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Its a TV show on the History channel. Different contestants every show. Its obviously about making knives. Pretty cool show I have been enjoying.
http://www.history.com/shows/forged-in-fire
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I watch it, too. I am a little sad the left out testing the hunting knives in the last episode. Even if it was already known who would advance it would have been nice to see the other knives compared.
Other than that, it is a cool concept.
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I meant to watch it and totally forgot. I'll have to set my TV to record it.
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Episode 8 stars Murray Carter and Ray Kirk. :tu:
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I've been watching it, cool show :tu:
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I must have missed it. Will watch when I can.
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I've been watching but I am not updated.
Has anyone noticed how there seems to be the same group of MTO members that like the same type of shows....?
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I like the show
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Murry Carter even gave an explanation of the performance of his knife in a recent yt video
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Now I know why I haven't seen any episodes yet. I just saw a TV advert stating it will be aired Aug 25th here.
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Thanks for the heads-up :tu:
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Hmmmm, should I keep my trap shut till I've watched more than the first episode......?
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- Why only 3 hours? Its not like they're not going to edit it down to 40 minutes anyway, so why not give them a bit more time to do a proper job?
- They need a cold steel employee to do the testing, first guy seems a bit light in the pants. The dude who tested the katana should've qualified the winner by telling us his technique sucked, why else would the blade that seemed to cut better loose? :think:
- :D And on a personal note I find the presenter very irritating, but I am glad he's dialed back a bit from the last (gun related?) show he hosted.
Overall, I like it! :D
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No cable....maybe I can catch it later online somewhere.
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Binge-watched 2-6 last night........really liking the show!
But I still have a very basic problem with the concept........if you've even faintly bothered to check up on the subject, never mind being a bladesmith, you know that the blade is brittle after quenching, so then you temper it....
Obviously they don't have time for tempering........?
Despite everything, the skill of the contestants is humbling. :salute:
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:think:
Hmmmm, should I keep my trap shut till I've watched more than the first episode......?
:whistle:
- Why only 3 hours? Its not like they're not going to edit it down to 40 minutes anyway, so why not give them a bit more time to do a proper job?
- They need a cold steel employee to do the testing, first guy seems a bit light in the pants. The dude who tested the katana should've qualified the winner by telling us his technique sucked, why else would the blade that seemed to cut better loose? :think:
- :D And on a personal note I find the presenter very irritating, but I am glad he's dialed back a bit from the last (gun related?) show he hosted.
Overall, I like it! :D
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Spot on! Quite entertaining though.
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I enjoyed watching it, but it was a short season of only 8 episodes.
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Howdy
Just a heads-up, Season 4 is already at episode 7 or 8
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:pok: (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,64927.0.html)
There's a lot that I really like about the show- in addition to repeatedly having Ray on! :D
Unlike every other reality show that seems to berate people when they are disqualified, these guys seem very supporting every time someone loses out. In a world where celebrity judges say horrible things, it is great to hear judges explain why they chose the way they did, but then tell the person what they appreciated about the work they did. In fact, they often make excuses for the guys like "If you had more time I think this would have been a really great blade" or "I'd really like to have seen what you'd have come up with if you hadn't lost so much time after that grinder accident." There's none of the classic Simon Cowell or Gordon Ramsay crapola where they scream, swear and insult the person. Maybe it has to do with the contestants demonstrating that they are capable of making weapons...?
I don't like that they keep calling them "weapons." Many of the knives made are utility blades that aren't meant to be weapons, and I find that detracts from the show slightly for me. I would love it if mass media could picture knives as something other than weapons. {/soapbox]
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The last knife/sword they have to make is typically a weapon. The "testing" they do where Doug says he's catch phrases "It will cut" or "It will kill" I'd imagine would't be as "catchy" otherwise.
I do hear you tho and feel the same. I've heard the host not use weapon a few times.
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I don't like that they keep calling them "weapons." Many of the knives made are utility blades that aren't meant to be weapons, and I find that detracts from the show slightly for me. I would love it if mass media could picture knives as something other than weapons
But they are making weapons :pok: >:D
When you are a bladesmith, PC-bullsmurf no longer apply :rofl: You make it hard and sharp to turn soft&squishy into many pieces of soft&squishy :like:
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It's not PC bullsmurf in my mind- just that there are a lot more uses for knives than murdering people. In fact, I have personally used knives thousands of times in my life and probably only murdered a few dozen people.
