1 00:00:05,080 --> 00:00:08,065 [dramatic music] 2 00:00:08,083 --> 00:00:15,014 ♪ ♪ 3 00:00:15,924 --> 00:00:18,075 - My name is peter farquhar. 4 00:00:18,093 --> 00:00:19,926 I'm 56 years old 5 00:00:20,079 --> 00:00:22,504 And I took up bladesmithing 6 00:00:22,523 --> 00:00:25,858 When I was 14 years old. 7 00:00:26,009 --> 00:00:29,010 My biggest concern is that I'm gonna do something 8 00:00:29,030 --> 00:00:30,437 Really stupid early on 9 00:00:30,589 --> 00:00:34,091 Because I just had a brain fart. 10 00:00:34,109 --> 00:00:35,275 But I doubt it. 11 00:00:35,427 --> 00:00:37,427 ♪ ♪ 12 00:00:37,446 --> 00:00:39,279 - My name is jordan jackson. 13 00:00:39,431 --> 00:00:41,206 I'm from rutherfordton, north carolina. 14 00:00:41,283 --> 00:00:43,433 I've been bladesmith for about eight years. 15 00:00:43,452 --> 00:00:46,211 I'm 32 years old. My son is ten years old. 16 00:00:46,363 --> 00:00:48,605 He's made a few knives himself. 17 00:00:48,624 --> 00:00:50,791 He gave me very specific instructions 18 00:00:50,943 --> 00:00:53,610 To make sure that my blades met parameters. 19 00:00:53,629 --> 00:00:55,612 He told me not to quench it too hot. 20 00:00:55,631 --> 00:00:57,872 ♪ ♪ 21 00:00:57,892 --> 00:00:59,449 - My name's james hatfield. 22 00:00:59,468 --> 00:01:02,043 I'm 42 and I'm a full-time bladesmith. 23 00:01:02,063 --> 00:01:04,879 I specialize in hunting knives, 24 00:01:04,899 --> 00:01:06,881 Bowie knives, just simple blades. 25 00:01:06,901 --> 00:01:08,383 I want to show everybody else 26 00:01:08,402 --> 00:01:10,718 That I got what it takes to be a bladesmith. 27 00:01:10,738 --> 00:01:12,813 I'm here to win. 28 00:01:12,965 --> 00:01:14,073 ♪ ♪ 29 00:01:14,149 --> 00:01:15,632 - My name is bobby slagle. 30 00:01:15,651 --> 00:01:19,303 I'm 48 years old and I'm a part-time bladesmith. 31 00:01:19,321 --> 00:01:22,656 As far as craftsmanship, figuring stuff out, 32 00:01:22,808 --> 00:01:25,475 I'm pretty reliable, pretty quick on my feet. 33 00:01:25,494 --> 00:01:26,734 The only thing I've ever found 34 00:01:26,754 --> 00:01:29,313 That I'm not good at is playing golf. 35 00:01:29,331 --> 00:01:36,220 ♪ ♪ 36 00:01:37,339 --> 00:01:40,157 - Um, there's nobody here. 37 00:01:40,175 --> 00:01:43,493 [eerie music] 38 00:01:43,512 --> 00:01:46,921 ♪ ♪ 39 00:01:46,941 --> 00:01:48,440 - What is going on here? 40 00:01:48,592 --> 00:01:51,017 [distant screaming] 41 00:01:51,170 --> 00:01:57,950 ♪ ♪ 42 00:02:01,864 --> 00:02:05,515 [chainsaw revving] 43 00:02:05,534 --> 00:02:10,854 ♪ ♪ 44 00:02:10,873 --> 00:02:12,189 - Holy [bleep]. 45 00:02:12,207 --> 00:02:15,041 [chainsaw revving] 46 00:02:15,194 --> 00:02:22,057 ♪ ♪ 47 00:02:25,479 --> 00:02:28,722 - Bladesmiths, welcome to the forge of fear. 48 00:02:28,874 --> 00:02:32,042 ♪ ♪ 49 00:02:32,060 --> 00:02:33,652 Now bladesmiths, we are very happy to have you 50 00:02:33,729 --> 00:02:35,988 Taking part in our forge of fear competition, 51 00:02:36,139 --> 00:02:37,639 Where we're gonna be paying tribute 52 00:02:37,658 --> 00:02:39,825 To some of the most iconic 53 00:02:39,902 --> 00:02:43,328 And terrifying scenes from cinematic history. 54 00:02:43,480 --> 00:02:45,071 Gentlemen, the four of you are here to compete 55 00:02:45,224 --> 00:02:47,057 In three rounds of very intense 56 00:02:47,075 --> 00:02:49,334 And terrifying edge weapon-making competition. 57 00:02:49,486 --> 00:02:51,061 Now at the end of each one of those rounds, 58 00:02:51,079 --> 00:02:54,155 You're gonna present your work to our mostly kind 59 00:02:54,175 --> 00:02:57,067 And not-so-mentally-stable judges. 60 00:02:57,085 --> 00:02:59,903 Those judges are abs master smith, j. Neilson. 61 00:02:59,922 --> 00:03:02,406 ♪ ♪ 62 00:03:02,424 --> 00:03:05,091 Historic weapons re-creation specialist, dave baker. 63 00:03:05,244 --> 00:03:06,834 ♪ ♪ 64 00:03:06,854 --> 00:03:09,429 And edge weapons specialist and kali martial artist, 65 00:03:09,581 --> 00:03:10,914 Doug marcaida. 66 00:03:10,933 --> 00:03:15,360 ♪ ♪ 67 00:03:15,512 --> 00:03:17,196 Bladesmiths, in this first round of competition, 68 00:03:17,272 --> 00:03:20,032 Your task is to source your materials 69 00:03:20,183 --> 00:03:21,775 From our wall of torture tools. 70 00:03:21,927 --> 00:03:24,094 ♪ ♪ 71 00:03:24,112 --> 00:03:26,038 [man screaming] 72 00:03:26,189 --> 00:03:28,765 Now, you need to use at least two of these tools 73 00:03:28,784 --> 00:03:30,858 And forge them into your favorite horror blade 74 00:03:30,878 --> 00:03:32,527 From cinematic history. 75 00:03:32,546 --> 00:03:35,547 - I'm already thinking about okay, slasher knife, 76 00:03:35,699 --> 00:03:37,441 Something horror-ish. 77 00:03:37,459 --> 00:03:39,885 I figure I'd try to do something to make chucky proud. 78 00:03:40,036 --> 00:03:41,945 - In the second round of competition, 79 00:03:41,964 --> 00:03:43,204 You're gonna add handles to your blades, 80 00:03:43,224 --> 00:03:45,131 Turning them into fully functioning weapons. 81 00:03:45,284 --> 00:03:47,117 At which point the judges are gonna check for strength 82 00:03:47,135 --> 00:03:50,229 And durability in a haunted tv chop. 83 00:03:50,305 --> 00:03:51,805 They're gonna check your edge retention 84 00:03:51,957 --> 00:03:54,808 In a possessed clown slice. 85 00:03:54,960 --> 00:03:58,886 At the end of each round, there will be an execution. 86 00:03:58,906 --> 00:04:01,131 We have three hours on the clock. 87 00:04:01,149 --> 00:04:04,468 Good luck, stay sharp. Your time starts now. 88 00:04:04,486 --> 00:04:07,061 ♪ ♪ 89 00:04:07,081 --> 00:04:10,231 - Really hoping we see some horror-inspired blades. 90 00:04:10,251 --> 00:04:13,418 - I would love to see the oversized kitchen knife 91 00:04:13,570 --> 00:04:15,645 Or the paper cutter blade. 92 00:04:15,664 --> 00:04:17,647 - That's a good one. 93 00:04:17,666 --> 00:04:19,483 - I've got more than a passing familiarity 94 00:04:19,501 --> 00:04:21,743 With john carpenter's classic "Halloween." 95 00:04:21,762 --> 00:04:24,096 So I figure, chef knives from hell, 96 00:04:24,172 --> 00:04:26,748 That's going to be my starting point. 97 00:04:26,767 --> 00:04:28,658 I'm gonna go for a canister. 98 00:04:28,677 --> 00:04:31,919 I grabbed a chainsaw and a bracing bit. 99 00:04:31,939 --> 00:04:33,272 - Drill bits, in general, 100 00:04:33,423 --> 00:04:35,999 Are not the greatest steel to make knives out of. 101 00:04:36,001 --> 00:04:38,092 Some of them are just a mild steel 102 00:04:38,112 --> 00:04:40,854 With a hardened steel tip on them. 103 00:04:41,006 --> 00:04:42,597 - Get it back on there. 104 00:04:42,616 --> 00:04:44,116 - In my experience you can get away with using metal 105 00:04:44,192 --> 00:04:47,119 That's a little more on the dirty side in the canister. 106 00:04:47,270 --> 00:04:49,179 So I just shoved my pieces in there, 107 00:04:49,197 --> 00:04:51,272 Sealed it up and off I went. 108 00:04:51,292 --> 00:04:53,683 - Pete's in the forge but I think he's taking a risk 109 00:04:53,702 --> 00:04:56,186 'cause he didn't do much cleaning at all. 110 00:04:56,204 --> 00:04:59,631 ♪ ♪ 111 00:04:59,783 --> 00:05:02,025 - Chain, I don't really like working with. 112 00:05:02,044 --> 00:05:04,528 But the handsaw and the sickle, 113 00:05:04,546 --> 00:05:06,805 I know that's good usable metal. 114 00:05:06,882 --> 00:05:09,032 Well, my plan today is gonna have to be 115 00:05:09,051 --> 00:05:11,143 I'll have to cut this up in small enough pieces 116 00:05:11,219 --> 00:05:13,145 And get it in a can. 117 00:05:13,296 --> 00:05:14,704 I get the rust cleaned off the sickle 118 00:05:14,723 --> 00:05:16,464 'cause it was pretty rusty. 119 00:05:16,483 --> 00:05:19,467 Dirty metal will not weld. 120 00:05:19,486 --> 00:05:21,711 - Bobby did grind that scythe down 121 00:05:21,730 --> 00:05:23,547 Just so he can chop it up and put it in a can. 122 00:05:23,565 --> 00:05:24,731 - Perfect. - That's good. 123 00:05:24,883 --> 00:05:28,142 ♪ ♪ 124 00:05:28,162 --> 00:05:31,496 - Jordan's hair is just moving when he's not moving. 125 00:05:31,648 --> 00:05:34,482 - It's alive. - It's possessed. 126 00:05:34,501 --> 00:05:37,169 - My favorite horror movie is probably "Friday the 13th." 127 00:05:37,320 --> 00:05:39,746 Those are like the first ones I got to watch. 128 00:05:39,898 --> 00:05:41,748 And I was hooked after that. 129 00:05:41,900 --> 00:05:43,491 I know that the chainsaw and the hand saws 130 00:05:43,510 --> 00:05:46,845 Are gonna be a hardenable material. 