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- My name is dan greene.
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I'm 25 years old.
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I've been making knives
about three years now.
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From a very early age,
I always liked tattoos.
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Actually gave
myself this sleeve.
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In some ways, I would say
it's a little better
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Than another artist
to give you tattoos.
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Just... Knuckles
hurt quite a bit.
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- My name is sean meadows.
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I am 20 years old,
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And I am a full-time
bladesmith and woodworker.
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My mother has
lent me 1/2 of her garage
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To set my entire workshop up in.
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As much as I love
being able to work
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In my mom's garage,
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Winning $10,000 would finally
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Be the ticket that I need
to move out into my own shop.
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- My name is jd bostick.
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First learned to bladesmith
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About 12 years ago.
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I have two kids.
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Their names are kaya and miko.
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They inspired me
to get on "forged in fire."
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They said, "just don't
get out in the first round,"
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So here's hoping.
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- I'm ron berkland.
I'm 50 years old.
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I've been bladesmithing
for three years.
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I was in the military
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Where I spent 18 years
in the national guard.
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And I spent
four years active duty,
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So I did 22 years complete.
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My experiences in the military
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Helped me feel like I can
accomplish anything.
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- Bladesmiths,
welcome to the forge.
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The four of you have
been chosen to take part
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In an intense
bladesmithing competition
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That'll all culminate
with one of you leaving here
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With the title
of "forged in fire" champion,
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And a check for $10,000.
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- What am I going
to be expected to do?
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A canister, canoe damascus.
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I am super excited
but very nervous.
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- Bladesmiths,
you've all got a cloth
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On the anvils in front of you.
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Go ahead
and take that off for me.
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Bladesmiths,
what you're staring at there
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Is a bar of
w1 high-carbon steel.
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All we're asking you to do
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Is make a signature blade
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In your signature style
using mono steel.
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- What's the catch?
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It's "forged in fire."
there's always a catch.
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- Now guys, just make sure
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That those blades fall within
these following parameters.
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Your blade length
measured from tip
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To where the cutting edge ends
in a straight line
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Needs to be between
11 and 13 inches.
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Each of you
will have to turn in a blade
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That has a recurved edge.
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Now as far as designing
for the test goes,
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I'm going to leave you
in the dark there, guys.
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You're not going to know
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How we're going
to test for strength
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Or test for your edge retention
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Until we get there.
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For this first
round of competition,
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There are three
hours on the clock.
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All right, gentlemen, good luck,
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Stay sharp, your time starts...
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- What the hell is going on?
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- Bladesmiths, as you can see,
we're experiencing
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A bit of a blackout
in the forge today.
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Each of you
has a lamp behind you.
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Go ahead and light
then hang them up for me.
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Word is that the electrician
will not be available
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To turn the power back on
until after the second round.
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There's no power
to the power tools.
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The only things you have
are the forges and hand tools.
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You didn't think you're gonna
get off that easy, did you?
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- Nah.
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No power tools, no big blu,
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No drill press.
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It's going to be challenging,
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But that's the fun part of it.
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- At the end of each round,
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I will ask you
to present your work
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To our panel of expert judges.
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They are the ones
who'll be deciding
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Which three of you
are leaving here empty-handed,
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And who's going
to be leaving here
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With the title
of "forged in fire" champion,
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And that check for $10,000.
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Now, good luck, gentlemen,
because your time starts now.
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Now I got to really
pay attention to my watch
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'cause with the power
going down,
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The clock's out too.
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These guys have
no clock to reference
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How long they've got left.
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We've never done
a no electricity competition.
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- Yeah, I mean,
the only time we've ever done
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Something that was even close
is when we were doing
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A coal forge situation.
- Right.
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- And even then,
they usually had
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Electric angle grinders
and things like that.
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- I am very concerned
about overexertion
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Going into this competition.
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I'm gonna need to make sure
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That I don't get off
to too hot of a start,
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Or else I'm never going
to be able to finish.
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- Learning how metal moves
under a hammer on an anvil
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Are things that a lot
of smiths don't learn.
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Most of the stock
that we start out with
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Is already in a bar form.
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- I learned all of my skills
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From watching videos online.
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Feeling like
I'm at a disadvantage,
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But I'm still gonna try my best.
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- I'm excited about
seeing this competition,
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But we would have had
electricity, dave,
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If you would remember
to pay the damn bill.
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- I had used w1
for a few projects.
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I have not moved this much w1
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And moved it to this extreme,
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So this is gonna be
a big challenge.
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I want to stretch out the bar
to meet my blade requirement.
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So that's my biggest focus.
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- Just gotta get
a blade I can turn in.
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W1, it's really hard to work
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And we get a 1-inch round of it,
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And we gotta draw this out...
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Without power.
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If steel gets too cold,
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You can definitely develop
cracks in w1.
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So, I gotta keep it hot
and keep it moving.
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I'm hammering hot metal,
have a piece of slag hop off
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And land
right on my index finger.
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And I can immediately
feel it blistering.
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Thank you.
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- If any guy gets
an injury that keeps them
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From being able to swing,
that can take him
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Out of the competition
completely.
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They couldn't go rely
on big blu or the presses.
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- I just got
to push through the pain.
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I can't waste any more time.
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- Doing what these guys
are doing with hand tools
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In three hours
is very, very abnormal.
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- Very interesting.
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Dan is kind of ambidextrous
right there.
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He was just hammering
in one hand
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And switched over
and used the other hand.
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- I've taught myself
how to use both hands,
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Left and right, forging.
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I'm going to use it
as much as I can
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In order not to tire
my right arm out.
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Even though
I'm using both hands,
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Man, it would be fantastic
to have a press right now,
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'cause this is brutal.
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- All right, bladesmiths,
you are 30 minutes in.
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You have 2 hours
and 30 minutes left.
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- Whoo-wee!
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You're very welcome.
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- You can start to see
sean's profile coming in now.
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Just how is he going
to work in that recurve?
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- The biggest issue
is that I'm not used to
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Working with stock
that's this thick.
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- We know what kind
of blades they're making,
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I asked for a recurve.
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But is there anything really
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They can be doing
to get ahead of the game?
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- With not
having the power tools,
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They really need to use
every portion of that anvil.
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- Exactly.
- Especially the horn
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For that recurve.
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That's what the horn
of the anvil is meant for.
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- I got this thing looking good.
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Now I can move forward.
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I think I got it.
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I have my blade length,
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So now I can work on
the shape of my blade.
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I don't know the tests,
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But a recurve tells me
there's possibly a chop test.
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And then I have to figure in
that it could be a stab test,
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So I have to have
a decent tip on my blade.
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- This is one of those
competitions that having
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A knowledge of a lot
of different knife shapes
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Would really pay off.
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Because you can
start thinking, okay,
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What shape is going to
allow me to move
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The least amount of metal
in the quickest amount of time?
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- It's getting there.
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My wife is a big doug fan.
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So I want to try to impress
doug with my blade.
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- We have to have
a recurve in the blade.
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Doing good.
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If I don't give it enough belly,
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It's not going to look
like a recurve.
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I really want to hear doug
say that my knife's
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"sexy."
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- Jd is having some trouble
moving that steel.
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- Seeing some of those
really deep curves in the blade
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Get hung up in testing material.
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- Having the blister
forming is tough.
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I'm feeling the grip
already getting sore.
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That bitch is heavy.
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But you just have to keep going.
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- I got my blade to length.
So now I can start shaping it.
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I'll probably call the blade
shape that I'm going for
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Some kind of a kukri.
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Looks good.
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- Dan's blade is one
of the nicer shapes
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I've seen in a long time.
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And he's doing it all by hand.
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- I feel pretty good
about the shape.
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But I just know I need
to get a move on the tang
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'cause that's gonna be fairly
time-consuming to draw out.
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- I'm gonna try
to get just a bit more length
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And then get to driftin'.
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- I've never drifted a hole.
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Always drilling.
- Never?
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- Never.
- I've done it like twice.
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It's awful.
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Normally,
you're just gonna drill
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Right through the material,
and it's super easy.
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But I don't
have power for a drill press,
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So I have to finish up
these punches before quench,
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Because as soon
as the quench happens,
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The blade will be too hard
to punch pin holes.
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But, luckily,
drifting these tang holes
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Is surprisingly easy.
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Hell yeah!
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So I am riding high.
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- Come on, baby!
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I'm putting
in the bevels on my blade.
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Trying to put in
the edge on this
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Is gonna be very difficult
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Without power tools
after it's tempered.
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- Developing
the traditional skill sets
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With just hammer and anvil
really allows you
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To branch out
and do other things.
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- I'm pretty confident I'm going
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To accomplish this
in the time I have left.
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- Ten, nine, eight...
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Naw, I'm just kidding, guys.
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You're halfway through.
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You have 90 minutes left.
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That's not funny.
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- If you're up there it's funny.
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It's not funny out here.
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After I've got these
holes drifted through,
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Next thing I know dan and sean,
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They are already
putting a bevel on this thing.
