Handed Sword
• s05e12 - The Naval Cutlass
• s05e13 - The Horseman's Axe
• s05e14 - The Lion Spear
• s05e15 - The Kelewang
• s05e16 - Bagh Nakh Blades
• s05e17 - The Glaive Guisarme
• s05e18 - Pioneer Sword
• s05e19 - Wind and Fire Wheels
• s05e20 - The Smallsword
• s05e21 - The Anthropomorphic Sword
• s05e22 - The Kilij
• s05e23 - The Sawback Hunting Sword
• s05e24 - The Arming Sword
• s05e25 - The Sengese
• s05e26 - The Qinglong Ji
• s05e27 - Hollywood Edition
• s05e28 - The Steel Crossbow
• s05e29 - The Landsknecht Sword
• s05e30 - Tournament Round 1
• s05e31 - Tournament Round 2
• s05e32 - Tournament Round 3
• s05e33 - Tournament Round 4
• s05e34 - Tournament Finals
• s05e35 - The Grim Reaper's Scythe
• s05e36 - The Steel Takedown Bow
• s05e37 - The Bardiche
• s05e38 - The Pipe Tomahawks
• s05e39 - Ring Hilted Sword

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.