1 00:00:13,764 --> 00:00:15,933 - Throughout history, 2 00:00:15,933 --> 00:00:18,310 the blade and one's ability to wield it 3 00:00:18,310 --> 00:00:22,564 has been the difference between life and death. 4 00:00:22,564 --> 00:00:26,026 Tonight, America's top bladesmiths, martial artists, 5 00:00:26,026 --> 00:00:27,277 and knife experts bring their weapons 6 00:00:27,277 --> 00:00:29,071 to the toughest challenge... 7 00:00:29,071 --> 00:00:30,822 - Come on, let's do this! - They'll ever face. 8 00:00:33,450 --> 00:00:35,285 - It's a grueling gauntlet 9 00:00:35,285 --> 00:00:37,204 designed to put their blade-wielding skills... 10 00:00:37,204 --> 00:00:38,789 Whoa! To the ultimate test. 11 00:00:38,789 --> 00:00:40,582 Broke the knife in half! 12 00:00:40,582 --> 00:00:42,751 The top two competitors move on to Dead Run, 13 00:00:42,751 --> 00:00:44,461 the final showdown, 14 00:00:44,461 --> 00:00:47,422 for a chance at a $20,000 grand prize. 15 00:00:47,422 --> 00:00:49,383 Total carnage! 16 00:00:49,383 --> 00:00:51,426 Who can do the most damage in the fastest time? 17 00:00:51,426 --> 00:00:54,137 Whose blade and dreams will shatter? 18 00:00:54,137 --> 00:00:57,641 And who will earn the title of "Knife or Death" champion? 19 00:01:12,155 --> 00:01:13,907 - I'm foaming at the mouth 20 00:01:13,907 --> 00:01:15,867 looking forward to giving this a shot. 21 00:01:15,867 --> 00:01:18,495 I've just tried to get my mind as even as I could be. 22 00:01:18,495 --> 00:01:20,872 Nothing's getting under my skin. 23 00:01:20,872 --> 00:01:22,249 - I want to see someone else's blade do the stuff 24 00:01:22,249 --> 00:01:23,959 that I'll be doing here today. 25 00:01:23,959 --> 00:01:27,129 I've seen the competition. 26 00:01:27,129 --> 00:01:29,047 My response to that is, "What competition?" 27 00:01:35,929 --> 00:01:39,433 - Blade wielders, welcome to the most extreme, 28 00:01:39,433 --> 00:01:43,937 most challenging knife competition ever created. 29 00:01:43,937 --> 00:01:47,107 You, helmet, off. 30 00:01:50,569 --> 00:01:52,112 Thank you, sir. 31 00:01:52,112 --> 00:01:55,115 I want to look all you guys in the eyes. 32 00:01:55,115 --> 00:01:57,576 You and your blade are about to be tested 33 00:01:57,576 --> 00:02:00,203 in a series of time challenges. 34 00:02:00,203 --> 00:02:03,790 The first course is Knife Fight. 35 00:02:03,790 --> 00:02:07,919 The Knife Fight course is a true test of speed and power. 36 00:02:07,919 --> 00:02:10,964 The first obstacle you'll face, Trail Blazer. 37 00:02:10,964 --> 00:02:13,467 You must cut through six wooden dowels, 38 00:02:13,467 --> 00:02:15,010 each releasing a lit torch. 39 00:02:15,010 --> 00:02:16,762 When the torches fall, 40 00:02:16,762 --> 00:02:18,930 it's time to move on to the next obstacle, 41 00:02:18,930 --> 00:02:20,349 Stick and Move. 42 00:02:20,349 --> 00:02:22,392 You must stab, slice, 43 00:02:22,392 --> 00:02:24,269 and cut through three separate containers 44 00:02:24,269 --> 00:02:26,897 to release enough contents so that the attached 45 00:02:26,897 --> 00:02:28,982 counterweights reach the ground, 46 00:02:28,982 --> 00:02:32,527 before the containers rise too high to hit. 47 00:02:32,527 --> 00:02:34,363 Next up is Ice Pick. 48 00:02:34,363 --> 00:02:36,907 You must chop into a three-foot block of ice, 49 00:02:36,907 --> 00:02:40,369 puncture the plastic pipe, and release the red liquid. 50 00:02:40,369 --> 00:02:44,039 Then, you move on to Lifeline, a sudden death obstacle. 51 00:02:44,039 --> 00:02:46,917 You must fully slice through three hanging objects 52 00:02:46,917 --> 00:02:48,794 with one swing each. 53 00:02:48,794 --> 00:02:50,504 Fail to slice through the thickest part, 54 00:02:50,504 --> 00:02:52,089 your run time ends 55 00:02:52,089 --> 00:02:53,465 and you're not allowed to go on 56 00:02:53,465 --> 00:02:54,758 any further in the course. 57 00:02:54,758 --> 00:02:56,510 If you make it this far, 58 00:02:56,510 --> 00:02:59,137 your last obstacle is Curtain Call, where 59 00:02:59,137 --> 00:03:01,515 you must cut completely through the wall of meat 60 00:03:01,515 --> 00:03:03,350 and the sheet of metal. 61 00:03:03,350 --> 00:03:05,602 - I think this course is gonna be a challenge. 62 00:03:05,602 --> 00:03:09,523 Looks pretty tough, but hey, I'm down. 63 00:03:09,523 --> 00:03:11,775 - The two that make it the farthest the fastest 64 00:03:11,775 --> 00:03:13,944 will move on to our second, even more grueling 65 00:03:13,944 --> 00:03:16,279 course challenge, Dead Run. 66 00:03:16,279 --> 00:03:18,073 The winner earns a cash prize 67 00:03:18,073 --> 00:03:20,200 and a spot in the grand champion showdown 68 00:03:20,200 --> 00:03:21,451 at the end of the season, 69 00:03:21,451 --> 00:03:23,704 to vie for a $20,000 prize 70 00:03:23,704 --> 00:03:27,290 and the title of Knife or Death champion. 71 00:03:27,290 --> 00:03:29,251 I'm honored to introduce to you, 72 00:03:29,251 --> 00:03:31,670 US Army veteran 73 00:03:31,670 --> 00:03:33,922 and Special Forces Green Beret, Tu Lam. 74 00:03:33,922 --> 00:03:37,509 - The strength, durability, the sharpness of your weapon 75 00:03:37,509 --> 00:03:39,469 is critical today. 76 00:03:39,469 --> 00:03:43,473 Our very own blade guru and "Forged in Fire" champion 77 00:03:43,473 --> 00:03:47,185 Travis Wuertz will give your blade a final look 78 00:03:47,185 --> 00:03:50,439 before you get a green light to tackle Knife Fight. 79 00:03:50,439 --> 00:03:55,444 - Blade wielders, you may go prepare for the competition. 80 00:03:55,444 --> 00:03:58,363 - This course is any blade wielder's dream. 81 00:03:58,363 --> 00:04:00,574 I'm gonna show the world I came to win. 82 00:04:02,868 --> 00:04:04,453 My name is Chris Coplin, 83 00:04:04,453 --> 00:04:05,537 I've been doing Filipino martial arts; 84 00:04:05,537 --> 00:04:06,997 I'm starting my 11th year. 85 00:04:06,997 --> 00:04:09,374 My blade is 80 years old. 86 00:04:09,374 --> 00:04:11,501 The reason that I'm bringing an antique to this abusive 87 00:04:11,501 --> 00:04:14,963 competition is to prove that they are made to last. 88 00:04:14,963 --> 00:04:18,383 - What do you got there? - I have a Moro barong. 89 00:04:18,383 --> 00:04:20,969 - Do you have any idea where this blade came from? 90 00:04:20,969 --> 00:04:23,513 - It came from Sulu in the southern Philippines. 91 00:04:23,513 --> 00:04:26,349 It is an antique. It's World War II era. 92 00:04:26,349 --> 00:04:29,186 - Nice thing about traditional designs are 93 00:04:29,186 --> 00:04:31,271 their design is based on performance 94 00:04:31,271 --> 00:04:32,689 and generations of practice. 95 00:04:32,689 --> 00:04:35,025 These old designs were time-proven. 96 00:04:35,025 --> 00:04:36,943 Blades are just hardened on the edge 97 00:04:36,943 --> 00:04:40,864 so that leaves all this meat to be soft, to absorb blows. 98 00:04:48,455 --> 00:04:50,791 Congratulations, your knife has made the cut. 99 00:04:50,791 --> 00:04:52,584 - Thank you. 100 00:04:52,584 --> 00:04:55,921 I came here to do my teachers proud and to win. 101 00:04:55,921 --> 00:04:58,048 - Chris Coplin, when he was a kid, 102 00:04:58,048 --> 00:05:02,010 he always wanted to be Leonardo from the "Ninja Turtles." 103 00:05:02,010 --> 00:05:04,930 Tu, I am far from a rocket scientist, 104 00:05:04,930 --> 00:05:07,933 but why would you bring an antique, an 80-year-old blade? 105 00:05:07,933 --> 00:05:09,935 - Well, that's the great thing about this competition, 106 00:05:09,935 --> 00:05:13,146 we see different competitors tying to their roots. 107 00:05:13,146 --> 00:05:15,732 And Chris is just bringing in the traditions 108 00:05:15,732 --> 00:05:17,609 of the Filipino martial arts. 109 00:05:17,609 --> 00:05:21,112 - Hopefully he has sharpened it in the past 80 years, 110 00:05:21,112 --> 00:05:22,656 'cause he's gonna need it tonight. 