131 00:05:46,922 --> 00:05:49,330 I get my first chainsaw and everything in there. 132 00:05:49,350 --> 00:05:51,165 Grab another chainsaw. 133 00:05:51,185 --> 00:05:55,579 I know for a fact that it's gonna be plenty of steel. 134 00:05:55,597 --> 00:05:58,506 So I just cut my lid and shove it down in ther, 135 00:05:58,525 --> 00:06:01,026 Good and tight. 136 00:06:01,103 --> 00:06:03,528 - I'm gonna grab a chainsaw and I'm gonna grab 137 00:06:03,680 --> 00:06:07,181 The largest saw blade that I can get. 138 00:06:07,201 --> 00:06:09,016 I'll put this right in the center. 139 00:06:09,036 --> 00:06:13,613 And I know that I'm gonna have good steel on my edge. 140 00:06:13,765 --> 00:06:16,600 But there's not enough for one piece. 141 00:06:16,618 --> 00:06:19,193 It's gonna be damascus or canister. 142 00:06:19,213 --> 00:06:22,381 And I'm like, "this is my worst nightmare right here. 143 00:06:22,532 --> 00:06:23,940 This is it." 144 00:06:23,959 --> 00:06:25,625 - So we've got four cans going. 145 00:06:25,777 --> 00:06:27,886 - And I don't see anybody have any white out 146 00:06:28,037 --> 00:06:29,796 On their table, which is a good sign. 147 00:06:29,948 --> 00:06:31,556 - Yeah, we didn't ask them to peel the cans. 148 00:06:31,708 --> 00:06:34,393 - Right. - Come on, come on, work. 149 00:06:34,544 --> 00:06:37,044 - James has dumped all the powder out of his can. 150 00:06:37,064 --> 00:06:38,455 - Ugh. - Oh, my god. 151 00:06:38,457 --> 00:06:41,124 - I gotta quit rushing. Calm down. 152 00:06:41,126 --> 00:06:43,793 You got this. Pourin' it back in. 153 00:06:43,812 --> 00:06:46,129 I'm trying to get things in there stuffed. 154 00:06:46,148 --> 00:06:47,631 I'm welding. 155 00:06:47,649 --> 00:06:50,409 - James's prep time is taking way too long. 156 00:06:50,485 --> 00:06:52,577 - Finally, I put her in the forge. 157 00:06:52,654 --> 00:06:56,063 - Bladesmiths, you have two hours remaining! 158 00:06:56,083 --> 00:06:58,566 - During the first press, one of those presses 159 00:06:58,585 --> 00:07:00,143 Has got to make it set 160 00:07:00,162 --> 00:07:03,313 'cause if that doesn't happen, you've got no billet. 161 00:07:03,331 --> 00:07:04,739 After I've got a couple of passes, 162 00:07:04,758 --> 00:07:08,743 I've got a square with these little ears on the end. 163 00:07:08,762 --> 00:07:11,078 - Peter's pressing everything down from top and bottom 164 00:07:11,098 --> 00:07:13,265 As opposed to working all four directions. 165 00:07:13,416 --> 00:07:14,991 - That can cause a big problem 166 00:07:15,010 --> 00:07:16,918 Because the material inside is shifting around. 167 00:07:16,937 --> 00:07:18,511 - It certainly could. 168 00:07:18,664 --> 00:07:21,848 - But then I see voids along that edge. 169 00:07:22,000 --> 00:07:24,091 That's worrisome. 170 00:07:24,111 --> 00:07:27,337 I have to make the decision. Do I start over or not? 171 00:07:27,355 --> 00:07:31,508 If I start over, I've lost about an hour. 172 00:07:31,526 --> 00:07:33,860 Welds appearing to be setting at least a little bit. 173 00:07:34,012 --> 00:07:35,195 That's great. 174 00:07:35,347 --> 00:07:37,347 I'm going to just grind the ears off 175 00:07:37,365 --> 00:07:39,958 And hope everything is okay when I'm done. 176 00:07:40,109 --> 00:07:42,443 I'm gonna have less steel than I intended 177 00:07:42,463 --> 00:07:44,204 But I can make this billet work. 178 00:07:44,356 --> 00:07:46,189 ♪ ♪ 179 00:07:46,208 --> 00:07:49,209 [person screaming] 180 00:07:49,361 --> 00:07:51,711 - She's getting there now, baby. 181 00:07:51,863 --> 00:07:54,121 - There ya go. That's what you wanna see. 182 00:07:54,141 --> 00:07:56,475 - Bobby's is almost hard to look at. It's so bright. 183 00:07:56,551 --> 00:07:58,292 That's--that's good. 184 00:07:58,312 --> 00:08:01,371 - Go ahead and get my first good smashes on each side 185 00:08:01,389 --> 00:08:04,816 Of it and get me a one chunk of steel. 186 00:08:04,968 --> 00:08:08,320 - Bobby and jordan are really working with good temperatures. 187 00:08:08,471 --> 00:08:11,214 - Now that I have my forge weld set and everything, 188 00:08:11,233 --> 00:08:12,899 I just started drawin' it ou. 189 00:08:13,051 --> 00:08:14,826 I wanted to leave the blade pretty meaty, 190 00:08:14,903 --> 00:08:17,829 'cause I know that I still need to grind a lot of that can off. 191 00:08:17,906 --> 00:08:21,891 - You guys have an hour and 15 minutes left! 192 00:08:21,910 --> 00:08:24,002 - As I'm drawing out my canister, 193 00:08:24,153 --> 00:08:27,989 I do start noticing I'm gettin' quite a bit heavy and limp 194 00:08:28,008 --> 00:08:29,174 But I wanted to make sure 195 00:08:29,251 --> 00:08:32,585 That I would have something to waste. 196 00:08:32,738 --> 00:08:35,905 - James's blade is so long. 197 00:08:35,924 --> 00:08:37,924 - Then I see out of the corner of my eye... 198 00:08:38,076 --> 00:08:38,850 ♪ ♪ 199 00:08:39,002 --> 00:08:40,519 Wh-what is that? 200 00:08:40,670 --> 00:08:43,004 - I'm watching you, james. 201 00:08:43,023 --> 00:08:45,915 - Whoa, whoa, who's that? 202 00:08:45,934 --> 00:08:49,419 - Someone's stalking the room. [laughs] 203 00:08:49,437 --> 00:08:50,862 - I just stay at it, you kno, 204 00:08:51,014 --> 00:08:53,198 Try and make sure he don't mess with me. 205 00:08:53,349 --> 00:08:56,092 - [cackling] 206 00:08:56,111 --> 00:08:58,945 ♪ ♪ 207 00:08:59,097 --> 00:09:01,022 - You good? - I got it out of my system. 208 00:09:01,041 --> 00:09:02,932 - [laughing] all right. 209 00:09:02,951 --> 00:09:05,210 - I finally got my blade pretty much the shape I wan. 210 00:09:05,361 --> 00:09:08,046 Might as well get the holes in the handle. 211 00:09:08,197 --> 00:09:10,940 I'm using the drifts. That's what I use at home. 212 00:09:10,959 --> 00:09:12,050 - Nothing wrong with old school 213 00:09:12,201 --> 00:09:15,220 As long as you can make it happen fast. 214 00:09:15,297 --> 00:09:19,949 - And I forgot to dunk my drift in the water. 215 00:09:19,968 --> 00:09:21,301 My drift is still hot 216 00:09:21,453 --> 00:09:24,211 And it's riveting itself inside the handle. 217 00:09:24,231 --> 00:09:25,730 - Uh-oh, that's not good. 218 00:09:25,882 --> 00:09:27,214 - Kay. 219 00:09:27,234 --> 00:09:30,960 - If you drive it in too far and don't cool it enough, 220 00:09:30,979 --> 00:09:33,813 The drift can swell and then it will be stuck there. 221 00:09:33,965 --> 00:09:36,557 - This is where the lens goes wee, wee, wee, wee. 222 00:09:36,577 --> 00:09:38,076 [sharp, high-pitched tones] 223 00:09:38,227 --> 00:09:39,986 - This is going to completely defeat me. 224 00:09:40,138 --> 00:09:45,250 ♪ ♪ 225 00:09:45,401 --> 00:09:46,751 Well, when it doubt... 226 00:09:46,903 --> 00:09:48,253 I could either drive it in further to force the hole 227 00:09:48,404 --> 00:09:50,997 Even bigger, or I could grind it 228 00:09:51,149 --> 00:09:53,074 A little smaller if it's sticking out enough. 229 00:09:53,093 --> 00:09:54,575 How embarrassing. 230 00:09:54,595 --> 00:09:56,486 The grinder is gonna be a hair quicker. 231 00:09:56,504 --> 00:09:58,597 - I appreciate the drifting of holes but it-- 232 00:09:58,748 --> 00:10:02,267 It--this has been 15 minutes. 233 00:10:02,418 --> 00:10:06,420 - All right, bladesmiths, you have 30 minutes left! 234 00:10:06,440 --> 00:10:07,680 - There we go. Bobby's on the horn 235 00:10:07,833 --> 00:10:09,774 Of the anvil putting a little recurve in. 236 00:10:09,926 --> 00:10:11,517 - I'm liking bobby's profile. 237 00:10:11,670 --> 00:10:13,278 - Yeah, me too. 238 00:10:13,429 --> 00:10:15,839 - I decided to give a little recurve to it 239 00:10:15,857 --> 00:10:19,843 And make it more of a slasher-style knife. 240 00:10:19,861 --> 00:10:22,770 ♪ ♪ 241 00:10:22,789 --> 00:10:26,291 - I'm making a machete. 242 00:10:26,368 --> 00:10:29,018 Gotta make something from "Friday the 13th." 243 00:10:29,037 --> 00:10:30,687 - You know what james is working on, 244 00:10:30,705 --> 00:10:33,948 It's definitely got a jason voorhees feel to it. 245 00:10:33,967 --> 00:10:35,692 - I'm making a machete. 246 00:10:35,710 --> 00:10:38,637 It's good for hacking limbs off of trees and people 247 00:10:38,713 --> 00:10:42,532 And it's always in a horror movie somewhere. 248 00:10:42,534 --> 00:10:45,201 [person giggling menacingly] 249 00:10:45,220 --> 00:10:46,645 ♪ ♪ 250 00:10:46,796 --> 00:10:48,146 - Peter just quenched. 