1 00:00:05,006 --> 00:00:06,672 [dramatic music] 2 00:00:06,823 --> 00:00:08,248 - Tonight in the forge, we are bringing back 3 00:00:08,400 --> 00:00:10,658 Some of "forged in fire's" best bladesmiths 4 00:00:10,678 --> 00:00:13,345 And toughest american warriors to battle it out 5 00:00:13,497 --> 00:00:15,589 In four head-to-head duels. 6 00:00:15,741 --> 00:00:19,409 This is the armed forces tournament. 7 00:00:19,428 --> 00:00:21,928 Eight former competitors and u.S. Servicemembers 8 00:00:22,081 --> 00:00:24,523 Will be redeployed to the forge to battle it out 9 00:00:24,600 --> 00:00:29,253 Building a blade from start to finish in one five-hour round. 10 00:00:29,271 --> 00:00:32,439 The winner of each duel will home a check for $2,000 11 00:00:32,591 --> 00:00:33,774 And earn themselves a seat 12 00:00:33,926 --> 00:00:36,443 In the final battle of our tournament, 13 00:00:36,595 --> 00:00:38,762 Where they will face tough competition 14 00:00:38,781 --> 00:00:41,540 And battle it out for a check for $10,000 15 00:00:41,691 --> 00:00:45,269 And that ever-coveted titled of "forged in fire" champion. 16 00:00:45,287 --> 00:00:47,771 Tonight the dueling continues. 17 00:00:47,790 --> 00:00:50,941 Up first, the "forged in fire" champions duel, 18 00:00:50,959 --> 00:00:53,126 Where the champion of the barbarian sword challenge 19 00:00:53,279 --> 00:00:54,611 Goes up against the winner 20 00:00:54,630 --> 00:00:56,630 Of the american eagle head sabre challenge. 21 00:00:56,782 --> 00:00:58,223 - Last time was difficult. 22 00:00:58,300 --> 00:01:00,392 But going up against another champion 23 00:01:00,469 --> 00:01:04,121 Is a whole nother level of difficult. 24 00:01:04,139 --> 00:01:06,290 - I'm here to see if we can double down. 25 00:01:06,308 --> 00:01:07,791 I was asked to come back, 26 00:01:07,810 --> 00:01:09,735 And I'd never say no to another challenge. 27 00:01:09,886 --> 00:01:12,963 - And later, the sarges duel, where a sergeant 28 00:01:12,981 --> 00:01:15,132 From the army will go up against an active duty staff 29 00:01:15,134 --> 00:01:17,242 Sergeant from the air force. 30 00:01:17,319 --> 00:01:20,304 - When I came back from iraq, I had pretty bad ptsd, 31 00:01:20,322 --> 00:01:22,414 So I needed to something to get my mind off of things. 32 00:01:22,566 --> 00:01:24,324 From the moment that I started bladesmithing, 33 00:01:24,476 --> 00:01:25,751 It's kind of like therapy. 34 00:01:25,902 --> 00:01:29,146 I loved it, and it's been now seven years. 35 00:01:29,164 --> 00:01:31,906 - I'm currently active duty united states air force, 36 00:01:31,926 --> 00:01:33,166 And in my career field, 37 00:01:33,319 --> 00:01:34,593 Time management's very important, 38 00:01:34,744 --> 00:01:37,096 So I know I'm going to make a plan 39 00:01:37,247 --> 00:01:40,415 And then execute that plan. 40 00:01:40,434 --> 00:01:42,843 - The duels start now. 41 00:01:42,995 --> 00:01:47,998 ♪ ♪ 42 00:01:48,016 --> 00:01:51,001 - My name's ethan lee. I'm 29 years old. 43 00:01:51,019 --> 00:01:53,520 I think it's pretty cool to represent the navy 44 00:01:53,672 --> 00:01:55,005 In a competition like this, 45 00:01:55,023 --> 00:01:57,616 Because I get to go up against an army dude. 46 00:01:57,693 --> 00:02:03,122 And this is what I love doing the most. 47 00:02:03,273 --> 00:02:04,289 - What's up, "forged in fire"? 48 00:02:04,366 --> 00:02:06,350 The muffin man is back. 49 00:02:06,368 --> 00:02:08,443 My name's mike rizzo. I'm 32 years old, 50 00:02:08,462 --> 00:02:10,020 And I'm from danbury, connecticut. 51 00:02:10,038 --> 00:02:13,190 Being ex-military, I know going into this 52 00:02:13,208 --> 00:02:14,466 That if my plan isn't working, 53 00:02:14,543 --> 00:02:18,695 I need to adjust fire and continue on. 54 00:02:18,714 --> 00:02:20,213 - Ethan, mike, welcome back to the forge, guys. 55 00:02:20,366 --> 00:02:21,865 It's great to have you. 56 00:02:21,884 --> 00:02:24,201 You're about to take part in five intense hours 57 00:02:24,219 --> 00:02:26,311 Of forging competition, where we're gonna check 58 00:02:26,388 --> 00:02:29,039 Every aspect of your knife-making skill. 59 00:02:29,057 --> 00:02:32,542 You guys are in the armed forces redeployment tournament. 60 00:02:32,561 --> 00:02:34,895 This is the "forged in fire" champions duel. 61 00:02:35,047 --> 00:02:36,880 Now, here's how this competition's gonna go, guys. 62 00:02:36,899 --> 00:02:38,899 We've got five straight hours of forging competition, 63 00:02:39,051 --> 00:02:41,809 Where you guys are gonna build a blade from start to finish. 64 00:02:41,829 --> 00:02:43,887 When that time runs out, you're gonna turn your blades 65 00:02:43,906 --> 00:02:45,405 Over to our judges, 66 00:02:45,557 --> 00:02:47,982 Who will then critique them, test them, and decide who wins. 67 00:02:48,002 --> 00:02:49,393 The judges for today's competition 68 00:02:49,411 --> 00:02:51,561 Are two-time "forged in fire" champion 69 00:02:51,563 --> 00:02:54,006 Ben abbott, historic weapons recreation specialist 70 00:02:54,157 --> 00:02:59,753 Dave baker, and edged weapons specialist doug marcaida. 71 00:02:59,905 --> 00:03:01,571 Now, these guys behind me are the ones who will decide 72 00:03:01,590 --> 00:03:03,182 Which one of you will walk out of here 73 00:03:03,333 --> 00:03:06,410 Today the winner of your duel carrying a check for $2,000. 74 00:03:06,428 --> 00:03:08,353 Winning today also means you get a spot 75 00:03:08,505 --> 00:03:09,746 In the final battle of our 76 00:03:09,765 --> 00:03:11,581 Armed forces redeployment tournament 77 00:03:11,600 --> 00:03:13,525 Getting a chance at becoming a two-time 78 00:03:13,677 --> 00:03:17,587 "forged in fire" champion and another check for $10,000. 79 00:03:17,606 --> 00:03:19,364 All right, guys, let's get into the competition. 80 00:03:19,516 --> 00:03:21,015 So next to me we have a weapons crate 81 00:03:21,035 --> 00:03:22,943 That has three handles sticking out of it. 82 00:03:23,095 --> 00:03:25,762 There's only three, because you guys are third duel. 83 00:03:25,781 --> 00:03:27,280 What we want you guys to do is decide 84 00:03:27,433 --> 00:03:28,856 Which one of these blades 85 00:03:28,876 --> 00:03:31,268 You want to build based solely on the handle you see. 86 00:03:31,286 --> 00:03:33,712 So, guys, take a few minutes and make a choice. 87 00:03:33,863 --> 00:03:35,605 - I'm a huge fan of number four. 88 00:03:35,624 --> 00:03:38,050 - Four is the one I was eyeing as well. 89 00:03:38,201 --> 00:03:41,536 - Number four looks like a full tang construction, 90 00:03:41,555 --> 00:03:44,464 So I'm thinking easy handle. 91 00:03:44,616 --> 00:03:46,967 Could be a more manageable build. 92 00:03:47,119 --> 00:03:49,619 - Army and navy don't always get along, 93 00:03:49,638 --> 00:03:51,455 But I gotta agree with you on that one. 94 00:03:51,473 --> 00:03:53,715 - So from what I'm hearing is, you guys are both settling 95 00:03:53,734 --> 00:03:56,142 On number four. Is that correct? 96 00:03:56,295 --> 00:03:57,569 - Yes. 97 00:03:57,721 --> 00:04:02,074 - All right, guys, you're gonna be building this, 98 00:04:02,225 --> 00:04:03,984 The woodman's pal. 99 00:04:04,136 --> 00:04:06,245 ♪ ♪ 100 00:04:06,396 --> 00:04:09,139 - Instant regret. [laughter] 101 00:04:09,157 --> 00:04:11,750 - First created in 1941, the woodman's pal 102 00:04:11,901 --> 00:04:14,828 Is an essential survival axe used by the u.S. Military 103 00:04:14,980 --> 00:04:17,147 From world war ii to the vietnam war. 104 00:04:17,165 --> 00:04:19,316 This multipurpose tool was designed for the pacific 105 00:04:19,334 --> 00:04:22,094 Theatre and features a strong, axe-like blade 106 00:04:22,245 --> 00:04:25,005 Designed to hack through dense brush, chop down wood, 107 00:04:25,157 --> 00:04:27,415 And even slash through enemy combatants. 108 00:04:27,434 --> 00:04:29,659 While no longer standard issue among the troops, 109 00:04:29,678 --> 00:04:31,436 The woodman's pal is still in production 110 00:04:31,588 --> 00:04:33,772 For civilians today. 111 00:04:33,923 --> 00:04:35,607 - Bladesmiths, when you're building your woodman's pals, 112 00:04:35,759 --> 00:04:37,684 They need to fall within these parameters. 113 00:04:37,836 --> 00:04:39,503 You need to have a spatulated blade 114 00:04:39,521 --> 00:04:41,671 That measures between 10 and 11 inches. 115 00:04:41,690 --> 00:04:43,173 You need to include a rear sickle hook 116 00:04:43,191 --> 00:04:45,509 That has a concave, sharpened edge. 117 00:04:45,527 --> 00:04:46,693 You need to have finger grooves 118 00:04:46,845 --> 00:04:48,954 And a blunt safety toe at the tip. 119 00:04:49,031 --> 00:04:51,848 - Why did there have to be a hook on this thing? 120 00:04:51,867 --> 00:04:55,127 Having to get the tip of it as wide as it is 121 00:04:55,278 --> 00:04:58,297 And also sharpen that little hook inside 122 00:04:58,448 --> 00:05:01,133 In five hours, it's a lot. 123 00:05:01,284 --> 00:05:02,375 There's a lot to do. 124 00:05:02,528 --> 00:05:03,969 ♪ ♪ 125 00:05:04,120 --> 00:05:05,545 - You guys know what you're building, 126 00:05:05,697 --> 00:05:07,047 But let's talk about the challenge. 