Forged in Fire: Beat the Judges: SUPER SHARP Dueling Sword Duel (Season 1) | History

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[@satishthumu9519]

I am huge fan of Doug Sir, i am from india 🇮🇳 and we need doug vs an epic bladesmith😊. That episode will best episode in the Forged in Fire 🔥: Beat the judges, Die Hardly waiting for that episode 😍. Thanks

[@nemezote]

So you got one of the judges, judging a participant whom he himself was previously judged by? Talk about a conflict of interest...

[@lucmc123]

@@satishthumu9519 I really would love to see that someone competing against Doug he is one of my favorite for sure and it will KEEEELLL

[@lalruatdikavarte7943]

Nice video keep up the good videos.

[@HISTORY]

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[@IgiWhiteman]

I love the spirit of friendliness in the show. No bs tv drama, just a clean competition (figuratively).

[@TheMrrobustus]

Clean until Doug is done with the keel test :)

[@dimitri_tsm]

@@TheMrrobustus Covered in *Ballistic Blood*

[@devmike]

The mature sense of beheading a ballistics dummy is always relieving and brings out the friendly spirit.

[@VR-gs9hd]

Many of these guys have grit, ruggedness, technical knowledge, strong discipline and a sense of self-reliance. They're forging geeks ! Starbucks baristas would bring BS and drama.

[@radfatdaddy4169]

Because give them something to create, and then have that something cut, slash, chop, or bash something, and even the sourest of sour pusses turns into a gleeful puppy.

[@watchdealer11]

FYI: there are fewer than 150 master bladesmiths in America; both J and Burt are on the list!

[@Mike__B]

Is that because of lack of testing? (no this isn't a Trump joke). Is it one of those things where you need to be "invited" in some way to try? or is it a matter of lots of people just failing? or is it a matter of people just don't care that much about a title to go through the ABS testing?

[@jumbojester]

@@Mike__B don't bring politics into it. No one would've thought it was a trump joke

[@johnsmead5096]

NSarge i thought i was. clever one too. an actual answer to his question would be exciting

[@SadalDay]

there are fewer than 200 in the world

[@juttley]

Ryan * you also have to find an ABS mentor.

[@sayanshit531]

J's blade: what a relief, today I won't have to face J on strength test

[@thelegacyshow4248]

Yo, I think they just gave Jay adamantium instead of 5140 steel, thats cheating bruv

[@macaulaybeehler6220]

The legacy show, yeah

[@AlexAhmedov]

China

[@baklapjr]

I love how he knows that he is a master blade breaker.

[@marhawkman303]

@@baklapjr Another fun thing is that comment about "something breaking"... then Ben chips a piece off the log with J's knife :p Yeah, something broke... not the knife.

[@Mikesterman222]

Jay, I'm going to ask you to surrender your weapons and leave the forge. Welcome our newest judge Burt!

[@princeedmunddukeofedinburg]

Haha

[@lucmc123]

Hahahaha good one

[@GunsAndGrenache]

hahah i wanted them to jokingly ask Jay to surrender the blades and leave the forge just so he could know what it feels like

[@stonefox9124]

After the last episode I saw with Jay in it... Absolutely replace.

[@crowmann8]

@@stonefox9124 which one was that and what did he do?

[@AndorRadnai]

I am completely blown away by the smithing community!! Everyone is just so… nice! Incredibly respectful, polite, professional and passionate about their work!! It’s truly a master‘s trade!

[@ngcastronerd4791]

I think you are likely to find those attributes in many artisan craftsmen, wtvr medium they work with. Its the understanding that gratification comes with patience and hard work. Unlike today where many look at the world though the optics of social media and a desire for instant gratification. One fosters more drama than the other. At least that's my opinion. cheers.

[@AndorRadnai]

@@ngcastronerd4791 I think that might be a very good reason! I would also argue that it is a noble craft, and a fascination for it comes with a sense of chivalry.