251 00:10:48,223 --> 00:10:51,040 - It was looking pretty thin from here. 252 00:10:51,059 --> 00:10:55,879 - And when I take it out, it's still straight. 253 00:10:55,897 --> 00:10:57,397 Well, that's nice. 254 00:10:57,549 --> 00:11:00,383 It's time to start hogging that can off. 255 00:11:00,402 --> 00:11:03,569 But then after a perfectly straight out of the quench, 256 00:11:03,722 --> 00:11:06,831 Now I've got a warp. I'm gonna have to deal with it 257 00:11:06,908 --> 00:11:10,393 In round two, should I make it that far. 258 00:11:10,412 --> 00:11:13,988 - Bobby quenched his blade super hot. 259 00:11:14,007 --> 00:11:15,415 - Pull it out, 260 00:11:15,567 --> 00:11:18,735 I think I'm pretty good with the blade. 261 00:11:18,753 --> 00:11:19,919 I'm gonna try to go ahead 262 00:11:20,071 --> 00:11:24,407 And put the bevels on it and go from there. 263 00:11:24,426 --> 00:11:26,000 - Too hot. Too hot. Too hot. 264 00:11:26,019 --> 00:11:27,519 - There's a quench another. [all groaning] 265 00:11:27,670 --> 00:11:30,855 That's two really hot quenches today. 266 00:11:30,932 --> 00:11:33,933 - I pull it out. Everything looks good. 267 00:11:34,085 --> 00:11:36,361 And I'm just hogging material off the 36 grit. 268 00:11:36,438 --> 00:11:38,938 ♪ ♪ 269 00:11:39,090 --> 00:11:42,016 - Oh, another quench. - All right. 270 00:11:42,035 --> 00:11:44,852 James came back from the depths. 271 00:11:44,871 --> 00:11:46,854 - I've got just a slight warp. 272 00:11:46,873 --> 00:11:47,931 [bleep]. 273 00:11:47,949 --> 00:11:49,207 I just got a few minutes. 274 00:11:49,284 --> 00:11:51,768 There's no going back here. This is it. 275 00:11:51,786 --> 00:11:54,437 I might be able to finish grinding some of it out. 276 00:11:54,456 --> 00:11:56,456 If I make it to round two, 277 00:11:56,608 --> 00:11:58,699 That'll be the biggest thing to address. 278 00:11:58,719 --> 00:12:03,555 - Five, four, three, two, one. 279 00:12:03,631 --> 00:12:05,039 Bladesmiths, turn off your machines. 280 00:12:05,058 --> 00:12:06,466 - Whoo! - Put down your tools. 281 00:12:06,618 --> 00:12:09,561 First round of this terrifying competition is over. 282 00:12:09,637 --> 00:12:12,230 - Whoo. 283 00:12:12,307 --> 00:12:15,567 - I'm standing there looking down at my blade, thinking, 284 00:12:15,643 --> 00:12:19,128 "you did good. That looks like jason's knife." 285 00:12:19,147 --> 00:12:21,631 I think he would be proud. 286 00:12:21,649 --> 00:12:25,726 ♪ ♪ 287 00:12:25,746 --> 00:12:26,911 - All right, gentlemen, 288 00:12:27,063 --> 00:12:28,246 In the first three hours of this competition, 289 00:12:28,323 --> 00:12:30,640 You took two tools from our torture chamber 290 00:12:30,658 --> 00:12:34,477 And repurposed them into horrifying blades. 291 00:12:34,496 --> 00:12:37,589 But the time has come for the first execution. 292 00:12:37,665 --> 00:12:39,649 Peter, you're up first. Please present your work. 293 00:12:39,667 --> 00:12:41,926 ♪ ♪ 294 00:12:42,003 --> 00:12:44,003 - Peter, let's talk about your design here. 295 00:12:44,155 --> 00:12:45,505 I think there's nothing more menacing 296 00:12:45,657 --> 00:12:47,748 Than where you see something pointy 297 00:12:47,768 --> 00:12:49,768 That may thrust and penetrate you. 298 00:12:49,844 --> 00:12:51,494 To me, that's terrifying. 299 00:12:51,513 --> 00:12:55,515 Your blade does have a little bit of a warp. 300 00:12:55,667 --> 00:12:58,167 The handle, a little bit on the longer side 301 00:12:58,186 --> 00:13:00,019 But we'll see what happens if you move forward, 302 00:13:00,171 --> 00:13:02,505 How you can adjust that, but overall, 303 00:13:02,524 --> 00:13:04,949 Good job. 304 00:13:05,101 --> 00:13:06,843 - Jordan, you're up next. Please present your work. 305 00:13:06,861 --> 00:13:09,846 ♪ ♪ 306 00:13:09,864 --> 00:13:11,605 - First scene of the horror movie, 307 00:13:11,625 --> 00:13:14,125 Old school butcher shop. 308 00:13:14,202 --> 00:13:15,868 Foreshadowing, they put that knife on the thing. 309 00:13:16,021 --> 00:13:17,520 You know they're coming back to that knife. 310 00:13:17,539 --> 00:13:20,465 It's got a really great profile to it. 311 00:13:20,616 --> 00:13:22,616 What I really like is the fact 312 00:13:22,636 --> 00:13:25,044 That you've got some really solid steel here. 313 00:13:25,196 --> 00:13:28,531 You've got some mass steel to work with. 314 00:13:28,550 --> 00:13:29,715 Good job. 315 00:13:29,868 --> 00:13:31,292 - Thank you. - James, you ready? 316 00:13:31,311 --> 00:13:32,477 - Ready as I'm gonna be. 317 00:13:32,554 --> 00:13:35,038 - Let's see what you got. 318 00:13:35,056 --> 00:13:36,706 ♪ ♪ 319 00:13:36,724 --> 00:13:38,966 - All right, james, I like the old machete look. 320 00:13:38,985 --> 00:13:40,543 It's definitely got 321 00:13:40,562 --> 00:13:43,546 A jason vorhees kind of look to it. 322 00:13:43,565 --> 00:13:46,974 My biggest concern is the way this blade moves. 323 00:13:46,993 --> 00:13:49,052 It's actually kind of snaking. 324 00:13:49,070 --> 00:13:51,387 It's got like an odd twist to it. 325 00:13:51,406 --> 00:13:53,147 If you move forward, 326 00:13:53,166 --> 00:13:54,499 I'd like to see you address those issues. 327 00:13:54,576 --> 00:13:56,742 Good job. - Thank you. 328 00:13:56,895 --> 00:13:59,003 - Bobby, please present your work. 329 00:14:00,507 --> 00:14:02,006 ♪ ♪ 330 00:14:02,083 --> 00:14:04,400 - All right, bobby, let's talk about your design here. 331 00:14:04,402 --> 00:14:07,679 The blade's already eager to reach out and cut its victim. 332 00:14:07,830 --> 00:14:10,682 Your steel is solid. 333 00:14:10,758 --> 00:14:13,184 I can see some of damascus pattern that you have here. 334 00:14:13,336 --> 00:14:17,188 But your edge here is wavy. If you move forward, 335 00:14:17,340 --> 00:14:20,433 It needs some refining but it's already terrifying. 336 00:14:20,585 --> 00:14:22,585 Good job. - Thank you. 337 00:14:22,604 --> 00:14:24,362 ♪ ♪ 338 00:14:24,439 --> 00:14:25,922 - Well, gentlemen, with this first round, 339 00:14:25,940 --> 00:14:27,866 We tried to scare you guys. 340 00:14:27,942 --> 00:14:30,034 And you all came through with great viable blades. 341 00:14:30,186 --> 00:14:31,703 But in this competition, 342 00:14:31,779 --> 00:14:33,763 Only three of you move forward into round two, 343 00:14:33,781 --> 00:14:36,766 Which means somebody is gonna be heading home. 344 00:14:36,784 --> 00:14:39,435 Today, the bladesmith leaving the forge is... 345 00:14:39,454 --> 00:14:42,955 ♪ ♪ 346 00:14:43,108 --> 00:14:44,957 James. 347 00:14:45,110 --> 00:14:46,217 Unfortunately, you're not gonna move forwad 348 00:14:46,294 --> 00:14:47,443 In this competition. 349 00:14:47,462 --> 00:14:49,053 And dave's gonna tell you why. 350 00:14:49,130 --> 00:14:50,388 - James, in the first round, 351 00:14:50,539 --> 00:14:52,390 We have four blades come in that are all solid. 352 00:14:52,467 --> 00:14:54,133 We have to look at the smaller things. 353 00:14:54,285 --> 00:14:55,727 And with those warps in your blade, 354 00:14:55,878 --> 00:14:57,803 You've just got more things to do in the round two. 355 00:14:57,956 --> 00:14:59,138 That's why we're letting you go. 356 00:14:59,290 --> 00:15:01,065 - I understand. 357 00:15:01,142 --> 00:15:02,883 - Well, james, you're clearly a talented smith. 358 00:15:02,903 --> 00:15:04,644 But unfortunately, I'm gonna have to ask you 359 00:15:04,796 --> 00:15:08,631 To please surrender your work and step off the forge floor. 360 00:15:08,650 --> 00:15:11,242 - I'm definitely the first one taken out in the movie, 361 00:15:11,394 --> 00:15:12,969 That's for sure. 362 00:15:12,987 --> 00:15:17,490 I took a chance on letting the warp go and it was my downfall. 363 00:15:17,642 --> 00:15:20,401 I know that when I go home I'll just keep punching, 364 00:15:20,420 --> 00:15:23,813 Keep trying, keep refining my skills. 365 00:15:23,831 --> 00:15:26,315 ♪ ♪ 366 00:15:26,334 --> 00:15:27,759 - Well, gentlemen, congratulations. 367 00:15:27,835 --> 00:15:29,652 The three of you have made it through the first round 368 00:15:29,671 --> 00:15:31,763 Of our forge of fear competition. 369 00:15:31,914 --> 00:15:33,322 Now, you're moving to the second round 370 00:15:33,341 --> 00:15:34,507 Where you're gonna add handles to the blades, 371 00:15:34,659 --> 00:15:36,250 Turn them into fully functioning weapons. 