History Channel's "Forged In Fire"

[S&W Fan]

Does anybody here watch the History Channel series " Forged In Fire" ?
I've been watching it since it started. It's pretty cool to watch these smiths forge under pressure.
https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLob1mZcVWOaimZps7xtjPVNTtibIYsvq1

 

[S&W Fan]

WTF, it took me three days to get the stinking title right.
I probably shouldn't post shit after I indulge in a couple of glasses of Bourbon. Hick up *

 

[Graptor]

I watched two episodes after seeing your post, I like the show.

 

[S&W Fan]

By the way. Later tonight, when I get the chance, I'll post a few links to some custom knife forgers that I have done business with over the years. Two are ABS masters who produce some outstanding knives and a couple are working there way towards their master certification. All of them make some Very nice knives and All of them are hand forgers!

 

[S&W Fan]

I watched two episodes after seeing your post, I like the show.

It's a great show. I've dabbled a little bit with knife making ,even built my own forge. When I came across this show I was hooked.
Unfortunately, as usual, life got in the way and my interest in knife making had to take a backseat to other matters. I figure some day l'll take it up again but for now this show will suffice to whet my interest.

 

[GOYABEAN]

Watched a few episodes with my son he enjoyed it said it looked interesting especially starting with nothing and creating something amazing especially if a zombie apocalypse would suddenly appeared

 

[Uzi]

Yeah, I do. It's funny watching the so called "experts" not temper the blades correctly of 20+ years experience.

 

[Criticalt]

Yeah, I do. It's funny watching the so called "experts" not temper the blades correctly of 20+ years experience.

As an amature knife maker myself this bugs me too.
However its not always their fault.
Using equipment they have never used, under the pressure of being on tv, and the biggest factor....being given 3 hours to forge a battle ready knife usually from junk steel.
Id challenge the absolute top makers on earth to do better under these circumstances.

 

[Greywolf224]

Been watching since the initial episode. I dont do any black smiting but none-the-less it is very interesting to just watch how they envision making a dagger out of a round steel ball bearing.
You can definitely tell that some on the show are very advanced and skilled

 

[S&W Fan]

As an amature knife maker myself this bugs me too.
However its not always their fault.
Using equipment they have never used, under the pressure of being on tv, and the biggest factor....being given 3 hours to forge a battle ready knife usually from junk steel.
Id challenge the absolute top makers on earth to do better under these circumstances.

Exactly.Although I enjoy what they come up with out of nothing in the start of the show ,I mostly like the last challenge where they are give 5 days and are tasked with forging an ancient fighting weapon back at their home forge. This is where the talented guys really shine!

 

[Phazer]

I really like the show. I've seen every episode to date.

New episodes start tomorrow on 1/10/17. They are running plenty of reruns for those who want to record them on their DVR.

 

[capitalcrew]

Half hour or 1 hr episodes? On netlix or prime?

 

[Phazer]

Half hour or 1 hr episodes? On netlix or prime?

You can watch full episodes here:
Forged in Fire Full Episodes, Video & More | HISTORY

 

[Phazer]

Lots of "extras" to watch posted by History Channel on YouTube (check the "playlist" icon at the top left of the initial video):

 

[S&W Fan]

Yup, some really neat extras.

 

[Graptor]

I'm using the history app on my Roku to watch. Going to start my binge watching in a few

 

[DoD1776]

I watch that show

 

[masterswimmer]

I've been watching it since the beginning. I even got my wife hooked on it. Looking forward to the continuation tomorrow.

 

[capitalcrew]

I'm not sure I love it. I started at s1 e1, it's a bit hoaky and it kind of sucks seeing these guys go home to do the final challenge when they have totally different shop set ups. I'll probably keep watching though lol

 

[Phazer]

I'm using the history app on my Roku to watch. Going to start my binge watching in a few

Thanks for the heads up on the Roku History channel. Once authorized, there is a ton of good stuff there: Top Shot, Modern Marvels, Forged in Fire, etc.

 

[Celt]

pretty cool show.. i havent seen all episodes, but my calender reminder just went off a few minutes ago to watch the new season starting tonight.

 

[S&W Fan]

I met and know from another site, Burt Foster, one of the season 2 winners. He has come a looong way since I first met him. He is a really down to earth guy who makes some outstanding knives and It was pretty cool to see him compete and win. Checkout his web site.
www.burtfoster.com

 

[Saltwater60]

I Like the show, but I ditched cable so I never watch it except if I catch it on lunch at work.