[@lewismiller870]

@@AndorRadnai and now there's cooking community, HAHAHAHA

[@AndorRadnai]

@@lewismiller870 Same passion and professionalism, only seasoned with cursing. 😂

[@johnbailey8103]

Sometimes I wonder if these Keal Tests are just Doug's outpatient therapy

[@colmwhateveryoulike3240]

Lmao

[@LittIeRoo]

dont think there has been a single weapon that didnt keel. including the weird axe thing someone made for the first round. and the blade that snapped halfway in the dummy.

[@racingrivals8934]

I started to believe this a long time ago

[@stonefox9124]

Sshhhhh... 🤫

[@flippino35]

@@LittIeRoo if you watch the catastrophic fail video there was 1 or 2 that doug said your blade does not keeeal.

[@cisco4374]

Doug gets paid to slice things and admire blades. That must be his actual dream

[@basharnaeem2512]

It’s my dream

[@reapfield8687]

I love how Doug is this soft-spoken affable guy when discussing the weapons but then he goes at the dummies like they just threatened to burn his house down with his family inside

[@dirtspritestuff5850]

"Are you ready?" -Yessir! "I am too!" *obliterates ballistic dummy like it owes him money* "Now that will... KEAL!!!"

[@Maninawig]

It's like Bob Ross... you'd never know that they were military trained killing machines.

[@Durwood71]

Doug is the guy that criminals are afraid to meet in a dark alley.

[@sanae99.9.9]

Don't forget his gentle smile when he said: It will KEAL!

[@BJOOO-lk4by]

Beat the judge but your opponent is Doug, you can use any weapon from the shop. Last man standing.

[@sheikhyabuti7530]

with his fighting sure doug will win, with forging skill im not really sure

[@mike81399]

No thanks 😆

[@ameen.]

LMAO

[@rekaadang]

When you see him turn his head and smile, its already over!!

[@bubbaguy4411]

* *sighs* * FINE...then I choose..."18th century pistol" from season 5, episode 3

[@Bashman20]

Doug: Dex Build. Baker: Balance build. J nielsen: Full STR build.

[@Timothy-pc2hg]

dark souls reference?

[@eduardoleon2531]

@@Timothy-pc2hg Ben: intelligence/dex build

[@marhawkman303]

@@Timothy-pc2hg that or Elden Ring.

[@Mike__B]

Finally a judge who actually looked a bit out of his element in the time crunch, although he still made fantastic blades if not for that grind that was a little too deep he very likely could have pulled it off.

[@nomadhakunamatata5793]

Burts blades preformed better.that deep grind only tipped the scale heavily in his favor.

[@superblahman]

@@nomadhakunamatata5793 I think it was more the handles then anything... if the handles were even, dude, it would have been a draw.

[@medicreaper7325]

​ i agree with @superblahmanofdoom if it wasnt for the grid problem, the judge would be way harder to decide

[@manhhaile2340]

Somehow, I feel that these mistakes he made in this episode are very intentional. I noticed the way this episode focused on his feeling as the competitor and going through the same struggle that he has said many times before. Furthermore, it is very suspicious for him to make just a simple mistake while other aspects are almost flawless. This is just a theory I came up with.

[@mrkiky]

Technically Burt has more experience anyway, he's cranking up 200-400 knives a year while J is being a judge on the show. Also he has been a mastersmith for longer. Really amazing for Ben to beat him on the regular show if you think about it.

[@chrisquiett1776]

“If I’m going to lose I’m happy to lose to Bruce Foster” that is someone who respects the art and not driven by ego.

[@chrismassey9892]

It's Burt Foster not Bruce you pillock

[@deletusfetus9222]

@@chrismassey9892 chill bro its just a name no need to call somebody pillock

[@chrismiller6440]

It's Burt Foster

[@unstoppable6249]

You can tell that both of these men know what they are doing. Especially J who called out his problem before the judges had to tell him the problem

[@hylind1912]

I think this test in particular made me come to the realization that Doug does the keel tests to just play out his sadistic fantasies and I kind of love it.

[@sogpig]

Hey History, you forgot the whole Forged in Fire part.

[@enigmaticl7]

I was thinking the same exact thing

[@skullhead2327]

Yeah

[@cjthegood]

Exactly my thoughts. They did not show how the blades were forged. Still, the blade testing was still awesome.

