Forged in Fire: TOP MEDIEVAL WEAPONS TESTED (8 Swords, Axes, and More) | History

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[@munditodada-do8274]

okay thank you

[@muhammadsafuan2256]

I just started watching this show and I loved it.

[@shanu._.8]

Cool

[@aidenbamafan5178]

@@munditodada-do8274 p ppl

[@brianfloe8234]

@@munditodada-do8274 I

[@samstrawser6791]

To be honest, I'm a big fan of how polite everyone is on this show, even to the point of just chilling and respecting each other's work while a guy swings their weapons at mimic humans to see if they die

[@iwantmyfriescrispynotburnt3981]

Exactly 💯

[@kwpogromca]

To see if "It will keel"*

[@pootisbirb6683]

The Sportsmanship and Respect in this show is Astounding.

[@Richard-Espanol]

@@pootisbirb6683 I think it's that everyone who gets into black smiting knows just how hard it is. It's not something you can just pick up and do day 1. And really, if you don't do a good job on a blade or weapon there is no else to blame. But agree with everyone above that the sportsmanship and politeness between the contestants is great to see. I also like when they share stories about their scars the get from the forge, it's crazy what these guys deal with lol.

[@j.j._]

Pure class.

[@evantan7796]

Rib Cage: Our duty is to protect the vital organs in the chest. The German Halberd: Imma stop you right there

[@julz19]

@Revailz language specific translation It's like porque in spanish And porke in filipino

[@Comrade_Sensei]

U mean: "Imma break you right there"

[@donnerstein8576]

@Revailz me as born german cant give you a answer. I dont know it 😂😂

[@evantan7796]

@@Comrade_Sensei that made me crack up HAHA

[@jakethepoul]

It help and don't at same time bc the sharp parts of a broken rib can cut some part of the lungs

[@dominicomegon4714]

I've never seen more graceful losers and humble winners on a reality show before. It's even more impressive than the weapons they make.

[@musahfuseini9130]

You definitely don’t watch sumo wrestling

[@axleblevins3571]

@@musahfuseini9130 Why would you watch fat men in a diaper wrestle

[@edwinrodriguez8278]

47:16 one of the best it will keels in the entire show 😀

[@notamoose5162]

@@axleblevins3571 why not

[@Billious]

Bladesmithing is a humbling profession, if you can’t except defeat, you’ll go nowhere

[@onaelleuscycillius352]

if you think that i am gonna waste an hour of my life watching grown men swing around sharp objects and talk about penetration...... then you are absolutely right.

[@mrfus9041]

dont like the comment its at 69. i wouldve liked it...but....y'know...

[@luckyluciano4075]

🤣😂🤣 👍🏻 you made my day!!!

[@shisoshin1]

mate, your imagery thus mind, never, arose in my mind.. the testing is of workmanship, specifically in weapons.. think of it that way..

[@TJ-zc4sl]

I don't know man, humankind have been instilled with a battle instincts from thousands of years fighting with swords and hand combat weaponry. Now that we have reached a level of civilization where many country are conflict free, I think the fact that we can watch men cut ballistic dummies instead of people is a pretty good thing.

[@luckyluciano4075]

@@TJ-zc4sl your sick! 😆

[@espartacos1]

I love seen the blacksmith standing awkwardly and don't know what to do with their arms

[@112233JORDAN]

Lol especially when the judges say "Are you ready?" LOL they are just going to stand there.

[@whatastandupguy3050]

They really are just really cool nerds lol

[@dejanf8168]

You evil evil man 🤣🤣🤣 those poor guys just want to show their amazing work, and not to mention how hard of a job blacksmithing actually is...

[@PureCellx]

They should give them a blacksmiths hammer to hold

[@hanzgrueber145]

You know what thats a good point but let's be honest what human being knows what to do with their arms when standing in front of someone who has "authority" over you

[@calilaployploy2827]

39:04 that is one of the best cutting test i've seen. Just wow.

[@dejanf8168]

The Sword of Judgement (heroes 3 reference)

[@kiwievilbirb4911]

that was like the first time I saw a sword almost cut all the way though the rip cage in one swing. This could totally be possible

[@bmxboxter]

Almost cut the head off/part of the chest in a V shape!!

[@opoziter2467]

i would like to buy this sword, for real

[@RyuPhrog]

It was awesome, genuinely the coolest cutting test I've ever seen as well.

