Forged in Fire - Season 5 - Eps 8: The Zande Spear
Four blade smiths find the devil is in the details when they must combine two or more steels to forge J. Nielson's favorite blade, a Damascus European dagger. In a challenge where symmetry and precision can make or break a blade, two smiths produce knives that survive J.'s merciless tests. In the final round, they have five days to forge a fearsome pole weapon–the Zande Spear.
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