127 00:05:07,199 --> 00:05:08,698 What you see in front of you are four 128 00:05:08,717 --> 00:05:10,534 "forged in fire" challenge coins. 129 00:05:10,552 --> 00:05:11,793 On the reverse side of those coins, 130 00:05:11,812 --> 00:05:13,537 There is a challenge you're gonna need to use 131 00:05:13,555 --> 00:05:15,647 To make your woodman's pal. 132 00:05:15,724 --> 00:05:18,391 So, ethan, come on up and grab a coin. 133 00:05:18,544 --> 00:05:21,153 ♪ ♪ 134 00:05:21,304 --> 00:05:23,046 All right, ethan, you got a ladder on your coin, 135 00:05:23,048 --> 00:05:25,549 Which means you've got to build your woodman's pal 136 00:05:25,551 --> 00:05:27,659 With ladder pattern damascus. 137 00:05:27,736 --> 00:05:30,478 - Laddered pattern damascus woodman's pal, 138 00:05:30,497 --> 00:05:31,721 That's a lot. 139 00:05:31,723 --> 00:05:33,723 - All right, mike, come on up. 140 00:05:33,742 --> 00:05:36,743 ♪ ♪ 141 00:05:36,895 --> 00:05:38,078 All right, mike, you got a bridge on your coin. 142 00:05:38,154 --> 00:05:40,397 That means you need to make your woodman's pal 143 00:05:40,415 --> 00:05:41,731 With a suspension bridge cable. 144 00:05:41,750 --> 00:05:43,675 Go ahead and head back to your anvil. 145 00:05:43,827 --> 00:05:46,345 - This is just the worst-case scenario. 146 00:05:46,421 --> 00:05:51,833 I know the method, but I've never done it before. 147 00:05:51,852 --> 00:05:53,577 - All right, guys, you have your challenges. 148 00:05:53,595 --> 00:05:55,187 You have the blade you need to build. 149 00:05:55,338 --> 00:05:57,914 You're gonna have five hours to complete this challenge. 150 00:05:57,933 --> 00:05:59,416 And when you're done, you're gonna hand them 151 00:05:59,434 --> 00:06:00,692 Over to our judges, 152 00:06:00,844 --> 00:06:03,177 Who will test for strength and durability 153 00:06:03,197 --> 00:06:04,846 In a rifle barrel chop. 154 00:06:04,865 --> 00:06:06,347 Then we're gonna check your edge retention 155 00:06:06,367 --> 00:06:08,683 In a foam tube slice. 156 00:06:08,702 --> 00:06:10,184 All right, bladesmiths, good luck. 157 00:06:10,204 --> 00:06:12,262 Your time starts now. 158 00:06:12,280 --> 00:06:15,690 ♪ ♪ 159 00:06:15,709 --> 00:06:17,951 - Oh, my god. This is friggin'... 160 00:06:18,103 --> 00:06:21,104 - This is gonna be exciting. These guys are champions. 161 00:06:21,123 --> 00:06:22,122 - Yeah. 162 00:06:22,274 --> 00:06:23,531 - So we could have one of these guys 163 00:06:23,550 --> 00:06:25,275 Going up to be a two-time champion. 164 00:06:25,293 --> 00:06:26,367 - First thing I'm doing is, I'm going over the grinder, 165 00:06:26,387 --> 00:06:27,627 Cleaning up my steel, 166 00:06:27,779 --> 00:06:30,630 And then I stack both my billets up 167 00:06:30,782 --> 00:06:32,632 Alternating the layers. 168 00:06:32,784 --> 00:06:34,059 I'm going with two stacks, 169 00:06:34,210 --> 00:06:36,803 Because I think that'll reduce the downtime of waiting 170 00:06:36,955 --> 00:06:41,291 For my billet to heat up. 171 00:06:41,309 --> 00:06:43,810 - Last time I was here, I had one parameter. 172 00:06:43,962 --> 00:06:46,296 And this time I have at least four or five. 173 00:06:46,314 --> 00:06:50,075 It's much more technical. I've never done cable before, 174 00:06:50,226 --> 00:06:53,303 But I know the first thing I have to do is get it clean 175 00:06:53,305 --> 00:06:55,305 And weld up the ends. 176 00:06:55,323 --> 00:06:56,806 Being ex-military, 177 00:06:56,825 --> 00:07:00,994 I know that proper planning is just insanely important. 178 00:07:01,146 --> 00:07:04,405 I mean, it's really your mission before your mission. 179 00:07:04,425 --> 00:07:05,498 - I'm scared of the cable, 180 00:07:05,651 --> 00:07:06,925 Because it takes a lot of cleaning. 181 00:07:07,076 --> 00:07:10,837 But if the first forge weld takes on both sides, 182 00:07:10,989 --> 00:07:12,172 He's gonna be way out ahead. 183 00:07:12,324 --> 00:07:14,266 - I finally get my steel in the forge. 184 00:07:14,417 --> 00:07:17,677 It's a big piece of cable, so I know I need to leave it 185 00:07:17,829 --> 00:07:21,940 In the forge for at least 15 minutes. 186 00:07:22,091 --> 00:07:23,442 - I walk over to my forge, 187 00:07:23,593 --> 00:07:26,111 And I look to see if the billet is up to temperature. 188 00:07:26,188 --> 00:07:28,688 And it's about heated as necessary, 189 00:07:28,840 --> 00:07:32,767 So I think it's just time to go ahead and make an initial weld. 190 00:07:32,786 --> 00:07:34,844 I just give one quick press, 191 00:07:34,863 --> 00:07:36,029 And I put it back in the forge, 192 00:07:36,181 --> 00:07:39,516 Because if you try to do too much too soon, 193 00:07:39,518 --> 00:07:41,201 You can have delaminations, 194 00:07:41,353 --> 00:07:45,038 And the last thing I want is a weld failure. 195 00:07:45,190 --> 00:07:47,857 - Ethan's being really careful and really patient. 196 00:07:47,876 --> 00:07:49,042 Not a bad idea. 197 00:07:49,194 --> 00:07:50,469 - Looks like everything goes well, 198 00:07:50,620 --> 00:07:55,974 And that I can move on to draw both these billets out. 199 00:07:56,125 --> 00:07:58,977 - My billet's up to heat, and I know before I do 200 00:07:59,128 --> 00:08:04,149 Any sort of squishing here I gotta tighten up the cable, 201 00:08:04,300 --> 00:08:07,227 So I just throw it in the press, punch it down, 202 00:08:07,379 --> 00:08:10,563 And then I have free rein to do as I please with it. 203 00:08:10,716 --> 00:08:11,490 - All right. - All right. 204 00:08:11,641 --> 00:08:12,991 - Perfect. Perfect. 205 00:08:13,068 --> 00:08:14,551 - That's a picture-perfect-- - well done. 206 00:08:14,553 --> 00:08:16,978 - Smart move. 207 00:08:16,997 --> 00:08:20,406 - Many smiths will go to the floor vise and use that 208 00:08:20,559 --> 00:08:22,225 Mainly because they just haven't figured out 209 00:08:22,244 --> 00:08:25,653 You can use the press as a vise itself. 210 00:08:25,672 --> 00:08:27,172 - This is really pivotal moments 211 00:08:27,249 --> 00:08:29,490 When steel is actually bonding together. 212 00:08:29,510 --> 00:08:34,070 If the braided steel inside doesn't bond together, 213 00:08:34,089 --> 00:08:38,908 Then my next few hours are pointless. 214 00:08:38,927 --> 00:08:41,578 It seems to be solid, but I still have no idea 215 00:08:41,596 --> 00:08:43,838 What's going on in this cable. 216 00:08:43,857 --> 00:08:45,582 I won't know if this is good or not 217 00:08:45,600 --> 00:08:48,935 Until I start cleaning it up on the grinder. 218 00:08:49,087 --> 00:08:50,920 - Looks like yours is coming pretty good. 219 00:08:50,939 --> 00:08:53,014 - I have no idea what I'm doing right now. 220 00:08:53,033 --> 00:08:54,682 I'm totally winging it. 221 00:08:54,701 --> 00:08:57,944 - Being out there with another veteran is kind of comforting 222 00:08:58,096 --> 00:08:59,763 To know that I'm not the only one 223 00:08:59,781 --> 00:09:01,281 Having to deal with this. 224 00:09:01,433 --> 00:09:03,357 Thought this would be a little easier at first 225 00:09:03,377 --> 00:09:04,543 Than what you got, but I'm starting to think 226 00:09:04,694 --> 00:09:05,785 The other way now. 227 00:09:05,937 --> 00:09:07,695 - You got it, man. Stay the course. 228 00:09:07,714 --> 00:09:09,714 - Yep. - How you guys feeling? 229 00:09:09,866 --> 00:09:11,441 - Best day of my life. 230 00:09:11,459 --> 00:09:12,458 [laughter] 231 00:09:12,611 --> 00:09:13,885 ♪ ♪ 232 00:09:14,037 --> 00:09:15,554 - Right now, I'm cleaning my billets, 233 00:09:15,630 --> 00:09:18,631 Because I don't want any scale in between the billets. 234 00:09:18,784 --> 00:09:20,116 Then I'll restack them. 235 00:09:20,135 --> 00:09:21,876 Then I'll put them back in the forge 236 00:09:21,895 --> 00:09:23,620 And make a weld again 237 00:09:23,638 --> 00:09:27,214 And hopefully not get any delaminations. 238 00:09:27,234 --> 00:09:28,883 - So he's just doing two layers, huh? 239 00:09:28,902 --> 00:09:30,718 - Looks like it. - That's a shame. 240 00:09:30,737 --> 00:09:32,979 - The more layers you get, the tighter those 241 00:09:33,131 --> 00:09:34,573 [inaudible], it's better. 242 00:09:34,724 --> 00:09:36,741 - While I'm cleaning this, it just hits me... 243 00:09:36,818 --> 00:09:38,802 Let's see. 244 00:09:38,820 --> 00:09:41,580 I might ought to cut this in half 245 00:09:41,731 --> 00:09:43,156 Just to get a taller stack. 246 00:09:43,308 --> 00:09:46,418 That way, I will get more layers. 247 00:09:46,569 --> 00:09:48,086 - I think you got your dream, ben. 248 00:09:48,237 --> 00:09:51,331 Ethan chopped that billet in two, stacked it again. 