372 00:15:36,269 --> 00:15:38,161 Now guys, you see in front of you, 373 00:15:38,179 --> 00:15:39,753 We've given you each a little bit of a gift. 374 00:15:39,773 --> 00:15:41,105 Go ahead and open those up for us. 375 00:15:41,257 --> 00:15:42,665 - [chuckles] 376 00:15:42,684 --> 00:15:45,518 ♪ ♪ 377 00:15:45,670 --> 00:15:48,947 - What you guys have there are vampire-hunting kits. 378 00:15:49,098 --> 00:15:50,597 Gentlemen, for the second round of competition, 379 00:15:50,617 --> 00:15:52,450 That is all you have for handle materials. 380 00:15:52,601 --> 00:15:56,621 The pantry is closed aside from using pin stock. 381 00:15:56,772 --> 00:15:59,849 - Um, the holy water is not gonna do me too much good. 382 00:15:59,867 --> 00:16:01,184 But the stakes--the stakes 383 00:16:01,202 --> 00:16:03,962 Are made of some good serviceable wood. 384 00:16:04,038 --> 00:16:05,612 - Now, after this round is complete, 385 00:16:05,632 --> 00:16:07,523 Judges are gonna check for strength and durability 386 00:16:07,542 --> 00:16:10,802 In a haunted tv chop and check for edge retention 387 00:16:10,878 --> 00:16:12,361 In a possessed clown slice. 388 00:16:12,380 --> 00:16:14,472 Bladesmiths, you have two hours on the clock. 389 00:16:14,549 --> 00:16:18,367 So good luck, stay sharp. Your time starts now. 390 00:16:18,386 --> 00:16:20,979 ♪ ♪ 391 00:16:21,055 --> 00:16:22,313 I think all the smiths are gonna end up 392 00:16:22,390 --> 00:16:23,648 Using the spike for the handles here. 393 00:16:23,799 --> 00:16:25,541 - Either that or they could take that hammer head 394 00:16:25,560 --> 00:16:27,877 And just slice scales out of that also. 395 00:16:27,895 --> 00:16:29,636 ♪ ♪ 396 00:16:29,656 --> 00:16:33,883 - The stakes are definitely my go-to because they are oak. 397 00:16:33,901 --> 00:16:37,495 I make handles out of oak all the time back home. 398 00:16:37,646 --> 00:16:40,723 I'm gonna go ahead and get the blade shaped out first. 399 00:16:40,742 --> 00:16:43,409 Split it down the center to get me two scales. 400 00:16:43,561 --> 00:16:45,819 - Bobby's still got issues with his edge. 401 00:16:45,839 --> 00:16:47,839 Is that something he could do after adding the handle on? 402 00:16:47,990 --> 00:16:49,398 - Guess that's what his plan is. 403 00:16:49,417 --> 00:16:51,009 ♪ ♪ 404 00:16:51,085 --> 00:16:52,585 - [humming] 405 00:16:52,737 --> 00:16:55,829 - I see peter getting ready to fix that warp. 406 00:16:55,849 --> 00:16:58,850 - Correcting a warp is a danger 'cause there's always a risk 407 00:16:59,001 --> 00:17:00,334 That you're gonna make so much heat 408 00:17:00,353 --> 00:17:02,745 That you're gonna ruin the heat treat at the edge. 409 00:17:02,764 --> 00:17:05,581 As I'm doing it, I'm watching the colors change 410 00:17:05,600 --> 00:17:07,416 From heating up the blade. 411 00:17:07,435 --> 00:17:09,360 I got my warp out of the blade. 412 00:17:09,512 --> 00:17:11,029 It's time to get my handle stuck 413 00:17:11,180 --> 00:17:12,938 And go on with what I was gonna do before. 414 00:17:13,091 --> 00:17:14,273 [person screams] 415 00:17:14,425 --> 00:17:16,534 - I'm sitting here working on the blade. 416 00:17:16,611 --> 00:17:18,519 I've got plenty of meat so I'm not really worried 417 00:17:18,538 --> 00:17:20,596 About gettin' too thin at all. 418 00:17:20,615 --> 00:17:22,523 - Bobby's got kind of this toothy edge. 419 00:17:22,542 --> 00:17:24,116 So he's got some cleanup work 420 00:17:24,269 --> 00:17:26,044 That really needs to happen to that blade. 421 00:17:26,195 --> 00:17:27,879 - Got--oh, [bleep]! 422 00:17:27,955 --> 00:17:29,363 - Okay. 423 00:17:29,382 --> 00:17:31,883 I'm gonna do a dry fit to the handle. 424 00:17:31,959 --> 00:17:34,610 - All right, let's see how peter does with this. 425 00:17:34,629 --> 00:17:37,538 - The hole through the wood, they're a little bit tight. 426 00:17:37,557 --> 00:17:39,632 I'm just going to make the holes a little bit bigger 427 00:17:39,784 --> 00:17:42,060 So the pins will slip in. 428 00:17:42,211 --> 00:17:44,287 Everything fits. All right then. 429 00:17:44,305 --> 00:17:47,065 ♪ ♪ 430 00:17:47,216 --> 00:17:49,308 - I need to start getting some holes in my tang 431 00:17:49,460 --> 00:17:53,129 So I can attach my handle scales. 432 00:17:53,131 --> 00:17:56,723 I get up closer to the blade and get that third hole. 433 00:17:56,743 --> 00:17:58,392 That bit ain't going nowhere. 434 00:17:58,411 --> 00:17:59,652 [bleep]. 435 00:17:59,804 --> 00:18:01,637 - Jordan is having some trouble. 436 00:18:01,656 --> 00:18:04,140 You can hear that drill press screaming right there. 437 00:18:04,142 --> 00:18:05,416 [drill press whirring] 438 00:18:05,493 --> 00:18:07,085 - I don't have time for this right now. 439 00:18:07,161 --> 00:18:09,812 - Bladesmiths, you have 90 minutes remaining. 440 00:18:09,831 --> 00:18:15,242 - [bleep]. 441 00:18:15,261 --> 00:18:16,819 So I finally decide. 442 00:18:16,838 --> 00:18:18,654 I get the map gas torch and soften up that tang, 443 00:18:18,673 --> 00:18:20,431 Just draw a little bit more of a temper on it 444 00:18:20,583 --> 00:18:21,507 So I can actually get through that. 445 00:18:21,659 --> 00:18:23,008 But I've got to be careful 446 00:18:23,161 --> 00:18:25,603 Because I don't want to ruin the heat treat. 447 00:18:25,754 --> 00:18:27,438 But I finally get those pilot holes drilled 448 00:18:27,515 --> 00:18:29,607 And I started dropping everything together. 449 00:18:29,684 --> 00:18:30,942 I'm a little behind the gun here, 450 00:18:31,018 --> 00:18:33,444 But I'm trying to catch back up. 451 00:18:33,521 --> 00:18:35,004 - I'm finished grinding my handle. 452 00:18:35,022 --> 00:18:39,024 It feels really good. So I'll go to burnin' it. 453 00:18:39,177 --> 00:18:40,934 - So bobby's doing a little scorch. 454 00:18:40,954 --> 00:18:43,179 I like that look. 455 00:18:43,197 --> 00:18:45,181 - I'm really pleased with the way it turned out. 456 00:18:45,199 --> 00:18:47,107 It's got the nice dark stripes in it. 457 00:18:47,127 --> 00:18:49,535 It's kind of slasher-ish. Whew. 458 00:18:49,687 --> 00:18:53,614 - Bladesmiths, you have 30 minutes before testing. 459 00:18:53,633 --> 00:18:55,633 - There's definitely a substantial 460 00:18:55,784 --> 00:18:57,877 Chunk of wood on there. I didn't really have time 461 00:18:58,029 --> 00:19:00,972 To go back and trim it like I normally would. 462 00:19:01,123 --> 00:19:04,533 And so I just start hogging material off. 463 00:19:04,552 --> 00:19:07,311 - Oh, the smell of burnt epoxy. 464 00:19:07,388 --> 00:19:09,963 - 15 minutes, guys. 465 00:19:09,983 --> 00:19:13,376 - Okay. Doug's criticism of the handle is correct. 466 00:19:13,394 --> 00:19:16,303 It should sit more snugly in the hand. 467 00:19:16,322 --> 00:19:19,806 So I thought I would deepen the part of the scales 468 00:19:19,826 --> 00:19:22,160 That kind of represent a pommel. 469 00:19:22,311 --> 00:19:24,811 - Peter has a gap where his tang really should be. 470 00:19:24,831 --> 00:19:26,480 - Well, if he doesn't fill that gap, 471 00:19:26,499 --> 00:19:28,407 That's gonna be a hotspot swinging at night. 472 00:19:28,559 --> 00:19:29,575 - Yeah. 473 00:19:29,727 --> 00:19:33,062 - I think I've got an edge I can work with. 474 00:19:33,080 --> 00:19:34,914 I got to do something about that gap. 475 00:19:35,066 --> 00:19:37,566 There's not really enough time to mix up more epoxy. 476 00:19:37,585 --> 00:19:41,253 So I decided to go with plan b. 477 00:19:41,406 --> 00:19:43,848 I decided to just smooth out those areas. 478 00:19:43,999 --> 00:19:45,925 It may not be ideal comfort, 479 00:19:46,077 --> 00:19:47,351 But it's not gonna harm anybody. 480 00:19:47,428 --> 00:19:49,245 I'm okay with that. 481 00:19:49,247 --> 00:19:53,582 - Five, four, three, two, one. 482 00:19:53,601 --> 00:19:55,008 Put down your tools. 483 00:19:55,028 --> 00:19:58,103 Second round of this competition is officially ove. 484 00:19:58,256 --> 00:20:01,273 - Five hours ago I started the competition with jack[bleep]. 485 00:20:01,426 --> 00:20:04,777 And now I've got a badass slasher blade. 486 00:20:04,929 --> 00:20:06,095 ♪ ♪ 487 00:20:06,113 --> 00:20:09,207 - [eerily] ♪ twinkle, twinkle ♪ 488 00:20:09,358 --> 00:20:10,616 ♪ little star ♪ 489 00:20:10,768 --> 00:20:13,602 - Bladesmiths, welcome to our strength test. 490 00:20:13,621 --> 00:20:17,381 The haunted television chop. 491 00:20:17,533 --> 00:20:18,865 [tv buzzing] 492 00:20:18,885 --> 00:20:22,111 I'm gonna take each of your horror-themed knives. 