252
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, you guys are way ahead of me.
253
00:10:13,338 --> 00:10:15,780
I realized I was falling
behind at this point.
254
00:10:15,932 --> 00:10:19,859
So I've got to get a bevel
in this blade and fast.
255
00:10:20,011 --> 00:10:21,989
But I've never filed
a bevel into a blade before.
256
00:10:22,013 --> 00:10:23,513
So I'm making the choice
257
00:10:23,531 --> 00:10:24,992
To go with my flattening hammer.
258
00:10:25,016 --> 00:10:26,941
- This right now is gonna be
hard for these guys.
259
00:10:26,960 --> 00:10:29,443
They gotta forge
those bevels all the way in.
260
00:10:29,463 --> 00:10:31,796
You can't get a part
of the way and grind it down,
261
00:10:32,023 --> 00:10:33,965
So you got to get
that drawn all the way down.
262
00:10:34,117 --> 00:10:35,957
- The flattening hammer
works great
263
00:10:36,027 --> 00:10:37,667
To beat a bevel into this thing.
264
00:10:37,696 --> 00:10:39,173
I feel like I made up
a lot of ground
265
00:10:39,197 --> 00:10:40,788
In the last 30 minutes
266
00:10:40,807 --> 00:10:42,974
And the end is within sight.
267
00:10:44,961 --> 00:10:46,202
- Feeling it, man.
268
00:10:46,221 --> 00:10:48,221
I feel pretty good
about my bevels.
269
00:10:48,373 --> 00:10:50,723
But now I'd have to punch holes.
270
00:10:50,817 --> 00:10:52,225
I'm a little nervous.
271
00:10:52,377 --> 00:10:53,946
I've actually
never done that before,
272
00:10:53,970 --> 00:10:55,320
But we'll see how it goes.
273
00:10:55,471 --> 00:10:57,046
- Those punches he's using
274
00:10:57,140 --> 00:10:58,898
Are not made
to go through hot metal.
275
00:10:59,050 --> 00:11:02,143
We have drifts in here
that are specifically made
276
00:11:02,162 --> 00:11:03,828
To punch holes in steel.
277
00:11:06,667 --> 00:11:09,058
As I'm trying to drift
this hole, the punch breaks.
278
00:11:09,077 --> 00:11:10,894
So I'm feeling
a little bit frustrated.
279
00:11:10,912 --> 00:11:13,487
But I've got to make it work,
so I grab another.
280
00:11:14,841 --> 00:11:15,990
It breaks instantly.
281
00:11:16,009 --> 00:11:17,342
- Oh no.
282
00:11:17,569 --> 00:11:19,329
- Well, now,
dan needs to get another punch.
283
00:11:19,421 --> 00:11:22,163
- So I grab a third punch.
284
00:11:22,182 --> 00:11:23,756
And that one breaks as well.
285
00:11:23,909 --> 00:11:25,408
So I'm just, you know,
286
00:11:25,427 --> 00:11:27,267
Getting a little bit
frustrated with it.
287
00:11:27,336 --> 00:11:30,171
- Dan's having a lot of trouble
trying to get those holes in.
288
00:11:30,190 --> 00:11:32,502
- That punch is spreading out
as opposed to going through.
289
00:11:32,526 --> 00:11:35,360
- If I'm not able
to punch these holes,
290
00:11:35,587 --> 00:11:37,344
I would definitely be sent home.
291
00:11:37,439 --> 00:11:39,180
I just don't know what to do.
292
00:11:44,037 --> 00:11:45,929
- There's a blackout,
and there's no power tools.
293
00:11:45,947 --> 00:11:48,027
So I'm trying to get
these holes punched by hand.
294
00:11:49,434 --> 00:11:51,209
And these punches keep breaking.
295
00:11:51,436 --> 00:11:53,712
If I'm not able
to punch these holes,
296
00:11:53,939 --> 00:11:55,863
I could definitely
get eliminated.
297
00:11:55,882 --> 00:11:58,458
But I'm not just gonna give up
or throw in the towel.
298
00:11:58,552 --> 00:12:00,271
I'm... I'm gonna keep
smashing them in there
299
00:12:00,295 --> 00:12:01,461
Till they're through.
300
00:12:01,613 --> 00:12:02,721
Right on.
301
00:12:02,948 --> 00:12:04,349
So I finally get
the punch through.
302
00:12:04,373 --> 00:12:05,965
It's a little bit of relief,
303
00:12:06,117 --> 00:12:07,800
But I've wasted too much time.
304
00:12:07,953 --> 00:12:11,120
- Bladesmiths,
you guys have 30 minutes left
305
00:12:11,214 --> 00:12:12,622
Before the first elimination.
306
00:12:12,640 --> 00:12:14,474
- Time is running out.
307
00:12:14,568 --> 00:12:16,292
I need to get this thing
in the quench tank,
308
00:12:16,311 --> 00:12:17,460
And I'm freaking out.
309
00:12:17,479 --> 00:12:18,644
It'll have to do.
310
00:12:18,797 --> 00:12:20,146
If I get a warp in the blade,
311
00:12:20,298 --> 00:12:22,056
I'm not gonna have
enough time to fix it.
312
00:12:22,075 --> 00:12:24,467
- With just a bit
of time on the clock,
313
00:12:24,560 --> 00:12:26,911
Quench the blade,
make sure it's straight,
314
00:12:27,138 --> 00:12:29,155
And you can continue
to file a hard blade.
315
00:12:29,307 --> 00:12:31,210
It's definitely gonna be
harder to move metal,
316
00:12:31,234 --> 00:12:33,251
But you're not
gonna get anywhere
317
00:12:33,478 --> 00:12:35,920
If you don't have
that blade quenched.
318
00:12:37,832 --> 00:12:40,592
- There we go, three down.
Dan's gonna be the last to go.
319
00:12:40,819 --> 00:12:43,669
Bladesmiths,
you have 15 minutes left.
320
00:12:43,822 --> 00:12:44,504
- I'm running behind schedule.
321
00:12:44,598 --> 00:12:46,005
We'll see.
322
00:12:46,157 --> 00:12:48,060
I've wasted too much
time punching holes.
323
00:12:48,084 --> 00:12:49,842
So I'm gonna take my chances
324
00:12:49,995 --> 00:12:53,420
And skip normalizing
in order to save time.
325
00:12:53,515 --> 00:12:55,796
The main thing I'm worried
about with cutting corners
326
00:12:55,834 --> 00:12:59,110
With normalizing
is that there could be cracks.
327
00:12:59,262 --> 00:13:01,946
- You have
two minutes remaining.
328
00:13:03,174 --> 00:13:04,357
There we go.
329
00:13:04,509 --> 00:13:06,009
All right,
all four blades are quenched.
330
00:13:06,027 --> 00:13:07,693
Dan's in the oil.
331
00:13:07,788 --> 00:13:09,454
- A little twist.
332
00:13:09,681 --> 00:13:12,532
I do see a small twist
at the tip of the blade,
333
00:13:12,684 --> 00:13:14,517
So I'm going to
try to straighten it out
334
00:13:14,536 --> 00:13:15,868
With light taps.
335
00:13:16,021 --> 00:13:18,037
There's definitely
a risk to doing that,
336
00:13:18,189 --> 00:13:20,706
'cause now there
could be cracking as a result.
337
00:13:20,801 --> 00:13:23,693
I hope this decision doesn't
have any major lash back.
338
00:13:23,786 --> 00:13:28,197
- Five, four, three, two, one.
339
00:13:28,291 --> 00:13:30,049
Bladesmiths,
put down your tools.
340
00:13:30,143 --> 00:13:32,811
The first round of this
blackout competition's over.
341
00:13:32,962 --> 00:13:35,814
- I'm very proud of the work
that I've done in three hours
342
00:13:36,041 --> 00:13:38,316
Without having a press
or a power hammer.
343
00:13:38,467 --> 00:13:40,819
But I'm most nervous in
the critique about something
344
00:13:41,046 --> 00:13:43,062
I'm not able to see in the dark.
345
00:13:43,214 --> 00:13:45,398
- Bladesmiths, congratulations.
346
00:13:45,550 --> 00:13:47,528
You guys made it through
the first three hours
347
00:13:47,552 --> 00:13:49,735
Of this blackout competition
with no electricity,
348
00:13:49,830 --> 00:13:51,996
Solely manpower.
349
00:13:52,223 --> 00:13:54,023
The time has come
for the first critique.
350
00:13:54,059 --> 00:13:55,649
Dan, you're up first.
You ready?
351
00:13:55,669 --> 00:13:57,389
- Absolutely.
- Please present your work.
352
00:13:59,914 --> 00:14:01,339
- All right, dan.
353
00:14:01,490 --> 00:14:04,843
You did a real fine job
moving that steel by hand.
354
00:14:05,070 --> 00:14:06,471
You were just
chugging right along.
355
00:14:06,495 --> 00:14:08,237
But you did rush the heat treat.
356
00:14:08,256 --> 00:14:09,906
That concerns me.
