1 00:00:05,080 --> 00:00:08,232 [dramatic music] 2 00:00:08,250 --> 00:00:14,404 ♪ ♪ 3 00:00:14,406 --> 00:00:16,849 - My name is cody kruseman, I am 20 years old, 4 00:00:17,000 --> 00:00:18,909 And I've been bladesmithing for four years now. 5 00:00:18,927 --> 00:00:21,353 I got into bladesmithing because, as a kid, 6 00:00:21,505 --> 00:00:23,856 I always loved the action scenes in movies. 7 00:00:24,007 --> 00:00:25,582 Anytime there was a weapon associated, 8 00:00:25,601 --> 00:00:26,750 I always wanted one. 9 00:00:26,769 --> 00:00:27,918 So eventually, I decided, "you know what? 10 00:00:27,936 --> 00:00:30,029 I'm gonna make one." 11 00:00:31,032 --> 00:00:33,365 - My name is caleb peck. I'm 31 years old, 12 00:00:33,442 --> 00:00:36,260 And I'm a production manager for a flour mill. 13 00:00:36,945 --> 00:00:38,779 Walking out to the forge floor, 14 00:00:38,931 --> 00:00:41,431 It's kind of a surreal feeling for me. 15 00:00:41,450 --> 00:00:45,102 I would love to see a piece of my work on that wall someda, 16 00:00:45,120 --> 00:00:47,379 But I just gotta focus on the final prize. 17 00:00:49,383 --> 00:00:51,608 - My name is tony bravo. I'm 46 years old. 18 00:00:51,627 --> 00:00:54,553 I'm a journeyman lineman and a part-time bladesmit. 19 00:00:55,297 --> 00:00:57,872 Back home, I have a lot of people rooting for me. 20 00:00:57,892 --> 00:00:59,207 I've got two daughters. 21 00:00:59,226 --> 00:01:01,376 My youngest is going off to college, 22 00:01:01,395 --> 00:01:04,396 So those $10,000 would definitely come in handy. 23 00:01:06,049 --> 00:01:08,901 - My name is colin roy. I'm 28, 24 00:01:09,052 --> 00:01:11,795 And I'm a full-time metal fabricator and blacksmith. 25 00:01:11,814 --> 00:01:14,389 It started in my parents' one-car garage. 26 00:01:14,408 --> 00:01:15,574 I almost burned it down twice, 27 00:01:15,651 --> 00:01:17,576 But I finally saved up enough money. 28 00:01:17,653 --> 00:01:19,136 I was able to build my own shop, 29 00:01:19,154 --> 00:01:20,746 And that's where I'm working out of today. 30 00:01:22,899 --> 00:01:25,400 - Bladesmiths, welcome to the forge. 31 00:01:25,419 --> 00:01:26,752 The four of you are here 32 00:01:26,903 --> 00:01:28,420 Because you are talented bladesmiths, 33 00:01:28,572 --> 00:01:30,314 But what we wanna find out 34 00:01:30,332 --> 00:01:32,925 Is which one of you will rise above your peers 35 00:01:33,076 --> 00:01:35,152 And earn the title of "forged in fire" champion 36 00:01:35,170 --> 00:01:37,170 And a solid check for $10,000. 37 00:01:37,323 --> 00:01:38,597 ♪ ♪ 38 00:01:38,748 --> 00:01:40,340 We've got three rounds of bladesmithing competition 39 00:01:40,492 --> 00:01:42,083 Set up for you. At the end of each one, 40 00:01:42,103 --> 00:01:44,845 You're gonna present your work to our panel of expert judges, 41 00:01:44,997 --> 00:01:47,681 Abs master smith j. Neilson, 42 00:01:47,833 --> 00:01:51,001 Historic weapons re-creation specialist dave baker, 43 00:01:51,019 --> 00:01:53,362 And edged weapon specialist doug marcaida. 44 00:01:55,190 --> 00:01:56,764 Today in the forge, 45 00:01:56,784 --> 00:01:58,450 We're excited to bring back a competition 46 00:01:58,602 --> 00:02:01,436 That is gonna test your ability to make good decisions now 47 00:02:01,455 --> 00:02:02,621 That will, hopefully, help you out 48 00:02:02,772 --> 00:02:04,348 Down the road later. 49 00:02:04,366 --> 00:02:07,517 This is a challenge we are calling now or later. 50 00:02:07,536 --> 00:02:09,294 ♪ ♪ 51 00:02:09,446 --> 00:02:13,023 So on this table, we have four tiers of challenges. 52 00:02:13,025 --> 00:02:14,541 If you choose an easier round one, 53 00:02:14,693 --> 00:02:17,027 That comes with the hardest round two and vice versa. 54 00:02:17,045 --> 00:02:19,529 If you choose the harder round one, 55 00:02:19,548 --> 00:02:22,366 You will have the easiest round two. 56 00:02:22,384 --> 00:02:25,552 - I see that table, and I'm thinking "oh, crap." 57 00:02:25,704 --> 00:02:27,554 There's so many options. 58 00:02:27,706 --> 00:02:29,539 I just start getting a pit in my stomach. 59 00:02:29,558 --> 00:02:31,316 - So let's talk about your choices. 60 00:02:31,468 --> 00:02:33,801 If, in round one, you wanna go with the easiest challenge, 61 00:02:33,821 --> 00:02:36,155 You can do 100+layer damascus, 62 00:02:36,306 --> 00:02:39,658 But that comes with a keyhole guard and handle. 63 00:02:41,144 --> 00:02:42,644 Your next option, if you wanna go a little bit harder, 64 00:02:42,663 --> 00:02:45,389 You can do the fishhook canister damascus, 65 00:02:45,391 --> 00:02:48,500 But you are gonna cast your pommel and your guard. 66 00:02:49,745 --> 00:02:51,561 Now, stepping it up, you can go with the cube 67 00:02:51,580 --> 00:02:53,988 And stack damascus, and all you'll have to do 68 00:02:54,008 --> 00:02:56,824 Is a two-tone handle and mosaic pins. 69 00:02:56,844 --> 00:02:59,403 And finally, the hardest round one challenge 70 00:02:59,421 --> 00:03:01,663 Is the turkish twist damascus, 71 00:03:01,682 --> 00:03:04,666 But all you have to do is add a g10 handle. 72 00:03:05,427 --> 00:03:07,019 Regardless of what you guys choose, 73 00:03:07,095 --> 00:03:08,745 I want you to make signature blades 74 00:03:08,764 --> 00:03:10,580 Between 13 and 15 inches. 75 00:03:10,599 --> 00:03:12,416 Caleb, you're up first. Are you ready? 76 00:03:12,434 --> 00:03:13,583 - Yes, sir. 77 00:03:13,585 --> 00:03:14,918 - Come on up and pick your poison. 78 00:03:14,937 --> 00:03:16,344 - I'm trying to weigh up my options. 79 00:03:16,363 --> 00:03:19,013 Looking at the fishhook canister 80 00:03:19,033 --> 00:03:21,091 And the 100-layer damascus. 81 00:03:21,109 --> 00:03:24,110 I think I'm gonna go with the fishhook canister. 82 00:03:24,263 --> 00:03:25,704 - Fishhook canister damascus, all right. 83 00:03:25,781 --> 00:03:28,098 - Canister is kind of daunting at first, 84 00:03:28,116 --> 00:03:29,783 But it's a lot easier than you'd think 85 00:03:29,935 --> 00:03:32,786 Because you don't have to worry about cutting and stacking. 86 00:03:32,938 --> 00:03:33,712 ♪ ♪ 87 00:03:33,863 --> 00:03:35,047 - Colin, you're up. 88 00:03:35,123 --> 00:03:36,864 - I take longer to do fit and finish 89 00:03:36,884 --> 00:03:38,884 Than I do to forge a blade. 90 00:03:39,035 --> 00:03:41,445 I've got to pick whatever is gonna be fastest in round two, 91 00:03:41,463 --> 00:03:43,630 Even if it means I have to hustle more in round one. 92 00:03:43,782 --> 00:03:47,226 - Going with the turkish twist, I love it. 93 00:03:47,636 --> 00:03:49,786 All right, tony, you're up. 94 00:03:49,805 --> 00:03:51,972 - The crucible just scares me. 95 00:03:52,124 --> 00:03:54,124 Obviously, the g10 is gonna be easy. 96 00:03:54,142 --> 00:03:56,142 But your first challenge is the most difficult. 97 00:03:56,295 --> 00:03:58,553 So I'm thinking I can kind of meet in the middle. 98 00:03:58,572 --> 00:04:01,723 - All right, cube and stack damascus. 99 00:04:01,742 --> 00:04:03,300 Cody, you're up last. 100 00:04:03,318 --> 00:04:04,409 - If I choose something extremely hard 101 00:04:04,561 --> 00:04:05,744 For the first round, 102 00:04:05,895 --> 00:04:07,804 Then I might not make it to round two. 103 00:04:07,823 --> 00:04:09,473 That's all I'm thinking about at this moment. 104 00:04:09,491 --> 00:04:12,809 - All right, so you went with the 100+ layer damascu. 105 00:04:12,828 --> 00:04:14,753 ♪ ♪ 106 00:04:14,904 --> 00:04:16,646 Now, bladesmiths, in round two of this competition, 107 00:04:16,648 --> 00:04:17,923 You'll add handles to your blades, 108 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:19,591 Turning them into fully functioning weapons, 109 00:04:19,668 --> 00:04:21,743 At which point the judges will check for strength 110 00:04:21,762 --> 00:04:24,245 And durability in a coconut chop 111 00:04:24,265 --> 00:04:25,764 And then check your edge retention 112 00:04:25,915 --> 00:04:27,557 In a water bottle slice. 113 00:04:28,918 --> 00:04:31,177 Good luck. Your time starts now. 114 00:04:31,330 --> 00:04:33,438 ♪ ♪ 115 00:04:33,590 --> 00:04:35,923 Now everyone is moving with a purpose. 116 00:04:35,943 --> 00:04:37,776 - They all got a lot to do in three hours. 117 00:04:37,927 --> 00:04:40,670 - All right, so same. 118 00:04:40,689 --> 00:04:42,339 I'm doing the 100-layer damascus. 119 00:04:42,357 --> 00:04:44,841 I'm gonna do an initial forge weld of eight layers, 120 00:04:44,860 --> 00:04:48,345 Chop those layers up into seven different pieces, 121 00:04:48,363 --> 00:04:50,363 Re-forge-weld it again, then cut it in half, 122 00:04:50,516 --> 00:04:52,198 And that will give me over 100 layers. 123 00:04:52,351 --> 00:04:53,959 Normally, I'd have to use a calculator 124 00:04:54,036 --> 00:04:55,294 'cause I would not be able to figure it out. 125 00:04:55,370 --> 00:04:58,297 I failed math in high school. Look at me now. 126 00:04:58,448 --> 00:05:00,023 The first thing I'm gonna do in this round 127 00:05:00,042 --> 00:05:01,024 Is clean my steel. 