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Season 1 2015 · 8 eps

1. 1 Japanese Katana In this explosive new series, four bladesmiths will compete for $10,000 and the title of Forged in Fire champion. Across three grueling rounds, competitors design and forge deadly… Jun 22, 2015 42m
2. 2 Chakram Four bladesmiths must forge a weapon using only reclaimed metal. With the clock winding down, two of the competitors are dramatically forced to improvise, and one almost doesn't m… Jun 29, 2015 42m
3. 3 Viking Battle Axe The bladesmiths must transform a steel "train spring" into a weapon of their choosing. Only two competitors will move on and are given just five days to forge a legendary Viking B… Jul 6, 2015 42m
4. 4 Katar For this week's challenge the competitors create their signature blade by using the Hada technique--a traditional process that involves forging multiple layers of steel together. … Jul 13, 2015 42m
5. 5 Crusader Sword The forge heats up as our four bladesmiths struggle create a special Japanese hardening technique on their signature blades. After a difficult first round of testing, the remainin… Jul 20, 2015 42m
6. 6 The Elizabethan Rapier The forge heats up as the bladesmiths must use an age-old technique to create their signature weapons. But will their swords make the cut when the judges put them through a batter… Jul 27, 2015 42m
7. 7 The Roman Gladius A steel ball bearing ends up being transformed into a weapon. The finalists have to create a historically important blade called a Roman Gladius. Aug 3, 2015 42m
8. 8 The Moro Kris The bladesmiths must forge a signature weapon using everyday steel objects like ball bearings and shovels as their only source material. One contestant puts finishing his weapon b… Aug 10, 2015 42m

Season 2 2016 · 10 eps

1. 1 The War Hammer Our bladesmiths must choose wisely as they are asked to dumpster dive for the right steel to be turned into a hardened blade of their choosing. Will these blades hold up after a t… Feb 16, 2016 42m
2. 2 Khopesh This week our bladesmiths are given a "twisted" challenge when they are asked to forge a weapon from cable steel. The competition slowly unravels as they handle this difficult ste… Feb 23, 2016 42m
3. 3 The Scottish Claymore Four blade smiths face one of the most grueling challenges in Forged in Fire history when the electricity and power tools are taken away from them and they must forge a blade with… Mar 1, 2016 42m
4. 4 Spiked Shield Three is the magic number as our blade smiths are asked to forge three or more metals into a blade of their signature style. Despite pain and failure, two move on to the final rou… Mar 8, 2016 42m
5. 5 Viking Sword Four bladesmiths salvage material from a car and forge a blade, and then have five days to create a Viking sword. Mar 15, 2016 42m
6. 6 Nepalese Kukri Four different types of metal are shaped into deadly weapons, and then bladesmiths forge a machete-like Nepalese kukri. Mar 22, 2016 42m
7. 7 The Shotel Four bladesmiths face the unpredictable challenge of taking high carbon steel and wrought iron and forging these two conflicting materials into a fully functional weapon. After a … Mar 29, 2016 42m
8. 8 The Cutlass The bladesmiths have to convert some failed blades from last season into fully-functional weapons. Apr 6, 2016 42m
9. 9 Khanda The bladesmiths need to create a weapon in their signature style from a large pile of mixed metal that is welded together. Apr 12, 2016 42m
10. 10 Tabar Four bladesmiths must take an ordinary garden lawnmower and using its metal to bend and shape to their will, create one of their signature blades. When the other contestants are m… Apr 19, 2016 42m

Season 3 2016 · 16 eps

1. 1 Champion Edition / Scottish Claymore Season 3 begins with the return of four champions who are charged with making a high-carbon-steel inlay. Then, two finalists are challenged to forge a Scottish Claymore, which has… Aug 23, 2016 42m
2. 2 Fan Favorites / Hook Sword Four former contestants, back in the Forge by popular demand, return for a second shot at victory and redemption in an all new challenge full of unexpected twists. Competition get… Aug 30, 2016 42m
3. 3 Butterfly Swords Four new contestants must choose wisely as they try to craft a blade of their signature style from a pile of tools, both old and new. Then the stakes are doubled when, for the fir… Sep 6, 2016 42m
4. 4 The Falcata Four bladesmiths must create a blade out of high carbon steel while also forging the hammer they'll use to make it. After an extraordinary round of testing, only two move on to th… Sep 13, 2016 42m
5. 5 Kora Sword Four new bladesmiths step up to the challenge of forging blades using pieces of steel harvested from some monstrous power tools. While some smiths excel under the pressure, others… Sep 20, 2016 42m
6. 6 Hunga Munga Four new bladesmiths have their creativity put to the test when they are tasked with making a serrated blade out of only the tools from the table in front of them. They must harve… Sep 27, 2016 42m
7. 7 The Boar Spear Four bladesmiths must use the steel from a suit of armor to create a signature blade. After a tense round of testing, only two move on to the final round where they'll have just f… Oct 4, 2016 42m
8. 8 Xiphos Sword When a group of new bladesmiths enter the forge, they're met with a challenge they never saw coming. They must grab the steel they'll use to make their blades from an imposing pie… Oct 11, 2016 42m
9. 9 The Pandat Four blade smiths must salvage steel from a junkyard to create a signature blade using a hand-cranked coal forge. Oct 18, 2016 42m
10. 10 Zulu Iklwa Four new bladesmiths are put to the test when they must forge a bayonet blade and engineer it to attach to a rifle. After a round of grueling tests on their bayonets, the final tw… Oct 25, 2016 42m
11. 11 Champions Edition / The Pata Over the course of three seasons, 26 bladesmiths have been crowned Forged in Fire champion. Tonight, prior winners return to prove who among them is the best of the best by forgin… Jan 10, 2017 42m
12. 12 The Zweihander Four competitors must forge weld blades for friction folders from tiny cubes of steel. After hammering through the testing, two smiths will return home where they will forge a Ger… Jan 17, 2017 42m
13. 13 Cavalry Saber Four new bladesmiths face the unprecedented challenge of forging the barrel of a gun into a lethal knife. After a round of brutal testing, the final two bladesmiths return home wh… Jan 24, 2017 42m
14. 14 The Naginata Four blade smiths must create a signature blade using a randomly chosen mystery technique. After a brutal round of testing, only two will return to their home forges where they wi… Jan 31, 2017 42m
15. 15 The Haladie For the first time ever, four bladesmiths must use high carbon steel to forge a hatchet. After an intense round of testing, only two can chop their way to the final round where th… Feb 7, 2017 42m
16. 16 Redemption / Viking Sword Four previously eliminated bladesmiths return to the forge for a shot at redemption, but they face a challenge that will make their climb to the top more difficult than they imagi… Feb 14, 2017 42m