357
00:14:09,999 --> 00:14:11,850
But everything else, good job.
358
00:14:12,077 --> 00:14:13,576
- Thank you.
359
00:14:13,595 --> 00:14:15,078
- All right, sean, you're up.
You're ready?
360
00:14:15,096 --> 00:14:16,736
- Yes, sir.
- Please present your work.
361
00:14:19,526 --> 00:14:20,750
- All right, sean.
362
00:14:20,843 --> 00:14:23,586
Got a nice profile
with your blade.
363
00:14:23,679 --> 00:14:25,679
But your curvature
that you have here,
364
00:14:25,699 --> 00:14:27,440
It's got to flow
a little bit more
365
00:14:27,592 --> 00:14:29,926
So that it doesn't get hung up.
366
00:14:30,019 --> 00:14:31,444
If you go to the second round,
367
00:14:31,538 --> 00:14:33,332
You just got to smoothen
that out and refine it.
368
00:14:33,356 --> 00:14:36,207
But overall, good job.
- Thank you, sir.
369
00:14:36,434 --> 00:14:38,267
- Alright, jd, you ready?
- I am, sir.
370
00:14:38,286 --> 00:14:39,366
- Please present your work.
371
00:14:42,365 --> 00:14:45,216
- All right, so jd, good job.
372
00:14:45,368 --> 00:14:48,277
The biggest concern I have
with your blade is the profile.
373
00:14:48,371 --> 00:14:50,947
Right now,
you've got this large belly
374
00:14:51,040 --> 00:14:52,281
Way at the front of this blade
375
00:14:52,375 --> 00:14:54,467
That may affect the way it cuts.
376
00:14:54,561 --> 00:14:57,637
Handle-wise, it's sticking up
above everything.
377
00:14:57,789 --> 00:14:59,589
Kind of drives
everything back into the hand.
378
00:14:59,715 --> 00:15:01,474
But the blade is straight.
379
00:15:01,626 --> 00:15:02,475
Good job.
380
00:15:02,569 --> 00:15:03,809
- Thank you, sir.
381
00:15:03,962 --> 00:15:05,214
- Finally, we got ron.
You ready?
382
00:15:05,238 --> 00:15:06,295
- Moving forward.
383
00:15:06,314 --> 00:15:07,572
- Please present your work.
384
00:15:10,744 --> 00:15:11,968
- All right, ron.
385
00:15:12,061 --> 00:15:14,579
First up,
nice hammer strikes in there.
386
00:15:14,806 --> 00:15:17,990
Now your recurve here,
you have a belly
387
00:15:18,084 --> 00:15:20,752
That's prominent to where
I can't decide whether
388
00:15:20,979 --> 00:15:22,957
I'm gonna cut with this
or cut with this belly.
389
00:15:22,981 --> 00:15:24,741
If you move forward,
I'd like to see
390
00:15:24,816 --> 00:15:27,091
Your recurve here
be much more subtle.
391
00:15:27,243 --> 00:15:29,986
But overall, good job.
392
00:15:30,004 --> 00:15:33,005
- Gentlemen, you guys
all brought forward blades
393
00:15:33,099 --> 00:15:34,599
That met our parameters.
394
00:15:34,826 --> 00:15:36,728
But, guys, in this competition,
only three of you
395
00:15:36,752 --> 00:15:38,155
Can join us in the second round.
396
00:15:38,179 --> 00:15:39,420
And although difficult,
397
00:15:39,439 --> 00:15:42,165
Our judges
did make a common decision.
398
00:15:42,258 --> 00:15:44,016
The bladesmith
leaving the forge is...
399
00:15:47,096 --> 00:15:49,855
Jd, unfortunately, your blade
didn't make the cut,
400
00:15:50,008 --> 00:15:51,616
And j.'s gonna tell you why.
401
00:15:51,843 --> 00:15:53,767
- Jd, that was
a really tough challenge
402
00:15:53,787 --> 00:15:55,602
And we had to pick
out little differences.
403
00:15:55,622 --> 00:15:58,957
But the reprofiling
of your blade is going to have
404
00:15:59,184 --> 00:16:00,774
More work for you
than your other smiths.
405
00:16:00,794 --> 00:16:02,163
That's why
we're sending you home.
406
00:16:02,187 --> 00:16:03,922
- I understand.
- Well, jd, you showed us
407
00:16:03,946 --> 00:16:06,113
You're a talented smith,
but unfortunately
408
00:16:06,132 --> 00:16:07,281
Your time in this
competition has ended.
409
00:16:07,300 --> 00:16:08,686
I'm gonna have
to ask you to please
410
00:16:08,710 --> 00:16:09,801
Step off the forge floor.
411
00:16:11,287 --> 00:16:12,528
- Even though my kids said,
412
00:16:12,547 --> 00:16:14,197
"just don't get
out in the first round,"
413
00:16:14,215 --> 00:16:16,532
I know that my kids
will always be proud of me.
414
00:16:16,625 --> 00:16:19,460
But when I get home,
I am definitely
415
00:16:19,479 --> 00:16:21,159
Gonna remember
to pay my electric bill
416
00:16:21,206 --> 00:16:23,481
So I never have to forge
in the dark again.
417
00:16:26,135 --> 00:16:27,371
- All right, gentlemen,
congratulations.
418
00:16:27,395 --> 00:16:28,856
The three of you are joining us
419
00:16:28,880 --> 00:16:30,191
In the second round
of this competition
420
00:16:30,215 --> 00:16:31,859
Where you're adding handles
to your blades,
421
00:16:31,883 --> 00:16:33,285
Turning them into
fully functioning weapons.
422
00:16:33,309 --> 00:16:35,159
But unfortunately, as you know,
423
00:16:35,386 --> 00:16:36,806
The power is still out
in the forge.
424
00:16:36,830 --> 00:16:39,905
So all the tools on the forge
floor are out of commission.
425
00:16:40,000 --> 00:16:42,166
But, thankfully for you,
426
00:16:42,318 --> 00:16:43,798
I was able to scrounge these up.
427
00:16:45,396 --> 00:16:46,487
Gentlemen,
we've got some battery-powered
428
00:16:46,506 --> 00:16:48,506
Drills and angle grinders
for you to use
429
00:16:48,657 --> 00:16:49,674
During the second round.
430
00:16:49,825 --> 00:16:52,251
- We get power
equipment now, yes.
431
00:16:52,345 --> 00:16:54,846
Drills, grinders, yay!
432
00:16:54,997 --> 00:16:56,405
That makes me happy.
433
00:16:56,499 --> 00:16:57,642
- Now as far as testing goes,
434
00:16:57,666 --> 00:16:59,500
You're still
going into that blind.
435
00:16:59,519 --> 00:17:02,411
But I will tell you,
it's gonna be very difficult.
436
00:17:02,430 --> 00:17:04,689
So work as hard as you
can during this entire round.
437
00:17:04,840 --> 00:17:06,673
Gentlemen,
you only have two hours
438
00:17:06,693 --> 00:17:08,584
On the clock
to complete your blades.
439
00:17:08,603 --> 00:17:10,862
Good luck,
because that time starts now.
440
00:17:15,276 --> 00:17:17,404
Seems like giving these guys
the battery powered tools
441
00:17:17,428 --> 00:17:19,019
Makes things
a little bit easier for them.
442
00:17:19,039 --> 00:17:20,741
- There's nothing
easy about doing this.
443
00:17:20,765 --> 00:17:22,707
I mean, having
those power tools, yeah,
444
00:17:22,934 --> 00:17:25,526
It's definitely an
advantage over having to file,
445
00:17:25,620 --> 00:17:28,529
But it's still a lot of work
that's got to happen out there.
446
00:17:28,623 --> 00:17:30,273
- As soon as the round starts,
447
00:17:30,291 --> 00:17:31,919
I know that the first thing
I want to get on this knife
448
00:17:31,943 --> 00:17:33,292
Is a handle.
449
00:17:33,444 --> 00:17:35,294
Trying to find
something that I recognize
450
00:17:35,446 --> 00:17:37,947
In this tiny spotlight
is very difficult.
451
00:17:38,040 --> 00:17:40,040
- The first round,
forging in the dark,
452
00:17:40,060 --> 00:17:41,929
You had all these things
that give you light.
453
00:17:41,953 --> 00:17:43,706
- It's even darker
in this round than round one.
454
00:17:43,730 --> 00:17:46,972
- My eyes are immediately
drawn to two blocks of maple
455
00:17:47,067 --> 00:17:49,233
Because it's
a generally reliable hardwood.
456
00:17:49,385 --> 00:17:51,218
But, they are massive.
457
00:17:51,237 --> 00:17:53,317
If this thing doesn't
index in the judges' hands,
458
00:17:53,389 --> 00:17:54,721
Well, they're gonna notice.
459
00:17:54,741 --> 00:17:56,982
So I got to start hogging
away material fast.
460
00:17:57,077 --> 00:18:00,227
Doing this by hand
would be much harder to do.