111 00:05:23,907 --> 00:05:25,534 Trail Blazer begins! 112 00:05:25,534 --> 00:05:27,786 First dowel down, second dowel down. 113 00:05:27,786 --> 00:05:29,454 See how he's using his full body. 114 00:05:29,454 --> 00:05:30,664 - I love how he's side-stepping. 115 00:05:30,664 --> 00:05:32,290 - Beautiful. 116 00:05:32,290 --> 00:05:33,834 - He's not wasting any movements. 117 00:05:33,834 --> 00:05:36,628 - A flash going through Trail Blazer. 118 00:05:36,628 --> 00:05:40,006 - The next obstacle, Stick and Move. 119 00:05:40,006 --> 00:05:42,843 That thing can destroy the foundation of that box. 120 00:05:42,843 --> 00:05:44,594 He needs to hit it at a downward angle 121 00:05:44,594 --> 00:05:46,555 because that thing's dangling on a chain. 122 00:05:46,555 --> 00:05:48,557 That's where the Filipino martial arts come in at. 123 00:05:48,557 --> 00:05:50,684 - He is destroying that box. 124 00:05:50,684 --> 00:05:53,270 - He's efficient with his movements and his strikes. 125 00:05:53,270 --> 00:05:55,730 - Nice! Total destruction. 126 00:05:55,730 --> 00:05:57,941 On to obstacle number two. 127 00:05:57,941 --> 00:06:01,444 The blade is doing its job. On to number three. 128 00:06:02,612 --> 00:06:05,991 Oh, beautiful job! 129 00:06:05,991 --> 00:06:08,660 Ice Pick is up next. 130 00:06:08,660 --> 00:06:10,745 - My concern, Bill, is the handle. 131 00:06:10,745 --> 00:06:12,372 It's a round handle. 132 00:06:12,372 --> 00:06:15,041 - You don't have that grip strength. 133 00:06:15,041 --> 00:06:18,003 - Substantially cutting that block of ice. 134 00:06:18,003 --> 00:06:20,922 One more whack and he's gonna get it. 135 00:06:20,922 --> 00:06:23,341 There it is, red liquid. Moving on. 136 00:06:23,341 --> 00:06:25,302 Lifeline, up next. 137 00:06:25,302 --> 00:06:29,472 Remember, one cut through each object. 138 00:06:29,472 --> 00:06:32,183 He better take his time here. 139 00:06:32,183 --> 00:06:34,352 And right through the fish! 140 00:06:36,855 --> 00:06:39,524 Lifeline was his bitch. 141 00:06:39,524 --> 00:06:42,110 - He utilized the Filipino martial arts, 142 00:06:42,110 --> 00:06:44,070 he attacked at angle one. 143 00:06:44,070 --> 00:06:47,532 So, he was coming in at 2:00 and coming out at 7:00. 144 00:06:47,532 --> 00:06:49,284 - He is gonna need to get through 145 00:06:49,284 --> 00:06:51,745 the last obstacle, Curtain Call. 146 00:06:51,745 --> 00:06:54,164 Easy slice, 80-year-old blade. 147 00:06:54,164 --> 00:06:56,499 So let's see how he goes through the sheet metal. 148 00:06:56,499 --> 00:06:59,127 Let's see how it holds up. 149 00:06:59,127 --> 00:07:00,920 Two, three... - I love the two-hand approach. 150 00:07:00,920 --> 00:07:04,966 - Four, five swings and he is through. 151 00:07:04,966 --> 00:07:08,720 Chris Coplin destroys the course! 152 00:07:08,720 --> 00:07:10,513 - I'm feeling fantastic. 153 00:07:10,513 --> 00:07:13,683 My barong performed flawlessly. It made me proud. 154 00:07:13,683 --> 00:07:16,269 - Chris just proved that it doesn't matter 155 00:07:16,269 --> 00:07:18,480 how old the blade is. 156 00:07:18,480 --> 00:07:21,232 As long as it's made well, it's gonna survive. 157 00:07:21,232 --> 00:07:25,528 But will it be enough to move on? 158 00:07:25,528 --> 00:07:27,197 - My name's Adam Lavender, 159 00:07:27,197 --> 00:07:29,449 from Gray, Georgia and I'm a stuntman. 160 00:07:29,449 --> 00:07:32,160 I use a blade pretty much every day just with my job. 161 00:07:32,160 --> 00:07:35,538 Because of that I've been training in weapons since 1997. 162 00:07:35,538 --> 00:07:37,332 I'll do a lot of sword fighting 163 00:07:37,332 --> 00:07:39,793 and that kind of developed into making blades. 164 00:07:39,793 --> 00:07:43,463 I'm absolutely ready for anything. 165 00:07:43,463 --> 00:07:45,215 - What have you brought me today? 166 00:07:45,215 --> 00:07:47,092 - Got my version of a modified kukri. 167 00:07:47,092 --> 00:07:48,843 I just felt that it was diverse enough 168 00:07:48,843 --> 00:07:50,553 that it would really benefit 169 00:07:50,553 --> 00:07:52,222 any of the challenges thrown at me. 170 00:07:52,222 --> 00:07:53,765 - So you made this knife? - I did. 171 00:07:53,765 --> 00:07:55,433 Absolutely, hand forged. 172 00:07:55,433 --> 00:07:57,060 - This fine blade is light. 173 00:07:57,060 --> 00:07:59,062 The edge geometry comes almost all the way 174 00:07:59,062 --> 00:08:01,189 into sharp, with almost no secondary bevel. 175 00:08:01,189 --> 00:08:03,650 That's gonna lend itself to cutting very good. 176 00:08:03,650 --> 00:08:06,236 That being said, I'm gonna strap in and give it a try. 177 00:08:11,324 --> 00:08:13,868 Congratulations, your knife makes the cut. 178 00:08:13,868 --> 00:08:15,453 - Thank you, sir. 179 00:08:15,453 --> 00:08:18,248 This course is awesome. It's huge. 180 00:08:18,248 --> 00:08:21,084 It's everything I thought it could be and more. 181 00:08:21,084 --> 00:08:23,420 My competition, they seem like a lot of great people, 182 00:08:23,420 --> 00:08:24,838 but I want to win. 183 00:08:28,007 --> 00:08:30,135 - Here's Adam, professional stuntman 184 00:08:30,135 --> 00:08:33,096 trained in martial arts swordplay. 185 00:08:33,096 --> 00:08:36,599 - Adam is bringing a modified kukri blade. 186 00:08:36,599 --> 00:08:39,269 Kukri is a Nepalese chopping blade. 187 00:08:39,269 --> 00:08:41,146 You see a lot of Gurkhas use that. 188 00:08:42,856 --> 00:08:44,482 - There he goes. - Oh, yeah. 189 00:08:44,482 --> 00:08:45,817 He's hitting that thing with power. 190 00:08:45,817 --> 00:08:47,569 - Yeah, starting from the ground, 191 00:08:47,569 --> 00:08:50,155 right through them, one whack apiece. 192 00:08:50,155 --> 00:08:52,532 Boom! Last one, right there. 193 00:08:52,532 --> 00:08:55,201 Right across the finish line. - No problems with that blade. 194 00:08:55,201 --> 00:08:58,204 - Let's see how it holds up with Stick and Move. 195 00:08:58,204 --> 00:09:00,874 If you were Adam, how would you attack that box? 196 00:09:00,874 --> 00:09:02,584 - I would hit the corners of that box 197 00:09:02,584 --> 00:09:05,587 and break up the structure of the box. 198 00:09:05,587 --> 00:09:07,380 And he's hitting it low. 199 00:09:10,175 --> 00:09:12,260 - See how he's breaking up the structure of that box? 200 00:09:12,260 --> 00:09:13,428 - Yeah. - Oh, yeah there he goes. 201 00:09:13,428 --> 00:09:15,013 Counterweight's down. 202 00:09:15,013 --> 00:09:16,473 - Hit it low, hit it at an angle. 203 00:09:16,473 --> 00:09:17,974 - There he goes. 204 00:09:17,974 --> 00:09:20,143 Second counterweight down. 205 00:09:20,143 --> 00:09:22,520 Third one, remember, double insulated here. 206 00:09:22,520 --> 00:09:25,440 He's got to get through both of them. 207 00:09:25,440 --> 00:09:28,359 Destroyed Stick and Move! 208 00:09:28,359 --> 00:09:29,944 Across the finish line, 209 00:09:29,944 --> 00:09:31,905 Adam with a successful run there. 210 00:09:31,905 --> 00:09:34,657 - That kukri burned through Stick and Move. 211 00:09:34,657 --> 00:09:36,576 - Yeah, there, you see him inspecting his blade, 212 00:09:36,576 --> 00:09:38,661 doesn't look like it's taken any damage. 213 00:09:38,661 --> 00:09:41,122 I would hate to be that ice block 214 00:09:41,122 --> 00:09:43,625 with Adam walking up with that kukri in hand. 215 00:09:43,625 --> 00:09:45,710 Let's see what that kukri can do. 216 00:09:48,505 --> 00:09:51,216 Boy, he went through there quick. 217 00:09:51,216 --> 00:09:53,885 - Bill, notice how he freed up his non-blade hand. 218 00:09:53,885 --> 00:09:56,054 He allowed the freedom to move on that swing, 219 00:09:56,054 --> 00:09:57,639 maximize that swing, 220 00:09:57,639 --> 00:09:59,641 It made short work of that ice. 221 00:09:59,641 --> 00:10:01,976 - One false move on Lifeline 222 00:10:01,976 --> 00:10:04,437 and he is out of the competition. 