493 00:20:22,129 --> 00:20:24,204 I'm gonna beat them mercilessly 494 00:20:24,224 --> 00:20:26,615 Into our poltergeist-infested television. 495 00:20:26,634 --> 00:20:28,726 What your blades do to the television, 496 00:20:28,803 --> 00:20:30,210 I don't care about that. I want to see 497 00:20:30,230 --> 00:20:33,639 What our haunted television's gonna do to your blades. 498 00:20:33,791 --> 00:20:36,792 And today, I brought some friends with me. 499 00:20:36,811 --> 00:20:43,699 ♪ ♪ 500 00:20:53,995 --> 00:20:55,811 - The hell? 501 00:20:55,830 --> 00:20:59,423 - They're here. Bobby, how you feeling, buddy? 502 00:20:59,575 --> 00:21:01,000 - I'm scared to death. 503 00:21:01,152 --> 00:21:02,409 - Might get better, might get worse. 504 00:21:02,428 --> 00:21:03,819 Let's find out. 505 00:21:03,838 --> 00:21:05,263 ♪ ♪ 506 00:21:05,339 --> 00:21:06,989 - I feel really confident about my blade 507 00:21:07,008 --> 00:21:08,432 Going into the strength test. 508 00:21:08,509 --> 00:21:10,935 I should have no chipping and no rolling. 509 00:21:11,086 --> 00:21:13,437 I'm pretty sure the edge geometry that I put on 510 00:21:13,514 --> 00:21:16,165 There should hold up against the chop really wel. 511 00:21:16,183 --> 00:21:23,114 ♪ ♪ 512 00:21:27,028 --> 00:21:28,861 - [grunts] man. 513 00:21:29,013 --> 00:21:31,289 ♪ ♪ 514 00:21:31,440 --> 00:21:33,198 All right, bobby, you survived. 515 00:21:33,351 --> 00:21:34,941 There's no damage on the edge whatsoever. 516 00:21:34,961 --> 00:21:36,610 The handle's comfortable. 517 00:21:36,629 --> 00:21:39,021 Nice job on the scorching just to give it a little effect. 518 00:21:39,040 --> 00:21:40,631 Overall, good job. I like it. 519 00:21:40,783 --> 00:21:42,191 - Thank you. 520 00:21:42,193 --> 00:21:43,301 - All right, jordan, how you feeling? 521 00:21:43,377 --> 00:21:44,969 - A little creeped out but I'm ready. 522 00:21:45,046 --> 00:21:46,304 - That's all right. I'm used to that reaction. 523 00:21:46,380 --> 00:21:48,197 [laughter] 524 00:21:48,215 --> 00:21:50,533 - Dave's kinda looking at my blade a little harder 525 00:21:50,551 --> 00:21:52,034 Than I sort of expect. 526 00:21:52,053 --> 00:21:54,203 So, you know, really, I-- 527 00:21:54,221 --> 00:21:56,038 I felt like I was gonna [bleep] my pants a little bit. 528 00:21:56,057 --> 00:22:02,945 ♪ ♪ 529 00:22:11,889 --> 00:22:14,332 - All right, good job, jordan. Still got a good edge on ther. 530 00:22:14,408 --> 00:22:17,393 I don't see any glinting. Everything's straight. 531 00:22:17,411 --> 00:22:20,062 The handle was very comfortable to hold on to. 532 00:22:20,081 --> 00:22:22,006 Overall, I like it. Good job. 533 00:22:22,157 --> 00:22:23,323 - Awesome. Thank you. 534 00:22:23,343 --> 00:22:24,842 - Okay, peter, how are you feeling? 535 00:22:24,993 --> 00:22:26,235 - A little queasy. 536 00:22:26,253 --> 00:22:28,921 - Eh, it'll pass. 537 00:22:29,073 --> 00:22:32,074 - I'm worried about that gap I had in the handle. 538 00:22:32,093 --> 00:22:33,759 If I had just five more minutes, 539 00:22:33,911 --> 00:22:35,761 I could have made that go away. 540 00:22:35,913 --> 00:22:37,913 I really hope this works. 541 00:22:37,932 --> 00:22:44,862 ♪ ♪ 542 00:22:49,594 --> 00:22:52,370 - All right, peter, nice job. No problem on your edge at all. 543 00:22:52,446 --> 00:22:54,538 You got most of that warp out, which is nice. 544 00:22:54,690 --> 00:22:57,783 Your handle is a bit on the thin and long side. 545 00:22:57,935 --> 00:22:59,768 But it wasn't a problem to hold on to. 546 00:22:59,787 --> 00:23:02,605 I was worried about this gap that you had left back there 547 00:23:02,623 --> 00:23:04,440 But never even became an issue. 548 00:23:04,458 --> 00:23:06,050 Overall, good job. I like it. 549 00:23:06,201 --> 00:23:07,534 - Thank you. 550 00:23:07,553 --> 00:23:09,053 [thunder booms] 551 00:23:09,130 --> 00:23:11,614 [person giggling] 552 00:23:11,632 --> 00:23:14,558 - Bladesmiths, this is the sharpness tes. 553 00:23:14,710 --> 00:23:17,728 The possessed clown slice. 554 00:23:17,805 --> 00:23:19,304 To find out how sharp your weapons are, 555 00:23:19,457 --> 00:23:20,639 I'm gonna take your weapons, 556 00:23:20,791 --> 00:23:23,959 Try to cut cleanly on this possessed clown. 557 00:23:23,961 --> 00:23:25,403 Now, unlike the strength test, 558 00:23:25,554 --> 00:23:27,129 This is all about how sharp your weapons are 559 00:23:27,148 --> 00:23:28,964 And how clean our cuts are gonna be. 560 00:23:28,983 --> 00:23:30,482 Bobby, you're up first. You ready for this? 561 00:23:30,635 --> 00:23:32,726 - I reckon I am. - All right. Let's do this. 562 00:23:32,745 --> 00:23:35,079 - I'm thinking, "all right, you need to cut cleanly for me 563 00:23:35,230 --> 00:23:37,081 To get through this round." 564 00:23:37,158 --> 00:23:40,251 But I'm worried about the edge geometry that I put on there, 565 00:23:40,327 --> 00:23:42,478 Just couldn't get the edge on it like I wanted. 566 00:23:42,496 --> 00:23:51,153 ♪ ♪ 567 00:23:51,172 --> 00:23:53,246 ♪ ♪ 568 00:23:53,266 --> 00:23:54,748 [softly] oh. 569 00:23:54,767 --> 00:23:56,508 ♪ ♪ 570 00:23:56,661 --> 00:23:58,418 No. 571 00:23:58,438 --> 00:24:05,276 ♪ ♪ 572 00:24:07,930 --> 00:24:09,095 - All right, bobby. 573 00:24:09,115 --> 00:24:12,007 First up, I like the profile that you have. 574 00:24:12,026 --> 00:24:14,285 Your handle construction is smooth. 575 00:24:14,436 --> 00:24:17,196 Your edge, you've cut through the arms, 576 00:24:17,348 --> 00:24:20,291 Into the foam but not into the rope. 577 00:24:20,442 --> 00:24:22,460 Overall, sir, your weapon, it will cut. 578 00:24:22,536 --> 00:24:23,794 - Thank you. 579 00:24:23,871 --> 00:24:24,853 - Jordan, your turn. So are you ready? 580 00:24:24,855 --> 00:24:26,780 - Yeah, man. - Let's do this. 581 00:24:26,799 --> 00:24:33,637 ♪ ♪ 582 00:24:42,648 --> 00:24:45,224 ♪ ♪ 583 00:24:45,376 --> 00:24:47,985 - [chuckles] 584 00:24:48,062 --> 00:24:50,212 - All right, jordan, let's talk about your blade. 585 00:24:50,231 --> 00:24:52,381 Your handle construction is smooth. 586 00:24:52,399 --> 00:24:55,326 Your edge, it cuts nicely. 587 00:24:55,477 --> 00:24:57,477 It cut through in the drag and the leg. 588 00:24:57,497 --> 00:24:59,813 And when we're cutting into the stomach of the clown, 589 00:24:59,832 --> 00:25:01,499 It cuts very deep. 590 00:25:01,650 --> 00:25:04,393 Overall, sir, your weapon, it will cut. 591 00:25:04,411 --> 00:25:06,337 - All right. Thanks, doug. 592 00:25:06,413 --> 00:25:07,730 - Peter, it's your turn. So are you ready? 593 00:25:07,732 --> 00:25:09,006 - I'm looking forward to this. 594 00:25:09,083 --> 00:25:10,841 - Me, too. 595 00:25:10,918 --> 00:25:17,848 ♪ ♪ 596 00:25:25,099 --> 00:25:28,341 [person cackling] 597 00:25:28,361 --> 00:25:30,027 ♪ ♪ 598 00:25:30,104 --> 00:25:32,771 - All right, peter. First up, your handle construction. 599 00:25:32,923 --> 00:25:34,256 It is a little bit on the narrow side 600 00:25:34,275 --> 00:25:35,866 But I can wrap my hand around it 601 00:25:36,018 --> 00:25:38,277 And the flare right there gives me good retention. 602 00:25:38,429 --> 00:25:40,779 Your edge, it did cut the arm right there. 603 00:25:40,931 --> 00:25:42,706 In the legs, it also lacerated. 604 00:25:42,783 --> 00:25:45,042 And we came to the bowels, it emptied it out. 605 00:25:45,193 --> 00:25:47,378 Overall, sir, your weapon, it will cut. 606 00:25:47,454 --> 00:25:50,196 - Thank you. 607 00:25:50,216 --> 00:25:52,291 [eerie music box music] 608 00:25:52,443 --> 00:25:54,126 [tv buzzing] 609 00:25:54,278 --> 00:25:55,886 - Bladesmiths, in the first two rounds of the competition, 610 00:25:56,038 --> 00:25:57,888 We asked you to repurpose torture tools 611 00:25:57,965 --> 00:26:01,058 Into functioning blades, and you all delivered. 612 00:26:01,135 --> 00:26:04,787 But this is a competition and there will be an execution. 613 00:26:04,789 --> 00:26:06,212 The judges have made the decision. 614 00:26:06,232 --> 00:26:08,214 And the bladesmith leaving the forge is... 615 00:26:08,234 --> 00:26:11,384 ♪ ♪ 616 00:26:11,404 --> 00:26:14,071 Bobby. You fought hard. 617 00:26:14,222 --> 00:26:15,722 You brought us a great blade but unfortunately, 618 00:26:15,741 --> 00:26:17,316 You're not gonna move forward in this competition. 