Forged in Fire - Season 5 - Eps 23: The Sawback Hunting Sword
Four bladesmiths are taken out of the forge and transported to the great outdoors, where they struggle to forge a blade in the noonday sun. They must forage for outdoor materials and crank a coal forge, which leaves some scrambling to the end. After a second smith falters during testing, the two remaining smiths return to their home forges to create the ultimate wilderness weapon: the German sawback hunting sword
About Forged in Fire
Title: Forged in Fire
First Air Date: 2015-06-22
Last Air Date: 2024-11-27
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 7.8/10 (from 144 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 11
Total Episodes: 251
Network: History
Genres: Reality
Production Companies: Railsplitter Pictures, Outpost Entertainment
Synopsis
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.
Cast
David Lain Baker
Self - Judge
Doug Marcaida
Self - Judge