Season 4 2017 · 23 eps

1. 1 Judges Pick The judges pick past bladesmiths to represent them; first, the smiths must use steel from N.Y.C. streets to forge signature blades. In the final round, the competitors have five d… Apr 11, 2017 42m
2. 2 Deer Horn Knives Four bladesmiths tee up for a never-before seen challenge, harvesting steel from a vintage golf club to forge signature blades. In the final round, the remaining smiths must forge… Apr 11, 2017 42m
3. 3 The Katzbalger For the first time ever, the competitors are challenged with creating not one, but two blades in the first round. After a grueling second round, the two remaining smiths have just… Apr 18, 2017 42m
4. 4 Makraka Four bladesmiths face a new twist in the first round when they learn they can’t forge any blade in their own style, they must forge a karambit, a curved knife that resembles a cla… Apr 25, 2017 42m
5. 5 Fans' Choice Chosen by fans, four bladesmiths return for a second shot at victory. The smiths must use their best forging techniques to make a signature blade using barbed wire; the final two … May 2, 2017 42m
6. 6 Akrafena Bladesmiths are tasked with forging a Kukri, the signature blade of master smith and judge, Jason Knight. After two rounds of mishaps and mischief, two smiths forge ahead in the f… May 9, 2017 42m
7. 7 Talwar A new group of competitors face the unknown when they are tasked with using odd shapes of mystery steel to forge a blade in their signature style. All four smiths fight to the fin… May 16, 2017 42m
8. 8 The Cinquedea Four bladesmiths are welcomed to the forge with a curveball–they must utilize questionable steel from mining tools to forge a blade in their signature style. Ultimately, two smith… May 23, 2017 42m
9. 9 The Charay The competitors must demonstrate edged-weapon mastery when they are tasked with turning salvaged junkyard steel into a weapon. Two forge ahead to the final round to recreate the l… Jun 6, 2017 42m
10. 10 Sword Breaker Redemption Four competitors return to the forge for a second chance; they must forge their signature blades using recycled steel from a jackhammer. Then, the finalists must recreate a distin… Jun 13, 2017 42m
11. 11 Master & Apprentice Masters compete alongside their apprentices as they take turns on the forge floor, fusing their skills to forge a cleaver using the arduous jellyroll technique; in the final round… Jul 11, 2017 42m
12. 12 Ngombe Ngulu Four bladesmiths must forge blades from a giant elevator cable; two finalists return home to recreate the African Ngombe Ngulu, known as the executioner's sword. Jul 18, 2017 42m
13. 13 The Shamshir Four competing bladesmiths are tasked with forging a bowie knife that will require a d-guard in the second round; only two manage to make it through to the final round where they … Jul 25, 2017 42m
14. 14 The Kachin Dao Smiths must use steel from old nautical equipment to forge-weld their signature blades, while being forced to do it using a metal inlay technique; then, the two finalists have jus… Aug 1, 2017 42m
15. 15 The Gladiators' Scissor With a variety of steels to choose from, the smiths are forced to create a canister Damascus billet from which they must forge a dagger; only two enter the final round where they … Aug 8, 2017 42m
16. 16 The Kampilan Four bladesmiths head to a scrap yard to create their signature blades using harvested metal and a coal forge; in the final round, the smiths must re-create a fearsome battle weap… Aug 22, 2017 42m
17. 17 The Kpinga The smiths are forced to layer a complex Damascus pattern into their signature-style blades; broken blades fall throughout two challenges and an unforgiving round; finalists must … Aug 29, 2017 42m
18. 18 The Yatagan The competition shifts into high gear when the smiths are tasked with turning the rusted steel from a 1971 Mercury Cougar into their signature blades in just three hours; the fina… Sep 12, 2017 42m
19. 19 International Championship / The Spadroon Four of the top smiths from around the world compete in an international championship; two smiths return home empty handed, while two go on to recreate the Spadroon, a weapon that… Oct 3, 2017 42m
20. 20 Tabar-Shishpar Smiths are asked to forge blades from pipe wrenches; two competitors advance to the final round during which they must recreate a rare axe-mace hybrid known as the Tabar-Shishpar. Oct 10, 2017 42m
21. 21 Ultimate Champions Edition Five returning champions must earn a spot at one of the four anvils; the four remaining smiths are given cubes to forge blades in the infamous canister Damascus challenge; then, t… Oct 17, 2017 42m
22. 22 Knights Templar Four brave smiths are thrown for a loop when they must forge together rusty chain mail and high quality steel to produce Knights Templar Crusader Daggers in Round 1. Oct 24, 2017 42m
23. 23 Viking Edition Four brave competitors march into a dry moat where they must resurrect old swords and forge them into a Viking Seax, using the time-tested coal forge. With hammers in full swing a… Oct 31, 2017 42m