[@GwenShep]

39:04 that sword is.. Insane like jesus christ thats some damage

[@faller-]

that would destroy somebody's body, even the judges where impressed

[@izacbenjamin4770]

I also liked who the judges couldn't stop giggling after that test. True boys at heart

[@elias_xp95]

I read this comment just as that clip came on so wow lol. It nearly cut he dummy in half, I've seen necks cut clean through but never the chest/torso itself. Wild sharp even the judges were in awe.

[@Infernapalm]

It's such a beautiful weapon too, so symmetrical and the black handle and wide shiny blade... just WOW

[@henkgerritsen1444]

well, it killed for Jezus christ too XD

[@ricoalviar7343]

The pommel falling off is a plus. Now you can end your opponent rightly.

[@jakobwidh4851]

Nice 👍. You into swords too. Did you watch the

[@jagermeister8338]

Skall should be in the jury xD

[@Domgus]

MIZERO

[@kal4513]

alot of swords had removable pommels and you would take them off and could throw the m

[@danielribeiro1433]

my thoughts exactly

[@papastalin3508]

39:17 doug is so angry he didn't get to use that sword

[@Mr.Amazing2]

This show really puts on full display how much of a brotherly bond the blacksmithing community has. It's a dying craft that isn't very popular anymore. That's The main reason these gentleman are so humble and not sore losers, they understand the effort and dedication smithing requires at all levels of expertise in what is a widely unrecognised artform.

[@mrkiky]

I wouldn't say it's a dying craft. It is no longer needed as mass production has taken over pretty much everything that a blacksmith would make. So whoever does blacksmithing does it out of passion, and whoever buys stuff made by a blacksmith, buys it because they like the look and feel of handmade stuff. I'd say we have a pretty thriving community.

[@arthurchadwell9267]

It's popular enough to be on TV... :-)

[@medalex195322]

I think this show and some others have more or less caused a renaissance for blacksmithing

[@drxgonoma]

how to remove ads: skip to the end go back to the beginning enjoy 53 minutes of 'it will keel'

[@lix3r]

Pog

[@_EzGREEN]

Dragonoma Your heroics will not be forgotten

[@jerrydavis9558]

EVERYONE REMEMBER HIM WHILE YOU STILL CAN I’m pretty KZbin is gunna come assassinate you 😂😂

[@mike81399]

Thanks 👍 KZbin killed all the channels income, so it's ad to the max. I bet people have been watching tons of KZbin, especially when we were hiding in our houses a couple months ago. 🇺🇸

[@clampersfut702]

U saved me every ad my phone would make me restart the whole vid ur a saviour

[@ruckarucka5374]

24:00 the guy who's sword failed should have won, the other guys was too heavy, not sharp and uncomfortable

[@Memolotl]

I def feel like the judges knew that too

[@itnoasumart8696]

the tang got into the pommel not throu it, thats the problem of many modern swords.

[@GwenShep]

Id hardly call losing the pommel a "catastrophic failure" that other dude in no way deserved it, he made a bloody block of steel not a sword

[@dejanf8168]

@@GwenShep at least he was aware of it 😂😂

[@pappo5583]

i feel the same way, there was an abyss between the two swords

[@federicodiaz1482]

imagine being a Robber and enter Doug's house.. catch you in the act.. he grabs a Kickass long medieval Blade.. look you in the eyes and says : "It will kill"

[@jessicajones2419]

Keel

[@DavidThaDwarf]

“This blade is razor sharp, it penetrates the target with ease and slices through the body with ease. This blade will keel.” Meanwhile the robbers just laying there

[@syad911]

but then he says "because im recovering from injury, my wife will have the pleasure cutting you deep and lacerate your organs, are you ready ?"

[@PrinceIsot]

Not that I'd ever rob anyone but if that happened id leave MY belongings lol

[@saadpatel5689]

Robbers pull out there glock

[@glasshalffull4061]

39:12 - 39:18 I can only imagine how much fun these brothers have had together! Doug's reaction, paired with the other judges' reactions......PRICELESS!

[@anrom23]

When Doug has someone else testing the weapon he's always seen in the background with a face of pure enthusiasm

[@ΚωνσταντίνοςΠόρο]

39:05 has to be the best craftsmanship ever on the show amazing

[@terrelldurocher3330]

That was overkill

[@watchdealer11]

47:16 one of the best it will keels in the entire show 😀

[@philippeambroise6702]

I agree ! it was a powerfull "KEEEEL"

[@IceRanger41]

It will keeeel...

[@karentiger5117]

If he was russian

[@dragonite986]

That bearded guy in the begining is so chill and relaxed, all he wants to see is his weapon kill.

[@abf213]

Also that the judge acknowledged his work was cool too.

