On June 3, 2020, another spin-off series titled Forged in Fire: Beat the Judges premiered on History, hosted by Willis. The series has a host (formerly Wil Willis for the first seven seasons, currently hosted by Grady Powell) and a three-judge panel consisting of J. Neilson (Jason Knight during portions of season 3 and 4; Ben Abbott during portions of season 4th, 5th, 6th and remaining in the 7th season), David Baker, and Doug Marcaida: experts in weapon making, history and use. This week's "Judges Takeover" features J. Neilson, who challenges the smiths to recreate his serpentine push dagger designed and fabricated specifically for the episode. The winning weapons, regardless of whether or not the pieces are completed, are handed over to production. They return to their home forges to do the work and must comply with any specifications set by the host. Garrett Elting (Corporal; Marines) (S6 E12) 2. Sadly, the Forged in Fire contestants are expected to do just that. They had to drift the required hole in the knife and do a wrap to secure their scales. Some of those blades can be seen on the wall behind the standing contestants during testing portions of various episodes. Forged in Fire (2015- ) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Series Directed by Series Cast Series Produced by Series Music by Series Film Editing by Series Casting By Series Production Design by Series Art Direction by Shane Glover . The techniques each must use is randomly spun on the "Wheel of Forging". Jon Nagel (Battalion S3 Operations Officer; 1. Each episode was two hours long (made up of 2 older one-hour episodes), highlighting blade themes such as "Revolutionary War Swords" and "Curved Blades", etc. In the Brute de forge challenge, the blade is forged to shape, not ground. bars, cables, coil springs) they choose to make their signature blade with any technique they desire. Garrett Elting (Marines) (S6 E12 & S8 E30), 4. If you've ever created something that you put a lot of time and effort into making, then you know how difficult it can be to let go of it. [1][7] Healy observed the demonstration, and later the filming, from the sidelines. Kelly Vermeer Vella (S3 E4 & S4 E21); Recurve fighter knife, 2. These Champions age range from 18 as the youngest and 20 as the oldest to victory. The contestants are able to use any metal composition (e.g. In the final round, Collin Sage competed and won against judge David Baker in a side-by-side duel in the studio forge. The program places four competitors in three elimination rounds to forge bladed weapons. Judge David Baker even joked that on the rare occasion that a contestant's weapon breaks, he needs to step away for a while to collect himself. ET. In round 1, four smiths cut through steel cages (representing a WWE Hell in a Cell steel cage match) to retrieve 1095 and 15N20 steel plates used for their signature blades. As the host for seasons one through seven, Wil Willis introduced the parameters for each episode. To keep with the mystery theme, the contestants not only have to figure out for themselves what kind of steel they have, but also have to contend with an "invisible clock" for the first round, only relying on time callouts from Grady. Raymond Smith was eliminated based on the results of a preliminary test performed on blades that they forged ahead of time. Three smiths craft from a coal forge just like they did for the many wooden ships still docked on site. Round 1 was outdoors in the snow using coal forges. The eighth season premiered on November 18, 2020. In this episode, two pairs of blacksmiths are given their introductions, tasks, and parameters, then immediately sent to their home forges to fabricate Scottish broadswords. Michael Bizark 4.Tim Jane ("TJ"). Event 10 sees Kurt, a 2-time "Gladiator of the Forge" winner from the miniseries' first episode, back in action. Results: 1. As the show's sign of respect and gratitude for the participant's effort, time, and labor that went into making each weapon, non-winning blades are returned to the competitors after the respective episode has aired.[12]. Four master/apprentice pairs competed in this episode. Five of them were made by Forged in Fire's bladesmiths, including the Nagamaki, Knightly Poleaxe, Glaive Guisarme, Scottish Claymore, and the Zweihnder. After testing, Zach (Doug's pick) is sent home while Nicholas (Dave's pick) moves on to challenge Ben Abbott in the final round. He caused a fire that destroyed three residential buildings and damaged 28 others.