Weapon Masters
Technology and history collide head-on in this action packed series, where we witness first hand the power of pivotal world-changing weapons. But did the ancient craftsman get it right? Could we make a better weapon today with modern materials, science and techniques? Or did ancient craftsmen's seemingly simple solutions make the most sense, withstanding the test of time?
- 2008-2009
- 1 season
- Discovery Channel
- Reality
Technology and history collide head-on in this action packed series, where we witness first hand the power of pivotal world-changing weapons. But did the ancient craftsman get it right? Could we make a better weapon today with modern materials, science and techniques? Or did ancient craftsmen's seemingly simple solutions make the most sense, withstanding the test of time?
Season 1 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 2008 - 2009
Episode 3
Dueling Pistols
Wed, Apr 2, 2008 44 mins
Chad discovers that a number of his ideas for improving the dueling pistol won't work out that well. Apparently the builders of flintlock pistols got a lot of things right. Mike describes how pistols and ammunition improved since the flintlock.
Episode 4
Chariot Bow
Sun, Sep 28, 2008 44 mins
Chad can't commit to the years of training spent by an ancient Roman to master the art of firing arrows from a chariot. So he learns a lesson or two from the steadicam and M1 tank to build a high-tech armed chariot. Meanwhile Mike researches how ancient soldiers evolved mobile archery.
Episode 9
Katana
Tue, Jan 13, 2009 44 mins
Chad travels to Japan to observe the ancient art of katana making. Then he returns to America and works with a modern bladesmith to try to produce his own katana that is as good as those made by the Japanese masters. Meanwhile, Mike recruits a martial arts expert to put Chad's katana to the test.
Episode 10
Blowpipe
Tue, Jan 27, 2009 44 mins
Mike visits the Amazon rain forest to learn how the natives produce highly accurate and lethal blowpipes. Meanwhile Chad uses modern technology and builds a laser-sited, man-portable blowpipe air canon powered by compressed air with interchangeable barrels; telescoping, multi-barrel and armor piercing. Yet Mike is confident enough to challenge Chad to a shoot-off.