249 00:09:51,483 --> 00:09:52,816 56 layers now. 250 00:09:52,834 --> 00:09:54,500 - Yep. Nice. 251 00:09:54,653 --> 00:09:58,655 - It's taking me some time, but I'm feeling pretty good. 252 00:09:58,673 --> 00:09:59,839 ♪ ♪ 253 00:09:59,991 --> 00:10:02,434 - I've got this thing to the parameters, 254 00:10:02,510 --> 00:10:06,329 And now I'm trying to work in this spike on the top. 255 00:10:06,331 --> 00:10:09,182 Getting this thing to shape is one of the most 256 00:10:09,334 --> 00:10:12,185 Challenging things I've done in bladesmithing. 257 00:10:12,337 --> 00:10:13,686 - The woodman's pal, when you first see it, 258 00:10:13,839 --> 00:10:15,188 There's a lot going on. 259 00:10:15,340 --> 00:10:17,857 You got this extremely spatulated blade, this hook, 260 00:10:18,009 --> 00:10:20,176 And a handle with a lot of contours to it. 261 00:10:20,195 --> 00:10:22,512 - It's really interesting to get it to shape, 262 00:10:22,530 --> 00:10:25,106 Because there is a lot of maneuvering 263 00:10:25,125 --> 00:10:27,684 That I've never done before, but at this point, 264 00:10:27,702 --> 00:10:30,778 I'm feeling pretty good about the blade shape, 265 00:10:30,797 --> 00:10:35,300 And I immediately go for the grinder. 266 00:10:35,377 --> 00:10:37,527 - I got the layers welded together, 267 00:10:37,545 --> 00:10:40,046 So I go ahead and grind my grooves in the billet 268 00:10:40,198 --> 00:10:42,123 To establish my ladder pattern. 269 00:10:42,142 --> 00:10:44,809 - What is ethan doing right now? 270 00:10:44,961 --> 00:10:45,869 - Cutting in his ladder pattern. 271 00:10:45,871 --> 00:10:47,036 - Wow. Way too early. 272 00:10:47,055 --> 00:10:48,629 - Is it too early for that? - Yeah. 273 00:10:48,649 --> 00:10:50,965 So, what's gonna happen is, it's gonna have a ladder, 274 00:10:50,984 --> 00:10:53,318 But it's just gonna be really spread apart. 275 00:10:53,469 --> 00:10:56,154 - My grooves are to the point where I'm okay with it. 276 00:10:56,305 --> 00:10:58,398 I stick it back in the forge, and I get ready 277 00:10:58,550 --> 00:11:02,218 To forge this thing out to a rough shape. 278 00:11:02,237 --> 00:11:05,555 - Bladesmiths, you have three hours left on the clock. 279 00:11:05,573 --> 00:11:06,556 ♪ ♪ 280 00:11:06,574 --> 00:11:08,057 - So I'm on the grinder, 281 00:11:08,076 --> 00:11:11,911 And I'm trying to get all the forge scale off. 282 00:11:12,063 --> 00:11:14,005 Man, oh, man. 283 00:11:14,157 --> 00:11:18,234 This cable, it's just got lines scattered everywhere. 284 00:11:18,253 --> 00:11:21,754 I never know what could potentially be a seam, 285 00:11:21,907 --> 00:11:23,406 A crack, a delam, 286 00:11:23,425 --> 00:11:25,833 Which could mean I have to start over. 287 00:11:25,852 --> 00:11:26,810 [bleep]. 288 00:11:31,750 --> 00:11:33,024 - I really think mike should do less grinding 289 00:11:33,101 --> 00:11:33,858 And more heat-treating at this point. 290 00:11:34,010 --> 00:11:35,676 - I agree. 291 00:11:35,696 --> 00:11:36,769 - I feel myself going down the rabbit hole on the grinder 292 00:11:36,846 --> 00:11:40,089 Chasing lines that are probably solid. 293 00:11:40,091 --> 00:11:43,259 I have to adjust course here. 294 00:11:43,261 --> 00:11:46,854 I'm gonna start setting up to thermal cycle and quench. 295 00:11:46,873 --> 00:11:49,374 ♪ ♪ 296 00:11:49,451 --> 00:11:51,601 - Let's see. 297 00:11:51,619 --> 00:11:55,438 Last time around, the handle round gave me an extra hour 298 00:11:55,457 --> 00:11:56,881 To refine the handle. 299 00:11:56,958 --> 00:12:00,385 This time, I've got five hours to complete everything. 300 00:12:00,462 --> 00:12:01,961 I go over to the bandsaw, 301 00:12:02,113 --> 00:12:04,113 And I do a little work on my scales, 302 00:12:04,115 --> 00:12:06,207 Get the finger grooves roughed out 303 00:12:06,226 --> 00:12:10,878 A little bit, anything I can while I have the time. 304 00:12:10,897 --> 00:12:12,564 - Ethan's really far along on the handle material, 305 00:12:12,640 --> 00:12:14,791 Which is something he's got over mike right now. 306 00:12:14,809 --> 00:12:16,960 Mike does have more of the blade shape, 307 00:12:16,962 --> 00:12:18,795 Where ethan's still gotta fill it. 308 00:12:18,797 --> 00:12:19,963 He's got a lot of work to do there. 309 00:12:19,965 --> 00:12:23,390 But he's way ahead in handle time. 310 00:12:23,410 --> 00:12:25,059 - All right, guys, you got two hours left. 311 00:12:25,078 --> 00:12:26,411 Keep it going. 312 00:12:26,488 --> 00:12:30,064 ♪ ♪ 313 00:12:30,083 --> 00:12:31,491 Mike's quenched. 314 00:12:31,567 --> 00:12:33,585 - I have absolutely no idea how my quench went. 315 00:12:33,661 --> 00:12:35,069 I have no idea if it's hard. 316 00:12:35,088 --> 00:12:38,256 There isn't enough time to do my due diligence here, 317 00:12:38,407 --> 00:12:41,075 And there are more important matters at hand. 318 00:12:41,094 --> 00:12:43,428 - You see, this is where mike had a tunnel vision 319 00:12:43,505 --> 00:12:46,489 Working on that blade, right, and see the big picture. 320 00:12:46,508 --> 00:12:48,174 Time management was lost. 321 00:12:48,326 --> 00:12:52,270 - I still have to get my final grind in, get this handle fit 322 00:12:52,347 --> 00:12:57,108 And glued up and shaped, and get this blade etched. 323 00:12:57,185 --> 00:12:58,425 ♪ ♪ 324 00:12:58,445 --> 00:13:00,094 - My plan is to forge 325 00:13:00,113 --> 00:13:04,007 A really large shape that I can grind away. 326 00:13:04,025 --> 00:13:06,785 - It's gotta be a beast to swing. 327 00:13:06,861 --> 00:13:09,120 - Well, this is not designed to be a weapon. 328 00:13:09,197 --> 00:13:12,849 It's designed to create momentum to cut brush 329 00:13:12,851 --> 00:13:16,294 But not be so heavy that it wears you out. 330 00:13:16,371 --> 00:13:21,132 - I'm happy with my shape, and I'm ready to quench. 331 00:13:21,209 --> 00:13:23,134 - Ethan quenched. - Nice. 332 00:13:23,286 --> 00:13:24,135 - Oh, yeah. 333 00:13:24,287 --> 00:13:25,786 - It has a slight crook in it, 334 00:13:25,806 --> 00:13:28,531 But it's something I can fix with the grinder. 335 00:13:28,550 --> 00:13:30,975 I know I'm not gonna be able to achieve the weight I want, 336 00:13:31,052 --> 00:13:32,869 But this is as good 337 00:13:32,887 --> 00:13:35,038 As I'm gonna be able to do for right now. 338 00:13:35,056 --> 00:13:37,540 I have to put it in the temper. 339 00:13:37,559 --> 00:13:39,317 And my plan now is to do 340 00:13:39,468 --> 00:13:43,379 A little bit more work on my scales. 341 00:13:43,381 --> 00:13:47,158 - The clock is still ticking, and I have to get my handle 342 00:13:47,235 --> 00:13:51,162 All glued up real fast. Holy [bleep]. 343 00:13:51,239 --> 00:13:55,892 I realize that I have this gaping hole 344 00:13:55,894 --> 00:13:57,985 Right at the front of my blade. 345 00:13:58,004 --> 00:14:00,487 This is worst-case scenario at this point. 346 00:14:00,507 --> 00:14:03,066 The clock is ticking away, and I'm worried 347 00:14:03,084 --> 00:14:05,492 That this could be something that sends me home. 348 00:14:05,512 --> 00:14:07,494 Dude. 349 00:14:07,514 --> 00:14:09,848 If I don't fix it, I might see my blade 350 00:14:09,924 --> 00:14:11,832 Break apart in the strength test. 351 00:14:11,852 --> 00:14:13,685 - Maybe he quenched a little on the hot side, 352 00:14:13,761 --> 00:14:17,080 And some of those welds might have gone and opened up. 353 00:14:17,098 --> 00:14:19,190 - I just don't have time to start over. 354 00:14:19,267 --> 00:14:21,526 I make the decision to weld it shut 355 00:14:21,603 --> 00:14:25,421 So that it's a structurally sound piece of steel. 356 00:14:25,423 --> 00:14:28,091 Now that I have the tip welded up, 357 00:14:28,093 --> 00:14:31,035 I make the decision to torch temper. 358 00:14:31,112 --> 00:14:32,929 It's really my only option at this point, 359 00:14:32,931 --> 00:14:34,188 With the handle assembly on. 360 00:14:34,207 --> 00:14:37,709 I don't want a brittle blade to be tested. 361 00:14:37,785 --> 00:14:39,693 It could shatter into pieces. 362 00:14:39,713 --> 00:14:42,622 - Bladesmiths, you are down to one hour remaining 363 00:14:42,774 --> 00:14:44,215 Before the testing. 364 00:14:44,292 --> 00:14:45,532 ♪ ♪ 365 00:14:45,552 --> 00:14:47,868 - It's incredibly important to get this handle 366 00:14:47,888 --> 00:14:49,462 The right way. 367 00:14:49,614 --> 00:14:51,038 That ain't happening. 368 00:14:51,057 --> 00:14:54,450 Because the last time I was here, my handle was too large. 369 00:14:54,469 --> 00:14:56,895 - Well, ethan, the handle is big. 370 00:14:56,971 --> 00:14:59,472 There's a lot of handle left over on this knife. 371 00:14:59,624 --> 00:15:02,549 - And I don't want to make that same mistake again. 372 00:15:02,569 --> 00:15:04,402 I'm liking the handle. 373 00:15:04,479 --> 00:15:06,796 It's starting to be more comfortable, 374 00:15:06,814 --> 00:15:09,407 And that's my main goal. 375 00:15:09,484 --> 00:15:10,633 ♪ ♪ 376 00:15:10,652 --> 00:15:12,076 - My blade looks okay, 377 00:15:12,153 --> 00:15:16,748 But I want to make sure that I'm within parameters. 378 00:15:16,824 --> 00:15:19,308 From the end of the handle, this blade needs to be 379 00:15:19,327 --> 00:15:22,086 Between 10 and 11 inches overall. 