The most talented bladesmiths in the world will test their mettle in Forged in Fire, a cutting-edge competition series. Hosted by weapons expert Wil Willis, a former Army Ranger and decorated Air Force para-rescue specialist, the series will feature world-class bladesmiths recreating many of history's most iconic edged weapons, from the Japanese katana to the medieval broadsword to ancient throwing blades like the Chakram.
In each episode, four master bladesmiths will put their skills and reputations on the line, trying to avoid elimination while using traditional and state-of-the-art tools and machinery to turn raw metal into authentic working versions of classic bladed weapons of yesteryear. In the hands of these gifted craftsmen, every weapon is not just a lethal instrument of war, but also an elegant work of art. The colorful histories of these weapons will be told throughout the forging process. Then the weapons will be assessed and tested by a panel of internationally recognized judges.
Judges
Seasons
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Premiere
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Finale
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| History
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| Season One
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June 22, 2015
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August 10, 2015
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8
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| Season Two
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February 16, 2016
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April 19, 2016
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10
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| Season Three
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August 23, 2016
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February 14, 2017
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16
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| Season Four
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April 11, 2017
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October 31, 2017
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23
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| Season Five
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March 13, 2018
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December 19, 2018
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39 + 1
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| Season Six
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February 6, 2019
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September 25, 2019
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30
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| Season Seven
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October 9, 2019
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August 19, 2020
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37
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| Season Eight
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November 18, 2020
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February 2, 2022
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45 + 2
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| Season Nine
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March 30, 2022
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August 31, 2022
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26 + 8
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| Season Ten: On the Road
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October 4, 2023
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November 15, 2023
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8
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| Season Eleven
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October 2, 2024
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In-Depth
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