[@the1onlyteagro]

They almost never show the forge part in these clips...... :(

[@jean-lucpicard3012]

Don't worry they forgot about shows about history too

[@iloveyouerich1038]

Im just here to hear my daily dose of "eet weeel keeel"

[@jerukarabi2965]

eat will kill

[@Rey-pf2ps]

KEAL

[@theprofessor1480]

Same🤪😂

[@Korgvex]

Eat wheel kewel

[@MrRedeyedJedi]

If it will thrwust and khat... It will keeel

[@sanic15]

Such a wholesome episode, the group hug at the end 😂

[@gabzerg6028]

Not sanitary tho O_O

[@gatosyratones]

😹

[@GreatDavu]

A reality competition show where the winner, loser, and judges all group hug at the end. I love this show.

[@stephenschubert2685]

Ever notice how much fun the one judge has when he hits the dummy’s

[@magnol1a_]

Welcome to the KEEL test.

[@quietone610]

@4:02 Sometimes I wonder about that guy.

[@Durwood71]

Jay looked so proud of his opponent when the winner was announced. That's awesome.

[@PrimeAlfa07]

They both were good man just because of handle he lost

[@Kilian930]

everytime a judge says "oh that handle is .... " you know the guy lose on this

[@aydenpayne3405]

@@Kilian930 faxxx

[@charlespangilinan6351]

But Doug complimented the handle from a combat POV.

[@alexgaming9101]

@@charlespangilinan6351 different people like different handles, I like having each individual finger have it's own carved out spot, only problem with Jay's handle is the carve was too deep

[@juliolp95]

And his blade was way stronger too. Oh well

[@ketjapmanies1945]

Watching this make me smile. Its so much different than other competition show. The judges are so humble even when lost.

[@Ichithix]

It's amazing to me how often a poor handle/grip ruins an otherwise perfectly good blade on this show.

[@jensenwolfe8250]

Well think about a it if a blade has a poorly constructed handle it is essentially a pen without a casing it becomes suddenly unwieldy

[@aohdan5713]

Jensen Wolfe great analogy, man

[@Ichithix]

@@jensenwolfe8250 That a bad handle screws up a weapon is less surprising than the fact that smiths come on this show and make the same mistake over and over again.

[@judgemental9253]

A car with a loose steering wheel isn’t that easy to drive, is it?

[@rishabhbhatnagar9632]

In battle u need a comfortable and ez to use handle. U might get keeled if u dont hv that. People just make handles more for show. But this show is about battle.

[@SirKakalaCh]

Im loving this Beat the Judges series, keep up the amazing work guys! Every episode is a blast

[@vestraya]

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

[@christianhillman1577]

Now, unlike the other 'Beat the Judges' videos, which were appallingly one-sided in favor of the judges, I actually really enjoyed this one, primarily because both Burt and Jay are Mastersmiths, which makes the competition a lot more fair.

[@inferno5279]

Glad I stumbled upon this series. An absolute gem! I wish I had the land these competitors have because best believe I'd be doing the same thing. Living in apartments limit EVERYTHING.

[@mako5998]

Imagine being a ballistic dummy chillin and you hear from the distance : "Bladesmiths, welcome to the keel test." This comment was made by the "Strength, endurance and overall construction test" gang

[@edschramm6757]

i feel like you could take a picture of the dummies and caption "10 haunting images taken moments before disaster"

[@MxsticAsh]

Moment of the video for me @10:22 The level of friendship, respect and gratitude among these bladesmiths is just mind-blowing! This trade is hard and brutal so an outsider expects the guys must be foul-tongued, aggressive and intimidating but it's the complete opposite. They are polite, soft spoken and extremely respectful!

[@caseycasem]

I love watching these videos and seeing how humble and nice all these smiths are, very wholesome

[@blooobish]

foster's work is incredible, was great to see him on here and take the win.

