1 00:00:05,006 --> 00:00:06,897 [dramatic music] 2 00:00:06,915 --> 00:00:08,490 - Tonight in the forge, we are bringing back 3 00:00:08,509 --> 00:00:09,900 Some of "forged in fire's" 4 00:00:09,918 --> 00:00:12,678 Best bladesmiths and toughest american warriors 5 00:00:12,755 --> 00:00:15,906 To battle it out in four head-to-head duels. 6 00:00:15,924 --> 00:00:18,075 This is the armed forces tournament. 7 00:00:18,093 --> 00:00:19,409 ♪ ♪ 8 00:00:19,428 --> 00:00:22,079 Eight former competitors and u.S. Service members 9 00:00:22,097 --> 00:00:24,506 Will be redeployed to the forge to battle it out, 10 00:00:24,525 --> 00:00:29,102 Building a blade from start to finish in one five-hour round. 11 00:00:29,255 --> 00:00:32,756 The winner of each duel will take home a check for $2,000 12 00:00:32,775 --> 00:00:33,866 And earn themselves a seat 13 00:00:34,017 --> 00:00:36,351 In the final battle of our tournament, 14 00:00:36,370 --> 00:00:38,929 Where they will face tough competition 15 00:00:38,947 --> 00:00:41,765 And battle it out for a check for $10,000 16 00:00:41,784 --> 00:00:45,360 And the ever-coveted title of "forged in fire" champion. 17 00:00:45,379 --> 00:00:47,437 Tonight, the dueling begins. 18 00:00:47,456 --> 00:00:50,624 Up first, the e-4 mafia duel, 19 00:00:50,776 --> 00:00:52,200 Where a corporal from the marines 20 00:00:52,219 --> 00:00:55,036 Will go head to head with a specialist from the army. 21 00:00:55,056 --> 00:00:56,780 - The e means enlisted. 22 00:00:56,799 --> 00:00:59,224 So I was in enlisted men, and I got to the fourth rank, 23 00:00:59,301 --> 00:01:01,209 Which is corporal in marine corps. 24 00:01:01,228 --> 00:01:03,545 Marines, you know, they teach you to adapt and overcome. 25 00:01:03,564 --> 00:01:07,791 And so this time, my knife's gonna withstand anything. 26 00:01:07,810 --> 00:01:11,295 - I am not just trying to submit a completed blade. 27 00:01:11,313 --> 00:01:13,463 I'm trying to make a comeback. 28 00:01:13,482 --> 00:01:15,649 - And later, the two branch duel, 29 00:01:15,801 --> 00:01:17,801 Where a veteran from the army and the air force 30 00:01:17,820 --> 00:01:21,229 Goes up against a veteran from the navy and the air force. 31 00:01:21,248 --> 00:01:23,140 - Something that we're always taught in the service, 32 00:01:23,158 --> 00:01:24,474 Failure is not an option. 33 00:01:24,493 --> 00:01:26,476 I mean, you got to get the mission done. 34 00:01:26,495 --> 00:01:27,661 - It's great having served 35 00:01:27,813 --> 00:01:29,313 In two different branches of the service 36 00:01:29,331 --> 00:01:31,648 Because what you learn in one, you bring to the other. 37 00:01:31,667 --> 00:01:34,242 I just hope I succeed in this challenge. 38 00:01:34,261 --> 00:01:38,322 - The duels start now. 39 00:01:38,324 --> 00:01:40,157 [rock music] 40 00:01:40,175 --> 00:01:42,492 - My name is garrett elting, and I'm 29 years old. 41 00:01:42,511 --> 00:01:43,936 I'm a former marine. 42 00:01:44,087 --> 00:01:48,165 Did two tours to afghanistan and southern helmand province. 43 00:01:48,183 --> 00:01:50,334 The last time I was on "forged in fire," 44 00:01:50,352 --> 00:01:53,003 I got to the second round and I just happened 45 00:01:53,021 --> 00:01:56,598 To get a chip during the strength testing. 46 00:01:56,617 --> 00:01:58,600 Marines, you know, they teach you to adapt and overcome. 47 00:01:58,619 --> 00:02:03,180 And so this time, my knife is gonna withstand anything. 48 00:02:03,198 --> 00:02:06,350 - My name is robert guest. I'm from tacoma, washington. 49 00:02:06,368 --> 00:02:08,776 I joined the army in 2011. 50 00:02:08,796 --> 00:02:11,188 And I served until 2016. 51 00:02:11,206 --> 00:02:14,358 So my last time here, I struggled a little bit 52 00:02:14,376 --> 00:02:16,951 And the back end of it splits apart. 53 00:02:16,971 --> 00:02:20,197 I am feeling just absolutely defeated. 54 00:02:20,215 --> 00:02:23,049 If this doesn't work, I'm not moving on. 55 00:02:23,202 --> 00:02:24,792 Winning the duel and moving on to winning the tournament, 56 00:02:24,812 --> 00:02:27,871 For me, it's tangible growth that I can measure. 57 00:02:27,890 --> 00:02:30,223 ♪ ♪ 58 00:02:30,376 --> 00:02:32,133 - Bladesmiths, welcome back to the forge. 59 00:02:32,153 --> 00:02:33,727 Guys, I know I speak for everybody 60 00:02:33,879 --> 00:02:36,380 When I say thank you for your service to our country. 61 00:02:36,398 --> 00:02:38,806 And we're very happy to have you guys back in the forge. 62 00:02:38,826 --> 00:02:40,308 You are gonna take part 63 00:02:40,327 --> 00:02:43,311 In the armed forces redeployment tournament. 64 00:02:43,330 --> 00:02:46,498 Because we've got a corporal and a specialist in the house, 65 00:02:46,575 --> 00:02:48,892 This is the e-4 mafia challenge. 66 00:02:48,911 --> 00:02:50,318 - [laughs] 67 00:02:50,337 --> 00:02:52,562 - We've got five straight hours of forging competition 68 00:02:52,581 --> 00:02:54,564 Where the two of you guys are gonna battle it out 69 00:02:54,583 --> 00:02:55,899 For the duel title. 70 00:02:55,918 --> 00:02:59,586 Now, the winner of this duel is gonna get $2,000 71 00:02:59,738 --> 00:03:02,239 And a spot in the final round of our 72 00:03:02,257 --> 00:03:04,999 Armed forces redeployment tour championship. 73 00:03:05,019 --> 00:03:08,002 Now the winner of that will get a check for $10,000 74 00:03:08,022 --> 00:03:11,081 And that ever-coveted title of "forged in fire" champion. 75 00:03:11,099 --> 00:03:12,416 At the end of the round, you guys are gonna present 76 00:03:12,434 --> 00:03:14,008 Your work to our panel of expert judges 77 00:03:14,028 --> 00:03:15,252 Who will then test your blades, 78 00:03:15,270 --> 00:03:17,254 Give you a critique, and make an elimination. 79 00:03:17,272 --> 00:03:18,755 Today's judges are 80 00:03:18,774 --> 00:03:20,941 Two-time "forged in fire" champion, ben abbott, 81 00:03:21,093 --> 00:03:23,685 Historic weapons re-creation specialist, dave baker, 82 00:03:23,704 --> 00:03:27,097 And edge weapons specialist, doug marcaida. 83 00:03:27,115 --> 00:03:28,615 Now, guys, I'm sure you're very eager 84 00:03:28,767 --> 00:03:30,692 To find out what this tournament's all about. 85 00:03:30,711 --> 00:03:33,437 We have five random knife handles 86 00:03:33,455 --> 00:03:35,605 That are sticking out of an ammo crate. 87 00:03:35,624 --> 00:03:38,442 Attached to those handles are five unique blades 88 00:03:38,460 --> 00:03:40,126 From u.S. Military history. 89 00:03:40,279 --> 00:03:42,112 All of our duels have been chosen at random. 90 00:03:42,130 --> 00:03:43,889 And you guys are the first to go. 91 00:03:43,966 --> 00:03:45,782 What I want you guys to do is come together 92 00:03:45,801 --> 00:03:48,376 And decide collectively what blade you guys want 93 00:03:48,395 --> 00:03:51,546 To build based solely on the handle that you see. 94 00:03:51,565 --> 00:03:52,956 But keep in mind what you decide 95 00:03:52,975 --> 00:03:55,125 Is what you're stuck with for your duel. 96 00:03:55,143 --> 00:03:56,884 So, guys, I want you to talk amongst yourselves, 97 00:03:56,904 --> 00:03:58,219 Pick your poison, 98 00:03:58,239 --> 00:03:59,479 And let me know what you decide. 99 00:03:59,631 --> 00:04:00,814 - All right. One sucks. 100 00:04:00,966 --> 00:04:02,557 - Yeah, that's terrible. - And three sucks. 101 00:04:02,576 --> 00:04:04,225 - I don't want to do three either. 102 00:04:04,245 --> 00:04:05,802 - Garrett and I are both military. 103 00:04:05,821 --> 00:04:06,987 So we're comfortable working together. 104 00:04:07,139 --> 00:04:08,730 I've worked in joint post before. 105 00:04:08,749 --> 00:04:09,973 I'm sure he has as well. 106 00:04:09,992 --> 00:04:11,808 But it is exceptionally difficult 107 00:04:11,827 --> 00:04:13,643 Trying to pick something just based on its handle. 108 00:04:13,662 --> 00:04:15,979 It could have a really, really ornate handle 109 00:04:15,998 --> 00:04:17,572 And an incredibly simple blade. 110 00:04:17,591 --> 00:04:20,074 Two and four look like gonna be more easy to make handle wise. 111 00:04:20,094 --> 00:04:23,153 - Four's gonna be a chopper. - Four's got a weird tang too. 112 00:04:23,171 --> 00:04:24,912 - Man, I can almost guarantee you, number two 113 00:04:24,932 --> 00:04:26,414 Is gonna be some sort of a fighting knife. 114 00:04:26,433 --> 00:04:28,082 - Oh, yeah. I think me and robert 115 00:04:28,102 --> 00:04:30,327 Are pretty similar, and we both have pretty analytical minds. 116 00:04:30,345 --> 00:04:31,753 Four is gonna be-- 117 00:04:31,772 --> 00:04:32,996 - Four is gonna be that light machete like a chopper. 118 00:04:33,015 --> 00:04:34,589 - It's gonna be some sort of--yeah. 119 00:04:34,608 --> 00:04:35,999 - Well, what do you want? 120 00:04:36,018 --> 00:04:37,334 - All right, guys, time's running out. 121 00:04:37,352 --> 00:04:38,835 Have you made your choice? 122 00:04:38,854 --> 00:04:40,337 - I say--I say two. 123 00:04:40,355 --> 00:04:41,688 - Let's do two. 124 00:04:41,840 --> 00:04:44,691 - All right, guys, you are gonna be building this. 125 00:04:44,843 --> 00:04:46,009 Now, gentlemen, 126 00:04:46,028 --> 00:04:49,604 What you guys decided on is the m1942 machete. 127 00:04:49,623 --> 00:04:51,014 - Hell, yeah. 128 00:04:51,033 --> 00:04:52,440 - All right, okay. 129 00:04:52,459 --> 00:04:55,443 - The m1942 machete made its debut on the battlefield 130 00:04:55,462 --> 00:04:56,853 During world war ii 131 00:04:56,872 --> 00:04:58,780 And was used by multiple branches of the military 132 00:04:58,799 --> 00:05:00,448 In the pacific front. 