[@apollo8586]

You mean keel

[@RyhoLV]

Die, I must

[@DavidThaDwarf]

@@apollo8586 It will KEEEEEL

[@FtanmoOfEtheirys]

So this is what Hagrid has been up to since he was fired from Hogwarts.

[@spellrush2097]

24:00 It's not a "catastrophic failure" it's actually quite an advantage. Many knights and swordsmen would remove their pommels and throw them at the enemy as a distraction. This method was so effective that it was actually forbidden to do this which is why you don't hear many historical accounts of this happening.

[@fmlAllthetime]

Exactly. If you needed to finish them off rightly, you would need to do it. But only then

[@brianmayabella5992]

Its a less catastrophic fkailure. You could get injured and bother your handling. But of course, in real battle even a stone can be a weapon.

[@horyshet8832]

Which game is the character in your profile from?

[@spellrush2097]

@@horyshet8832 I honestly don't remember. I've never played it I just really like this image lol

[@horyshet8832]

@@spellrush2097 oh ok🤣

[@losbrown5332]

Daves Templar Sword in the kill test at 38:57 is exactly like Doug said truly scary blade.

[@chaos7100]

I love how Doug laughed after he said “just the tip penetrated” 1:49

[@arthurmorganclips6706]

Love the way Dough says "it will kill" with a giant grin on his face 😂

[@SH-xw1cd]

He probably says that that everytime he cuts his steak lol

[@michaeldrakesherman]

It's not really made explicit in the show, but it's the KEAL test; Doug's acronym for "Keep Everyone ALive"

[@alksi1]

That Knights Templar..... scariest sword ive ever seen. Sickeningly sharp.

[@TreyBattles]

39:16 look at Doug in the background 😂

[@TimmyisaPanda]

Then patting his brother with his bloody hand and his brother pretends to fling it back at him with his fingers. 😂

[@wmuzyce7263]

God**

[@vivir_en_ruedas]

24:15...It has now an ice breaker on the pommel. It was unfair.

[@gggddhhd4913]

What i love about this show is the fact that when you normally look at a blade u dont think how much thought goes into it.

[@Leo.23232]

speak for yourself

[@mrkiky]

Unless you're a knife maker. Then you think "how long would that take me and will it fit in my quench tank?" with every blade you see.

[@kolenadeau1345]

“It’s wicked scary” that is the single greatest line of all time 😂😂😂 39:05

[@deepayanswain6946]

I would love to pierce that into someone....Any Volunteer please?....Now Please don't call me a psychopath....

[@mrkiky]

Between wicked sharp and scary sharp he chose to say wicked scary.

[@xaninuax]

That first guy may have made the most complete weapon I have seen yet. Strong, sharp, and well designed.

[@danielribeiro1433]

you discribed an halberd, the most complete weapon

[@yagzyalcntas553]

23:20 awkward... being eliminated just because pommel fall off... that crappy other sword won such a disappoinment

[@declanfoster7720]

23:20 my friend

[@grimmywizard]

Completely wrong time stamp bro.

[@yagzyalcntas553]

@@grimmywizard yeah fixed

[@yagzyalcntas553]

@@declanfoster7720 thnx idk how i went so wrong lol

[@grimmywizard]

@@yagzyalcntas553 ok

[@mattbowman8208]

1:50 Doug just couldn't help but to laugh. :D

[@Shaky11030]

Oh that’s hilarious 😂

[@allenmeza6786]

David's Templar sword is probably the best sword I've seen on this show, wow

[@cone7294]

Doug “I’m recovering from an injury” Marcaida

[@colonelsarge9207]

Sends in clone :)

[@leonardocucchiara4782]

3:58 "I don't know how well it will cut" 4:05 surprised pikatchu face

[@scythixs7663]

What i love about this show is how humble and good sports these competitors are.Phil for example ; instead of being cocky he thanks everyone for his experience and thanks his fellow competitors.The defenition of good sportsmanship right there!

[@Rebotified]

Oh god this showed on my recommended and now i am binge watching it late at night

[@mephuisto2182]

14:05 You can see the disappointment in his eyes

[@bigbunny6573]

he did miss with his swing though

[@thegamersden4824]

47:14 Such a dramatic KEEL reveal.

[@Weightsss]

I need more of this show… this is literally the most professional show on the Internet!!

[@cyrilcruz8918]

24:35 he got lucky

[@iamyourdad2984]

Right

[@asphalt-cowboy9479]

Very... I've never forged/finished a sword or anything before but im confident that I could present something as good or better than that dude did

[@danielribeiro1433]

he said it himself, he won by capitalising on oponents failures, passed first round witha butter knife and now this, he won, but he didn't want to win like this

[@gagebenson1791]

The guy at 19:40. What he says. If everyone had that kind of mentality the world would truly be a beautiful place to be.