380 00:15:22,163 --> 00:15:25,406 And it's well over 11 inches. 381 00:15:25,425 --> 00:15:27,091 Son of a bitch. 382 00:15:27,168 --> 00:15:31,154 I would love to be able to shorten the end of this blade 383 00:15:31,172 --> 00:15:34,933 At the tip, however, if I take too much of the tip off, 384 00:15:35,009 --> 00:15:37,602 Then I'm under parameters on the width. 385 00:15:37,679 --> 00:15:42,607 So I need to modify my handle now to make parameters. 386 00:15:42,684 --> 00:15:46,427 - If mike decided to do some of the sort of hail mary maneuvers 387 00:15:46,446 --> 00:15:48,504 We've seen, you'd take a little paracord, 388 00:15:48,523 --> 00:15:50,006 You'd wrap it around and around. 389 00:15:50,008 --> 00:15:52,175 Bam, your handle just became an inch longer. 390 00:15:52,177 --> 00:15:57,013 - So, I braid up a paracord bolster. 391 00:15:57,015 --> 00:15:58,122 - Oh, my god, he did it. 392 00:15:58,199 --> 00:16:00,349 - And it gets me within parameters, 393 00:16:00,351 --> 00:16:04,128 And it's back to the grinder. 394 00:16:04,280 --> 00:16:08,967 - Five. Four. Three. Two. One. 395 00:16:09,043 --> 00:16:10,451 Bladesmiths, turn off your tools, 396 00:16:10,470 --> 00:16:14,288 Put down your blades. This round and duel is over. 397 00:16:14,307 --> 00:16:16,123 - Time's up, and I'm happy 398 00:16:16,142 --> 00:16:19,811 That I put together a piece in five hours. 399 00:16:19,887 --> 00:16:25,149 But it's definitely the ugliest thing I've ever made. 400 00:16:25,226 --> 00:16:27,877 - Ethan, mike, welcome to the strength test. 401 00:16:27,879 --> 00:16:30,137 This is the rifle barrel chop. 402 00:16:30,156 --> 00:16:32,473 We're gonna be taking your woodsman's pals 403 00:16:32,492 --> 00:16:34,325 And smashing them against this rifle barrel. 404 00:16:34,477 --> 00:16:35,976 We don't care really what happens to the rifle, 405 00:16:35,996 --> 00:16:38,162 But we do care what happens to your knives. 406 00:16:38,239 --> 00:16:40,498 Ethan, you're up first. You ready for this? 407 00:16:40,575 --> 00:16:41,666 - Sure. 408 00:16:41,743 --> 00:16:43,001 - [laughs] 409 00:16:43,077 --> 00:16:45,503 ♪ ♪ 410 00:16:45,580 --> 00:16:47,730 Going into this test, I'm pretty nervous. 411 00:16:47,732 --> 00:16:51,658 It's steel on steel, and that's about as brutal as it gets 412 00:16:51,678 --> 00:16:53,327 When it comes to testing. 413 00:16:53,346 --> 00:16:54,846 My hands are sweating. 414 00:16:54,922 --> 00:16:58,016 I'm starting to shake a little bit. 415 00:16:58,167 --> 00:17:09,527 I just hope that it'll hold together. 416 00:17:09,604 --> 00:17:16,534 ♪ ♪ 417 00:17:22,208 --> 00:17:24,691 ♪ ♪ 418 00:17:24,711 --> 00:17:26,769 - All right, ethan. Your edge held up great. 419 00:17:26,788 --> 00:17:28,379 It's a little dull where it hit the barrel, 420 00:17:28,531 --> 00:17:31,274 But there's no chipping, there's no major rolling. 421 00:17:31,276 --> 00:17:33,793 Overall, I think you did a great job. 422 00:17:33,945 --> 00:17:34,944 - Thank you. 423 00:17:34,946 --> 00:17:36,445 - All right, mike, you're up next. 424 00:17:36,464 --> 00:17:38,890 You ready for this? - Sure. Let's do it. 425 00:17:38,966 --> 00:17:41,893 - Your mouth says yes, but your head says no. 426 00:17:41,969 --> 00:17:43,469 ♪ ♪ 427 00:17:43,621 --> 00:17:46,564 - My confidence level's a solid four right now. 428 00:17:46,641 --> 00:17:49,125 I'm concerned with the spike being brittle 429 00:17:49,127 --> 00:17:51,069 And just flying off. 430 00:17:51,145 --> 00:17:58,242 ♪ ♪ 431 00:18:03,991 --> 00:18:06,233 Whew. 432 00:18:06,252 --> 00:18:08,586 ♪ ♪ 433 00:18:08,663 --> 00:18:09,903 - All right, mike. First things first, 434 00:18:09,923 --> 00:18:13,424 Really, your edge took some serious damage here. 435 00:18:13,501 --> 00:18:14,926 There's a lot of compaction. 436 00:18:15,077 --> 00:18:17,428 It just kind of smushed back; it's peened over. 437 00:18:17,505 --> 00:18:18,930 There's a little delamination running here, 438 00:18:19,006 --> 00:18:20,823 And I know you had some issues up here at the tip 439 00:18:20,825 --> 00:18:22,600 With a pretty major delamination. 440 00:18:22,751 --> 00:18:25,845 But the welds look good, and it stayed together. 441 00:18:25,997 --> 00:18:27,772 Nice job. - Thanks. 442 00:18:27,849 --> 00:18:31,834 ♪ ♪ 443 00:18:31,853 --> 00:18:33,778 - All right, "forged in fire" champions. 444 00:18:33,855 --> 00:18:37,448 This is the sharpness test, the foam tube slice. 445 00:18:37,600 --> 00:18:39,099 To find out how sharp your edges are, 446 00:18:39,119 --> 00:18:41,452 I'm gonna try to cut through all these foam tubes. 447 00:18:41,529 --> 00:18:42,787 Ethan, you're up first. You ready for this? 448 00:18:42,938 --> 00:18:45,272 - Let's do it. - All right. Let's do it. 449 00:18:45,291 --> 00:18:52,421 ♪ ♪ 450 00:18:54,801 --> 00:18:57,135 ♪ ♪ 451 00:18:57,211 --> 00:18:58,803 All right, ethan, let's talk about your woodsman's pal 452 00:18:58,880 --> 00:18:59,879 Right here. 453 00:19:00,031 --> 00:19:02,306 There is some weight and heft to this, 454 00:19:02,383 --> 00:19:05,868 But it would definitely lead itself to be a good chopper. 455 00:19:05,887 --> 00:19:08,312 Your edge did cut on the first three tubes. 456 00:19:08,464 --> 00:19:10,464 But the fourth, because of some dulling, 457 00:19:10,483 --> 00:19:11,891 It didn't cut all the way through. 458 00:19:12,043 --> 00:19:15,728 But overall, your weapon, sir, it will cut. 459 00:19:15,880 --> 00:19:17,062 - Thank you. 460 00:19:17,215 --> 00:19:18,547 - Your turn, mike. You ready? 461 00:19:18,549 --> 00:19:20,324 - Have at it. - All right. 462 00:19:20,401 --> 00:19:27,498 ♪ ♪ 463 00:19:32,172 --> 00:19:34,897 ♪ ♪ 464 00:19:34,916 --> 00:19:36,340 All right, mike, let's talk about your woodsman's pal 465 00:19:36,417 --> 00:19:37,566 Over here. 466 00:19:37,568 --> 00:19:39,177 Right in this section right here, 467 00:19:39,253 --> 00:19:42,087 Where we tested it earlier in the strength test, 468 00:19:42,240 --> 00:19:43,681 It's completely dull. 469 00:19:43,758 --> 00:19:45,591 You have some sharp edges in this area, 470 00:19:45,743 --> 00:19:47,576 And that's probably the area that also helped cut 471 00:19:47,595 --> 00:19:49,336 On the first two tubes. 472 00:19:49,355 --> 00:19:53,933 But that's as far as it went. But overall, sir, it will cut. 473 00:19:54,085 --> 00:19:55,418 - Thank you. 474 00:19:55,436 --> 00:19:58,087 ♪ ♪ 475 00:19:58,105 --> 00:19:59,271 - All right, ethan, mike, 476 00:19:59,424 --> 00:20:00,698 The last time you guys came into this forge, 477 00:20:00,775 --> 00:20:02,033 You both walked out of here champions, 478 00:20:02,184 --> 00:20:04,702 But this is the redeployment tournament, 479 00:20:04,853 --> 00:20:06,204 And only one of you guys is moving forward 480 00:20:06,355 --> 00:20:07,705 Into the final round. 481 00:20:07,782 --> 00:20:09,432 The bladesmith who's gonna be moving forward 482 00:20:09,450 --> 00:20:11,042 In this competition is... 483 00:20:11,118 --> 00:20:13,544 ♪ ♪ 484 00:20:13,621 --> 00:20:14,695 Ethan. Congratulations, man. 485 00:20:14,714 --> 00:20:15,880 You're moving on to the final battle. 486 00:20:16,031 --> 00:20:17,864 Mike, you fought hard, but unfortunately 487 00:20:17,884 --> 00:20:20,125 You're not gonna be moving forward in this competition, 488 00:20:20,278 --> 00:20:21,868 And ben's gonna tell you why. 489 00:20:21,888 --> 00:20:24,222 - Well, mike, you did a great job consolidating that cable, 490 00:20:24,298 --> 00:20:27,558 But your blade took a lot of damage in the strength test, 491 00:20:27,635 --> 00:20:28,784 And it really affected it's performance 492 00:20:28,803 --> 00:20:30,394 On the sharpness test, 493 00:20:30,471 --> 00:20:32,063 And that's why we're letting you go. 494 00:20:32,139 --> 00:20:33,380 - I understand. 495 00:20:33,399 --> 00:20:34,732 - Well, mike, just like last time, 496 00:20:34,883 --> 00:20:36,400 It was a pleasure watching you work in the forge. 497 00:20:36,552 --> 00:20:38,051 But unfortunately your time in the competition has ended. 498 00:20:38,071 --> 00:20:39,553 I'm gonna have to ask you to please step off 499 00:20:39,572 --> 00:20:40,813 The forge floor. 500 00:20:40,965 --> 00:20:41,739 - Good job, man. - Good fight. 501 00:20:41,890 --> 00:20:43,407 - I may not be moving on, 502 00:20:43,484 --> 00:20:46,318 But I worked to the best of my ability. 503 00:20:46,471 --> 00:20:49,305 And I think all of us in this redeployment tournament 504 00:20:49,323 --> 00:20:50,639 Are really representing 505 00:20:50,658 --> 00:20:55,419 What servicemen and women are capable of. 506 00:20:55,496 --> 00:20:57,755 - Well, ethan, that means you are the winner of the duel, 507 00:20:57,906 --> 00:20:59,924 And you are moving forward into the final round 508 00:21:00,001 --> 00:21:01,908 Of the armed forces redeployment tournament, man. 509 00:21:01,928 --> 00:21:03,577 You just got yourself a check for $2,000. 