Episode
Forged in Fire: Ben Abbott's Secrets of the Forge
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- Forged in Fire
- Season
- Season 10
- Episode
- Episode 22
- Air date
- 2025-08-20
- Runtime
- 42 min
Episode context
Ben Abbott's Secrets of the Forge is Episode 22 in Season 10 of Forged in Fire. It aired on 2025-08-20. The runtime is 42 min.
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Episode 23: Siberian Forge
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Episode 24: The Melting Point
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Episode 19: Champion's Cup: Survival of the Fittest
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Episode 25: Damascus Go Mai Challenge
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Episode 18: Champion's Cup: Quest for Glory
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Episode 26: Pimp My Knife
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Episode 17: Beat the Judges: Shamshir Showdown
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Episode 27: Junkyard Meltdown
Four smiths must sift through a pile of junk in order to make a signature damascus blade. After an intense couple of rounds, two smiths head back to their home forge to recreate a complex Broadsword featuring an unusual snake-shaped grind.
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 28: Forged Flashbacks
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