133 00:05:00,467 --> 00:05:02,116 This long single-edge blade 134 00:05:02,136 --> 00:05:04,027 Could easily hack through dense jungles 135 00:05:04,046 --> 00:05:07,881 And deliver quick deadly slashes during ambush attacks. 136 00:05:08,033 --> 00:05:10,700 Soldiers continued to use this intimidating weapon 137 00:05:10,719 --> 00:05:12,202 Up until the vietnam war, 138 00:05:12,220 --> 00:05:13,703 Where it was replaced by a shorter 139 00:05:13,722 --> 00:05:16,373 And more lightweight bolo knife. 140 00:05:16,391 --> 00:05:17,632 - Now when you guys are building your machete, 141 00:05:17,651 --> 00:05:19,042 You need to follow these parameters. 142 00:05:19,061 --> 00:05:21,378 Your blade length measured from tip to the handle 143 00:05:21,396 --> 00:05:23,805 Needs to be between 16 and 18 inches. 144 00:05:23,824 --> 00:05:25,231 And for attention, guys, 145 00:05:25,384 --> 00:05:27,717 You need to include a bird's head's beak. 146 00:05:27,736 --> 00:05:29,977 All right, guys, so you have the blade you need to build. 147 00:05:29,997 --> 00:05:31,555 But it's not gonna be just as easy 148 00:05:31,573 --> 00:05:32,980 As doing a mono-steel blade. 149 00:05:33,000 --> 00:05:34,391 You guys probably noticed 150 00:05:34,409 --> 00:05:36,484 We've got some challenge coins in front of you. 151 00:05:36,503 --> 00:05:38,728 Now I'm sure you guys are very well aware 152 00:05:38,747 --> 00:05:40,154 Of the long standing tradition of the military 153 00:05:40,174 --> 00:05:42,065 With challenge coins and coin checks. 154 00:05:42,084 --> 00:05:43,825 But these are a little bit different. 155 00:05:43,844 --> 00:05:46,069 What you guys have in front of you are eight custom 156 00:05:46,088 --> 00:05:47,571 "forged in fire" challenge coins. 157 00:05:47,589 --> 00:05:49,739 Each of them has a forge welding technique 158 00:05:49,758 --> 00:05:51,165 On the reverse side. 159 00:05:51,185 --> 00:05:53,577 What I want you to do is come up, select your coin, 160 00:05:53,595 --> 00:05:55,929 Which will dictate what forge welding technique 161 00:05:56,081 --> 00:06:00,025 You need use to build your m1942 machete. 162 00:06:00,102 --> 00:06:01,751 - Garrett, you ready? - Yeah. 163 00:06:01,770 --> 00:06:04,345 - Come select your coin, bud. - Let's do this. 164 00:06:04,365 --> 00:06:06,923 [tense music] 165 00:06:06,942 --> 00:06:11,428 ♪ ♪ 166 00:06:11,446 --> 00:06:12,687 - Oh, hell. 167 00:06:12,706 --> 00:06:14,598 - What did you get? - Fish hooks. 168 00:06:14,616 --> 00:06:16,282 - All right, so you're gonna have to build your machete 169 00:06:16,435 --> 00:06:17,934 With fish hook canister damascus. 170 00:06:17,953 --> 00:06:19,436 - I'm a little worried right now. 171 00:06:19,454 --> 00:06:21,788 I don't do that very often. I'm gonna have to figure out 172 00:06:21,940 --> 00:06:23,440 How I'm gonna make this work for me. 173 00:06:23,458 --> 00:06:24,624 - All right, robert. 174 00:06:24,776 --> 00:06:26,292 After seeing what he's got, are you excited? 175 00:06:26,445 --> 00:06:27,444 - No. - Not at all. 176 00:06:27,462 --> 00:06:28,628 - No. - Too bad. 177 00:06:28,780 --> 00:06:30,447 [laughter] come up and choose your coin. 178 00:06:30,465 --> 00:06:33,207 ♪ ♪ 179 00:06:33,227 --> 00:06:35,543 Go for number one. What'd you get, robert? 180 00:06:35,562 --> 00:06:37,137 - Piano keys. 181 00:06:37,289 --> 00:06:39,623 - All right, so you're gonna have to do piano wire damascus. 182 00:06:39,641 --> 00:06:42,401 - I have never made piano wire damascus before. 183 00:06:42,477 --> 00:06:45,645 Nerves are getting to me and facing a tough challenge. 184 00:06:45,797 --> 00:06:47,464 - Now you guys will have five hours 185 00:06:47,482 --> 00:06:49,966 To completely build your blades from start to finish. 186 00:06:49,985 --> 00:06:51,968 At which point, you're gonna hand them over to the judges 187 00:06:51,987 --> 00:06:53,637 To test for strength and durability 188 00:06:53,655 --> 00:06:54,804 In an ammo can chop 189 00:06:54,823 --> 00:06:56,230 And then gonna check your edge retention 190 00:06:56,250 --> 00:06:58,158 In a climbing rope slice. 191 00:06:58,310 --> 00:07:00,902 Good luck. Your time starts now. 192 00:07:00,921 --> 00:07:03,313 [rock music] 193 00:07:03,331 --> 00:07:04,831 - Well, this is a difficult challenge. 194 00:07:04,983 --> 00:07:07,484 The guys chose a weapon to make blindly 195 00:07:07,502 --> 00:07:09,486 And then they blindly grabbed their techniques 196 00:07:09,504 --> 00:07:12,246 They had to use to make that machete. 197 00:07:12,266 --> 00:07:13,823 - I'm really excited to be back 198 00:07:13,842 --> 00:07:15,325 And get another chance at it. 199 00:07:15,343 --> 00:07:16,918 So I'm gonna make it count. 200 00:07:16,937 --> 00:07:19,086 I'm not gonna put any white out in the canister 201 00:07:19,106 --> 00:07:21,088 Because it takes too long to get the can off. 202 00:07:21,108 --> 00:07:22,924 I'm just gonna forge weld everything through, 203 00:07:22,943 --> 00:07:24,668 Grind it off at the end. 204 00:07:24,686 --> 00:07:26,686 - So garrett didn't use any white out. 205 00:07:26,838 --> 00:07:29,597 Got nothing in there to just keep the can separated. 206 00:07:29,616 --> 00:07:31,432 - After this is all set, 207 00:07:31,452 --> 00:07:35,178 It's an extra 45 minutes to get that can off. 208 00:07:35,197 --> 00:07:37,347 - Fish hook damascus is a little bit difficult. 209 00:07:37,365 --> 00:07:39,182 There's a lot of little nooks and crannies 210 00:07:39,201 --> 00:07:43,703 That might not get filled with the 1095 powder. 211 00:07:43,855 --> 00:07:46,614 Any sort of inclusions, that's bad news. 212 00:07:46,633 --> 00:07:48,708 I'm excited to be representing the marine corps. 213 00:07:48,860 --> 00:07:50,135 Last time I was here, 214 00:07:50,286 --> 00:07:52,529 I was part of the battle of the branches tournament. 215 00:07:52,547 --> 00:07:55,957 So I'm super excited to get another chance at it. 216 00:07:55,976 --> 00:07:57,792 - Piano wire damascus. 217 00:07:57,811 --> 00:07:59,703 Sounds like a canister thing, right? 218 00:07:59,721 --> 00:08:02,388 - Yeah. I mean the only way you could do it beyond that 219 00:08:02,541 --> 00:08:05,542 Is twist it and then make cable damascus. 220 00:08:05,560 --> 00:08:10,547 - I decide that I am going to do a canister damascus billet. 221 00:08:10,565 --> 00:08:13,550 - Garrett didn't use white out but robert is now. 222 00:08:13,568 --> 00:08:15,142 - It's a bad idea. 223 00:08:15,162 --> 00:08:18,221 - I don't want to risk too much mild steel being in this blade 224 00:08:18,240 --> 00:08:19,389 Because I don't know what these piano wires 225 00:08:19,407 --> 00:08:20,907 Are made out of. 226 00:08:21,059 --> 00:08:24,151 But I know I'm adding 1095, which is hardenable good steel. 227 00:08:24,171 --> 00:08:27,564 So I make sure that it's got a nice coating on the inside. 228 00:08:27,582 --> 00:08:30,658 Robert did not take the time to let that white out dry. 229 00:08:30,677 --> 00:08:31,826 - Don't do it. 230 00:08:31,845 --> 00:08:34,738 - Oh, no. - Oh, boy. 231 00:08:34,756 --> 00:08:36,906 Robert's got everything into his can 232 00:08:36,925 --> 00:08:38,833 With a bunch of wet white out. 233 00:08:38,852 --> 00:08:42,095 What are the chances that he gets this to stick in his weld? 234 00:08:42,247 --> 00:08:43,580 - 35%. 235 00:08:43,598 --> 00:08:45,098 - Ooh, I don't like those odds. 236 00:08:45,250 --> 00:08:47,508 - The problem is, is with that white out being wet, 237 00:08:47,528 --> 00:08:50,920 I'd say that half of that can's gonna stick to what he's got. 238 00:08:50,939 --> 00:08:54,424 - Five extra minutes upfront letting that white out dry 239 00:08:54,442 --> 00:08:56,701 Saves you the hour and 15 minutes 240 00:08:56,853 --> 00:08:59,763 It takes to restart a new can because things didn't work out. 241 00:08:59,781 --> 00:09:01,373 ♪ ♪ 242 00:09:01,449 --> 00:09:03,283 - While the canister's in the forge, 243 00:09:03,435 --> 00:09:05,602 I go grab my handle material and my penstock. 244 00:09:05,620 --> 00:09:07,287 It's [indistinct]. 245 00:09:07,439 --> 00:09:09,606 The marine corps taught me the seven ps. 246 00:09:09,624 --> 00:09:13,367 Proper prior planning prevents piss poor performance. 247 00:09:13,387 --> 00:09:15,278 - It's good to see that garrett's looking way ahead 248 00:09:15,297 --> 00:09:18,056 To the handle, making good use of that time. 249 00:09:18,133 --> 00:09:20,283 - The canister is up to temperature, 250 00:09:20,302 --> 00:09:22,877 So I take it over to the press to set the weld. 251 00:09:22,896 --> 00:09:25,288 Oh, that [bleep] is hot. 252 00:09:25,307 --> 00:09:27,214 What I'm gonna do is use the squaring dies 253 00:09:27,234 --> 00:09:30,810 So I can apply equal pressure on every side of the can. 254 00:09:30,962 --> 00:09:34,130 - You can see, he's not taking big bites. 255 00:09:34,149 --> 00:09:37,467 - I can feel that my can is fully welded, 256 00:09:37,485 --> 00:09:39,319 And it's time to start making it longer. 257 00:09:39,471 --> 00:09:41,805 - You have 4 hours and 30 minutes remaining. 258 00:09:41,823 --> 00:09:43,473 ♪ ♪ 259 00:09:43,491 --> 00:09:47,252 - Last time I was here, I unfortunately had a failure 260 00:09:47,329 --> 00:09:50,146 Where the welds in my blade didn't take. 261 00:09:50,165 --> 00:09:53,483 So I go over to big blu and I give it a good solid hit 262 00:09:53,501 --> 00:09:55,576 And the back end of it splits apart. 263 00:09:55,596 --> 00:09:57,153 [bleep]. 264 00:09:57,172 --> 00:09:59,246 My goal this time is to try to make sure 265 00:09:59,266 --> 00:10:00,748 That my welds are nice and strong. 