Forged in Fire: Beat the Judges
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!
- 2020-2020
- 1 season
- History Channel
- Game Show
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!
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2020
Episode 1
Dual Sword
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.
Episode 2
Short Sword Damascus
41 mins
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?
Episode 3
Medieval Times
41 mins
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.
Episode 4
Smith's Choice
Wed, Jun 24, 2020
Episode 5
The No Can Can
Wed, Jul 1, 2020
Episode 6
Rock Star Smith
41 mins
Which of the three competing blade-smith-champions will face one of the judges for fame and fortune? The winner gets $10K.