Episode
Forged in Fire: Champion's Cup: Survival of the Fittest
Overview
In the second of a three-episode event called the Champion’s Cup, three smiths return for a chance at becoming a two-time winner and having their name forged in history.
Details
- Series
- Forged in Fire
- Season
- Season 10
- Episode
- Episode 19
- Air date
- 2025-08-13
- Runtime
- 42 min
Episode context
Champion's Cup: Survival of the Fittest is Episode 19 in Season 10 of Forged in Fire. It aired on 2025-08-13. The runtime is 42 min.
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Episode 18: Champion's Cup: Quest for Glory
In the first of a three-episode event called the Champion’s Cup, three winning smiths return for a shot at forging their name in Forged in Fire history.
Episode 20: Doug Marcaida's Secrets of the Forge
Doug Marcaida, Forged in Fire judge and edged weapons specialist, reveals his secrets of the forge in this special inside look.
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Episode 21: Champion's Cup: Hunt for Victory
In the finale of the three-episode Champion’s Cup event, three smiths return for a chance to become a two-time winner and have their name forged in history.
Episode 16: Beat the Judges: Tackling the Tizona
Master bladesmiths are challenged to re-create some of history's most iconic edged weapons, then a panel of judges tests the weaponry and decides who is the "Forged in Fire" champion.
Episode 22: Ben Abbott's Secrets of the Forge
Ben Abbott, Forged in Fire competitor turned judge, reveals his secrets of the forge in this special inside look. Ben will disclose how he’s been able to stay undefeated and divulge his most coveted tips and tricks to become a Forged in Fire champion.
Episode 15: Beat the Judges: Machete Master
Some of our top Forged in Fire champions head back to the forge to face their toughest competition yet: one of the judges. Tasked with making an intricate Vaquero Machete, will this former champion have the skills to prove they have what it takes to Beat the Judges?
Episode 23: Siberian Forge
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Episode 14: Beat the Judges: Test of the Best
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Episode 24: The Melting Point
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Episode 13: Beat the Unbeaten: Off the Hook
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Episode 25: Damascus Go Mai Challenge
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