The competition gets heated as the smiths struggle to salvage enough material to create a san mai billet, leading one competitor to crack under the pressure.

These four contestants from previous seasons, each chosen by one of the four judges, were invited to compete again. Four bladesmiths fight fire with fire when they must dismantle a forge and use that steel to construct a blade. Each week, four of the best blade smiths in the country will come together to put both their skills and reputations on the line. This episode featured contestants eliminated from previous episodes returning for a chance at redemption. Tonight, three bladesmiths assemble as MARVEL takes over the competition.

(using junkyard-salvaged steel and a coal forge) Four bladesmiths fight fire with fire when they must dismantle a forge and use that steel to construct a blade. (using metal from construction equipment) In this first half of a two-part Road to Redemption competition, seven past competitors who fell short return to the forge for a second chance at glory and. (using high carbon steel and forge hammers) These four contestants from previous seasons were invited to compete again based on fans' reaction to their initial performance. The winner received an additional $10,000 and the title 'Champion of Champions'.

These four contestants, all champions from previous seasons, were invited to compete again. (using high carbon steel and wrought iron) Episode 1 Aired On the Road: Texas Showdown Heading to Texarkana, Texas, to the Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing, the oldest bladesmithing school in the country, where three of their top smiths will be put through the ultimate test.ĭetails Episode 2 Aired On the Road: Montana Face-Off Heading to Bigfork, Mont., to the New Agrarian School where three of their top smiths will be tested like never before after two grueling challenges only one will go on to represent the New Agrarian School in the finals for the ultimate grand prize.ĭetails Episode 3 Aired On the Road: Appalachian Showdown In the heart of North Carolina's Appalachian Mountains is the world-renowned Clay Spencer Blacksmith shop, where three of the forge's best smiths will be tested.ĭetails Episode 4 Aired On the Road: Kalamazoo Combat Heading to Kalamazoo, Mich., to Combat Ready Art, where three of their top smiths will be tested like never before after two brutal challenges, only one will go on to represent Combat Ready Art back at the home forge for the ultimate grand prize.ĭetails Episode 5 Aired On the Road: American Champion At the home forge, four of the nation's top smiths will go head-to-head in one final battle after three grueling challenges, only one smith will come out on top, winning $20,000 for themselves and $10,000 in forging equipment for their shop.ĭetails Episode 6 Aired The Frankenstein Challenge Four smiths must 'Frankenstein' together discarded pieces of scrap steel to make their blades after a horrifying round of testing, the remaining two smiths retreat to their home forges to create the legendary Crusader Bible Falchion.ĭetails Episode 7 Aired Chef's Special Four smiths get cooking when they are tasked with forging a chef's knife only two head back to their home forge to build a brutal hog splitter.ĭetails Episode 8 Aired Springtime for Napoleon Four smiths spring into action when they must forge signature blades from the metal found in various household items after a couple tough rounds, two smiths head to their home forges to recreate the Napoleon Presentation Saber.A contestant's name preceded by the numeral 1 signifies the winner.Ī contestant's name preceded by the numeral 2 signifies 2nd place.Ī contestant's name preceded by the numeral 3 signifies 3rd place.Ī contestant's name preceded by the numeral 4 signifies 4th place.Ī contestant's name preceded by the numeral 5 signifies 5th place.Ī contestant's name preceded by the numeral 6 signifies 6th place.Ī contestant's name preceded by the numeral 7 signifies 7th place.Ī contestant's name inside angled brackets ( ) denotes that person being medically released.

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