223 00:10:04,437 --> 00:10:07,273 Remember, if he doesn't make a clean cut all the way through, 224 00:10:07,273 --> 00:10:09,692 he is eliminated. 225 00:10:09,692 --> 00:10:10,944 [dramaated. 226 00:10:14,239 --> 00:10:17,867 There he goes, up to the chicken. 227 00:10:17,867 --> 00:10:19,619 Oh. 228 00:10:19,619 --> 00:10:21,371 - And he is eliminated on 229 00:10:21,371 --> 00:10:23,998 the first obstacle of Lifeline. 230 00:10:23,998 --> 00:10:25,750 I am shocked that the kukri 231 00:10:25,750 --> 00:10:27,210 failed to take down the chicken. 232 00:10:27,210 --> 00:10:28,670 You would think that its sharpness 233 00:10:28,670 --> 00:10:29,921 would have no trouble. 234 00:10:29,921 --> 00:10:31,714 - He stopped too short. 235 00:10:31,714 --> 00:10:33,967 You need to cut through that object. 236 00:10:33,967 --> 00:10:35,969 - I just didn't take the time to 237 00:10:35,969 --> 00:10:37,679 take a breath, focus, and go. 238 00:10:37,679 --> 00:10:39,264 I thought the chicken would be easy. 239 00:10:39,264 --> 00:10:41,099 I was more worried about the fish and the pipe 240 00:10:41,099 --> 00:10:43,893 and, you know, overconfidence will get you every time. 241 00:10:43,893 --> 00:10:47,814 - I guarantee you, this man is devastated 242 00:10:47,814 --> 00:10:51,860 that he was eliminated on the first swing of Lifeline. 243 00:10:51,860 --> 00:10:53,945 - My name's Jessi Lyes. 244 00:10:53,945 --> 00:10:56,197 I've competing in blade sports for about six years now. 245 00:10:56,197 --> 00:10:58,616 I'm the first women's national champion. 246 00:10:58,616 --> 00:11:00,702 I live for the adrenaline 247 00:11:00,702 --> 00:11:02,996 and I love playing with all the sharp blades. 248 00:11:02,996 --> 00:11:05,415 When I started blade sports competitions, 249 00:11:05,415 --> 00:11:07,250 I competed with all males. 250 00:11:07,250 --> 00:11:09,043 I'm not afraid of them. 251 00:11:09,043 --> 00:11:12,380 If I bring my best game, I will win. 252 00:11:14,132 --> 00:11:15,633 - What have you brought me today? 253 00:11:15,633 --> 00:11:17,302 - This is my competition chopper, 254 00:11:17,302 --> 00:11:20,138 made especially for me, for blade sports. 255 00:11:20,138 --> 00:11:23,474 It's a badass blade and it'll take everyone out of this game. 256 00:11:23,474 --> 00:11:25,894 - I know it's a great knife, it has a nice bevel. 257 00:11:25,894 --> 00:11:27,437 The edge is thick enough to take 258 00:11:27,437 --> 00:11:28,938 just about anything could be thrown at it. 259 00:11:28,938 --> 00:11:31,399 It has a flight false edge to kind of act like 260 00:11:31,399 --> 00:11:33,943 an airplane wing to reduce resistance, 261 00:11:33,943 --> 00:11:35,904 passing completely through an object. 262 00:11:35,904 --> 00:11:37,530 Just gonna do a little physical test 263 00:11:37,530 --> 00:11:39,032 to make sure this blade is safe to compete. 264 00:11:43,244 --> 00:11:45,747 Congratulations, the blade has made the cut. 265 00:11:45,747 --> 00:11:46,998 - All right. 266 00:11:46,998 --> 00:11:48,082 - Good luck in this competition. 267 00:11:48,082 --> 00:11:49,250 - Thank you. 268 00:11:49,250 --> 00:11:50,793 I have strength behind me. 269 00:11:50,793 --> 00:11:52,712 Not just physically but mentally, 270 00:11:52,712 --> 00:11:55,632 I'm ready to take this on. 271 00:11:55,632 --> 00:12:00,470 - Jessi steps up to Trail Blazer. 272 00:12:00,470 --> 00:12:02,931 - She is moving out with a purpose, Bill, look at that. 273 00:12:02,931 --> 00:12:07,018 That chopper, she's wielded it before in competition chopping 274 00:12:07,018 --> 00:12:09,479 and she has succeeded. 275 00:12:09,479 --> 00:12:13,191 - But, there's no one blade is the answer to this course. 276 00:12:13,191 --> 00:12:15,944 - Jessi has been in chopping competitions before, 277 00:12:15,944 --> 00:12:17,570 but nothing like this. 278 00:12:20,698 --> 00:12:23,326 Jessi is off! 279 00:12:23,326 --> 00:12:25,036 Oh, indecision there, a little bit. 280 00:12:25,036 --> 00:12:26,829 Oh, now she's got the confidence going. 281 00:12:26,829 --> 00:12:28,873 - Yeah. - Look at her go! 282 00:12:31,292 --> 00:12:33,419 Right through that course. 283 00:12:33,419 --> 00:12:35,088 Trail Blazer complete. 284 00:12:35,088 --> 00:12:38,466 - That's impressive. 285 00:12:38,466 --> 00:12:39,759 - There she goes, Stick and Move. 286 00:12:39,759 --> 00:12:41,594 Let's see how she attacks it. 287 00:12:41,594 --> 00:12:43,554 Notice the technique, 288 00:12:43,554 --> 00:12:46,349 hand behind the back, classic chopping sport position. 289 00:12:46,349 --> 00:12:49,102 - She needs to destroy that box by trying to take out 290 00:12:49,102 --> 00:12:50,687 those corners and keep it low. 291 00:12:50,687 --> 00:12:52,772 - She's about there. 292 00:12:52,772 --> 00:12:55,608 There she goes. 293 00:12:55,608 --> 00:12:57,402 Counterweight down. 294 00:12:57,402 --> 00:13:00,530 - Attack angle two does not provide 295 00:13:00,530 --> 00:13:02,824 the power as attack angle one. 296 00:13:02,824 --> 00:13:05,326 I would attack at that angle and not the reverse angle. 297 00:13:05,326 --> 00:13:07,453 Angle one has more power. 298 00:13:07,453 --> 00:13:10,290 - She's moving on, no counterweight touched. 299 00:13:10,290 --> 00:13:13,418 - She needs to continue to hit the same area. 300 00:13:13,418 --> 00:13:15,461 - Is fatigue setting in? What do you think, Tu? 301 00:13:15,461 --> 00:13:18,047 - I think it is. 302 00:13:18,047 --> 00:13:21,009 - Two penalties on Stick and Move. 303 00:13:21,009 --> 00:13:23,845 She steps up to Ice Pick. 304 00:13:26,931 --> 00:13:29,517 - She needs to keep on attacking the same area. 305 00:13:29,517 --> 00:13:32,854 Do not switch. - Indecision takes time. 306 00:13:32,854 --> 00:13:34,897 - I like the way she improvised 307 00:13:34,897 --> 00:13:36,774 that technique with double hands. 308 00:13:36,774 --> 00:13:38,484 - She's close to completing Ice Pick. 309 00:13:38,484 --> 00:13:42,655 This is a strong woman with no quit in her. 310 00:13:42,655 --> 00:13:44,782 - There she goes. - Moving on. 311 00:13:44,782 --> 00:13:46,909 Steps up to Lifeline. 312 00:13:46,909 --> 00:13:50,455 - She needs to stop, regroup, and look at the task at hand. 313 00:13:50,455 --> 00:13:52,123 She only has one swing. 314 00:13:52,123 --> 00:13:54,333 - Here comes the dreaded chicken. 315 00:13:57,920 --> 00:14:00,089 - And she could not complete it. 316 00:14:00,089 --> 00:14:02,091 She is automatically eliminated. 317 00:14:02,091 --> 00:14:04,469 - Bill, I'm telling you, angle two, 318 00:14:04,469 --> 00:14:07,722 the reverse strike is not a powerful strike. 319 00:14:07,722 --> 00:14:11,225 The angle one, downward swing, is probably the best angle. 320 00:14:11,225 --> 00:14:14,187 - I went at it way too fast and just kind of 321 00:14:14,187 --> 00:14:15,521 tried to fly through it, 322 00:14:15,521 --> 00:14:17,648 and that hurt me. 323 00:14:20,693 --> 00:14:23,362 - My name is Wayne Melligan. I'm 33 years old. 324 00:14:23,362 --> 00:14:25,114 Born and raised in Pensacola, Florida. 325 00:14:25,114 --> 00:14:27,283 I'm a wild country boy, pirate, 326 00:14:27,283 --> 00:14:29,160 backwoods swamp ninja. 327 00:14:29,160 --> 00:14:31,829 I absolutely love it. 328 00:14:31,829 --> 00:14:34,457 This gold tooth, it's real pirate. 329 00:14:37,794 --> 00:14:38,920 - What have you brought me today? 330 00:14:38,920 --> 00:14:40,379 - I brought a beast. 331 00:14:40,379 --> 00:14:41,881 I call this the guillotine. 332 00:14:41,881 --> 00:14:43,382 28" overall: 333 00:14:43,382 --> 00:14:45,760 16" blade length, 12" handle. 334 00:14:45,760 --> 00:14:47,595 It's designed for two-hand use. 335 00:14:47,595 --> 00:14:49,639 This thing, just the weight alone, could 336 00:14:49,639 --> 00:14:51,808 just slice straight through a piece of paper, push cut. 337 00:14:51,808 --> 00:14:53,976 Just wait till you see the guillotine in action. 