Season 5 2018 · 39 eps

1. 1 Rookies Edition (The War Golok) Five novice smiths must earn their way into the competition because one smith will be sent home before the forge lights up; the two left standing must re-create a 16th-century wea… Mar 13, 2018 42m
2. 2 The Schiavona The bladesmiths begin on a farm where they must harvest steel from farming tools, then use coal forges to make their signature blades with a hidden lanyard hole; the two remaining… Mar 20, 2018 42m
3. 3 The Sica The smiths must forge a signature blade out of a 50-caliber flintlock pistol; despite giving it their best shot, it becomes a struggle to turn a gun into a blade and after two gru… Mar 27, 2018 42m
4. 4 The Jumonji Yari Smiths must forge functional friction folders and find the critical junction where skill meets resiliency; two finalists must recreate a Japanese trident called the Jumonji Yari, … Apr 3, 2018 42m
5. 5 The Kabyle Flyssa Parts from a salvaged cannon are used to make signature blades, and in the end, two smiths re-create the North African Kabyle flyssa in a final round, which will determine whose b… Apr 10, 2018 42m
6. 6 Ultimate Team Challenge (The Chinese Dao) Four master smiths compete alongside their apprentices to forge an iconic weapon of warfare: the trench knife; each team must work together, tagging in and out every half hour, wi… Apr 17, 2018 42m
7. 7 The Karabela Four bladesmiths must kick their skills into gear when they’re tasked with forging blades out of steel from a chain and a sprocket, but only two will secure a spot in the final ro… Apr 24, 2018 42m
8. 8 The Zande Spear Four blade smiths find the devil is in the details when they must combine two or more steels to forge J. Nielson's favorite blade, a Damascus European dagger. In a challenge where… May 1, 2018 42m
9. 9 The Navaja Four bladesmiths test their mettle in a rock quarry, where they're tasked with making blades using only harvested steel and coal forges. Over the course of two intense rounds, the… May 8, 2018 42m
10. 10 The German Halberd The pressure is on as the Smiths are tasked with forging Dave Baker’s favorite blade, the Scottish Dirk. Can they master the difficult design of this weapon, and live up to the hi… May 15, 2018 42m
11. 11 The Two-Handed Sword The smiths are forced to harvest steel from motorcycles to forge blades in their signature style, but things don't go according to plan; and after an intense race to the finish, t… May 22, 2018 42m
12. 12 Military History Tribute (Naval Cutlass) In a special military themed episode, four bladesmiths, all veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, dive into the fray when they are tasked with forging a combat knife from an anti-tan… May 28, 2018 42m
13. 13 Horseman's Axe Four bladesmiths are pushed to their limits when they each must forge a signature blade from small springs of steel. Wonky welds and broken billets cause major setbacks that must … May 29, 2018 42m
14. 14 Lion Spear Four bladesmiths must figure out how to hack it when they are tasked with crafting a hatchet from pieces of odd shaped steel. After several forging failures, parameter mishaps, an… Jun 5, 2018 42m
15. 15 Kelewang The bladesmiths must make their signature blades out of only drill bits and a chunk of mild steel, but untwisting the bits and combining the two steels proves almost impossible. A… Jun 12, 2018 42m
16. 16 Bagh Nakh The bladesmiths are forced to make canister Damascus using nuts and bolts, and the twists and turns of the challenge may be more than they can handle. Ultimately, two smiths avoid… Jun 19, 2018 42m
17. 17 Glaive Guisarme Four blade smiths must forge a Marine K-Bar all-purpose knife from multiple small blocks of steel. Ultimately, two smiths manage to reach the final round where they must recreate … Jun 26, 2018 42m
18. 18 Pioneer Sword Four smiths must forge a multipurpose weapon from old rescue tools; after narrowly escaping elimination, two smiths head back to their home forges to recreate a unique utilitarian… Jul 3, 2018 42m
19. 19 Wind and Fire Wheels Four bladesmiths are tasked with forging a signature blade from a bicycle. After major setbacks and time-consuming failures, each smith is pushed to their limit as they race to th… Jul 17, 2018 42m
20. 20 Smallsword Four bladesmiths are tasked with forging friction folders from a huge steel coil; in the final round, the two remaining smiths head back to their home forges to create a blade tha… Jul 24, 2018 42m
21. 21 Celtic Anthropomorphic Sword The bladesmiths must forge a signature blade from W2 and a giant industrial-sized nut. Then, they face two unforgiving strength tests. Ultimately, only two smiths advance and head… Jul 31, 2018 42m
22. 22 The Kilij The bladesmiths are tasked with creating their signature blade out of a massive ball bearing. Ultimately, two smiths return to their home forges to recreate the kilij, a lethal sa… Aug 7, 2018 42m
23. 23 The Sawback Hunting Sword Four bladesmiths are taken out of the forge and transported to the great outdoors, where they struggle to forge a blade in the noonday sun. They must forage for outdoor materials … Aug 14, 2018 42m
24. 24 The Arming Sword In a grueling Forged In Fire first, four bladesmiths must forge not just one, but three knives from railroad spikes in only three hours. Time management is essential for hammering… Aug 21, 2018 42m
25. 25 The Sengese Four bladesmiths must forge a fully functional serrated knife using steel from hand scissors; the remaining two competitors return to their home forges to create a unique and chal… Aug 28, 2018 42m
26. 26 The Qinglong Ji Four bladesmiths take a shot at forging a signature blade from the steel rings of a whiskey barrel. They must quickly adapt when they realize there may not be enough hardenable st… Sep 4, 2018 42m
27. 27 Hollywood Edition (Hattori Hanzō Katana) Four bladesmiths pay homage to Hollywood; a survival knife; the final two smiths return home to re-create one of the most famous swords in cinematic history: Hattori Hanzo's 1,000… Sep 12, 2018 42m
28. 28 The Steel Crossbow The bladesmiths are tasked with creating a signature Damascus blade out of three different steels of different thicknesses; the two final competitors re-create one of the most int… Sep 19, 2018 42m
29. 29 The Landsknecht Sword Four bladesmiths must craft a signature blade from a massive piece of elevator cable; the final two competitors return home to re-create a sword wielded by some of history's fierc… Sep 26, 2018 42m
30. 30 Tournament Round 1 (Farriers) - The Mortuary Sword Four bladesmiths are tasked with creating a San Mai blade from horseshoes and hoof rasps; the remaining two bladesmiths return to their home forges to create a famed weapon of the… Oct 3, 2018 42m
31. 31 Tournament Round 2 (Armorers) - The Hooded Katar Four bladesmiths must forge a Damascus blade out of something familiar: plate armor; the remaining two bladesmiths head back to their home forges to craft an exotic hybrid of pain… Oct 10, 2018 42m
32. 32 Tournament Round 3 (Blacksmiths) - The Knightly Pole Axe Four bladesmiths must forge a signature Damascus blade using steel from tools; the smiths that survive two brutal rounds of testing return to their home forges to recreate a multi… Oct 17, 2018 42m
33. 33 Tournament Round 4 (Modern Metalworkers) - The Flamberge Rapier Four bladesmiths must harvest materials from a metal sculpture to forge a needle point Damascus blade; the remaining smiths return to their own home forges to recreate a sword fro… Oct 24, 2018 42m
34. 34 Tournament Championship (Nodachi) In the final round of the Invitational Tournament, the winning farrier, armorer, blacksmith and modern metal worker face off to forge a wakizashi; the two finalists must then re-c… Oct 31, 2018 42m
35. 35 Slasher Edition (Grim Reaper's Scythe) Four bladesmiths must create signature slasher blades, each using a different type of metal; the two finalists return to their home forges to recreate the Grim Reaper's scythe. Nov 7, 2018 42m
36. 36 Steel Takedown Bow Four bladesmiths are tasked with forging a Crusader's dagger from a thick rod of W1 steel; the final two smiths must create Robin Hood's steel takedown bow. Nov 14, 2018 42m
37. 37 Bardiche Four bladesmiths must build coal forges using materials scavenged from a storage unit and forge signature blades without any power tools; the remaining two smiths return home to r… Nov 21, 2018 42m
38. 38 The Pipe Tomahawks Four bladesmiths are challenged with forging a canister Damascus knife using only steel wool and 1095 powder; the final two head home to re-create an important weapon from North A… Dec 12, 2018 42m
39. 39 The Ring Hilted Sword Four bladesmiths must each forge judge Ben Abbott's favorite blade, the Celtic ring knife, using the San Mai technique; the final two competitors return to their home forges to re… Dec 19, 2018 42m