619 00:26:17,468 --> 00:26:18,892 And j. Is gonna tell you why. 620 00:26:18,911 --> 00:26:20,578 - Bobby, it was great watching you create 621 00:26:20,654 --> 00:26:23,747 Your horror-themed blade and you produced a great piece. 622 00:26:23,824 --> 00:26:26,232 But at the end of this dark, moonless night, 623 00:26:26,252 --> 00:26:28,085 Your blade just didn't have the edge the others did. 624 00:26:28,162 --> 00:26:29,494 And that's why we're sending you home. 625 00:26:29,647 --> 00:26:31,571 - I understand. 626 00:26:31,591 --> 00:26:32,923 - Well, bobby, we want to thank you for your hard work. 627 00:26:33,075 --> 00:26:34,666 You clearly have what it takes to be in this forge. 628 00:26:34,819 --> 00:26:37,319 But unfortunately your time in the forge of fear competition 629 00:26:37,338 --> 00:26:38,337 Is over. I'm gonna have to ask you 630 00:26:38,489 --> 00:26:41,081 To please step off the forge floor. 631 00:26:41,100 --> 00:26:42,266 - Thank you, guys. It was awesome to compete. 632 00:26:42,343 --> 00:26:43,434 - Good job, bobby. 633 00:26:43,510 --> 00:26:44,660 - Good job. - Thank you. 634 00:26:44,662 --> 00:26:46,345 - Well, clearly I got outperformed 635 00:26:46,497 --> 00:26:48,664 In the sharpness test. 636 00:26:48,682 --> 00:26:52,835 I absolutely see me making more spooky slasher-style blades 637 00:26:52,837 --> 00:26:54,278 When I get back home. 638 00:26:54,355 --> 00:26:55,929 They look cool when you're done with them. 639 00:26:55,948 --> 00:26:59,599 So I'm good to go. 640 00:26:59,619 --> 00:27:01,343 - Peter, jordan, congratulations, gentlemen. 641 00:27:01,362 --> 00:27:03,512 You're moving forward into the third and final round 642 00:27:03,530 --> 00:27:05,848 Of our forge of fear competition. 643 00:27:05,850 --> 00:27:07,273 Now, on this last round, 644 00:27:07,293 --> 00:27:09,034 We're sending you back to your home forges 645 00:27:09,186 --> 00:27:12,129 To work on an iconic weapon from cinematic horror history. 646 00:27:12,280 --> 00:27:13,947 You're gonna be building this. 647 00:27:13,966 --> 00:27:18,284 ♪ ♪ 648 00:27:18,304 --> 00:27:19,970 The fireman's axe. 649 00:27:20,047 --> 00:27:21,972 - [laughs] 650 00:27:22,049 --> 00:27:23,641 - The fireman's axe is a weapon of choice 651 00:27:23,717 --> 00:27:25,868 For some of the most terrifying psychopaths 652 00:27:25,870 --> 00:27:27,478 In the horror genre, 653 00:27:27,554 --> 00:27:29,647 From patrick bateman in "american psycho" 654 00:27:29,723 --> 00:27:33,375 To jack torrance in stanley kubrick's "the shining." 655 00:27:33,394 --> 00:27:36,211 Ironically, this notorious slasher was actually designed 656 00:27:36,213 --> 00:27:37,655 As a robust life-saving tool 657 00:27:37,806 --> 00:27:41,400 Used by brave firefighters around the world. 658 00:27:41,552 --> 00:27:43,994 Featuring a strong stout axe blade on one side 659 00:27:44,071 --> 00:27:46,221 And a sharp spike-like pick on the other, 660 00:27:46,240 --> 00:27:48,223 It's designed to break throuh doors and windows, 661 00:27:48,242 --> 00:27:50,409 Pry through obstacles, and clear debris 662 00:27:50,561 --> 00:27:53,003 To rescue people trapped in raging fires. 663 00:27:53,080 --> 00:27:56,507 Your axe heads need to feature a spike and a sharpened edge. 664 00:27:56,583 --> 00:27:59,343 Now, this axe head is a beast. 665 00:27:59,420 --> 00:28:01,828 It should come in at around six pounds. 666 00:28:01,847 --> 00:28:04,406 - I have a fair bit of experience making axes. 667 00:28:04,408 --> 00:28:06,183 I've made a few smaller ones. 668 00:28:06,334 --> 00:28:07,743 It's definitely gonna be a challenge, 669 00:28:07,761 --> 00:28:09,745 But I'm confident I'll knock it out. 670 00:28:09,763 --> 00:28:12,356 - Gentlemen, you have four days to build your fireman's axes. 671 00:28:12,507 --> 00:28:14,007 Good luck. We'll see you then. 672 00:28:14,026 --> 00:28:15,417 [both chuckle] 673 00:28:15,419 --> 00:28:18,028 [upbeat rock music] 674 00:28:18,180 --> 00:28:19,846 - I'm back in my home forge in l.A. 675 00:28:19,865 --> 00:28:22,700 And I'm looking forward to making a fireman's axe. 676 00:28:22,776 --> 00:28:24,109 That works. 677 00:28:24,261 --> 00:28:27,262 Doing a forge weld with it will be quite difficult 678 00:28:27,281 --> 00:28:29,873 So I'm gonna try and forge it in one piece without a weld. 679 00:28:29,950 --> 00:28:31,709 Well, we've penetrated about a quarter inch, 680 00:28:31,785 --> 00:28:34,378 So it's time for me to go to a narrower chisel 681 00:28:34,455 --> 00:28:37,197 That can take more manageable bites out of the steel. 682 00:28:37,216 --> 00:28:39,717 I only got to do this about 24 more times. 683 00:28:39,793 --> 00:28:42,553 It's gonna be tough beating jordan but I think 684 00:28:42,704 --> 00:28:45,371 I've got some things in my bag of tricks that he doesn't have. 685 00:28:45,391 --> 00:28:47,391 It's not much daylight but we got daylight. 686 00:28:47,468 --> 00:28:50,227 ♪ ♪ 687 00:28:50,304 --> 00:28:52,788 - Super excited to be back in my hometown 688 00:28:52,806 --> 00:28:54,714 Of rutherfordton, north carolina. 689 00:28:54,734 --> 00:28:56,066 Time to get to work on this fireman's axe. 690 00:28:56,218 --> 00:28:57,809 Eight inches should be plenty. 691 00:28:57,962 --> 00:28:59,403 I've made tomahawks and axes, 692 00:28:59,554 --> 00:29:00,979 But this is a little bit different 693 00:29:01,131 --> 00:29:02,981 With the spike and everything. 694 00:29:03,133 --> 00:29:06,985 So my plan today is to get my billets cut of the 80crv. 695 00:29:07,137 --> 00:29:09,413 That way I can forge weld the two pieces together 696 00:29:09,564 --> 00:29:11,990 And I already have my eye for my handle. 697 00:29:12,142 --> 00:29:14,476 So you can kind of see what it's starting to turn into. 698 00:29:14,478 --> 00:29:17,479 I've got my slot started there 699 00:29:17,481 --> 00:29:19,664 So I can drift out my handle hole. 700 00:29:19,817 --> 00:29:20,999 At the end of day one, 701 00:29:21,151 --> 00:29:24,428 I'm feeling like I'm a little bit behind. 702 00:29:24,505 --> 00:29:26,597 I'm worn out so I'm just ready to get some rest 703 00:29:26,673 --> 00:29:29,415 And get ready for day two. 704 00:29:29,435 --> 00:29:32,936 - Plan for today is number one, get all the engraving done. 705 00:29:33,013 --> 00:29:34,830 I'll do it the quickie way. 706 00:29:34,848 --> 00:29:37,516 I've got an extensive arts background 707 00:29:37,668 --> 00:29:39,668 That includes a lot of jewelry-making skills, 708 00:29:39,686 --> 00:29:42,428 So I'm going to do my own take on it. 709 00:29:42,448 --> 00:29:44,448 I'm going to clad it with brazing rods 710 00:29:44,599 --> 00:29:46,358 So we'll have a nice inlay effect. 711 00:29:46,510 --> 00:29:49,119 One side of the blade, I have a chinese dragon 712 00:29:49,196 --> 00:29:51,179 In memory of my father, and on the other side, 713 00:29:51,198 --> 00:29:54,291 I did a norse-style dragon in memory of my mother. 714 00:29:54,368 --> 00:29:56,109 ♪ ♪ 715 00:29:56,128 --> 00:29:59,612 I think I'm done with this thing for the day. 716 00:29:59,632 --> 00:30:02,374 - Day three, going into the heat treat, 717 00:30:02,526 --> 00:30:04,468 I'm not really concerned about warps that much. 718 00:30:04,545 --> 00:30:06,378 My biggest concern is any of these forge wels 719 00:30:06,530 --> 00:30:07,696 Where the pommel is. 720 00:30:07,698 --> 00:30:09,197 It's a very delicate process. 721 00:30:09,216 --> 00:30:11,550 Yeah, if the welds aren't successful, 722 00:30:11,702 --> 00:30:13,143 It's gonna to have to go all the way back to square one 723 00:30:13,220 --> 00:30:14,978 And start all over. 724 00:30:15,055 --> 00:30:17,147 I go with the spike first. 725 00:30:17,224 --> 00:30:19,799 And then I flip it over and quench the blade. 726 00:30:19,819 --> 00:30:22,377 ♪ ♪ 727 00:30:22,396 --> 00:30:23,803 Oh, yeah. 728 00:30:23,823 --> 00:30:26,548 File skates and it's absolutely beautiful. 729 00:30:26,567 --> 00:30:28,216 Tomorrow, I want to really focus on 730 00:30:28,235 --> 00:30:29,642 Just gettin' a really good fit up 731 00:30:29,662 --> 00:30:31,829 And some final design work on the axe. 732 00:30:31,905 --> 00:30:33,831 It's a lot better. 733 00:30:33,907 --> 00:30:35,833 - Last day. 734 00:30:35,909 --> 00:30:37,726 All right, ready to attempt to build I. 735 00:30:37,744 --> 00:30:40,745 I spent a lot of time trying to make it a bit of an art piece. 