In the last of a four-episode event we're calling SUPERSIZED, four smiths face a colossal challenge when they must forge giant hog splitters from 12 pounds of steel. Two smiths then head to their home forges to build one of the largest weapons in a Samurai's arsenal: the Japanese Greatsword. Which smith will go big and walk away with $10,000 and the title of Forged in Fire Champion?
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.