461
00:18:00,246 --> 00:18:01,987
- Sean's already got
the scales on.
462
00:18:02,140 --> 00:18:03,706
- That is a smart move.
463
00:18:06,086 --> 00:18:08,811
- Praise thor's hairy chest...
I have a grinder.
464
00:18:08,904 --> 00:18:10,830
So immediately,
I started working on
465
00:18:10,982 --> 00:18:12,906
Readdressing my recurve.
466
00:18:13,000 --> 00:18:14,667
If we didn't have power tools,
467
00:18:14,819 --> 00:18:17,486
I would have had
to file by hand.
468
00:18:17,580 --> 00:18:19,672
It is amazing having a grinder.
469
00:18:19,824 --> 00:18:21,468
- What ron's doing right now
that I like
470
00:18:21,492 --> 00:18:23,417
Is he'll do a few passes
with the angle grinder
471
00:18:23,436 --> 00:18:25,494
And then put his hand
on the blade
472
00:18:25,513 --> 00:18:27,513
To see how hot it's getting.
473
00:18:27,665 --> 00:18:30,349
So he's keeping an eye on not
losing his temper... smart move.
474
00:18:30,443 --> 00:18:31,776
- That'll work.
475
00:18:34,839 --> 00:18:36,834
- Thank goodness these
battery powered tools
476
00:18:36,858 --> 00:18:39,933
Are going to allow me to have
a chance of finishing my knife
477
00:18:40,027 --> 00:18:41,119
Within these two hours.
478
00:18:41,346 --> 00:18:42,840
My biggest concern is definitely
479
00:18:42,864 --> 00:18:44,363
The warp in the cutting edge.
480
00:18:44,457 --> 00:18:46,577
So that's the first thing
I'm going to address.
481
00:18:46,609 --> 00:18:48,184
- What are some things
that dan can do
482
00:18:48,202 --> 00:18:49,852
To straighten that tip out?
483
00:18:49,945 --> 00:18:51,629
- Well,
he's got enough material there
484
00:18:51,856 --> 00:18:54,206
That he can
grind a lot of that straight.
485
00:18:54,300 --> 00:18:56,467
- My edge is just about
as straight as I could
486
00:18:56,694 --> 00:18:58,619
Possibly get it,
and I need to move on.
487
00:18:58,638 --> 00:19:00,954
- All right, bladesmiths,
you guys have 90 minutes left
488
00:19:01,048 --> 00:19:03,307
In the second round.
489
00:19:03,534 --> 00:19:05,179
- Once the handle
material is on,
490
00:19:05,203 --> 00:19:07,461
I can start focusing
on my next steps.
491
00:19:07,555 --> 00:19:09,875
Doug told me that he would
like to see that cutting edge
492
00:19:10,041 --> 00:19:11,518
Be brought down
a little bit more.
493
00:19:11,542 --> 00:19:13,800
I have to be
very careful with this process.
494
00:19:13,820 --> 00:19:16,470
If I end up slipping and
taking off too much material
495
00:19:16,489 --> 00:19:18,089
From a place
that can't afford it,
496
00:19:18,216 --> 00:19:19,802
I don't think I can
come back from that.
497
00:19:19,826 --> 00:19:21,159
Hell yeah.
498
00:19:21,386 --> 00:19:23,213
At this point, I'm starting
to feel really good
499
00:19:23,237 --> 00:19:24,478
About how it looks.
500
00:19:24,497 --> 00:19:26,664
I think
I'm about ready to sharpen.
501
00:19:28,242 --> 00:19:29,333
- I've got the pin fitted.
502
00:19:29,560 --> 00:19:31,169
I've got
the scales roughly shaped.
503
00:19:31,320 --> 00:19:33,487
So now I put
an ito wrap on there.
504
00:19:33,506 --> 00:19:36,340
I do a lot of ito wraps
'cause I love how they feel
505
00:19:36,567 --> 00:19:37,991
And I love
the aesthetics of them.
506
00:19:38,011 --> 00:19:40,236
- You don't do
the cord wrap properly,
507
00:19:40,254 --> 00:19:43,088
And the cord wrap starts
to move on that core material,
508
00:19:43,241 --> 00:19:46,184
You've got
a handle that's coming loose.
509
00:19:46,335 --> 00:19:49,578
- 100% of the time I feel
the urge to be creating stuff
510
00:19:49,597 --> 00:19:52,190
Whether it's tattooing myself,
making knives.
511
00:19:52,417 --> 00:19:54,583
I just always have
to have something in my hands
512
00:19:54,602 --> 00:19:56,176
And be creating something.
513
00:19:56,270 --> 00:19:57,695
I finish the ito wrap.
514
00:19:57,922 --> 00:20:00,031
It's not as clean
as I would have liked it,
515
00:20:00,182 --> 00:20:02,033
But it feels
pretty good in the hand.
516
00:20:04,537 --> 00:20:07,930
- For the handle, I wanted
to find a synthetic material
517
00:20:07,949 --> 00:20:10,950
Because I'm used to
using it and I have no idea
518
00:20:11,044 --> 00:20:13,953
What the testing is, so I want
something I'm familiar with.
519
00:20:14,047 --> 00:20:16,047
- That's the wrong tool.
520
00:20:16,198 --> 00:20:17,957
- You got hammers
all over the shop,
521
00:20:18,051 --> 00:20:19,959
Ron's using the c clamp.
522
00:20:21,888 --> 00:20:23,462
- Uh-oh.
- Not good.
523
00:20:23,556 --> 00:20:25,350
- Ron's handle material
just snapped in half.
524
00:20:25,374 --> 00:20:28,634
- At this point, I am terrified.
525
00:20:28,786 --> 00:20:31,470
I don't know how much time
we have left,
526
00:20:31,622 --> 00:20:34,306
And I have to start over.
527
00:20:34,400 --> 00:20:35,458
So I'm frantic.
528
00:20:35,476 --> 00:20:37,568
No!
529
00:20:43,076 --> 00:20:44,483
- Uh-oh.
- Not good.
530
00:20:44,577 --> 00:20:47,303
- Ron's handle material
just snapped in half.
531
00:20:47,396 --> 00:20:49,305
- I have to put scales on this.
532
00:20:49,323 --> 00:20:50,414
So I'm frantic.
533
00:20:50,566 --> 00:20:53,809
I decide
to change the game plan.
534
00:20:53,828 --> 00:20:56,737
I am not going
to use synthetic material.
535
00:20:56,756 --> 00:20:58,256
I'm going to use wood.
536
00:20:58,407 --> 00:21:00,332
- Bladesmiths,
you have 30 minutes left.
537
00:21:00,485 --> 00:21:03,152
Ron is on his
second set of handle scales.
538
00:21:03,245 --> 00:21:04,578
Let's see if this one's a charm.
539
00:21:04,597 --> 00:21:07,247
- I'm starting over.
I am very nervous.
540
00:21:07,267 --> 00:21:12,436
I don't know if I can
complete this in the time left.
541
00:21:12,588 --> 00:21:15,255
- I am in love with
the shape of this knife,
542
00:21:15,275 --> 00:21:16,607
But it has to be sharp enough
543
00:21:16,759 --> 00:21:18,000
For whatever test
they come up with.
544
00:21:18,019 --> 00:21:20,611
- How hard is it, really,
to get that fine edge
545
00:21:20,763 --> 00:21:22,947
With an angle grinder?
- Hard.
546
00:21:23,098 --> 00:21:24,576
One of the things
these smiths ought to do
547
00:21:24,600 --> 00:21:26,191
Is start using the stones.
548
00:21:26,286 --> 00:21:28,844
That way they're gonna
have a nice clean smooth edge
549
00:21:28,863 --> 00:21:32,272
As opposed to
a 36-grit flat wheel edge.
550
00:21:32,292 --> 00:21:34,959
- I use the whetstone
because we still don't have
551
00:21:35,110 --> 00:21:37,628
Power for the grinders,
and I really don't want to
552
00:21:37,780 --> 00:21:39,797
Risk overheating it
with an angle grinder.
553
00:21:39,948 --> 00:21:41,615
She shaves hair.
554
00:21:41,634 --> 00:21:43,526
I am ecstatic.
555
00:21:43,544 --> 00:21:45,694
If a blade is sharp enough
to pull this hair off
556
00:21:45,713 --> 00:21:46,765
Your arm,
you know that it's gonna
557
00:21:46,789 --> 00:21:48,429
Be sharp enough to cut anything.
558
00:21:48,533 --> 00:21:50,699
Okay, we're real close.
559
00:21:50,718 --> 00:21:52,885
- I need to get a sharp blade,
560
00:21:53,037 --> 00:21:55,220
But I'm not super comfortable
with whetstones.
561
00:21:55,373 --> 00:21:57,206
- Dan grabbed belts.
562
00:21:57,299 --> 00:21:59,150
We don't have the belt
grinders going,
563
00:21:59,301 --> 00:22:01,134
But we didn't say
he couldn't use the equipment
564
00:22:01,154 --> 00:22:02,523
That goes on them.
