In the fifth and final of the Gladiators of the Forge episodes, it's back to the Colosseum for the last two one-on-one battles. The reigning champion has defeated six opponents, but now must face a returning challenger and forge the intricate Acinaces sword. With $50,000 on the line, will our unbeaten champ lay claim to the Gladiator title once and for all or will a former competitor get his revenge?

Forged in Fire Season 9 Episodes...

• s09e01 - Crushed Car Challenge
• s09e02 - Championship Long Swords
• s09e03 - Blackout
• s09e04 - Championship Weapons of China
• s09e05 - The Ninja's Sword
• s09e06 - Strongest Championship Weapons
• s09e07 - Sheet Metal Challenge
• s09e08 - Championship Weapons of Africa
• s09e09 - Blades Gone Wild
• s09e10 - Championship Axes
• s09e11 - Double Trouble Blades
• s09e12 - Championship Daggers and Knives
• s09e13 - Championship Curved Blades
• s09e14 - Gladiators of the Forge: The Battles Continue
• s09e15 - Gladiators of the Forge: Vikings vs. Gladiators
• s09e16 - Gladiators of the Forge: A Champion's Quest
• s09e17 - Gladiators of the Forge: The Final Battles
• s09e18 - Notorious Naga
• s09e19 - Fastest Blade in the West
• s09e20 - Best in Damascus
• s09e21 - Friend or Foe
• s09e22 - Supersized: Sword
• s09e23 - Supersized: Elephant Sword
• s09e24 - Supersized: 5 Ton Challenge
• s09e25 - Marvel's Midnight Suns
• s09e26 - Supersized: Hog Wild

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.