Season 6 2019 · 30 eps

1. 1 Long Road to Redemption (1) Seven competitors return to the forge for a second chance at glory and redemption; they'll have to create four different weapons and survive four rounds of testing; the smiths beg… Feb 6, 2019 42m
2. 2 Long Road to Redemption (2) In the second half of the Road to Redemption competition four former smiths remain, each competing for a second chance to become a Forged in Fire Champion. For the first time ever… Feb 13, 2019 42m
3. 3 Washington's Colichemarde Four bladesmiths honor American presidents by forging a replica of Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Rider Bowie; the remaining two smiths move on to their home forge to re-create George Wa… Feb 20, 2019 42m
4. 4 The O-Katana For the 100th episode, four bladesmiths are tasked with forging a chopper and must choose from a mammoth pile of metals and materials from all previous 99 episodes; the two finali… Feb 27, 2019 42m
5. 5 The Hussar Saber Four smiths must use the canister method to forge a signature blade, but welding failures and abandoned canisters leave some of the competitors scrambling; two smiths return to th… Mar 6, 2019 42m
6. 6 Barbarian Sword Four bladesmiths must forge a blade using steel harvested from a vintage pinball machine; two smiths advance and return home to build a weapon rooted in savagery: the Barbarian Sw… Mar 13, 2019 42m
7. 7 The Javanese Kris Four bladesmiths must forge friction folders from a rusty pickup truck; the two smiths left standing head back to their home forges to re-create an exotic weapon wielded by ancien… Apr 17, 2019 42m
8. 8 General Yamashita's Gunto Four bladesmiths are tasked with re-creating the Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife by combining three sizes of W1 round stock; two smiths must forge Japanese Gen. Yamashita's gunto. Apr 24, 2019 42m
9. 9 The Greek Kopis Four bladesmiths must forge signature blades from different sizes of spring steel. Competitors toil with the canister Damascus technique with varying degrees of success, and one s… May 1, 2019 42m
10. 10 Branch Battle: Army In a special five-part competition, top bladesmiths from each branch of the U.S. military compete to earn a spot representing their branch in a battle; four U.S. Army soldiers mus… May 8, 2019 42m
11. 11 Branch Battle: Air Force In Round 2, four airmen from the U.S. Air Force must forge a bolo knife using the san mai technique to combine high carbon steel with helicopter parts; two smiths return home to f… May 8, 2019 42m
12. 12 Branch Battle: Marines In the third round of the Battle of the Branches, four Marines are tasked with forging the KA-BAR. As an additional challenge, these smiths must adapt and overcome to forge toget… May 15, 2019 42m
13. 13 Branch Battle: Navy Four U.S.Navy officers must forge a multipurpose naval Mark 3 dive knife with metal from a giant anchor chain; two sailors return home to re-create the intricate and iconic naval … May 15, 2019 42m
14. 14 Branch Battle: Finals Master bladesmiths are challenged to re-create some of history’s most iconic edged weapons, then a panel of judges tests the weaponry and decides who is the “Forged in Fire” champ… May 22, 2019 42m
15. 15 The Nagamaki Four bladesmiths are in for a workout when they are tasked with forging signature blades from gym equipment. The competitors flex their skills, battling forge welding failures and… May 29, 2019 42m
16. 16 Attila's Sword of Mars Four bladesmiths are tasked with forging fantasy blades from a meteorite, battling difficult forge welds they create their one of a kind blades. The final two head to their home f… Jun 5, 2019 42m
17. 17 The Partizan Four bladesmiths must dismantle a forge and use that steel to construct a blade. Jun 12, 2019 42m
18. 18 The Messer Sword Bladesmiths face challenges when they forge a canister Damascus blade from three different steels using three separate cans; two finalists head back to their home forges to re-cre… Jun 19, 2019 42m
19. 19 The Ram Dao Four bladesmiths are dispatched to the snowy winter tundra to forge a kukri with steel harvested from an old snowmobile; provided with no power tools, the smiths must fight to for… Jun 26, 2019 42m
20. 20 The Foot Artillery Sword The bladesmiths need to forge blades using the san mai technique; After the elimination round, two smiths are left to recreate the M1832 Foot Artillery Sword. Jul 3, 2019 42m
21. 21 Astronaut Knife On the 50th anniversary of the first steps on the moon, bladesmiths compete to re-create a space-age M-1 NASA survival knife out of ball bearings; only bladesmiths with NASA-worth… Jul 17, 2019 42m
22. 22 The Lochaber Axe t's a battle royale for four bladesmiths when they are tasked with forging signature blades with an integral knuckle duster from a steel cage and barbed wire; Two bladesmiths must… Jul 24, 2019 42m
23. 23 The Cane Sword Four bladesmiths are given a special assignment when they are tasked with forging Doug Marcaida's favorite blade, the Karambit; Two bladesmiths return home to re-create a weapon t… Jul 31, 2019 42m
24. 24 The Boar Sword Four bladesmiths must scavenge a construction site to salvage their own knife-making materials; after a critical error sends one competitor home, the three remaining bladesmiths m… Aug 7, 2019 42m
25. 25 The Falchion The odds are stacked against four bladesmiths when they each forge a chopper in a distinct Damascus pattern; two smiths return home to re-create one of the most widely used and da… Aug 14, 2019 42m
26. 26 Napoleon's Saber Four bladesmiths must start at the bottom when they are tasked with creating ladder pattern damascus knives from a real ladder; the remaining two smiths head home to re-create a b… Aug 21, 2019 42m
27. 27 The Bhuj A quartet of bladesmiths are tasked with making canister damascus using barbershop tools, but before the knife making can begin, they must harvest their cans from an old barber's … Aug 28, 2019 42m
28. 28 Blackbeard's Cutlass Sep 4, 2019 42m
29. 29 Kung Fu Edition In this special kung fu competition, four bladesmiths square off in the Forged in Fire dojo where they must make a matching set of three kunai throwing knives. Only true smithing … Sep 18, 2019 42m
30. 30 Genghis Khan's Sword Four smiths are tasked with forging signature blades by salvaging materials from a go-cart; the two remaining competitors have just four days to recreate the series favored by Gen… Sep 25, 2019 42m