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I'm now trying to recall if the Judges have used the term weapons? I am thinking Doug has but honestly I cannot recall.
I would say the usage of weapon early in the competition seems out of place. Many of the makers make "camp" knives, so to call them weapons is weird to me.
The final blade is usually a historical weapon. I'm sure there have been a couple edged tools for the finale but I cannot recall.
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this show recently started airing on one of our Free to air channels (we don't have cable either)
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I've been watching it on YouTube.
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Love the show. The knives are tools but ya the swords are definitely intended to kill people.
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Great show! It makes me want to make something.
Worth checking out is Man at Arms: Reforged.
https://youtu.be/4D05Uhk-xB8
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I watch both!!
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Whenever I see an episode of this show, I always think the judges may be serial killers when they are testing out the knives, they really creep me out.
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Dave Baker used to do another show- I don't recall seeing him on it too often but he used to recreate weapons for testing. I think it was called Modern Warrior or something. They would bring in practitioners of various disciplines, recreate the weapons and measure their effectiveness, then simulate a thousand battles between historical warriors that would have never met each other in actual combat to see which one was the most effective.
It was a cool show and I miss it.
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Deadliest Warrior on SpikeTV down here. My little guy and I liked that but FiF even more.
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Another vote for Man at Arms: Reforged :tu:
It would be fair to say they make knives in the first round and edged weapons in the second round.
Quite frankly, knives don't kill people, people kill people :P , and a steak knife in your kitchen does the job as well as anything else.
Mini-spoiler, watch Dave Baker's reaction when Doug demonstrates the use of a karambit on him :rofl:
I view myself as a junior member of that fraternity, and if you make knives a sharp edge is the goal, not something to be squeamish about :gimme:
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Man at arms reforged is a great utube channel. They did a utube quickie update recently that they are going to be doing a tv show soon too. That should be a good one to watch.
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At least two of the Man at Arms dudes have taken part in FiF, I believe both won their rounds......stand to be corrected.
I would love working there :gimme:
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Deadliest Warrior on SpikeTV down here. My little guy and I liked that but FiF even more.
That's the one! Modern Warrior didn't sound right. :D
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:pok: (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,64927.0.html)
There's a lot that I really like about the show- in addition to repeatedly having Ray on! :D
Just watched that episode :like: :like: :like: :like: :like:
Ray is the same age as my dad, should get him to make a knife
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Or you could get one that is already made.... :D
https://store.multitool.org/departments/raker-knives-and-steel-mini-panabas-knife-225.html
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Or you could get one that is already made.... :D
https://store.multitool.org/departments/raker-knives-and-steel-mini-panabas-knife-225.html
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Very nice :salute:
About as much as my car installment :facepalm:
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Yeah, hand crafted stuff isn't cheap, but it sure is nice! :D
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Loving the show here too -- on the other side of the world!
Not sure what season is showing on TV but I have the utmost respect for all the contestants in that show!
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Yeah, hand crafted stuff isn't cheap, but it sure is nice! :D
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Since I'm binge watching season 4 please excuse the lack of details, but one of the contestant said the 2 great sins of a blacksmith is hitting cold steel and under-charging for your work.
That's why I decided a while ago already to stop taking orders (I had 3 orders :rofl: ) or trying to sell anything. I'm making what I like, and if anybody likes it as much and is willing to pay a fair price, they can have it.
If that works out I'll have an excellent collection :drink:
I'm liking the new season, I just think they don't need to be desperate about finding new challenges, nothing wrong with recycling old ones.
They need only worry about running out of blade smiths, and when they do there are several South African blade smiths I would love to see on the show :gimme: I know of one that has auditioned. :cheers:
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If you make it on the show, I guarantee we will make it a HUGE event here!
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I totally blame that show for my dreams now being mangled up with anvils, belt grinders, hydraulic hammers and kilns - and some voice saying "it will kill". I might need therapy :)
Seriously though I'm quite fond of the show - actually fond of most shows which showcases various kinds of craftmansship.
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Agreed- that was what I liked most about the early days of Mythbusters. I love watching folks build things.
Counting Cars in the early days used to go into the build details and that was great, but then they started to get more and more into the sob stories of people, similar to what Extreme Home Makeover did, and eventually seemed like it was just a very expensive charity show.
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If you make it on the show, I guarantee we will make it a HUGE event here!
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:salute: I need a few years practice for sure.... :rofl:
I'm constantly surprised by the contestants, the variety, the skill....or the lack thereof.
