Four smiths must forge signature blades from W-1 steel without the aid of any electricity (i.e., in candlelight during a “blackout”). The two finalists return to their home forges to…

The defending smithing champion seeks to retain his title by building a Gladiator favorite: the Kopis.

The first-ever knife fight; competitors bring their best blade; after two rounds, only one will survive the knife fight and walk away with $10,000.

The smiths have five hours to create any blade they want; the winner moves straight to the final challenge.

Four bladesmiths must each forge judge Ben Abbott’s favorite blade, the Celtic ring knife, using the San Mai technique; the final two competitors return to their home forges to re-create…

Four blade smiths must salvage steel from a junkyard to create a signature blade using a hand-cranked coal forge.

Four smiths are tasked with creating signature blades from 1095 steel. As time ticks by, new parameters will be added, keeping the smiths on their toes. Ultimately, two smiths make…

Four bladesmiths are challenged with forging a canister Damascus knife using only steel wool and 1095 powder; the final two head home to re-create an important weapon from North American…