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For this episode, 3 smiths had to make their own versions of the spiked ball and chain flail. Holy Cow! What an amazingly badass weapon, and they had to make every component. Seriously crazy for a first round challenge! Then the finalists had to recreate Joan of Arc's sword. We got some fantastic quality swords. Overall, this was a great episode! Also available on YouTube, just search Fans of the Forge!   SEND US A VOICE MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/fans-of-the-forge/message Enter our 1000 Subscriber giveaway here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BwEpwq4hjUd/ Also available on YouTube, just search for Fans of the Forge! Our Social Media: Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fansoftheforge/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/FansoftheForge Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fansoftheforge/

For this episode, we dive into the new show, Master of Arms and discuss the differences and similarities between it and Forged in Fire. We also give it the wrap up treatment, breaking down the episode and going into specifics on how the competitors did, as well as giving an overall opinion of what we thought of the show. Keep an eye out for more Master of Arms wrap ups! Also available on YouTube, just search for Fans of the Forge!    SEND US A VOICE MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/fans-of-the-forge/message Enter our 1000 Subscriber giveaway here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BwEpwq4hjUd/ Also available on YouTube, just search for Fans of the Forge! Our Social Media: Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fansoftheforge/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/FansoftheForge Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fansoftheforge/

We recently heard from some of the season 1 Knife or Death contestants, and we agreed that it makes sense that some of these great competitors get the chance to tell their experiences with the Knife Fight and Dead Run courses in Season 1. Bladesmith Pat Biggin is first up, talking about his KoD run on Season 1, Episode 1 - The Last Samurai, his thoughts on Season 2, and going more in depth about his forging experience.  Check him out here:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/howling_wolf_knifeworks/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/howlingwolfknifeworks/  Also available on YouTube, just search for Fans of the Forge!    SEND US A VOICE MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/fans-of-the-forge/message Enter our 1000 Subscriber giveaway here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BwEpwq4hjUd/ Also available on YouTube, just search for Fans of the Forge! Our Social Media: Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fansoftheforge/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/FansoftheForge Official Instagram: https://www

For this episode, the course layout was changed up a bit, and they got rid of the overall run through of each course at the beginning, opting instead to describe each obstacle as the first competitor went through them. Also, 1 person didn't make the cut, and it was a battle of the JEFFS. Also available YouTube, just search for Fans of the Forge!    SEND US A VOICE MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/fans-of-the-forge/message Enter our 1000 Subscriber giveaway here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BwEpwq4hjUd/ Also available on YouTube, just search for Fans of the Forge! Our Social Media: Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fansoftheforge/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/FansoftheForge Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fansoftheforge/

For this episode, smiths had to recreate Crusaders Daggers for the first two rounds, and then finalists had to recreate the Steel Takedown Bow, in association with the new Robin Hood movie, starring Jamie Fox and Taron Egerton. This was fun and had some funny moments! Enjoy! Also available YouTube, just search for Fans of the Forge!    SEND US A VOICE MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/fans-of-the-forge/message Enter our 1000 Subscriber giveaway here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BwEpwq4hjUd/ Also available on YouTube, just search for Fans of the Forge! Our Social Media: Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fansoftheforge/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/FansoftheForge Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fansoftheforge/

For this episode, only 1 contestant makes it through Knife fight, and then Dead run was charged up! Great performances by all!    SEND US A VOICE MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/fans-of-the-forge/message Enter our 1000 Subscriber giveaway here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BwEpwq4hjUd/ Also available on YouTube, just search for Fans of the Forge! Our Social Media: Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fansoftheforge/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/FansoftheForge Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fansoftheforge/

For this (NOT A HALLOWEEN) episode, 4 bladesmiths had to make Slasher movie blades in their signature style, and then finalists had to recreate the Grim Reaper's Scythe. This was a very fun episode, with a spooky set and tests to match!    SEND US A VOICE MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/fans-of-the-forge/message Enter our 1000 Subscriber giveaway here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BwEpwq4hjUd/ Also available on YouTube, just search for Fans of the Forge! Our Social Media: Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fansoftheforge/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/FansoftheForge Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fansoftheforge/