[@JakeyGhost]

39:04 Whoa I didn't expect that 😅

[@MangekyoFlower]

When dougs brother walked out, I was like “oh god there’s another one”🤣🤣🤣🤣. Lol in all seriousness Doug is my favorite judge on this show

[@TGA_BAY_BAY]

I love that Doug literally held the sword out at arm’s length, he was truly terrified.

[@mackennaomara4868]

This show is so wholesome, which is kinda funny considering the content

[@112233JORDAN]

This dude is brave af to be swinging all these weapons as hard as he does. I'd be worried about a piece of metal hitting me in the head or neck

[@davidwood1923]

Wow!... Another Close Competition. Thanks for Sharing

[@MrRedeyedJedi]

I feel kind of sorry for Hagred, that was a robust Halberd, but Ned Flander's Halberd just seemed more effective

[@king199027]

I just love the fact that , how all these men are such good sports .. I just love it . They took their defeat with sucha grace .

[@TeteBruleeFR]

14:28 Now that is a rare sight I enjoyed a lot! The weapon wielder from the judge's side, admiting his cut was not totally on point, and admiting it was him (still could be excused because of the handle made it hard to control), and not the blade being straight up not sharp enough, too heavy, or too flexible... Thumb up for this guy! He is my hero. (Swing at 14:01)

[@flugel5554]

39:08 i love how after those 2 cuts, all the judges shook a little

[@clausandersen8446]

Would really love to see the show expand and challenge smiths in how they have to forge their weapons, traditional or modern forges provided by Forged in Fire and not in their home.

[@mrmcdoozy1512]

My favorite has to be the Smith's that worked on the Glaive, they were friendly and I loved how they complimented each others blades

[@Crod_]

Craig's hammer was a beauty, one of the best weapons I've seen on this show.

[@derpionier_7353]

In the vid are more ad's than doug could say keel xD

[@MomoKawashima5]

Lol welcome to AdTube ^_^

[@RebeccaPaige]

Than not then

[@derpionier_7353]

@@RebeccaPaige wanna now a cookie ?

[@pukelius4128]

Keeel :D what a dude, i want to see him in a comedy snuff film and look straight at the camera after a nice bloody murder and say "this thing is sharp, it will keeel" 😏

[@computerman9971]

Buy youtube premium or get an ad blocker. Problem solved.

[@MichaelM.9]

at 1:50 he realised what he just said ^^

[@akashmukherjee2405]

The tip was enough to get her crying 😂🤣

[@euphoricmando]

Good catch ! 🤣🤣

[@r.b.rozier9692]

Did anyone else notice Doug fighting a giggle when he said just the tip?

[@scottinWV]

Ben is a good addition to the show. He fit right in.

[@ChristianNorge]

They should award 2nd place with $2000 (given that it doesn't suffer a failure) honestly

[@sethgarrick6320]

Btw a custom blade that was professionally tested is worth approximately 3-4 grand Note: the loser gets his blade back after the show

[@alexanderren1097]

Me: **sees Archie Marcaida walk in** "This is getting out of hand, now there are TWO of them!"

[@Logan_Velotta]

9:35. I’ve never heard someone be so happy of their weapon being able to kill🤣😂

[@thomastobiassen1569]

39:09 ..Their faces says it all..that is one of the sharpest swords I've ever seen!

[@RDub4433]

I waited 40 min just to see David’s crusader sword. That sword is a monster

[@dejanf8168]

Probably the best weapon ever made on this show.

[@bobjeff6348]

They should make the Zulfiqar

[@mindfreak111]

49:13 probably one of the worst facial expressions I’ve ever seen on a human

[@elias_xp95]

lol don't be mean, but lol

[@projectonyx6491]

imagine waking up and seeing that face. Oh god

[@bidoofftw]

My boy Drew was robbed wtf

[@davidpavlovic4612]

It was very fortunate for that other guy, I actually said wtf when that “sword” appeared on screen.

[@okiluxs]

Lucky is better than good

[@gabrielbrown9013]

on god

[@rollingo8678]

25:46 the only issue I can see is that they tested the daggers on butted mail as opposed to riveted mail

[@Not_A_Cat]

I'd prefer to see the Smith actually forging, grinding and detailing their weapons. I do love to see the tests, but I also like to see the effort that went into the items they're testing.

