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"It’s the most frequently asked question from fans of Forged in Fire-”When will we see bladesmiths compete against our judges?” Now, they are about to get their wish. In each episode, previous Forged in Fire Champions return to the forge for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity-to square off against our renowned Forged in Fire Masters in the highest stakes forging competition yet!
The challenges require higher skillsets and there are more tests to pass. First, the smiths must prove they have what it takes to challenge an icon by beating each other in a series of win-or-go-home forging challenges. The remaining two smiths will then compete with one of our seasoned Judges to create a fully functioning blade that will be evaluated and tested. If the challenger can find a way to prevail against our Judge in an intense bladesmithing showdown, they’ll walk away with $10K and eternal bragging rights."
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[@zack8093]

Hi im from Philippines

[@drakeshadow4480]

Hi im from Philippines to

[@zack8093]

Awsome where are u from

[@drakeshadow4480]

Lets just talk in our language

[@zack8093]

Ok

[@FortuneFavoursTheBold]

In 8 hours, Dave made an arming sword that most people would dream of making in several weeks. It's insane. The fit and finish is unbelievable for the time span. It's historically accurate and extremely lethal. No wonder he has made every sample weapon for the smiths at the beginning of every episode.

[@EmberTheShark]

isnt Jay making the reference weapons ?

[@FortuneFavoursTheBold]

@@EmberTheShark They may have switched back and forth. I was told that Dave made every weapon but things may have changed over the years.

[@eoinm5758]

Didn't know that

[@juttley]

EmberTheShark J. And Ben make the first and second round weapons to see if they can be done in the time allotted. Dave makes the final round weapon, to see if it can be done in 4 days.

[@mikekuzmicz8408]

You would probably hire this guy in medieval ages to forge weapons for your army, he's that good lol

[@jgd480]

I love that the judges are actually good at what they're judging on, and not some wanna bes like in other shows.

[@BillyN31]

jgd480 agreed

[@tableslayergaming]

*looks at Masterchef Australia*

[@MansMan42069]

@@tableslayergaming At least Marco Pierre White was there a few times.

[@xvaldez3284]

yea we always focus whether the weapon will keel but neglect to remember Dough will keel. I've seen his instructional karambit videos and that dude would cut you down like a pig before you could even react. He's not just a random dude swinging swords around he really is a edged weapons specialist.

[@Dudeman9339]

no they arent. Have you seen the absurdity of the strength tests they do?

[@alucardleashed]

Dave didn't even run - he skipped his way to the finish line, whistling the entire time, and producing a gorgeous, polished sword.

[@marcusc9931]

It tells a lot about how subjective our perception is. I used to see him as a "fat colonel Sanders." Now he started working the forge, and suddenly he is a "very tall dwarf."

[@kanishksingh80]

@@marcusc9931 i mean he is only known as one of the best blacksmiths in the US if not the world

[@nath_rages]

I think there may have been a cartwheel or two on the way to the line too..

[@Shiroyasha27]

@@marcusc9931 lmao

[@DungNguyen-FatRacoon]

I only know about the two ABS master smith in the show and they have to be incredibly good to be recognised as ABS master smith - of course the other judges have to be there equal :3 But seeing them in action is surely a blessing

[@neoncybergod189]

Dave is the most iconic out of the judges IMO. Not only in his style, but the way he tests the weapons and the way he makes his weapons. I don't know who came up with this idea but man the participants are gonna go out empty handed.

[@edgarvillarroel8258]

You're so right brother

[@zachfield5336]

I feel like Marcaida is the more iconic judge 😂. It will keeeeeellll

[@ninjahombrepalito1721]

He looks like the Coronel from KFC XD

[@NySiiS]

Doug is the most iconic by a long shot. He's got 2 of the 3 tests, and he's even got catchphrases for them.

[@4Curses]

@@NySiiS He doesn´t have as big of a role during the Knife making round, which is tbh the biggest part of the show. So i can understand that the oppinion of "most iconic judge" can differ. I bet there are a lot who would argue that J. Neilson is the most iconic. At leats in the earlier seasons.

[@gettingtoastedatq]

Little known fact is David typically made the weapons used as the example for the final round and used it to test to see if the challenges were feasible

[@an_orange8911]

Yes, the judges do this before every single episode to make sure that challenge is feasible since each episode has different challenge.