128 00:05:01,026 --> 00:05:02,116 If you don't have clean steel, 129 00:05:02,136 --> 00:05:03,693 Your welds are not gonna set. 130 00:05:03,712 --> 00:05:04,970 - They all have different processes, 131 00:05:05,047 --> 00:05:07,213 But the beginning part is all the same. 132 00:05:07,366 --> 00:05:09,199 It's all forge welding. 133 00:05:09,217 --> 00:05:10,458 - I'm very familiar with stack damascus. 134 00:05:10,477 --> 00:05:11,868 I do it all the time. 135 00:05:11,887 --> 00:05:14,554 But if anything goes wrong, then I'm screwed. 136 00:05:14,706 --> 00:05:16,481 ♪ ♪ 137 00:05:16,558 --> 00:05:19,818 - I'm pretty confident with canister damascus. 138 00:05:19,969 --> 00:05:22,136 It all comes down to the prep work. 139 00:05:22,731 --> 00:05:24,305 I'm filling my can with fishhooks 140 00:05:24,325 --> 00:05:26,066 And 1095 powder. 141 00:05:26,218 --> 00:05:27,884 The thing with canister: 142 00:05:27,903 --> 00:05:30,053 There's always a chance of dead spots. 143 00:05:30,072 --> 00:05:32,055 So I'm taking my time packing that can, 144 00:05:32,074 --> 00:05:34,558 Making sure there's no air in there at all. 145 00:05:34,576 --> 00:05:37,243 Air pockets could cause delams or inclusions 146 00:05:37,396 --> 00:05:39,412 And then a failure during the testing. 147 00:05:39,565 --> 00:05:42,399 Everything looks flush. Give it a few extra taps. 148 00:05:42,417 --> 00:05:44,343 I'm ready to put a cap on it, weld it, 149 00:05:44,494 --> 00:05:45,735 And put it in the forge. 150 00:05:45,754 --> 00:05:47,846 Now it's just to wait and bake. 151 00:05:48,590 --> 00:05:49,906 - Welding! 152 00:05:49,925 --> 00:05:52,166 - The most interesting thing to watch right here 153 00:05:52,186 --> 00:05:54,578 Is that turkish damascus. 154 00:05:54,596 --> 00:05:56,855 - Yeah, what is it? I've never seen that before. 155 00:05:57,006 --> 00:05:59,507 - It's a variation of a twist pattern. 156 00:05:59,526 --> 00:06:03,528 You do a minimum of five bar, twisting them alternately, 157 00:06:03,605 --> 00:06:06,013 Forge welding that into one piece. 158 00:06:06,033 --> 00:06:07,924 - I've only got three hours, 159 00:06:07,926 --> 00:06:10,427 So I'm working two billets at once so I can get double 160 00:06:10,445 --> 00:06:11,945 The amount of work done in the same amount of time, 161 00:06:12,097 --> 00:06:13,279 Because while I'm working on one, 162 00:06:13,432 --> 00:06:14,856 The other one's heating up. 163 00:06:14,875 --> 00:06:17,100 My steel is getting up to a bright yellow, 164 00:06:17,119 --> 00:06:19,269 So I know that it's time for me to set those welds. 165 00:06:19,287 --> 00:06:20,379 ♪ ♪ 166 00:06:20,530 --> 00:06:22,047 Working with two billets is tough. 167 00:06:22,198 --> 00:06:24,441 If I don't get both of them right on the first try, 168 00:06:24,459 --> 00:06:25,717 It's over. 169 00:06:25,869 --> 00:06:28,202 Billets are looking good, but I can't waste time. 170 00:06:28,222 --> 00:06:30,280 I just have to keep moving. 171 00:06:30,298 --> 00:06:31,723 ♪ ♪ 172 00:06:31,875 --> 00:06:34,041 - What is the process for the cube and stack? 173 00:06:34,061 --> 00:06:35,619 - It's just like doing any other canister. 174 00:06:35,637 --> 00:06:36,728 It's just smaller. 175 00:06:36,880 --> 00:06:38,288 If I was doing the cube and stack, 176 00:06:38,306 --> 00:06:40,123 I'd forge weld the two cubes, 177 00:06:40,142 --> 00:06:42,292 Slice the side off each of them, 178 00:06:42,310 --> 00:06:43,793 Put those together, forge weld, 179 00:06:43,812 --> 00:06:44,961 And just run with it. 180 00:06:44,980 --> 00:06:47,130 - I do plan to peel the can off 181 00:06:47,132 --> 00:06:50,057 So I can really reveal my pattern. 182 00:06:50,077 --> 00:06:51,468 Put the wite-out in the can, 183 00:06:51,486 --> 00:06:52,911 I'm not gonna lay it on too thick. 184 00:06:53,062 --> 00:06:54,304 It'll take forever to dry. 185 00:06:54,322 --> 00:06:56,731 - I'd leave the can on and not use the wite-out. 186 00:06:56,750 --> 00:06:58,250 It's just more sacrificial material 187 00:06:58,401 --> 00:06:59,826 You can take off later if you need to. 188 00:06:59,978 --> 00:07:01,811 I'm gonna go ahead and set it on the side of the forge 189 00:07:01,830 --> 00:07:03,755 Where it gets a little bit of heat. 190 00:07:03,907 --> 00:07:06,650 Once it's dry, I can get the springs in it, 191 00:07:06,668 --> 00:07:08,075 Pour in my powder, 192 00:07:08,095 --> 00:07:09,219 Close it up, and weld. 193 00:07:11,006 --> 00:07:13,490 - Setting these first welds is a big deal. 194 00:07:13,508 --> 00:07:15,825 If that doesn't stick, then I'm done. 195 00:07:15,844 --> 00:07:18,920 - All right, cody on his first pass on the press. 196 00:07:18,939 --> 00:07:21,164 - Oh, way aggressive. 197 00:07:21,183 --> 00:07:23,758 - Yeah, I'd be setting my welds gently first 198 00:07:23,777 --> 00:07:26,260 Before I start putting that much pressure on billet. 199 00:07:26,280 --> 00:07:27,929 - I get my welds all set, and so far, 200 00:07:27,948 --> 00:07:29,597 I'm feeling great about this billet. 201 00:07:29,616 --> 00:07:31,841 Now I'm gonna have to cut and restack this thing 202 00:07:31,860 --> 00:07:34,286 To get up to a hundred layers. Perfect. 203 00:07:34,437 --> 00:07:36,103 I just wanna make sure that I don't get sent home 204 00:07:36,123 --> 00:07:38,123 Because of parameters. 205 00:07:39,017 --> 00:07:41,108 - Bladesmiths, we are one hour down, 206 00:07:41,128 --> 00:07:42,944 Two hours to go. 207 00:07:42,963 --> 00:07:44,354 - I'm getting ready to take my billet, 208 00:07:44,372 --> 00:07:46,523 Go over to the forge press. 209 00:07:46,541 --> 00:07:49,116 If I don't get these forge well set, 210 00:07:49,136 --> 00:07:50,543 Then I'm probably gonna have to start over. 211 00:07:50,696 --> 00:07:52,028 ♪ ♪ 212 00:07:52,047 --> 00:07:53,638 Everything feels pretty solid. 213 00:07:53,790 --> 00:07:55,957 Now I'm gonna start drawing out that bar. 214 00:07:55,976 --> 00:07:57,476 So far, so good. 215 00:07:57,627 --> 00:08:01,221 - I got my can forge welded. I went to the power hammer, 216 00:08:01,373 --> 00:08:04,207 And I could feel that my billet is solid. 217 00:08:04,226 --> 00:08:06,893 And I think it's time to peel the cans off. 218 00:08:07,045 --> 00:08:08,545 ♪ ♪ 219 00:08:08,547 --> 00:08:11,156 - Removing the cans is always fun. 220 00:08:11,307 --> 00:08:14,659 - The first can comes off, so I'm feeling great. 221 00:08:16,163 --> 00:08:17,721 I'm having a little more trouble 222 00:08:17,739 --> 00:08:19,956 With the second can, and the time is going. 223 00:08:20,650 --> 00:08:21,725 - Son of a bitch. 224 00:08:21,743 --> 00:08:23,317 - Get it, tony. 225 00:08:23,337 --> 00:08:25,504 - Tony is trying to knock his can out of the canister. 226 00:08:25,580 --> 00:08:27,339 - I don't know why it's not coming off. 227 00:08:29,158 --> 00:08:32,919 I'm hitting it with all I got. I am giving her hell. 228 00:08:33,071 --> 00:08:38,099 ♪ ♪ 229 00:08:39,261 --> 00:08:41,168 I get the can off. 230 00:08:41,188 --> 00:08:43,429 Now I'm feeling awesome. 231 00:08:43,582 --> 00:08:46,191 ♪ ♪ 232 00:08:46,268 --> 00:08:48,084 - What really sets the turkish twist out 233 00:08:48,103 --> 00:08:50,086 From other twists of damascus is that they alternate, 234 00:08:50,105 --> 00:08:51,696 So I need to make sure 235 00:08:51,848 --> 00:08:54,366 That I twist my two billets in different directions. 236 00:08:55,518 --> 00:08:56,426 - Colin got a lot of twists in there. 237 00:08:56,444 --> 00:08:57,443 That's pretty good. 238 00:08:57,596 --> 00:09:00,038 - Now I hope he's keeping track. 239 00:09:00,189 --> 00:09:04,042 If you get the same amount of rotation on each bar, 240 00:09:04,119 --> 00:09:05,377 The stars line up better. 241 00:09:05,528 --> 00:09:06,936 - And I measure my shortest bar, 242 00:09:06,955 --> 00:09:08,880 And I know that's gonna be what I cut in half 243 00:09:09,032 --> 00:09:10,106 For my alternating twists. 244 00:09:10,125 --> 00:09:11,383 All right. 245 00:09:11,534 --> 00:09:13,718 I've got three billets on the anvil. 246 00:09:13,870 --> 00:09:15,202 Once I trim them and then cut them in half, 247 00:09:15,222 --> 00:09:16,446 I'll have six billets. 248 00:09:16,464 --> 00:09:18,039 The rules only call for five, 249 00:09:18,058 --> 00:09:19,783 So I'm going with five billets. 250 00:09:19,801 --> 00:09:21,117 I don't want to screw up. 251 00:09:21,119 --> 00:09:22,802 Which billets go which direction? 252 00:09:22,954 --> 00:09:23,970 So I take my soapstone, 253 00:09:24,122 --> 00:09:25,880 And I mark the direction on them. 254 00:09:25,899 --> 00:09:27,624 I need to make sure that that pattern 255 00:09:27,642 --> 00:09:28,900 Is alternating correctly, 256 00:09:29,052 --> 00:09:30,460 'cause if one of those is in the wrong spot, 257 00:09:30,478 --> 00:09:31,903 I'm going home. 258 00:09:32,055 --> 00:09:33,980 All right, where are my soapstone marks? 259 00:09:34,132 --> 00:09:36,800 - I start getting my blade form to shape, 260 00:09:36,802 --> 00:09:38,985 Just a real basic camp knife. 