266 00:10:00,767 --> 00:10:02,083 And so I want to leave it in there for a while 267 00:10:02,102 --> 00:10:03,509 To make sure 268 00:10:03,662 --> 00:10:05,662 That everything is completely at welding temperature. 269 00:10:05,680 --> 00:10:07,772 - So robert's canister is in the fire. 270 00:10:07,849 --> 00:10:09,590 He's measuring out stuff. 271 00:10:09,610 --> 00:10:12,093 - All these moves that they're doing is purposeful. 272 00:10:12,112 --> 00:10:13,353 - Yeah. - It's not, you know, 273 00:10:13,505 --> 00:10:15,004 "why am I gonna stand around here 274 00:10:15,023 --> 00:10:17,173 Watching it heat up? Might as well keep moving." 275 00:10:17,192 --> 00:10:21,027 ♪ ♪ 276 00:10:21,179 --> 00:10:23,513 - The canister actually seems to be fairly solid. 277 00:10:23,531 --> 00:10:27,016 Now I'm going to swap to the flattening dies. 278 00:10:27,035 --> 00:10:30,703 ♪ ♪ 279 00:10:30,856 --> 00:10:32,522 - Let's do this, buddy. 280 00:10:32,540 --> 00:10:36,693 Today, I brought a picture of my best friend matt. 281 00:10:36,711 --> 00:10:39,362 He passed away in November of 2020. 282 00:10:39,381 --> 00:10:42,123 And it's been a pretty rough time since then. 283 00:10:42,142 --> 00:10:45,051 Matt and I served together in the marine corps. 284 00:10:45,203 --> 00:10:46,627 We did both deployments together. 285 00:10:46,647 --> 00:10:48,538 He's a big part of my life. 286 00:10:48,556 --> 00:10:50,649 I want to make sure that he's watching over me today. 287 00:10:50,725 --> 00:10:54,377 So hopefully, he can get me home with $12,000. 288 00:10:54,396 --> 00:10:56,045 [chuckles] 289 00:10:56,064 --> 00:10:57,881 I'm ready to get this blade to shape. 290 00:10:57,899 --> 00:11:00,884 - One of the aspects of this blade is how thin it is. 291 00:11:00,902 --> 00:11:04,220 The 1942 machete was a purpose-built tool. 292 00:11:04,239 --> 00:11:06,647 It had to be light, easy to maintain, 293 00:11:06,667 --> 00:11:08,149 And be able to cut through jungle, 294 00:11:08,168 --> 00:11:11,169 But you didn't want to carry more weight. 295 00:11:11,246 --> 00:11:13,897 - So I draw on my billet 296 00:11:13,915 --> 00:11:15,581 Exactly what I want my blade to look like 297 00:11:15,734 --> 00:11:17,158 And I head over to the grinder. 298 00:11:17,177 --> 00:11:20,753 - Perfect. Well, I mean, he's forged that blade down 299 00:11:20,906 --> 00:11:24,741 To a workable thickness, grind it to shape. 300 00:11:24,759 --> 00:11:27,243 - That's got a good shape to it already, yeah. 301 00:11:27,262 --> 00:11:29,078 - I'm feeling really confident right now. 302 00:11:29,097 --> 00:11:31,356 - Bladesmiths, you've got three hours 303 00:11:31,433 --> 00:11:34,250 And 30 minutes remaining. 304 00:11:34,269 --> 00:11:37,754 - Now there's white out in this can and he's pressed it down. 305 00:11:37,772 --> 00:11:40,089 Robert has set himself up for a problem. 306 00:11:40,108 --> 00:11:42,759 - At this point, I feel like the welds are solid. 307 00:11:42,777 --> 00:11:45,428 Now comes the time for me to peel the can away. 308 00:11:45,447 --> 00:11:49,432 ♪ ♪ 309 00:11:49,451 --> 00:11:50,783 Oh, come on. 310 00:11:50,936 --> 00:11:53,269 As I start to peel this can away, 311 00:11:53,288 --> 00:11:56,030 I'm realizing that sections are fused together 312 00:11:56,049 --> 00:11:59,200 And it's difficult to pull this material apart. 313 00:11:59,219 --> 00:12:01,444 - Ah, that's not good. 314 00:12:01,463 --> 00:12:02,946 - We're really starting to see robert's paying 315 00:12:02,964 --> 00:12:05,782 For that decision to white out inside that can, big time. 316 00:12:05,800 --> 00:12:08,451 - I am at a crucial decision-making point. 317 00:12:08,470 --> 00:12:11,045 Either I'm going to continue to pursue this and try to cut 318 00:12:11,064 --> 00:12:14,290 The rest of this off or start over. 319 00:12:14,309 --> 00:12:15,959 - Walk away, robert. 320 00:12:15,977 --> 00:12:18,294 - Down the rabbit hole, man. 321 00:12:18,313 --> 00:12:23,908 - Holy [bleep]. 322 00:12:24,060 --> 00:12:25,726 - I can't seem to get the canister off. 323 00:12:25,746 --> 00:12:27,136 If I can't get this off, 324 00:12:27,155 --> 00:12:29,080 I'm gonna have to cut off what is already removed 325 00:12:29,232 --> 00:12:31,307 And then just try to grind away what's left. 326 00:12:31,309 --> 00:12:32,809 - Do you think it'd be faster 327 00:12:32,827 --> 00:12:34,085 Just to restart than try to make this work? 328 00:12:34,237 --> 00:12:35,754 - At this point, I think so, right? 329 00:12:35,905 --> 00:12:37,088 - Oh, I would. 330 00:12:37,165 --> 00:12:38,423 - Time is running out. 331 00:12:38,574 --> 00:12:40,149 If it takes me an hour to cut this material away, 332 00:12:40,168 --> 00:12:43,094 It's gonna really cut into my fit and finish time. 333 00:12:43,171 --> 00:12:44,988 I gotta start over. 334 00:12:44,990 --> 00:12:46,931 - I hope robert can pull this off. 335 00:12:47,008 --> 00:12:49,267 - So in order to make this restart work, 336 00:12:49,418 --> 00:12:52,771 This time, crucially, I'm not gonna put any white out inside. 337 00:12:52,922 --> 00:12:54,439 Instead, I'm going to try to get it 338 00:12:54,516 --> 00:12:56,608 To weld completely solidly through 339 00:12:56,684 --> 00:13:00,336 And then grind that mild steel off the sides. 340 00:13:00,355 --> 00:13:01,838 I've lost a whole lot of time. 341 00:13:01,840 --> 00:13:03,281 And so I know I have to work at a faster pace. 342 00:13:03,432 --> 00:13:06,951 There's no room for errors this time. 343 00:13:07,028 --> 00:13:08,453 - I'm coming up on the halfway point. 344 00:13:08,604 --> 00:13:10,789 So it's time to get ready to quench. 345 00:13:10,865 --> 00:13:12,682 There's a big possibility 346 00:13:12,700 --> 00:13:14,125 That'll warp because I didn't grind the can off. 347 00:13:14,202 --> 00:13:15,701 So I've got two different types of materials 348 00:13:15,854 --> 00:13:18,630 That are gonna cool at two different rates. 349 00:13:18,781 --> 00:13:20,965 Here we go. 350 00:13:21,117 --> 00:13:22,801 - All right. Garrett's quenched. 351 00:13:22,877 --> 00:13:24,710 ♪ ♪ 352 00:13:24,863 --> 00:13:26,120 - Oh! 353 00:13:26,139 --> 00:13:28,973 I pull it up, and this thing is a banana. 354 00:13:29,050 --> 00:13:32,811 I get over to the jig so that I can get my warp out. 355 00:13:32,962 --> 00:13:34,887 I've only got a little bit of time 356 00:13:35,040 --> 00:13:37,631 Before this blade gets below a temp 357 00:13:37,651 --> 00:13:39,317 That it could break while I'm bending it. 358 00:13:39,394 --> 00:13:41,878 ♪ ♪ 359 00:13:41,896 --> 00:13:45,156 I get to working on it. I get it pretty straight. 360 00:13:45,308 --> 00:13:46,899 It survived. 361 00:13:47,052 --> 00:13:48,660 - 2 hours and 15 minutes left on the clock. 362 00:13:48,736 --> 00:13:51,054 Garrett's quenched. He straightened his blade. 363 00:13:51,072 --> 00:13:52,330 Think he's in a pretty good spot? 364 00:13:52,481 --> 00:13:53,665 - Oh, yeah. 365 00:13:53,741 --> 00:13:54,833 - Now that I got this thing straight, 366 00:13:54,984 --> 00:13:58,227 I know I got to get it into temper. 367 00:13:58,229 --> 00:13:59,395 Last time I was here, 368 00:13:59,397 --> 00:14:00,897 Ben abbott put a chip on my blade, 369 00:14:00,915 --> 00:14:03,249 And I'm hoping he doesn't do it again this time. 370 00:14:03,401 --> 00:14:05,510 My plan is to temper a little bit warmer 371 00:14:05,587 --> 00:14:08,680 Than what normally is used for 1095 372 00:14:08,756 --> 00:14:10,406 So I can get a bit springier of a blade, 373 00:14:10,408 --> 00:14:13,426 And it's still gonna have that edge retention. 374 00:14:13,578 --> 00:14:16,020 Hurry up. 375 00:14:16,172 --> 00:14:17,430 - After my restart, 376 00:14:17,582 --> 00:14:19,248 I really feel like I've got my second wind, 377 00:14:19,267 --> 00:14:20,859 And I feel good moving forward. 378 00:14:20,935 --> 00:14:24,028 - In half an hour, robert got a canister hopefully to weld. 379 00:14:24,105 --> 00:14:25,605 It looks like it's doing all right. 380 00:14:25,757 --> 00:14:27,532 He's making moves in the right direction. 381 00:14:27,683 --> 00:14:29,033 - Last time when I was here was one of the best, 382 00:14:29,110 --> 00:14:31,035 Most memorable experiences that I've had. 383 00:14:31,112 --> 00:14:33,096 And having the opportunity to compete again, 384 00:14:33,114 --> 00:14:35,431 Just to see if I've grown from my past experience 385 00:14:35,450 --> 00:14:37,041 Is just a really exciting time. 386 00:14:37,193 --> 00:14:38,710 So as my billet starts to take shape, 387 00:14:38,786 --> 00:14:40,527 I decided the best thing that I should do 388 00:14:40,547 --> 00:14:43,106 Is cut it at an angle. 389 00:14:43,124 --> 00:14:46,384 Now that I've cut in the tip, it is time to refine the shape. 390 00:14:46,461 --> 00:14:47,886 ♪ ♪ 391 00:14:48,037 --> 00:14:51,890 - Bladesmiths, you have 90 minutes remaining. 392 00:14:51,966 --> 00:14:53,224 - Even though I've got a really, 393 00:14:53,301 --> 00:14:54,893 Really great-looking blade right now, 394 00:14:55,044 --> 00:14:57,303 I need to make sure that I get this handle perfect 395 00:14:57,455 --> 00:15:02,216 Because I don't want that to be the reason I go home. 396 00:15:02,235 --> 00:15:04,127 - Garrett's over there at the drill press. 397 00:15:04,129 --> 00:15:05,628 So we're gonna see a handle on 398 00:15:05,647 --> 00:15:07,405 With still an hour on the clock. 399 00:15:07,556 --> 00:15:09,465 That's ideal. 400 00:15:09,467 --> 00:15:12,151 - My plan is to get all the pins on one side, 401 00:15:12,303 --> 00:15:13,745 Put the blade in, 402 00:15:13,896 --> 00:15:16,581 And then hammer the other piece of micarta on. 403 00:15:16,658 --> 00:15:18,658 And then I'm toss some epoxy in there. 