510 00:21:03,596 --> 00:21:04,929 Congratulations. 511 00:21:05,080 --> 00:21:06,822 - Feels really good to know that I'm moving on 512 00:21:06,841 --> 00:21:09,433 To the tournament, but it's a small win. 513 00:21:09,510 --> 00:21:11,494 - Feeling good? - Yes, sir. 514 00:21:11,496 --> 00:21:12,937 Can't wait to see what's next. 515 00:21:13,014 --> 00:21:19,443 ♪ ♪ 516 00:21:19,520 --> 00:21:21,854 - My name is fermin lopez. I am 52 years old. 517 00:21:22,006 --> 00:21:23,930 I work for the va hospital, 518 00:21:23,950 --> 00:21:26,951 And I'm a part-time bladesmith from north carolina. 519 00:21:27,028 --> 00:21:28,119 When I first joined the military, 520 00:21:28,195 --> 00:21:30,121 I got into the aviation brigade. 521 00:21:30,272 --> 00:21:32,181 Our unit got activated; we ended up 522 00:21:32,183 --> 00:21:33,440 Heading over to iraq, 523 00:21:33,459 --> 00:21:35,960 And pretty much everything just flew from there. 524 00:21:36,037 --> 00:21:38,203 Last time I as here in the battle of the branches, 525 00:21:38,356 --> 00:21:39,964 I was very nervous. 526 00:21:40,041 --> 00:21:41,799 This time I feel a lot more confident 527 00:21:41,876 --> 00:21:45,136 That I can actually go further. 528 00:21:45,212 --> 00:21:46,862 - You look excited to be here, fermin. 529 00:21:46,864 --> 00:21:49,974 - Man, you have no idea. Ooh. 530 00:21:50,051 --> 00:21:50,883 ♪ ♪ 531 00:21:51,035 --> 00:21:52,793 - Name is joseph collett. 532 00:21:52,812 --> 00:21:54,870 I'm an e-5 in the united states air force. 533 00:21:54,872 --> 00:21:57,815 And hope I kick some army ass. 534 00:21:57,892 --> 00:22:00,801 I am currently active duty sere specialist. 535 00:22:00,820 --> 00:22:03,546 Sere is survival, evasion, resistance, escape. 536 00:22:03,548 --> 00:22:07,158 I teach them how to survive the worst days of their life. 537 00:22:07,234 --> 00:22:10,143 The last time I was on, my blade suffered a failure, 538 00:22:10,163 --> 00:22:11,554 A crack down the handle that eliminated me 539 00:22:11,556 --> 00:22:12,830 From the challenge. 540 00:22:12,907 --> 00:22:14,740 I'm here today to prove that I can 541 00:22:14,892 --> 00:22:16,983 And will win "forged in fire," 542 00:22:17,003 --> 00:22:19,170 Even if it's the last thing I have to do. 543 00:22:19,246 --> 00:22:21,339 ♪ ♪ 544 00:22:21,490 --> 00:22:24,157 - Well, bladesmiths, welcome back to the forge. 545 00:22:24,177 --> 00:22:27,736 This is the armed forces redeployment tournament. 546 00:22:27,755 --> 00:22:29,329 Because the two of you guys share rank, 547 00:22:29,349 --> 00:22:33,184 You're gonna be taking part in the sergeants duel. 548 00:22:33,335 --> 00:22:34,852 Now, the winner of this duel will go forward 549 00:22:35,003 --> 00:22:36,187 In the final battle 550 00:22:36,263 --> 00:22:39,005 Of the armed forces redeployment tournament 551 00:22:39,025 --> 00:22:41,192 Giving you a chance at a check for $10,000 552 00:22:41,268 --> 00:22:45,196 And the title of "forged in fire" champion. 553 00:22:45,272 --> 00:22:46,847 Now, you guys are probably wondering 554 00:22:46,866 --> 00:22:48,366 What kind of blade you're gonna be building. 555 00:22:48,442 --> 00:22:50,201 As you see next to me, there are only two blades here. 556 00:22:50,277 --> 00:22:53,762 That's because you guys are the final duel in this tournament. 557 00:22:53,781 --> 00:22:55,431 Gentlemen, what we want you to do 558 00:22:55,449 --> 00:22:57,875 Is select which blades you're gonna build by talking together 559 00:22:57,952 --> 00:22:59,710 And deciding which one of these handles 560 00:22:59,787 --> 00:23:02,605 Seems most suitable for a knife build. 561 00:23:02,607 --> 00:23:04,215 Start chatting, guys. 562 00:23:04,366 --> 00:23:05,608 - All right, man, it's simple. 563 00:23:05,610 --> 00:23:07,551 We do one, it's a sword-ish thing, 564 00:23:07,628 --> 00:23:09,220 And you're gonna have to cast the guard. 565 00:23:09,296 --> 00:23:10,554 - Yeah. 566 00:23:10,631 --> 00:23:11,780 - We do three-- what is that, a bayonet? 567 00:23:11,799 --> 00:23:13,115 - Yeah, it looks like a bayonet. 568 00:23:13,134 --> 00:23:14,967 - I look at one, and one's--nah, 569 00:23:15,119 --> 00:23:17,136 I'm not making a sword today. 570 00:23:17,288 --> 00:23:19,972 And three looks like a bayonet. I can do a bayonet. 571 00:23:20,124 --> 00:23:21,732 - I go three. - Three, yeah. 572 00:23:21,884 --> 00:23:23,049 - Bring it in. - Got it. 573 00:23:23,069 --> 00:23:25,811 - Made a decision? - Number three. 574 00:23:25,963 --> 00:23:27,963 - All right, guys, you decided to go with number three. 575 00:23:27,982 --> 00:23:29,073 You will be building... 576 00:23:29,150 --> 00:23:36,229 ♪ ♪ 577 00:23:36,249 --> 00:23:39,917 - Yes. - The m1915 bolo bayonet. 578 00:23:40,068 --> 00:23:42,920 - The m1915 bolo bayonet was a hybrid version 579 00:23:42,997 --> 00:23:44,997 Of the bolo knife and a traditional bayonet 580 00:23:45,149 --> 00:23:47,925 Originally designed at the turn of the 20th century. 581 00:23:48,002 --> 00:23:50,428 This versatile battle weapon featured the lightweight 582 00:23:50,579 --> 00:23:51,820 Curved blade of the bolo, 583 00:23:51,839 --> 00:23:55,599 Ideal for slashing through dense jungles. 584 00:23:55,676 --> 00:23:57,493 The muzzle hole guard attaches the blade 585 00:23:57,511 --> 00:23:58,677 To the end of the rifle, 586 00:23:58,829 --> 00:24:00,663 Where it's used to inflict deadly stabs 587 00:24:00,681 --> 00:24:01,939 Against rival troops. 588 00:24:02,090 --> 00:24:04,108 Only 6,000 bolo bayonets were issued 589 00:24:04,259 --> 00:24:06,777 Before they were discontinued by world war ii 590 00:24:06,854 --> 00:24:10,931 Making it extremely rare and valuable to collectors. 591 00:24:10,950 --> 00:24:12,341 - Now, guys, when you're building your bayonet, 592 00:24:12,359 --> 00:24:13,617 You need to make sure the blade length 593 00:24:13,694 --> 00:24:15,694 Is between 14 and 16 inches, 594 00:24:15,846 --> 00:24:18,514 And it needs to swell to at least an inch larger 595 00:24:18,532 --> 00:24:20,015 Than it is at the base. 596 00:24:20,017 --> 00:24:22,460 You guys have to have a muzzle ring guard 597 00:24:22,611 --> 00:24:24,687 And a bird's head pommel on your blades. 598 00:24:24,689 --> 00:24:25,963 - I have to make this. 599 00:24:26,114 --> 00:24:28,114 Not something that looks like, I gotta make this. 600 00:24:28,134 --> 00:24:31,135 So if I don't go regularly check this thing, 601 00:24:31,286 --> 00:24:34,029 I'm gonna blow parameters and never have a chance. 602 00:24:34,048 --> 00:24:35,531 ♪ ♪ 603 00:24:35,549 --> 00:24:36,640 - So, guys, in this competition, 604 00:24:36,792 --> 00:24:38,550 We started off with eight custom 605 00:24:38,703 --> 00:24:40,144 "forged in fire" challenge coins, 606 00:24:40,295 --> 00:24:42,646 But you guys are the last duel, so there's only two left. 607 00:24:42,798 --> 00:24:45,374 When I call your name, come up, select a coin, 608 00:24:45,392 --> 00:24:46,967 And that is the technique or challenge 609 00:24:46,986 --> 00:24:49,545 You have for this duel. Fermin, you ready? 610 00:24:49,563 --> 00:24:50,713 - No, but yeah. 611 00:24:50,715 --> 00:24:53,657 - Too bad. Come collect your coin. 612 00:24:53,734 --> 00:24:56,643 - Please, not a ball bearing. Please, not ball bearing. 613 00:24:56,662 --> 00:24:58,162 ♪ ♪ 614 00:24:58,313 --> 00:25:00,572 - All right, fermin, you chose the chainsaw coin, 615 00:25:00,725 --> 00:25:01,982 So that means you've got to make your blade 616 00:25:02,001 --> 00:25:04,668 Out of chainsaw canister damascus. 617 00:25:04,745 --> 00:25:07,671 - Yes. I've never backed down from a canister. 618 00:25:07,823 --> 00:25:10,415 I enjoy it. I like it. 619 00:25:10,568 --> 00:25:11,825 - Joe, you're up. You ready? 620 00:25:11,844 --> 00:25:14,327 - I mean, it's the last one, so... 621 00:25:14,347 --> 00:25:19,074 Please, please don't be high-count damascus. 622 00:25:19,093 --> 00:25:20,576 - What have we got there? 623 00:25:20,594 --> 00:25:22,853 So you've got the coin that says 150. 624 00:25:23,005 --> 00:25:24,688 That means you have to make your blade 625 00:25:24,765 --> 00:25:26,690 With at least 150 layers of damascus. 626 00:25:26,767 --> 00:25:28,675 ♪ ♪ 627 00:25:28,694 --> 00:25:30,027 - My heart sunk. 628 00:25:30,104 --> 00:25:33,030 To get to 150 layers as well as finish a blade 629 00:25:33,107 --> 00:25:37,183 Within the five-hour parameter, I got my work cut out for me. 630 00:25:37,203 --> 00:25:38,927 - Now, guys, you have your challenges and you know 631 00:25:38,946 --> 00:25:40,371 What blade we want you to build. 632 00:25:40,447 --> 00:25:42,039 So when the time runs out, 633 00:25:42,116 --> 00:25:43,707 You guys need to have blades that are ready for testing. 634 00:25:43,784 --> 00:25:45,450 We're gonna check for strength and durability 635 00:25:45,603 --> 00:25:47,861 In a jerrycan stab and chop. 636 00:25:47,880 --> 00:25:49,605 Then we're gonna check your edge retention 637 00:25:49,607 --> 00:25:51,774 In a military cot slice. 