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Forged in Fire Season 3 Episodes
Season 3 Episode Guide
16 Episodes 2016 - 2017
Episode 1
Champion Edition / Scottish Claymore
Tue, Aug 23, 2016 60 mins
Season 3 begins with the return of four champions who are charged with making a high-carbon-steel inlay. Then, two finalists are challenged to forge a Scottish Claymore, which has stumped previous contestants.
Episode 2
Fan Favorites
Tue, Aug 30, 2016 60 mins
Four former contestants return for a second chance, with the two finalists charged with creating a Hook Sword.
Episode 3
Butterfly Swords
Tue, Sep 6, 2016 60 mins
Four contestants forge a signature blade from a pile of tools with the two survivors charged with crafting two Chinese Butterfly Swords to become the champion.
Episode 4
The Falcata
Tue, Sep 13, 2016 60 mins
Blades, as well as the hammer used to craft them, are made out of high carbon steel. Then, the Falcata, a weapon with a unique handle shape, is forged.
Episode 5
Kora Sword
Tue, Sep 20, 2016 60 mins
Blades using steel harvested from power tools are crafted. Then, Kora swords are forged.
Episode 6
Hunga Munga
Tue, Sep 27, 2016 60 mins
Serrated blades made from the tools placed in front of contestants are crafted. Then, a Hunga Munga, a large weapon with four edges, is forged.
Episode 7
The Boar Spear
Tue, Oct 4, 2016 60 mins
A boar spear is crafted.
Episode 8
Xiphos Sword
Tue, Oct 11, 2016 60 mins
Bladesmiths craft the classic Greek Xiphos Sword.
Episode 9
The Pandat
Tue, Oct 18, 2016 60 mins
The Pandat, a Dayak war sword, is forged.
Episode 10
Zulu Iklwa
Tue, Oct 25, 2016 60 mins
The Zulu Iklwa, an African blade, is forged.
Episode 11
The Pata
Tue, Jan 10, 2017 60 mins
Winners from the first three seasons compete, with the final two crafting a double-edged blade called a pata.
Episode 12
The Zweihander
Tue, Jan 17, 2017 60 mins
A German Zweihander is crafted.
Episode 13
Cavalry Saber
Tue, Jan 24, 2017 60 mins
Bladesmiths are challenged forge the barrel of a gun into a knife, with two finalists competing to craft the best cavalry saber.
Episode 14
The Naginata
Tue, Jan 31, 2017 60 mins
Bladesmiths create a Japanese Naginata that is known for its length and use in martial arts.
Episode 15
The Haladie
Tue, Feb 7, 2017 60 mins
Bladesmiths craft the double-edge Haladie, an ancient Indian weapon used to both stab and slice.
Episode 16
Redemption
Tue, Feb 14, 2017 60 mins
In the Season 3 finale, four once-eliminated bladesmiths return for a shot at redemption, after which the competition is cut down and the remaining two forge a Viking sword for the final.