404 00:15:18,810 --> 00:15:20,501 ♪ ♪ 405 00:15:21,904 --> 00:15:22,812 Eh. 406 00:15:22,814 --> 00:15:24,647 Oh, that [bleep] pin. 407 00:15:24,649 --> 00:15:26,149 That is not gonna fit. 408 00:15:26,151 --> 00:15:29,576 The pin starts to bind really bad. 409 00:15:29,596 --> 00:15:31,262 So I decided to go hammer on it. 410 00:15:31,414 --> 00:15:32,931 Ugh! Frustrated. 411 00:15:33,007 --> 00:15:35,266 I don't have time for this right now. 412 00:15:35,343 --> 00:15:37,843 - When in doubt, smash. 413 00:15:37,996 --> 00:15:40,329 Pretty much what garrett's doing. 414 00:15:40,331 --> 00:15:41,940 - There we go. Marines, you know, 415 00:15:42,016 --> 00:15:43,608 They teach you to adapt and overcome. 416 00:15:43,685 --> 00:15:46,502 And so that's what I did. 417 00:15:46,504 --> 00:15:48,171 - I am running out of time. 418 00:15:48,173 --> 00:15:50,949 That means that this quench has to be successful. 419 00:15:51,100 --> 00:15:53,952 [rock music] 420 00:15:54,028 --> 00:15:56,120 ♪ ♪ 421 00:15:56,197 --> 00:15:57,288 That's about right. 422 00:15:57,365 --> 00:15:59,015 This is probably the happiest 423 00:15:59,017 --> 00:16:01,367 That I've been in the competition. 424 00:16:01,519 --> 00:16:04,629 ♪ ♪ 425 00:16:04,706 --> 00:16:06,965 - Overall, the handle came out really well. 426 00:16:07,041 --> 00:16:08,949 It feels really good in the hand. 427 00:16:08,969 --> 00:16:12,136 It swings well. That feels good. 428 00:16:12,213 --> 00:16:14,697 Well, I need to go grind my edge. 429 00:16:14,716 --> 00:16:17,700 As I'm grinding away and I kind of started to get that shape, 430 00:16:17,719 --> 00:16:19,310 I take it over to the acid 'cause I want to make sure 431 00:16:19,387 --> 00:16:22,538 That I got all of the mild steel off my edge. 432 00:16:22,540 --> 00:16:24,315 I don't want it to roll over 433 00:16:24,392 --> 00:16:26,317 When it comes into contact with something hard. 434 00:16:26,469 --> 00:16:28,319 It has to withstand this testing. 435 00:16:28,396 --> 00:16:30,154 ♪ ♪ 436 00:16:30,231 --> 00:16:31,564 All right! 437 00:16:31,716 --> 00:16:33,549 Got a nice straight black edge. Golden. 438 00:16:33,551 --> 00:16:36,494 - Bladesmiths, you have 30 minutes. 439 00:16:36,571 --> 00:16:39,222 Robert's getting himself back in a better place. 440 00:16:39,224 --> 00:16:40,389 He's making up for lost time. 441 00:16:40,391 --> 00:16:42,816 - Looks like he's back in the race. 442 00:16:42,836 --> 00:16:44,076 - So I am going to start 443 00:16:44,229 --> 00:16:46,170 Working on my handle materials. 444 00:16:46,247 --> 00:16:48,840 I'm going to try to save time 445 00:16:48,991 --> 00:16:52,343 On the grinder by cutting the micarta into shape. 446 00:16:52,495 --> 00:16:55,513 I don't have as much time as I would like for this handle. 447 00:16:55,590 --> 00:16:58,241 But it's about as good as I have the time for. 448 00:16:58,259 --> 00:17:00,243 - Bladesmiths, you have five minutes. 449 00:17:00,245 --> 00:17:04,188 - Now I have to put in that final bevel on that edge. 450 00:17:04,340 --> 00:17:05,748 - You can see that robert, 451 00:17:05,750 --> 00:17:07,358 He's grinding pretty aggressively. 452 00:17:07,435 --> 00:17:10,920 - Definitely got a lot of metal right there. 453 00:17:10,922 --> 00:17:16,092 - Five, four, three, two, one. 454 00:17:16,110 --> 00:17:18,202 Bladesmiths, put down your tools. 455 00:17:18,279 --> 00:17:19,779 This duel is over. 456 00:17:19,931 --> 00:17:22,765 ♪ ♪ 457 00:17:22,784 --> 00:17:25,209 - I feel okay about my machete. 458 00:17:25,286 --> 00:17:27,045 I definitely know that I did the best 459 00:17:27,121 --> 00:17:30,289 That I could have done having had to restart. 460 00:17:30,441 --> 00:17:31,883 You never know what can happen. 461 00:17:31,959 --> 00:17:33,885 ♪ ♪ 462 00:17:33,961 --> 00:17:36,387 - Bladesmiths, welcome to the strength test, 463 00:17:36,464 --> 00:17:38,872 The ammo crate chop. 464 00:17:38,892 --> 00:17:40,783 To test the strength and durability of your blades 465 00:17:40,802 --> 00:17:42,727 As well as the overall construction of your machetes, 466 00:17:42,804 --> 00:17:45,063 I'm gonna be chopping into these ammo crates. 467 00:17:45,139 --> 00:17:47,123 Garrett, you're up first. You ready for this? 468 00:17:47,125 --> 00:17:48,624 - Yeah. Sure. 469 00:17:48,643 --> 00:17:51,736 - [laughs] then I guess I'll do it. 470 00:17:51,813 --> 00:17:53,738 - The most difficult part about this test 471 00:17:53,815 --> 00:17:55,965 Is he's hitting both wood and metal. 472 00:17:55,983 --> 00:17:59,468 And if the blade gets stuck in the box or something like that, 473 00:17:59,487 --> 00:18:00,912 It could bend or break. 474 00:18:00,988 --> 00:18:02,580 The last time I was here, 475 00:18:02,731 --> 00:18:04,415 I didn't make it past the testing. 476 00:18:04,492 --> 00:18:06,250 So this time, I hope I make it through. 477 00:18:06,327 --> 00:18:11,814 ♪ ♪ 478 00:18:11,816 --> 00:18:12,924 [rock music] 479 00:18:13,000 --> 00:18:20,056 ♪ ♪ 480 00:18:21,083 --> 00:18:23,659 [laughs] 481 00:18:23,661 --> 00:18:24,936 - All right, garrett. 482 00:18:25,012 --> 00:18:26,996 Well, first things first, you're all in one piece. 483 00:18:27,014 --> 00:18:28,773 That's awesome. 484 00:18:28,924 --> 00:18:32,610 Your edge, there's no evidence that I smashed into a crate 485 00:18:32,687 --> 00:18:34,779 Other than some scrapes on the side. 486 00:18:34,856 --> 00:18:36,948 The one thing that I think did happen 487 00:18:37,024 --> 00:18:40,451 Is it's definitely got a curve to the right. 488 00:18:40,528 --> 00:18:42,787 But all in all, this is a great looking machete 489 00:18:42,864 --> 00:18:44,622 You got going on here. Nice job. 490 00:18:44,699 --> 00:18:45,957 - Awesome. 491 00:18:46,033 --> 00:18:47,366 - All right, robert. You ready for this? 492 00:18:47,518 --> 00:18:49,627 - If I say no, can I go make another one? 493 00:18:49,704 --> 00:18:52,463 - No. - [laughs] 494 00:18:52,540 --> 00:18:54,039 ♪ ♪ 495 00:18:54,192 --> 00:18:55,374 These ammo boxes 496 00:18:55,526 --> 00:18:57,969 Are typically constructed very robustly. 497 00:18:58,045 --> 00:19:00,638 They are tough. They're hard to break through. 498 00:19:00,715 --> 00:19:03,382 I'm so nervous I'm holding my breath. 499 00:19:03,534 --> 00:19:10,481 ♪ ♪ 500 00:19:17,899 --> 00:19:21,159 - Nice. Nice. 501 00:19:21,235 --> 00:19:22,660 - All right, robert. 502 00:19:22,737 --> 00:19:24,829 I do appreciate the fact that you did start over. 503 00:19:24,980 --> 00:19:27,832 So I'm really happy that you ended up with a machete shape. 504 00:19:27,983 --> 00:19:29,558 If you had have had more time, 505 00:19:29,577 --> 00:19:31,227 I hope you might have taken some of this weight out 506 00:19:31,229 --> 00:19:33,396 'cause it is really, really heavy. 507 00:19:33,414 --> 00:19:38,176 And the really blocky handle is not very comfortable to swing. 508 00:19:38,252 --> 00:19:41,512 You did take one glinting right here, 509 00:19:41,664 --> 00:19:44,907 One small, small roll here from hitting the hasp. 510 00:19:44,926 --> 00:19:47,410 But the rest of the blade seems to have held up really well. 511 00:19:47,428 --> 00:19:49,078 And you started with piano wire 512 00:19:49,080 --> 00:19:50,688 And you got something that looks like piano keys. 513 00:19:50,765 --> 00:19:53,357 So that's kind of interesting. So all in all, well done. 514 00:19:53,509 --> 00:19:54,859 - Thank you. 515 00:19:54,936 --> 00:19:57,528 ♪ ♪ 516 00:19:57,605 --> 00:19:59,088 - All right, bladesmiths. 517 00:19:59,090 --> 00:20:01,941 This is the sharpness test: The climbing rope slice. 518 00:20:02,093 --> 00:20:03,367 ♪ ♪ 519 00:20:03,519 --> 00:20:04,869 To find out how sharp your weapons are, 520 00:20:04,946 --> 00:20:06,186 I'm gonna take your machetes 521 00:20:06,264 --> 00:20:08,264 And try to cut through these climbing ropes. 522 00:20:08,266 --> 00:20:09,765 Garrett, you're up first. You ready? 523 00:20:09,767 --> 00:20:10,708 - Let's do it. 524 00:20:10,859 --> 00:20:12,284 - Let's do this. 525 00:20:12,437 --> 00:20:19,383 ♪ ♪ 526 00:20:22,630 --> 00:20:25,556 [cowbell clanking] 527 00:20:29,062 --> 00:20:32,730 ♪ ♪ 528 00:20:32,881 --> 00:20:34,957 All right, garrett, you have a sharp edge, sir. 529 00:20:34,976 --> 00:20:38,069 It's sharp enough to cut through and ring the cowbell. 530 00:20:38,220 --> 00:20:40,905 Overall, sir, your weapon, it will cut. 531 00:20:40,982 --> 00:20:42,465 - Awesome. 532 00:20:42,467 --> 00:20:43,741 - Robert, your turn, sir. You ready? 533 00:20:43,818 --> 00:20:44,909 - Sure. 534 00:20:44,986 --> 00:20:46,410 - All right, let's do it. 535 00:20:46,487 --> 00:20:52,416 ♪ ♪ 536 00:20:52,568 --> 00:20:55,586 [cowbell clanking] 537 00:20:58,149 --> 00:21:00,258 [cowbell clanking] 538 00:21:00,409 --> 00:21:02,151 [laughter] 539 00:21:02,169 --> 00:21:03,928 All right, robert. Let's talk about your machete here. 540 00:21:04,005 --> 00:21:07,265 You have a spot right here that, when I put my hand on, 541 00:21:07,341 --> 00:21:08,933 I can really feel that hot spot 542 00:21:09,010 --> 00:21:11,769 'cause there's so much weight on your blade. 543 00:21:11,846 --> 00:21:14,272 Now your edge, one and done. 544 00:21:14,348 --> 00:21:15,940 You have a sharp edge here. 545 00:21:16,017 --> 00:21:19,277 It cut easily on the rope. And overall, sir, it will cut. 546 00:21:19,428 --> 00:21:21,779 - Thank you. 547 00:21:21,856 --> 00:21:23,856 - All right, bladesmiths. You guys did a great job 548 00:21:24,008 --> 00:21:26,175 By putting together your 1942 machetes, 549 00:21:26,193 --> 00:21:27,618 And they both tested really well. 550 00:21:27,770 --> 00:21:29,512 But only one of you guys will move forward 551 00:21:29,514 --> 00:21:30,621 Into the final round. 