For this episode, 6 strong competitors tore through Knife Fight, with 4 completing the course. Then 2 finalists took some severely badass blades into Dead Run, and really wrecked the course. It was a good, if not a little weird, episode!    SEND US A VOICE MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/fans-of-the-forge/message Enter our 1000 Subscriber giveaway here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BwEpwq4hjUd/ Also available on YouTube, just search for Fans of the Forge! Our Social Media: Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fansoftheforge/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/FansoftheForge Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fansoftheforge/

What an episode! The 4 champions from the Farriers, Blacksmiths, Armorers, and Modern Metal Worker episodes came together to compete for $50,000! They first made a Wakizashi, which was the longest blade made as a round 1 weapon ever on the show. The finalists recreated the Nodachi, a truly epic sword. Also, we comment at some point early on about some backlash from a YouTube commenter.    SEND US A VOICE MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/fans-of-the-forge/message Enter our 1000 Subscriber giveaway here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BwEpwq4hjUd/ Also available on YouTube, just search for Fans of the Forge! Our Social Media: Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fansoftheforge/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/FansoftheForge Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fansoftheforge/

We continue our somewhat in depth analysis with this episode! We got some great Knife Fight Runs and then some wicked competitors with wicked blades went through Dead Run! Seriously Badass! Also available on YouTube, just search for Fans of the Forge!    SEND US A VOICE MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/fans-of-the-forge/message Enter our 1000 Subscriber giveaway here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BwEpwq4hjUd/ Also available on YouTube, just search for Fans of the Forge! Our Social Media: Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fansoftheforge/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/FansoftheForge Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fansoftheforge/

For this episode, contestants had to rip apart a sculpture to get canisters to make damascus daggers! Then in round 2, they added a guard! In round 3, the two finalists had to recreate the Flamberge Rapier! It was a fun episode and we are stoked to see the finale of the invitational tournament! Also available on YouTube, just search for Fans of the Forge!    SEND US A VOICE MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/fans-of-the-forge/message Enter our 1000 Subscriber giveaway here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BwEpwq4hjUd/ Also available on YouTube, just search for Fans of the Forge! Our Social Media: Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fansoftheforge/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/FansoftheForge Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fansoftheforge/

For this episode, we saw a number of great competitors take on a new obstacle in Knife Fight, Slice Twice. Then for Dead Run, Keyla took on Eric to see who would go on to the finale! It was a great episode. This season is really shaping up to have a banger of a finale! Also available on YouTube, just search for Fans of the Forge!    SEND US A VOICE MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/fans-of-the-forge/message Enter our 1000 Subscriber giveaway here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BwEpwq4hjUd/ Also available on YouTube, just search for Fans of the Forge! Our Social Media: Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fansoftheforge/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/FansoftheForge Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fansoftheforge/

We recently got the chance to talk with Knife or Death Grand Champion, Michael Allenson! We chatted about his awesome performances in Season 1, his appearance on Forged in Fire, and much more! He's a great dude and was a pleasure to talk to. Thanks for coming on the show, Michael!  Follow Michael:  https://www.facebook.com/allensonarmory/  https://www.instagram.com/allensonarmory/  https://twitter.com/allensonarmory/ Also available YouTube, just search for Fans of the Forge!    SEND US A VOICE MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/fans-of-the-forge/message Enter our 1000 Subscriber giveaway here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BwEpwq4hjUd/ Also available on YouTube, just search for Fans of the Forge! Our Social Media: Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fansoftheforge/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/FansoftheForge Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fansoftheforge/

