The Arming Sword

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Forged in Fire - S5 - E24

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Forged in Fire: Season 5 - 39 Episode s

5x1 - Rookies Edition (The War Golok)
March 13, 2018
Five novice smiths must earn their way into the competition because one smith will be sent home before the forge lights up; the two left standing must re-create a 16th-century weapon known as the War Golok.
5x2 - The Schiavona
March 20, 2018
The bladesmiths begin on a farm where they must harvest steel from farming tools, then use coal forges to make their signature blades with a hidden lanyard hole; the two remaining smiths must recreate the Schiavona.
5x3 - The Sica
March 27, 2018
The smiths must forge a signature blade out of a 50-caliber flintlock pistol; despite giving it their best shot, it becomes a struggle to turn a gun into a blade and after two grueling rounds, two smiths get sent barreling towards elimination.
5x4 - The Jumonji Yari
April 3, 2018
Smiths must forge functional friction folders and find the critical junction where skill meets resiliency; two finalists must recreate a Japanese trident called the Jumonji Yari, a weapon of unparalleled strength.
5x5 - The Kabyle Flyssa
April 10, 2018
Parts from a salvaged cannon are used to make signature blades, and in the end, two smiths re-create the North African Kabyle flyssa in a final round, which will determine whose blade launches them to becoming the next champion
5x6 - Ultimate Team Challenge (The Chinese Dao)
April 17, 2018
Four master smiths compete alongside their apprentices to forge an iconic weapon of warfare: the trench knife; each team must work together, tagging in and out every half hour, with only one smith allowed to touch the knife at a time.
5x7 - The Karabela
April 24, 2018
Four bladesmiths must kick their skills into gear when they’re tasked with forging blades out of steel from a chain and a sprocket, but only two will secure a spot in the final round, where they have five days to forge the iconic karabela saber.
5x8 - The Zande Spear
May 1, 2018
Four blade smiths find the devil is in the details when they must combine two or more steels to forge J. Nielson's favorite blade, a Damascus European dagger. In a challenge where symmetry and precision can make or break a blade, two smiths produce knives that survive J.'s merciless tests. In the final round, they have five days to forge a fearsome pole weapon–the Zande Spear.
5x9 - The Navaja
May 8, 2018
Four bladesmiths test their mettle in a rock quarry, where they're tasked with making blades using only harvested steel and coal forges. Over the course of two intense rounds, the smiths show their true grit constructing a blade while fighting the elements. After brutal tests designed to chip away at the competitors' resolve, only two smiths advance to the final round. Back at their home forges, they must recreate one of the most dangerous folding weapons in history — the Spanish Navaja.
5x10 - The German Halberd
May 15, 2018
The pressure is on as the Smiths are tasked with forging Dave Baker’s favorite blade, the Scottish Dirk. Can they master the difficult design of this weapon, and live up to the high expectations of their expert judge? With a sharp edge over the competition, two smiths head home for the final round to recreate the German Halberd, a medieval era triple threat. Which smith will stake their claim as Forged In Fire Champion and hook in the ,000 prize?
5x11 - The Two-Handed Sword
May 22, 2018
The smiths are forced to harvest steel from motorcycles to forge blades in their signature style, but things don't go according to plan; and after an intense race to the finish, the final two competitors have only five days to recreate a giant Indian two-handed sword.
5x12 - Military History Tribute (Naval Cutlass)
May 28, 2018
In a special military themed episode, four bladesmiths, all veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, dive into the fray when they are tasked with forging a combat knife from an anti-tank hedgehog. After two grueling rounds of competition filled with frustration and a medical emergency, the final two smiths advance and head back to their home forges to recreate another military favorite, the M1917 Naval Cutlass. Which veteran has the mettle to drive to glory and earn the rank of Forged in Fire Champion?
5x13 - Horseman's Axe
May 29, 2018
Four bladesmiths are pushed to their limits when they each must forge a signature blade from small springs of steel. Wonky welds and broken billets cause major setbacks that must be corrected before the time runs out. Ultimately, two smiths manage to turn their setbacks into comebacks to secure a spot in the final round where they must recreate the deadly Horseman's Axe. Which smith will join the ranks of Forged In Fire champions and return home with the ,000 prize?
5x14 - Lion Spear
June 5, 2018
Four bladesmiths must figure out how to hack it when they are tasked with crafting a hatchet from pieces of odd shaped steel. After several forging failures, parameter mishaps, and intense conditions -- only two smiths head back to their home forges where they must recreate the deadly Maasai Lion Spear. Who will come out roaring and leave with ,000 and the pride of becoming a Forged in Fire Champion?
5x15 - Kelewang
June 12, 2018
The bladesmiths must make their signature blades out of only drill bits and a chunk of mild steel, but untwisting the bits and combining the two steels proves almost impossible. After two rounds, only two smiths survive the chopping block and are sent back to their home forges to recreate a beautiful, but deadly Indonesian sword — the Kelewang. A final round of testing proves that victory lies at the junction between form and function.
5x16 - Bagh Nakh
June 19, 2018
The bladesmiths are forced to make canister Damascus using nuts and bolts, and the twists and turns of the challenge may be more than they can handle. Ultimately, two smiths avoid getting canned and move on to the final round where they must recreate a pair of deadly Indian Bagh Nakh weapons.
5x17 - Glaive Guisarme
June 26, 2018
Four blade smiths must forge a Marine K-Bar all-purpose knife from multiple small blocks of steel. Ultimately, two smiths manage to reach the final round where they must recreate the iconic Glaive Guisarme polearm.