At this stage, my kingdom for a real belt grinder and a power hammer...... :facepalm:
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I watched the Aida episode last night online. The Aida is a good looking sword.
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I failed to get a screen shot but David Baker looked to be wearing a Leatherman Tread bracelet in the last episode.
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Head's up.......looks like we're 4 or 5 episodes into the new season!
I failed to get a screen shot but David Baker looked to be wearing a Leatherman Tread bracelet in the last episode.
I think your right......
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:cheers:
Season 5 probably only has a few episodes left, and I enjoyed it as much as ever.
I'm scared the show becomes a victim of it's own success, I believe they have a winning recipe and they're not likely to run out of contestants anytime soon (which is in itself amazing).
I would like to see episodes dedicated to international contestants, as well as 2nd opportunities for guys like Walter Sorrels etc.
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I watch it religiously. :tu:
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I read an article in the Houston Chronicle about this show and one of the Texas winners. Many of the winners learned at a blacksmith school in San Antonio.
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Thanks to HoJ forge on Youtube I know I don't meet the requirements yet, not that I have aspirations, but because forging blades is something I do I'm humbled by the skills, and just as upset when people show up unprepared.....part of the show I guess :cheers:
I'm aware of some negative vibes out on the interwebs about the show, but I believe if SHTF it will have contributed to there being enough knives post-SHTF :rofl:
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It's one of the few shows still worth watching. 😀
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Season 1 - 8 episodes
Season 2 - 10 episodes
Season 3 - 16 episodes
Season 4 - 23 episodes
Season 5 - 30 episodes.........and counting :woohoo:
I just love this :salute:
:cheers:
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I enjoy seeing all the young blade smiths competing or trying to make a name. Been fun watching the show grow and the camaraderie of the smiths.
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I enjoy, so does my wife, at least she seems to as she does not pick at it when I watch the DVR copy.
Tonight's episode is to start a 20 competitor invitational, I believe for 5 episodes for a purse of $50,000 to final winner. Not certain the format for eliminating smiths but sure it will be interesting.
The show has evolved, beyond the hammering and sharpening, to the smiths need ing to understand the metals they are working, and welding metals together. Brains as well brawn with talent.
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I enjoy seeing all the young blade smiths competing or trying to make a name. Been fun watching the show grow and the camaraderie of the smiths.
Especially this season the young guys have shown what they're made of. :salute:
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Just started season 2... fun so far. What concerns me is that Weapon == hacking tool for them. The judges even mock contestants for adding cross-guard (which is what makes it a weapon IMO). Oh and Doug Marcaida has to work on his cutting technique, especially with longer blades, its not called draw-cut for no reason. But overall I'm impressed by the judges, they do a really good job with quality/functionality over looks (I once watched a model-casting show and they sent a contestant home in the 5th round, because she was too short... what did they expect, that she would grow???).
And what some cook up in 3h / 5days wowzzeeeeee :o
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As per the original question by the OP...
NOPE
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I enjoy, so does my wife, at least she seems to as she does not pick at it when I watch the DVR copy.
Tonight's episode is to start a 20 competitor invitational, I believe for 5 episodes for a purse of $50,000 to final winner. Not certain the format for eliminating smiths but sure it will be interesting.
The show has evolved, beyond the hammering and sharpening, to the smiths need ing to understand the metals they are working, and welding metals together. Brains as well brawn with talent.
Watched it last night so now I understand what you mean........fascinating concept for what I assume is the last episodes of the season......
Just started season 2... fun so far. What concerns me is that Weapon == hacking tool for them. The judges even mock contestants for adding cross-guard (which is what makes it a weapon IMO). Oh and Doug Marcaida has to work on his cutting technique, especially with longer blades, its not called draw-cut for no reason. But overall I'm impressed by the judges, they do a really good job with quality/functionality over looks (I once watched a model-casting show and they sent a contestant home in the 5th round, because she was too short... what did they expect, that she would grow???).
And what some cook up in 3h / 5days wowzzeeeeee :o
DM took a lot of flack for some of the tests, but I think 99% of us couldn't do better.
I'm itching to do the FIF Youtube 3-hour challenge, hopefully I can give it a try in December.
The more seasons, the more episodes....the better my chances of winning $10000! :woohoo:
And to put that into perspective....that how much my car cost that I'm paying off over 5 years.....
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DM took a lot of flack for some of the tests, but I think 99% of us couldn't do better.