261 00:09:39,137 --> 00:09:41,580 You need something that has a good spine 262 00:09:41,656 --> 00:09:44,808 That can withstand coconuts and a good edge 263 00:09:44,826 --> 00:09:47,977 That can still stay sharp to cut the water bottles. 264 00:09:47,996 --> 00:09:50,330 I got a good-looking blade, good-looking shape. 265 00:09:50,482 --> 00:09:52,148 I think with my profile, 266 00:09:52,167 --> 00:09:53,741 It'll hold up during testing. 267 00:09:53,760 --> 00:09:57,654 - Bladesmiths, you have one hour remaining. 268 00:09:57,672 --> 00:09:58,838 ♪ ♪ 269 00:09:58,990 --> 00:10:01,324 - So I've welded my two cubes together. 270 00:10:01,343 --> 00:10:02,675 I go to the press. 271 00:10:02,828 --> 00:10:04,251 I give it a couple of light squeezes 272 00:10:04,271 --> 00:10:06,663 Just to make sure that I get a solid weld. 273 00:10:06,681 --> 00:10:08,331 It's time to go to the power hammer 274 00:10:08,350 --> 00:10:09,849 And start drawing it out. 275 00:10:10,001 --> 00:10:11,592 - I'm really worried about tony. 276 00:10:11,612 --> 00:10:13,336 - He's got a very small billet. 277 00:10:13,355 --> 00:10:15,930 - I don't think that's enough for a 13-to-15-inch blade. 278 00:10:15,949 --> 00:10:17,264 It's gonna be difficult. 279 00:10:17,284 --> 00:10:18,675 - As I'm getting my length, 280 00:10:18,693 --> 00:10:20,267 I realize I may not have enough steel. 281 00:10:20,287 --> 00:10:21,786 I'm going back to the ruler, 282 00:10:21,938 --> 00:10:24,180 And I'm marking where I need that edge to be. 283 00:10:24,199 --> 00:10:26,182 I have to use every millimeter. 284 00:10:26,201 --> 00:10:28,685 One more. I just meet the parameter. 285 00:10:28,703 --> 00:10:30,128 I got the length. 286 00:10:30,279 --> 00:10:32,355 It's starting to feel like, "hey, I'm gonna make this." 287 00:10:32,374 --> 00:10:34,374 But definitely worried 288 00:10:34,526 --> 00:10:36,301 That I'm running a little thin. 289 00:10:36,452 --> 00:10:37,785 So I gotta be careful 290 00:10:37,804 --> 00:10:39,195 Because in the quench, 291 00:10:39,214 --> 00:10:41,364 A thin blade may warp or crack. 292 00:10:41,383 --> 00:10:43,457 ♪ ♪ 293 00:10:43,477 --> 00:10:45,310 - My five billets are tacked together. 294 00:10:45,387 --> 00:10:46,978 Now it is time to forge weld 'em. 295 00:10:47,130 --> 00:10:50,297 I'm juggling back and forth between big blue and the press 296 00:10:50,317 --> 00:10:53,209 To make sure I get my billet nice and flat. 297 00:10:53,228 --> 00:10:55,136 Now that the billet's together, and it's holding. 298 00:10:55,155 --> 00:10:57,714 I wanna start getting the tang worked out, 299 00:10:57,732 --> 00:10:59,899 Forging it down pretty aggressively. 300 00:11:00,051 --> 00:11:01,493 Oh, you bitch. 301 00:11:01,644 --> 00:11:04,070 It splits wide open. 302 00:11:04,222 --> 00:11:05,555 The first thing that comes to my mind is, 303 00:11:05,573 --> 00:11:07,499 "I'm going home." [bleep] 304 00:11:07,650 --> 00:11:09,668 The delamination could be bad because there's 305 00:11:09,819 --> 00:11:12,228 A lot of force on it. It could break. 306 00:11:12,247 --> 00:11:13,396 - Cutting that off. 307 00:11:13,415 --> 00:11:14,914 - I cut the pieces of the billet off. 308 00:11:15,066 --> 00:11:16,566 Hope I got enough steel in there. 309 00:11:16,584 --> 00:11:18,325 It doesn't look like it traveled anywhere. 310 00:11:18,345 --> 00:11:21,070 Just in case, I'm gonna get it back into the forge, 311 00:11:21,089 --> 00:11:23,072 Make sure anything that may not completely set 312 00:11:23,091 --> 00:11:24,090 Will be. 313 00:11:24,242 --> 00:11:25,925 Oh, yes! 314 00:11:26,077 --> 00:11:28,578 - I have my final billet with 112 layers 315 00:11:28,596 --> 00:11:30,413 Stacked, welded, and in the forge, 316 00:11:30,415 --> 00:11:31,915 And now I need to get moving. 317 00:11:31,933 --> 00:11:33,249 - I think cody is the only one 318 00:11:33,268 --> 00:11:35,360 Who's really falling behind. 319 00:11:35,511 --> 00:11:37,529 - At first, it starts to weld fairly decently, 320 00:11:37,680 --> 00:11:40,532 But then just the very edge of it starts to not set. 321 00:11:42,035 --> 00:11:43,368 Oh, crap. 322 00:11:43,519 --> 00:11:44,869 - And his billet 323 00:11:44,946 --> 00:11:46,854 Is splitting straight down the middle. 324 00:11:46,873 --> 00:11:49,933 - This is a very big problem. I should restart the billet, 325 00:11:49,951 --> 00:11:53,119 But I can't because I don't have enough time to do that. 326 00:11:53,271 --> 00:11:55,547 If I can't figure out a way to fix it, 327 00:11:55,698 --> 00:11:56,606 Then I'm done. I'm going home. 328 00:11:56,624 --> 00:12:03,537 [bleep] 329 00:12:03,557 --> 00:12:05,223 - Either peel it up, try to clean it, and flux it, 330 00:12:05,300 --> 00:12:06,950 And reweld it, or just cut that off. 331 00:12:06,952 --> 00:12:09,953 - This is a very big problem. I should restart the billet, 332 00:12:09,971 --> 00:12:11,896 But I don't have enough time to do that. 333 00:12:11,973 --> 00:12:13,214 I need to get up to welding temperature again 334 00:12:13,233 --> 00:12:15,308 And then try and reset those welds. 335 00:12:15,460 --> 00:12:17,627 I am not working for perfection at this point, 336 00:12:17,629 --> 00:12:19,237 So I just have to use what I have. 337 00:12:19,388 --> 00:12:22,532 I think those welds are set. I just wish I had more time. 338 00:12:23,243 --> 00:12:24,909 ♪ ♪ 339 00:12:24,986 --> 00:12:26,970 - Guys, caleb's in the oil. 340 00:12:26,988 --> 00:12:29,155 - He quenched that with the can on. 341 00:12:29,307 --> 00:12:32,492 That kind of works to keep any cracking from happening. 342 00:12:33,253 --> 00:12:35,587 - Coming out of the quench, everything went good. 343 00:12:36,498 --> 00:12:40,425 I got a good-looking blade, but it's pretty freaking thick. 344 00:12:41,503 --> 00:12:43,319 I gotta get this mild steel can off. 345 00:12:43,321 --> 00:12:45,079 I'm looking at the clock. I'm looking at what I have, 346 00:12:45,098 --> 00:12:47,265 Thinking I should've forged t a little thinner, 347 00:12:47,416 --> 00:12:51,418 But I'm just gonna pitch a tent and keep grinding. 348 00:12:51,438 --> 00:12:53,938 ♪ ♪ 349 00:12:54,015 --> 00:12:55,756 - I'm looking at the clock. I realize 350 00:12:55,776 --> 00:12:58,518 That it's time to start getting ready for the quenc. 351 00:12:58,670 --> 00:13:00,094 Being that my blade is thin, 352 00:13:00,113 --> 00:13:03,172 I am worried that I may get a fracture in the blade. 353 00:13:03,191 --> 00:13:08,453 ♪ ♪ 354 00:13:08,530 --> 00:13:10,121 - All right, tony quenched. 355 00:13:10,273 --> 00:13:11,790 In the beginning, it looked like 356 00:13:11,866 --> 00:13:13,440 He didn't have enough steel to make this happen. 357 00:13:13,460 --> 00:13:15,701 He came through. 358 00:13:15,854 --> 00:13:18,037 - It looks straight, but as I'm grinding, 359 00:13:18,189 --> 00:13:19,856 I notice a warp. 360 00:13:19,858 --> 00:13:21,024 Damn it. 361 00:13:21,042 --> 00:13:23,301 Not good. 362 00:13:23,452 --> 00:13:25,303 I'm trying to grind it out, and-- 363 00:13:25,380 --> 00:13:27,213 But I can tell it's still there. 364 00:13:27,365 --> 00:13:28,531 But it's really all I can do 365 00:13:28,550 --> 00:13:30,809 Because I cannot take off any more steel. 366 00:13:30,885 --> 00:13:32,293 - Mother [bleep]. 367 00:13:32,312 --> 00:13:33,978 ♪ ♪ 368 00:13:34,055 --> 00:13:36,815 - The last thing I wanna see when I quench this 369 00:13:36,966 --> 00:13:39,466 Is a crack in the steel. 370 00:13:39,486 --> 00:13:42,395 ♪ ♪ 371 00:13:42,547 --> 00:13:44,397 - It's quite impressive the way colin is working. 372 00:13:44,549 --> 00:13:45,806 - He knows what he's doing. 373 00:13:45,826 --> 00:13:48,159 I'm very excited to see that turkish quench. 374 00:13:48,236 --> 00:13:49,385 ♪ ♪ 375 00:13:49,404 --> 00:13:50,829 - Looks like I'm in good shape. 376 00:13:50,980 --> 00:13:52,071 I know those judges. They wanna see 377 00:13:52,223 --> 00:13:53,056 That damascus pattern, 378 00:13:53,074 --> 00:13:54,223 And so I have to give it 379 00:13:54,225 --> 00:13:55,558 A nice, flat surface 380 00:13:55,577 --> 00:13:57,502 That's gonna accept a really good etch. 381 00:13:57,653 --> 00:14:00,730 Oh, sweet! 382 00:14:00,748 --> 00:14:03,399 - I've got a rough profile. I know I need to go ahead 383 00:14:03,418 --> 00:14:05,251 And start setting up for the quench. 384 00:14:05,403 --> 00:14:07,846 If those welds didn't set, there is a very good chance 385 00:14:07,922 --> 00:14:09,906 That my billet could break in half. 386 00:14:09,924 --> 00:14:11,182 You're the man. 387 00:14:11,259 --> 00:14:12,684 ♪ ♪ 388 00:14:12,760 --> 00:14:15,186 I pull it out of the quench. I think I'm okay. 389 00:14:15,263 --> 00:14:17,747 - All right, all the smiths have now quenched. 390 00:14:17,749 --> 00:14:20,692 - As I'm grinding, I see tiny cracks 391 00:14:20,768 --> 00:14:24,103 Start traveling up my blade to where I can see it move. 392 00:14:24,772 --> 00:14:27,031 After the quench, there were no cracks there, 393 00:14:27,183 --> 00:14:29,016 So I don't know what happened. 