[@Coco-oy5sm]

It would be neat to have a full episode (maybe an off-season special) where Ben, J, and Dave compete against each other to make something truly special. Reasonable timeframe, no special challenge, just an opportunity to show off the best they can do. Could even get Jason in on it if he were willing. They always feature Ben as the host to beat, and he's clearly capable, but I want to see the others at their best as well

[@PhrophetOfTheCouncil]

I love the respect they show how they always compliment each other and say something along the lines of "Hes amazing and i got my work cut out for me *

[@dionpeeters31]

This was really relaxing to watch with the music and everything

[@zrinkozvocak8558]

The best episode in a long time. I loved the group hug at the end.

[@birbbirb6078]

I’m trying to see Alec Steele vs Freerk Wieranga vs Walter Sorrells vs Ilya

[@mattmonsees2393]

Throw jason knight in there

[@tattooedfrea]

They'd need a very big room to hold Ilya's ego.

[@iansmith8944]

Jim Hamilton he’s already won forged in fire. I’d say he the best out of all of em

[@FlinnGaidin]

@@iansmith8944 yeah, he made a superb gauntlet-shield.

[@waltercarillo8916]

ilya for the win!

[@Theo_Papadopoylos]

I watch every episode... Every time i see the judge to say "it will kill"... I can feel his joy... I wanna smile too...

[@michaeldomingo9878]

Love this series, as it will definitely inspire people to take this craft and that would help add new bloods keeping the art alive.

[@devingillis9661]

I loved the technique on the KEEL test with these blades.. perfect.

[@spddracer]

This is my favorite "challenge show." Zero ego, all Love for the sport as it were.

[@sohamranjanbhoi277]

My favourite line :- "IT WILL KEAL"❤❤

[@egopen4449]

That Doug says "Will Killll" awesome.The most beaituful thing i've ever heard.

[@BYERE]

Doug looked like he was having WAY to much fun duel-wielding those knives as he slashed up the dummies lol

[@AlexDuWaldt]

Lol, Burt Foster appearance here is like that moment in an anime where one of the main bosses who's been behind a lot of the previous events is revealed and dominates the entire next arc of the show. Essentially, he's like Orochimaru.

[@OxyVille]

I love this show with this format as it shows how real experts know their craft and the beauty of the danger that it possesses. The result is that they honor each others' work, life, soul and honor.

[@FortuneFavoursTheBold]

This guy builds every of his blade to endure his own brutal test. You can tell Jay bashes every contestant's blade mercilessly because this is what he has been doing to his own creations. The grip is rough but in strength test, the blade just demolish the hard targets. Some smiths are known to make strong blades. Their weapons can be used to do things what you usually can't get away with. But that finger groove, man I can't tell you how many times a bad grip design has hurt my hand, especially during test cutting hard targets.

[@Jack-kn1mr]

Yup, it probably would have been fine but he just got a little carried away with the finger groove and cut it too deep.

[@marhawkman303]

most fun part to me? was how something DID break in the strength test... the log. Jay's actually cracked a piece off.

[@samwilson4597]

I love how respectful everyone is in this show

[@GendanoGungakusha]

2:12 "I'm nervous, but that guy looks terrified!"

[@cosmicneko7225]

I like how the music syncs with the slashes into the bags

[@akashmukherjee2405]

Hi Forged in Fire, I have a small request. How about making a compilation of the Most Devastating/Sharpest Weapons premiered in the show (Kill and Sharpness). It's gotta be awesome. Don't forget to add Crusaders Sword in the list 😉

[@WeCube1898]

Got to love that "sinister smile" 😁 of Doug while saying it will "KEAL" 😉😉😉

[@mikeycityify]

"How the mighty have fallen!" I'm loving this ep too much.

[@deaconsyxx322]

Jay surprised me as to how well he took that, I always thought he’d kick off. I had you wrong Jay and I apologise! 👍🏻

[@prgamer7367]

"It will Keal!" Hearing that will never get old.

[@lukewithann7256]

now i want ilya back to go against one of the judges :)

[@DDenDeeen]

very looking forward to have Ilya vs David, both are great weapon recreator

[@three33three33]

Definitely, his ulfbert and nodachi is god tier.

[@mrkiky]

I don't think Ilya is gonna be back on Forged in Fire, he probably hates the show.

[@lexchapa3495]

I’ve been hoping for his return! It would be awesome!