[@eoinm5758]

Never knew this

[@edgarvillarroel8258]

Wow, that a great fact, thank You very much for sharing that

[@Jacob-sy5xm]

Ohhh I thought that they randomly chooses what weapon that they want to replicate

[@WolfersHD]

Wow David is nuts

[@arubatorion_]

ofc Dave is really good at smithing he looks like the dwarf that would forge the legendary sword plot device to kill the demon lord

[@nachostv4217]

Thats because he is.

[@dylan_was_taken]

a 6'1 dwarf haha

[@NinhLyUK]

I really enjoy the 'Beat the Judges' rounds - that's a tough competition to win!

[@internetexplorer7143]

I love your KZbin channel

[@CreativeUsernameHere-r1k]

8 hours and a master of the art as opponent? Yeah extremely hard for both.

[@Qwe-vb3vv]

But always judges won

[@dex637]

@@Qwe-vb3vv nope

[@russellayton6408]

@@Qwe-vb3vv Burt Foster beat J Neilson. They did a set of fighting knives. J lost mainly because of too deep of a finger well. Burt's knives were amazing looking.

[@ducj1114]

best idea this channel has ever had

[@MDHCleon1927]

Affirmative

[@Pkoi1988]

I didn't imagine that the judges are a master forger man... 8 hours is enough to make a good quality sword💪💪💪

[@Ryan_Mythic]

@@Pkoi1988 all the judges are actual bladesmiths, having 8 hours for something like that isnt easy though, but the judges are mastersmiths, they dont just pick random people

[@AFishBicycle]

I used to wonder why he was qualified to strength test and evaluate blades for the show. Used to.

[@TheInfurnos]

Baker is the man , when Hollywood calls for a blade they ask him. He made weapons for deadlist warrior tv show(that's where I 1st saw him) , but come to find out that a lot of the swords seen on films are his creations. I actually thought he'd be the toughest of the judges to beat.

[@AFishBicycle]

mike s Exactly. Case in point. He made an amazing blade in 8 hours and the other guy barely got a sword to the table.

[@4Curses]

Welp, he IS introduced as the expert for historical weapons and weapon recreation. I would bet that he has more knowledge in medieval weapons mastery than Doug.

[@theobvu]

he is the most popular and respected bladesmith in the world

[@deathwish-gg8wz]

@@4Curses Doug is just a lethal weapon himself. He doesn't make them.

[@petersonlu3778]

Dave looks feeling relax when he is forging his sword, but the guy looks very busy all the time.

[@williamlockhartnelson8873]

It's always amazing to see something like this so you can see the escalation of skill and how time and expeperience just make you a surer worker.

[@kennethfharkin]

Confident, organized, and relaxed go together well.

[@thenecessaryevil2634]

@@kennethfharkin Considering he's made more arming swords than Forged has had contestants.

[@michaelwybrow5588]

Had a stroke trying to read this

[@gabifromhell]

Dave used to make props for movies and had to deliver works with very tight schedules.

[@4Curses]

Dave making a sword, is like a nice grandma baking a cake. Did it a million times and is sure to deliver something amazing

[@keviiinramaaaage7650]

I like how much fun Dave has making this sword. You can tell he is a man who loves what he does.

[@siegvantez]

5:38 That is the best reaction I've ever seen in my life

[@Potato-pl5cr]

Dave would be a riot to work with i think.

[@Kagranth]

When you've finally made that midnight snack:

[@WolfersHD]

Would love to see another spin-off where the judges each mentor a smith and have them compete in their stead

[@bruh7644]

Thats a sick idea dude would love to see that

[@derpyduck5088]

I just wanna see a Will vs Doug episode. Neither have any real training in smithing, but it'd be hella interesting to see what they've both picked up during their time on the show.

[@anonymousmouse7161]

@@derpyduck5088 thats a genuinely fun idea, but its too unfeasable

[@t3chn070]

@@anonymousmouse7161 Why's that?

[@lfbp7051]

Duuuuuude

[@vishalkumar6616]

Dave forging his sword was so mesmerising

[@dingoactual1094]

When you first start smithing in Skyrim vs. Level 100 Smithing

[@capcom099]

I hope they forging SunlightBlade 👽

[@jordanhenry2143]

I want to like this comment, but I can't bring myself to bring the number to 70...

[@bartoszrebelski8571]

@@capcom099 Dawnbreaker :D

[@IAmTheStig32]

Eorlund Graymane comes on to challenge Dave. 👍

[@fenixdoktor8907]

Most importantly "it will keel"

[@ourkeving]

He's going overboard with the schtick a tad.