338 00:14:53,976 --> 00:14:55,353 - You made this knife yourself? - I made that. 339 00:14:55,353 --> 00:14:57,563 That's made out of M4. 340 00:14:57,563 --> 00:14:59,065 - Well, this is a fine blade. 341 00:14:59,065 --> 00:15:00,399 You have a nice balance. 342 00:15:00,399 --> 00:15:01,859 You know, with the hand, it gives 343 00:15:01,859 --> 00:15:03,069 a little bit of counter lever. 344 00:15:03,069 --> 00:15:04,570 I see no structural issues. 345 00:15:04,570 --> 00:15:05,613 Just gonna do a couple of performance chops. 346 00:15:05,613 --> 00:15:06,697 - Sure. 347 00:15:10,993 --> 00:15:13,162 - You're right. This is a beast. 348 00:15:13,162 --> 00:15:15,790 Congratulations, your blade makes the cut. 349 00:15:15,790 --> 00:15:18,251 - When Goldberg and Tu see what I'm gonna do to this course, 350 00:15:18,251 --> 00:15:19,418 they're gonna be shocked. 351 00:15:19,418 --> 00:15:21,295 Respect the blade. 352 00:15:25,716 --> 00:15:28,136 - Check out this blade. 353 00:15:28,136 --> 00:15:32,098 - He calls it the guillotine. This is a modified chopper. 354 00:15:32,098 --> 00:15:33,850 It's basically the same metal, 355 00:15:33,850 --> 00:15:36,310 same density as a competition chopper, 356 00:15:36,310 --> 00:15:38,396 he's just doubling it up. 357 00:15:38,396 --> 00:15:41,649 So, if he gets tired, he could double up on the grip 358 00:15:41,649 --> 00:15:43,609 and swing it like a baseball bat. 359 00:15:43,609 --> 00:15:46,863 Hopefully the fatigue will not set in. 360 00:15:46,863 --> 00:15:48,906 - The rock n' roll country boy, 361 00:15:48,906 --> 00:15:52,160 maniac pirate steps up to Trail Blazer. 362 00:15:54,912 --> 00:15:57,456 There goes Wayne. Double hand. 363 00:15:57,456 --> 00:16:01,252 Beautiful, right through both dowels. 364 00:16:01,252 --> 00:16:03,379 Fourth one not an issue. - The weight of that thing! 365 00:16:03,379 --> 00:16:05,089 Just cutting through, no issues. 366 00:16:06,966 --> 00:16:10,011 - Final dowel, finish line. 367 00:16:10,011 --> 00:16:11,971 - He still has a lot of fight in him. 368 00:16:11,971 --> 00:16:13,264 - Next up, Stick and Move. 369 00:16:13,264 --> 00:16:15,391 Here he goes. 370 00:16:17,393 --> 00:16:18,769 - Oh, my God! - Oh, boom! 371 00:16:18,769 --> 00:16:20,146 First one down. 372 00:16:20,146 --> 00:16:21,230 Second one. 373 00:16:25,610 --> 00:16:27,570 Counterweight hits the ground. 374 00:16:27,570 --> 00:16:29,405 Third one... 375 00:16:29,405 --> 00:16:30,990 it hits the ground! 376 00:16:30,990 --> 00:16:33,451 Wayne crosses the line in record time. 377 00:16:33,451 --> 00:16:36,495 This kid is a berserker. 378 00:16:36,495 --> 00:16:39,081 - You definitely see the crazy in this one. 379 00:16:43,836 --> 00:16:45,421 - There he goes. 380 00:16:45,421 --> 00:16:47,340 both: One... - Two, three. 381 00:16:47,340 --> 00:16:50,134 Four, five, six, right through it. 382 00:16:50,134 --> 00:16:53,054 Decapitated the ice block. 383 00:16:53,054 --> 00:16:54,972 - I'll tell you, I'm watching his technique 384 00:16:54,972 --> 00:16:56,974 and I'm seeing him releasing those hips 385 00:16:56,974 --> 00:16:59,644 and driving that blade through the obstacles. 386 00:16:59,644 --> 00:17:03,439 - Okay, but guess where he is stepping up now? 387 00:17:03,439 --> 00:17:07,026 Lifeline. We've seen people fail here. 388 00:17:07,026 --> 00:17:09,654 - There's no doubt that that blade can go through this, 389 00:17:09,654 --> 00:17:15,076 but does he have the precision to will it just right? 390 00:17:18,746 --> 00:17:20,957 Up to the chicken, destroyed it. 391 00:17:20,957 --> 00:17:22,625 Up to the fish, 392 00:17:22,625 --> 00:17:23,960 right through it. 393 00:17:23,960 --> 00:17:26,003 Last one. 394 00:17:26,003 --> 00:17:28,047 Beautiful! No issues whatsoever. 395 00:17:28,047 --> 00:17:30,841 Keeping his momentum rolling, 396 00:17:30,841 --> 00:17:34,637 Wayne moves on to Curtain Call. 397 00:17:38,432 --> 00:17:41,143 One slice though the pork. 398 00:17:41,143 --> 00:17:42,895 One more obstacle to go. 399 00:17:42,895 --> 00:17:45,565 And two slices right through the sheet metal. 400 00:17:45,565 --> 00:17:48,276 What an impressive run by Wayne! - Wow. 401 00:17:48,276 --> 00:17:50,403 He had the technique,. He had the blade. 402 00:17:50,403 --> 00:17:52,321 He had the power, 403 00:17:52,321 --> 00:17:54,448 and he utilized all three of those elements. 404 00:17:54,448 --> 00:17:56,951 This guy is a madman. 405 00:17:56,951 --> 00:17:59,662 - He is, and he brought a madman's weapon. 406 00:17:59,662 --> 00:18:01,622 - You don't want to come into a competition 407 00:18:01,622 --> 00:18:04,166 like this against a guy like me, 408 00:18:04,166 --> 00:18:07,295 with a gold tooth like this. 409 00:18:10,840 --> 00:18:13,551 - My name is Jon Morford. 410 00:18:13,551 --> 00:18:15,970 I got into the blade world 411 00:18:15,970 --> 00:18:18,222 through historical hand-to-hand combat. 412 00:18:18,222 --> 00:18:21,225 I'm very passionate about the early medieval era. 413 00:18:21,225 --> 00:18:24,729 Hand-to-hand to combat in the Viking era was extremely gory, 414 00:18:24,729 --> 00:18:29,817 disembowelment, limbs being cut off, blood everywhere. 415 00:18:29,817 --> 00:18:32,320 Yeah, that's what I love. 416 00:18:35,406 --> 00:18:36,949 - So, what do you got there? 417 00:18:36,949 --> 00:18:39,493 - I have an early medieval Viking-age seax. 418 00:18:39,493 --> 00:18:42,121 Because of the way it's curved, in the Viking era, 419 00:18:42,121 --> 00:18:45,583 it can chop tree limbs or body limbs. 420 00:18:45,583 --> 00:18:48,461 - Do you know the blade steel? - It's 5160. 421 00:18:48,461 --> 00:18:50,588 - Awesome. This is a heavy blade. 422 00:18:50,588 --> 00:18:53,090 It's got a good handle. It's got a good grip. 423 00:18:53,090 --> 00:18:54,634 But, I'm still gonna do a couple chops, 424 00:18:54,634 --> 00:18:56,010 just to make sure it's safe. 425 00:18:56,010 --> 00:18:57,637 - Enjoy. 426 00:19:00,681 --> 00:19:02,808 Well, congratulations, 427 00:19:02,808 --> 00:19:04,185 your knife makes the cut. 428 00:19:04,185 --> 00:19:05,519 Good luck in the competition. 429 00:19:05,519 --> 00:19:08,147 - Thank you, very much. 430 00:19:08,147 --> 00:19:11,025 I plan on going berserk in this course. 431 00:19:12,860 --> 00:19:17,531 - Jon Morford, the modern day berserker. 432 00:19:17,531 --> 00:19:21,077 John's blade was forged by Master Grendel, 433 00:19:21,077 --> 00:19:23,287 "Forged in Fire" veteran. 434 00:19:23,287 --> 00:19:25,289 - Let's see how he wields his blade. 435 00:19:25,289 --> 00:19:26,957 It's a short sword. 436 00:19:26,957 --> 00:19:29,043 It's usually wielded with one hand. 437 00:19:29,043 --> 00:19:31,671 My only concern is, that's a small handle. 438 00:19:31,671 --> 00:19:34,548 Blade hand gets tired? He can't really double up. 439 00:19:34,548 --> 00:19:36,634 - Stepping up to take on Trail Blazer. 440 00:19:40,638 --> 00:19:42,765 - With a big yell, Jon is destroying it! 441 00:19:42,765 --> 00:19:45,685 - Now, that is power! - That is power. 442 00:19:47,436 --> 00:19:49,397 - He's bringing that warrior mind-set. 443 00:19:49,397 --> 00:19:52,066 - Big Jon is slashing through those dowels 444 00:19:52,066 --> 00:19:54,026 like a medieval Viking. 445 00:19:54,026 --> 00:19:56,696 - Wow, that is scary. 446 00:19:56,696 --> 00:19:58,030 - That was pretty intimidating. 447 00:19:58,030 --> 00:19:59,323 I'm shaking a little bit over here, Tu. 448 00:20:00,783 --> 00:20:01,784 - Stick and Move, 449 00:20:01,784 --> 00:20:02,785 let's see what he's got. 450 00:20:05,788 --> 00:20:06,831 - Oh, he's hitting it at the right angle. 451 00:20:06,831 --> 00:20:08,624 He's destroying that box. 452 00:20:08,624 --> 00:20:10,501 You need to hit it down and he's doing it. 453 00:20:10,501 --> 00:20:12,670 - Uh-oh, uh-oh. 454 00:20:12,670 --> 00:20:14,213 Lost his blade. 