Forged in Fire

Four bladesmiths are sent on an Odyssey worthy of the Greek Gods: forge a blade from Greek armor and artifacts using the Go-Mai, or the five-layer, technique. The final two head home to recreate the mythical Sword of Perseus.

The contestants are tasked with forging a parameter-specific blade shape in just two hours, unaware of the weapon they're making or how they will be tested. The final two attempt to recreate an American hero's signature sword: General Patton's saber.

Four smiths must Frankenstein a blade from one knife and combine it with a different weapon's handle. After two intense rounds, the final two head home to recreate one of the oldest, deadliest and elegant blades in history: the Chinese Jian.

The bladesmiths honor the forge's legendary power hammer by ripping it apart and forging competition choppers. After two exhaustive rounds, the final two must recreate one of history's most unique hunting weapons: the Rock-Throwing Crossbow.

Four smiths salvage steel from the corpses of broken, decaying blades and turn it into a zombie killer. After the most terrifying testing to date, two brave souls must recreate a ghoulish weapon from the Middle Ages: the War Scythe.

The contestants know the drill when they're tasked with forging a canister Damascus blade using different-sized drill bits. The final two head to their home forges to recreate a brutal slicer from Central Africa: the Boa-Zande sword.

The smiths transform bits and pieces of old Damascus steel into fossil Damascus signature blades. In the final round, two smiths return home to recreate one of the most elegant and lethal weapons in history: the Musketeer's Rapier.

Four smiths must face the music when they are tasked with creating San-Mai blades from musical instruments. They must fine-tune their weapons in the second round by adding guards and pommels. The final two recreate the legendary warrior El Cid's Tizona.

In honor of Veteran's Day, four bladesmiths pay tribute in a special military themed competition, forging their blades from a panzer tank. The final two must recreate the Scottish Backsword as famously wielded by Captain Mad Jack Churchill in WWII.

Four smiths spring into action when they are tasked with creating blades from different sized springs. After a brutal testing bout, the final two must recreate one of the most distinguishing weapons of the Revolutionary War: the Sergeant's Spontoon.

The smiths must salvage steel from old weapons and combine them using the Hada technique to forge a Pugio -- the dagger said to have murdered Julius Caesar. The final two must recreate the legendary Spatha, one of the most vicious swords in Roman history.

Two families go head-to-head in a battle not only against another household, but also each other. Loyalties are put aside as they make a canister Damascus from odd pieces of high-carbon steel. The final two recreate a rapier from The Princess Bride.

The contestants forge a camp knife out of steel harvested from a barbecue. Temperature run high, but only two smiths advance to their home forges to recreate a pair of Frankish Throwing Axes.

Four merry bladesmiths gather 'round the fire to spread holiday cheer. They must use the San Mai technique to forge their way onto the judges' nice list. The final two recreate a nutcracking English blade: the 1796 English Light Cavalry Sword.

The contestants get ready for a cage match where they must free their tools from a steel grate and forge a knife from it. The final two smiths head home to recreate a Chinese War Sword.

Four smiths are on a quest to forge blades from various Damascus patterns. A tedious and time-consuming task, only three competitors will be victorious. After a brutal second round, the two final competitors recreate the legendary Sword in the Stone.

The contestants crack open crucibles to reveal surprise metals they'll use to forge signature blades. The next stage has them casting bronze guards, but the final two must recreate the legendary sword of King Charlemagne: the Joyeuse.

Four smiths are faced with recreating the WWII Special Forces Smatchet knife -- a knife famous for its versatility on the battlefield. The final two head home to recreate the infamous Spanish Conquistador Sword.

The contestants navigate stormy seas by making Hada blades from material harvested from a ship's wheel. After confronting an ocean of problems, the final two must recreate the symbolic and deadly Filipino sword: the Pira.

The smiths are out on the farm to salvage steel from old farm equipment to make classic chef knives. The final two slice and dice their way to the final round where they must forge the iconic Rooster Head French Pioneer Sword.

In a twist of fate, four smiths must forge a twist and stack Damascus blade. The final two must return home and recreate the Darb Sri Gun Chai, an enormous, double-handed Thai battle sword.

The smiths are tasked with forging Japanese Natas using a traditional Japanese technique. The finalists head to their home forges to recreate the prestigious Zulu War Axe in hopes of chopping down the competition.

The contestants must create signature blades from 1095 steel. As time ticks by, new parameters keep the smiths on their toes. The final two are tasked with recreating one of the longest swords in the forge, the Chinese Zhanmadao.

The bladesmiths are tasked with making a canister Damascus blade from threaded bolts. The final two return to their home forges to recreate the deadly German Dussage Sword.

Four first responder bladesmiths are called into the forge to create tactical knives out of rescue tools. The final two must recreate one of the most important firefighter tools: the Halligan Bar.