[@Ryan_Mythic]

@@ourkeving its been a running joke on this show for a while, sometimes he does it sometimes he doesnt

[@balrok9959]

Dave Baker is like boss from Dark Souls. He looks awesome, he has the skill and the abilities to defeat you time and time over and over.

[@orvetoralsolo7892]

"FLAMING SWORD, OH MY GOD!!!' Beric Dondarrion is gonna be very proud.

[@Reapergonewild]

Nah Stannis

[@ruutjormun2262]

god dont remind me, the horror of season 8 will always taint my memory

[@therealsosi8204]

1 second after seeing David step in, my man knew he was walking away with empty hands

[@adrianchew6260]

This is what i call Master Blacksmith, not only they make high quality weapon but they also ensure all the weapon they make is right at the requirement.

[@13374me]

Except that Jay is the Master Smith, not David, he's a great smith for sure, but he's not qualified as a master smith

[@kableedge9278]

I could watch Dave forge anything all day and night, and I could listen to him explain every process and not get bored

[@aryamanchandra537]

Why did he lost? "It wasn't long enough. " That's what she said.

[@Charlie-tw3ef]

*loose*

[@Creeds-Creations]

@@Charlie-tw3ef you mean lose?

[@watchdealer11]

This isn't even fair. It's like making a high school track star compete with an Olympic gold medalist.

[@monroe8458]

i mean, im pretty sure thats the point

[@skullhead2327]

Now Catering Fried Cheese yeah you go up against the best in the world

[@mentally_till]

@@monroe8458 yeah fully agree. I think it's nice to see the skill difference. That's how you get better, competing vs people better than yourself

[@monroe8458]

@@mentally_till it really gives me more respect for the judges as well

[@neisan92]

@@monroe8458 Exactly, if you can see the judges compete in the same parameters then you can respect their judgement when they are picking a winner in the other episodes.

[@somedude2468]

“It’s exactly 3 pounds” Yesss “But you missed the parameter by three eighths of an inch” *Disappointment**

[@vladtheimpaler9577]

Its incredible just how quickly Dave works. I heard him say that in the business of making Hollywood props you often have to build something in a day but this is just insane.

[@mrkiky]

In fact Tod Cutler said you often turn something in and they decide it won't work and you have to modify it or make another.

[@jellybeans3936]

5:38 And I present to you, caveman Dave!

[@sidhantyadav1790]

🤣🤣🤣man I laughed so hard

[@BheemNationalist]

Forged in fire wanted to stop people complaining about the show and its Judges.. So they are doing this... 😂

[@pukelius4128]

Good that theyre doing it this way. Why didn't the complainers use Google or even Bing Search to look up who the judges are. Ridiculous.

[@ryanmounce2850]

Yeah, people are too lazy to look up the information on their own. Besides most people only learn what they see on tv anyway. That being said love seeing the judges work. Honestly I might even prefer to just see them make the most beautiful weapons they could rather than competing.

[@Akaoni21]

To be fair, people are only complaining about one judge in particular.

[@efumali]

@@Akaoni21 wait, who are you referring to? Really clueless

[@mohammadwaled409]

@@efumali probably jay a lot of peaple think that his strength tests are impossible and stupid because they're not realistic

[@nolansteffek7202]

When you only like the video because of how excited Dave gets after meeting the weight limit😂

[@jordanmorris4043]

At 8:16 listen to that sound editing a whole fake string of sentences 🤣🤣

[@kindred5328]

Omg that is hilarious

[@MisoElEven]

Yeah im laughing my lungs out here looking for any comment to see if anyone else heard it xDDD

[@GothicLeviathan]

Sound like when my phone bot is reading something😂

[@reckoner2280]

lmfao i’ve been looking for someone else who heard thst

[@harleywarleyyy8405]

The laugh from the judge after the sword was revealed was priceless 🤣

[@andreweden9405]

Forged In Fire: "This week our contestants are building the most iconic of all sword types... the medieval arming sword." Hollywood: "What's that? You're telling us there's a sword that exists that doesn't have a 2-handed grip?!"

[@Mahmoud605]

The Energy Dave has in the forge, that's really amusing to watch, he's just loving every single second of his job👌😍😍

[@bman296]

to those who say the judges dont know what they're talking about watch this XD

[@janekgaganek3871]

Yeah, that's surely some skill, but still the way Doug thrusts is so un-combat like, would love to see him doing ones with proper speed and body mass put into it

[@deletthis5040]

Yeah we know that noe. But you can't take some of their tests seriously. Like when they smash a sword into a hunk of ice and miss.