552 00:21:30,698 --> 00:21:32,623 And the judges have made a decision. 553 00:21:32,700 --> 00:21:34,125 The bladesmith who's gonna be joining us 554 00:21:34,276 --> 00:21:36,294 In the final round is... 555 00:21:36,370 --> 00:21:39,522 ♪ ♪ 556 00:21:39,540 --> 00:21:41,799 Garrett. Congratulations. 557 00:21:41,950 --> 00:21:43,968 Now, robert, you fought hard, you brought us a good blade. 558 00:21:44,119 --> 00:21:45,636 But unfortunately, you're not gonna be moving on 559 00:21:45,788 --> 00:21:48,806 In this tournament and doug's gonna tell you why. 560 00:21:48,957 --> 00:21:50,641 - Robert, we thank you for presenting us 561 00:21:50,718 --> 00:21:52,143 A strong and sharp blade. 562 00:21:52,294 --> 00:21:55,962 But the m1942 machete was created for heavy use. 563 00:21:55,982 --> 00:21:58,223 The weight of your blade plus a blocky handle 564 00:21:58,376 --> 00:22:00,318 Creates a hotspot and would be uncomfortable 565 00:22:00,394 --> 00:22:02,378 For continued use. 566 00:22:02,396 --> 00:22:04,547 - Well, robert, we all want to say thank you for your service. 567 00:22:04,565 --> 00:22:05,823 Thank you for coming to the forge 568 00:22:05,900 --> 00:22:07,325 And showing us your skills. 569 00:22:07,476 --> 00:22:08,826 But unfortunately, your time in this competition has ended. 570 00:22:08,903 --> 00:22:10,052 I'm gonna have to ask you 571 00:22:10,071 --> 00:22:11,329 To please step off the forge floor. 572 00:22:11,405 --> 00:22:12,555 - All right. Thank you all. 573 00:22:12,573 --> 00:22:13,831 - Thank you for your hard work. 574 00:22:13,982 --> 00:22:16,000 - Congratulations, buddy. Nice job. 575 00:22:16,151 --> 00:22:17,726 It's a little disappointing, of course. 576 00:22:17,728 --> 00:22:19,228 Everybody wants to move on. 577 00:22:19,246 --> 00:22:21,672 But my blade did better than my blade did last time. 578 00:22:21,824 --> 00:22:24,175 And I'm pretty pleased with that. 579 00:22:24,251 --> 00:22:25,676 I had a great time just being here. 580 00:22:25,828 --> 00:22:27,086 And hopefully, one day, I'll win. 581 00:22:27,238 --> 00:22:28,253 [laughs] 582 00:22:28,406 --> 00:22:31,349 ♪ ♪ 583 00:22:31,500 --> 00:22:33,333 - You all right, bud? - Yeah. 584 00:22:33,353 --> 00:22:34,852 It's odd to be on this side of the winning thing. 585 00:22:34,929 --> 00:22:36,078 [laughter] 586 00:22:36,097 --> 00:22:38,189 - Well, garrett, congratulations, man. 587 00:22:38,265 --> 00:22:39,915 You just won yourself a check for $2,000 588 00:22:39,934 --> 00:22:41,359 And a spot in the final round 589 00:22:41,510 --> 00:22:43,586 Of the armed forces redeployment tournament, man. 590 00:22:43,604 --> 00:22:44,862 Congratulations. 591 00:22:44,939 --> 00:22:46,088 [applause] 592 00:22:46,090 --> 00:22:47,681 - Thank you. It's a big win for me. 593 00:22:47,700 --> 00:22:49,015 I'm glad the marine corps 594 00:22:49,035 --> 00:22:51,260 Is gonna be represented in the next round. 595 00:22:51,278 --> 00:22:53,704 I think matt's real excited to see that I won this. 596 00:22:53,856 --> 00:22:56,040 He's gonna be here with me on the next round too. 597 00:22:56,117 --> 00:22:59,377 So I can't wait to bring him back in the forge. 598 00:22:59,453 --> 00:23:01,212 Got to be something crazy coming next. 599 00:23:01,288 --> 00:23:03,547 I don't know what it is. [laughs] 600 00:23:03,624 --> 00:23:10,679 ♪ ♪ 601 00:23:13,300 --> 00:23:14,558 - My name is joe stickel. 602 00:23:14,635 --> 00:23:16,118 I'm a retired chief master sergeant 603 00:23:16,120 --> 00:23:17,953 With the oregon air national guard. 604 00:23:17,955 --> 00:23:20,456 I went into the army right out of high school. 605 00:23:20,458 --> 00:23:23,383 And then I served active guard with kingsley field 606 00:23:23,403 --> 00:23:25,569 In klamath falls, oregon. 607 00:23:25,646 --> 00:23:26,904 The first time I was here, 608 00:23:26,981 --> 00:23:28,739 I was sent home after the second round 609 00:23:28,816 --> 00:23:31,909 Due to my blade taking significant damage. 610 00:23:31,986 --> 00:23:33,744 ♪ ♪ 611 00:23:33,821 --> 00:23:36,914 So this time around, not gonna fail. 612 00:23:36,991 --> 00:23:38,974 ♪ ♪ 613 00:23:38,993 --> 00:23:41,752 - Hi. My name is dana dupuis. I'm 50 years old. 614 00:23:41,829 --> 00:23:44,647 I joined the navy out of high school in 1988. 615 00:23:44,649 --> 00:23:46,424 I served for four years. 616 00:23:46,500 --> 00:23:49,260 And then I joined the air force reserves. 617 00:23:49,336 --> 00:23:53,097 And I retired in 2014 as a master sergeant. 618 00:23:53,174 --> 00:23:54,598 The last time I was here, 619 00:23:54,675 --> 00:23:57,584 I didn't have a proper handle on my blade. 620 00:23:57,603 --> 00:23:59,586 Put some blue painter's tape on it real quick, 621 00:23:59,605 --> 00:24:00,604 Wrapped it with leather, 622 00:24:00,756 --> 00:24:02,106 It cut, it performed pretty well, 623 00:24:02,183 --> 00:24:04,608 But the handle broke. It was no real handle. 624 00:24:04,760 --> 00:24:07,853 I just hope, today, I don't produce a turd. 625 00:24:08,005 --> 00:24:10,614 - Bladesmiths, welcome back to the forge. 626 00:24:10,691 --> 00:24:12,675 Dana, joe, it's great to have you guys here. 627 00:24:12,693 --> 00:24:14,118 I know I speak for everybody here 628 00:24:14,195 --> 00:24:16,787 When I say thank you both for your service and dedication 629 00:24:16,939 --> 00:24:18,456 To our great country. 630 00:24:18,532 --> 00:24:19,698 You're about to take part 631 00:24:19,850 --> 00:24:21,792 In the armed forces redeployment tournament. 632 00:24:21,869 --> 00:24:24,536 And because you decided to serve in not one 633 00:24:24,689 --> 00:24:26,112 But two branches of service, 634 00:24:26,190 --> 00:24:29,467 You guys are gonna be taking part in our two branch duel. 635 00:24:29,543 --> 00:24:31,302 Now I'm sure you guys are really eager 636 00:24:31,378 --> 00:24:33,304 To find out what you're gonna be building today. 637 00:24:33,455 --> 00:24:35,306 And we're gonna leave that up to you. 638 00:24:35,382 --> 00:24:38,050 Next to me, we have a huge weapons crate 639 00:24:38,202 --> 00:24:41,036 With four handles coming out of it. 640 00:24:41,038 --> 00:24:42,146 Now these are attached 641 00:24:42,297 --> 00:24:45,149 To blades from iconic military history. 642 00:24:45,300 --> 00:24:47,818 There's only four blades here because you are the second duel 643 00:24:47,970 --> 00:24:49,302 To take part in this tournament. 644 00:24:49,322 --> 00:24:50,821 What I want you guys to do is come together, 645 00:24:50,973 --> 00:24:52,047 Talk amongst yourselves, 646 00:24:52,049 --> 00:24:53,657 And decide which one of these blades 647 00:24:53,809 --> 00:24:56,494 You want to build based solely on the handle you can see. 648 00:24:56,570 --> 00:24:57,828 But keep in mind what you decide 649 00:24:57,980 --> 00:24:59,497 Is what you're stuck with for your duels. 650 00:24:59,648 --> 00:25:01,665 So, guys, take a minute. Let me know what you choose. 651 00:25:01,742 --> 00:25:03,058 ♪ ♪ 652 00:25:03,060 --> 00:25:04,835 - What are you thinking, dana? 653 00:25:04,912 --> 00:25:06,837 - I was thinking about four with the mosaic pins and stuff. 654 00:25:06,914 --> 00:25:08,172 It's a good handle shape, 655 00:25:08,249 --> 00:25:09,414 And they put that extra little thing to it. 656 00:25:09,567 --> 00:25:10,899 - Yeah. 657 00:25:10,918 --> 00:25:13,511 I think--I think we might want to stay away from three. 658 00:25:13,587 --> 00:25:15,846 Looking at the handles, some of them are very ornate. 659 00:25:15,923 --> 00:25:19,016 So I figured that's going to be a much more complex-type knife. 660 00:25:19,093 --> 00:25:21,744 Looks like some kind of a dagger fighting knife, 661 00:25:21,762 --> 00:25:23,687 Number one probably. - Yeah. 662 00:25:23,764 --> 00:25:25,356 I like five. The handle shape, I'm thinking 663 00:25:25,507 --> 00:25:27,191 It could be a machete or something like that. 664 00:25:27,268 --> 00:25:28,526 - All right, bladesmiths, your time's run out. 665 00:25:28,602 --> 00:25:29,527 Have you made a decision? 666 00:25:29,603 --> 00:25:31,270 - I'm thinking five. 667 00:25:31,422 --> 00:25:32,938 - I'm good with it. Do five. 668 00:25:33,090 --> 00:25:34,681 - All right. Rock on, chief. 669 00:25:34,700 --> 00:25:35,866 - All right, gentlemen, 670 00:25:35,943 --> 00:25:37,535 You guys are gonna be building this. 671 00:25:37,611 --> 00:25:44,357 ♪ ♪ 672 00:25:44,377 --> 00:25:46,359 ♪ ♪ 673 00:25:46,379 --> 00:25:48,453 - Yeah! 674 00:25:48,606 --> 00:25:52,624 - This is the world war ii air force survival axe. 675 00:25:52,777 --> 00:25:54,793 - The united states army air force survival axe 676 00:25:54,945 --> 00:25:58,222 Was a staple in u.S. Bomber planes during world war ii. 677 00:25:58,299 --> 00:26:00,707 This standard issue tool featured an axe head 678 00:26:00,726 --> 00:26:02,968 And a sharp pike that could be used to stab 679 00:26:03,120 --> 00:26:07,064 And slice through aircraft aluminum skin after a crash 680 00:26:07,215 --> 00:26:09,124 While its rubber handle provided protection 681 00:26:09,143 --> 00:26:11,402 From electrical shock. 682 00:26:11,478 --> 00:26:13,145 Although this axe isn't used much today, 683 00:26:13,297 --> 00:26:14,646 Its legacy lives on 684 00:26:14,799 --> 00:26:17,891 In the 2014 video game "the forest." 685 00:26:17,910 --> 00:26:20,302 - The overall length of your axe needs to be 686 00:26:20,321 --> 00:26:22,154 Between 13 and 15 inches. 