- Shoe shining with those belts
565
00:22:02,547 --> 00:22:04,046
Is a great idea.
- Yep.
566
00:22:04,065 --> 00:22:07,066
- I'm trying to slack grind
as much as possible.
567
00:22:07,218 --> 00:22:09,138
I feel more confident
that that would build up
568
00:22:09,162 --> 00:22:10,569
A micro-cutting edge.
569
00:22:10,663 --> 00:22:13,480
Hopefully it functions well
under testing.
570
00:22:13,499 --> 00:22:17,076
- My new handle goes on faster
than I had thought,
571
00:22:17,228 --> 00:22:18,669
Which makes me happy.
572
00:22:18,896 --> 00:22:21,730
But I still want to put
a good edge on the blade.
573
00:22:21,824 --> 00:22:24,583
I start using
pieces of sandpaper
574
00:22:24,735 --> 00:22:27,160
To start profiling the edge
a little bit.
575
00:22:27,254 --> 00:22:29,329
It's incredibly slow,
576
00:22:29,349 --> 00:22:30,973
But I think it's almost there.
577
00:22:32,668 --> 00:22:35,744
- Would you look at that,
guys, the power's back on.
578
00:22:35,763 --> 00:22:37,079
Just in time too.
579
00:22:37,098 --> 00:22:41,266
Five, four, three, two, one.
580
00:22:41,419 --> 00:22:42,843
Bladesmiths,
put down your tools.
581
00:22:42,862 --> 00:22:44,920
This round is officially over.
582
00:22:44,939 --> 00:22:46,271
Very well done.
583
00:22:46,424 --> 00:22:49,441
- I am elated.
I am excited.
584
00:22:49,594 --> 00:22:54,521
I had to start over,
and I still made it in time.
585
00:22:57,618 --> 00:22:59,671
- All right gentlemen, it's
time for the strength test.
586
00:22:59,695 --> 00:23:01,248
And sticking
with our blackout theme,
587
00:23:01,272 --> 00:23:02,338
The flashlight chop.
588
00:23:04,199 --> 00:23:05,435
Dan, you're up first, you ready?
589
00:23:05,459 --> 00:23:07,843
- Absolutely.
- Okay.
590
00:23:09,055 --> 00:23:10,704
- The moment I see
all the flashlights,
591
00:23:10,723 --> 00:23:12,426
I'm thinking this is gonna be
a little more brutal
592
00:23:12,450 --> 00:23:13,891
Than I was expecting.
593
00:23:14,042 --> 00:23:16,877
I have no idea
what my blade is gonna do
594
00:23:16,896 --> 00:23:18,062
Up against those flashlights.
595
00:23:39,493 --> 00:23:42,586
- Right, so, dan, that's
a really nicely designed blade.
596
00:23:42,738 --> 00:23:44,498
As far as how well
your blade held up,
597
00:23:44,573 --> 00:23:46,665
It's still true,
it's still got an edge.
598
00:23:46,759 --> 00:23:48,817
Might have a little bit
of dulling right here.
599
00:23:48,911 --> 00:23:50,928
But you do have a crack
in the blade.
600
00:23:51,079 --> 00:23:52,557
When I run my finger on this
side of the blade,
601
00:23:52,581 --> 00:23:54,265
I can feel it.
602
00:23:54,416 --> 00:23:57,268
The edge of the blade
has moved just slightly away
603
00:23:57,419 --> 00:23:58,661
From that crack.
604
00:23:58,679 --> 00:24:00,663
Beyond that,
I think you did a great job.
605
00:24:00,681 --> 00:24:02,848
Well done.
- Thank you.
606
00:24:03,000 --> 00:24:04,166
- All right, sean,
your turn, you ready?
607
00:24:04,185 --> 00:24:05,943
- Yes, sir.
- Okay.
608
00:24:07,672 --> 00:24:10,096
- I can't help
but feel anything but anxiety.
609
00:24:10,116 --> 00:24:13,358
If I take any edge rolling,
who knows
610
00:24:13,511 --> 00:24:15,953
How I'm gonna hold up
in the sharpness test?
611
00:24:36,309 --> 00:24:39,718
- All right, sean,
your blade, still straight,
612
00:24:39,870 --> 00:24:41,127
Still in one piece.
613
00:24:41,147 --> 00:24:42,941
And I can feel a lot
of sharp parts on it,
614
00:24:42,965 --> 00:24:44,315
But you've lost some edge.
615
00:24:44,542 --> 00:24:46,875
There's sections of this
where I can rub my finger.
616
00:24:46,894 --> 00:24:48,544
But the blade held together.
617
00:24:48,562 --> 00:24:50,136
Nicely done.
- Thank you, sir.
618
00:24:50,156 --> 00:24:52,156
- Ron. Ready?
619
00:24:52,307 --> 00:24:54,325
Make it go dark.
620
00:24:56,070 --> 00:24:58,570
- I broke my scales
trying to get the scales on.
621
00:24:58,723 --> 00:25:00,405
I'm not confident
622
00:25:00,558 --> 00:25:01,868
That they can even
make it through testing.
623
00:25:01,892 --> 00:25:03,817
I have to survive this.
624
00:25:03,836 --> 00:25:06,078
Survive or go home.
625
00:25:12,661 --> 00:25:14,737
- I broke my scales
trying to get the handle on it
626
00:25:14,755 --> 00:25:16,597
So I hope
that they survive this.
627
00:25:35,760 --> 00:25:37,070
- Ron, I was really worried
about your handle
628
00:25:37,094 --> 00:25:38,997
Going into testing
'cause of the trouble you had
629
00:25:39,021 --> 00:25:41,597
With the broken scales,
but I was wrong.
630
00:25:41,615 --> 00:25:42,931
It's a very comfortable handle.
631
00:25:42,950 --> 00:25:44,783
As far as your edge goes,
632
00:25:44,935 --> 00:25:46,170
I can run my
fingernail down this
633
00:25:46,194 --> 00:25:47,672
And not feel any damage at all.
634
00:25:47,696 --> 00:25:50,631
Really, really good job.
- Thank you.
635
00:25:53,294 --> 00:25:55,444
- All right, bladesmiths,
this is the sharpness test...
636
00:25:55,462 --> 00:25:58,371
The fire blanket slice.
637
00:25:58,391 --> 00:26:00,115
Dan, you're up first.
You ready for this?
638
00:26:00,134 --> 00:26:02,226
- Absolutely.
- Let's do this.
639
00:26:26,252 --> 00:26:27,954
Right, dan, let's talk about
your blade here.
640
00:26:27,978 --> 00:26:29,731
The front section
right here is very sharp,
641
00:26:29,755 --> 00:26:32,756
But that one area where
you have this little crack,
642
00:26:32,908 --> 00:26:35,984
It did give us some
of these jagged edge cuts.
643
00:26:36,003 --> 00:26:38,487
And, of course, this area
right underneath the belly,
644
00:26:38,580 --> 00:26:40,431
On the last cut,
that's the reason
645
00:26:40,582 --> 00:26:42,986
Why it didn't cut all the way
because it's dull in this area.
646
00:26:43,010 --> 00:26:47,329
But overall, your weapon,
it will cut.
647
00:26:47,348 --> 00:26:49,068
All right, sean,
your turn, you ready?
648
00:26:49,108 --> 00:26:50,774
- Yes, sir.
- Let's do this.
649
00:27:14,800 --> 00:27:18,360
All right, sean, your edge...
Some sections of this
650
00:27:18,453 --> 00:27:20,971
Didn't cut
where it meets a dull area,
651
00:27:21,198 --> 00:27:23,456
But where the edges
are sharp... it will cut.
652
00:27:23,550 --> 00:27:24,883
- Thank you, sir.
653
00:27:24,977 --> 00:27:26,551
- Ron, your turn.
You ready?
654
00:27:26,646 --> 00:27:28,145
- Yes, I am.
- Let's do this.
655
00:27:30,557 --> 00:27:33,392
- My wife told me that if
I made it to the second round
656
00:27:33,486 --> 00:27:35,394
Of testing,
and if doug does not say,
657
00:27:35,546 --> 00:27:37,713
"it will cut,"
I am not to come home.
658
00:27:39,233 --> 00:27:40,991
So I hope my blade cuts well.
659
00:28:04,742 --> 00:28:08,593
- All right, ron, your edge,
because it's a tooth grind,
660
00:28:08,746 --> 00:28:10,746
It wasn't a razor cut
on the last slash.
661
00:28:10,764 --> 00:28:12,097
But the rest of the cuts...
662
00:28:12,249 --> 00:28:13,415
It will cut.
663
00:28:13,508 --> 00:28:15,584
- Awesome.
664
00:28:18,088 --> 00:28:19,841
- Bladesmiths,
I gotta say right off the bat,
665
00:28:19,865 --> 00:28:21,106
It's been an absolute pleasure
666
00:28:21,258 --> 00:28:22,994
Watching all three
of you guys work your ways
667
00:28:23,018 --> 00:28:25,093
Through a very unique challenge.