394 00:14:29,035 --> 00:14:30,368 There's five minutes left in the round. 395 00:14:30,445 --> 00:14:31,928 There's nothing I can do to address these, 396 00:14:31,946 --> 00:14:32,929 So I gotta at least make this knife 397 00:14:32,947 --> 00:14:34,831 Look somewhat presentable. 398 00:14:35,709 --> 00:14:39,878 - Five, four, three, two, one. 399 00:14:40,029 --> 00:14:41,045 Gentlemen, turn off your machines. 400 00:14:41,197 --> 00:14:42,622 Put down your tools. 401 00:14:42,774 --> 00:14:44,716 Round one in this competition is over. 402 00:14:44,792 --> 00:14:46,384 - 100-layer damascus seemed like a good choice, 403 00:14:46,535 --> 00:14:48,219 But I probably should have gone with something 404 00:14:48,296 --> 00:14:50,388 That doesn't require as much welding. 405 00:14:50,465 --> 00:14:53,449 I'm going to have a lot of work to do in round two. 406 00:14:53,876 --> 00:14:54,951 - All right, bladesmiths, 407 00:14:54,969 --> 00:14:57,120 You guys took your choice techniques 408 00:14:57,138 --> 00:14:59,564 And turned them into 13-15 inch blades. 409 00:14:59,641 --> 00:15:00,957 But the time has come for the judges 410 00:15:00,959 --> 00:15:02,233 To critique that work 411 00:15:02,385 --> 00:15:04,235 And decide who's gonna be heading home. 412 00:15:04,387 --> 00:15:06,479 Cody, you chose the 100+ layer damascus. 413 00:15:06,631 --> 00:15:08,239 Please present your work. 414 00:15:09,576 --> 00:15:11,968 ♪ ♪ 415 00:15:11,986 --> 00:15:13,578 - I like the profile... 416 00:15:13,729 --> 00:15:16,973 Other than what happens kind of from here back. 417 00:15:16,991 --> 00:15:19,733 This seam along the spine here... 418 00:15:19,753 --> 00:15:22,420 Now, I'm hoping that that can be ground away. 419 00:15:22,497 --> 00:15:24,814 Other than that, you've got a little bit 420 00:15:24,832 --> 00:15:26,499 Of a warp in the blade, 421 00:15:26,651 --> 00:15:28,818 But your edge looks solid. 422 00:15:28,836 --> 00:15:30,503 Good job. - Thank you. 423 00:15:30,655 --> 00:15:31,988 - All right, caleb, first round, 424 00:15:32,006 --> 00:15:33,506 You had fishhook canister damascus. 425 00:15:33,658 --> 00:15:35,491 Ready for critique? - Yes, sir. 426 00:15:35,510 --> 00:15:36,434 - Let's see it. 427 00:15:37,103 --> 00:15:41,255 ♪ ♪ 428 00:15:41,274 --> 00:15:45,592 - You still got a lot of mass in here, which is a good thing 429 00:15:45,612 --> 00:15:49,447 Because there's a warp in there, 430 00:15:49,524 --> 00:15:53,676 But I don't see any issues with the steel at all. 431 00:15:53,695 --> 00:15:55,769 Real nice job. - Thank you, sir. 432 00:15:55,789 --> 00:15:58,514 - Tony, you chose the cube and stack damascus. 433 00:15:58,533 --> 00:15:59,958 Let's see what you got. 434 00:16:00,034 --> 00:16:02,943 ♪ ♪ 435 00:16:02,963 --> 00:16:04,629 - All right, tony, let's talk about your blade here. 436 00:16:04,706 --> 00:16:06,280 I love the profile. 437 00:16:06,299 --> 00:16:09,116 It reminds me of an itak that we used in the philippines 438 00:16:09,135 --> 00:16:13,287 For cutting coconuts, but it's a very thin blade. 439 00:16:13,306 --> 00:16:17,308 And you have a pronounced warp that needs to be taken care o. 440 00:16:17,460 --> 00:16:21,387 Otherwise, the steel is solid. Good job. 441 00:16:21,539 --> 00:16:22,981 - Thank you. 442 00:16:23,132 --> 00:16:24,482 - All right, colin, you had the turkish twist. 443 00:16:24,633 --> 00:16:26,651 Let's see what you came up with. 444 00:16:26,728 --> 00:16:28,820 ♪ ♪ 445 00:16:28,971 --> 00:16:30,396 - All right, colin, 446 00:16:30,548 --> 00:16:32,448 Today's daredevil in the forge. 447 00:16:33,642 --> 00:16:35,159 This came out very nice. 448 00:16:35,311 --> 00:16:39,388 One thing that does concern me: You've got a seam here 449 00:16:39,407 --> 00:16:43,501 That runs down into the choil and into the blade edge. 450 00:16:43,578 --> 00:16:46,004 It's doesn't seem like it's very deep, 451 00:16:46,080 --> 00:16:47,897 But this is really a bad spot 452 00:16:47,915 --> 00:16:51,234 To have steel that's not stuck together. 453 00:16:51,236 --> 00:16:53,586 But otherwise, good job. 454 00:16:53,738 --> 00:16:54,846 - Thank you. 455 00:16:54,922 --> 00:16:55,921 ♪ ♪ 456 00:16:56,074 --> 00:16:57,664 - Gentlemen, in this competition, 457 00:16:57,684 --> 00:17:00,018 Only three of you can move forward into the second round, 458 00:17:00,169 --> 00:17:01,744 Which means somebody's heading home. 459 00:17:01,746 --> 00:17:03,670 And the bladesmith leaving the forge is... 460 00:17:03,690 --> 00:17:06,173 ♪ ♪ 461 00:17:06,192 --> 00:17:08,251 Cody. 462 00:17:08,269 --> 00:17:09,935 Unfortunately, although you worked very hard 463 00:17:10,088 --> 00:17:12,530 And you presented a blade, it's not gonna make the cut, 464 00:17:12,681 --> 00:17:14,699 And doug's gonna tell you why. 465 00:17:14,776 --> 00:17:17,702 - Cody, first up, I commend you for turning in 466 00:17:17,779 --> 00:17:20,538 100-layer damascus in a three-hour challenge, 467 00:17:20,689 --> 00:17:23,041 But the warp, the seams... 468 00:17:23,192 --> 00:17:26,544 Your blade has the most issues going to the second round, 469 00:17:26,621 --> 00:17:28,271 And for that reason, we're sending you home. 470 00:17:28,289 --> 00:17:29,380 - I understand. 471 00:17:29,532 --> 00:17:30,882 - Well, cody, I'm gonna have to ask you 472 00:17:31,033 --> 00:17:33,292 To please surrender your work and leave the forge floor. 473 00:17:33,444 --> 00:17:34,719 - The clock got the best of me. 474 00:17:34,870 --> 00:17:36,387 The standards that I normally produce 475 00:17:36,539 --> 00:17:39,223 Are a thousand times better than what I produced today. 476 00:17:39,300 --> 00:17:40,558 I gave everything that I could, 477 00:17:40,709 --> 00:17:42,118 And I'm just happy 478 00:17:42,136 --> 00:17:43,561 That I was able to turn in a completed blade. 479 00:17:45,790 --> 00:17:46,731 - Well, bladesmiths, congratulations. 480 00:17:46,808 --> 00:17:48,291 The three of you are moving forward 481 00:17:48,293 --> 00:17:50,234 Into the second round of this competition. 482 00:17:50,386 --> 00:17:53,296 We're gonna find out if your first-round challenge choice 483 00:17:53,314 --> 00:17:54,630 Is gonna pay off. 484 00:17:54,649 --> 00:17:56,799 Caleb, you're gonna have to cast a pommel 485 00:17:56,818 --> 00:17:58,058 And a guard out of bronze. 486 00:17:58,078 --> 00:18:00,136 Tony, you've got a two-tone handle 487 00:18:00,154 --> 00:18:02,305 That's gonna need some mosaic pins. 488 00:18:02,323 --> 00:18:04,082 And colin, you went with the most difficult 489 00:18:04,233 --> 00:18:05,474 Round one challenge, 490 00:18:05,493 --> 00:18:06,918 So in this second round of the competition, 491 00:18:07,069 --> 00:18:09,161 You just have to add a g10 handle. 492 00:18:10,072 --> 00:18:11,923 Regardless of how difficult your challenge is, 493 00:18:11,999 --> 00:18:14,984 You all only have two hours on the clock to complete it. 494 00:18:15,002 --> 00:18:16,594 At the end of this round, 495 00:18:16,671 --> 00:18:18,096 The judges are gonna test your blades 496 00:18:18,172 --> 00:18:20,581 For strength and durability in a coconut chop. 497 00:18:20,600 --> 00:18:22,433 Then they're gonna check your edge retention 498 00:18:22,585 --> 00:18:24,268 In a water bottle slice. 499 00:18:25,271 --> 00:18:26,329 Good luck. Stay sharp. 500 00:18:26,331 --> 00:18:28,255 Your time starts now. 501 00:18:28,274 --> 00:18:30,924 ♪ ♪ 502 00:18:30,944 --> 00:18:33,002 We have three different techniques going on, 503 00:18:33,020 --> 00:18:35,838 All of which are personally chosen poisons. 504 00:18:35,840 --> 00:18:37,022 ♪ ♪ 505 00:18:37,175 --> 00:18:39,358 - I'm starting the casting immediately. 506 00:18:39,510 --> 00:18:41,119 Since I've never done any kind of casting, 507 00:18:41,195 --> 00:18:42,678 That's gonna be the challenge for me. 508 00:18:42,680 --> 00:18:46,182 So stand by. [laughs] 509 00:18:46,184 --> 00:18:47,516 - Well, it looks like caleb's 510 00:18:47,535 --> 00:18:50,128 Just digging out a hole in the sand. 511 00:18:50,204 --> 00:18:52,630 So I think he is just gonna cast a big old block 512 00:18:52,781 --> 00:18:54,540 And grind to shape. 513 00:18:54,692 --> 00:18:57,301 - The bronze needs to liquefy inside the foundry. 514 00:18:57,378 --> 00:18:59,195 So while it's over there, heating it up, 515 00:18:59,213 --> 00:19:01,788 I'm gonna start grinding out this warp. 516 00:19:01,808 --> 00:19:05,143 - That foundry is gonna take probably 10-12 minutes 517 00:19:05,294 --> 00:19:07,219 To heat that bronze to liquid. 518 00:19:08,206 --> 00:19:10,314 - I'm grinding out this warp, ad it's actually coming out. 519 00:19:10,466 --> 00:19:13,209 I'm very pleased with how everything is going so far. 520 00:19:13,895 --> 00:19:16,821 - I almost guarantee caleb is very jealous of colin. 521 00:19:16,972 --> 00:19:19,824 All colin has to do is slap on a couple of g10 handles, 522 00:19:19,975 --> 00:19:22,401 Clean it up. He's good to go. 523 00:19:22,553 --> 00:19:24,387 - [groans] let's see. 524 00:19:24,405 --> 00:19:25,905 No. 525 00:19:26,057 --> 00:19:28,166 There's tons of g10 selection in the pantry. 