Season 7 2019 · 37 eps

1. 1 Sword Of Perseus The smiths wrestle with steels of varying hardness to try to create a blade that would make the weapons God Hephaestus proud. Two smiths get through the brutal testing and head ho… Oct 9, 2019 42m
2. 2 General Patton's Sabre In a Forged in Fire first, four bladesmiths are tasked with forging a parameter specific blade shape in just two hours. To add more fuel to the fire, the smiths are unaware of the… Oct 16, 2019 42m
3. 3 The Jian Sword Four smiths get thrown into the mix when they must Frankenstein a blade from one knife and combine it with a different weapon’s handle. Oct 23, 2019 42m
4. 4 The Rock-Throwing Crossbow Four bladesmiths honor the forge’s legendary power hammer Big Blu by ripping it apart and forging competition choppers. Oct 23, 2019 42m
5. 5 Halloween Edition In this frighteningly special Halloween competition, four smiths shiver to the bone as they salvage steel from the corpses of broken, decaying blades, and turn it into a zombie ki… Oct 30, 2019 42m
6. 6 The Boa-Zande Sword Four smiths must know the drill when they’re tasked with forging a canister damascus blade using different sized drill bits. Oct 30, 2019 42m
7. 7 The Musketeer Rapier Four smiths are tasked with transforming bits and pieces of old damascus steel into fossil damascus signature blades. Nov 6, 2019 42m
8. 8 The Tizona of El Cid Four smiths must face the music when they are tasked with creating San-Mai blades from musical instruments. Nov 6, 2019 42m
9. 9 Military Tribute In honor of Veteran's Day, four bladesmiths pay tribute in a special military themed competition, forging their blades from the biggest salvage yet--a panzer tank. Nov 13, 2019 42m
10. 10 Revolutionary War Spontoon Four smiths spring into action when they are tasked with creating signature blades from different sized springs. Nov 13, 2019 42m
11. 11 The Barbarian Spatha Four smiths must salvage steel from old weapons and combine them using the Hada technique to forge a Pugio - the dagger said to have murdered Julius Caesar. Nov 20, 2019 42m
12. 12 Family Edition Two families go head-to-head in an all-out battle not only against another household, but also each other. Loyalties will be put aside as the smiths fight forge welds, the heat, … Nov 27, 2019 42m
13. 13 Frankish Throwing Axes Four smiths get ready for the ultimate showdown when they are tasked with forging a camp knife out of steel harvested from a barbecue. Temperatures run high as they must first fig… Dec 11, 2019 42m
14. 14 A Very Forged Christmas It's the most wonderful time of year in the Forge! Four Merry bladesmiths gather around the fire to spread holiday cheer. Using gifts of high carbon steel along with some mild ste… Dec 18, 2019 42m
15. 15 The Chinese War Sword Four smiths get ready for a cage match when they are tasked with not only freeing their tools from a steel grate, but also forging a knife from it. After opting for canister, the … Jan 1, 2020 42m
16. 16 The Sword in the Stone Four smiths are on a quest to forge signature blades from various Damascus patterns. A tedious and time-consuming task, only three competitors will be victorious. After a brutal s… Jan 8, 2020 42m
17. 17 Charlemagne's Sword Four smiths crack open crucibles to reveal surprise metals they'll be using to forge signature blades. After a tense round, one smith is sent packing while the three remaining com… Jan 15, 2020 42m
18. 18 The Spanish Conquistador Sword Four smiths are faced with recreating the WWII Special Forces Smatchet knife. A knife famous for its versatility on the battlefield. After two rounds and two competitors being eli… Jan 22, 2020 42m
19. 19 The Pira Four smiths must navigate stormy seas by making Hada blades from the material harvested from a ship's wheel. After confronting an ocean of problems in the first two rounds, just … Jan 29, 2020 42m
20. 20 French Pioneer Sword Four smiths are out on the farm to salvage steel from old farm equipment to make classic chef knives. Only two smiths will slice and dice their way to the final round where they m… Jan 29, 2020 42m
21. 21 Darb Sri Gun Chai Battle Sword In a twist of fate, four smiths must forge a twist and stack Damascus blade. After two rounds the last two smiths standing must return home and recreate the Darb Sri Gun Chai, an… Feb 5, 2020 42m
22. 22 Zulu War Axe Four smiths are tasked with forging Japanese Natas using a traditional Japanese technique. After two intense rounds, the three remaining blades are tested to determine which cont… Feb 5, 2020 42m
23. 23 The Chinese Zhanmadao Four smiths are tasked with creating signature blades from 1095 steel. As time ticks by, new parameters will be added, keeping the smiths on their toes. Ultimately, two smiths m… Mar 11, 2020 42m
24. 24 The German Dussage Four bladesmiths are tasked with making a canister damascus blade from threaded bolts. After a couple of intense rounds and some brutal testing, two smiths return to their home f… Mar 18, 2020 42m
25. 25 First Responders Edition Four first responder bladesmiths are called into the forge to honor those who run toward danger while others run away. Tasked with forging tactical knives out of rescue tools, th… Mar 25, 2020 42m
26. 26 Game of Forge In a throwback to the Iron Age, four smiths must forge daggers as if they were in 650 B.C., relying solely on coal forges and Brite Force to get the job done. Ultimately, to compe… Apr 1, 2020 42m
27. 27 The Ikakalaka Four smiths determine their fate when they have to select a forging technique ranging from easy to difficult. They must choose wisely as their selection will directly impact their… Apr 8, 2020 42m
28. 28 Samurai Showdown In this Samurai themed competition, four smiths must forge a Japanese tanto dagger. Summoning their inner warriors, the smiths fight to produce blades that are worthy of the samu… Apr 15, 2020 42m
29. 29 Baby Boomer vs Gen Z Baby Boomers and Gen Z-ers face off in the Old vs. New competition. After several intense rounds, two smiths head back to their home forges to recreate ancient China's Sword of G… Apr 22, 2020 42m
30. 30 The Nimcha Four smiths are tasked with forging signature blades from scrap metal shavings. After two intense rounds, the remaining smiths head home to recreate the Nimcha, a sword tradition… Apr 29, 2020 42m
31. 31 Titanium Smackdown Four smiths must forge handles in round one using metal never before seen in this competition - titanium. The smiths must learn to navigate this new metal just to make it to roun… May 6, 2020 42m
32. 32 Tomahawk and Bowie Four smiths are put to the test when they must forge keys to unlock boxes of steel needed to make a knife. After a couple of intense rounds, two competitors are are picked to hea… Jul 15, 2020 42m
33. 33 Japanese Ono Jul 22, 2020 42m
34. 34 Super Champion Edition Jul 29, 2020 42m
35. 35 The Boateng Saber In this first-ever pay-to-play competition, smiths must fork over forge funds to use the necessary tools; after two smiths are left bankrupt, the remaining two return home to re-c… Aug 5, 2020 42m
36. 36 Summer Forging Games Part 1 In this two-part Forged in Fire special, four smiths enter the forge to compete in four events that will test every aspect of their bladesmithing capabilities. In event one, thes… Aug 12, 2020 42m
37. 37 Summer Forging Games Part 2 In the second half of the Forged in Fire Summer Games, three smiths remain, eager to win the Damascus metal and $15,000. However, the challenges are far from over as they must fo… Aug 19, 2020 42m