668
00:28:25,187 --> 00:28:26,762
Our judges have
discussed your blades
669
00:28:26,780 --> 00:28:28,263
And they made a final decision.
670
00:28:28,356 --> 00:28:29,836
The bladesmith
leaving the forge is...
671
00:28:31,877 --> 00:28:34,937
Dan, unfortunately,
your blade didn't make the cut,
672
00:28:35,030 --> 00:28:36,358
And dave baker's
gonna tell you why.
673
00:28:36,382 --> 00:28:38,198
- Dan, you designed and built
674
00:28:38,292 --> 00:28:40,275
An absolutely
beautiful blade by hand,
675
00:28:40,368 --> 00:28:42,013
And I'm really impressed
with your work.
676
00:28:42,037 --> 00:28:43,870
But it looks to me
like that heat treat
677
00:28:43,964 --> 00:28:45,614
Was too high on that w1
678
00:28:45,632 --> 00:28:48,041
And that crack formed,
and that's a structural issue
679
00:28:48,135 --> 00:28:49,930
That your competitors
just don't have.
680
00:28:49,954 --> 00:28:52,120
That's why we're letting you go.
681
00:28:52,214 --> 00:28:54,014
- Dan, you're
an unbelievably talented smith.
682
00:28:54,049 --> 00:28:55,215
It's been
a pleasure watching you work,
683
00:28:55,234 --> 00:28:56,861
But unfortunately,
I'm gonna have to ask you
684
00:28:56,885 --> 00:28:57,793
To please step
off the forge floor.
685
00:28:57,811 --> 00:28:58,718
- Thank you.
- Thank you.
686
00:28:58,738 --> 00:29:00,796
- Good job, dan.
687
00:29:00,889 --> 00:29:02,700
- I absolutely agree
with the judges' decision.
688
00:29:02,724 --> 00:29:04,967
But I had a lot of fun
in this competition.
689
00:29:04,985 --> 00:29:07,152
I'm just not a big grinner,
690
00:29:07,246 --> 00:29:09,972
But I'm certainly
having a good time.
691
00:29:14,420 --> 00:29:16,144
- Sean, ron, congratulations.
692
00:29:16,163 --> 00:29:17,737
Your hard work has paid off
and you are both moving forward
693
00:29:17,757 --> 00:29:19,815
In the third and final rounds
of this competition.
694
00:29:19,833 --> 00:29:21,592
Now at this point,
you get to go back
695
00:29:21,743 --> 00:29:23,502
To your home forges
for four days,
696
00:29:23,596 --> 00:29:26,263
Using your tools and your
electricity to build this...
697
00:29:30,828 --> 00:29:32,102
The sword of mercy.
698
00:29:32,329 --> 00:29:33,562
- Whew.
699
00:29:34,999 --> 00:29:37,274
- The sword of mercy,
also known as curtana,
700
00:29:37,425 --> 00:29:40,093
Has been used as a coronation
sword since the middle ages.
701
00:29:40,112 --> 00:29:41,612
The ceremonial blade
702
00:29:41,839 --> 00:29:44,022
Is defined
by its square-blunted tip.
703
00:29:44,174 --> 00:29:46,008
Legend has it,
the sword was broken off
704
00:29:46,101 --> 00:29:48,434
By an angel
to prevent a wrongful killing
705
00:29:48,529 --> 00:29:50,788
And therefore symbolizes
the mercy it's named for.
706
00:29:50,939 --> 00:29:52,514
To this day,
this benevolent blade
707
00:29:52,533 --> 00:29:55,017
Is one of the crown jewels
of the united kingdom
708
00:29:55,110 --> 00:29:56,605
And is still in use
in coronations
709
00:29:56,629 --> 00:29:58,128
With kings and queens today,
710
00:29:58,355 --> 00:30:00,395
Although even commoners
can see it on display
711
00:30:00,524 --> 00:30:02,966
In the jewel house
at the tower of london.
712
00:30:03,118 --> 00:30:06,136
- Your blades measure from tip
to where the cutting edge ends,
713
00:30:06,363 --> 00:30:09,622
And a straight line needs
to be between 29 and 31 inches.
714
00:30:09,716 --> 00:30:12,976
Needs to be double-edged,
have a blunt, flattened tip.
715
00:30:13,203 --> 00:30:14,870
- The most interesting
thing about this sword
716
00:30:14,888 --> 00:30:16,313
Is the blunt tip.
717
00:30:16,540 --> 00:30:19,224
I've never made a sword
with a blunt tip.
718
00:30:19,318 --> 00:30:21,634
So I'm very nervous,
but I'm equally excited.
719
00:30:21,654 --> 00:30:23,469
- One of you guys is gonna
leave here with the title
720
00:30:23,489 --> 00:30:25,972
Of "forged in fire" champion
and a check for $10,000.
721
00:30:25,991 --> 00:30:28,909
So good luck, guys.
We will see you in four days.
722
00:30:33,407 --> 00:30:36,058
- Here I am in castle rock,
colorado,
723
00:30:36,151 --> 00:30:38,577
Back in my half
of my mom's garage.
724
00:30:38,729 --> 00:30:40,729
Today we are making
the sword of mercy.
725
00:30:40,822 --> 00:30:42,840
That's a ton of steel.
726
00:30:43,067 --> 00:30:45,342
Doing damascus was
really important to me,
727
00:30:45,569 --> 00:30:46,988
Because I knew
that at the end of the day
728
00:30:47,012 --> 00:30:48,381
If my blade
and my competitor's blade
729
00:30:48,405 --> 00:30:49,738
Performed the same,
730
00:30:49,831 --> 00:30:51,551
It was gonna come down
to craftsmanship.
731
00:30:51,575 --> 00:30:53,833
I think this is
a solid build of steel.
732
00:30:53,853 --> 00:30:56,261
At the end of the day,
I've been able to forge out
733
00:30:56,355 --> 00:30:58,555
The rough shape of the blade,
but I should be able
734
00:30:58,749 --> 00:31:00,168
To finish
early in the morning tomorrow.
735
00:31:00,192 --> 00:31:02,008
We're getting to a good place.
736
00:31:05,756 --> 00:31:08,590
- Here I am, I'm back
in my hometown eugene, oregon.
737
00:31:08,683 --> 00:31:11,426
I'm getting ready to build
the sword of mercy.
738
00:31:11,445 --> 00:31:13,519
The original sword
is a damascus.
739
00:31:13,614 --> 00:31:14,946
It's a single mono steel.
740
00:31:15,099 --> 00:31:17,023
So since I'm doing
an actual reproduction,
741
00:31:17,117 --> 00:31:19,020
I wanna spend as much time
as I can
742
00:31:19,044 --> 00:31:20,693
To make sure I'm making this
743
00:31:20,787 --> 00:31:23,121
As historically accurate
as I can.
744
00:31:23,273 --> 00:31:25,957
I don't have a power hammer
or a press,
745
00:31:26,110 --> 00:31:28,944
So my biggest challenge
is going to be
746
00:31:28,962 --> 00:31:30,962
Just getting the shape I want.
747
00:31:31,115 --> 00:31:32,781
That's good.
748
00:31:32,799 --> 00:31:35,117
In round one and two,
we had no power,
749
00:31:35,135 --> 00:31:37,543
So similar
to my home build here.
750
00:31:37,638 --> 00:31:40,305
I'm able to move half
of the length of the steel
751
00:31:40,457 --> 00:31:42,048
I'm working with.
752
00:31:42,067 --> 00:31:45,068
So tomorrow, it's gonna
move a lot faster, I think.
753
00:31:45,295 --> 00:31:47,553
- Today is day two.
754
00:31:47,648 --> 00:31:48,884
Today, we're gonna be working on
755
00:31:48,908 --> 00:31:50,723
Getting that blade quenched.
756
00:31:50,817 --> 00:31:52,801
Yeah, I'm exactly
where I want to be.
757
00:31:52,819 --> 00:31:54,986
It is very weird that
the blade does not have a tip.
758
00:31:55,080 --> 00:31:57,822
I've never been great at
grinding double bevel tips.
759
00:31:57,975 --> 00:32:00,566
So, I was actually
kind of happy to see it.
760
00:32:00,586 --> 00:32:03,145
I have this blade
forged out to shape
761
00:32:03,163 --> 00:32:04,755
And ready for quench.
762
00:32:04,982 --> 00:32:06,148
The more normalizing cycles
I have to do
763
00:32:06,166 --> 00:32:07,794
On this blade,
the more I realize
764
00:32:07,818 --> 00:32:09,651
It's gonna be a bitch
to get it all up to temp
765
00:32:09,670 --> 00:32:11,169
And ready for quench.
766
00:32:11,321 --> 00:32:13,299
I've never had to quench
a blade this big.
767
00:32:13,323 --> 00:32:15,081
This quench is worrying me
more and more.
768
00:32:15,100 --> 00:32:17,325
I'm terrified.