455 00:20:14,213 --> 00:20:16,090 - That's a heavy blade to swing. 456 00:20:16,090 --> 00:20:18,050 But he recovered from it. 457 00:20:18,050 --> 00:20:20,177 - He recovered and he destroyed that box. 458 00:20:20,177 --> 00:20:21,679 Here he's on to the bucket. 459 00:20:23,556 --> 00:20:26,934 - He's having a lot of issue with that grip. 460 00:20:26,934 --> 00:20:28,602 - See how he's readjusting it? - Yep. 461 00:20:28,602 --> 00:20:31,897 Looks like the blade got stuck a little bit. 462 00:20:31,897 --> 00:20:34,108 Two counterweights down. 463 00:20:34,108 --> 00:20:37,111 A look of frustration in his eyes. 464 00:20:37,111 --> 00:20:40,781 I'll tell you what, though, he tore through Stick and Move. 465 00:20:40,781 --> 00:20:44,285 But, he keeps dropping that grip, he keeps losing it. 466 00:20:44,285 --> 00:20:46,328 - That's a heavy blade, Bill. 467 00:20:46,328 --> 00:20:48,664 That's a heavy blade, small handle, 468 00:20:48,664 --> 00:20:50,708 and the fatigue is starting to set in. 469 00:20:52,918 --> 00:20:54,462 - That's unique, he's hitting 470 00:20:54,462 --> 00:20:56,964 at angle two instead of angle one. 471 00:20:56,964 --> 00:20:59,467 - Jon's choosing a backswing specifically 472 00:20:59,467 --> 00:21:01,385 because of his grip issues. 473 00:21:01,385 --> 00:21:03,095 You would think he'd have much more power 474 00:21:03,095 --> 00:21:04,388 swinging through instead of back. 475 00:21:04,388 --> 00:21:05,473 - Yes. 476 00:21:06,766 --> 00:21:08,934 - Oh, completed the Ice Pick. 477 00:21:08,934 --> 00:21:11,479 Now, moves on to Lifeline. 478 00:21:11,479 --> 00:21:14,982 This is where I think he has an advantage. 479 00:21:14,982 --> 00:21:17,610 He ought to be able to slice through these three. 480 00:21:17,610 --> 00:21:20,196 - Absolutely. This blade is heavy. 481 00:21:20,196 --> 00:21:22,156 It's made to chop things through. 482 00:21:22,156 --> 00:21:25,201 He does not have a problem with the blade length. 483 00:21:25,201 --> 00:21:27,369 It's his angles of attack here. 484 00:21:29,288 --> 00:21:31,957 - Just sliced right through it just like that. 485 00:21:31,957 --> 00:21:33,417 On to the fish. 486 00:21:35,669 --> 00:21:37,546 Nice cut! - Whoa. 487 00:21:37,546 --> 00:21:39,965 - Beautiful power, beautiful follow-through. 488 00:21:41,967 --> 00:21:45,179 Absolutely destroyed Lifeline! 489 00:21:45,179 --> 00:21:47,973 Now, he takes on Curtain Call. 490 00:21:50,017 --> 00:21:51,977 - Man! - And he has violent-- 491 00:21:51,977 --> 00:21:54,730 - And one more time, losing the grip on his blade. 492 00:21:54,730 --> 00:21:57,316 I think this might be an issue right here, a little bit. 493 00:22:01,695 --> 00:22:03,864 Three, four... 494 00:22:03,864 --> 00:22:06,033 All the way through with seven! 495 00:22:09,286 --> 00:22:11,914 - Beautiful performance by Jon! 496 00:22:13,457 --> 00:22:15,960 Jon had a terrific run. 497 00:22:15,960 --> 00:22:18,921 But will it be enough to get him to Dead Run? 498 00:22:18,921 --> 00:22:21,507 - I had a really hard time not running, 499 00:22:21,507 --> 00:22:23,175 and just getting to the next objective 500 00:22:23,175 --> 00:22:24,677 and just tearing into it. 501 00:22:24,677 --> 00:22:26,887 I berserked through it, 502 00:22:26,887 --> 00:22:30,057 and now I'm just gonna have to wait and see what happens. 503 00:22:31,600 --> 00:22:33,435 My name's Jacob Gaten. 504 00:22:33,435 --> 00:22:35,604 I'm 19 years old. I'm just a country guy. 505 00:22:35,604 --> 00:22:38,482 I like to hunt, fish, ride my horse. 506 00:22:38,482 --> 00:22:40,317 I use my knife just about every day. 507 00:22:40,317 --> 00:22:44,572 I've been making knives for about five years now. 508 00:22:44,572 --> 00:22:47,908 I have probably made close to 500 knives. 509 00:22:47,908 --> 00:22:50,786 I got into knives when I was eight, or so. 510 00:22:50,786 --> 00:22:54,874 Learned to throw them, and chop everything in sight, really. 511 00:22:56,166 --> 00:22:57,585 - What have you brought me today? 512 00:22:57,585 --> 00:23:00,212 - I brought you a kukri-bowie hybrid. 513 00:23:00,212 --> 00:23:01,547 - Did you make that knife yourself? 514 00:23:01,547 --> 00:23:03,674 - Yes, sir. - Awesome. 515 00:23:03,674 --> 00:23:06,051 - It's got a real thick spine, lot of weight to it. 516 00:23:06,051 --> 00:23:08,512 I've chopped through anything and everything 517 00:23:08,512 --> 00:23:09,680 I can think of with this blade. 518 00:23:09,680 --> 00:23:12,391 - Well, it's a nice knife. 519 00:23:12,391 --> 00:23:14,393 It's definitely a beast, it's got a lot of mass. 520 00:23:14,393 --> 00:23:17,146 I'm just gonna do a little physical test, 521 00:23:17,146 --> 00:23:18,898 make sure it's safe to compete. 522 00:23:26,739 --> 00:23:28,115 I hope you forged this by hand 523 00:23:28,115 --> 00:23:30,242 because it swings like a hammer. 524 00:23:30,242 --> 00:23:31,660 Congratulations. 525 00:23:31,660 --> 00:23:33,621 Your knife makes the cut. - Thank you. 526 00:23:33,621 --> 00:23:35,331 This blade has never let me down. 527 00:23:35,331 --> 00:23:39,251 I've skinned out 200 deer, at least, with it. 528 00:23:40,669 --> 00:23:42,129 - Here comes Jacob. 529 00:23:42,129 --> 00:23:44,298 19-year-old kid, full of energy. 530 00:23:44,298 --> 00:23:47,259 He is a "Forged in Fire" champion. 531 00:23:47,259 --> 00:23:49,845 - He custom-forged his own blade 532 00:23:49,845 --> 00:23:52,932 which he took from a kukri and a bowie knife. 533 00:23:52,932 --> 00:23:55,559 So, the kukri knife has a great chopping to it. 534 00:23:55,559 --> 00:23:57,895 But the bowie knife was known in history 535 00:23:57,895 --> 00:23:59,480 for the Battle of the Alamo. 536 00:23:59,480 --> 00:24:01,106 This fighting blade, so it's gonna be 537 00:24:01,106 --> 00:24:03,192 interesting seeing a cutter 538 00:24:03,192 --> 00:24:05,402 and a fighting knife all in one. 539 00:24:05,402 --> 00:24:08,072 My only concern is, can he hold on 540 00:24:08,072 --> 00:24:10,115 to that blade, a heavy blade. 541 00:24:10,115 --> 00:24:12,368 It's gonna be hard to keep a hold of. 542 00:24:12,368 --> 00:24:14,036 - Stepping up to Knife Fight, 543 00:24:14,036 --> 00:24:17,498 Jacob Gaten, today's youngest competitor. 544 00:24:19,750 --> 00:24:21,502 There goes Jacob at Trail Blazer. 545 00:24:21,502 --> 00:24:23,003 Right through the first dowel, 546 00:24:23,003 --> 00:24:24,380 second dowel, easy, heavy blade. 547 00:24:24,380 --> 00:24:26,215 - Not gonna hold him back, 548 00:24:26,215 --> 00:24:27,716 those pegs are just gonna cut right through. 549 00:24:27,716 --> 00:24:29,677 - Oh, and he's doing it methodical. 550 00:24:29,677 --> 00:24:33,806 He destroyed Trail Blazer! 551 00:24:33,806 --> 00:24:35,265 Through the first obstacle. 552 00:24:35,265 --> 00:24:38,644 Now, Stick and Move. 553 00:24:40,771 --> 00:24:42,773 Okay, let's see the strategy he's got with the box. 554 00:24:42,773 --> 00:24:45,192 This box could be a killer. Oh. 555 00:24:45,192 --> 00:24:46,902 - That's what I'm talking about, hit it in the corner. 556 00:24:46,902 --> 00:24:48,862 - What a quick--he is destroying that box. 557 00:24:48,862 --> 00:24:51,198 - He's efficient with his movements and his strikes. 558 00:24:51,198 --> 00:24:53,158 - That heavy blade's working well. 559 00:24:53,158 --> 00:24:55,369 Counterweight one's on the ground, he's moving on. 560 00:24:55,369 --> 00:24:57,621 Logical application, 561 00:24:57,621 --> 00:24:59,665 he didn't need a martial arts background to understand that. 562 00:24:59,665 --> 00:25:01,583 - He just knows about working on a farm: 563 00:25:01,583 --> 00:25:04,878 what is functional movement that will work for him? 564 00:25:04,878 --> 00:25:08,257 - Look at that! - Jeez. 565 00:25:08,257 --> 00:25:10,175 - Counterweight three hits the ground. 566 00:25:10,175 --> 00:25:11,385 He's done. 567 00:25:11,385 --> 00:25:12,720 This young bull is taking 568 00:25:12,720 --> 00:25:14,680 this course by the horns. 