Forged in Fire
TVPG
Competition Reality
History
Arts/crafts
World-class bladesmiths re-create historical edged weapons in a cutthroat competition.
Cast & Crew
Grady Powell Host
J. Neilson Judge
Doug Marcaida Judge
David Baker Judge
Ben Abbott Judge
Tim Healy Executive Producer
Jodi Flynn Executive Producer
David George Executive Producer
Shawn Witt Executive Producer
Simon Thomas Executive Producer
Jim Pasquarella Executive Producer
Paul Buccieri Executive Producer
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Friday, December 5
The German Dussage
Season 7 • Episode 24
Smiths make a canister damascus blade; two smiths recreate the deadly German Dussage Sword.
Friday, December 5
The Ikakalaka
Season 7 • Episode 27
Smiths choose a technique between easy and difficult; smiths recreate the Ikakalaka African Sword.
Friday, December 5
Samurai Showdown
Season 7 • Episode 28
Smiths must forge a Japanese tanto dagger; two smiths reproduce the deadly Sodegarami.
Friday, December 5
Baby Boomer vs Gen Z
Season 7 • Episode 29
Smiths head back to their home forges to recreate ancient China's Sword of Goujian.
Friday, December 5
First Responders Edition
Season 7 • Episode 25
Smiths forge tactical knives out of rescue tools; two smiths recreate the Halligan Bar.
Friday, December 12
The Boateng Saber
Season 7 • Episode 35
Smiths must fork over forge funds to use the tools; finalists must re-create the Boateng Saber.
Friday, December 12
Judges' Home Forge Battle
Season 8 •
Judges Ben Abbott, J. Neilson and David Baker are thrown into the fire for a forge battle.
Friday, December 12
Japanese Ono
Season 7 • Episode 33
After two rounds, two smiths return home to re-create the samurai pole axe, the Japanese Ono.
Friday, December 12
Titanium Smackdown
Season 7 • Episode 31
Four smiths forge handles using titanium; two smiths forge the Horseman's Tabar and Hidden Dagger.
Friday, December 12
The Nimcha
Season 7 • Episode 30
Smiths re-create the Nimcha, a sword traditionally made from recycled blades.
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