769
00:32:17,419 --> 00:32:19,230
There's not much I can do.
I can't start over.
770
00:32:19,254 --> 00:32:21,513
I'm definitely panicking inside.
771
00:32:25,260 --> 00:32:26,351
It's hard.
772
00:32:26,445 --> 00:32:27,945
The blade is great.
773
00:32:28,172 --> 00:32:29,424
This thing hardened as much
as it needed to,
774
00:32:29,448 --> 00:32:31,339
Which I am relieved to hear.
775
00:32:31,433 --> 00:32:34,009
That's a victory in my book.
776
00:32:34,027 --> 00:32:36,344
- Day three, morning.
777
00:32:36,438 --> 00:32:38,530
Yesterday, I got my blade done
778
00:32:38,682 --> 00:32:40,624
And finished the handle
and the pommel.
779
00:32:40,851 --> 00:32:42,793
So I'm really happy.
780
00:32:43,020 --> 00:32:45,945
My main focus is to get
the handguard finished today.
781
00:32:45,965 --> 00:32:48,690
The cruciform guard
has some twisting on that.
782
00:32:48,709 --> 00:32:50,616
That can take some time.
783
00:32:50,711 --> 00:32:52,618
So I want to make sure that
I had as much time as possible.
784
00:32:52,638 --> 00:32:55,621
So as I'm hammering this out,
I'm noticing I'm starting
785
00:32:55,641 --> 00:32:59,309
To get a crack on both sides
of where I'm shaping this.
786
00:32:59,536 --> 00:33:01,961
The biggest issue
it's going to have is
787
00:33:02,055 --> 00:33:04,206
On a strength test...
More chance of it breaking.
788
00:33:04,224 --> 00:33:06,149
If the blade fails...
789
00:33:06,376 --> 00:33:07,734
I'm out.
790
00:33:11,882 --> 00:33:13,402
- As I'm
hammering out my hand guard...
791
00:33:14,718 --> 00:33:16,196
I see some cracks
have started developing.
792
00:33:16,220 --> 00:33:18,737
This is a nightmare.
793
00:33:18,889 --> 00:33:20,480
I decide I'm going to scrap it.
794
00:33:20,499 --> 00:33:23,500
Two hours has been a waste.
795
00:33:24,728 --> 00:33:26,837
I enjoy being able
to hand forge things,
796
00:33:26,988 --> 00:33:28,868
But I need to start
making some progress.
797
00:33:28,899 --> 00:33:31,324
I cut the shape
that I roughly need,
798
00:33:31,343 --> 00:33:33,826
And it's looking pretty good.
799
00:33:33,846 --> 00:33:35,904
On the money.
Okay, good.
800
00:33:35,997 --> 00:33:38,740
End of day three, and I have all
801
00:33:38,833 --> 00:33:40,433
The different
little pieces done.
802
00:33:40,502 --> 00:33:42,927
All in all,
I feel really confident.
803
00:33:43,022 --> 00:33:45,247
- Today is day four.
804
00:33:45,265 --> 00:33:46,765
We are in the final stretch.
805
00:33:46,917 --> 00:33:49,434
The first thing I gotta do
is the wire wrap.
806
00:33:49,528 --> 00:33:51,936
The wire's constantly
gonna want to unravel on me.
807
00:33:52,089 --> 00:33:54,009
So for the time being,
and my plan is to
808
00:33:54,033 --> 00:33:56,233
Just kind of brute force it
until it starts working.
809
00:33:56,260 --> 00:33:58,404
I'd rather spend this time
inventing a time machine
810
00:33:58,428 --> 00:34:00,262
To go kill whoever
decided this was a good idea.
811
00:34:00,280 --> 00:34:02,021
Dave baker is very picky
812
00:34:02,041 --> 00:34:03,834
About the way things
feel in his hands.
813
00:34:03,858 --> 00:34:05,912
So I want to make sure
this thing feels phenomenal.
814
00:34:05,936 --> 00:34:06,859
I want to give him
as little reason
815
00:34:06,879 --> 00:34:08,119
To complain as possible.
816
00:34:08,272 --> 00:34:10,196
Looks kind of cool.
817
00:34:10,215 --> 00:34:12,883
All that's left is getting
everything together.
818
00:34:13,110 --> 00:34:15,030
As long as it holds up,
I should do well.
819
00:34:17,038 --> 00:34:18,388
Hell yeah.
820
00:34:20,041 --> 00:34:21,224
- Day four.
821
00:34:21,376 --> 00:34:23,543
Today, I can just focus on
822
00:34:23,562 --> 00:34:25,287
Finishing up, sharpening up,
823
00:34:25,305 --> 00:34:27,731
And putting everything together
without any hiccups.
824
00:34:27,882 --> 00:34:29,399
So far, so good.
825
00:34:29,551 --> 00:34:31,195
Everything is going
right and tight.
826
00:34:31,219 --> 00:34:34,296
Finally at the finish line,
it's done.
827
00:34:34,314 --> 00:34:36,147
I really like the way it looks,
828
00:34:36,300 --> 00:34:41,060
And I think it'll hold out
in the testing.
829
00:34:45,659 --> 00:34:48,067
- Well, sean, ron, gentlemen,
welcome back to the forge.
830
00:34:48,087 --> 00:34:50,069
We gave you four days
at your home forges
831
00:34:50,163 --> 00:34:51,904
To build your swords of mercy.
832
00:34:51,924 --> 00:34:54,499
Now before we get into testing,
I want to hear about them.
833
00:34:54,651 --> 00:34:56,760
So ron,
tell us about your blade.
834
00:34:58,597 --> 00:35:00,580
- My blade's 5160 steel,
835
00:35:00,599 --> 00:35:03,100
Brass brush mild-steel fittings,
836
00:35:03,327 --> 00:35:06,252
Wire wrap handle
and cruciform guard.
837
00:35:06,271 --> 00:35:07,711
- Awesome.
Sean, how about you?
838
00:35:10,334 --> 00:35:14,427
- I have 26 layers
of 15n20 and 1095.
839
00:35:14,446 --> 00:35:16,838
5160 guard, mild-steel pommel,
840
00:35:16,931 --> 00:35:18,615
And a wire-wrapped maple handle.
841
00:35:18,766 --> 00:35:19,783
- Awesome.
842
00:35:19,934 --> 00:35:21,487
All right, gentlemen, one of you
843
00:35:21,511 --> 00:35:22,344
Is gonna be leaving here
with the title
844
00:35:22,437 --> 00:35:23,436
Of "forged in fire" champion
845
00:35:23,455 --> 00:35:25,288
Carrying a check for $10,000.
846
00:35:25,440 --> 00:35:27,251
The best way we know how
to find out which one of you
847
00:35:27,275 --> 00:35:28,661
Will take home the title today...
848
00:35:28,685 --> 00:35:30,109
By putting them through
a few tests.
849
00:35:30,129 --> 00:35:33,037
But first, it's the keal.
Doug?
850
00:35:35,617 --> 00:35:37,801
- Bladesmiths,
welcome to the keal test.
851
00:35:39,696 --> 00:35:40,695
Ron, you're up first,
you ready for this?
852
00:35:40,714 --> 00:35:42,030
- Make some pork chops.
853
00:35:42,048 --> 00:35:43,789
There's some thick
bones in there
854
00:35:43,884 --> 00:35:45,533
That I can be concerned with.
855
00:35:45,552 --> 00:35:48,536
I'm just doing everything
I can to maintain composure
856
00:35:48,555 --> 00:35:49,555
At this point.
857
00:36:08,392 --> 00:36:11,409
- All right, ron, let's talk
about your sword of mercy here.
858
00:36:11,503 --> 00:36:13,561
These are sharp chops.
859
00:36:13,580 --> 00:36:15,488
Each cut was very deep.
860
00:36:15,582 --> 00:36:18,008
Followed by the nice weight
that's backing up the sword,
861
00:36:18,159 --> 00:36:20,177
It cuts deep
into this big carcass.
862
00:36:20,404 --> 00:36:22,570
And of course as you can see,
it's easy to wield
863
00:36:22,589 --> 00:36:24,906
And follow through
and control your weapon.
864
00:36:24,925 --> 00:36:26,183
Overall, sir, your weapon...
865
00:36:26,334 --> 00:36:27,592
It will keal.
866
00:36:27,744 --> 00:36:28,852
- Yeah!
867
00:36:31,581 --> 00:36:32,505
- All right, sean,
your turn, you ready?
868
00:36:32,524 --> 00:36:34,357
- Yes, sir.
- Let's do this.
869
00:36:35,435 --> 00:36:37,009
- I'm pretty nervous.
870
00:36:37,029 --> 00:36:39,529
I know these pigs can
be pretty gnarly to blades,
871
00:36:39,681 --> 00:36:43,091
So I'm just hoping
the mind goes clean through.
872
00:37:03,129 --> 00:37:05,947
- All right, sean, let's talk
about your sword of mercy here.