569 00:25:14,680 --> 00:25:16,765 - Great blade there, Bill. 570 00:25:19,351 --> 00:25:22,146 Look at that ice fly. 571 00:25:22,146 --> 00:25:25,399 - I'll tell you what, he flew through Ice Pick. 572 00:25:25,399 --> 00:25:28,110 - Notice how he only works one angle on that ice, 573 00:25:28,110 --> 00:25:30,487 the most powerful angle, angle one strike, 574 00:25:30,487 --> 00:25:32,322 and is just busting through that ice. 575 00:25:32,322 --> 00:25:35,200 - He's Robin Hood crossed with Rambo. 576 00:25:35,200 --> 00:25:36,952 Next up, Lifeline. 577 00:25:39,913 --> 00:25:42,374 - Lifeline's cause some competitors a lot of problems. Lifeline's caused some competitors a lot of problems. 578 00:25:42,374 --> 00:25:44,043 With his youthful determination, 579 00:25:44,043 --> 00:25:46,086 is he going to take the time 580 00:25:46,086 --> 00:25:49,298 necessary to set up and look at the proper cutting angle? 581 00:25:49,298 --> 00:25:53,802 - Angle two does not provide the power as attack angle one. 582 00:25:53,802 --> 00:25:56,180 - But it worked. 583 00:25:56,180 --> 00:25:59,224 Oh, right through it! Very impressive! 584 00:25:59,224 --> 00:26:01,268 - Pipe--oh! 585 00:26:01,268 --> 00:26:03,353 - Nothing is stopping Jacob right now. 586 00:26:03,353 --> 00:26:05,272 - I'll tell you what, he is flying through this course. 587 00:26:05,272 --> 00:26:08,025 - That is the fastest time I ever seen 588 00:26:08,025 --> 00:26:09,735 going though Lifeline. 589 00:26:09,735 --> 00:26:11,403 - All he's got to do is finish strong. 590 00:26:11,403 --> 00:26:13,614 He has got a very impressive run working. 591 00:26:16,408 --> 00:26:18,786 One cut through the pork loin. 592 00:26:18,786 --> 00:26:21,371 Here he goes with the sheet metal. 593 00:26:21,371 --> 00:26:23,916 Two cut, three cut, he's through. 594 00:26:23,916 --> 00:26:26,460 Beautiful performance by Jacob! 595 00:26:26,460 --> 00:26:29,713 - Check it out, Bill, he is not even winded. 596 00:26:29,713 --> 00:26:32,758 - He's 19 years old, for God's sake. 597 00:26:32,758 --> 00:26:35,427 - With the lack of experience he had in the chopping world, 598 00:26:35,427 --> 00:26:38,180 he came in on fire. 599 00:26:38,180 --> 00:26:40,849 - That was one hell of a performance by Jacob. 600 00:26:40,849 --> 00:26:43,519 The question is, is it gonna be good enough 601 00:26:43,519 --> 00:26:47,064 to hold up so he can advance to Dead Run? 602 00:26:48,524 --> 00:26:50,109 - My name's Brian Everett 603 00:26:50,109 --> 00:26:51,693 from American Canyon, California. 604 00:26:51,693 --> 00:26:52,861 I'm a correctional officer, 605 00:26:52,861 --> 00:26:54,446 been doing that for 30 years. 606 00:26:54,446 --> 00:26:56,698 I had an inmate try and stab me. 607 00:26:56,698 --> 00:26:58,909 Started seeking out training in 608 00:26:58,909 --> 00:27:00,786 how to deal with knives better, 609 00:27:00,786 --> 00:27:03,163 ended up falling in love with edge weapons. 610 00:27:03,163 --> 00:27:06,959 Been doing Filipino martial arts for about 27 years. 611 00:27:06,959 --> 00:27:10,504 Never afraid I'm gonna fail. I am ready to kick ass. 612 00:27:16,009 --> 00:27:17,678 - What have you got for me today? 613 00:27:17,678 --> 00:27:20,180 - Today I bring you a kukri. 614 00:27:20,180 --> 00:27:22,474 The history of the kukri can actually be dated back 615 00:27:22,474 --> 00:27:25,769 to almost 2,500 years. 616 00:27:25,769 --> 00:27:30,315 My blade is very, very hard and very, very sharp. 617 00:27:30,315 --> 00:27:33,151 - The lanyard is not my favorite. 618 00:27:33,151 --> 00:27:35,946 I would love to see a forward lanyard on this... 619 00:27:35,946 --> 00:27:37,656 - Okay. - Because in that case, 620 00:27:37,656 --> 00:27:40,117 it keeps the blade from leaving your hand, 621 00:27:40,117 --> 00:27:42,619 instead of tethering it to you, 622 00:27:42,619 --> 00:27:44,454 should it come out of your hand. 623 00:27:44,454 --> 00:27:47,916 The rear lanyard does nothing to help you hold on to it. 624 00:27:47,916 --> 00:27:49,877 I'm gonna take a few swings to make sure this blade is safe. 625 00:27:49,877 --> 00:27:51,378 - We'll see how it does. 626 00:28:00,721 --> 00:28:02,973 - It's not a phenomenally sharp blade, 627 00:28:02,973 --> 00:28:04,558 but it will cut. 628 00:28:04,558 --> 00:28:07,519 Congratulations, your knife has made the cut. 629 00:28:07,519 --> 00:28:09,813 - Thank you. - Good luck. 630 00:28:09,813 --> 00:28:13,233 - I love competing. I love trying new things. 631 00:28:13,233 --> 00:28:17,779 And I'm gonna attack that course with everything I have. 632 00:28:17,779 --> 00:28:19,448 - Brian Everett. 633 00:28:19,448 --> 00:28:21,366 Not only is he the second 634 00:28:21,366 --> 00:28:22,868 Filipino martial artist today, 635 00:28:22,868 --> 00:28:24,494 but he's the third competitor 636 00:28:24,494 --> 00:28:26,496 we've seen wielding a kukri. 637 00:28:26,496 --> 00:28:29,666 - What I want to know, is that Filipino martial arts 638 00:28:29,666 --> 00:28:32,169 fighting style ideal for this kukri? 639 00:28:32,169 --> 00:28:33,754 It's a different blade fighting; 640 00:28:33,754 --> 00:28:36,924 it's more self-defense, versus chopping. 641 00:28:36,924 --> 00:28:39,426 - Ryan believes his Filipino martial arts training 642 00:28:39,426 --> 00:28:41,053 will help him. 643 00:28:41,053 --> 00:28:42,220 We're gonna see if that's true. 644 00:28:44,514 --> 00:28:45,974 Ryan's on a mission. 645 00:28:45,974 --> 00:28:48,310 First one down. Second one down. 646 00:28:48,310 --> 00:28:52,773 No problem whatsoever. 647 00:28:52,773 --> 00:28:54,358 - This is what it's made for. 648 00:28:54,358 --> 00:28:56,526 It's made for chopping through stuff. 649 00:28:56,526 --> 00:28:59,404 So, he chose the right blade for Trail Blazer. 650 00:28:59,404 --> 00:29:03,283 Let's see how he stacks against Stick and Move. 651 00:29:03,283 --> 00:29:05,369 - What do you think, Tu? 652 00:29:05,369 --> 00:29:07,454 - Well, he's attacking it like the Filipino martial arts; 653 00:29:07,454 --> 00:29:10,415 he's attacking angle one and then he's returning angle two. 654 00:29:10,415 --> 00:29:11,959 And his martial art's coming into play. 655 00:29:11,959 --> 00:29:13,669 Look at his non-blade hand. 656 00:29:13,669 --> 00:29:15,504 He's keeping that out front to utilize 657 00:29:15,504 --> 00:29:17,798 that as stability as he's swinging. 658 00:29:17,798 --> 00:29:19,883 - Counterweight reaches the ground. 659 00:29:19,883 --> 00:29:22,844 He's moving on. 660 00:29:22,844 --> 00:29:24,846 Oh. 661 00:29:24,846 --> 00:29:27,432 Great line of attack. 662 00:29:27,432 --> 00:29:28,767 Weight hits the ground. 663 00:29:28,767 --> 00:29:31,061 - Hit it down at an angle. 664 00:29:31,061 --> 00:29:32,479 Hit it low. 665 00:29:32,479 --> 00:29:35,774 - Beautiful, all three down. 666 00:29:35,774 --> 00:29:38,318 On to Ice Pick. 667 00:29:38,318 --> 00:29:40,946 Top of the ice, gonna take him a little bit of time. 668 00:29:40,946 --> 00:29:44,324 - Now he has to dig down to try to find that pipe. 669 00:29:44,324 --> 00:29:46,201 He should have attacked it at those corners, 670 00:29:46,201 --> 00:29:47,369 which he's doing right now. 671 00:29:47,369 --> 00:29:49,204 He's using a lot of force. 672 00:29:49,204 --> 00:29:52,374 His fatigue is gonna start setting in. 673 00:29:52,374 --> 00:29:54,251 - See the red liquid present. 674 00:29:54,251 --> 00:29:57,295 He steps up to Lifeline. 675 00:29:57,295 --> 00:30:00,632 - Notice he's breathing hard. It's all about angles. 676 00:30:00,632 --> 00:30:02,259 - And follow through. 677 00:30:02,259 --> 00:30:04,094 He's off. 678 00:30:04,094 --> 00:30:06,555 Remember, no resistance from a dangling target. 679 00:30:06,555 --> 00:30:08,265 And it didn't matter on the first one. 680 00:30:08,265 --> 00:30:10,267 - You see how he came in on a downward angle. 