526 00:19:28,317 --> 00:19:30,835 Most of it, though, is really bright colors. 527 00:19:30,912 --> 00:19:32,837 I like things that are a little simpler. 528 00:19:32,914 --> 00:19:34,321 So I go for the red and black. 529 00:19:34,340 --> 00:19:35,840 Yeah. 530 00:19:35,917 --> 00:19:37,400 ♪ ♪ 531 00:19:37,418 --> 00:19:39,993 - Colin's got the easiest round two, 532 00:19:40,013 --> 00:19:41,512 But he needs to cut down that tang 533 00:19:41,589 --> 00:19:43,681 And do something with the seams that showed up. 534 00:19:44,684 --> 00:19:46,851 - I start grinding as much material off as I ca. 535 00:19:47,002 --> 00:19:48,427 If I don't fix the delamination, 536 00:19:48,579 --> 00:19:50,579 They could split and even break apart. 537 00:19:50,598 --> 00:19:51,856 That's game over. 538 00:19:52,007 --> 00:19:53,766 I'm seeing that delamination go awa. 539 00:19:53,918 --> 00:19:55,026 I'm so relieved. 540 00:19:56,863 --> 00:19:58,270 ♪ ♪ 541 00:19:58,423 --> 00:20:00,423 - The mosaic pin doesn't seem too hard. 542 00:20:00,425 --> 00:20:03,426 I grab a red dye for the pins, 543 00:20:03,444 --> 00:20:04,702 So when I start grinding on 'em, 544 00:20:04,779 --> 00:20:06,612 You can see the pattern in that red. 545 00:20:07,265 --> 00:20:09,540 - Red epoxy is gonna give it a little bit more flair. 546 00:20:09,692 --> 00:20:11,450 - Well, great. 547 00:20:11,602 --> 00:20:13,377 - My pins are looking great. Everything is solid. 548 00:20:13,454 --> 00:20:16,439 Now I gotta get my two-tone handle going. 549 00:20:16,441 --> 00:20:19,108 I'm more of a natural, scales kind of guy. 550 00:20:19,126 --> 00:20:23,054 So I start to work on two pieces of wood and my liner. 551 00:20:23,130 --> 00:20:25,297 - Tony's two-part handle construction 552 00:20:25,450 --> 00:20:29,452 Is probably riskier than the guard and the pommel ar. 553 00:20:29,470 --> 00:20:31,395 If you don't get them glued up probably, 554 00:20:31,547 --> 00:20:32,897 They can cut loose in a test. 555 00:20:35,126 --> 00:20:37,235 - Bladesmiths, you have one hour remaining. 556 00:20:37,311 --> 00:20:38,310 ♪ ♪ 557 00:20:38,463 --> 00:20:39,979 - I see that the--the material's 558 00:20:40,131 --> 00:20:41,239 Actually ready to pour. 559 00:20:41,390 --> 00:20:43,557 I have to be very careful because if I spill it, 560 00:20:43,576 --> 00:20:45,392 Then I gotta start this process all over again. 561 00:20:45,411 --> 00:20:47,470 - We're pouring. 562 00:20:47,488 --> 00:20:49,580 - Pour that bronze! Pour that bronze! 563 00:20:49,732 --> 00:20:51,898 - As the bronze is setting in the sand, 564 00:20:51,918 --> 00:20:54,643 I'm letting it cool down. I take both pieces out. 565 00:20:54,662 --> 00:20:56,420 My guard actually looks pretty cool. 566 00:20:56,572 --> 00:20:59,832 And as far as the pommel goes, it's a big chunk of bronz. 567 00:20:59,984 --> 00:21:01,408 So I decided to cut it in half. 568 00:21:01,427 --> 00:21:02,651 But right now, 569 00:21:02,670 --> 00:21:04,428 I still got a lot of things that I gotta do. 570 00:21:04,505 --> 00:21:06,747 And that decision to make a harder round two 571 00:21:06,766 --> 00:21:08,557 Is really messing with me right now. 572 00:21:10,753 --> 00:21:12,103 - I quenched the entire blade, 573 00:21:12,179 --> 00:21:13,329 But I tried to leave the tang out 574 00:21:13,347 --> 00:21:15,014 'cause I wanted that to still be soft, 575 00:21:15,166 --> 00:21:16,274 Knowing that I have to drill holes in it 576 00:21:16,425 --> 00:21:17,275 To pin my handle on. 577 00:21:17,351 --> 00:21:19,168 ♪ ♪ 578 00:21:19,170 --> 00:21:21,353 I drill my first hole, no problem. 579 00:21:21,506 --> 00:21:23,839 I start drilling my second hole. 580 00:21:23,858 --> 00:21:25,616 Mother [bleep]. 581 00:21:25,693 --> 00:21:27,451 Even though I didn't quench the entre tang, 582 00:21:27,528 --> 00:21:28,844 There was still enough heat in there, 583 00:21:28,863 --> 00:21:30,121 And it probably got hard. 584 00:21:30,197 --> 00:21:32,123 - Colin's running into his first little hiccup. 585 00:21:33,293 --> 00:21:34,199 ♪ ♪ 586 00:21:34,352 --> 00:21:35,851 - I grab the mapp gas torch, 587 00:21:35,870 --> 00:21:37,461 And I start heating up that point 588 00:21:37,613 --> 00:21:39,797 To make drilling those holes through the handle easier. 589 00:21:39,874 --> 00:21:41,448 I'm making sure that I keep the blade 590 00:21:41,467 --> 00:21:42,633 Submerged in water 591 00:21:42,785 --> 00:21:44,451 So that I don't have to risk any heat 592 00:21:44,470 --> 00:21:47,138 Getting into the cutting edge that might soften it. 593 00:21:47,974 --> 00:21:49,473 - There you go. 594 00:21:49,550 --> 00:21:51,884 - Drill bit goes through, but I'm tight on time. 595 00:21:52,036 --> 00:21:56,814 But the only way I can keep up with it is to keep moving. 596 00:21:56,965 --> 00:21:58,541 - While my wood scales are drying, 597 00:21:58,559 --> 00:22:00,634 I'm moving to straightening out my blad. 598 00:22:00,653 --> 00:22:03,379 - I think tony's got more than one bend in that blade, 599 00:22:03,397 --> 00:22:05,214 So trying to straighten that out is gonna be tricky. 600 00:22:05,232 --> 00:22:07,325 He's gonna have to put some kind of heat to it. 601 00:22:07,401 --> 00:22:08,659 - But you gotta be careful 602 00:22:08,811 --> 00:22:10,069 That you don't heat it up too much. 603 00:22:10,221 --> 00:22:12,163 You don't want that heat to travel down to your edge. 604 00:22:12,314 --> 00:22:16,667 If my blade gets too hot, I can ruin the tamper, 605 00:22:16,744 --> 00:22:18,911 And it won't hold up to these tests. 606 00:22:19,063 --> 00:22:20,504 I am worried at this point. 607 00:22:20,581 --> 00:22:27,570 - Oh, boy, he's got no room for error. 608 00:22:27,588 --> 00:22:29,738 - Moment of truth. 609 00:22:29,757 --> 00:22:32,516 - My wrap looks a lot better. I know my edge is solid. 610 00:22:32,668 --> 00:22:34,577 So I'm feeling great. 611 00:22:34,595 --> 00:22:37,413 ♪ ♪ 612 00:22:37,431 --> 00:22:41,584 - Bladesmiths, you have 30 minutes remaining. 613 00:22:41,602 --> 00:22:43,102 - Now that my scales are roughed out, 614 00:22:43,254 --> 00:22:45,529 I wanna make sure that I get my knife in the ferric chloride 615 00:22:45,681 --> 00:22:48,199 Before it's too late. Cool. 616 00:22:48,275 --> 00:22:49,925 The pattern looks awesome. 617 00:22:49,944 --> 00:22:53,371 It shines right through. It's time to glue my handle on. 618 00:22:53,522 --> 00:22:56,690 - I do like the fact that colin did a lot of extra etching 619 00:22:56,709 --> 00:22:57,858 To bring that pattern out, 620 00:22:57,877 --> 00:23:00,102 But that handle is really small. 621 00:23:00,771 --> 00:23:02,213 - I'd like to put some more time into my scale, 622 00:23:02,364 --> 00:23:03,714 But I look at the clock, 623 00:23:03,791 --> 00:23:05,941 And I just don't have the time to do it. 624 00:23:05,960 --> 00:23:08,719 I really have to put a sharp edge on this knif. 625 00:23:09,722 --> 00:23:12,539 - I only have a few more minutes, and I'm frantic. 626 00:23:12,558 --> 00:23:14,116 It's crunch time. 627 00:23:14,135 --> 00:23:16,394 I got the pommel threaded and fitted up, 628 00:23:16,545 --> 00:23:18,303 But time is not my side. 629 00:23:18,456 --> 00:23:21,548 There's a good possibility that I might not finish. 630 00:23:21,567 --> 00:23:23,642 - He's working in panic mode. 631 00:23:23,794 --> 00:23:25,385 It's never a good mode to work in. 632 00:23:25,405 --> 00:23:28,147 - I get the handle shaped up the best I could 633 00:23:28,299 --> 00:23:31,242 And put a super rushed edge on this thing. 634 00:23:31,318 --> 00:23:33,494 Hopefully, it holds up during the testing. 635 00:23:35,397 --> 00:23:37,139 - Tony, you need to get rolling on that handle. 636 00:23:37,158 --> 00:23:38,641 That thing's huge. 637 00:23:38,659 --> 00:23:40,751 I think he's got a bar of soap in his hands. 638 00:23:41,403 --> 00:23:42,978 - I'm trying to get some contour. 639 00:23:42,997 --> 00:23:45,664 When I hold that handle, it needs to stay in my hand. 640 00:23:45,816 --> 00:23:49,260 If it rolls, the judges won't be able to wield it correctly. 641 00:23:51,580 --> 00:23:56,158 - Five, four, three, two, one. 642 00:23:56,160 --> 00:23:58,602 Gentlemen, round two is over. 643 00:23:59,605 --> 00:24:00,938 ♪ ♪ 644 00:24:01,089 --> 00:24:03,441 - Looking at my blade, it's not pretty at all. 645 00:24:03,592 --> 00:24:05,609 The handle is what really bothers me. 646 00:24:06,279 --> 00:24:09,838 We'll see how the handle holds up in testing. 647 00:24:09,857 --> 00:24:11,840 ♪ ♪ 648 00:24:11,859 --> 00:24:13,284 - All right, gentlemen, you know what time it is. 649 00:24:13,435 --> 00:24:14,601 It's time for the strength test, 650 00:24:14,620 --> 00:24:16,436 The coconut chop. 651 00:24:16,456 --> 00:24:19,014 Now, this test is all about what these coconuts do 652 00:24:19,033 --> 00:24:20,941 To your knife and not the other way aroun. 