687 00:26:22,306 --> 00:26:23,747 The axe head needs to have a height 688 00:26:23,824 --> 00:26:27,142 Of between 4 and 6 inches and have a single edge. 689 00:26:27,161 --> 00:26:29,494 - I have no idea about the survival axe. 690 00:26:29,647 --> 00:26:30,904 The way the axe comes, 691 00:26:30,923 --> 00:26:32,481 It doesn't come like a normal axe. 692 00:26:32,499 --> 00:26:34,908 It's flat back, and it curls in this way. 693 00:26:34,927 --> 00:26:37,911 And then the cutout's there and then the spike. 694 00:26:37,930 --> 00:26:39,412 It's gonna be a challenge. 695 00:26:39,432 --> 00:26:41,340 - Now you guys know what blade you're gonna be building. 696 00:26:41,492 --> 00:26:43,175 Let's talk about techniques. 697 00:26:43,327 --> 00:26:45,510 Now, guys, in front of you, there are six custom 698 00:26:45,663 --> 00:26:47,179 "forged in fire" challenge coins. 699 00:26:47,331 --> 00:26:49,014 On the reverse side of those coins, 700 00:26:49,166 --> 00:26:52,258 There is a technique that you must use to build your blades. 701 00:26:52,278 --> 00:26:54,094 I'm gonna call you each up randomly. 702 00:26:54,113 --> 00:26:56,947 Choose your coin, and that's what you're stuck with. 703 00:26:57,099 --> 00:26:59,675 - Joe, you're up first. - Oh. 704 00:26:59,693 --> 00:27:02,602 [tense music] 705 00:27:02,622 --> 00:27:06,031 ♪ ♪ 706 00:27:06,183 --> 00:27:08,367 - What'd you get, joe? 707 00:27:08,519 --> 00:27:11,462 You've got to do a twisted damascus pattern on your axe. 708 00:27:11,538 --> 00:27:12,946 - Okay. 709 00:27:12,965 --> 00:27:16,300 This is an incredibly difficult challenge just as it is. 710 00:27:16,377 --> 00:27:18,710 And then I have to do it out of twisted damascus. 711 00:27:18,863 --> 00:27:20,045 I'll figure it out. 712 00:27:20,197 --> 00:27:22,139 - Dana, you ready? - Sure. What the hell? 713 00:27:22,216 --> 00:27:23,474 - Let's go. 714 00:27:23,550 --> 00:27:29,054 ♪ ♪ 715 00:27:29,206 --> 00:27:30,555 What are we seeing? - Oh. 716 00:27:30,708 --> 00:27:32,799 - Raindrop damascus. 717 00:27:32,818 --> 00:27:34,318 - Son of a bitch. 718 00:27:34,469 --> 00:27:36,970 I've played with raindrop damascus, 719 00:27:36,989 --> 00:27:38,656 But not to make it into a full knife or anything. 720 00:27:38,807 --> 00:27:40,382 It's gonna be a challenge. 721 00:27:40,401 --> 00:27:41,400 - All right, bladesmiths, 722 00:27:41,552 --> 00:27:42,901 You guys know you're building an axe 723 00:27:43,053 --> 00:27:44,403 And you know what patterns you need to use to build them. 724 00:27:44,555 --> 00:27:46,330 We've got five hours for this competition 725 00:27:46,407 --> 00:27:49,667 Where you need to build that axe from start to finish. 726 00:27:49,743 --> 00:27:51,410 Once the time runs out, you're gonna hand it over 727 00:27:51,562 --> 00:27:52,986 To our judges who will check 728 00:27:53,005 --> 00:27:55,247 For strength and durability in a helmet chop, 729 00:27:55,399 --> 00:27:58,750 And then gonna check for edge retention in a tube slice. 730 00:27:58,903 --> 00:28:00,068 All right, gentlemen. Good luck. 731 00:28:00,070 --> 00:28:01,995 Your time starts now. 732 00:28:02,014 --> 00:28:05,849 [rock music] 733 00:28:05,926 --> 00:28:07,667 These guys did not choose an easy blade. 734 00:28:07,687 --> 00:28:09,077 They got their work cut out for 'em. 735 00:28:09,096 --> 00:28:10,688 - Yeah, it's an odd shape. 736 00:28:10,764 --> 00:28:13,006 I mean, there are several ways you can attack it. 737 00:28:13,025 --> 00:28:16,268 - I can make it work. I can do it. 738 00:28:16,420 --> 00:28:17,861 - Trying to forge that shape 739 00:28:18,013 --> 00:28:19,421 From the metal these guys are starting out with 740 00:28:19,423 --> 00:28:21,440 Is a really tough road to go down. 741 00:28:21,592 --> 00:28:23,942 It's gonna be that first decision they make. 742 00:28:24,094 --> 00:28:26,778 Are they gonna weld up all that steel into one billet 743 00:28:26,931 --> 00:28:30,207 Or are they going to decide not to use all their steel? 744 00:28:30,284 --> 00:28:33,193 - I'm gonna sand down all the surfaces. 745 00:28:33,212 --> 00:28:36,288 I'm gonna make sure I stack my alternating layers, 746 00:28:36,440 --> 00:28:38,364 Weld them up, and then get them in the forge. 747 00:28:38,384 --> 00:28:39,958 - Both the smiths are at the grinders, 748 00:28:40,110 --> 00:28:41,460 Cleaning up their stack. 749 00:28:41,612 --> 00:28:44,204 They've got 1095 and 15n20 steel. 750 00:28:44,223 --> 00:28:46,465 - I can't use all 34 pieces of steel they gave me 751 00:28:46,617 --> 00:28:48,467 Because if I stacked all those in one billet, 752 00:28:48,619 --> 00:28:51,303 I'd end up with a four-foot long piece of stock 753 00:28:51,455 --> 00:28:52,879 That I wouldn't be able to twist. 754 00:28:52,898 --> 00:28:54,714 Welding. 755 00:28:54,734 --> 00:28:58,143 So what I decided I'm going to do is make two billets. 756 00:28:58,295 --> 00:29:00,145 I get the first billet in the forge, 757 00:29:00,297 --> 00:29:01,739 I figure I can get that heating up, 758 00:29:01,815 --> 00:29:04,390 And then I started cleaning my second billet. 759 00:29:04,410 --> 00:29:06,076 - If you're gonna make two stacks, 760 00:29:06,153 --> 00:29:08,394 You may as well have one be heating. 761 00:29:08,414 --> 00:29:11,915 - Twisted damascus over a raindrop damascus. 762 00:29:11,992 --> 00:29:14,326 - Yeah. - Which one's more difficult? 763 00:29:14,478 --> 00:29:15,994 - They both have their unique challenges. 764 00:29:16,146 --> 00:29:17,737 Raindrop, you have to take that extra step 765 00:29:17,757 --> 00:29:20,424 To let the steel cool, run over to the drill press 766 00:29:20,501 --> 00:29:22,909 And drill a bunch of divots in it. 767 00:29:22,928 --> 00:29:26,338 And then the twist, in order to have a piece of steel 768 00:29:26,490 --> 00:29:29,674 That's small enough that you can twist by hand, 769 00:29:29,827 --> 00:29:31,176 Now it's marginal to see 770 00:29:31,328 --> 00:29:34,772 If you can widen it out to this head. 771 00:29:34,848 --> 00:29:36,422 ♪ ♪ 772 00:29:36,442 --> 00:29:38,834 - The amount of steel they gave us was a lot of steel, 773 00:29:38,852 --> 00:29:40,185 So I decided to split it. 774 00:29:40,337 --> 00:29:42,187 - Dana is not using very much of this steel. 775 00:29:42,339 --> 00:29:43,355 - Oh, that's-- 776 00:29:43,507 --> 00:29:44,782 - That's a huge risk. 777 00:29:44,933 --> 00:29:47,526 I would love to see dana stack all that material 778 00:29:47,678 --> 00:29:50,770 So he has a high count when he does his raindrops. 779 00:29:50,790 --> 00:29:53,106 Otherwise, raindrops, they barely look like puddles. 780 00:29:53,125 --> 00:29:54,792 ♪ ♪ 781 00:29:54,943 --> 00:29:57,277 - When it gets to about the color of inside 782 00:29:57,296 --> 00:29:59,612 The forge itself, that's when I set my welds. 783 00:29:59,632 --> 00:30:01,039 ♪ ♪ 784 00:30:01,191 --> 00:30:02,874 The welds are the most important to-- 785 00:30:03,027 --> 00:30:05,210 If you're making any form of damascus, 786 00:30:05,362 --> 00:30:06,452 The integrity of the steel. 787 00:30:06,472 --> 00:30:08,213 Yeah. One more. 788 00:30:08,365 --> 00:30:09,881 I'm really happy how it's moving. 789 00:30:10,034 --> 00:30:12,534 Looks like the welds are holding. 790 00:30:12,553 --> 00:30:14,478 As my steel's heating in the forge, 791 00:30:14,555 --> 00:30:17,055 I decide to clean up the other steel 792 00:30:17,207 --> 00:30:18,816 And forge weld a stack of steel 793 00:30:18,892 --> 00:30:20,800 In case I need it just in the off chance 794 00:30:20,820 --> 00:30:23,153 That billet blows up or something, 795 00:30:23,230 --> 00:30:25,305 I have a standby and I can go right to it. 796 00:30:25,324 --> 00:30:26,806 ♪ ♪ 797 00:30:26,826 --> 00:30:28,492 I have ptsd. 798 00:30:28,569 --> 00:30:30,810 And I found just smithing helped me a lot. 799 00:30:30,830 --> 00:30:32,162 At my forge, 800 00:30:32,314 --> 00:30:34,906 It's called heroic wolves forge, we teach classes, 801 00:30:35,059 --> 00:30:36,241 Blacksmithing and bladesmithing, 802 00:30:36,393 --> 00:30:38,335 To veterans with ptsd. 803 00:30:38,486 --> 00:30:40,003 You can see that spark in their eye 804 00:30:40,080 --> 00:30:42,731 And you can actually see their drive. 805 00:30:42,749 --> 00:30:44,157 You know, it's just great. 806 00:30:44,176 --> 00:30:45,509 ♪ ♪ 807 00:30:45,660 --> 00:30:49,495 - Bladesmiths, you have four hours remaining! 808 00:30:49,515 --> 00:30:51,682 - The last time I was here on "forged in fire," 809 00:30:51,758 --> 00:30:54,334 We had to do a san mai chopper. 810 00:30:54,353 --> 00:30:55,760 I hadn't had a whole lot of experience 811 00:30:55,913 --> 00:30:57,429 With forge welding at that point. 812 00:30:57,581 --> 00:30:59,264 I ended up with a delam, 813 00:30:59,416 --> 00:31:01,266 And then since that experience, 814 00:31:01,418 --> 00:31:03,360 I've worked a lot on my forge welding techniques. 815 00:31:03,511 --> 00:31:06,088 So I'm hoping my experience is gonna help me 816 00:31:06,106 --> 00:31:08,365 To perform much better. 817 00:31:08,442 --> 00:31:10,442 It's coming along really nice. 818 00:31:10,594 --> 00:31:12,777 It looks like it's a good weld. 819 00:31:12,930 --> 00:31:14,520 So now I've got to twist it. 820 00:31:14,540 --> 00:31:16,281 ♪ ♪ 821 00:31:16,433 --> 00:31:18,283 - Joe's twisting his billet right now 822 00:31:18,435 --> 00:31:20,210 But using the press as the vice. 823 00:31:20,362 --> 00:31:21,861 - Awesome. 824 00:31:21,881 --> 00:31:24,106 - I'm gonna repeat this process on my second billet, 825 00:31:24,108 --> 00:31:27,442 Then I'll have two of them, get those two welded together. 