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Forged in Fire: Beat the Judges
Overview
In each episode, the best bladesmiths from all over the country come to the forge for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, to square off against our renowned Forged in Fire Masters in the highest stakes forging competition yet! If the challenger can find a way to prevail against our judge in an intense bladesmithing showdown, they'll walk away with $10K and eternal bragging rights.
Status
Ended
Network
Sky History
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Episodes
Short Sword Damascus
Three FORGED IN FIRE champions return to the forge hoping to defeat one of our three judges: Ben Abbott, Dave Baker, or J. Neilson. But first, they will have to face off against each other. After forging signature blades and a Khanda, one champion survives to enter their toughest challenge yet--competing against a judge. Tasked with making a short sword with just 8 hours on the clock, will the champion prove they have what it takes to Beat the Judges?
Medieval Times
Three Forged in Fire Champions return with the hope of getting an opportunity to Beat a Judge. To determine which Champion will get to face Ben, Dave, or J -- the competitors will have their signature blades tested before recreating a medieval knight's dagger. With only 8 hours on the clock, the remaining Champion will see if they have the skills to recreate an Arming Sword worthy of Beating a Judge and winning $10,000.
Dual Swords
Three champions face off against each other, testing their signature blades and re-creating a weapon from the "Forged in Fire" vault until only one champion remains to face off against Ben Abbott, David Baker or J Neilson.
Smith's Choice
Three champions return to the forge to compete for the chance to take on one of the judges; in this choose-your-own-adventure style competition, the champions will decide their tests, materials and ultimately the judge they will be competing against.
The No Can Can
Three Forged in Fire Champions return for an opportunity to take down a judge; however after a grueling round of testing, only two move forward to recreate a Falcata.
Rock Star Smiths
Three champions return to the forge looking to defeat one of the judges; in this musically themed competition, the smiths have to slash through level one to get a chance to rock out a 9-ringed broadsword in their home forges.
Top Cast
Ben Abbott
Himself
David Lain Baker
Himself
Doug Marcaida
Himself
Wil Willis
Host
J. Neilson
Himself