681 00:30:10,267 --> 00:30:12,060 - On to the fish! 682 00:30:16,857 --> 00:30:19,317 Rushed through the fish, 683 00:30:19,317 --> 00:30:20,986 did not get a clean cut through. 684 00:30:20,986 --> 00:30:22,738 - That's a powerful strike 685 00:30:22,738 --> 00:30:24,322 coming down at angle one, 686 00:30:24,322 --> 00:30:25,949 but he didn't follow through with it. 687 00:30:25,949 --> 00:30:27,451 - I thought it would be like butter, 688 00:30:27,451 --> 00:30:29,953 and, uh, it surprised me. 689 00:30:37,794 --> 00:30:41,298 - Jacob, Jon, Chris, and Wayne, 690 00:30:41,298 --> 00:30:44,760 all four of you completed Knife Fight. 691 00:30:44,760 --> 00:30:46,762 You should all be very proud. 692 00:30:46,762 --> 00:30:51,808 But, only two of you move on to Dead Run. 693 00:30:51,808 --> 00:30:57,481 Jacob, your time was one minute and eleven seconds. 694 00:31:00,525 --> 00:31:02,652 Looks like you're moving onto Dead Run. 695 00:31:02,652 --> 00:31:05,405 - You better get ready. 696 00:31:05,405 --> 00:31:07,949 - Yes, sir. 697 00:31:07,949 --> 00:31:12,370 - With a time of 58 seconds, and our fastest time today, 698 00:31:12,370 --> 00:31:16,208 the competitor who will face Jacob is... 699 00:31:21,421 --> 00:31:23,757 Wayne. 700 00:31:23,757 --> 00:31:25,967 Congratulations. 701 00:31:25,967 --> 00:31:28,261 Chris and Jon, 702 00:31:28,261 --> 00:31:30,806 Jacob and Wayne put up better times. 703 00:31:30,806 --> 00:31:33,100 You will not move on to Dead Run. 704 00:31:33,100 --> 00:31:36,311 Take your blades and go. 705 00:31:36,311 --> 00:31:39,397 - I channeled a berserker right out from my heart. 706 00:31:39,397 --> 00:31:42,859 I messed up a little bit, but I think I had a good run. 707 00:31:42,859 --> 00:31:45,028 I felt good about it. 708 00:31:45,028 --> 00:31:49,658 - Jacob, Wayne. It's time to go outside. 709 00:31:49,658 --> 00:31:51,284 Let's do this. 710 00:32:00,919 --> 00:32:04,256 Wayne Melligan turned in the best time on Knife Fight, 711 00:32:04,256 --> 00:32:05,549 no penalties, 712 00:32:05,549 --> 00:32:07,425 58 seconds. 713 00:32:07,425 --> 00:32:10,303 That still is hard to believe. 714 00:32:10,303 --> 00:32:13,723 I cannot wait to see what's gonna happen. 715 00:32:13,723 --> 00:32:16,351 While Knife Fight was the ultimate test of blades, 716 00:32:16,351 --> 00:32:18,812 Dead Run is the ultimate test of 717 00:32:18,812 --> 00:32:22,274 speed, timing, accuracy, and precision. 718 00:32:22,274 --> 00:32:24,025 Steak Knife: 719 00:32:24,025 --> 00:32:26,444 from the platform, cut each steak in half. 720 00:32:26,444 --> 00:32:29,030 A solid slice will keep the swing moving. 721 00:32:29,030 --> 00:32:30,615 Extinguisher: 722 00:32:30,615 --> 00:32:32,534 cut the rope, release the bottle, 723 00:32:32,534 --> 00:32:35,662 cut the bottle on the downswing to extinguish the flame. 724 00:32:35,662 --> 00:32:37,581 Weight Cut: cut the necessary 725 00:32:37,581 --> 00:32:39,249 40 pounds each from the meat 726 00:32:39,249 --> 00:32:41,293 and the ice block to advance. 727 00:32:41,293 --> 00:32:42,669 Free Fall: you cut 728 00:32:42,669 --> 00:32:44,504 each watermelon as it drops, 729 00:32:44,504 --> 00:32:47,549 only exposed red fruit counts. 730 00:32:47,549 --> 00:32:50,051 Strike Zone: behind that curtain is 731 00:32:50,051 --> 00:32:52,596 a variety of objects that you must attack. 732 00:32:52,596 --> 00:32:54,181 Cut the rope to bring down the curtain 733 00:32:54,181 --> 00:32:56,057 and the objects are revealed. 734 00:32:56,057 --> 00:32:58,685 Every object must be cut in half. 735 00:32:58,685 --> 00:33:00,854 Dead Run ends with Fire Storm, 736 00:33:00,854 --> 00:33:03,690 where you must cut two ropes to release the platform, 737 00:33:03,690 --> 00:33:05,859 fight exhaustion to ascend the stairs, 738 00:33:05,859 --> 00:33:09,279 and the clock stops only if you can make one final chop 739 00:33:09,279 --> 00:33:11,823 to a stack of hard sugar cane. 740 00:33:11,823 --> 00:33:14,993 In Dead Run, the clock never stops. 741 00:33:14,993 --> 00:33:16,953 For every challenge not completed, 742 00:33:16,953 --> 00:33:20,248 time penalties will be added. 743 00:33:20,248 --> 00:33:22,250 - What's the difference between this course and that first one? 744 00:33:24,002 --> 00:33:25,837 That I will be walking away the champion today. 745 00:33:27,923 --> 00:33:29,424 - Here he goes, Steak Knife. 746 00:33:29,424 --> 00:33:31,301 - It's a heavy blade. 747 00:33:31,301 --> 00:33:34,387 His timing and accuracy needs to be on point. 748 00:33:34,387 --> 00:33:36,306 He's moving with a purpose. 749 00:33:36,306 --> 00:33:38,767 That reach is definitely helping him out. 750 00:33:38,767 --> 00:33:40,977 - Oh, look. - Missed the last one. 751 00:33:40,977 --> 00:33:43,647 Now he has to wait for that thing to swing 752 00:33:43,647 --> 00:33:44,981 all the way around again. - Yep. 753 00:33:47,317 --> 00:33:49,319 - Still hasn't cut through, 754 00:33:49,319 --> 00:33:50,695 lost a lot of time 755 00:33:50,695 --> 00:33:53,031 and he took a penalty there. 756 00:33:53,031 --> 00:33:55,075 Now, he's off to Extinguisher. 757 00:33:59,829 --> 00:34:01,915 First bottle, nailed it. 758 00:34:01,915 --> 00:34:05,919 Second bottle... 759 00:34:05,919 --> 00:34:08,046 nailed it! 760 00:34:08,046 --> 00:34:10,507 Weight of the blade's getting it done. 761 00:34:12,842 --> 00:34:16,846 He missed the third flame because his timing was off. 762 00:34:22,018 --> 00:34:24,229 It did not extinguish the flame. 763 00:34:24,229 --> 00:34:26,398 He incurred a couple penalties now. 764 00:34:26,398 --> 00:34:28,608 Here is where we believe he has 765 00:34:28,608 --> 00:34:30,610 the advantage with that size blade. 766 00:34:30,610 --> 00:34:32,570 Static targets. 767 00:34:34,948 --> 00:34:37,325 Just destroying that meat. 768 00:34:37,325 --> 00:34:40,287 But he's swinging the blade with such force, 769 00:34:40,287 --> 00:34:42,956 the weight is not landing in the scale. 770 00:34:42,956 --> 00:34:44,374 The problem is, there's no more weight 771 00:34:44,374 --> 00:34:46,167 to put in the scale. 772 00:34:46,167 --> 00:34:48,545 It's gone. 773 00:34:48,545 --> 00:34:52,048 He's not sure. He's wasting some time here. 774 00:34:52,048 --> 00:34:53,717 Into the ice. 775 00:34:55,510 --> 00:34:57,137 - Wow, he cut through that fast! 776 00:34:57,137 --> 00:34:59,723 - Four hacks and that ice is gone. 777 00:34:59,723 --> 00:35:03,351 But, with the meat, he was short 12 pounds. 778 00:35:03,351 --> 00:35:05,645 Moving on to Free Fall. 779 00:35:05,645 --> 00:35:07,397 With the weight of the blade, 780 00:35:07,397 --> 00:35:09,816 a moving target could present a problem. 781 00:35:09,816 --> 00:35:11,735 - His first one. 782 00:35:11,735 --> 00:35:13,278 - Do you think he was fatigued there, at all? 783 00:35:13,278 --> 00:35:15,947 - I think so. - He got the second one. 784 00:35:15,947 --> 00:35:17,490 He got the third. 785 00:35:19,326 --> 00:35:21,995 Oh, he got it. 786 00:35:21,995 --> 00:35:23,663 Sliced right through that one. 787 00:35:26,958 --> 00:35:28,752 Missed that one. 788 00:35:28,752 --> 00:35:31,963 The weight of the blade, the speed of the watermelons, 789 00:35:31,963 --> 00:35:36,009 that's a combination of two things he cannot conquer. 790 00:35:36,009 --> 00:35:37,969 Now, he goes to Strike Zone. 791 00:35:37,969 --> 00:35:42,891 Each object must be cut in half in order to advance. 792 00:35:42,891 --> 00:35:44,601 - See how he's doubled up on that blade, 793 00:35:44,601 --> 00:35:46,227 doubling up the handle. 794 00:35:46,227 --> 00:35:48,271 He has powerful swings going on right there. 795 00:35:48,271 --> 00:35:50,649 - Jeez. 796 00:35:50,649 --> 00:35:52,025 That blade weight is not a problem. 797 00:35:53,109 --> 00:35:54,611 - Absolutely destroying 798 00:35:54,611 --> 00:35:55,987 the water container! 