For this episode, blacksmiths had to use a random tool chest full of items to make damascus blades using baby damascus canisters. Finalists had to recreate the Knightly Poleaxe, a medieval weapon that was part axe, part spear, part hammer, and all badass! Also available on YouTube, just search for Fans of the Forge!    SEND US A VOICE MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/fans-of-the-forge/message Enter our 1000 Subscriber giveaway here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BwEpwq4hjUd/ Also available on YouTube, just search for Fans of the Forge! Our Social Media: Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fansoftheforge/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/FansoftheForge Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fansoftheforge/

We got some new additions to Knife Fight and Dead Run in this episode, a medical evacuation, a whole lot things gettin cut up in this wrap up for Knife or Death - Season 2 Episode 2 (Blade Runners)!    SEND US A VOICE MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/fans-of-the-forge/message Enter our 1000 Subscriber giveaway here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BwEpwq4hjUd/ Also available on YouTube, just search for Fans of the Forge! Our Social Media: Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fansoftheforge/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/FansoftheForge Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fansoftheforge/

For this episode, Armorers had to create their signature blades by salvaging pieces of armor and combining with 2 other types of steel. Then, finalists had to recreate the Hooded Katar, a badass Indian Punching Dagger that was sometimes used in Tiger Hunts! Also available on YouTube, just search for Fans of the Forge!    SEND US A VOICE MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/fans-of-the-forge/message Enter our 1000 Subscriber giveaway here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BwEpwq4hjUd/ Also available on YouTube, just search for Fans of the Forge! Our Social Media: Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fansoftheforge/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/FansoftheForge Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fansoftheforge/

We are breaking ground on our Knife or Death Wrap Ups with the first episode of Season 2, Forged in Fire All Stars! Featuring 7 Forged in Fire Champions, competing on an updated course. We dig the new additions and changes to the course, and this was a good episode to start off the season! Also available on YouTube, just search for Fans of the Forge!    SEND US A VOICE MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/fans-of-the-forge/message Enter our 1000 Subscriber giveaway here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BwEpwq4hjUd/ Also available on YouTube, just search for Fans of the Forge! Our Social Media: Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fansoftheforge/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/FansoftheForge Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fansoftheforge/

For this episode, the Forged in Fire Invitational Tournament is announced. Smiths from 4 different classes will compete for a prize of $50,000! First up, the Farriers, who had to make a San Mai knife from Horseshoes and Farriers' rasps. Finalists then had to recreate the Mortuary Sword!  SEND US A VOICE MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/fans-of-the-forge/message Enter our 1000 Subscriber giveaway here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BwEpwq4hjUd/ Also available on YouTube, just search for Fans of the Forge! Our Social Media: Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fansoftheforge/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/FansoftheForge Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fansoftheforge/

On the last day of Iron Mountain Metal Craft Grudge Match 2018, we got the chance to chat with Forged in Fire Champ, Don Halter, Competitor John Clark, and Fan Favorite, The Smoky Mountain Blacksmith, Robby Bowman!  Follow Don:  https://www.facebook.com/KragAxe  https://twitter.com/KragaxeArmoury  https://www.instagram.com/halterdonald/  https://www.facebook.com/KragAxeArmoury/  Follow John:  https://www.facebook.com/12stitchblades/  https://www.instagram.com/12stitchblades/  Follow Robby:  https://www.facebook.com/IronMountainMetalCraft/    SEND US A VOICE MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/fans-of-the-forge/message Enter our 1000 Subscriber giveaway here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BwEpwq4hjUd/ Also available on YouTube, just search for Fans of the Forge! Our Social Media: Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fansoftheforge/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/FansoftheForge Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fansoftheforge/

This episode features interviews with Perry Johnson, Derek Melton, Big Chris Berry, Billy Helton, Cowboy Peter Szymanski, Joey Lynn, Jason Henderson, Paul K Brown and a quick giveaway chat with Jacek Radko! Thanks for listening!   SEND US A VOICE MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/fans-of-the-forge/message Enter our 1000 Subscriber giveaway here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BwEpwq4hjUd/ Also available on YouTube, just search for Fans of the Forge! Our Social Media: Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fansoftheforge/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/FansoftheForge Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fansoftheforge/