Season 8 2020 · 46 eps

1. 1 Veteran's Knife Special On this special episode, Forged in Fire salutes our nation's veterans. Four bladesmiths with ties to the military are tasked with re-creating four unique blades co-designed by dis… Nov 18, 2020 42m
2. 2 The Deadly Vajra-Mushti Four smiths get rolling when they are tasked with making cannister Damascus from tubes. After a couple of intense rounds in the forge, two competitors head back to their home for… Nov 25, 2020 42m
3. 3 The Legendary Sword of Saladin Four smiths are in for a twist when they are tasked with forging signature blades from either a large suspension cable or thin piano wire. After two intense rounds that come down… Dec 2, 2020 42m
4. 4 M1905 Springfield Bayonet Four smiths must rely on their math skills to determine the amount of steel needed to make their signature blades. After a couple calculating rounds, two smiths return home to bu… Dec 9, 2020 42m
5. 5 The Giant Sword of William Wallace Four bladesmiths are faced with a gigantic challenge, scaling down a nine foot long dagger to exactly a fifth of its size. After a couple of intense rounds of putting their skill… Dec 16, 2020 42m
6. 6 Forged in Fire Christmas The stockings are hung and the forges are aglow in a special Christmas competition where four smiths must work their way to the judges nice list by salvaging steel from Santa's sl… Dec 23, 2020 42m
7. 7 Judges' Home Forge Battle For the first time, Judges Ben Abbott, J. Neilson and David Baker are thrown into the fire for a grueling home forge battle against each other. Given two weeks, each judge will co… Dec 30, 2020 42m
8. 8 The Massive Maguro Bocho Four bladesmiths get cooking when they are tasked with forging a cleaver using only the steel from meat hooks. After two rounds of slicing and dicing, two smiths head back to thei… Jan 6, 2021 42m
9. 9 Teeth of the Tegha Four bladesmiths get revved up when they are tasked with forging signature blades from a burnt up car. With no usable leaf spring, the smiths race to salvage the best steel to mak… Jan 13, 2021 42m
10. 10 Headhunters Revenge Four smiths get to choose their forging method and materials. But there's a catch. Each technique comes with its own clock for the round. Will the smiths opt for the most difficul… Feb 17, 2021 42m
11. 11 Russian Special Forces Spetsnaz Four bladesmiths are in for a hands-on challenge when they are tasked with forging pry bar knives. Given a variety of tools to make their blades, will the smiths be able to figure… Feb 24, 2021 42m
12. 12 Machete of the Amazons For the first time the judges flip the script, giving the competitors the opportunity to choose their own challenge. However, the bladesmiths must work together to agree on the pa… Mar 3, 2021 42m
13. 13 San Mai Mystery Four smiths are blindsided when they must choose from a selection of mystery steel to create san mai blades. However, that isn't the only unknown. The clock will be off, leaving… Mar 10, 2021 42m
14. 14 Second Chance Tournament: Part 1 For the first time, eight former competitors will head back into the arena for an epic tournament. However, before making it to the main event they will have to go head to head a… Mar 24, 2021 42m
15. 15 Second Chance Tournament: Part 2 The Second Chance Tournament continues with two final duels. Up first, two runner-ups compete to prove they have what it takes to be in the number one spot. Then, two smiths who… Mar 31, 2021 42m
16. 16 Second Chance Tournament: Finals After winning their duels, the Second Chance Tournament concludes with four remaining smiths in an epic final battle. After a couple of grueling rounds, two survive and head back… Apr 7, 2021 42m
17. 17 Memory Game Four smiths put their memory to the test when they are tasked with recreating an insanely complicated blade after looking at it for only 20 seconds. After an intense round of tes… Apr 14, 2021 42m
18. 18 WWE Edition On this very special WWE edition of Forged in Fire, four smiths will go head-to-head in the ultimate forging battle. After an all out smackdown, the two surviving smiths will hea… Apr 21, 2021 42m
19. 19 Arctic Forge Four smiths must brave the frigid cold as they enter the Arctic Forge, where they will have to recreate the trusty Inuit tool, the Ulu, from steel harvested from a giant block of … Apr 28, 2021 42m
20. 20 Civil War Battle In this special Civil War themed competition, four smiths must turn either a massive cannonball or small grapeshots into the battle-tested Arkansas Toothpick knife. After staring… May 5, 2021 42m
21. 21 Casino Challenge The stakes are high when the forge floor is transformed into the Forged in Fire Casino. Four smiths must leave it all up to chance and allow the Wheel of Forging to determine the… May 12, 2021 42m
22. 22 Deadly Duo Four smiths face double the trouble during this Forged in Fire challenge when they have to make a single blade using two different techniques--san mai and layered damascus. After… May 19, 2021 42m
23. 23 Fire and Water 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. Afte… May 26, 2021 42m
24. 24 Sledgehammer Showdown It's hammer time in the forge when four smiths have to make knives out of 10 lb sledgehammers. After the blades are smashed and bashed during a brutal round of testing, the two s… Jun 9, 2021 42m
25. 25 Medieval Mystery Sword In this mysterious competition, four smiths won't know what material they're working with until they open up a crate and discover one of any number of salvaged metals inside. Aft… Jun 16, 2021 42m
26. 26 Pick Your Poison In this competition, four smiths must make a difficult decision at the start, that could help them later. Because the more difficult round one challenge they choose, the easier th… Jun 23, 2021 42m
27. 27 Forge of Fear It's a night of unhinged terror as four unwitting bladesmiths find themselves ensnared in a competition straight out of the scariest horror movie you can imagine. First, they'll c… Jun 30, 2021 42m
28. 28 The Terrifying Tuareg Takoba Four smiths turn a pile of rusty old nails into a pristine knife. After their weapons are hammered in testing, the two surviving competitors return home to recreate the terrifying… Jul 7, 2021 42m
29. 29 Barrel Full of Mystery In this challenge, four bladesmiths are faced with a tough decision. They get to pick their mild steel out of the barrel to make a san mai blade, but the easier the mild steel the… Jul 14, 2021 42m
30. 30 Armed Forces Tournament Part 1 Eight armed forces members redeploy to the forge for a three-part tournament where they will go head-to-head against one other smith in an intense five-hour battle. Up first, the … Jul 21, 2021 42m
31. 31 Armed Forces Tournament Part 2 In the second part of the Armed Forces Tournament, four U.S. service members redeploy to the forge floor to go head to head in one five-hour battle. Up first it's the Champions Du… Jul 28, 2021 42m
32. 32 Armed Forces Tournament Finale On the finale of the Armed Forces Tournament, the four surviving smiths will face off to determine who wins it all. In the first rounds, they're challenged to make military-style … Aug 4, 2021 42m
33. 33 Judges Takeover: Doug Marcaida Four smiths recreate a weapon from the mind of judge Doug Marcaida; the remaining two must recreate the Supersized Kortada. Dec 8, 2021 42m
34. 34 Young Guns Challenge Four of the youngest champions return to turn trampolines and skateboards into knives; the remaining two must recreate the legendary German Longsword. Dec 8, 2021 42m
35. 35 Judges Takeover: Ben Abbott Four smiths must recreate the billhook knife; the remaining two must recreate the Sutton Hoo Sword. Dec 15, 2021 42m
36. 36 The Dark Side Four smiths make a knife out of a guillotine; the remaining two must fashion an Executioner's Sword to win $10,000 and the title of champion. Dec 15, 2021 42m
37. 37 Judges Takeover: J Neilson Four smiths must create blades from the mind of J. Neilson; the remaining two must recreate the Maguindanao Kris. Dec 22, 2021 42m
38. 38 Damascus 500 Smiths hit the fast track in a race to make a Damascus blade with the highest layer count. Dec 29, 2021 42m
39. 39 Judges Takeover: Dave Baker Dec 29, 2021 42m
40. 40 The Firangi Sword The smiths have five hours to create any blade they want; the winner moves straight to the final challenge. Dec 29, 2021 42m
41. 41 Fan's Choice Forged in Fire marks its 200th competition; celebrating this milestone by turning complete control over to the fans, who vote on all the challenges, weapons and tests. Jan 5, 2022 42m
42. 42 Beat the Unbeaten: Round One In the first part of a five-episode challenge, three smiths go head-to-head-to-head in a single 5-hour round; their blades will then be put through an intense round of testing whe… Jan 12, 2022 42m
43. 43 Beat the Unbeaten: Scrap Steel Challenge Jan 12, 2022 42m
44. 44 Beat the Unbeaten: Broken Blade Revenge Competitor-turned-judge Ben Abbott remains undefeated in the forge; three smiths who suffered broken blades hope to rewrite history in a 5-hour round; their blades will be tested,… Jan 19, 2022 42m
45. 45 Beat the Unbeaten: Back for Revenge Competitor turned Judge Ben Abbott remains undefeated in the forge, but soon that could all change; two of the smiths who faced Ben in his very first competition are back to seek … Jan 26, 2022 42m
46. 46 Beat the Unbeaten: The Final Showdown Competitor-turned-judge Ben Abbott still remains undefeated in the forge with a record of 8-0, but two smiths handpicked by Doug and Dave want to change that; after a tough five-h… Feb 2, 2022 42m