653 00:24:20,960 --> 00:24:22,442 Colin, you're up. Are you ready? 654 00:24:22,462 --> 00:24:24,520 - Yes, sir. - Okay. 655 00:24:24,538 --> 00:24:26,021 ♪ ♪ 656 00:24:26,040 --> 00:24:27,781 - I don't usually test them on coconuts. 657 00:24:27,800 --> 00:24:30,134 They've got that hard layer on both sides. 658 00:24:30,211 --> 00:24:31,710 Dave's getting ready. 659 00:24:31,862 --> 00:24:33,286 I'm getting more and more nervous 660 00:24:33,306 --> 00:24:34,697 Just waiting for him to take that first swing. 661 00:24:34,715 --> 00:24:41,645 ♪ ♪ 662 00:24:51,398 --> 00:24:53,382 - Yeah. [laughs] 663 00:24:53,400 --> 00:24:54,550 ♪ ♪ 664 00:24:54,568 --> 00:24:56,552 - All right, so colin, I was worried 665 00:24:56,570 --> 00:24:58,829 That the handle would be a little bit on the thin side, 666 00:24:58,981 --> 00:25:00,389 But actually, the way it flares, 667 00:25:00,407 --> 00:25:02,224 It was really comfortable in my hand. 668 00:25:02,243 --> 00:25:04,335 The only issue we have is this section. 669 00:25:04,486 --> 00:25:07,004 I kind of blew a piece out right here on the edge. 670 00:25:07,732 --> 00:25:09,673 But other than that, it's a great-looking piece. 671 00:25:09,825 --> 00:25:12,084 Well done. - Thank you very much. 672 00:25:12,236 --> 00:25:14,327 - Tony, you're ready? - Yes, sir. 673 00:25:14,347 --> 00:25:16,180 - Promise I'll be gentle. [laughs] 674 00:25:16,331 --> 00:25:17,573 - Thank you. 675 00:25:17,591 --> 00:25:19,517 ♪ ♪ 676 00:25:19,593 --> 00:25:22,077 - After seeing colin's chip on his blade, 677 00:25:22,096 --> 00:25:24,246 My heart kind of dropped, thinking "wow. 678 00:25:24,265 --> 00:25:26,023 My blade's a lot thinner than his." 679 00:25:26,100 --> 00:25:27,750 We might have a little problem here. 680 00:25:27,768 --> 00:25:34,698 ♪ ♪ 681 00:25:44,285 --> 00:25:46,602 - All right, tony, as far as your handle goes, 682 00:25:46,620 --> 00:25:48,937 If it were any shorter, it wouldn't fit me, 683 00:25:48,956 --> 00:25:51,273 But it fits me just fine. Having that little flare 684 00:25:51,292 --> 00:25:53,384 At the end it's really nice retentio. 685 00:25:53,961 --> 00:25:57,112 You got, like, 90% of that warp out of there, which is great. 686 00:25:57,557 --> 00:25:59,390 I don't see any issue with your edge. 687 00:25:59,466 --> 00:26:01,374 You did a great job. Well done. 688 00:26:01,394 --> 00:26:02,951 - Thank you, sir. 689 00:26:02,953 --> 00:26:04,377 - Caleb, you're ready? 690 00:26:04,397 --> 00:26:05,621 - Yes, sir. - Okay. 691 00:26:05,639 --> 00:26:06,897 ♪ ♪ 692 00:26:07,049 --> 00:26:09,291 - By far, what I'm worried about is the handle. 693 00:26:09,293 --> 00:26:11,235 It's blocky. It's very big. 694 00:26:11,386 --> 00:26:14,071 And with the amount of force that david puts in that blade, 695 00:26:14,148 --> 00:26:15,889 The handle construction could just blow apart. 696 00:26:15,908 --> 00:26:21,495 ♪ ♪ 697 00:26:25,751 --> 00:26:31,088 ♪ ♪ 698 00:26:40,916 --> 00:26:43,750 - All right, caleb, it is still in one piece, 699 00:26:43,769 --> 00:26:45,769 But my issue is really your back here in the handle. 700 00:26:45,846 --> 00:26:48,254 It's really just kind of a big mass 701 00:26:48,274 --> 00:26:50,332 As supposed to having a handle shape to it. 702 00:26:50,334 --> 00:26:51,442 Every time I swing it, 703 00:26:51,518 --> 00:26:53,110 I have to adjust it and hold it. 704 00:26:54,521 --> 00:26:58,449 But the blade is still together, so well done. 705 00:26:58,525 --> 00:27:00,117 - Thank you, sir. 706 00:27:00,194 --> 00:27:03,846 ♪ ♪ 707 00:27:03,864 --> 00:27:06,698 - All right, bladesmiths, this is the sharpness test, 708 00:27:06,851 --> 00:27:08,125 The water bottle slice. 709 00:27:08,202 --> 00:27:09,943 What I'm gonna do is take your weapon 710 00:27:09,962 --> 00:27:13,872 And try to cut through cleanly on these water bottles. 711 00:27:14,024 --> 00:27:15,357 Colin, you're up first. Are you ready for this? 712 00:27:15,376 --> 00:27:16,967 - Yes, sir. - All right, let's do this. 713 00:27:17,044 --> 00:27:23,974 ♪ ♪ 714 00:27:26,553 --> 00:27:28,145 - [laughs] yeah! 715 00:27:28,222 --> 00:27:30,481 ♪ ♪ 716 00:27:30,557 --> 00:27:32,541 - All right, colin, let's talk about your blade. 717 00:27:32,559 --> 00:27:35,802 The balance on this blade feels good. 718 00:27:35,821 --> 00:27:37,880 Despite missing a little piece right there, 719 00:27:37,898 --> 00:27:39,214 It was not an issue at all 720 00:27:39,233 --> 00:27:40,732 To cut through the water bottles. 721 00:27:40,885 --> 00:27:43,327 Overall, sir, your turkish damascus blade 722 00:27:43,404 --> 00:27:44,662 Will cut. 723 00:27:46,314 --> 00:27:47,831 Tony, are you ready? 724 00:27:47,983 --> 00:27:49,833 - Yes, sir. - Let's do this. 725 00:27:49,910 --> 00:27:56,840 ♪ ♪ 726 00:28:05,851 --> 00:28:08,243 - All right, tony, let's talk about your blade here. 727 00:28:08,262 --> 00:28:11,188 Your edge is sharp, because even on the three bottles 728 00:28:11,265 --> 00:28:13,339 That it did not cut, on the back side, 729 00:28:13,359 --> 00:28:16,860 There are clean slices on that. I just run out of blade. 730 00:28:17,363 --> 00:28:20,272 Overall, sir, your blade, it will cut. 731 00:28:20,424 --> 00:28:21,865 - Roger. 732 00:28:22,017 --> 00:28:23,701 - All right, caleb, your turn. So are you ready? 733 00:28:23,852 --> 00:28:25,703 - Yes, sir. - Let's do this. 734 00:28:25,779 --> 00:28:32,710 ♪ ♪ 735 00:28:40,627 --> 00:28:43,387 - All right, caleb, let's talk about your weapon here. 736 00:28:43,464 --> 00:28:45,538 The kind of design that you have on your blade hee 737 00:28:45,558 --> 00:28:47,891 Is very obtuse, almost like an ax. 738 00:28:48,043 --> 00:28:50,728 It cuts the bottles, but also tends to push it. 739 00:28:50,804 --> 00:28:55,566 But I'd say all the way up to the last bottle, it cut. 740 00:28:55,642 --> 00:28:57,960 ♪ ♪ 741 00:28:57,978 --> 00:28:59,903 - Gentlemen, this was not an easy competition. 742 00:29:00,055 --> 00:29:02,573 In the first two rounds, you dictated the difficulty. 743 00:29:02,649 --> 00:29:04,299 For two of you, it pays off 744 00:29:04,318 --> 00:29:05,467 'cause you're gonna be moving forward 745 00:29:05,486 --> 00:29:06,910 In the third round of this challenge. 746 00:29:07,062 --> 00:29:09,413 But that means one of you is heading home. 747 00:29:10,249 --> 00:29:11,990 The judges have made their decision, 748 00:29:12,142 --> 00:29:13,733 And the bladesmith leaving the forge is... 749 00:29:13,753 --> 00:29:17,479 ♪ ♪ 750 00:29:17,481 --> 00:29:19,423 Caleb. 751 00:29:19,574 --> 00:29:22,167 - Caleb, we know you're a great bladesmith, 752 00:29:22,319 --> 00:29:23,652 But you just run out of time. 753 00:29:23,670 --> 00:29:26,096 The thick edge, that handle setup... 754 00:29:26,248 --> 00:29:28,156 Those are the reasons we're sending you home. 755 00:29:28,175 --> 00:29:29,582 - I understand. 756 00:29:29,602 --> 00:29:30,842 - Caleb, it was an honor 757 00:29:30,995 --> 00:29:32,770 Watching you out there, but unfortunately, 758 00:29:32,921 --> 00:29:34,179 At this time, I'm gonna have to ask you 759 00:29:34,331 --> 00:29:36,515 To please step off the forge floor. 760 00:29:36,667 --> 00:29:37,608 - Thank you, guys, for having me. 761 00:29:37,684 --> 00:29:39,109 ♪ ♪ 762 00:29:39,186 --> 00:29:41,278 Looking back, I should have pushed the envelope 763 00:29:41,355 --> 00:29:42,671 On the first round 764 00:29:42,689 --> 00:29:44,189 Just so I could have an easier round two. 765 00:29:44,341 --> 00:29:47,117 But my decision in round one ended up biting me in the butt. 766 00:29:47,269 --> 00:29:49,511 Anyway, it was a great experience overall, 767 00:29:49,530 --> 00:29:51,288 And it was an honor to be on the competition. 768 00:29:51,365 --> 00:29:53,849 ♪ ♪ 769 00:29:53,867 --> 00:29:55,125 - Tony, colin, congratulations. 770 00:29:55,277 --> 00:29:56,868 The two of you are moving forward in the third 771 00:29:57,021 --> 00:29:58,629 And final round of this competition. 772 00:29:58,780 --> 00:30:00,522 Now, in this last round, we're gonna send you back 773 00:30:00,524 --> 00:30:03,525 To your home forges to build an iconic weapon from history. 774 00:30:03,544 --> 00:30:08,454 Gentlemen, we want you to build this, 775 00:30:08,474 --> 00:30:10,048 The burmese dha. 776 00:30:10,200 --> 00:30:11,308 - Holy molly. - Hell, yeah. 777 00:30:13,145 --> 00:30:15,220 - The burmese dha traces its roots back 778 00:30:15,372 --> 00:30:18,206 To 16th-century southeast asia. 779 00:30:18,208 --> 00:30:20,058 The single-edged, double-handed sword, 780 00:30:20,210 --> 00:30:21,819 Features a slightly curved blade 781 00:30:21,895 --> 00:30:23,153 Designed to inflict deep, 782 00:30:23,230 --> 00:30:25,881 Deadly slashes against enemies in battle. 783 00:30:25,883 --> 00:30:27,382 The weapon was so effective, 784 00:30:27,384 --> 00:30:29,217 Soldiers continued to use it in combat 785 00:30:29,236 --> 00:30:30,886 Through world war ii, 786 00:30:30,904 --> 00:30:32,645 Where u.S.