799 00:35:55,987 --> 00:35:57,530 - Nice. - Two-handed chop. 800 00:35:57,530 --> 00:35:58,490 - That's how I would have done it, 801 00:35:58,490 --> 00:36:00,492 two-handed chop. 802 00:36:00,492 --> 00:36:02,952 There's no stopping that thing. 803 00:36:02,952 --> 00:36:06,539 - The sharpness of that blade is not even in question here. 804 00:36:08,625 --> 00:36:09,709 Look at that. 805 00:36:09,709 --> 00:36:11,503 - Moving on, Fire Storm. 806 00:36:11,503 --> 00:36:13,296 Last obstacle. 807 00:36:13,296 --> 00:36:15,924 Cut the two ropes, drop the platform... 808 00:36:18,176 --> 00:36:19,511 Ascend the stairs, 809 00:36:19,511 --> 00:36:20,679 cut the sugar cane 810 00:36:20,679 --> 00:36:23,181 and your time is revealed. 811 00:36:24,933 --> 00:36:26,434 - Yeah! 812 00:36:26,434 --> 00:36:27,894 - And his time is... 813 00:36:33,149 --> 00:36:36,069 7 minutes, 15 seconds. 814 00:36:36,069 --> 00:36:39,656 Respectable run through, except for the fact that... 815 00:36:39,656 --> 00:36:41,950 that time is pumped up 816 00:36:41,950 --> 00:36:44,953 because of every one of those penalties he incurred. 817 00:36:44,953 --> 00:36:47,872 - That may put him behind, we'll see. 818 00:36:53,837 --> 00:36:55,505 - Fast run from Wayne, 819 00:36:55,505 --> 00:36:58,550 albeit incurring a number of penalties. 820 00:36:58,550 --> 00:37:02,053 A quick, clean run by Jacob, he takes the cake. 821 00:37:02,053 --> 00:37:04,472 - I've chopped pine trees with this blade. 822 00:37:04,472 --> 00:37:06,933 I've chopped deer heads off with this blade. 823 00:37:06,933 --> 00:37:11,312 - Here he goes. 824 00:37:15,275 --> 00:37:17,235 Uh-oh, missed one. 825 00:37:17,235 --> 00:37:19,738 Oh, great cuts there. Got one more coming. 826 00:37:19,738 --> 00:37:22,699 Second time around. 827 00:37:22,699 --> 00:37:24,451 Nice! 828 00:37:24,451 --> 00:37:26,828 That's a deceptively tricky challenge. 829 00:37:26,828 --> 00:37:29,456 As he makes his way to Extinguisher, 830 00:37:29,456 --> 00:37:31,249 what's your prediction here? 831 00:37:31,249 --> 00:37:33,126 - I think that he may have a hard time here, 832 00:37:33,126 --> 00:37:35,170 with the length of that blade. 833 00:37:35,170 --> 00:37:37,005 If he cuts too early on this one, 834 00:37:37,005 --> 00:37:40,508 that water is not gonna reach that candle. 835 00:37:40,508 --> 00:37:42,844 - Hand-eye coordination. Missed it on the first. 836 00:37:42,844 --> 00:37:45,054 He's losing a bit of momentum here. 837 00:37:45,054 --> 00:37:48,641 Got it, but the water did not extinguish the flame. 838 00:37:48,641 --> 00:37:52,771 - He needs to find that sweet spot. 839 00:37:52,771 --> 00:37:55,273 - The flame did not go out. 840 00:37:55,273 --> 00:37:58,193 First two are still lit. 841 00:37:58,193 --> 00:38:00,320 - Third. - Got it. 842 00:38:02,071 --> 00:38:04,949 - Missed the fourth, first swing. 843 00:38:04,949 --> 00:38:07,494 Got to take his time, collect his thoughts. 844 00:38:09,621 --> 00:38:11,623 Still lit. 845 00:38:11,623 --> 00:38:14,459 Three penalties. He's moving on to Weight Cut. 846 00:38:14,459 --> 00:38:18,046 - That ice tears up the blade, so it's about that durability. 847 00:38:21,758 --> 00:38:23,343 Different approach here, he's attacking the ice first. 848 00:38:23,343 --> 00:38:25,678 - Different approach but he destroyed it. 849 00:38:25,678 --> 00:38:28,264 Now, here is where Wayne had an issue. 850 00:38:28,264 --> 00:38:30,433 - With the shorter blade, he should be a little bit 851 00:38:30,433 --> 00:38:32,602 more precision to how he is gonna hit this thing. 852 00:38:32,602 --> 00:38:35,772 - Tell you what, he is going through it quick. 853 00:38:35,772 --> 00:38:38,983 Making up time on his way to Free Fall. 854 00:38:38,983 --> 00:38:41,778 - With a big knife, he could have 855 00:38:41,778 --> 00:38:43,279 some problems with his timing. 856 00:38:43,279 --> 00:38:44,447 - Here he goes. 857 00:38:45,907 --> 00:38:48,076 Oh, got the first one. 858 00:38:48,076 --> 00:38:49,577 Got the second one. 859 00:38:49,577 --> 00:38:50,703 Upwards strokes there, 860 00:38:50,703 --> 00:38:52,455 looking like a good idea. 861 00:38:55,083 --> 00:38:57,335 I think he missed that one. 862 00:38:57,335 --> 00:39:00,630 - See how he's keeping his blade centerline to his body. 863 00:39:00,630 --> 00:39:03,174 That reduces the amount of swing that he needs. 864 00:39:08,012 --> 00:39:11,099 - Beautiful job. He's on to Strike Zone. 865 00:39:11,099 --> 00:39:13,768 Each object must be cut in half in order to advance. 866 00:39:17,856 --> 00:39:20,608 The sugar cane giving him some problems. 867 00:39:20,608 --> 00:39:23,403 - That blade maybe getting dull. 868 00:39:23,403 --> 00:39:25,780 - He did not get through the first container, 869 00:39:25,780 --> 00:39:28,741 that will be a penalty. 870 00:39:28,741 --> 00:39:31,744 Wow! 871 00:39:31,744 --> 00:39:33,621 Made pretty darn quick work of those bottles. 872 00:39:33,621 --> 00:39:35,832 - Oh, absolutely. - Here he goes with the fish. 873 00:39:37,250 --> 00:39:38,710 - Right in half. 874 00:39:46,009 --> 00:39:49,804 - Oh, he is swinging that thing with some force. 875 00:39:49,804 --> 00:39:53,308 Uh-oh, the sharpness of the blade, an issue here. 876 00:39:53,308 --> 00:39:55,727 - He needs to stop and recollect his thoughts. 877 00:39:55,727 --> 00:39:57,478 He's not planting that foot. 878 00:39:57,478 --> 00:39:59,606 He's not applying the proper swinging. 879 00:39:59,606 --> 00:40:03,735 - That blade is suffering, and his time as well. 880 00:40:05,278 --> 00:40:06,779 Here he goes. 881 00:40:06,779 --> 00:40:08,990 On to Firestorm, last one. 882 00:40:08,990 --> 00:40:10,950 Cut the two ropes, drops the platform, 883 00:40:10,950 --> 00:40:12,535 ascends the stairs, 884 00:40:12,535 --> 00:40:14,454 cuts the sugar cane, time revealed. 885 00:40:22,337 --> 00:40:24,547 Nice, right through the sugar canes. 886 00:40:24,547 --> 00:40:26,424 One slap, done. 887 00:40:26,424 --> 00:40:29,594 The question is, is it enough? 888 00:40:29,594 --> 00:40:31,971 Two competitors fly through the course, 889 00:40:31,971 --> 00:40:34,015 but Jacob had 8 penalties, 890 00:40:34,015 --> 00:40:35,808 Wayne had 19. 891 00:40:35,808 --> 00:40:39,395 - Anybody's game. - It's anybody's game. 892 00:40:39,395 --> 00:40:42,315 7:15, Wayne's time. 893 00:40:42,315 --> 00:40:44,984 Jacob's time is... 894 00:40:47,320 --> 00:40:49,989 5:01. - Jacob takes it. 895 00:40:49,989 --> 00:40:51,991 - Whoo! 896 00:40:51,991 --> 00:40:53,534 - Look at that happiness. 897 00:40:53,534 --> 00:40:55,703 Jacob is on top of the world. 898 00:40:55,703 --> 00:40:58,665 Youngest competitor to compete 899 00:40:58,665 --> 00:41:00,959 and he is the winner. 900 00:41:03,628 --> 00:41:06,464 - Yo, man, you got me. 901 00:41:06,464 --> 00:41:08,967 Eh. Lost it, man. 902 00:41:08,967 --> 00:41:11,803 Stupid mistakes cost me. 903 00:41:11,803 --> 00:41:13,805 I think probably about half my time 904 00:41:13,805 --> 00:41:15,556 on that clock was penalties. 905 00:41:15,556 --> 00:41:17,016 - Good job, Jacob. 906 00:41:17,016 --> 00:41:19,686 Way to go, kid! 907 00:41:19,686 --> 00:41:21,938 - I can't believe I won. 908 00:41:21,938 --> 00:41:24,399 I--I'm still in shock about it all. 909 00:41:24,399 --> 00:41:26,734 My blade performed great. 910 00:41:26,734 --> 00:41:30,071 Honestly, I don't think I could ask for anything more of it. 911 00:41:30,071 --> 00:41:31,406 - Congratulations. - Thank you, sir. 912 00:41:31,406 --> 00:41:33,116 - We'll see you at the finale. 913 00:41:33,116 --> 00:41:34,993 Soak it up. Not too much, though. 914 00:41:34,993 --> 00:41:36,786 - Can't wait to see you in the finals. 915 00:41:36,786 --> 00:41:40,665 - Mom, Dad, hey guys. I won. 916 00:41:40,665 --> 00:41:42,375 I'm going to the championship round.