Season 9 2022 · 26 eps

1. 1 Crushed Car Challenge Four smiths have to create a knife from the most mangled mess of a vehicle ever seen on the forge floor; the two surviving smiths return to their home forges to re-create a matche… Mar 30, 2022 42m
2. 2 Blackout Four smiths must forge signature blades from W-1 steel without the aid of any electricity (i.e., in candlelight during a "blackout"). The two finalists return to their home forges… Apr 6, 2022 42m
3. 3 The Ninja's Sword Four smiths forge their own version of a ninja blade, with the smith with the lightest blade winning an extra 20 minutes in round two. Apr 13, 2022 42m
4. 4 Sheet Metal Challenge Four bladesmiths must forge a knife out of thin sheet metal; two smiths move on to re-create a serrated Indian sabre. Apr 20, 2022 42m
5. 5 Blades Gone Wild The bladesmiths must forge a sawback machete out of steel tent stakes; two smiths return to create the Parang Nabur, a deadly Malaysian backcountry tool and weapon. Apr 27, 2022 42m
6. 6 Double Trouble Blades Four bladesmiths face double the trouble when they are tasked with forging not one, but two canister Damascus knives; after a brutal round of testing, only two smiths move forward… May 4, 2022 42m
7. 7 The Knife Fight The first-ever knife fight; competitors bring their best blade; after two rounds, only one will survive the knife fight and walk away with $10,000. May 25, 2022 42m
8. 8 The Gaucho's Revenge Four smiths re-create the iconic Gaucho knife; the two smiths whose weapons pass the test must then forge the ornate Argentinian saber; after another brutal round, only one smith … Jun 1, 2022 42m
9. 9 Sergeant Hayden's Sword Four smiths are given a small sliver of high carbon steel and a whole lot of mild steel to forge a knife; the two surviving smiths whose knives make the grade then re-create a swo… Jun 8, 2022 42m
10. 10 Revolutionary War Forge Four bladesmiths go back in time to the Revolutionary War to forge a Rifleman's Knife. Jun 15, 2022 42m
11. 11 Flip the Forge The judges flip the script once again, letting the bladesmiths choose their challenge; after an intense bout of testing, the judges take back control; they challenge the two survi… Jun 22, 2022 42m
12. 12 Out to Sea Three bladesmiths head to Mystic Seaport for a nautical-themed competition; after a grueling round of coal forging, two smiths travel back to their home forges to re-create the fl… Jun 29, 2022 42m
13. 13 Gladiators of the Forge: Let the Battles Begin The forge is transformed into a Gladiator's arena. In the opening battle, two smiths must forge a fierce Roman Era Falx. Jul 6, 2022 42m
14. 14 Gladiators of the Forge: The Battles Continue The defending smithing champion seeks to retain his title by building a Gladiator favorite: the Kopis. Jul 13, 2022 42m
15. 15 Gladiators of the Forge: Viking vs Gladiator The reigning champion of the forge sets their sights on a new challenger and a new weapon: the deadly Sica, a gladiator favorite. Jul 20, 2022 42m
16. 16 Gladiators of the Forge: A Champion's Quest Back at the "Forged in Fire" gladiator arena, two more sudden death battles are held; the defending champion has four wins under his belt, but faces his toughest challenge yet for… Jul 27, 2022 42m
17. 17 Gladiators of the Forge: The Final Battles 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 … Aug 3, 2022 42m
18. 18 The Notorious Naga Four smiths need to either go mai or go home when they're challenged to make a five-layer knife; after their blades are put through a grueling round of testing, the two remaining … Aug 10, 2022 42m
19. 19 The Fastest Blade in the West In one of the most unique first rounds in Forged in Fire history, four bladesmiths must giddy-up to finish their blade first and become the fastest blade in the West. After a wild… Aug 17, 2022 42m
20. 20 Best in Damascus Four bladesmiths put it all on the line when they are challenged with creating their most dazzling Damascus knife; the smith who impresses the judges the most will bypass a brutal… Aug 24, 2022 42m
21. 21 Friend or Foe Two friends and two brothers enter the forge as teams to compete in an epic showdown; after working as teams to re-create a Scottish Broadsword, members of the victorious team wil… Aug 31, 2022 42m
22. 22 Supersized: Sword In the first of a four episode event we're calling SUPERSIZED, four smiths must salvage steel from a massive railroad track to make their signature big blades. Then, two smiths he… Oct 5, 2022 42m
23. 23 Supersized: Elephant Sword Four smiths must salvage steel from a couple of 250-pound coil springs to make massive San Mai blades; two smiths head back to their home forges to create a pair of enormous Eleph… Oct 12, 2022 42m
24. 24 Supersized: 5 Ton Challenge Four smiths face an enormous challenge when they must salvage steel from five tons of junk; two smiths head to their home forges to build the longest weapon in the show's history,… Oct 19, 2022 42m
25. 25 Forged in Fire: Marvel's Midnight Suns The bladesmiths assemble as Marvel takes over the competition; tasked with forging iconic weapons from Marvel's video game, "Midnight Suns," the smiths must defeat the evil clock … Oct 26, 2022 42m
26. 26 Supersized: Hog Wild Four smiths face a colossal challenge when they must forge giant hog splitters from 12 pounds of steel. Nov 2, 2022 42m