-Aided resistance forces 787 00:30:32,665 --> 00:30:34,998 Known as kachin rangers wielded this blade 788 00:30:35,150 --> 00:30:37,059 Fighting in the hills of myanmar. 789 00:30:37,895 --> 00:30:39,561 - Now gentlemen, when you're building your dhas, 790 00:30:39,563 --> 00:30:41,338 You need to follow these parameters. 791 00:30:41,415 --> 00:30:43,006 You guys need to include a curved blade 792 00:30:43,158 --> 00:30:45,825 That measures between 21 and 23 inches. 793 00:30:45,845 --> 00:30:49,179 You need to include a guard and a two-handed handle. 794 00:30:49,331 --> 00:30:50,922 - Hell, yeah. 795 00:30:51,075 --> 00:30:53,517 The profile of it is exactly what I was hoping to make. 796 00:30:53,594 --> 00:30:56,002 I cannot wait to go home and work on this. 797 00:30:56,021 --> 00:30:57,521 - Bladesmiths, you guys will have four days 798 00:30:57,598 --> 00:30:59,431 To build your burmese dhas. 799 00:30:59,583 --> 00:31:01,024 So good luck. See you then. 800 00:31:02,361 --> 00:31:05,028 ♪ ♪ 801 00:31:05,180 --> 00:31:07,606 - I'm feeling pretty good, really looking forward 802 00:31:07,758 --> 00:31:09,608 To getting started on this sword. 803 00:31:09,760 --> 00:31:11,034 It's go time. 804 00:31:11,111 --> 00:31:12,427 I'm gonna be working with a damascus pattern, 805 00:31:12,446 --> 00:31:14,538 Trying to go above and beyond. 806 00:31:14,689 --> 00:31:16,206 I'm in it to win it right now. 807 00:31:16,358 --> 00:31:17,708 Beautiful. 808 00:31:17,784 --> 00:31:21,044 I'll be using 15n20, 1080, and 1095. 809 00:31:21,121 --> 00:31:24,530 15n20 is gonna really give those bright finishes, 810 00:31:24,550 --> 00:31:27,292 And the 1080 and 1095 give it a lot of strength. 811 00:31:27,444 --> 00:31:28,719 It's working out great. 812 00:31:28,870 --> 00:31:30,220 I'm way ahead of schedule. 813 00:31:30,372 --> 00:31:32,464 I can get the blade quenched today. 814 00:31:32,616 --> 00:31:34,466 If I don't quench this blade at the right temperature, 815 00:31:34,618 --> 00:31:36,059 I'll have to start over. 816 00:31:36,211 --> 00:31:37,895 All right, I think we're going for it. 817 00:31:38,046 --> 00:31:40,305 It's now or never. 818 00:31:40,457 --> 00:31:43,567 I feel my whole body tense up as I dunk it in the oil. 819 00:31:46,221 --> 00:31:47,720 Yep, we're good. 820 00:31:47,740 --> 00:31:49,464 Right where I wanted to be by the end of the day. 821 00:31:49,483 --> 00:31:51,742 I can't wait to see what's in store for day two. 822 00:31:51,893 --> 00:31:53,744 That looks [bleep] cool. 823 00:31:53,820 --> 00:31:56,154 ♪ ♪ 824 00:31:56,306 --> 00:31:57,730 - I'm back in my home forge. 825 00:31:57,750 --> 00:32:00,233 We're about to start to build on the burmese dha. 826 00:32:00,252 --> 00:32:02,902 All right, here we go. So the game plan for day one 827 00:32:02,922 --> 00:32:05,647 Is to make a 100-layer damascus billet. 828 00:32:05,666 --> 00:32:07,315 I gotta give it that wow factor. 829 00:32:07,334 --> 00:32:09,092 It's heavy, a big billet. 830 00:32:09,244 --> 00:32:11,336 I'm gonna stack it to 25, stretch that out, 831 00:32:11,488 --> 00:32:14,932 And then cut it in fours, restack it, making 100. 832 00:32:15,008 --> 00:32:17,267 This is a timed competition, 833 00:32:17,344 --> 00:32:19,269 So you wanna make sure that everything sticks 834 00:32:19,421 --> 00:32:21,271 And you got a solid piece of steel. 835 00:32:21,348 --> 00:32:23,832 I've got my 100-layer billet. Overall, I feel great. 836 00:32:23,850 --> 00:32:26,068 Now I can't wait till this is over. 837 00:32:26,946 --> 00:32:28,278 ♪ ♪ 838 00:32:28,355 --> 00:32:30,338 - Day two, I wanna keep the momentum going, 839 00:32:30,357 --> 00:32:32,674 Just get this done, and start grinding that blade down. 840 00:32:32,693 --> 00:32:34,676 There's a lot of meat to take away. 841 00:32:34,695 --> 00:32:36,954 Ugh. And that's when I see it. 842 00:32:37,105 --> 00:32:40,182 I got a really big warp in the blade. 843 00:32:40,200 --> 00:32:42,292 Ah, that sucks. 844 00:32:42,444 --> 00:32:44,461 It's a bit of a corkscrew. 845 00:32:44,612 --> 00:32:46,279 That's something I can't bend or grind out. 846 00:32:46,298 --> 00:32:49,191 Looks like I'm gonna have to re-quench my blade. 847 00:32:49,209 --> 00:32:51,969 I am dreading having to quench again. 848 00:32:52,045 --> 00:32:52,970 [bleep] 849 00:32:53,046 --> 00:32:54,471 Every time is another chance 850 00:32:54,622 --> 00:32:57,432 My blade could crack and I'm at square one. 851 00:33:03,148 --> 00:33:04,481 Let's see what happens. 852 00:33:04,558 --> 00:33:06,483 ♪ ♪ 853 00:33:06,634 --> 00:33:08,710 The blade goes in the oil, comes out. 854 00:33:08,712 --> 00:33:10,153 I get it clamped down. 855 00:33:11,732 --> 00:33:14,491 Looks like I got the warp almost out of it. 856 00:33:14,642 --> 00:33:16,067 It looks good enough for now. 857 00:33:16,220 --> 00:33:18,553 I think we're good. 858 00:33:18,555 --> 00:33:20,664 - At the start of day three, 859 00:33:20,741 --> 00:33:24,226 We have a heat-treated and tempered blade, 860 00:33:24,244 --> 00:33:26,895 And now I'm going to blue the spine 861 00:33:26,913 --> 00:33:29,172 To give it some more durability. 862 00:33:29,249 --> 00:33:31,157 I don't know what they're gonna test it with, 863 00:33:31,176 --> 00:33:34,085 So I want it to be strong as all get out. 864 00:33:34,238 --> 00:33:35,512 Now I'm starting to see some color. 865 00:33:35,663 --> 00:33:37,014 We're getting there. 866 00:33:37,165 --> 00:33:38,590 So by keeping the blade in the wet sand, 867 00:33:38,742 --> 00:33:40,851 It's gonna act as an insulator, 868 00:33:40,927 --> 00:33:43,669 And it's gonna prevent the heat from traveling down. 869 00:33:43,689 --> 00:33:44,596 Little by little. 870 00:33:44,748 --> 00:33:46,081 If I do it right, 871 00:33:46,099 --> 00:33:47,524 I'm gonna have a shock-absorbing spine, 872 00:33:47,675 --> 00:33:51,361 And it will withstand any type of test that they put on it. 873 00:33:51,864 --> 00:33:55,532 I didn't get a complete blue. We got half a blue. 874 00:33:55,683 --> 00:33:57,701 But you know what? I think we're good. 875 00:33:58,853 --> 00:34:00,037 - Day four. 876 00:34:00,113 --> 00:34:02,039 It's really great being this close to the end, 877 00:34:02,190 --> 00:34:04,266 But I don't wanna get too comfortable. 878 00:34:04,284 --> 00:34:05,709 I wanna make sure that I still put 879 00:34:05,786 --> 00:34:07,711 Everything I have into this to get it done. 880 00:34:07,862 --> 00:34:09,271 That is perfect. 881 00:34:09,289 --> 00:34:10,955 I get my handle all fit together. 882 00:34:11,108 --> 00:34:12,624 Everything's looking really good. 883 00:34:12,776 --> 00:34:15,385 And I spent a lot of time polishing everything, 884 00:34:15,537 --> 00:34:17,220 Getting a really nice finish on it. 885 00:34:17,297 --> 00:34:19,631 This is one of the best blades I've ever made. 886 00:34:19,783 --> 00:34:21,725 In my mind, this is a winning weapon. 887 00:34:21,876 --> 00:34:24,043 Tony, I'll see you at the competition. 888 00:34:24,063 --> 00:34:26,396 Better bring your a-game. 889 00:34:26,548 --> 00:34:27,898 - Day four. 890 00:34:28,049 --> 00:34:30,049 Today is pretty much a fit and finish day. 891 00:34:30,069 --> 00:34:34,479 I chose to go with osage orange on my handle material 892 00:34:34,631 --> 00:34:36,573 Because it's a hardwood. 893 00:34:36,724 --> 00:34:40,302 It'll survive any blow that they're gonna give it. 894 00:34:40,304 --> 00:34:42,895 Everything's good. I got it fitted. 895 00:34:42,915 --> 00:34:45,473 It looks great. It's gonna do some damage. 896 00:34:45,492 --> 00:34:47,809 ♪ ♪ 897 00:34:47,828 --> 00:34:49,569 [bleep] I almost hit the ground. 898 00:34:49,588 --> 00:34:52,422 [laughs] 899 00:34:52,499 --> 00:34:55,926 ♪ ♪ 900 00:34:56,077 --> 00:34:58,411 - Well, tony, colin, welcome back to the forge. 901 00:34:58,430 --> 00:34:59,930 It's great to have you. 902 00:35:00,006 --> 00:35:03,266 You brought us two burmese dhas that are masterpieces. 903 00:35:03,418 --> 00:35:05,435 Before we get into the testing, I wanna hear about 'em. 904 00:35:05,512 --> 00:35:06,937 Tony, how did it go for you? 905 00:35:07,013 --> 00:35:10,923 - Construction is 1084, 15n20, 100-layer damascus 906 00:35:10,943 --> 00:35:16,171 With a osage orange handle and a brass pommel. 907 00:35:16,189 --> 00:35:17,614 - Colin, how about you? 908 00:35:17,691 --> 00:35:21,618 - The blade is made out of 15n20, 1080, and 1095, 909 00:35:21,769 --> 00:35:23,603 The guard and pommel are turned 1045, 910 00:35:23,622 --> 00:35:25,122 And the handle is ebony. 911 00:35:26,274 --> 00:35:27,457 - Well, guys, your blades look awesome, 912 00:35:27,534 --> 00:35:29,367 But we only have one way we can find out 913 00:35:29,519 --> 00:35:31,128 Which one of them is gonna be worth $10,000 914 00:35:31,204 --> 00:35:33,188 And the title of "forged in fire" champion, 915 00:35:33,190 --> 00:35:34,780 And that's with a couple of tests. 