Iron & Fire

In the heart of the Ozarks, traditional knife and gunsmith Daniel Casey breathes new life into a 200-year old classic as he crafts a custom "Poor Boy" rifle.

As ironsmith Daniel Casey begins to craft a replica of the very first Bowie knife ever made, he has a big pair of boots to fill.

Daniel has been given a new challenge: create an 18th century North Carolina style rifle for a professional shooter. Due to the need for extreme accuracy.

Daniel has been given the task to replicate a Damascus steel blade dagger using forging techniques that haven't changed for centuries.

Daniel crafts a custom "smooth bore" shotgun, made with local walnut. This short-range weapon was the gun of choice for soldiers in the Revolutionary, French and Indian wars.

Daniel tackles an iconic and challenging Native tool: The Pipe Tomahawk. Meanwhile, Daniel's worried about flooding on his property and cooks up an explosive plan to deal.

Daniel sets out to build a cannon from salvaged materials and it's going to have some fearsome firepower. But first, Daniel has to help a friend.

Daniel works on an 1850's percussion rifle for a very particular client. While working on the restoration, Daniel and the guys find time for a friendly fish gigging competition.

Daniel travels to Kentucky to work with his mentor on a powerful Bear Pistol. Normally taking four weeks to build, Daniel only has four days to get this build together.

Daniel tackles a vital project for any traditional blacksmith: crafting his own tools. Meanwhile, his buddy needs to clear a beaver dam that's causing his cow pastures to flood.

The Casey boys are invited on a traditional hog hunt, and Daniel forges the ultimate spear for the occasion. Meanwhile, Daniel gets some quality time with his three-year-old son.

After restoring and building countless guns and knives for his customers, master blacksmith Daniel Casey decides that it's time to build a rifle for a very special client.