Episode
Forged in Fire: Military History Tribute (Naval Cutlass)
Overview
In a special military themed episode, four bladesmiths, all veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, dive into the fray when they are tasked with forging a combat knife from an anti-tank hedgehog. After two grueling rounds of competition filled with frustration and a medical emergency, the final two smiths advance and head back to their home forges to recreate another military favorite, the M1917 Naval Cutlass. Which veteran has the mettle to drive to glory and earn the rank of Forged in Fire Champion?
Details
- Series
- Forged in Fire
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 12
- Air date
- 2018-05-28
- Runtime
- 42 min
Episode context
Military History Tribute (Naval Cutlass) is Episode 12 in Season 5 of Forged in Fire. It aired on 2018-05-28. The runtime is 42 min.
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Episode 11: The Two-Handed Sword
The smiths are forced to harvest steel from motorcycles to forge blades in their signature style, but things don't go according to plan; and after an intense race to the finish, the final two competitors have only five days to recreate a giant Indian two-handed sword.
Episode 13: Horseman's Axe
Four bladesmiths are pushed to their limits when they each must forge a signature blade from small springs of steel. Wonky welds and broken billets cause major setbacks that must be corrected before the time runs out. Ultimately, two smiths manage to turn their setbacks into comebacks to secure a spot in the final round where they must recreate the deadly Horseman's Axe. Which smith will join the ranks of Forged In Fire champions and return home with the $10,000 prize?
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Episode 9: The Navaja
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Episode 15: Kelewang
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Episode 16: Bagh Nakh
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Episode 7: The Karabela
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Episode 6: Ultimate Team Challenge (The Chinese Dao)
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Episode 18: Pioneer Sword
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