916 00:35:34,800 --> 00:35:37,968 And up first, the keal. Doug? 917 00:35:38,119 --> 00:35:39,970 - Bladesmiths, welcome to the keal test. 918 00:35:40,046 --> 00:35:41,363 ♪ ♪ 919 00:35:41,381 --> 00:35:43,974 Your burmese dhas are beautiful, 920 00:35:44,125 --> 00:35:45,809 But are they deadly? 921 00:35:45,886 --> 00:35:47,477 To find that out, I'm gonna take your weapos 922 00:35:47,554 --> 00:35:50,889 To deliver some lethal blows on this pig carcass. 923 00:35:51,041 --> 00:35:52,315 Tony, you're up first. You ready for this? 924 00:35:52,467 --> 00:35:53,541 - Absolutely. 925 00:35:53,560 --> 00:35:56,227 - All right, so am I. Let's do this. 926 00:35:56,380 --> 00:35:58,971 - Going first in the competition does set 927 00:35:58,991 --> 00:36:03,160 A little level of anxiety because I have to set the bar. 928 00:36:03,236 --> 00:36:06,404 I know I have a strong, strong blade, 929 00:36:06,556 --> 00:36:07,980 But anything can happen. 930 00:36:08,000 --> 00:36:14,963 ♪ ♪ 931 00:36:26,259 --> 00:36:28,351 - All right, tony, let's talk about your weapon here. 932 00:36:28,503 --> 00:36:32,430 This is a gorgeous piece. The handle construction for me 933 00:36:32,582 --> 00:36:34,191 Is a little bit on the larger side, 934 00:36:34,342 --> 00:36:39,437 But every cut, every thrust, is very sharp on this pig carcass. 935 00:36:39,589 --> 00:36:44,108 And overall, sir, your burmese dha, it will keal. 936 00:36:44,261 --> 00:36:45,368 - Thank you, sir. 937 00:36:45,445 --> 00:36:46,444 - All right, colin, your turn, sir. 938 00:36:46,596 --> 00:36:47,370 You ready? - Yup. 939 00:36:47,522 --> 00:36:48,872 - All right, let's do this. 940 00:36:49,933 --> 00:36:51,266 - I'm a little worried. 941 00:36:51,284 --> 00:36:52,709 There is a lot 942 00:36:52,786 --> 00:36:55,045 Of really tough bone in that pig. 943 00:36:55,196 --> 00:36:57,547 I'm hoping that when doug hits that spine, 944 00:36:57,699 --> 00:36:59,382 That warp doesn't any worse. 945 00:36:59,459 --> 00:37:02,535 ♪ ♪ 946 00:37:02,554 --> 00:37:03,887 Whew. 947 00:37:03,964 --> 00:37:07,557 ♪ ♪ 948 00:37:07,709 --> 00:37:09,208 [snickers] 949 00:37:09,228 --> 00:37:12,062 ♪ ♪ 950 00:37:12,138 --> 00:37:13,063 Oh, come on. 951 00:37:13,139 --> 00:37:15,381 ♪ ♪ 952 00:37:15,400 --> 00:37:18,568 - That was a big slice. 953 00:37:18,645 --> 00:37:20,979 - All right, colin, let's talk about your weapon here. 954 00:37:21,131 --> 00:37:24,632 Stunningly beautiful damascus pattern, 955 00:37:24,651 --> 00:37:26,484 Beautiful handle, easier to control 956 00:37:26,636 --> 00:37:28,245 'cause it's a little bit smaller. 957 00:37:28,396 --> 00:37:30,638 Now, your edge is very sharp. 958 00:37:30,657 --> 00:37:33,641 Your tip thrust and slashes nicely, 959 00:37:33,660 --> 00:37:36,644 But you already had a little bit of a warp earlier. 960 00:37:36,663 --> 00:37:38,588 Now, it's even more pronounced. 961 00:37:39,925 --> 00:37:44,261 But overall, sir, your weapon, it will keal. 962 00:37:44,412 --> 00:37:45,553 - Hell, yeah. 963 00:37:47,599 --> 00:37:51,417 - Bladesmiths, welcome to our strength test. 964 00:37:51,436 --> 00:37:54,496 Now I'm going to take your beautiful damascus swords 965 00:37:54,514 --> 00:37:56,273 And beat the heck out 'em 966 00:37:56,424 --> 00:37:59,017 Against these guys in the armor and shields and helmets. 967 00:37:59,169 --> 00:38:01,503 Now, what your blades do to these dummies 968 00:38:01,521 --> 00:38:02,612 Is not as important to me 969 00:38:02,764 --> 00:38:04,839 As what the dummies do to your blades. 970 00:38:04,841 --> 00:38:07,342 Tony, you're up first. Ready to go? 971 00:38:07,344 --> 00:38:08,785 - Get you something. - I can do that. 972 00:38:08,862 --> 00:38:11,679 ♪ ♪ 973 00:38:11,698 --> 00:38:13,456 - Definitely worried about that, 974 00:38:13,608 --> 00:38:14,791 The initial impact. 975 00:38:14,868 --> 00:38:16,701 They're trying to break your blade. 976 00:38:16,853 --> 00:38:17,961 It could be disastrous. 977 00:38:18,038 --> 00:38:20,088 ♪ ♪ 978 00:38:24,303 --> 00:38:28,305 ♪ ♪ 979 00:38:32,552 --> 00:38:35,979 - All right, tony, breathe. This held up well. 980 00:38:36,130 --> 00:38:38,890 You do have a little glinting here and there, 981 00:38:39,042 --> 00:38:42,727 But compared to what was done to that, that's great. 982 00:38:42,879 --> 00:38:44,379 The blade's still straight. 983 00:38:44,397 --> 00:38:46,381 Everything else is still razor-sharp. 984 00:38:46,383 --> 00:38:48,550 Good job. - Hot diggity dog. 985 00:38:48,568 --> 00:38:51,143 - All right, colin, how are you feeling, bud? 986 00:38:51,163 --> 00:38:53,237 - Well, we'll know when it's done. 987 00:38:53,390 --> 00:38:55,390 - Well, let's find out then. 988 00:38:55,408 --> 00:38:58,226 ♪ ♪ 989 00:38:58,228 --> 00:38:59,577 - Here we go. 990 00:38:59,729 --> 00:39:06,593 ♪ ♪ 991 00:39:11,999 --> 00:39:13,591 - Colin, you survived. 992 00:39:13,743 --> 00:39:15,668 I'm gonna start with your handle. 993 00:39:15,687 --> 00:39:18,504 The smaller diameter gives me a little more control, 994 00:39:18,523 --> 00:39:22,508 A little easier to hold on to, but counterbalance is nice. 995 00:39:22,527 --> 00:39:24,252 We've got some minor glinting. 996 00:39:24,270 --> 00:39:25,420 But you still got a good edge on there. 997 00:39:25,438 --> 00:39:26,363 It's still sharp. 998 00:39:26,514 --> 00:39:28,089 So overall, nice job. 999 00:39:28,108 --> 00:39:29,532 - Thank you. 1000 00:39:32,262 --> 00:39:34,596 - All right, bladesmiths, this is the sharpness test, 1001 00:39:34,614 --> 00:39:37,949 The tatami mat slice. I'm gonna take your weapon 1002 00:39:38,101 --> 00:39:40,268 And try to slash across these tatami mats. 1003 00:39:40,286 --> 00:39:41,711 Tony, you're up first. Are you ready for this? 1004 00:39:41,788 --> 00:39:43,195 - Let's do it, sir. 1005 00:39:43,215 --> 00:39:44,606 - Let's do it. 1006 00:39:44,624 --> 00:39:51,554 ♪ ♪ 1007 00:40:02,809 --> 00:40:05,126 - All right, tony, let's talk about your weapon here. 1008 00:40:05,128 --> 00:40:07,629 Your edge does cut very well. 1009 00:40:07,647 --> 00:40:10,407 Overall, sir, your weapon, it will cut. 1010 00:40:10,558 --> 00:40:12,150 - Thank you. 1011 00:40:12,302 --> 00:40:13,968 - Colin, your turn, sir. You ready? 1012 00:40:13,970 --> 00:40:14,986 - Yup, let's do it. - Let's do it. 1013 00:40:15,138 --> 00:40:22,001 ♪ ♪ 1014 00:40:33,506 --> 00:40:36,248 - All right, colin, let's talk about your weapon here. 1015 00:40:36,268 --> 00:40:39,436 When the edges make contact with the tatami mats, 1016 00:40:39,587 --> 00:40:40,770 It will cut. 1017 00:40:40,922 --> 00:40:41,996 - Thank you. 1018 00:40:42,015 --> 00:40:43,181 ♪ ♪ 1019 00:40:43,333 --> 00:40:45,108 - All right, guys, your burmese dhas showed 1020 00:40:45,185 --> 00:40:47,168 That you are both very skilled bladesmiths. 1021 00:40:47,187 --> 00:40:48,352 But the judges have decided 1022 00:40:48,505 --> 00:40:50,505 Who the "forged in fire" champion is. 1023 00:40:50,523 --> 00:40:52,507 And today, that smith is... 1024 00:40:52,525 --> 00:40:55,118 ♪ ♪ 1025 00:40:55,269 --> 00:40:57,454 Tony, congratulations. 1026 00:40:57,605 --> 00:40:59,347 Now, colin, you crushed it, but unfortunately, 1027 00:40:59,365 --> 00:41:01,182 You're not the "forged in fire" champion today, 1028 00:41:01,184 --> 00:41:03,017 And doug's gonna tell you why. 1029 00:41:03,036 --> 00:41:05,536 - Colin, you brought us a beautiful weapon, 1030 00:41:05,689 --> 00:41:08,298 But your weapon was the only one that took some damage 1031 00:41:08,449 --> 00:41:10,133 During the keal test, where you developed the warp. 1032 00:41:10,284 --> 00:41:11,859 That's the reason you didn't win today. 1033 00:41:11,861 --> 00:41:13,303 - Understood. 1034 00:41:13,379 --> 00:41:15,196 - Well, colin, unfortunately, your time 1035 00:41:15,215 --> 00:41:16,714 In this competition has ended. I'm gonna have to ask you 1036 00:41:16,866 --> 00:41:18,199 To please step off the forge floor, 1037 00:41:18,201 --> 00:41:19,701 But thank you for your hard work. 1038 00:41:19,719 --> 00:41:21,703 - Thank you. I'm really disappointed 1039 00:41:21,721 --> 00:41:24,889 That I'm getting sent home for that stupid warp. 1040 00:41:25,041 --> 00:41:26,557 I should've just made a new blade, 1041 00:41:26,710 --> 00:41:29,377 But it was a real close competition. 1042 00:41:29,395 --> 00:41:31,637 If I'm gonna lose to someone, I'm glad it was tony. 1043 00:41:31,656 --> 00:41:33,406 [bleep] warps. 1044 00:41:34,993 --> 00:41:36,901 - Well, tony, it was not an easy road, 1045 00:41:37,053 --> 00:41:38,143 But you did it. You are the newest 1046 00:41:38,163 --> 00:41:39,329 "forged in fire" champion. 1047 00:41:39,480 --> 00:41:40,997 And you just won yourself a check for $10,000. 1048 00:41:41,148 --> 00:41:43,241 Congratulations. 1049 00:41:43,393 --> 00:41:46,503 - This challenge really made me realize, 1050 00:41:46,654 --> 00:41:47,745 Whatever you wanna do, 1051 00:41:47,897 --> 00:41:49,731 Go out and do it. Just be the best at it. 1052 00:41:49,749 --> 00:41:53,584 My name is tony, and I am the "forged in fire" champion. 1053 00:41:53,737 --> 00:41:59,974 ♪ ♪