[21]. In round 1, four bladesmiths are asked to replicate a "parameter-heavy" mystery blade in just two hours. Like all contestants on the show, Kelly, Rae, and Rita both display high enthusiasm for their craft work, and that passion is being showcased and celebrated on the Forged in Fire Facebook page, which is quick to praise "women who forge.". The participants are flown to New York City and set up in a hotel. Paul Elkins 4. For the final 5-hour round, the winning pair is split. [233], 1. Eric Alrecht. The bladesmith that impresses the judges most at the end of the "Impress Us Challenge" is automatically eligible for the final round while the other three blades undergo testing. Ben brings the unique perspective of having walked through the series' fire (so to speak) as a contestant. Tim Miller's brother came in second in S5 E12. Tony Fetters (S5 E3); Recurve Drop Point Bowie knife, 3. Forged In Fire is hoping that by including more women smiths, it'll encourage diversity in the industry and diversity is on Healy's mind. They must attach a handle, choosing from a range of provided materials, and incorporate any additional special features stated by the host. Judges select whoever did the best job of creating said weapon and first place winners take home a whopping $10,000 for their winning blade. Anything found in the handle "pantry" is open to the smith's taking as well. Nathan lands "Raindrop pattern Damascus". It turns out, after getting eliminated on the show, contestants are required to leave behind any blades and weapons that they were working on. But that's because my knowledge comes solely from fantasy films and Middle Age-period TV shows. The host states one set of criteria concerning blade or blade/tang length, and often a second set for a feature that must be incorporated, such as serrations or a fuller groove. In the "Perfect Timing" challenge, smiths must choose between different forging techniques, each with its own time limit. (90 episodes, 2016-2020) Series Set Decoration by Steffi West Harshberger . [2] Marcaida's younger brother RJ and Kali students filled in for weapons testing while he recovered from the injury. As of February 2022, he is a nine-time Forged in Fire champion and made his judging debut during Season 4. For a Round 2 parameter, Judge Neilson wants the contestants to use burl wood for the handle. 763,982 views Mar 11, 2021 Watch all new episodes of Forged in Fire, Wednesdays at 9/8c, and stay up to date on all of your favorite The HISTORY Channel shows at http://history.com/sc .more. In this special episode, Dave Baker relieves five of his favorite championships featuring ultimate super-sized weapons or polearms, which includes: the German Halberd, the Jumonji Yari, the Glaive Guisarme, the Qinglong Ji, and the Bardiche. Results: 1. Judges: Jason Knight, J. Neilson, David Baker, Doug Marcaida. In this special episode, Dave Baker takes a look at the most fascinating weapons of Africa that were featured on, In this special episode, Dave Baker remembers his favorite axes featured on, In this special episode, Dave Baker takes a look at his favorite daggers and knives that were featured on, In this special episode, Dave Baker takes a look at the top throwing weapons that were featured on. There's no shortage of awesome weapons and while the show does a great job of showing the artistry and care that goes into the forging of each blade, they also serve as mini-history lessons for viewers at home. Jesse Hu ($5,000) 2. Afterward, they return to the Forge and submit their weapons for testing against objects and environments similar to the historical scenarios in which they were typically used. In round 1, four bladesmiths, each winners of their respective duels, are tasked with creating their favorite combat blades. Indicates the year of ceremony. Grady Powell (season 8present), a former U.S. Army, David Baker, a Hollywood prop maker who has appeared on the, Doug Marcaida, an edged-weapons specialist, is a U.S. military contractor, martial arts instructor, and knife designer for FOX Knives Italy. This episode gives tribute to NASCAR in what is dubbed a "layer race". Master and apprentice pairs competed together. Forged in Fire features world-class bladesmiths competing to create history's . Jason Knight, another ABS Master Smith, filled Neilson's seat on the judges' panel during his medical absence in Season 3. The axes are used to chop through a door with "FORGED" written backwards in red along the central door frame rail. [3], Judges: J. Neilson, David Baker, Doug Marcaida, Results: 1. Kurt Komyati (S9 E13), Event 5 Results: 1. 