Yeah, but 99% are not "expert judges"
I'm itching to do the FIF Youtube 3-hour challenge, hopefully I can give it a try in December.
The more seasons, the more episodes....the better my chances of winning $10000! :woohoo:
And to put that into perspective....that how much my car cost that I'm paying off over 5 years.....
Good luck, I wish I had any skills in that department.
What is the longest blade you ever crafted?
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40-45cm at a guess, that would be my Kukris.
I do heat up the steel to take the bend out of the leaf spring and to put the Kukri bend in, but I do not count these as forged blades.
A buddy can teach me the basics of MIG and TIG, the rest I'm sure I can figure out
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40-45cm at a guess, that would be my Kukris.
I do heat up the steel to take the bend out of the leaf spring and to put the Kukri bend in, but I do not count these as forged blades.
A buddy can teach me the basics of MIG and TIG, the rest I'm sure I can figure out
Nice... I do like kukris.
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I might have a slight crush on J. Neilson... I love his smile when he destroys blades >:D
But he is also very knowledgeable and love his work (not his prices though :o)
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Just went thru J Neilson website. He has some really nice pieces. Most if not all are well out of my price range but not all are exorbitantly priced. He is a Master Blade Smith so price does reflect his skill set.
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Just went thru J Neilson website. He has some really nice pieces. Most if not all are well out of my price range but not all are exorbitantly priced. He is a Master Blade Smith so price does reflect his skill set.
I like his minimalist hatchets... really nice pieces.
The prices are too high for me, but especially with the attention he got with FiF, he probably sells well.
But he is my favorite judge.
Did you notice, that the Dagger from the Dagger episode (where they had to make a dagger in the first 2 rounds) was made by him? Makes me wonder how many of those pieces they show were made by one of them.
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I've always thought the final example of what the smiths were to make was made by either him or Dave.
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I've always thought the final example of what the smiths were to make was made by either him or Dave.
Or Ben/Jason.
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Ok, I'm watching the latest episode (Blacksmith round) and first "What is Wil wearing"... followed with "Are those horses on Daves tie?" But most of all Tony... Was a landscaper for many years but had to stop because of a back injury... so he became a blacksmith :think:
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Hahaha. Yeah I was thinking the same about the back injury thing.
Will is an interesting fellow. I know men, some men are wearing their clothes fitted but it all looks very uncomfortable for me.
I didn't notice Dave's tie.
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wearing their clothes fitted but it all looks very uncomfortable for me.
Been wonder about that for years.....came to the conclusion only non-fat people can get away with that. :cheers:
I can't sit down or hardly move at all without my shirt coming out.....
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back injury... so he became a blacksmith :think:
:think: indeed :rofl:
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https://youtu.be/m3Cd2KyIBck
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https://youtu.be/m3Cd2KyIBck
Some, good information here... but terrible video, why reset if you are not going to cut the video? Why did it take 45 minutes?
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I thought for sure they would end the season after that metal workers competition was done.......but apparantly not.......EP35 just dropped :cheers:
Dare I dream? :think: Wil FiF just carry on ad infinitum? :cheers:
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it used to be on quite sporadically very late at night on TV here (in Spain) but more recently it seems like at least a couple episodes a day in the early evening, I have tried to catch a few more episodes when possible.
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Love the show. I wish they would offer full length episodes somewhere where ALL the footage is shown!! Love to see EVERYTHING!!
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.....and episode 36 drops :rofl: No end in sight?
Love the show. I wish they would offer full length episodes somewhere where ALL the footage is shown!! Love to see EVERYTHING!!
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That's only feasible....and not always enjoyable.....on Youtube
What gets me a bit is the small interview inserts. In some cases it's obvious the footage was recorded before or after the show, but there have been cases that made me suspect the "3 hour forging time" might contain some time-outs......? :facepalm:
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I suspect there are breaks, much like in other shows like My Kitchen Rules where they are cooking under a 90min time limit, and you only see them hustling away the whole time, and suddenly they have a finger or three wrapped in blue tape from having cut themselves.