736 00:30:40,898 --> 00:30:42,488 I'm pretty happy with it. 737 00:30:42,508 --> 00:30:44,842 Took a lot of effort to get brass inlay 738 00:30:44,918 --> 00:30:47,069 Of the two dragons on there 739 00:30:47,071 --> 00:30:48,587 But that came out pretty well. 740 00:30:48,739 --> 00:30:50,163 Now I'm gonna get the handle ready. 741 00:30:50,182 --> 00:30:54,409 ♪ ♪ 742 00:30:54,428 --> 00:30:57,170 My handle has developed a crack right up the middle. 743 00:30:57,189 --> 00:30:59,005 ♪ ♪ 744 00:30:59,024 --> 00:31:00,858 That's worrisome. 745 00:31:00,934 --> 00:31:02,250 I don't know if I'm gonna be able 746 00:31:02,269 --> 00:31:04,486 To get this blade done in time. 747 00:31:09,034 --> 00:31:10,942 That's worrisome. It's from the main wedge. 748 00:31:11,095 --> 00:31:12,369 It split all the way down there. 749 00:31:12,520 --> 00:31:15,205 The judges could give me a hard time with that. 750 00:31:15,282 --> 00:31:17,099 I could try and feed some epoxy in there 751 00:31:17,117 --> 00:31:18,709 To hold that end together. 752 00:31:18,785 --> 00:31:19,601 But I do not have time to make another handle. 753 00:31:19,620 --> 00:31:22,104 ♪ ♪ 754 00:31:22,106 --> 00:31:23,881 Big brass collar might be fun. 755 00:31:23,957 --> 00:31:25,382 So I didn't want that to travel anywhere. 756 00:31:25,533 --> 00:31:28,385 So the next thing I did was I made a brass ferrule 757 00:31:28,536 --> 00:31:30,112 That will hold everything together. 758 00:31:30,130 --> 00:31:32,055 Structurally, I'm not worried about it. 759 00:31:32,207 --> 00:31:34,224 But I am still upset with myself that I, you know, 760 00:31:34,301 --> 00:31:36,560 Made that little mistake. After that, I wanted to o 761 00:31:36,711 --> 00:31:38,562 Something interesting with the handle, too. 762 00:31:38,639 --> 00:31:40,230 I wound up making a couple of branding irons 763 00:31:40,307 --> 00:31:43,716 And laying a scale pattern on by burning it in. 764 00:31:43,736 --> 00:31:44,976 I don't know if I'm gonna win or not, 765 00:31:45,129 --> 00:31:48,813 But I know nobody is gonna forget this thing. 766 00:31:48,966 --> 00:31:50,465 - Day four. 767 00:31:50,484 --> 00:31:52,317 I wanted to add a little bit of design to the handle 768 00:31:52,469 --> 00:31:54,894 So I did some tally marks for a body count. 769 00:31:54,914 --> 00:31:56,580 I think it's gonna look cool. 770 00:31:56,731 --> 00:31:58,749 So I'm getting ready to put the axe head onto the handl. 771 00:31:58,825 --> 00:32:02,477 I slide it on there, tap it onto the handle 772 00:32:02,496 --> 00:32:03,495 To make sure that everything's set good. 773 00:32:03,647 --> 00:32:04,829 Cool. 774 00:32:04,982 --> 00:32:06,648 So now I want to go back on that hickory handle 775 00:32:06,667 --> 00:32:08,574 And sort of char it a little bit 776 00:32:08,594 --> 00:32:11,929 To make it look like it's a really old found murder weapon. 777 00:32:12,005 --> 00:32:14,247 You don't see an axe murderer walking around 778 00:32:14,266 --> 00:32:15,824 With a brand new axe 779 00:32:15,842 --> 00:32:17,250 They had just picked up at the hardware store. 780 00:32:17,269 --> 00:32:18,918 [laughs] 781 00:32:18,938 --> 00:32:20,345 Look at that. 782 00:32:20,497 --> 00:32:22,422 I'm really happy with how that came out. 783 00:32:22,441 --> 00:32:25,834 [tense music] 784 00:32:25,852 --> 00:32:31,840 ♪ ♪ 785 00:32:31,858 --> 00:32:33,008 - Well, peter, jordan, guys, 786 00:32:33,010 --> 00:32:35,177 Welcome back to the forge of fear. 787 00:32:35,195 --> 00:32:37,512 We sent you back to your home forges to build your renditions 788 00:32:37,531 --> 00:32:40,106 Of the fireman's axes and guys, they look menacing. 789 00:32:40,125 --> 00:32:42,367 But before we get into testing, I wanna to hear about them. 790 00:32:42,519 --> 00:32:43,852 Peter, how'd the build go for you? 791 00:32:43,870 --> 00:32:45,945 - Threw me some curves. Had a hard time. 792 00:32:45,965 --> 00:32:48,298 Got through it, though. 793 00:32:48,375 --> 00:32:53,028 The handle is hickory with a brass color. 794 00:32:53,046 --> 00:32:56,047 And the blade is made out of a single piece of 5160. 795 00:32:56,200 --> 00:32:57,365 - Well, it looks fantastic, man. 796 00:32:57,384 --> 00:32:58,308 Jordan, how'd it go for you? 797 00:32:58,385 --> 00:33:01,461 - Everything went pretty smooth. 798 00:33:01,480 --> 00:33:03,371 The blade is 80crv2, 799 00:33:03,390 --> 00:33:04,648 The handle's made out of hickory 800 00:33:04,799 --> 00:33:07,484 With some hash marks there for a body count. 801 00:33:07,635 --> 00:33:10,136 Copper fittings and a walnut wedge. 802 00:33:10,155 --> 00:33:11,546 - Body count. 803 00:33:11,565 --> 00:33:12,714 Are you like admitting to something right now? 804 00:33:12,733 --> 00:33:13,657 - Don't know what you're talking about. 805 00:33:13,808 --> 00:33:15,884 - [laughs] 806 00:33:15,902 --> 00:33:17,327 Well, guys, there's really only one way we know 807 00:33:17,404 --> 00:33:18,553 How to figure out which one of you 808 00:33:18,555 --> 00:33:20,055 Is gonna leave here with the title 809 00:33:20,057 --> 00:33:22,224 Of "forged in fire" champion and a check for $10,000. 810 00:33:22,242 --> 00:33:24,409 We have three terrifying tests for you. 811 00:33:24,561 --> 00:33:26,819 We've got a strength test, we have a sharpness test, 812 00:33:26,839 --> 00:33:28,580 And up first, the keal. 813 00:33:28,732 --> 00:33:29,822 Doug. 814 00:33:29,842 --> 00:33:32,901 [thunder booms] 815 00:33:32,919 --> 00:33:36,571 - Bladesmiths, welcome to the keal test. 816 00:33:36,590 --> 00:33:38,015 Today I'm gonna to take your weapon 817 00:33:38,091 --> 00:33:41,351 And fend it against this horned demon. 818 00:33:41,428 --> 00:33:43,836 Peter, you're first. Shall we feed off its soul? 819 00:33:43,856 --> 00:33:45,022 - Oh, please. 820 00:33:45,098 --> 00:33:47,673 - All right, let's do it. 821 00:33:47,693 --> 00:33:50,752 - I hope my axe just decimates this demon. 822 00:33:50,771 --> 00:33:57,659 ♪ ♪ 823 00:34:10,123 --> 00:34:12,698 [person snickering] 824 00:34:13,794 --> 00:34:17,128 - All right, peter, let's talk about your axe here. 825 00:34:17,281 --> 00:34:19,114 The axe handle you have here is wide enough to where 826 00:34:19,132 --> 00:34:22,951 I can get a very good grip in wielding this weapon. 827 00:34:22,969 --> 00:34:24,452 Your axe head is very sharp. 828 00:34:24,471 --> 00:34:28,899 More importantly, sir, it will keal. 829 00:34:28,975 --> 00:34:30,292 - Thank you. 830 00:34:30,310 --> 00:34:31,384 - All right, jordan, you're up next. 831 00:34:31,403 --> 00:34:32,460 Are you ready for this? 832 00:34:32,462 --> 00:34:34,887 - Oh, yeah. - Let's do this. 833 00:34:34,907 --> 00:34:38,241 - Peter's digs deep, it's very sharp. 834 00:34:38,318 --> 00:34:40,226 It does exactly what it's supposed to. 835 00:34:40,245 --> 00:34:44,306 And then I'm reminded that this is the--the forge of fear. 836 00:34:44,324 --> 00:34:51,254 ♪ ♪ 837 00:34:57,596 --> 00:34:59,245 [thunder booms] 838 00:34:59,264 --> 00:35:01,156 [high-pitched screaming] 839 00:35:01,174 --> 00:35:02,657 [chuckles] 840 00:35:02,676 --> 00:35:05,102 ♪ ♪ 841 00:35:05,253 --> 00:35:06,728 - [laughs] 842 00:35:08,515 --> 00:35:11,499 - All right, jordan, let's talk about your fireman's axe. 843 00:35:11,518 --> 00:35:15,186 I love the feel and the shape of your handle. 844 00:35:15,339 --> 00:35:17,522 The head you have here is heavier 845 00:35:17,674 --> 00:35:22,344 So it really penetrates deep into this demon dummy. 846 00:35:22,362 --> 00:35:25,347 Your edge took no damage, whatsoever. 847 00:35:25,365 --> 00:35:28,608 And I think now we can add another notch to your handl. 848 00:35:28,627 --> 00:35:30,276 Overall, sir, 849 00:35:30,295 --> 00:35:34,189 Your fireman's axe, it will keal. 850 00:35:34,207 --> 00:35:35,357 - Thanks, doug. That's what I needed. 851 00:35:35,375 --> 00:35:37,467 ♪ ♪ 852 00:35:37,619 --> 00:35:39,803 - Hi, guys. 853 00:35:39,880 --> 00:35:42,305 [chuckles] 854 00:35:42,382 --> 00:35:45,142 Well, bladesmiths, welcome to our strength test. 855 00:35:45,293 --> 00:35:49,037 Our horror door chop. 856 00:35:49,055 --> 00:35:51,556 Now, what the axes do to the door is secondary 857 00:35:51,708 --> 00:35:53,725 To what the door does to your axes. 858 00:35:53,877 --> 00:35:56,636 But regardless, it's gonna be a hell of a lot of fun. 859 00:35:56,655 --> 00:35:58,046 Peter, you ready to go? 860 00:35:58,048 --> 00:35:59,230 - I'm ready. Let's go. 861 00:35:59,383 --> 00:36:00,882 - All right, let's do it. 862 00:36:00,901 --> 00:36:07,747 ♪ ♪ 863 00:36:21,421 --> 00:36:22,345 - [grunts] 864 00:36:25,425 --> 00:36:27,909 Becky, I'm home. 865 00:36:27,928 --> 00:36:30,169 ♪ ♪ 866 00:36:30,189 --> 00:36:32,580 All right, peter, nice job. Everything's still tight. 