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Nov 19, 2019

Four 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.

Full Episodes

Season 7, 37 episodes

Sword of Perseus,

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.

42m Oct 8, 2019

General Patton's Saber,

In a Forged in Fire first, four bladesmiths are tasked with forging a parameter specific blade shape in just two hours.

42m Oct 15, 2019

The Jian Sword,

Four smiths get thrown into the mix when they must Frankenstein a blade from one knife and combine it with a different weapon's handle.

42m Oct 22, 2019

The Rock-Throwing Crossbow,

Four bladesmiths honor the forge's legendary power hammer Big Blu by ripping it apart and forging competition choppers.

42m Oct 22, 2019

Halloween Edition,

In this frighteningly special Halloween competition, four smiths shiver to the bone as they salvage steel from the corpses of broken, decaying blades.

42m Oct 29, 2019

The Boa-Zande Sword,

Four smiths must know the drill when they're tasked with forging a canister damascus blade using different sized drill bits.

42m Oct 29, 2019

The Musketeer Rapier,

Four smiths are tasked with transforming bits and pieces of old damascus steel into fossil damascus signature blades.

42m Nov 5, 2019

The Tizona of El Cid,

Four smiths must face the music when they are tasked with creating San-Mai blades from musical instruments.

42m Nov 5, 2019

Military Tribute,

In honor of Veteran's Day, four bladesmiths pay tribute in a special military themed competition, forging their blades from the biggest salvage yet--a panzer tank.

42m Nov 12, 2019

Revolutionary War Spontoon,

Four smiths spring into action when they are tasked with creating signature blades from different sized springs.

42m Nov 12, 2019

The Barbarian Spatha,

Four 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.

42m Nov 19, 2019

Family Edition,

Two families go head-to-head in an all-out battle not only against another household, but also each other. Loyalties will be put aside as the smiths fight forge welds.

42m Nov 26, 2019

Frankish Throwing Axes,

Four smiths get ready for the ultimate showdown when they are tasked with forging a camp knife out of steel harvested from a barbecue.

42m Dec 10, 2019

A Very Forged Christmas,

It's the most wonderful time of the year in the Forge! Four merry bladesmiths gather 'round the fire to spread holiday cheer.

42m Dec 17, 2019

The Chinese War Sword,

Four smiths get ready for a cage match when they are tasked with not only freeing their tools from a steel grate, but also forging a knife from it.

42m Dec 31, 2019

The Sword in the Stone,

Four smiths are on a quest to forge signature blades from various Damascus patterns. A tedious and time-consuming task, only three competitors will be victorious.

43m Jan 7, 2020

Charlemagne's Sword,

Four smiths crack open crucibles to reveal surprise metals they'll use to forge signature blades. After a tense, one smith is sent packing.

42m Jan 14, 2020

The Spanish Conquistador Sword,

Four smiths are faced with recreating the WWII Special Forces Smatchet knife. A knife famous for its versatility on the battlefield.

42m Jan 21, 2020

The Pira,

Four smiths must navigate stormy seas by making Hada blades from the material harvested from a ship's wheel.

42m Jan 28, 2020

French Pioneer Sword,

Four smiths are out on the farm to salvage steel from old farm equipment to make classic chef knives. Only two smiths will slice and dice their way to the final round.

42m Jan 28, 2020

Darb Sri Gun Chai Battle Sword,

In a twist of fate, four smiths must forge a twist and stack damascus blade. After two rounds the last two smiths standing must return home and recreate the Darb Sri Gun Chai.

42m Feb 4, 2020

Zulu War Axe,

Four smiths are tasked with forging Japanese Natas using a traditional Japanese technique.

42m Feb 4, 2020

The Chinese Zhanmadao,

Four smiths are tasked with creating signature blades from 1095 steel. Ultimately, two smiths make it back to their home forges to recreate one of the longest swords in the forge, the Chinese Zhanmadao.

42m Mar 10, 2020

The German Dussage,

Four bladesmiths are tasked with making a canister damascus blade from threaded bolts. After a couple of intense rounds and some brutal testing, two smiths return to their home forges to recreate the deadly German Dussage Sword.

42m Mar 17, 2020

First Responders Edition,

Four first responder bladesmiths are called into the forge to honor those who run toward danger while others run away.

42m Mar 24, 2020

Game of Forge,

In a throwback to the Iron Age, four smiths must forge daggers as if they were in 650 B.C., relying solely on coal forges and brute force to get the job done.

42m Mar 31, 2020

The Ikakalaka,

Four smiths determine their fate when they have to select a forging technique ranging from easy to difficult. They must choose wisely as their selection will directly impact their next round.

42m Apr 7, 2020

Samurai Showdown,

In this Samurai themed competition, four smiths must forge a Japanese tanto dagger. Summoning their inner warriors, the smiths fight to produce blades that are worthy of the samurai.

42m Apr 14, 2020

Baby Boomer vs Gen Z,

Baby Boomers and Gen Z-ers face off in an Old vs. New competition.

42m Apr 21, 2020

The Nimcha,

Four smiths are tasked with forging signature blades from scrap metal shavings.

42m Apr 28, 2020

Titanium Smackdown,

Four smiths must forge handles in round one using a metal never before seen in this competition--titanium. The smiths must learn to navigate this new metal just to make it to round two.

42m Mar 5, 2020

Tomahawk and Bowie,

Four smiths are put to the test when they must forge keys to unlock boxes of steel needed to make a knife. After a couple of intense rounds, two competitors are picked to head back to their home forges to recreate two American classics.

42m Jul 6, 2020

Japanese Ono,

Four smiths are tasked with forging a blade that must fit perfectly into a puzzle piece cut out. After two puzzling rounds, the final two smiths return home to recreate the ancient samurai pole axe, the Japanese Ono.

41m Jul 21, 2020

Super Champion Edition,

Four former champions return to the forge to engage in a competition unlike any other. Although they've mastered the fire their first time around, they'll have to dig deeper.

41m Jul 28, 2020

The Boateng Saber,

In this first ever pay-to-play competition, four smiths learn they must fork over forge funds in order to use the tools needed to make signature blades.

42m Aug 4, 2020

Summer Forging Games Part 1,

In this two-part Forged in Fire special, four smiths enter the forge to compete in four events that will test every aspect of their bladesmithing capabilities.

42m Aug 11, 2020

Summer Forging Games Part 2,

In the second half of the Forged in Fire Summer Games, three smiths remain, eager to win the Damascus metal and $15,000.

42m Aug 18, 2020