873
00:37:05,966 --> 00:37:07,873
I'm able to hold on to it.
874
00:37:07,893 --> 00:37:09,784
I can tell where the edge is.
875
00:37:09,877 --> 00:37:12,729
But your blade, sir,
is not very sharp.
876
00:37:12,956 --> 00:37:15,065
As you can see
the first cuts right there,
877
00:37:15,216 --> 00:37:17,383
It's more from
blunt force trauma.
878
00:37:17,402 --> 00:37:19,736
But as you can see with
the first sections just here,
879
00:37:19,963 --> 00:37:22,297
You have some spots
that are sharp,
880
00:37:22,315 --> 00:37:24,649
And that, sir,
is what made your blade...
881
00:37:24,801 --> 00:37:25,801
Keal.
882
00:37:32,309 --> 00:37:34,492
- Bladesmiths,
welcome to our strength test,
883
00:37:34,586 --> 00:37:36,402
The throne chop.
884
00:37:36,421 --> 00:37:37,403
Ron, you're up first.
885
00:37:37,422 --> 00:37:38,882
You look excited.
- Oh yeah.
886
00:37:38,906 --> 00:37:39,756
Let's overthrow the monarchy.
887
00:37:39,907 --> 00:37:41,907
- Let's do it.
888
00:38:11,348 --> 00:38:13,681
All right, ron, good job.
889
00:38:13,775 --> 00:38:15,700
Edges are still razor sharp.
890
00:38:15,852 --> 00:38:18,036
But that shock wave's
traveling all the way
891
00:38:18,130 --> 00:38:19,629
Down this blade and...
892
00:38:19,781 --> 00:38:21,965
your guard's loose now.
893
00:38:22,192 --> 00:38:24,542
But it was comfortable
in the hand.
894
00:38:24,694 --> 00:38:27,045
Good job.
- Thank you.
895
00:38:27,139 --> 00:38:29,121
- Sean, how you feeling?
896
00:38:29,141 --> 00:38:30,141
- Awful.
897
00:38:31,868 --> 00:38:33,103
- Let's hope you feel
better in a few minutes.
898
00:38:33,127 --> 00:38:34,477
- Let's hope.
899
00:38:34,704 --> 00:38:36,106
I'm feeling very nervous
going into this test.
900
00:38:36,130 --> 00:38:37,981
J. Does not pull any punches
901
00:38:38,208 --> 00:38:40,208
When it comes to
swinging these swords.
902
00:38:40,226 --> 00:38:41,826
I'm just hoping
that everything holds up.
903
00:38:54,148 --> 00:38:55,535
I'm feeling very nervous.
904
00:38:55,559 --> 00:38:57,058
J. Does not pull any punches
905
00:38:57,077 --> 00:38:58,893
When it comes to
swinging these swords.
906
00:38:58,912 --> 00:39:01,338
I'm just hoping
that everything holds up.
907
00:39:26,106 --> 00:39:28,698
- Good job.
- Thank you.
908
00:39:32,929 --> 00:39:34,729
- All right, sean,
it's all in one piece.
909
00:39:34,781 --> 00:39:36,021
Gotta be proud of that.
910
00:39:36,041 --> 00:39:38,858
Your blade is still straight
this way.
911
00:39:38,877 --> 00:39:40,785
Not this way.
912
00:39:40,937 --> 00:39:43,621
Your handle, it's not loose,
913
00:39:43,773 --> 00:39:45,548
But it's definitely separated
914
00:39:45,700 --> 00:39:47,300
From the base of the handle now.
915
00:39:47,368 --> 00:39:49,168
But, like I said,
it's still in one piece.
916
00:39:49,279 --> 00:39:50,639
Good job.
- Thank you, sir.
917
00:39:55,376 --> 00:39:57,285
- All right, bladesmiths,
now it's time
918
00:39:57,303 --> 00:39:59,223
To find out just how
sharp your weapons are.
919
00:39:59,289 --> 00:40:00,063
This is the sharpness test...
920
00:40:00,214 --> 00:40:02,807
The tapestry slice.
921
00:40:02,959 --> 00:40:04,027
Ron, you're up first, you ready?
922
00:40:04,051 --> 00:40:04,884
- Oh yeah, let's make it pretty.
923
00:40:04,978 --> 00:40:05,978
- All right, let's do it.
924
00:40:21,828 --> 00:40:24,069
- Well done.
- Thank you.
925
00:40:26,983 --> 00:40:29,150
- All right, ron, first up,
926
00:40:29,169 --> 00:40:30,835
It is loose,
927
00:40:30,987 --> 00:40:34,431
But it did not affect my test.
928
00:40:34,582 --> 00:40:35,823
Overall, sir, your edge...
929
00:40:35,842 --> 00:40:36,824
It will cut.
930
00:40:36,843 --> 00:40:38,435
- Awesome.
931
00:40:38,662 --> 00:40:39,510
- All right, sean,
your turn, you ready?
932
00:40:39,663 --> 00:40:41,271
- Yes, sir.
- Let's do this.
933
00:40:58,515 --> 00:41:00,355
All right, sean,
around this area right here
934
00:41:00,441 --> 00:41:02,292
You have some sharp edges.
935
00:41:02,443 --> 00:41:04,443
So you can see in the first
cut here in this tapestry,
936
00:41:04,463 --> 00:41:06,445
It cut in, but when
I'm dragging it through,
937
00:41:06,465 --> 00:41:08,539
It just stops its cut.
938
00:41:08,692 --> 00:41:11,709
But, it still did cut so...
939
00:41:11,861 --> 00:41:12,860
It will cut.
940
00:41:12,879 --> 00:41:14,137
- Thank you, sir.
941
00:41:18,459 --> 00:41:20,680
- Well, bladesmiths, this has
been a good competition
942
00:41:20,704 --> 00:41:21,961
Right from the very beginning.
943
00:41:21,980 --> 00:41:23,980
But as you know,
only one of you guys
944
00:41:24,131 --> 00:41:26,352
Can leave here with the title
of "forged in fire" champion
945
00:41:26,376 --> 00:41:28,042
Carrying a check for $10,000.
946
00:41:28,061 --> 00:41:29,986
Now our judges
discussed your blades,
947
00:41:30,137 --> 00:41:31,879
And I'm not going to leave you
in the dark any longer.
948
00:41:31,898 --> 00:41:34,565
Today's "forged in fire"
champion is...
949
00:41:37,645 --> 00:41:39,979
Ron, congratulations.
950
00:41:39,998 --> 00:41:42,147
Now, sean, you fought hard,
you're a talented smith,
951
00:41:42,167 --> 00:41:44,408
But unfortunately your blade
did not make the cut,
952
00:41:44,561 --> 00:41:46,410
And doug's gonna tell you why.
953
00:41:46,563 --> 00:41:47,873
- Sean, first off,
I have to commend you.
954
00:41:47,897 --> 00:41:50,064
That's a nice damascus baton
you have there.
955
00:41:50,083 --> 00:41:52,675
But during our test,
your blade took some bends.
956
00:41:52,827 --> 00:41:56,087
It also underperformed
in the keal and sharpness test,
957
00:41:56,239 --> 00:41:57,307
And for those reasons,
we're letting you go.
958
00:41:57,331 --> 00:41:58,848
- I understand completely.
959
00:41:59,075 --> 00:42:00,666
- But sean,
we hope you had as much fun
960
00:42:00,685 --> 00:42:02,167
In this forge
as we had watching you.
961
00:42:02,187 --> 00:42:04,003
But unfortunately this time,
I'm going to have to ask you
962
00:42:04,022 --> 00:42:05,558
To please step
off the forge floor.
963
00:42:05,582 --> 00:42:06,748
- Thank you all for having me.
964
00:42:06,766 --> 00:42:08,766
- Thank you.
- Good job.
965
00:42:08,918 --> 00:42:11,844
- I thought that
the whole thing was sharp,
966
00:42:11,938 --> 00:42:14,179
And guess I was wrong.
967
00:42:14,274 --> 00:42:17,349
I'm definitely gonna go home,
bust out a bunch of knives
968
00:42:17,369 --> 00:42:20,203
And make sure all those
suckers are sharp as hell.
969
00:42:22,782 --> 00:42:24,189
- Ron, congratulations.
970
00:42:24,209 --> 00:42:26,078
That makes you the
"forged in fire" champion, man,
971
00:42:26,102 --> 00:42:27,860
And you got a check for $10,000.
972
00:42:27,879 --> 00:42:29,045
Congratulations.
973
00:42:30,698 --> 00:42:32,364
- I'm... I'm so proud.
974
00:42:32,384 --> 00:42:35,701
I would encourage anyone to
come and try this experience.
975
00:42:35,720 --> 00:42:38,129
It doesn't matter whether
you're new to bladesmithing
976
00:42:38,281 --> 00:42:40,131
Or you're a seasoned veteran.
977
00:42:40,283 --> 00:42:43,284
If I can do it at 50,
you can do it at 25.
978
00:42:46,806 --> 00:42:48,664
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