Master of Arms
The fates of civilizations were once decided through stone and steel. Empires leaned on the backs of master smiths – the keepers of the lost art who altered history using blades, bows, and barrels. Now, a new competition series brings three of today’s best smiths together in a test of skill to re-imagine those weapons.
- 2018-2018
- 1 season
- Discovery Channel
- Reality
- TV-14
The fates of civilizations were once decided through stone and steel. Empires leaned on the backs of master smiths – the keepers of the lost art who altered history using blades, bows, and barrels. Now, a new competition series brings three of today’s best smiths together in a test of skill to re-imagine those weapons.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2018
Episode 1
Flintlock Axe Pistol
Fri, Nov 2, 2018 42 mins
Flintlock pistol meets battle-axe as expert craftsmen compete to build a hybrid weapon that bloodied 16th-century battlegrounds; tested by a Spec Ops sniper and judged by a panel of experts, only one craftsman will earn $10,000 and the title.
Episode 2
American Long Rifle
Fri, Nov 9, 2018 41 mins
Three expert craftsmen battle to build the weapon that won the Revolution - the American Flintlock Long Rifle. Tested by legendary Special Operations sniper, and judged by a panel of experts, only one walks away with $10,000 and the title, Master of Arms.
Episode 3
Joan of Arc Sword
Fri, Nov 16, 2018 41 mins
It's a Middle Ages showdown, as three expert craftsmen compete to build two legendary weapons shrouded in mystery. Tested by a Special Operations legend, and judged by a panel of experts, only one walks away with $10,000 and the title, Master of Arms.
Episode 4
Episode #1.4
Fri, Nov 23, 2018
Episode 5
Blunderbuss
Fri, Nov 23, 2018 44 mins
Three expert craftsmen tackle two iconic weapons, starting with the gunstock war club. After one is eliminated, the remaining craftsmen work on the deadly blunderbuss.
Episode 6
Flintlock grenade launcher
Fri, Nov 30, 2018 43 mins
Three expert craftsmen compete to build an 18th century flintlock grenade launcher out of wood and metal. Tested by a Spec Ops legend, and judged by a panel of weapons experts, only one craftsman walks away with $10,000 and the title, Master of Arms.
Episode 7
Elgin Postol
Fri, Dec 7, 2018
Episode 8
Blades of WWI
Fri, Dec 14, 2018 43 mins
The craftsmen are asked to build weapons from the modern era this time, a deadly trench knife and then, in the master build challenge, a 1913 cavalry sabre.