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I was chosen to compete back in February, Last step was getting a medical clearance from my DR. He said no way. :rant: :dunno: I really wanted to give it a try, but he figured I would be one of the ones taken out on a stretcher. :facepalm: :oops:
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I was chosen to compete back in February, Last step was getting a medical clearance from my DR. He said no way. :rant: :dunno: I really wanted to give it a try, but he figured I would be one of the ones taken out on a stretcher. :facepalm: :oops:
That sucks...... :oops:
I'm hoping for Season 7's international edition..... :facepalm:
........And episode 37 drops.......fine Friday evening viewing right after The Apostle P knife sale :cheers:
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I was chosen to compete back in February, Last step was getting a medical clearance from my DR. He said no way. :rant: :dunno: I really wanted to give it a try, but he figured I would be one of the ones taken out on a stretcher. :facepalm: :oops:
Any chance at getting clearance to do it at a later date? I guess if the Doc says "no way" then :dunno:. Bummer to hear as I'm sure it was for you too.
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@ GG, I sure hope international happens and you get a shot.
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I was chosen to compete back in February, Last step was getting a medical clearance from my DR. He said no way. :rant: :dunno: I really wanted to give it a try, but he figured I would be one of the ones taken out on a stretcher. :facepalm: :oops:
Any chance at getting clearance to do it at a later date? I guess if the Doc says "no way" then :dunno:. Bummer to hear as I'm sure it was for you too.
Aloha, there is no later date for me. I've got nothing that will improve, just waiting!
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Watched S05E39 last night! :like:
Thanks to some facebook posts I suspect there's an episode where the judges made knives.......but whatever, the more the better! :cheers:
This episode taught the value of humility Mr "Arms of Steel" :rofl:
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It's back :ahhh
and so is the scourge of poorly crafted blades, J. Neilson :viking:
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Yup. J Neilson swings those blades like a mad man :D.
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It now seems to be on pretty much daily here, with a good rotation, I haven't seen too many repeated episodes even though they seem to do 3 in a row (I tend to only catch 2 of them, and not daily)
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It's back :ahhh
and so is the scourge of poorly crafted blades, J. Neilson :viking:
I assumed you were referring to season 5.......noticed yesterday season 6 is up to episode 3 already :cheers:
The show must be really popular if they're churning them out like this :woohoo:
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Apparently I have been living under a rock in the past years, because I completely missed this show :facepalm:
Currently I am recording and watching every episode that I still can, and in the past days I have seen about 15 episodes from different seasons already :D
What a great show :hatsoff:
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@ GG, I sure hope international happens and you get a shot.
I'm a little bit........ disheartened by what came to light recently.
A Youtuber that I follow took part, his channel's been dead for a few months, turns out he had back surgery.
It would seem that he won the episode he took part in......more than a year ago........which still hasn't aired......so he's still not allowed to talk about it :facepalm:
The realization of how huge the show has become, and how they need to handle these things sort of killed my dream a bit.....
$10 000 will help, but the big payback as even a judge pointed out is many more facebook friends and a general price increase on your blades.
That....and there's several South African masters of the craft ahead of me in the queue :facepalm:
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Battle of the Branches (armed forces) currently running with 50K prize money for the winner.
Watched the Army and Air Force episodes last night.
Some times a bit of luck helps :salute:
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Battle of the Branches = 2 episodes per week :woohoo:
Why are the Navy guys so fat? :think:
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Battle of the Branches = 2 episodes per week :woohoo:
Why are the Navy guys so fat? :think:
:rofl:
Improved floating capabilities :tu: :salute:
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Improved floating capabilities :tu: :salute:
:rofl: Exactly what I was thinking :cheers:
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As far as I understand, U.S. Navy is relaxing its rules on body fat limits and has loosened its restrictions on fat sailors. Now they can loosen their belts and put on weight as fitness levels lowered :popcorn:
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the Navy guys are not just heavier, I think they also tipped the scale in their favor when it comes to this contest, producing 2 excellent officer swords... not like the Marines, where the one that bent won because the other broke.
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Very valid point :salute:
Me calling them fat is the old pot calling the kettle black! :rofl:
Luck. I do not think the best smith won in each case, but that is life.......
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Very valid point :salute:
Me calling them fat is the old pot calling the kettle black! :rofl:
Luck. I do not think the best smith won in each case, but that is life.......
That is how it goes in this contest... no room for errors and a little hiccup can cost you the race (I guess changing it to best of 35, like in the snooker world championship, would be a bit too time consuming).
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(I guess changing it to best of 35, like in the snooker world championship, would be a bit too time consuming).
I can only guess, but it seems the show is very successful and growing. Can't think of a single episode that I found boring, so that leaves room for the smiths that were obviously unlucky to come back for redemption episodes.....which I've really enjoyed.