826 00:31:27,461 --> 00:31:29,461 - He hasn't shaped anything yet, 827 00:31:29,613 --> 00:31:31,537 But joe is just plowing ahead. 828 00:31:31,557 --> 00:31:36,468 ♪ ♪ 829 00:31:36,620 --> 00:31:38,637 - What the [bleep]? 830 00:31:38,789 --> 00:31:40,805 Right now, I can't get my head around 831 00:31:40,958 --> 00:31:42,399 How I'm gonna make this damn shape. 832 00:31:42,476 --> 00:31:44,217 I want to do the spike first. 833 00:31:44,236 --> 00:31:47,553 I figure out, "hey, I know what a spike is." 834 00:31:47,573 --> 00:31:50,315 - Dana used about half the steel we gave him, 835 00:31:50,467 --> 00:31:51,983 And he's already shaping that. 836 00:31:52,136 --> 00:31:53,893 He's not going to get a layer count 837 00:31:53,913 --> 00:31:55,728 That's gonna actually give him the pattern. 838 00:31:55,748 --> 00:31:57,897 ♪ ♪ 839 00:31:57,917 --> 00:32:00,417 - As I start thinking about drilling my patterns, 840 00:32:00,494 --> 00:32:02,494 I realize the steel is too thin 841 00:32:02,646 --> 00:32:05,330 To be able to get my raindrop pattern in. 842 00:32:05,482 --> 00:32:06,739 I can't [bleep] do it. 843 00:32:06,759 --> 00:32:09,151 And the actual shape was not there. 844 00:32:09,153 --> 00:32:13,672 This is a worse turd than the first one I did on the show. 845 00:32:13,824 --> 00:32:15,173 - Oh, dana. 846 00:32:15,325 --> 00:32:16,841 What is going on over there, my brother? 847 00:32:16,994 --> 00:32:19,269 - That piece of steel is 8 inch, tops. 848 00:32:19,346 --> 00:32:22,514 - Yeah, there's no raindrops coming out of that. 849 00:32:22,666 --> 00:32:24,349 - What the hell? 850 00:32:24,501 --> 00:32:25,925 - He's pacing around quite a bit, 851 00:32:25,945 --> 00:32:27,593 Trying to figure out in his head how he's gonna move 852 00:32:27,613 --> 00:32:34,284 That metal into the shape he needs it to be. 853 00:32:34,361 --> 00:32:35,285 - I mean, honestly, if I were dana right now, 854 00:32:35,362 --> 00:32:36,361 I might start again. 855 00:32:36,513 --> 00:32:37,955 - Yeah, it would be a good idea. 856 00:32:38,031 --> 00:32:39,531 Well, there he goes. 857 00:32:39,607 --> 00:32:41,959 - So I toss that to the side, then I start the other part 858 00:32:42,035 --> 00:32:43,794 Of my billet that I've already forged. 859 00:32:43,870 --> 00:32:45,187 - Oh, guys, dana just scrapped what he's been working on 860 00:32:45,205 --> 00:32:47,447 For the past 2 1/2 hours. 861 00:32:47,466 --> 00:32:49,541 - So my game plan right now is to get the new piece, 862 00:32:49,693 --> 00:32:51,117 Start on the spike again, 863 00:32:51,136 --> 00:32:53,695 Kind of like elongate the center a little differently 864 00:32:53,714 --> 00:32:55,046 And leave it thicker. 865 00:32:55,199 --> 00:32:56,932 I got this. I got this. 866 00:32:58,869 --> 00:33:00,552 - What are you doing, joe? 867 00:33:00,704 --> 00:33:02,813 Joe's at the chop saw, cut off a substantial chunk 868 00:33:02,889 --> 00:33:04,481 Of the welded portion of his billet. 869 00:33:04,558 --> 00:33:06,466 ♪ ♪ 870 00:33:06,485 --> 00:33:09,469 - After I cut the excess off, I need to draw some width 871 00:33:09,488 --> 00:33:13,381 To it to get the axe shape to it. 872 00:33:13,400 --> 00:33:17,736 And then I need to pull out my spike on the other side. 873 00:33:17,888 --> 00:33:19,145 - There we go, look, 874 00:33:19,164 --> 00:33:22,148 We got some shape happening over here on joe. 875 00:33:22,167 --> 00:33:25,060 - This world war ii air force axe 876 00:33:25,078 --> 00:33:27,671 Is really designed to get out of the plane. 877 00:33:27,748 --> 00:33:30,656 The whole thing is designed to break through a fuselage. 878 00:33:30,676 --> 00:33:33,010 ♪ ♪ 879 00:33:33,086 --> 00:33:34,827 - Once I drifted in the hole, 880 00:33:34,847 --> 00:33:36,921 I realized that that cutting edge, 881 00:33:37,074 --> 00:33:38,998 Widthwise, is entirely too thin. 882 00:33:39,018 --> 00:33:42,352 And that's what they're gonna be hitting that thing into. 883 00:33:42,429 --> 00:33:44,170 - The front of that d-shape 884 00:33:44,189 --> 00:33:46,839 Cools so much quicker than everything else. 885 00:33:46,859 --> 00:33:48,674 I'm worried that it's really thin right there. 886 00:33:48,694 --> 00:33:52,437 I think he has another scrap of the twist that he made. 887 00:33:52,589 --> 00:33:53,846 I would cut that portion 888 00:33:53,866 --> 00:33:56,775 And reweld a new piece for the edge. 889 00:33:56,927 --> 00:33:58,260 - I think he might be doing that. 890 00:33:58,262 --> 00:33:59,594 - Yep. Looks like he is. 891 00:33:59,613 --> 00:34:02,021 - I had plenty of damascus already done up. 892 00:34:02,041 --> 00:34:04,432 So what I'm gonna do is take this piece, 893 00:34:04,451 --> 00:34:05,858 Make it into a c shape. 894 00:34:05,878 --> 00:34:08,937 Make sure I got long enough for each side, match it up 895 00:34:08,939 --> 00:34:12,123 To the cutting edge of the axe and then I'll forge weld it. 896 00:34:12,276 --> 00:34:13,458 I'm feeling pressured. 897 00:34:13,610 --> 00:34:15,627 But I know I'm gonna get it done. 898 00:34:15,779 --> 00:34:18,037 - All right, guys, you have two hours left on the clock! 899 00:34:18,057 --> 00:34:19,464 Let's go! 900 00:34:19,616 --> 00:34:20,799 - There's a lot of ways to get through this thing. 901 00:34:20,951 --> 00:34:22,801 I just don't have a lot of time. 902 00:34:22,953 --> 00:34:24,135 Once I get a basic shape, 903 00:34:24,288 --> 00:34:25,954 I'm gonna head on over to the drill press 904 00:34:25,956 --> 00:34:28,473 And start drilling in my patterns. 905 00:34:28,625 --> 00:34:29,958 - Dana is gonna get the raindrop 906 00:34:29,976 --> 00:34:31,234 Damascus pattern going. 907 00:34:31,311 --> 00:34:32,644 - Go. - Good. 908 00:34:32,796 --> 00:34:34,963 - Can't go too deep with my drill, deep enough 909 00:34:34,981 --> 00:34:36,648 Where you can actually have the pattern come out 910 00:34:36,800 --> 00:34:37,982 When you forge it. 911 00:34:38,135 --> 00:34:40,243 And then flip it over, do the other side. 912 00:34:40,395 --> 00:34:44,155 As you forge those areas, the metal pushes it down 913 00:34:44,308 --> 00:34:47,066 And it actually puts little dimples, we'll say, almost. 914 00:34:47,086 --> 00:34:49,569 That's where you get your raindrops damascus. 915 00:34:49,588 --> 00:34:51,254 Even though the time is going left and right, 916 00:34:51,331 --> 00:34:53,164 I'm like, I have an opportunity 917 00:34:53,317 --> 00:34:54,666 To possibly turn in something, 918 00:34:54,742 --> 00:34:58,169 I'm going to do my damnedest. Come on, dude. Make it. 919 00:34:58,322 --> 00:35:01,172 - Joe managed to get that forge weld good 920 00:35:01,325 --> 00:35:02,991 All the way across that. 921 00:35:03,009 --> 00:35:04,250 - So for the most part, 922 00:35:04,269 --> 00:35:06,177 Time is dictating what I'm gonna do. 923 00:35:06,330 --> 00:35:09,606 So what I decided I'm gonna do is weld my handle on. 924 00:35:09,683 --> 00:35:11,257 - He's gonna weld that tang on. 925 00:35:11,276 --> 00:35:13,852 The problem is that connection point 926 00:35:14,004 --> 00:35:15,353 Is where all the stress goes. 927 00:35:15,505 --> 00:35:17,505 - Every bit of it. - Yeah. 928 00:35:17,524 --> 00:35:19,282 - I hope it's gonna work. 929 00:35:19,359 --> 00:35:21,526 ♪ ♪ 930 00:35:21,678 --> 00:35:23,361 - What's going on with dana's billet, 931 00:35:23,513 --> 00:35:26,698 The whole thing's not but 2 inches wide at the widest. 932 00:35:26,850 --> 00:35:28,291 And he doesn't have a lot of material 933 00:35:28,443 --> 00:35:32,187 To be able to turn it into that big axe head. 934 00:35:32,189 --> 00:35:35,465 - I'm really concerned about being able to make this blade 935 00:35:35,617 --> 00:35:37,801 The shape that's required for parameters 936 00:35:37,878 --> 00:35:40,211 'cause I don't have much steel there. 937 00:35:40,364 --> 00:35:41,880 Think, think, think, think. 938 00:35:42,032 --> 00:35:46,626 So I figured all I need is a raindrop pattern on the edge. 939 00:35:46,645 --> 00:35:48,052 ♪ ♪ 940 00:35:48,205 --> 00:35:49,813 I'll get some mild steel, 941 00:35:49,964 --> 00:35:53,483 I'll cut off the raindrop I already have going on, 942 00:35:53,635 --> 00:35:57,136 And I'll forge weld, hand weld the bit on some mild steel. 943 00:35:57,156 --> 00:35:59,472 It's not the best thing. It's not my first choice. 944 00:35:59,491 --> 00:36:02,233 But it's my hail mary. This is gonna be it. 945 00:36:02,386 --> 00:36:04,143 Right now, I'm in fight or flight. 946 00:36:04,163 --> 00:36:06,888 I'm really concerned that I'm not gonna turn anything in. 947 00:36:06,907 --> 00:36:08,981 - That is true survival mode right there. 948 00:36:09,001 --> 00:36:10,725 ♪ ♪ 949 00:36:10,727 --> 00:36:12,076 - [bleep] sucks, man. 950 00:36:12,229 --> 00:36:13,819 - It's a rough challenge. 951 00:36:13,839 --> 00:36:15,655 I mean, they're struggling, but they're not giving up. 952 00:36:15,674 --> 00:36:17,582 They're gonna continue working till the time runs out. 953 00:36:17,734 --> 00:36:19,009 - So going into this quench, 954 00:36:19,085 --> 00:36:20,752 You know, there are several concerns. 955 00:36:20,904 --> 00:36:22,828 I've got so many welds on this thing. 956 00:36:22,848 --> 00:36:25,182 Cutting edge could split where I welded the layers 957 00:36:25,258 --> 00:36:26,832 On the cutting edge. There's a lot of things 958 00:36:26,852 --> 00:36:29,911 That could go wrong at this point in time. 959 00:36:29,913 --> 00:36:32,597 - Joe's quenching, guys. 960 00:36:32,749 --> 00:36:34,265 - My welds appeared to hold. 961 00:36:34,418 --> 00:36:36,842 I think it came out about as good as can be expected. 