638 00:25:51,776 --> 00:25:53,609 We've put five hours on the clock. 639 00:25:53,611 --> 00:25:56,220 So good luck. The duel starts now. 640 00:25:56,297 --> 00:25:59,056 ♪ ♪ 641 00:25:59,207 --> 00:26:02,059 - Hey, where's the canister? Canister, canisters. 642 00:26:02,136 --> 00:26:03,561 - All right. - This will be a good one. 643 00:26:03,712 --> 00:26:05,879 Two different techniques. The same blade. 644 00:26:05,898 --> 00:26:07,790 - We're trying to honor the armed services 645 00:26:07,792 --> 00:26:09,066 With this competition. 646 00:26:09,217 --> 00:26:11,569 Joe being active right now and coming on, 647 00:26:11,645 --> 00:26:13,404 I really appreciate that. That's an honor. 648 00:26:13,480 --> 00:26:17,223 - I bet you he appreciates his command letting him. 649 00:26:17,243 --> 00:26:18,909 - A lot of people don't like canister, 650 00:26:18,986 --> 00:26:23,063 Because they have a hard time getting the canister off. 651 00:26:23,082 --> 00:26:25,416 I'm not planning on removing the canister. 652 00:26:25,492 --> 00:26:27,159 I'm actually planning on forging it out. 653 00:26:27,311 --> 00:26:29,494 Once it gets to length, then I'll be able 654 00:26:29,647 --> 00:26:31,830 To grind it off, 'cause it's thin enough. 655 00:26:31,982 --> 00:26:33,982 - Fermin made a good choice by not putting 656 00:26:34,001 --> 00:26:35,759 The white out in. If he had put the white out 657 00:26:35,911 --> 00:26:38,078 In, he would have been setting himself up 658 00:26:38,097 --> 00:26:41,581 For a 10 to 15-minute can-peeling episode. 659 00:26:41,601 --> 00:26:43,158 - Every minute counts in this competition, 660 00:26:43,177 --> 00:26:45,769 So while I'm waiting for this canister 661 00:26:45,846 --> 00:26:47,938 To get up in temperature, I say to myself, 662 00:26:48,015 --> 00:26:49,498 "let's get started on the guard. 663 00:26:49,516 --> 00:26:52,109 Let's get started on the pommel." 664 00:26:52,186 --> 00:26:53,502 ♪ ♪ 665 00:26:53,520 --> 00:26:56,262 - 150 layers of damascus on joe's. 666 00:26:56,282 --> 00:27:00,767 He started off with 26 layers of 1095, 15n20. 667 00:27:00,786 --> 00:27:02,511 - Once I got all the material prepped, 668 00:27:02,529 --> 00:27:03,787 I dump it on the table, 669 00:27:03,939 --> 00:27:07,458 And I quickly realize this is too tall. 670 00:27:07,534 --> 00:27:09,534 So if I go ahead and put it in the forge now, 671 00:27:09,687 --> 00:27:12,354 Then I can't even use the tools I need to make this happen. 672 00:27:12,373 --> 00:27:13,797 ♪ ♪ 673 00:27:13,949 --> 00:27:16,634 So I'm just gonna gamble here and go with two billets 674 00:27:16,710 --> 00:27:19,544 And hope that I can weld both of them out. 675 00:27:19,697 --> 00:27:20,954 Here's my quick math in my head. 676 00:27:20,973 --> 00:27:23,307 I got two billets. Each have 13 layers. 677 00:27:23,458 --> 00:27:26,143 My plan is to draw those out and then cut them into threes, 678 00:27:26,220 --> 00:27:28,812 So that's gonna be 39 layers in each billet. 679 00:27:28,889 --> 00:27:30,814 Once I forge weld those together, 680 00:27:30,966 --> 00:27:33,892 I'll have 80 layers, give or take. 681 00:27:34,044 --> 00:27:36,561 Now, just in case I didn't do the math right in my head, 682 00:27:36,714 --> 00:27:37,988 I cut it in thirds, 683 00:27:38,065 --> 00:27:40,215 And then that puts me up past the 150 mark. 684 00:27:40,234 --> 00:27:42,885 ♪ ♪ 685 00:27:42,887 --> 00:27:44,161 If one billet fails, 686 00:27:44,312 --> 00:27:46,889 Then I'm kind of sol, gotta start back, 687 00:27:46,907 --> 00:27:50,834 And that's time I just don't have. 688 00:27:50,911 --> 00:27:52,577 ♪ ♪ 689 00:27:52,730 --> 00:27:55,005 - Well, a good thing about the five-hour competition is, 690 00:27:55,082 --> 00:27:57,174 They can be working on things like the handle 691 00:27:57,325 --> 00:27:59,659 When they're waiting for their steel to heat up. 692 00:27:59,679 --> 00:28:02,012 - I have never made an eagle head pommel. 693 00:28:02,089 --> 00:28:03,755 My game plan on this is to go ahead 694 00:28:03,908 --> 00:28:06,909 And look at the actual 1915 bolo 695 00:28:06,911 --> 00:28:09,353 And try to copy it as much as I can. 696 00:28:09,504 --> 00:28:12,172 I get a marker, and I start painting my shape, 697 00:28:12,191 --> 00:28:13,857 And I take it over to the portaband, 698 00:28:13,934 --> 00:28:16,084 And I start cutting to shape. 699 00:28:16,086 --> 00:28:19,530 - All right, guys, you have four hours left in your duel. 700 00:28:19,681 --> 00:28:21,514 Four hours. 701 00:28:21,534 --> 00:28:26,186 - Hot metal. I probably ought to set these welds. 702 00:28:26,205 --> 00:28:27,446 ♪ ♪ 703 00:28:27,598 --> 00:28:30,541 And I'm like, "yeah, this is gonna work." 704 00:28:30,617 --> 00:28:31,875 I get my welds set and pressed, 705 00:28:31,952 --> 00:28:33,602 And then I move over to big blu. 706 00:28:33,620 --> 00:28:36,547 The plan is to draw those out and then cut them into threes, 707 00:28:36,698 --> 00:28:38,865 So that's gonna be 39 layers in each billet. 708 00:28:38,884 --> 00:28:42,035 ♪ ♪ 709 00:28:42,054 --> 00:28:44,629 Every time I cut and stack it's just as important 710 00:28:44,782 --> 00:28:46,390 As the first, initial weld, 711 00:28:46,541 --> 00:28:50,227 And if it doesn't stick on one of these times, I'm done. 712 00:28:50,378 --> 00:28:53,731 It's a good weld, but time management's very important. 713 00:28:53,807 --> 00:28:56,141 I need to move on. 714 00:28:56,293 --> 00:28:58,810 - When the canister looks like it's almost white, 715 00:28:58,963 --> 00:29:00,796 That's when it's forging temperature. 716 00:29:00,814 --> 00:29:03,574 - Oh, screaming hot. - Yeah. 717 00:29:03,725 --> 00:29:05,075 - Look how easily that folded. 718 00:29:05,227 --> 00:29:06,744 - Yeah. - It's squished it like butter. 719 00:29:06,820 --> 00:29:08,394 - Yeah. - And what's nice about that 720 00:29:08,414 --> 00:29:11,490 Is, he can make several passes, 'cause of the heat. 721 00:29:11,642 --> 00:29:12,750 - Oh, see, this is beautiful. 722 00:29:12,901 --> 00:29:14,810 This is exactly what you want to see. 723 00:29:14,828 --> 00:29:17,070 - I figure one more pass like this, 724 00:29:17,089 --> 00:29:20,424 Fermin can go to big blu and draw out a bolo. 725 00:29:20,575 --> 00:29:21,908 - I have to be very careful, 726 00:29:21,927 --> 00:29:23,335 'cause I don't want to press it too hard. 727 00:29:23,487 --> 00:29:25,262 I just want to go ahead and compact it together. 728 00:29:25,339 --> 00:29:26,930 But it's moving the way I want it. 729 00:29:27,007 --> 00:29:30,158 It's nice and hot. It's just moving great. 730 00:29:30,160 --> 00:29:31,602 Man, I gotta get me one of those. 731 00:29:31,678 --> 00:29:33,253 ♪ ♪ 732 00:29:33,272 --> 00:29:34,772 - If I'm gonna make these things weld without 733 00:29:34,848 --> 00:29:36,422 Wasting time, I'm gonna throw a flux on there. 734 00:29:36,442 --> 00:29:39,443 I want that flux to cook and eat away any mill scale 735 00:29:39,520 --> 00:29:41,094 That I have on my material. 736 00:29:41,113 --> 00:29:42,929 - Tacking flux between two pieces, 737 00:29:42,948 --> 00:29:45,841 And then putting welds on, I wouldn't be surprised 738 00:29:45,859 --> 00:29:48,693 If there were occlusions in that weld. 739 00:29:48,846 --> 00:29:49,953 - Bring it over to the press 740 00:29:50,030 --> 00:29:51,346 And give it a little bit of loving. 741 00:29:51,348 --> 00:29:53,273 - All right, joe's consolidating those welds 742 00:29:53,292 --> 00:29:56,368 In the over 200 layers of steel. 743 00:29:56,520 --> 00:29:59,129 - Well, you don't want too much on that first pass. 744 00:29:59,281 --> 00:30:01,632 Just want to get her moving a little bit. 745 00:30:01,708 --> 00:30:05,861 - I finally have 234 layers in this billet. 746 00:30:05,879 --> 00:30:07,195 I'm good to go. 747 00:30:07,197 --> 00:30:09,640 And I look up at the clock. 748 00:30:09,716 --> 00:30:11,475 My heart sinks. 749 00:30:11,552 --> 00:30:14,478 I still don't have anything that resembles a blade. 750 00:30:14,629 --> 00:30:22,986 Time is ticking down. This is a lot to do. 751 00:30:23,063 --> 00:30:24,321 But I still have a couple tricks up my sleeve. 752 00:30:24,472 --> 00:30:25,881 - Going to big blu. 753 00:30:25,899 --> 00:30:27,640 Now that the billet is the size that I want, 754 00:30:27,660 --> 00:30:29,309 I go over to big blu, 755 00:30:29,328 --> 00:30:32,145 Because the belly has to be at least 2 inches. 756 00:30:32,164 --> 00:30:33,997 But I'm keeping a close eye on it. 757 00:30:34,149 --> 00:30:36,575 I don't want it to banana on me or open up or split up. 758 00:30:36,727 --> 00:30:39,244 I'm just taking my time. Patience is a virtue. 759 00:30:39,396 --> 00:30:40,896 ♪ ♪ 760 00:30:40,914 --> 00:30:43,231 Now that I have the belly to the parameters that I need, 761 00:30:43,250 --> 00:30:46,234 It's time to get it ready for the quenching. 