Introduction
Forged in Fire is an American competition series that airs on the History Channel, and is produced by Outpost Entertainment, a Leftfield Entertainment company.
History ordered an initial eight episodes of the series with the first programme premiering on Monday 22 June 2015, at 10.00 pm (US Eastern Time), and ending on 10 August 2010.
Outline
Each week, four of the best blade smiths in America put both their skills and reputations on the line. The competition is fierce. In the first two rounds, contestants face-off, forging blades they hope can withstand the judges’ grueling tests. Only two smiths will be left standing and continue on to the final round where they will have to put it all on the line and create a historic blade.
Forged in Fire Series
You can find a full index and overview of Forged in Fire here.
- Episode 01: Judges Pick.
- Episode 02: Deer Horn Knives.
- Episode 03: The Katzbalger.
- Episode 04: Makraka.
- Episode 05: Fan’s Choice.
- Episode 06: Akrafena.
- Episode 07: Talwar.
- Episode 08: The Cinquedea.
- Episode 09: The Charay.
- Episode 10: Sword Breaker Redemption.
- Episode 11: Master & Apprentice.
- Episode 12: Ngombe Ngulu.
- Episode 13: The Shamshir.
- Episode 14: The Kachin Dao.
- Episode 15: The Gladiators’ Scissor.
- Episode 16: The Kampilan.
- Episode 17: The Kpinga.
- Episode 18: The Yatagan.
- Episode 19: International Championship.
- Episode 20: Tabar-Shishpar.
- Episode 21: Ultimate Champions Edition.
- Episode 22: Knights Templar.
- Episode 23: Viking Edition.
Production & Filming Details
- Release Date: 11 April 2017 to 31 October 2017.
- Running Time: 42 minutes (per episode).
- Rating: TV-PG.
- Country: US.
- Language: English.
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