5x18 - Pioneer Sword
July 3, 2018
Four smiths must forge a multipurpose weapon from old rescue tools; after narrowly escaping elimination, two smiths head back to their home forges to recreate a unique utilitarian tool, the Russian Pioneer Sword.
5x19 - Wind and Fire Wheels
July 17, 2018
Four bladesmiths are tasked with forging a signature blade from a bicycle. After major setbacks and time-consuming failures, each smith is pushed to their limit as they race to the finish before the clock hits zero. Ultimately, two smiths advance and are shocked to learn that they must recreate an ancient weapon, the Wind and Fire Wheels.
5x20 - Smallsword
July 24, 2018
Four bladesmiths are tasked with forging friction folders from a huge steel coil; in the final round, the two remaining smiths head back to their home forges to create a blade that requires both precision and detail: the French smallsword.
5x21 - Celtic Anthropomorphic Sword
July 31, 2018
The bladesmiths must forge a signature blade from W2 and a giant industrial-sized nut. Then, they face two unforgiving strength tests. Ultimately, only two smiths advance and head back to their home forges to recreate the Celtic Anthropomorphic Sword, an iconic ancient iron weapon.
5x22 - The Kilij
August 7, 2018
The bladesmiths are tasked with creating their signature blade out of a massive ball bearing. Ultimately, two smiths return to their home forges to recreate the kilij, a lethal saber from the Ottoman Empire.
5x23 - The Sawback Hunting Sword
August 14, 2018
Four bladesmiths are taken out of the forge and transported to the great outdoors, where they struggle to forge a blade in the noonday sun. They must forage for outdoor materials and crank a coal forge, which leaves some scrambling to the end. After a second smith falters during testing, the two remaining smiths return to their home forges to create the ultimate wilderness weapon: the German sawback hunting sword
5x24 - The Arming Sword
August 21, 2018
5x25 - The Sengese
August 28, 2018
Four bladesmiths must forge a fully functional serrated knife using steel from hand scissors; the remaining two competitors return to their home forges to create a unique and challenging weapon from history: the Sengese.
5x26 - The Qinglong Ji
September 4, 2018
Four bladesmiths take a shot at forging a signature blade from the steel rings of a whiskey barrel. They must quickly adapt when they realize there may not be enough hardenable steel to go around. After an intense round of testing, the final two smiths head home to forge an instrument of Chinese warfare: the qinglong ji.
5x27 - Hollywood Edition (Hattori Hanzō Katana)
September 12, 2018
Four bladesmiths pay homage to Hollywood; a survival knife; the final two smiths return home to re-create one of the most famous swords in cinematic history: Hattori Hanzo's 1,000-layer katana from Quentin Tarantino's "Kill Bill."
5x28 - The Steel Crossbow
September 19, 2018
The bladesmiths are tasked with creating a signature Damascus blade out of three different steels of different thicknesses; the two final competitors re-create one of the most intricate weapons in show history: the steel crossbow.
5x29 - The Landsknecht Sword
September 26, 2018
Four bladesmiths must craft a signature blade from a massive piece of elevator cable; the final two competitors return home to re-create a sword wielded by some of history's fiercest soldiers: the Two-Handed Landsknecht Sword.
5x30 - Tournament Round 1 (Farriers) - The Mortuary Sword
October 3, 2018
Four bladesmiths are tasked with creating a San Mai blade from horseshoes and hoof rasps; the remaining two bladesmiths return to their home forges to create a famed weapon of the English Civil War: the Mortuary Sword.
5x31 - Tournament Round 2 (Armorers) - The Hooded Katar
October 10, 2018
Four bladesmiths must forge a Damascus blade out of something familiar: plate armor; the remaining two bladesmiths head back to their home forges to craft an exotic hybrid of pain and protection: the Hooded Katar.
5x32 - Tournament Round 3 (Blacksmiths) - The Knightly Pole Axe
October 17, 2018
Four bladesmiths must forge a signature Damascus blade using steel from tools; the smiths that survive two brutal rounds of testing return to their home forges to recreate a multipurpose Medieval weapon of war: the Knightly Poleaxe.
5x33 - Tournament Round 4 (Modern Metalworkers) - The Flamberge Rapier
October 24, 2018
Four bladesmiths must harvest materials from a metal sculpture to forge a needle point Damascus blade; the remaining smiths return to their own home forges to recreate a sword from the elite classes of Renaissance Europe: the Flamberge Rapier.
5x34 - Tournament Championship (Nodachi)
October 31, 2018
In the final round of the Invitational Tournament, the winning farrier, armorer, blacksmith and modern metal worker face off to forge a wakizashi; the two finalists must then re-create the nodachi, one of the largest Japanese swords.
5x35 - Slasher Edition (Grim Reaper's Scythe)
November 7, 2018
Four bladesmiths must create signature slasher blades, each using a different type of metal; the two finalists return to their home forges to recreate the Grim Reaper's scythe.
5x36 - Steel Takedown Bow
November 14, 2018
Four bladesmiths are tasked with forging a Crusader's dagger from a thick rod of W1 steel; the final two smiths must create Robin Hood's steel takedown bow.
5x37 - Bardiche
November 21, 2018
Four bladesmiths must build coal forges using materials scavenged from a storage unit and forge signature blades without any power tools; the remaining two smiths return home to recreate a bardiche, a brutal European pole axe.
5x38 - The Pipe Tomahawks
December 12, 2018
Four bladesmiths are challenged with forging a canister Damascus knife using only steel wool and 1095 powder; the final two head home to re-create an important weapon from North American history - the pipe tomahawk.
5x39 - The Ring Hilted Sword
December 19, 2018
Four bladesmiths must each forge judge Ben Abbott's favorite blade, the Celtic ring knife, using the San Mai technique; the final two competitors return to their home forges to re-create Irish ring hilted swords.

