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Forged in Fire

Forged in Fire

20157.810 Seasons263 EpisodesReturning Series

Overview

Competitors re-create weapons from historical periods ranging from Japanese katanas to medieval broadswords to ancient throwing blades. Each entry is judged on its artistry as well as its functionality and accuracy.

Created by Paul Buccieri
NetworksHistory

Top Cast

David Lain Baker

David Lain Baker

Self - Judge

Doug Marcaida

Doug Marcaida

Self - Judge

Themes & Keywords

weapons historyreality competitionmetal workbladesmith

About Forged in Fire

Forged in Fire is a reality series that first aired in 2015 exploring themes of weapons history, reality competition, metal work, bladesmith. Created by Paul Buccieri, it stars David Lain Baker, Doug Marcaida. Competitors re-create weapons from historical periods ranging from Japanese katanas to medieval broadswords to ancient throwing blades. Each entry is judged on its artistry as well as its functionality and accuracy.

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