867 00:36:32,599 --> 00:36:35,859 ♪ ♪ 868 00:36:35,936 --> 00:36:40,939 You got a couple little small splits there from wedging I. 869 00:36:41,091 --> 00:36:43,775 Your spike, still perfectly sharp. 870 00:36:43,927 --> 00:36:46,761 And same with your edge. Still razor sharp. 871 00:36:46,780 --> 00:36:49,039 Good job. - Thank you much. 872 00:36:49,115 --> 00:36:50,765 - All right, jordan, you're up. 873 00:36:50,767 --> 00:36:53,101 You ready to give this pup of a door its medicine? 874 00:36:53,103 --> 00:36:55,528 - Oh, yeah. - Let's do it. 875 00:36:55,547 --> 00:36:57,939 - I'm kinda worried about this door chop. 876 00:36:57,941 --> 00:37:00,717 It's just a solid wood door. 877 00:37:00,868 --> 00:37:02,552 Hope my handle holds together. 878 00:37:02,629 --> 00:37:10,060 ♪ ♪ 879 00:37:10,136 --> 00:37:17,067 ♪ ♪ 880 00:37:25,469 --> 00:37:27,577 - All right, jordan, nice job. 881 00:37:27,654 --> 00:37:32,140 It's a much heavier axe, wider handle. 882 00:37:32,158 --> 00:37:33,975 Edge still razor sharp. 883 00:37:33,977 --> 00:37:37,087 Nothing loosened up. Real nice job. 884 00:37:37,163 --> 00:37:38,755 - Awesome. Thanks. 885 00:37:38,832 --> 00:37:41,091 ♪ ♪ 886 00:37:41,167 --> 00:37:44,761 - Bladesmiths, welcome to our sharpness test. 887 00:37:44,912 --> 00:37:47,931 The arm chop. 888 00:37:48,008 --> 00:37:50,008 Peter, you're up first. Are you ready, sir? 889 00:37:50,160 --> 00:37:51,268 - I am ready. - All right. 890 00:37:51,344 --> 00:37:52,936 Let's have some hand chops. 891 00:37:53,013 --> 00:37:59,901 ♪ ♪ 892 00:38:09,270 --> 00:38:12,289 All right, peter, sharp edges. 893 00:38:12,440 --> 00:38:14,682 And these are all very clean cuts, sir. 894 00:38:14,684 --> 00:38:18,019 Overall, your weapon. It will cut. 895 00:38:18,038 --> 00:38:19,445 - Thanks a ton. 896 00:38:19,464 --> 00:38:20,964 - All right, jordan, your turn, sir. Are you ready? 897 00:38:21,115 --> 00:38:23,115 - Oh, yeah. - All right. Let's do this. 898 00:38:23,135 --> 00:38:30,098 ♪ ♪ 899 00:38:41,895 --> 00:38:43,378 All right, jordan, even though it's heavier, 900 00:38:43,396 --> 00:38:45,897 It is the weight that's expected of a fireman's axe 901 00:38:46,049 --> 00:38:48,491 Because just let the weight fall into this 902 00:38:48,643 --> 00:38:50,718 And it cut cleanly on the arm. 903 00:38:50,737 --> 00:38:53,163 Overall, sir, your weapon, 904 00:38:53,314 --> 00:38:55,332 It will cut. 905 00:38:55,408 --> 00:38:56,666 - Thanks, doug. 906 00:38:57,836 --> 00:38:59,561 ♪ ♪ 907 00:38:59,563 --> 00:39:01,671 - Well, gentlemen, we tried to scare you guys away in this 908 00:39:01,823 --> 00:39:04,399 Forge of fear competition but you both stood up 909 00:39:04,417 --> 00:39:06,992 And showed us you guys have the skills it takes to be here. 910 00:39:07,012 --> 00:39:08,736 But the time has come for the judges to deliberate 911 00:39:08,738 --> 00:39:11,664 And decide which one of you is gonna go home with the win. 912 00:39:11,683 --> 00:39:13,350 So while they chat, I'm gonna ask you both 913 00:39:13,426 --> 00:39:14,851 To please step off the forge floor. 914 00:39:14,928 --> 00:39:18,188 ♪ ♪ 915 00:39:18,339 --> 00:39:21,265 It's been a wild ride, guys. J., what do you think? 916 00:39:21,418 --> 00:39:22,692 - Both beautiful pieces. 917 00:39:22,769 --> 00:39:25,420 They look like they tested evenly on everything. 918 00:39:25,438 --> 00:39:26,863 - Doug, what do you think? 919 00:39:27,014 --> 00:39:29,348 - What I see in peter's design, though beautiful, 920 00:39:29,368 --> 00:39:31,868 I'm looking at the finer details. 921 00:39:32,019 --> 00:39:34,704 Toward the axe head, I see a crack on both sides. 922 00:39:34,781 --> 00:39:38,708 Now this didn't happen during the test but it's there. 923 00:39:38,785 --> 00:39:40,359 - Dave, where do you stand? 924 00:39:40,379 --> 00:39:43,938 - Peter made a beautiful piece but jordan's weapon 925 00:39:43,940 --> 00:39:45,440 Is the weapon we're talking about. 926 00:39:45,442 --> 00:39:46,958 I mean, it's the tool 927 00:39:47,110 --> 00:39:49,794 That we actually sent them home to build. 928 00:39:49,946 --> 00:39:52,222 - Okay, so, dave, have you made a decision? 929 00:39:52,298 --> 00:39:53,448 - I have. 930 00:39:53,466 --> 00:39:54,949 - J., how about you? - Oh, yeah. 931 00:39:54,968 --> 00:39:56,451 - And doug? - I have. 932 00:39:56,469 --> 00:39:57,619 - All right, guys, we'll call them back in. 933 00:39:57,637 --> 00:39:58,895 [thunder booms] 934 00:39:58,972 --> 00:40:01,898 ♪ ♪ 935 00:40:02,049 --> 00:40:04,067 - Well, bladesmiths, it's not often we have a competition 936 00:40:04,218 --> 00:40:05,309 That's as close as this. 937 00:40:05,462 --> 00:40:07,237 Now looking at your fireman's axes, 938 00:40:07,313 --> 00:40:10,298 The raw talent that went into 'em is phenomenal. 939 00:40:10,300 --> 00:40:12,483 But in this competition, only one of you guys 940 00:40:12,636 --> 00:40:14,059 Will be going home with the title 941 00:40:14,079 --> 00:40:16,413 Of "forged in fire" champion and a check for $10,000. 942 00:40:16,564 --> 00:40:17,747 The judges have discussed it. 943 00:40:17,899 --> 00:40:20,324 It took a while but they made a decision. 944 00:40:20,477 --> 00:40:22,477 Today's "forged in fire" champion is... 945 00:40:22,495 --> 00:40:25,922 ♪ ♪ 946 00:40:25,999 --> 00:40:27,665 Jordan. Congratulations. 947 00:40:27,817 --> 00:40:29,592 Now, peter, you did a phenomenal job. 948 00:40:29,744 --> 00:40:31,261 But unfortunately, your blade's not gonna end up 949 00:40:31,412 --> 00:40:33,488 On the wall today. And j.'s gonna tell you why. 950 00:40:33,506 --> 00:40:35,432 - Peter, you did a fantastic job. 951 00:40:35,583 --> 00:40:37,767 And you brought us an axe that I would take home 952 00:40:37,844 --> 00:40:41,104 And use in a heartbeat, but we have a handle issue. 953 00:40:41,255 --> 00:40:44,499 We do have a crack that goes all the way through. 954 00:40:44,501 --> 00:40:47,110 And jordan's design is much closer 955 00:40:47,261 --> 00:40:49,612 To the example of the traditional fireman's axe. 956 00:40:49,764 --> 00:40:52,598 And that's why we didn't choose your weapon today. 957 00:40:52,617 --> 00:40:54,192 - Peter, you crushed it in the first couple rounds 958 00:40:54,344 --> 00:40:55,618 Of this competition. 959 00:40:55,695 --> 00:40:57,528 And you did phenomenally well in the last round. 960 00:40:57,681 --> 00:40:59,347 But unfortunately, your time in this competition has ended. 961 00:40:59,365 --> 00:41:00,457 I'm gonna have to ask you 962 00:41:00,533 --> 00:41:02,441 To please step off the forge floor. 963 00:41:02,461 --> 00:41:03,442 - Thank you, gentlemen. 964 00:41:03,462 --> 00:41:04,852 - Thank you. - Good job, peter. 965 00:41:04,871 --> 00:41:06,704 - You did great. - Fantastic job, man. 966 00:41:06,856 --> 00:41:09,040 - If I had another piece of wood lying around, 967 00:41:09,192 --> 00:41:12,360 I would have junked the handle and started over right then. 968 00:41:12,378 --> 00:41:14,529 But I respect the decision they made. 969 00:41:14,531 --> 00:41:16,047 And I loved this experience. 970 00:41:16,199 --> 00:41:19,291 One of the things I'm taking home is friendships. 971 00:41:19,311 --> 00:41:21,869 I-I made friends with everybody I competed against 972 00:41:21,871 --> 00:41:24,555 And we're going to remain friends. 973 00:41:24,708 --> 00:41:26,799 - Jordan, congratulations, man. 974 00:41:26,818 --> 00:41:28,209 That means you are the champion of "forged in fire" 975 00:41:28,228 --> 00:41:30,302 And you just won yourself a check for $10,000. 976 00:41:30,322 --> 00:41:32,822 Congratulations. 977 00:41:32,899 --> 00:41:34,382 - I'm super proud of what I was 978 00:41:34,384 --> 00:41:35,825 Able to accomplish, and you know, 979 00:41:35,902 --> 00:41:38,661 I just wanted to make my family and my community proud. 980 00:41:38,813 --> 00:41:40,722 - That thing is a beast. 981 00:41:40,724 --> 00:41:42,223 - My name is jordan jackson, 982 00:41:42,242 --> 00:41:44,000 And I'm the "forged in fire" champion. 983 00:41:44,077 --> 00:41:51,007 ♪ ♪