[@lukewithann7256]

@@mrkiky why would he hate the show?

[@tanmaytikle8521]

Matching Doug’s slashes with the background score in KEAL test was peak level editing

[@ivlremanuel6969]

there should be different tests: Keeeeeellll and Overkeeeelll...

[@deepaklakhwan9067]

Preach brother, preach

[@mayavenuemisfit814]

Burt and J. are both class acts and excellent smiths.

[@haijac00]

Jay is a real G, he messed up those handles on purpose so his friend could get the win and bring home some cash 💰

[@rajasankar390]

He didn't do it wantedly

[@CoLDSuNdeR]

I thought the same thing hah

[@gettingtoastedatq]

J is a great smith but like they said Burt was a judge on his blade smith master license test. He judged him professionally so of course J was nervous

[@DavidHernandez-dk1zs]

@@gettingtoastedatq Yeah, actually according to the ABS website, Burt is a Master Bladesmith and an instructor, meanwhile Jay is only a Master. An instructor is an even higher level than just a Master Bladesmith, which in itself is already a hard title to accomplish.

[@Michael-m2b3k]

Awesome competition !!! Burt knows his stuff !!! And it's always fun watching J !!! I say both did just great !!!

[@capsbr2100]

Welcome to the *KIEL* test, 2:00, this time he really pushed on that hahha 🤣🤣🤣

[@jasondulin7376]

I love watching every man on the floor trying to figure out what to do with their hands.

[@jczyver3084]

"Do what you do, Doug" Sighing in his head "I'm really jealous".

[@toportime]

Burt's Blade set were pretty awesome. looked good, performed good. Matched, and very stabbity stab stab stab!

[@ziggie16]

did no one else see the slight bend on burts knife tip from the wood prying

[@fruffy3220]

Yeah I wonder if any comment on it was cut. I just cant imagine any of the judges not mentioning that.

[@AnonYmous-ob7py]

I saw that too I wonder why it wasn't mentioned.

[@AnonYmous-ob7py]

It was more of a roll than a bend

[@jamesmoreland7569]

But you couldn't expect it to not bend, that was meant to see if it would break off

[@Myfoodeatsyours]

damage is damage no matter if it were a bend or break.

[@jeffhoward9186]

How awesome was that. Burt and Jay what an awesome show of talent and mastery in blade smithing.

[@Pughhead]

3:10 The hardest "keeel" ever.

[@kim98881]

I friggin love Dougs "Itll kill" quote

[@jamesfewell2100]

This segment of the episodes i like it puts the judges in the hot seat..over all your weapon will keall..🤓👍👊

[@mpamphsxatz2263]

By far the best episode!

[@ariaf.j2802]

3:41 When i find the camper in battlefield

[@MechMan2076]

Jay made some awesome blades... just sad about the finger-wells... I'm glad to see Jay handled the situation with a lot of class... but on the tree stab, Jay's blades were amazing - digging out chunks of wood... Burt's swords were so thin but still held-up so well against the stump - that was also very impressive... Burt's blades looked like they were stabbing warm butter against the ballistics-dummy... while J's blades took its head... wow... nice to see how different and how excellent both sets of blades were... glad to see the best overall swords won... but both were stunning and unique... both guys are master smiths :) Fantastic episode!

[@themitchellwroe5020]

Back when group hugs were a thing

[@kurtbogle2973]

I just started making blades 18 months ago. This show is quite a education on edged weapons.

[@NobodyKnows-pi1lk]

I thought the judge that competed was kind of a fuddy duddy but hes actually cool 😁

[@thecynic77]

Well he is one of the few master bladesmiths in the US

[@bigbikefan]

One of the best episodes of the show ever. Thanks for sharing.

[@bons244]

my goodness, dual wielding Doug is the best thing 2020 has brought us.

[@tundrazzr3659]

Meh, he didn't even do a spin attack like in the vidya games

[@skimbeeble6143]

The sportsmanship on this show is incredible

[@mementomori4972]

I would like to see a strength test where they bash the opponents blades against each other. That should clearly show, which ones edge holds up better.

[@divane1171]

This one was so good to watch.