762 00:30:46,253 --> 00:30:47,845 ♪ ♪ 763 00:30:47,921 --> 00:30:49,571 - So I'm in the middle of this build, 764 00:30:49,590 --> 00:30:53,909 And I have to make an m1915 bayonet/machete. 765 00:30:53,927 --> 00:30:56,094 And it's not just, "oh, it's gotta look like it." 766 00:30:56,246 --> 00:30:57,929 It's gotta be pretty darn close, 767 00:30:58,082 --> 00:30:59,598 Or else I'm gonna fall out of parameters 768 00:30:59,750 --> 00:31:02,359 And just not make what they asked me to make. 769 00:31:02,510 --> 00:31:04,510 I've got my billet into a blade shape, 770 00:31:04,530 --> 00:31:06,605 And I'm trying to get to a quench. 771 00:31:06,757 --> 00:31:08,181 The time is ticking down, 772 00:31:08,200 --> 00:31:11,259 And I'm not going to have time to heat everything up. 773 00:31:11,278 --> 00:31:14,705 So my plan right now is just to do the edge quench. 774 00:31:14,856 --> 00:31:17,357 So my edge quenching, I ensure that the edge is hard 775 00:31:17,376 --> 00:31:18,858 Without causing a warp 776 00:31:18,878 --> 00:31:22,212 And without taking the time to heat everything up. 777 00:31:22,364 --> 00:31:23,788 - There's another way to do it 778 00:31:23,941 --> 00:31:25,531 That works pretty quick and fast. 779 00:31:25,551 --> 00:31:28,126 - Throw it in the forge? - Yeah. 780 00:31:28,278 --> 00:31:29,553 - Let the forge heat it up. 781 00:31:29,630 --> 00:31:31,871 If that edge has got any kind of a bevel to it, 782 00:31:31,891 --> 00:31:34,282 You can watch, that's gonna heat up first anyway. 783 00:31:34,301 --> 00:31:37,786 - Yeah. 784 00:31:37,804 --> 00:31:41,790 - Saying, "don't crack. Don't bend." 785 00:31:41,808 --> 00:31:43,383 I pull it out. It's good enough. 786 00:31:43,402 --> 00:31:46,311 And then it's on to the grinder to grind this thing to shape. 787 00:31:46,463 --> 00:31:49,722 ♪ ♪ 788 00:31:49,742 --> 00:31:52,409 - When you quench, it can create stress fractures, 789 00:31:52,560 --> 00:31:53,969 It can create warps, 790 00:31:53,987 --> 00:31:56,988 So I want to make sure that it's non-magnetic. 791 00:31:57,141 --> 00:31:58,323 ♪ ♪ 792 00:31:58,475 --> 00:32:00,584 I put the magnet to it. It's not sticking to it. 793 00:32:00,661 --> 00:32:03,569 I go in for the quench. 794 00:32:03,589 --> 00:32:07,090 - There we go. Fermin's in the oil. 795 00:32:07,242 --> 00:32:10,928 - I pull it out, and I see no bends, nothing. 796 00:32:11,079 --> 00:32:13,263 Whoopah! 797 00:32:13,340 --> 00:32:14,990 At this point, I'm looking at my knife, 798 00:32:15,008 --> 00:32:19,161 And I'm like, "let's start putting it together." 799 00:32:19,179 --> 00:32:23,165 - Bladesmiths, you have 1 hour and 30 minutes remaining. 800 00:32:23,183 --> 00:32:25,167 - I'm having too much fun. 801 00:32:25,185 --> 00:32:26,518 ♪ ♪ 802 00:32:26,670 --> 00:32:27,852 - So I'm on a time crunch. 803 00:32:28,005 --> 00:32:30,172 Now it's time to put my handle on. 804 00:32:30,174 --> 00:32:33,433 I've already prepped my two pieces of micarta, 805 00:32:33,452 --> 00:32:35,510 Put a little bit of glue on, 806 00:32:35,529 --> 00:32:37,603 And I have a handle that is on. 807 00:32:37,623 --> 00:32:40,606 - Wow. Joe's handle is half-brass. 808 00:32:40,626 --> 00:32:42,517 That's a lot of counterweight. 809 00:32:42,536 --> 00:32:43,627 - Yeah. - It's got that--enough 810 00:32:43,778 --> 00:32:45,036 Of a bird's head on there, though, 811 00:32:45,189 --> 00:32:46,964 That it should have plenty of retention. 812 00:32:47,115 --> 00:32:49,024 - Yeah. - The problem is, with a blade 813 00:32:49,026 --> 00:32:52,544 That swells the way that does, it can want to roll on you. 814 00:32:52,696 --> 00:32:54,696 - Oh, so if he's too cylindrical, 815 00:32:54,715 --> 00:32:56,789 The whole thing could want to spin in his hand? 816 00:32:56,809 --> 00:32:58,366 - Yeah, exactly. 817 00:32:58,385 --> 00:33:00,477 - I'm just trying to hit the inside of the stupid burrs 818 00:33:00,628 --> 00:33:04,873 So that there's no excuse why this can't be tested. 819 00:33:04,891 --> 00:33:08,134 ♪ ♪ 820 00:33:08,153 --> 00:33:10,562 - All right, let's get this party started. 821 00:33:10,714 --> 00:33:14,382 When I was here in season six, the v-42 stiletto had, 822 00:33:14,401 --> 00:33:16,551 Actually, a leather stack handle. 823 00:33:16,570 --> 00:33:18,553 That's why I picked the leather stack. 824 00:33:18,572 --> 00:33:21,389 It's quick, it's easy, and it works. 825 00:33:21,408 --> 00:33:22,815 ♪ ♪ 826 00:33:22,835 --> 00:33:25,410 - Bladesmiths, you have 30 minutes. 827 00:33:25,562 --> 00:33:27,062 ♪ ♪ 828 00:33:27,080 --> 00:33:29,064 So joe's got a blade. He's got it quenched. 829 00:33:29,082 --> 00:33:30,823 Now he's on the grinder. He doesn't quite have 830 00:33:30,843 --> 00:33:33,585 The same shape as the bolo that we have up as the example. 831 00:33:33,737 --> 00:33:35,237 He doesn't have that belly. 832 00:33:35,255 --> 00:33:39,424 - No. But he has room to remove where the belly isn't. 833 00:33:39,576 --> 00:33:40,909 - I've got my blade shape, 834 00:33:40,927 --> 00:33:42,244 And I look in, and I see this little bubble. 835 00:33:42,262 --> 00:33:45,247 I'm like, "oh, great, we got a blister." 836 00:33:45,249 --> 00:33:48,358 Like, really? You have an air pocket, essentially. 837 00:33:48,435 --> 00:33:50,843 I got a bad weld or a flux pocket. 838 00:33:50,863 --> 00:33:54,606 It can grow and just delam everything. 839 00:33:54,758 --> 00:33:56,608 - That looks like a delamination blister. 840 00:33:56,760 --> 00:33:58,093 The only way you can deal with those is, 841 00:33:58,111 --> 00:34:01,429 Either you grind them out or you pierce them. 842 00:34:01,448 --> 00:34:04,023 - The last time, I developed a crack in my handle. 843 00:34:04,043 --> 00:34:05,767 - For purposes of safety, 844 00:34:05,786 --> 00:34:08,937 We cannot continue to test your weapon. 845 00:34:08,955 --> 00:34:10,363 - I know going into the testing 846 00:34:10,382 --> 00:34:12,274 That if I leave the blister on there and doug 847 00:34:12,292 --> 00:34:14,033 Or anyone else can get their finger in there, 848 00:34:14,053 --> 00:34:15,535 That's it for me. Safety call. 849 00:34:15,554 --> 00:34:17,279 I can't let that happen again. 850 00:34:17,297 --> 00:34:18,780 ♪ ♪ 851 00:34:18,799 --> 00:34:21,558 But the fact is, I have no time to go back 852 00:34:21,709 --> 00:34:25,453 And start another blade, so I just do a quick weld, 853 00:34:25,472 --> 00:34:27,880 Try to get as much of it off as possible. 854 00:34:27,900 --> 00:34:32,127 - The only thing we can say was different about what he did 855 00:34:32,145 --> 00:34:33,570 Is that he put flux 856 00:34:33,647 --> 00:34:36,298 In between before putting the two billets together. 857 00:34:36,316 --> 00:34:37,574 - Yeah. 858 00:34:37,651 --> 00:34:38,983 - That's the only thing we can suspect, you know, 859 00:34:39,136 --> 00:34:40,802 Because we had said that. - I weld it up. 860 00:34:40,821 --> 00:34:42,895 I got this soft spot that's now developed on my blade. 861 00:34:42,915 --> 00:34:45,657 While it's still hot, I just shove that thing in the water. 862 00:34:45,809 --> 00:34:47,751 It's better to be hard than soft, 863 00:34:47,902 --> 00:34:49,735 So I can just move on, continue on grinding 864 00:34:49,755 --> 00:34:51,588 And finishing my blade. 865 00:34:51,739 --> 00:34:53,739 Coming down to the last seconds of the round, 866 00:34:53,759 --> 00:34:55,908 I need to try to get as much of the blister off 867 00:34:55,928 --> 00:34:58,486 As possible, 'cause I almost guarantee 868 00:34:58,505 --> 00:35:01,431 They're gonna whack that blade right on that spot. 869 00:35:01,508 --> 00:35:06,344 - Five. Four. Three. Two. One. 870 00:35:06,496 --> 00:35:09,164 Bladesmiths, this round is over. 871 00:35:09,182 --> 00:35:12,000 - Whoopah! 872 00:35:12,018 --> 00:35:14,018 When I looked at my knife and I looked at joe's, 873 00:35:14,171 --> 00:35:17,188 And I said, "oh, damn, these look good." 874 00:35:17,341 --> 00:35:19,950 But wait a minute, I can go for another five hours. 875 00:35:20,101 --> 00:35:21,025 I'm having fun here. 876 00:35:21,178 --> 00:35:24,195 ♪ ♪ 877 00:35:24,348 --> 00:35:26,272 - All right, gentlemen, it's test time. 878 00:35:26,291 --> 00:35:29,017 Up first is the strength test. 879 00:35:29,035 --> 00:35:31,519 I'll be taking your 1915 bolo bayonets 880 00:35:31,538 --> 00:35:33,613 And stabbing them into these fuel cans 881 00:35:33,632 --> 00:35:35,707 And then striking the fuel cans. 882 00:35:35,859 --> 00:35:37,617 Fermin, you're up. Are you ready? 883 00:35:37,636 --> 00:35:39,544 - Yes, I'm ready. - Okay. All right. 884 00:35:39,696 --> 00:35:41,379 ♪ ♪ 885 00:35:41,531 --> 00:35:43,122 - Going first is very stressful. 886 00:35:43,142 --> 00:35:44,975 Anything can happen. 887 00:35:45,051 --> 00:35:47,869 At this point, my knees are buckling on me, 888 00:35:47,888 --> 00:35:50,630 I am shaking, I'm losing my breath. 