[@TheSirTomo]

@@janekgaganek3871 Doug is in fact an edged weapon combat specialist and except martial artist, I think he knows what he is doing.

[@13374me]

@@TheSirTomo He knows what he's doing for Kali, which is a martial art that incorporates knives and is from the philippines. He is not an expert in every edged weapon, which you can sometimes see in how he handles the swords. He has gotten better as the show has progressed, and I agree Jan Dudziak's comment is incorrect, but it's fairly clear he's much more comfortable with shorter blades rather than longer ones.

[@dharmdevil]

@@13374me kali is applicable to all weapon and unarmed. The thing is, i think the show's director is making him strike in a certain way. The way he strikes in this show isnt even Kali-like. Watch some of his vids floating around in yt.

[@notsosilentmajority1]

Dave is a much cooler guy than people think and he is obviously a great blade smith. The challenger Steven was super cool and humble. It would have been great if he could have won. If I were younger this would be a hobby I would definitely be getting involved in. Hats off to all the people that do this, and do this well.

[@darklancer59]

Dave on the panel looks so cool, so calm.... Then at 5:40 YES! This Sword, me make, I make metal into sword! that fantastical caveman moment.

[@Ezzahh]

I’ve never forged in my life but watching this makes me want to give it a try

[@sik2951]

8:19 dude turned into a robot for a second there xD

[@zurel7995]

LOL

[@nath_rages]

Darn - Steven seems like a gentleman and such a good dude - would have loved to have seen his blade on the carcus. That said - Dave Baker just continues to impress - well done, sir!

[@shaunsmith7019]

"You have been weighed, you have been measured, and you have absolutely been found wanting."

[@caramonmajere447]

Steven has been weighed, measured and found wanting.

[@akashmukherjee2405]

Ben fought, Davie fought... Now it's J Neilson's turn to battle against the finalists of their own show. Way to go Forged in Fire 💜💜

[@tonystancil6377]

By far one of my favorite episodes in the years of me watching Forged in Fire

[@wakandakirby4371]

"You will 8 hours to make a medieval arming sword" Dave: EHheHe

[@One_KHRN]

That's why he's a Judge. David Baker is awesome!

[@spencerhenderson1881]

This season is really cool, i like the beat the judges shows.

[@stewpidasso3910]

Dave always knocks it out of the park in a very short time. Its baffling that someone could even produce a functional sword in that amount of time but his is always extremely functional and very very beautiful. Its mind boggling how good he is! If I had the money I'd easily pay 10k for an 8 hr blade from him. David Baker, cutting away from breast cancer 1 slice at a time!

[@michaeltrimble7680]

Baker coming out of that smoke with a big grin on his face got me pretty excited haha. He’s a beast!

[@gulboyrathesungod]

David Baker is the GOAT. Ben could be undefeated, but the shear casual attitude David brings to the table, shows that forging is like breathing to this guy... 🙏

[@FunkyBuddha81]

The Judges are allways so chill, way ahead and bringing evertime a beautiful peace to the test.

[@BootNdoof]

Anyone else notice the sound for steven being all cut and chopped up to make him say something he probably didnt say? 8:17

[@treq2112]

Seriously that's all cut up!

[@evilinside8690]

Ikr

[@theurbanloner8879]

It's called editing.

[@jesseSager123]

now we need judges vs judges.

[@CoeCoeLoco]

Mr. Baker with the Caveman joy! 🤣🤣🤣

[@fuzzyslippers33]

Props to the producers of this show because at 8:20 the voice-over is clearly pieced together from other times he was talking to give them a concise explanation of what is going on. Just goes to show you that the show you record isn't necessarily the show that airs.

[@harimani6548]

@3.15 The most beautifully and evenly heated price of steel I have seen. Dave is a true master.

[@davidwood1923]

You just want to cry when perimeters are not met... I know how much work goes into what these guys do... Especially under the time table. Good Job... Dave

[@vestraya]

i absolutely love the beat the judges challenges. get to see more of the judges awesome personality. absolutely love the sportsmanship too

[@anibaldk]

The difference between the swords is incredible. Dave was super chill

[@Tj-bv8pf]

Fantastic Charity Dave 👌🤘, Congratulations for your Perspicacity 🎉 Love From India 🇮🇳

[@mrlionman8739]

I’m just gonna say this before I watch.. I used to love forged and fire but haven’t watched in a while, it is to my (pleasant) surprise I see a battle against a judge on my first time coming back. Thanks KZbin algorithm! Can’t wait for the Singularity of humanity.