962 00:36:36,862 --> 00:36:38,920 ♪ ♪ 963 00:36:38,922 --> 00:36:40,939 Frickin' edge is hard. 964 00:36:41,091 --> 00:36:43,683 - Bladesmiths, you have 20 minutes left before testing. 965 00:36:43,702 --> 00:36:45,777 ♪ ♪ 966 00:36:45,929 --> 00:36:48,038 - Dana's quenched. Not cut it to shape yet, 967 00:36:48,189 --> 00:36:50,040 But he does have a quenched blade. 968 00:36:50,116 --> 00:36:52,358 ♪ ♪ 969 00:36:52,377 --> 00:36:54,694 - Skates. 970 00:36:54,713 --> 00:36:57,455 The quickest way to actually put a handle on this thing 971 00:36:57,607 --> 00:37:00,700 Is to weld a piece of rebar on the blade. 972 00:37:00,719 --> 00:37:02,702 You guys are gonna hate me for this [bleep] thing. 973 00:37:02,721 --> 00:37:04,462 I'm not just gonna give them a rebar handle. 974 00:37:04,614 --> 00:37:06,781 I mean, it's--it's-- doesn't index well. 975 00:37:06,800 --> 00:37:08,967 So I wrap some 550 cord. 976 00:37:09,119 --> 00:37:11,302 - Paracord wrap. Yes. 977 00:37:11,455 --> 00:37:13,230 - I wrap it as best as I can. 978 00:37:13,381 --> 00:37:15,473 And I say, I gotta put something else. 979 00:37:15,625 --> 00:37:17,734 So I reached out and I grabbed blue painter's tape. 980 00:37:17,811 --> 00:37:19,236 - There you go. - Oh, nice. 981 00:37:19,312 --> 00:37:21,646 - There you go. That's his trademark. 982 00:37:21,798 --> 00:37:23,055 - The last time I was here, 983 00:37:23,075 --> 00:37:25,391 I didn't have a proper handle on my blade. 984 00:37:25,410 --> 00:37:27,635 I put some blue painter's tape on it real quick, 985 00:37:27,654 --> 00:37:29,579 Wrapped it with leather. 986 00:37:29,656 --> 00:37:32,082 It's performed pretty well, but it was no real handle. 987 00:37:32,158 --> 00:37:34,734 You know, I didn't plan on doing this, I promise. 988 00:37:34,753 --> 00:37:37,403 Kind of pay a homage to blue painter's tape. 989 00:37:37,422 --> 00:37:39,998 And the air force and the navy are blue too. 990 00:37:40,150 --> 00:37:43,576 I would. I would. 991 00:37:43,595 --> 00:37:46,746 - One minute before testing, guys. 992 00:37:46,765 --> 00:37:48,581 - I have to turn in a finished product. 993 00:37:48,600 --> 00:37:50,174 It's tough, but there's no quitting now. 994 00:37:50,327 --> 00:37:51,601 I mean, I came here to do a job, 995 00:37:51,678 --> 00:37:53,436 And that's what I'm gonna do. 996 00:37:53,513 --> 00:37:56,589 So I just go ahead and go with the cord wrap. 997 00:37:56,608 --> 00:37:59,017 I'm happy with the fact that I got something done. 998 00:37:59,169 --> 00:38:01,111 It ain't pretty by no means. 999 00:38:01,262 --> 00:38:05,023 But I do believe it's a solid piece. 1000 00:38:05,175 --> 00:38:09,694 - Five, four, three, two, one. 1001 00:38:09,846 --> 00:38:12,864 Bladesmiths, turn off your tools, put down your weapons. 1002 00:38:13,016 --> 00:38:15,016 This round is over. 1003 00:38:15,018 --> 00:38:16,200 [applause] - yeah! 1004 00:38:16,353 --> 00:38:18,444 - Great fight, gentlemen. Great fight. 1005 00:38:18,463 --> 00:38:19,796 ♪ ♪ 1006 00:38:19,873 --> 00:38:23,041 - It was tough. I'm not happy with what I have. 1007 00:38:23,193 --> 00:38:24,784 I know I'm capable of much more. 1008 00:38:24,803 --> 00:38:28,120 But I was able to get it done and hit the parameters. 1009 00:38:28,140 --> 00:38:30,140 ♪ ♪ 1010 00:38:30,216 --> 00:38:31,808 - All right, gentlemen, you know what time it is. 1011 00:38:31,959 --> 00:38:34,536 It's time for the strength test. 1012 00:38:34,554 --> 00:38:36,054 I'm gonna take your axes, 1013 00:38:36,206 --> 00:38:37,555 And I'm gonna be smashing into these helmets 1014 00:38:37,707 --> 00:38:41,059 To see the overall construction and feel of your blade. 1015 00:38:41,211 --> 00:38:43,469 Remember, this test is not about what those axes do 1016 00:38:43,488 --> 00:38:45,155 To that helmet but what that helmet 1017 00:38:45,231 --> 00:38:46,731 Can do to your axes. All right, joe. 1018 00:38:46,883 --> 00:38:48,307 Today, you are up first. Are you ready? 1019 00:38:48,327 --> 00:38:49,400 - I'm ready, dave. 1020 00:38:49,553 --> 00:38:50,660 - All right. 1021 00:38:50,737 --> 00:38:52,403 ♪ ♪ 1022 00:38:52,556 --> 00:38:55,332 - My biggest concern is where I welded my handle on. 1023 00:38:55,408 --> 00:38:58,076 I mean, that junction is at a critical location. 1024 00:38:58,228 --> 00:39:00,486 When you have that many welds in something like this, 1025 00:39:00,505 --> 00:39:02,988 There's a lot of opportunity for failure. 1026 00:39:03,008 --> 00:39:07,827 ♪ ♪ 1027 00:39:07,846 --> 00:39:08,511 [rock music] 1028 00:39:08,588 --> 00:39:14,517 ♪ ♪ 1029 00:39:17,263 --> 00:39:19,080 - Well, joe. It held up. 1030 00:39:19,099 --> 00:39:21,191 You still got a sharp edge on this thing. 1031 00:39:21,267 --> 00:39:23,751 It's a very obtuse edge, but so is the original. 1032 00:39:23,770 --> 00:39:25,269 You didn't lose any of those welds. 1033 00:39:25,422 --> 00:39:28,923 Nothing came loose. Handle construction, 1034 00:39:28,942 --> 00:39:31,201 It's actually comfortable to hold on to. 1035 00:39:31,277 --> 00:39:34,037 All in all, it held up beautifully in this test. 1036 00:39:34,114 --> 00:39:35,263 So good job, jeff. 1037 00:39:35,281 --> 00:39:36,614 - Thanks, dave. 1038 00:39:36,766 --> 00:39:38,357 - All right, dana, your turn. You ready? 1039 00:39:38,377 --> 00:39:39,709 - No. 1040 00:39:39,786 --> 00:39:42,027 ♪ ♪ 1041 00:39:42,047 --> 00:39:44,214 I don't know what's gonna happen with my axe. 1042 00:39:44,290 --> 00:39:47,717 So many things can go wrong for my construction. 1043 00:39:47,794 --> 00:39:49,219 I'm just hoping that it doesn't 1044 00:39:49,370 --> 00:39:51,721 Break apart when he strikes. 1045 00:39:51,798 --> 00:39:53,890 ♪ ♪ 1046 00:39:53,967 --> 00:39:55,950 - Guys. 1047 00:39:55,969 --> 00:39:58,561 You know, as much as I'd love to test, 1048 00:39:58,638 --> 00:40:00,230 It's just not the axe we asked for. 1049 00:40:00,306 --> 00:40:01,731 - We wanna be fair. It's not what we asked for. 1050 00:40:01,808 --> 00:40:03,382 - Pretty far off. - Yeah. 1051 00:40:03,402 --> 00:40:05,126 And I mean, I'm not even sure of the construction 1052 00:40:05,128 --> 00:40:06,719 And the connection here. 1053 00:40:06,738 --> 00:40:09,072 I need to peel this back. It's not what we asked for. 1054 00:40:09,149 --> 00:40:12,242 ♪ ♪ 1055 00:40:12,393 --> 00:40:15,227 Dana, I gotta tell you, you fought really, really hard. 1056 00:40:15,247 --> 00:40:19,140 But in the end, this just isn't the axe or the shape 1057 00:40:19,142 --> 00:40:20,808 We're looking to test. 1058 00:40:20,810 --> 00:40:23,478 And it wouldn't be fair to test this against your opponent 1059 00:40:23,480 --> 00:40:25,255 Who actually turned in the axe 1060 00:40:25,331 --> 00:40:26,906 That was in the style that we were looking for. 1061 00:40:26,925 --> 00:40:29,092 But, man, I gotta tell you, there's no quit in you. 1062 00:40:29,169 --> 00:40:31,094 And I really do appreciate that, dana. 1063 00:40:31,171 --> 00:40:32,595 - Thank you. 1064 00:40:32,672 --> 00:40:34,839 ♪ ♪ 1065 00:40:34,991 --> 00:40:36,415 - Well, dana, I got to start off 1066 00:40:36,435 --> 00:40:39,084 By saying you guys had to have chosen the hardest blade 1067 00:40:39,104 --> 00:40:41,604 To build in this competition. Come hell or high water, 1068 00:40:41,756 --> 00:40:43,106 You decided you were gonna give us a blade. 1069 00:40:43,183 --> 00:40:44,441 So we want to commend you for that. 1070 00:40:44,592 --> 00:40:46,167 But unfortunately, we can't test your blade 1071 00:40:46,169 --> 00:40:47,610 Equally against joe's. 1072 00:40:47,762 --> 00:40:49,762 And for that reason, your time in this competition has ended, 1073 00:40:49,781 --> 00:40:51,597 I'm gonna have to ask you to please step off 1074 00:40:51,616 --> 00:40:53,174 The forge floor. 1075 00:40:53,193 --> 00:40:55,176 - I'm not happy with my product at all. 1076 00:40:55,178 --> 00:40:56,844 Thank you guys for the opportunity. 1077 00:40:56,846 --> 00:40:58,346 You guys are amazing. 1078 00:40:58,364 --> 00:41:00,272 It's definitely not a good reflection of my skills. 1079 00:41:00,292 --> 00:41:02,625 But I'm proud that I actually turned something in. 1080 00:41:02,702 --> 00:41:05,520 I have that forge where I teach veterans with ptsd. 1081 00:41:05,522 --> 00:41:10,191 And I'm just gonna keep on helping others learn the craft. 1082 00:41:10,210 --> 00:41:11,634 All I can say to joe is, 1083 00:41:11,711 --> 00:41:13,861 "man, I hope you win it for the air force. 1084 00:41:13,863 --> 00:41:16,288 I love you, brother." 1085 00:41:16,308 --> 00:41:17,974 - Well, joe, you know what that means, man. 1086 00:41:18,051 --> 00:41:19,809 You've got yourself a seat in the final round 1087 00:41:19,886 --> 00:41:21,811 Of the armed forces redeployment tournament. 1088 00:41:21,888 --> 00:41:23,646 And you just got yourself a check for $2,000. 1089 00:41:23,798 --> 00:41:24,981 Congratulations. 1090 00:41:25,058 --> 00:41:27,150 - I'm excited to move on to the next phase. 1091 00:41:27,227 --> 00:41:29,377 It gives me an opportunity to hopefully be able to prove 1092 00:41:29,379 --> 00:41:30,987 What I know I'm capable of doing. 1093 00:41:31,064 --> 00:41:32,213 - How do you feel? 1094 00:41:32,215 --> 00:41:34,048 - I wish we could have tested them both. 1095 00:41:34,050 --> 00:41:35,825 - We always wish for it. 1096 00:41:35,902 --> 00:41:37,660 - This challenge was very difficult. 1097 00:41:37,737 --> 00:41:39,162 I can only imagine what they're gonna have 1098 00:41:39,239 --> 00:41:40,830 In the next round. 1099 00:41:40,907 --> 00:41:44,459 ♪ ♪