889 00:35:50,649 --> 00:35:51,706 I'm about to pass out. 890 00:35:51,725 --> 00:35:58,822 ♪ ♪ 891 00:36:05,813 --> 00:36:08,331 ♪ ♪ 892 00:36:08,408 --> 00:36:10,742 - All right, fermin. It's a comfortable handle. 893 00:36:10,894 --> 00:36:12,394 I like your choice. - Thank you. 894 00:36:12,412 --> 00:36:16,656 - As far as your blade goes, it's held up very well. 895 00:36:16,675 --> 00:36:18,991 It's sharp. Got some weight in this thing. 896 00:36:19,011 --> 00:36:20,235 - Yeah. - But that's fine. 897 00:36:20,253 --> 00:36:21,903 I mean, this is a chopping machine. 898 00:36:21,922 --> 00:36:23,421 This was meant to be chopping through a jungle. 899 00:36:23,573 --> 00:36:25,407 - Mm-hmm. - All in all, nice job. 900 00:36:25,425 --> 00:36:26,850 - Thank you, sir. Thank you. 901 00:36:26,927 --> 00:36:29,594 - All right, joe, you ready? - Yeah, let's do it. 902 00:36:29,746 --> 00:36:31,188 ♪ ♪ 903 00:36:31,264 --> 00:36:34,173 Biggest concern with my blade is, 904 00:36:34,193 --> 00:36:35,508 My blister sits right 905 00:36:35,527 --> 00:36:37,085 At the sweet spot in the curve of the blade, 906 00:36:37,103 --> 00:36:39,421 And if I was able to fix that thing right, 907 00:36:39,439 --> 00:36:40,680 It will be strong. 908 00:36:40,699 --> 00:36:42,424 If not, then it's just gonna break in half. 909 00:36:42,442 --> 00:36:50,856 ♪ ♪ 910 00:36:50,876 --> 00:36:58,006 ♪ ♪ 911 00:37:03,889 --> 00:37:06,706 ♪ ♪ 912 00:37:06,725 --> 00:37:09,709 - All right, joe. We realize that you had that delam, 913 00:37:09,728 --> 00:37:11,544 That blister on the side. 914 00:37:11,563 --> 00:37:15,047 I think you made a really good choice to fill that with weld. 915 00:37:15,067 --> 00:37:16,716 And I hit the edge right above that thing, 916 00:37:16,735 --> 00:37:18,718 So you didn't lose the temper on that edge. 917 00:37:18,737 --> 00:37:20,219 - Nice. 918 00:37:20,239 --> 00:37:23,298 - But you're kind of missing the waist on this blade, 919 00:37:23,300 --> 00:37:26,559 So the profile becomes a much more elongated cutting edge 920 00:37:26,578 --> 00:37:29,412 As opposed to the belly and then the waist. 921 00:37:29,489 --> 00:37:32,064 As far as your handle goes, it's a little on the round 922 00:37:32,084 --> 00:37:35,310 And smooth side. It has the ability to turn. 923 00:37:35,328 --> 00:37:37,587 Could easily lose an inch of that handle. 924 00:37:37,664 --> 00:37:38,813 Probably would have made it 925 00:37:38,815 --> 00:37:40,090 A much more secure blade in my hand, 926 00:37:40,241 --> 00:37:42,074 'cause it's got a lot of weight to it. 927 00:37:42,094 --> 00:37:46,429 But the blade is in the same shape it started out in. 928 00:37:46,506 --> 00:37:47,822 ♪ ♪ 929 00:37:47,841 --> 00:37:49,657 And you didn't really lose any of the sharpness. 930 00:37:49,659 --> 00:37:50,842 So, really well done. 931 00:37:50,994 --> 00:37:53,436 - Thank you. 932 00:37:53,513 --> 00:37:56,164 ♪ ♪ 933 00:37:56,182 --> 00:37:58,833 - All right, bladesmiths, this is the sharpness test: 934 00:37:58,852 --> 00:38:01,503 The military bed stab and slice. 935 00:38:01,505 --> 00:38:03,113 Now, to find out how sharp your weapons are, 936 00:38:03,189 --> 00:38:05,115 I'm gonna take your bolo bayonets and stab 937 00:38:05,191 --> 00:38:07,450 And slice on this military bed. 938 00:38:07,527 --> 00:38:08,952 Fermin, you're up first. You ready? 939 00:38:09,103 --> 00:38:10,120 - Yes, sir. - All right. Let's do this. 940 00:38:10,196 --> 00:38:17,294 ♪ ♪ 941 00:38:27,639 --> 00:38:30,140 - Yeah. 942 00:38:30,216 --> 00:38:33,643 ♪ ♪ 943 00:38:33,795 --> 00:38:36,629 - Okay, fermin, let's talk about your bolo bayonet here. 944 00:38:36,648 --> 00:38:39,223 First up, in profile, it looks very much like the sample 945 00:38:39,376 --> 00:38:40,375 That we had out there. 946 00:38:40,393 --> 00:38:42,210 Now let's talk about your edge. 947 00:38:42,212 --> 00:38:44,637 Your edge is sharp. It was so sharp, 948 00:38:44,656 --> 00:38:46,990 That I actually--because of the weight--whoa, 949 00:38:47,141 --> 00:38:50,160 It surprised me--cutting into this military bed. 950 00:38:50,311 --> 00:38:53,905 Overall, sir, your bolo bayonet, it will cut. 951 00:38:54,057 --> 00:38:55,314 - Yes. 952 00:38:55,334 --> 00:38:56,333 - All right, joe, your turn, sir. You ready? 953 00:38:56,484 --> 00:38:58,150 - Oh, yeah. - Let's do this. 954 00:38:58,170 --> 00:39:05,300 ♪ ♪ 955 00:39:21,175 --> 00:39:23,026 - Nice. 956 00:39:23,103 --> 00:39:25,603 ♪ ♪ 957 00:39:25,755 --> 00:39:28,089 - All right, joe, let's talk about your bolo bayonet here. 958 00:39:28,108 --> 00:39:30,367 First up, your handle construction. 959 00:39:30,443 --> 00:39:32,035 It is a little bit on the longer side. 960 00:39:32,186 --> 00:39:34,204 I really need to hold on to this a little bit more 961 00:39:34,355 --> 00:39:36,431 To be able to get that retention going. 962 00:39:36,449 --> 00:39:40,602 Your edge and your tip are quite sharp 963 00:39:40,620 --> 00:39:44,381 Stabbing through and cutting on this cot with no resistance. 964 00:39:44,457 --> 00:39:47,550 And overall, sir, your bolo bayonet, it will cut. 965 00:39:47,702 --> 00:39:49,886 - Awesome. 966 00:39:49,963 --> 00:39:55,725 ♪ ♪ 967 00:39:55,877 --> 00:39:58,544 - Well, guys, you both nailed it with your bolo bayonets. 968 00:39:58,563 --> 00:40:01,231 They're both strong. They are both extremely sharp. 969 00:40:01,307 --> 00:40:03,458 But only one of you guys is gonna move forward 970 00:40:03,476 --> 00:40:05,627 In this competition to the final round. 971 00:40:05,645 --> 00:40:07,737 The bladesmith who's gonna be moving forward into the final 972 00:40:07,814 --> 00:40:10,890 Round of the armed forces redeployment tournament is... 973 00:40:10,909 --> 00:40:14,469 ♪ ♪ 974 00:40:14,487 --> 00:40:16,654 Fermin. Congratulations, man. 975 00:40:16,806 --> 00:40:18,081 Now, joe, unfortunately, 976 00:40:18,232 --> 00:40:20,141 You're not gonna be moving forward in this competition, 977 00:40:20,160 --> 00:40:21,751 And dave baker's gonna tell you why. 978 00:40:21,903 --> 00:40:24,236 - Joe, first off, I want to thank you and your entire unit 979 00:40:24,256 --> 00:40:26,405 For coming out while you're on active duty. 980 00:40:26,425 --> 00:40:28,574 Proud to have you here. You did a great job 981 00:40:28,593 --> 00:40:30,427 Fighting through some things to turn in a blade 982 00:40:30,503 --> 00:40:33,154 That performed excellently. 983 00:40:33,156 --> 00:40:34,431 But a large part of this competition 984 00:40:34,582 --> 00:40:38,268 Was to replicate that 1915 bolo bayonet, 985 00:40:38,344 --> 00:40:40,662 And your blade doesn't really have that shape. 986 00:40:40,680 --> 00:40:44,849 That, combined with that long, thin, cylindrical handle, well, 987 00:40:45,001 --> 00:40:46,943 Those are the things that led us to our decision. 988 00:40:47,020 --> 00:40:49,929 - Completely understand. Thanks for the opportunity to be here. 989 00:40:49,948 --> 00:40:51,781 - Well, joe, it was great having you in the forge again. 990 00:40:51,933 --> 00:40:53,783 Thank you for your service. But unfortunately, your time 991 00:40:53,860 --> 00:40:56,177 In the competition has ended. I'm gonna have to ask you 992 00:40:56,196 --> 00:40:57,845 To please step off the forge floor. 993 00:40:57,864 --> 00:40:59,289 - Thank you, joe. 994 00:40:59,365 --> 00:41:03,793 - This was truly down to the details, and no excuses. 995 00:41:03,945 --> 00:41:05,628 Having the opportunity to participate again 996 00:41:05,780 --> 00:41:08,631 And compete against my fellow brothers-in-arms 997 00:41:08,783 --> 00:41:11,468 Was extremely challenging, but at the same time 998 00:41:11,544 --> 00:41:13,470 Very rewarding that I actually was able to turn 999 00:41:13,546 --> 00:41:16,306 In a piece that could be tested and performed very well. 1000 00:41:16,382 --> 00:41:19,142 ♪ ♪ 1001 00:41:19,219 --> 00:41:20,810 - Whoo. 1002 00:41:20,887 --> 00:41:23,480 - Well, fermin, your hard work paid off. 1003 00:41:23,631 --> 00:41:26,224 Your m1915 bolo bayonet is taking you on 1004 00:41:26,376 --> 00:41:29,468 To the final round of our armed forces redeployment tournament. 1005 00:41:29,488 --> 00:41:30,820 You just got a check for $2,000 1006 00:41:30,897 --> 00:41:33,305 And a seat in the finals, man. Congratulations. 1007 00:41:33,325 --> 00:41:36,308 - Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. 1008 00:41:36,328 --> 00:41:37,885 I just cannot believe that I'm actually moving 1009 00:41:37,904 --> 00:41:42,332 Into the next round. Whoo. Man, I almost passed out. 1010 00:41:42,483 --> 00:41:44,000 - You ready to bring your a game for the finals? 1011 00:41:44,077 --> 00:41:45,668 - Absolutely. - Good job, bud. 1012 00:41:45,745 --> 00:41:47,837 - I am so excited to move on to the next round 1013 00:41:47,989 --> 00:41:49,321 Of the competition. 1014 00:41:49,341 --> 00:41:50,656 I want to become the "forged in fire" champion. 1015 00:41:50,675 --> 00:41:52,675 I'm on my way to it. I want to do it. 1016 00:41:52,752 --> 00:41:54,302 ♪ ♪