5x1 - Rookies Edition (The War Golok)

5x2 - The Schiavona

5x3 - The Sica

5x4 - The Jumonji Yari

5x5 - The Kabyle Flyssa

5x6 - Ultimate Team Challenge (The Chinese Dao)

5x7 - The Karabela

5x8 - The Zande Spear

5x9 - The Navaja

5x10 - The German Halberd

5x11 - The Two-Handed Sword

5x12 - Military History Tribute (Naval Cutlass)

5x13 - Horseman's Axe

5x14 - Lion Spear

5x15 - Kelewang

5x16 - Bagh Nakh

5x17 - Glaive Guisarme

5x18 - Pioneer Sword

5x19 - Wind and Fire Wheels

5x20 - Smallsword

5x21 - Celtic Anthropomorphic Sword

5x22 - The Kilij

5x23 - The Sawback Hunting Sword

5x24 - The Arming Sword

5x25 - The Sengese

5x26 - The Qinglong Ji

5x27 - Hollywood Edition (Hattori Hanzō Katana)

5x28 - The Steel Crossbow

5x29 - The Landsknecht Sword

5x30 - Tournament Round 1 (Farriers) - The Mortuary Sword

5x31 - Tournament Round 2 (Armorers) - The Hooded Katar

5x32 - Tournament Round 3 (Blacksmiths) - The Knightly Pole Axe

5x33 - Tournament Round 4 (Modern Metalworkers) - The Flamberge Rapier

5x34 - Tournament Championship (Nodachi)

5x35 - Slasher Edition (Grim Reaper's Scythe)

5x36 - Steel Takedown Bow

5x37 - Bardiche

5x38 - The Pipe Tomahawks

5x39 - The Ring Hilted Sword

S0: Specials

S1: Season 1

S2: Season 2

S3: Season 3

S4: Season 4

S5: Season 5

S6: Season 6

S7: Season 7

S8: Season 8

S9: Season 9

S10: Season 10

S11: Season 11