In this special competition, Forged in Fire pays homage to Korean bladesmithing by challenging four smiths to recreate the Hwando sword and attempt the dreaded water quench. After achieving this delicate balance between fire and water, two smiths advance to the final round where they must recreate the fearsome Korean Woldo. Two smiths will test their battle-ready Woldos, but only one will emerge victorious with $10,000 and the title of Forged in Fire champion.

Forged in Fire Season 8 Episodes...

• s08e01 - Veteran's Knife Special
• s08e02 - The Deadly Vajra-Mushti
• s08e03 - The Legendary Sword of Saladin
• s08e04 - M1905 Springfield Bayonet
• s08e05 - The Giant Sword of William Wallace
• s08e06 - Forged in Fire Christmas
• s08e07 - The Massive Maguro Bocho
• s08e08 - Teeth of the Tegha
• s08e09 - Headhunters Revenge
• s08e10 - Russian Special Forces Spetsnaz
• s08e11 - Machete of the Amazons
• s08e12 - San Mai Mystery
• s08e13 - Second Chance Tournament: Part 1
• s08e14 - Second Chance Tournament: Part 2
• s08e15 - Second Chance Tournament: Finals
• s08e16 - Memory Game
• s08e17 - WWE Edition
• s08e18 - Arctic Forge
• s08e19 - Civil War Battle
• s08e20 - Casino Challenge
• s08e21 - Deadly Duo
• s08e22 - Fire and Water
• s08e23 - Sledgehammer Showdown
• s08e24 - Medieval Mystery Sword
• s08e25 - Pick Your Poison
• s08e26 - Forge of Fear
• s08e27 - The Terrifying Tuareg Takoba
• s08e28 - Barrel Full of Mystery
• s08e29 - Armed Forces Tournament Part 1
• s08e30 - Armed Forces Tournament Part 2
• s08e31 - Armed Forces Tournament Finale
• s08e32 - Judges Takeover: Doug Marcaida
• s08e33 - Young Guns Challenge
• s08e34 - Judges Takeover: Ben Abbott
• s08e35 - The Dark Side
• s08e36 - Judges Takeover: J. Neilson
• s08e37 - Damascus 500
• s08e38 - Judges Takeover: Dave Baker
• s08e39 - The Firangi Sword
• s08e40 - 200th Episode: Fan's Choice
• s08e41 - Beat the Unbeaten: Round One
• s08e42 - Beat the Unbeaten: Scrap Steel Challenge
• s08e43 - Beat the Unbeaten: Broken Blade Revenge
• s08e44 - Beat the Unbeaten: Back for Revenge
• s08e45 - Beat the Unbeaten: The Final Showdown

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.