Season 10 2023 · 28 eps

1. 1 On the Road: Texas Showdown Heading to Texarkana, Texas, to the Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing, the oldest bladesmithing school in the country, where three of their top smiths will be put through the ult… Oct 4, 2023 42m
2. 2 On the Road: Montana Face-Off Heading to Bigfork, Mont., to the New Agrarian School where three of their top smiths will be tested like never before; after two grueling challenges only one will go on to repres… Oct 4, 2023 42m
3. 3 On the Road: Appalachian Showdown In the heart of North Carolina's Appalachian Mountains is the world-renowned Clay Spencer Blacksmith shop, where three of the forge's best smiths will be tested; the winner will h… Oct 11, 2023 42m
4. 4 On the Road: Kalamazoo Combat Heading to Kalamazoo, Mich., to Combat Ready Art, where three of their top smiths will be tested like never before; after two brutal challenges, only one will go on to represent C… Oct 18, 2023 42m
5. 5 On the Road: American Champion At the home forge, four of the nation's top smiths will go head-to-head in one final battle; after three grueling challenges, only one smith will come out on top, winning $20,000 … Oct 25, 2023 42m
6. 6 The Frankenstein Challenge Four smiths must "Frankenstein" together discarded pieces of scrap steel to make their blades; after a horrifying round of testing, the remaining two smiths retreat to their home … Nov 1, 2023 42m
7. 7 Chef's Special Four smiths get cooking when they are tasked with forging a chef's knife; only two head back to their home forge to build a brutal hog splitter. Nov 8, 2023 42m
8. 8 Springtime for Napoleon Four smiths spring into action when they must forge signature blades from the metal found in various household items; after a couple tough rounds, two smiths head to their home fo… Nov 15, 2023 42m
9. 9 Instruments of Death: Masters of the Siege Four teams of expert builders must create siege weapons; from war hammers to battering rams to ballistas, the strongest weapons earn $20,000 and the title of Forged in Fire: Instr… Oct 2, 2024 84m
10. 10 Beat the Unbeaten: Mastering the Mystery Two previous champions go head to head in a 5-hour forging round; they make their own signature San Mai blades for the chance to compete against one of the titans of the forge. Oct 9, 2024 42m
11. 11 Beat the Unbeaten: Conquering the Kachin Dao Previous champions battle for the chance to compete against one of the titans of the forge; but first they must face off in a brutal five-hour challenge, where they have to pick a… Oct 16, 2024 42m
12. 12 Beat the Unbeaten: A Cutlass Above After facing off against a fellow champ, only one smith will remain and be tasked with making a M1917 Naval Cutlass, against either Gladiator of the Forge Jesse Hu, Superchamp Col… Oct 23, 2024 42m
13. 13 Beat the Unbeaten: Off the Hook Two previous champions will face off in a grueling five-hour challenge, making a blade inspired by Hollywood for the chance to duke it out against one of the titans of the forge. Oct 30, 2024 42m
14. 14 Beat the Judges: Test of the Best The top champions step back into the Forged in Fire arena to face their toughest competition yet: one of the expert judges. Tasked with making the grueling Ginunting sword in just… Nov 6, 2024 42m
15. 15 Beat the Judges: Machete Master Some of our top Forged in Fire champions head back to the forge to face their toughest competition yet: one of the judges. Tasked with making an intricate Vaquero Machete, will th… Nov 13, 2024 42m
16. 16 Beat the Judges: Tackling the Tizona Master bladesmiths are challenged to re-create some of history's most iconic edged weapons, then a panel of judges tests the weaponry and decides who is the "Forged in Fire" champ… Nov 20, 2024 42m
17. 17 Beat the Judges: Shamshir Showdown Two former "Forged in Fire" champions duel it out in a five-hour round making a pichangatti to earn the right to go head-to-head with one of our formidable judges. Nov 27, 2024 42m
18. 18 Champion's Cup: Quest for Glory In the first of a three-episode event called the Champion’s Cup, three winning smiths return for a shot at forging their name in Forged in Fire history. Aug 6, 2025 42m
19. 19 Champion's Cup: Survival of the Fittest In the second of a three-episode event called the Champion’s Cup, three smiths return for a chance at becoming a two-time winner and having their name forged in history. Aug 13, 2025 42m
20. 20 Doug Marcaida's Secrets of the Forge Doug Marcaida, Forged in Fire judge and edged weapons specialist, reveals his secrets of the forge in this special inside look. Aug 13, 2025 42m
21. 21 Champion's Cup: Hunt for Victory In the finale of the three-episode Champion’s Cup event, three smiths return for a chance to become a two-time winner and have their name forged in history. Aug 20, 2025 42m
22. 22 Ben Abbott's Secrets of the Forge Ben Abbott, Forged in Fire competitor turned judge, reveals his secrets of the forge in this special inside look. Ben will disclose how he’s been able to stay undefeated and divul… Aug 20, 2025 42m
23. 23 Siberian Forge Four blade smiths turn snowflake canister Damascus into a deadly Yakut knife in freezing temperatures; after brutal testing, two competitors head home to tackle another Siberian s… Aug 27, 2025 42m
24. 24 The Melting Point The competition heats up when four competitors must use a metal never before seen in Forged in Fire history: copper; known for its tight forging window, the smiths must pay attent… Aug 27, 2025 42m
25. 25 Damascus Go Mai Challenge Four smiths must combine two of the most difficult techniques in the forge to make a blade: Damascus and Go Mai; then, after an intense round of testing, two competitors head home… Sep 3, 2025 42m
26. 26 Pimp My Knife Four smiths put their design skills to the test when they are tasked with pimping out a machete; then, the two smiths with the most blinged out blades head back to their home forg… Sep 10, 2025 42m
27. 27 Junkyard Meltdown Four smiths must sift through a pile of junk in order to make a signature damascus blade. After an intense couple of rounds, two smiths head back to their home forge to recreate a… Sep 17, 2025 42m
28. 28 Forged Flashbacks Exploring iconic moments from past themed episodes in the series. Sep 24, 2025 42m

Season 11 2026 · 7 eps

1. 1 Mind Over Metal Three smiths hope to cash in when they are given the opportunity to win money after each challenge; after two tough rounds, all three smiths head back to their home forge to recre… Jul 1, 2026 42m
2. 2 Two-Face Challenge Four bladesmiths must forge a blade with not one, but two Damascus billets. After an intense round, the remaining smiths experience a Forged in Fire first when they are faced with… Jul 8, 2026 41m
3. 3 J. Neilson's Secrets of the Forge J. Neilson, Forged in Fire judge and notorious breaker of blades, reveals his secrets of the forge in this special inside look. For the first time ever, J. will disclose his most … Jul 15, 2026 41m
4. 4 Can With a Plan Four smiths must devise a plan when they are tasked with using three different steels to forge a canister Damascus blade. After a colossal error sends one home and brutal testing … Jul 22, 2026 42m
5. 5 Top Ten Military Blades On this special edition of Forged in Fire, we honor the brave men and women who defend our country by celebrating the many weapons that have shaped our nation’s history. Jul 29, 2026 42m
6. 6 Dave Baker's Secrets of the Forge Forged in Fire judge and historical weapons re-creation specialist, reveals his secrets of the forge in this special inside look. For the first time, Dave will disclose the most c… Aug 5, 2026 42m
7. 7 Beat the Judges: Katana Battle Some of our top Forged in Fire champions head back to the forge to face their toughest competition yet: one of the judges. Aug 12, 2026

Specials 2018 · 15 eps

1. 1 Bladesgiving Special Mar 7, 2018 45m
2. 2 The Rhomphaia The bladesmiths are forced to achieve one of six Damascus patterns for their first round blade, and they must choose wisely. The ladder to victory is full of twists as the smiths … Mar 7, 2018 42m
3. 3 Super Champion Elite Four former winners return to the forge for the biggest twist in the show's history. Mar 12, 2020 42m
4. 4 Bladesgiving Special 2021 Nov 24, 2020 42m
5. 5 Judges' Home Forge Battle For the first time, Judges Ben Abbott, J. Neilson and David Baker are thrown into the fire for a grueling home forge battle against each other. Given two weeks, each judge will co… Dec 30, 2020 42m
6. 6 Championship Long Swords Dave Baker's reveals his favorite long swords that were featured on Forged In Fire: The Scottish Claymore, Zweihänder, Fabyle Flyssa, The Indian Two-Handed Sword, and The Ida. Mar 30, 2022 42m
7. 7 Championship Weapons of China Dave Baker presents five favorite Chinese weapons that have appeared in Forged in Fire championship rounds—butterfly swords (featured in season 3), hook sword (featured in season … Apr 6, 2022 42m
8. 8 Strongest Championship Weapons Dave Baker looks back at some of the most iconic and deadliest weapons that were welded by the strongest warriors in history. Five of them were made by Forged in Fire's bladesmith… Apr 13, 2022 42m
9. 9 Championship Weapons of Africa Dave Baker takes a look at the most fascinating weapons of Africa that were featured on Forged in Fire. The five deadliest African blades made by some of the best smiths are the N… Apr 20, 2022 42m
10. 10 Championship Axes Dave Baker remembers his favorite axes featured on Forged in Fire. The four championship axes are, the Nzappa Zap, the Tabar-Shishpar, the Horseman's Axe, and the Tabar. Apr 27, 2022 42m
11. 11 Championship Daggers and Knives Dave Baker takes a look at his favorite daggers and knives that were featured on Forged in Fire: The Katar, the Haladie, the Navaja, and the Nepalese Kukri. May 4, 2022 42m
12. 12 Championship Curved Blades May 25, 2022 42m
13. 13 Championship Short Swords Jun 1, 2022 42m
14. 14 Championship Throwing Weapons Jun 8, 2022 42m
15. 15 Championship Polearms Judge Dave Baker revisits five of the most intense championship rounds featuring the top polearms to come out of the forge. Jun 15, 2022 42m