0 coins. In some episodes, they all begin with the same starting material; in others, they may choose from an assortment of metal objects or must salvage their material from a source such as a junked car or lawnmower. Caleb Ledford (Gen Z) 3. Three bladesmiths create their signature blades in a single 5-hour round labeled the "Rust Bucket". And the last Smith will get 15 minutes deducted from their time. Forged in Fire is an American competition series that airs on the History channel and is produced by Outpost Entertainment, a Leftfield Entertainment company. The first Smith to do so, will have an extra 30 minutes to make a handle in the second round of competition. [1], Neilson missed most of season three due to hand surgery. One knifemaker thought it would be cool to hang out after the show . One is eliminated before they go inside for testing, and one is eliminated after testing. As examples, bladesmiths have reappeared and competed in a military branch tournament, "Second Chance Tournament", or a broken blade "revenge" episode, just to name a few. The seventh season premiered on October 9, 2019, and expanded into May 6, 2020. Contestants were given a choice of 5 knife styles and had to combine the blade from one and the handle from another. Runners up stake a claim to return to the show and "make a name for themselves." Meet the Real Steel Experts Who Judge 'Forged in Fire', 'Forged in Fire' Isn't Daniel Casey's First Stint on the History Channel, Yep, 'Forged in Fire's David Baker's Eye Injury Happened on the Job. We chatted back and forth for a few weeks. During the 2019 season, Forged in Fire aired "enhanced" episodes called Forged in Fire: Cutting Deeper, which featured bonus scenes of older episodes with expert tips and techniques from the judges like Dave Baker explaining what happened to each blade during the weapon tests. The judges look at the craftsmanship of the blade. "Go Mai or Go Home" Challenge: The Smiths forge their signature blase in their favorite style using a 2-foot bar of mild steel, a 2-foot bar of 80CrV2 steel and a 2-foot bar of 15N20 steel with the Go Mai technique and a five layered pomel handle. The "Case American Heroes Knife Series" consists of the "Lamb Hunter" SGM Kyle Lamb, Army; "The Hambone" SGT Clint Romesha, Army; "The Skinner" Kevin Holland, Navy & Army; "Recurve Utility #6" Harry Bologna, Navy. These four contestants, all champions from previous seasons, were invited to compete again. Frank Allen Wren II & Nehemiah Brousseau. Kim Stahl 4. Thomas Franklin 3. Type of blade: General Recurve. J. Neilson (Melanoma Foundation), Dave Baker (Breast Cancer Research), and Ben Abbott (Black Horse Forge: free blacksmithing classes to First Responders and Veterans). Jeff Bridgers 3. Jesse Hu ($5,000) (S9 E14) 2. 3 talking about this. Learn more about the full cast of Forged in Fire with news, photos, videos and more at TV Guide. A "Battle of the Branches" tournament began on May 8, 2019, with four smiths from a different branch of the United States armed services (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines) competing in each preliminary heat. Obviously, more renowned bladesmiths can earn more, especially if they get a nice prop-making gig or are commissioned for cool private pieces. Since then, Neilson and Abbott have shared judging duties into season eight. from $42.95. Not revealing the purpose of the blade in the first round. In the testing portion, both blades break upon their first impacts. 26,138 talking about this. This episode takes a look at the darker side of history. Steve Wells (S7 E30). Once again, these "Young Guns" will test their bladesmithing skills in The Forge and possibly be a two-time Forged In Fire Champion, a title first held by judge Ben Abbott. Nathan Payne 4. Duel 1: "Tough Breaks" bracket results: 1. They must make blades without the use of any electrical equipment, including no time clock. Sadly, only one person walks away with the prize money and that's the first place contestant. Ricardo Vilar was a judge on the Latin American version of Forged in Fire. Stacked leather handle parameters are added for round 2. The judges may, at their discretion, choose not to subject a weapon to a particular test if it is sufficiently cracked or flawed. L.J. Rita's "Man Catcher" earned high praise from the judges after she beat out Justin Harrington, Chuy Talavera, and Cory Miller to earn the top prize. Almost 10 years before the show aired on the History channel, Potter graduated from Hockaday with no intention of becoming a blacksmith. Week 2 of the "Judges Takeover" is presented and led by Ben Abbott. The "Ultimate Champions Edition" (Season 4) and "Rookies Edition" (Season 5) each featured five smiths instead of four. Separating genders for athletic competitions makes sense, but for forged in fire I don't see it really other than to display a bunch of women smiths at once which I think would be cool. 3) Filming Isn't Like a Casual Hammer-In. Forrest Ketner (Baby Boomers) 2. A notable test for round three's fireman's axe was the "Horror Door Chop" strength test. On October 1, 2021, seasons 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7 were added to Discovery+, with season 4 being added to the streaming platform on February 1, 2022. This is because the show is filmed in New York, and New York knife laws state that it is illegal for a weapon to be manufactured on television unless . 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