Almost want to go as far as to say I'm worried they over-achieve and run out of contestants :facepalm:
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I can only guess, but it seems the show is very successful and growing. Can't think of a single episode that I found boring, so that leaves room for the smiths that were obviously unlucky to come back for redemption episodes.....which I've really enjoyed.
Almost want to go as far as to say I'm worried they over-achieve and run out of contestants :facepalm:
Not that soon... whatever military branch wins, the others will want "revenge", then they can do more Champion of Champion rounds and of course... state battles... go international...
I think they will run out of reasonable historic weapons before they run out of contestants. Although it would be fun if Wil announces the weapon they have to forge at home: "The Arquebus" now that would be a challenge... forging a barrel.
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Not that soon... whatever military branch wins, the others will want "revenge", then they can do more Champion of Champion rounds and of course... state battles... go international...
I think they will run out of reasonable historic weapons before they run out of contestants. Although it would be fun if Wil announces the weapon they have to forge at home: "The Arquebus" now that would be a challenge... forging a barrel.
And I think that's the beauty of it, no matter how the recycle or combine challenges, it will never be the same outcome twice.....
Yay international editions :facepalm:
:rofl:
Come to think of it, they could do a season or two in South Africa, UK should be good for several seasons, and the rest of the EU will just need translators and subtitles!
I think they should hire me! :cheers:
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I would love to see an international show. :like:. GG write the show and tell them how much SA would be interested in appearing. Let them know what a great community of blade smiths there are.
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I would love to see an international show. :like:. GG write the show and tell them how much SA would be interested in appearing. Let them know what a great community of blade smiths there are.
Eastern Europe is quite big in that department (Almost all HEMA and Medieval weapons come from there). Some of them produce combat ready swords on a daily basis, many do elaborate hilts. That would give them quite an edge (at least for the second round).
HEMA and the Medieval Scene actually have rejuvenated the smithing in Europe quite a bit, even in Switzerland you can make an apprenticeship as weapon-smith again.
Recent years also have increased the demand for custom kitchen knives (mostly because men cook and they want good knives to do so).
Of course it is questionable if the pros will compete (not many ABS master-smiths actually partake in the show, I only recall Burt Foster). But I'm certain, there are enough capable smith to be found here.
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Of course it is questionable if the pros will compete (not many ABS master-smiths actually partake in the show, I only recall Burt Foster). But I'm certain, there are enough capable smith to be found here.
It might be too much of a gamble for masters? On one side if they participate they are just expected to win, and if they do the prize isn't that much in a pro setting. Not much upside there I guess. On the other hand they might be asked to make a unheard of thing from unreasonable materials without their usual tools, Thus the downside is a real risk for a loss - possibly even to someone just starting out with a converted grill, hammer and a angle grinder... (Some of those guys make amazing stuff with quite ordinary and basic tools).
I think they have many impressive people there already, and it would be interesting what more masters would add and do differently.
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I heard about in March and now watch in.
My Mom had surgery so I was up visiting. She was talking about the show and how my brother and her liked to watch it together. I watched it with her while there and watched several times since.
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:like: Pretty cool mom enjoyed the show.
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Eastern Europe is quite big in that department (Almost all HEMA and Medieval weapons come from there). Some of them produce combat ready swords on a daily basis, many do elaborate hilts. That would give them quite an edge (at least for the second round).
Massive talent in that part of the world, language is the barrier. Just look at the photos from the Kiev knife show posted here occasionally.
Of course it is questionable if the pros will compete (not many ABS master-smiths actually partake in the show, I only recall Burt Foster). But I'm certain, there are enough capable smith to be found here.
They might prefer making a $10000 knife :cheers:
I would love to see an international show. :like:. GG write the show and tell them how much SA would be interested in appearing. Let them know what a great community of blade smiths there are.
I believe they are aware, I know some have even auditioned. :salute:
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Season 6 Episode 17......
Enjoyed it, had thoughts like "Breads Matter"...... :cheers:
But(t).......more than I can remember in the history of this show I felt a contestant got robbed.
:hatsoff: to the looser
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Finally watched the episode which Jason from the YT channel HOJ forge took part in and won. :cheers:
From a recent video of his it now seems there's 18 months+ between filming and airing :think:
I'm a bit torn by the changes in the show, I guess they have to step up things but in many recent episodes I felt the contestants faced harder challenges than many before them, I guess that's just luck.
As a die-hard fan I don't see the need to spice things, they can do slight variations on previous challenges for many more seasons without me getting bored. :tu: