Fans Of The Forge

We sat down to do an interview with Forged in Fire Champion, Spicy Mike Kerley, of Season 5 - Episode 26, Qinglong Ji! Chris had taken him to task about the whole hot sauce on a banana bit that made it on the show, and in turn Mike challenged Chris to a spice off. Poorly planned on Chris' part, he settled on a ghost pepper hot sauce while Mike went with an assortment of fresh peppers. Next time, we will coordinate so we have the same peppers. Thanks for coming on the show, Spicy Mike!  Follow Spicy Mike:  https://www.facebook.com/michael.kerley.58  https://www.facebook.com/7thdragonknifeworks/  https://www.instagram.com/7thdragonknifeworks/  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

For this episode, contestants were tasked with creating blades from elevator cable, and then finalists had to recreate the Landsknecht Sword! Lots of metal was heated and forged! 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 were tasked with making damascus blades from 3 different types of steel plates. Finalists had to make a STEEL CROSSBOW?? WHAT??? Pretty impressive episode. Congrats JD on your win! Also available in video form, just search YouTube 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 sat down with Forged in Fire Champion (S2E3 - Scottish Claymore and Competitor in Champion's Edition S3E11 - The Pata) Scott Thomas at Iron Mountain Metal Craft Grudge Match 2018, to talk about his 2 appearances on Forged in Fire! Scott is an awesome smith, who was forging knives from start to finish with no power tools during the 3 days at Grudge Match! At Grudge Match 2018, we got the chance to sit down with ABS Mastersmith and Forged in Fire Fan Favorite, Ray Kirk! He has a wealth of knowledge and was nice enough to chat about both of his appearances on Forged in Fire! Thanks Ray! Stay tuned til the very end for a cameo from Josh Weston!  Follow Ray: https://www.facebook.com/ray.kirk.5 https://www.instagram.com/rakerknives/  Follow Scott: https://www.facebook.com/Buccaneer-Forge-881753351863000/    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 searc

On this episode, we chat with Jo Smith from Forged in Fire Season 3, Episode 9 - The Pandat as well as Knife or Death Season 1. Then we interview Fan Favorite Chad Osborne, from Season 2, Episode 7 - The Shotel and Season 4, Episode 5 - The Panabas. And then champions J. Alex Ruiz and Jeff Wagenaar takeover the show to talk about Jeff's win on Season 5, Episode 2 - The Schiavona!  Follow Alex and Jeff: https://www.facebook.com/Inferno-Forge-327561847702834/  https://www.facebook.com/volundirsforge/  https://www.instagram.com/volundr_forge/  Follow Jo Smith:  https://silveranvilblades.com/  https://www.facebook.com/silveranvilblades/  https://www.instagram.com/silveranvilblades/  Follow Chad:  http://www.osborneforge.com/  https://www.facebook.com/OsborneForge/  https://www.instagram.com/osborneforge/   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/

Continuing on with day 2 of Iron Mountain Metal Craft Grudge Match 2018, we interview Paul Happy, from Season 3 Episode 5 - Kora Sword and we interviewed Jim McGuinn, from Season 5 Episode 12 - Naval Cutlass!! https://www.facebook.com/PWHappyKnives/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100013228337794    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 day 2 of Iron Mountain Metal Craft Grudge Match 2018, we got down to interviews, starting with Jason Redick, the Forged in Fire Champion for Season 2 Episode 6 - Nepalese Kukri!  https://www.instagram.com/angrygiantforge/  https://www.etsy.com/shop/AngryGiantForge   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 a chance to chat with Forged in Fire Champion for Season 5 Episode 7 - The Karabela, Ethan Kempf! @kempfforge Ethan contacted us after finding our podcast, and graciously offered to come on for an interview, even after we called him a weirdo hippie in our wrap up for his episode! We had a delightful conversation with Ethan, discussing his appearance on Forged in Fire, his current work as a full-time bladesmith, expanding into the creation of ceremonial knives, and more!  Follow Ethan here: https://www.instagram.com/kempfforge/  And look for him at BLADE WEST, October 5-7, 2018, at Table 5E! Thanks Ethan for chatting with us!    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

For this episode, we go to Tinseltown (in spirit)! The contestants recreate Rambo's survival knife, and then the finalists had to make their version of a 1000 layer Damascus katana, as shown in Kill Bill. This was a really fun episode, with lots of silliness, and some really awesome weapons. Also available in video form, just search YouTube 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, Apprentice/Master Pairs had to forge Trench knives, while taking turns in 30 minute intervals. Then, finalists had to recreate the Chinese Dao)! This was a lot of fun and a good change to the format. It made for a very interesting episode to see how the Masters coached the Apprentices.  Disclaimer: We have minimal experience with bladesmithing, but we really dig this show. And we are seriously considering building our own home 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 forge signature blades using the metal and wood of a whiskey barrel. Also, we go off on some crazy Spicy Mike tangents. Finalists had to recreate the Qinglong Ji! Another great episode in the books!    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, Forged in Fire Champion Ashé Cravenock joined us to discuss his appearance on Forged in Fire, where he won the Sengese episode! Contestants had to make blades from scissors, then add D guards. Finalists had to recreate the Sengese! It was great talking with Ashé!  Follow Ashé!  https://www.instagram.com/ashe.and.hammer/  https://www.etsy.com/shop/AsheAndHammer   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 were making a whole lot of Railroad Spike Knives, and then finalists had to recreate the Arming Sword. And there was some interesting surprises!    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 interview, we got Connor J. Myers-Norton on the line to talk about his win on Season 5 Episode 22 - Kilij! We had an interesting and fun chat with Connor, learning a lot about his episode of the show and his shop, Igneous Edged Tools!  Thanks to Connor for coming on the show with us! Check him out!  https://www.igneousedgedtools.com/  https://www.instagram.com/igneousedgedtools/  https://www.instagram.com/connor_j._myersnorton/    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 forge San Mai knives, using coal forges, in the woods! Then finalists had to recreate the Sawback Hunting Sword! It was a solid 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/

In this interview, we chatted with Jason Nass about the controversial finish to his Forged in Fire appearance (S5 E8 - Zande Spear), his time on the show, blacksmithing, and much more. Thanks Jason, for coming on the show! Be sure to check out the end for a cameo from Jason's parents.  Follow  Jason: Website: http://www.hammerandthistle.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonnassblacksmith/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/marquiswargoth  Western Reserve Artist Blacksmith Association: https://www.facebook.com/wraba.neo/    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, bladesmiths had to create knives from a 3" ball bearing, survive an antler chop, and then recreate the kilij!  Disclaimer: We have minimal experience with bladesmithing, but we really dig this show. And we are seriously considering building our own home 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/

In this episode, contestants were tasked with using some BIG NUTS to make a signature blade, cast bronze pommels using a foundry, and recreate the awesome Celtic Anthropomorphic Sword. Congrats to Bill Behnke on his well deserved win!  Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billbehnke/  Follow Cole: https://www.instagram.com/cole_forged_creations/    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/

In this very chill and informative interview, we met with Theo Nazz at his shop in Brooklyn, NY and discussed his two appearances on Forged in Fire, his teaching techniques, video games, and much more! We learned so much in the afternoon we spent with Theo, and we can't wait to hang with him again! Also, there's a very special surprise moment at the end of the video :)  Follow Theo:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theorocknazz/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjzoeOLdYg_5FfCbgWbyXmA  Website: http://theorocknazz.com/classes  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Theo-Rock-Nazz-LLC-1737739216241868/?hc_ref=ARRdFiyJmZgKUQkBv96aYw_VKCVWh19aI141wtX031Ml0qFAt0EpzQFvrgfGmiWDUvs&fref=nf    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/fans

For this special episode, this week's Forged in Fire Champion, Derek Melton, joined us to do our wrap up. Contestants had to make Friction Folders for rounds 1 and 2. For round 3, the finalists had to recreate the Smallsword! And spoiler, Derek won! Watch or listen to the show for our thoughts on how everyone did!  Follow Derek here: https://www.instagram.com/derekmelton/  Derek's Website: https://derekmelton.squarespace.com/myforgedinfire/    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/