[@Void111]

Does he say keal because it's child friendly? Keal= Keep everyone alive

[@davissanders4640]

Yeah he stated he changed it to be less aggressive for the kids

[@suryaparab3738]

I respect both these master smiths. And also want to highlight the fact that J got a taste of his own medicine. Humbled by his teacher Burt Foster. This is the most satisfying and thrilling episode in the entire forged in fire history

[@fred2661]

I came for the video, I stayed for the “it will keel”

[@danielemmanuel6261]

I always love the keel tests

[@mattmonsees2393]

Can we get an episode of the three judges against each other? My money is on David baker

[@Metalhammer1993]

No one is dumb enough to bet against the baker bro

[@shadowstrider42]

Love seeing Doug dual wield, he really becomes twice as deadly with 2 weapons.

[@hyraloshi5980]

4:00 min lol

[@myrical4147]

Aw I like seeing the forging part.

[@tovin09]

It's kinda disturbing to see Doug say, "it will kill" with a smile everytime..

[@Navajonkee]

Nono, he says "it will keal", that's a very important distinction-

[@tovin09]

@@Navajonkee ok.. Explain "Keal" what's that? Is that even a word?

[@Navajonkee]

@@tovin09 That's what Doug says. He doesn't say "kill", he says "keal". It is sort of a running joke with the show, the way Doug says the word, and he even confirmed that he intentionally says it as "keal", as an abbreviation of "Keep Everyone ALive". This is an attempt at being more family-friendly, but more importantly, it's a meme.

[@tovin09]

@@Navajonkee well, I appreciate the thought and I understand the concept...but after slaughtering those pig bodies and carcasses so brutally, with blood all over him, saying keal...anyone would hear that as kill as it makes common sense.. and I felt the same, that's it. I only stated the fact that it's disturbing..nothing to debate here...

[@Navajonkee]

@@tovin09 Well, I didn't say that it ain't stupid, but it is the truth. Personally, I just enjoy the meme-ery of Doug saying it in a weird way. Also, the grin.

[@OvisHerder1]

Now this was a good episode. Well done FIF..!

[@akashmukherjee2405]

Next Judge participating in Judge vs Finalists in the Forged in Fire shall be Ben Abott (prediction) Previous prediction about J Neilson proved to be true... So.... Yay!!!

[@xymoriintus]

Ben was the first judge to compete actually

[@akashmukherjee2405]

@@xymoriintus yep. Disappointed ☹️

[@christopherhall5361]

put Fosters handles on J's Blades, and you have perfection

[@turtuvshinbat-erdene885]

Jay might have done it on purpose. I think no one has won a judge up until now.

[@ArthA122]

Burt was Jay's judge at the ABS.

[@GreatNinjaman]

Dave won his matchup.

[@MeMe-xt8js]

@@GreatNinjaman i think he meant against a judge

[@dominiclacroix9489]

it is really nice to see a judge in a craftman show go on the floor and do it. J really put on a great show and great product. Both were excellent!

[@SadalDay]

there are fewer than 200 master bladesmiths in the world

[@aubinaps1427]

There are 150 only in America apparently. Allow me to doubt that over 6.7 billions other peoples over the world, there are fewer than 50 master bladesmiths :)

[@AnonYmous-ob7py]

@@aubinaps1427 well it's true you should Google it. I'm certain there are a lot of bladesmiths worldwide who are worthy of the title but it's just inaccessible to them, hence why 150 of the 200 are American

[@aubinaps1427]

@@AnonYmous-ob7py yes 200 recognized be "The American Bladesmith Society". Other countries have their own bladesmith society with their own load of masters. Do they are incompetent cuz not from the American bladesmith society?

[@SAKAYA22]

There are less than 100 active mastersmith in the world...

[@skelly3399]

These guys really do have the best job

[@mellownessuperstar2618]

Dude... There was a problem with the tip of his sword and no one said a word... Not cool imo

[@Spazilton1]

Yea one of them was noticeably bent. You can see it at 5:34

[@mellownessuperstar2618]

@@Spazilton1 haha right?

[@ironside7376]

No matter whoever wins ... The thing matters that "it will Keal "