[@kylejohnhernandez3105]

5:37 Ive never seen a judge be this happy

[@nazowrin]

Imagine walking into this place wanting to rob it and then you hear "Time for the keel test."

[@anumeetsingh6218]

Dave is my man! So well deserved to be a judge.

[@windsorthniah9568]

The joy on Dave's face when he makes the weight!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@thewho6784]

Can I just say I love watching these just to watch them?

[@ck8575]

this is actually interesting to watch in lockdown

[@ruger504nola]

“And... It WiLL KeEL” 😂😂😂

[@rurickssonprogenioruck3448]

I always wanted to see Dave's forging skills. It was impressive, fantastic.

[@lukesticklen6955]

Awesome to see that the judges are are at the top of the game. Probably why the show is so successful and such a raw and truthful watch. No bs

[@deaconsyxx322]

David Baker...easily the coolest guy on History Channel 👍🏻

[@XeresKyle]

*I'm convinced Dave Baker forged weapons for Greek gods. The guy is a master blacksmith.*

[@arunthami6761]

The reason i love this show is the judges themselves are the best smiths, but how all of them are ground to the earth is what wins me.

[@blaze8529]

Steve: Oh Yeah! Dave: Hie hie hieeee :D Best reaction yet xD

[@finanzberateraj1095]

1:04 When i get a good grade in school

[@ruutjormun2262]

5:39

[@lfcippe4919]

Love the idea of competing against the judges. We've had some talented bladesmiths on the show but seems like the judges are on another level!

[@HariKumar-tn6fn]

The only show with highly talented judges, their skills are louder than their mouth.

[@jakewellen9695]

It's like David vs Goliath. It's just that Dave is the Goliath 😆

[@maxlutz3674]

I tend to disagree. The Goliath lost that fight. David won with superior skills. Missing a 2" range for the blade length just shows the contestant´s skill level was not even close to match Dave´s. At least they did not check the parameters for both swords before the kill test. It would have been even more disapointing not seeing at least one sword in action.

[@salihkara2211]

This was one wholesome episode. Thanks!

[@jaredfran519]

So fun to watch the experts back up their talk with that.

[@bassismyace505]

5:38 - man discovering fire, colorized

[@rajatgupta9043]

In 8 hours he created something worth keeping in the museum.

[@cab03004]

I love these competitions. You never get to see how talented a smith Dave Baker is. Sadly both episodes I’ve watched with him had competitors who got eliminated before testing so we weren’t able to do how his work holds up. Beautiful craftsmanship though.

[@Jigz717]

Wow! Look at Dave. He's not only just a judge for good! Awesome blade Dave congrats!

[@arthurhugh1414]

I really enjoy watching Doug's facial expression when he says " It will keeeeeeeeel! :)

[@rikfroschauer1743]

that sword was absolutely gorgeous... Nice work Dave

[@c_rem6101]

The amount of fun that Dave is having really shows true mastery of his craft

[@MaxDaMissing]

Watching forged in fire is wholesome

[@Michael-m2b3k]

That's tough to take !!! But I give him a lot of respect for even challahing Mr.baker !!! It was still a great competition !!! I love this stuff so much !!! Thank you !!! I still think that Will should stay on forged in fire !!!

[@chasebh89]

i havent seen david this happy in years

[@RagingFlash]

David Baker is a lord at making blades! ❤️👌🏼

[@kashmalatayyab6197]

Baker's laugh at 1:03 was like the meme of the cook

[@FelitoRS]

Tha laugh David Baker does when he sees the short he has to forge? That ladies and gentlemen,is the "I've got this" laugh.He knew he was going to win.

[@glyphin343]

Ok I love Dave's reaction to the weight at 5:39

[@jetstream9480]

You can see how smooth Dave does this work. The experience 🤯

[@itsmisterchris]

I love how this episode has a judge as a competitor!!

[@zenxofficial6496]

i love that moment when he said *it will kill* and his Face reaction tooo😂😂😂😂

[@7AKV7]

Baker is such a cool dude. Getting Andre vibes from that man.

[@A_Cesar]

That challenge allowed me to know way more out of judge's personalities

[@micahg196]

They should do one of these competitions where all the judges are against each other. We need to know which judge is better.