[@patrickazzarella6729]

Thats in the full episodes

[@Not_A_Cat]

@@patrickazzarella6729 I'm aware of that, I was meaning if they're gonna make compilations of all the testing, maybe make a few compilations of smiths working their forges. Or of comebacks, the smith makes a mistake and manages to overcome it. 🤔

[@Boatsidebbq]

This guy could swing a rusty spoon and anounce, "It will keel"

[@atal1934]

The keel test is awesome!

[@TheStruggleNRG]

1:54 when he chuckles ever so slightly because he realized he just said “just the tip penetrated”

[@Holycow94WoW]

That Templars Sword demolished the ribs and midsection of that dummy so brutally... it looked like it was something from a fantasy game. Outstanding

[@IceRanger41]

27:02 my mans has nether wood on his handle

[@c3strider]

Can we all appreciate Doug’s smile and cheerfulness.

[@moustachio9936]

49:52 when you're an ottoman in the siege of vienna and see the winged hussars arrive

[@m.m.3248]

22:30 I love how the stupido was laughing and then changed his face

[@markprice9810]

Why do i feel satisfied on hearing "It wil Kielll"

[@erikblarg5498]

probably, because Killing is something that's been a habit of many humans that it has likely become an ingrained instinct in certain gene pools. My genetics come mostly from Norway, Denmark, and Scotland, so I am not surprised that I too, find it quite satisfying to hear him say that :)

[@markprice9810]

Of all the random thing that I can expect from a comment.....this just pops right in my back

[@joy_6.9]

😳

[@joy_6.9]

@@erikblarg5498 I am From India and don't satisfaction because my gene is deferent and india also known as it's calm people and many monk and great person like mahatma gandhi are born here 👍

[@Ogsonofgroo]

I have become addicted to this show, man there's some fine craftsmanship going on, and if there was ever a zombie apocalypse I hope they saved all the creations :P Fun show eh!

[@russward2612]

I want to know what weapon each judge would reach for when the zombie horde came through the door. 🧟✌️🖖

[@jakobwidh4851]

Let’s see how many are watching this in quarantine ⬇️

[@irenasivakova2964]

Nesledují

[@jakobwidh4851]

Suka bliat

[@adriancojocariu2062]

You still in quarantine?

[@jakobwidh4851]

Adrian Cojocariu no I’m in Sweden but yea almost everyone else in quarantine so

[@filymerc8738]

cracks me up the face he makes when he says it will kill

[@Silversaxophone1]

33:15 "no broken bones" *zooms in to show clearly fractured ribs*

[@TheMess84]

What i like here is the respect that the judges show to people that come here.They don't joke with them and they respect their work...

[@mosio.2504]

13:20 I love the design of this weapon

[@Hyparbeem526]

Sometimes I feel like these blacksmiths are so nice, that they are rooting for each other in the final round

[@ifv2089]

They Bladesmiths when they making Blades Such cool attitudes to winning and loosing deffo

[@allenm7804]

Nick and Alex was one of the best competitors that went against each other

[@1018-u8s]

@7:47 when you think of a funny joke in class and you're trying not to laugh

[@macacofrito]

33:06 Doug Marcaida reviewing a warhammer: Love the balance of this blade.

[@thatonepersonwhoeatscheese7348]

it had a blade on it

[@ABHI-cg5dz]

You know you have done a great job when Doug says "it can kill" 😎

[@TheGreg6466]

I think Jake (the blade destroyer) is a lot stronger than he looks, when they say "this test is designed to be brutal" it's only brutal because Jake is involved. lol, respect though, great show.

[@Y4ngCP]

And he smiles at top of it... he likes to destroy them lmao

[@johntowner1893]

Phil’s German halberd is awesome what a beautiful design

[@RabidWolf1966]

to the loser "Surrender your weapon" to the winner "Present your weapon" basically, though they do the same thing

[@danielribeiro1433]

same action, different energies

[@popcornrocks5208]

Different conotations, present your sword is usually used when presenting it for judging, appraisal for sale, or to make sure its even worth it. Surrender your sword says that its not worth even apraisal for sale, that you will have to redo your work and try and do better.

[@Quiet_Void]

I mean, it’s probably illegal to have some of these weapons in your house, even for decoration because of it’s fatality potential.

[@livrforlax01]

I love how all these guys are soo much more mellow when they lose unlike other competitions

[@prashantchandrmore4380]

No Hindi episode you tube

[@SpecsCloud]

I'm gonna assume the blade that lacked a keel test was the one that injured doug. The guy that failed lost cuz his blade was bad at cutting and Doug mentioned that he was injured by "a heavy blade that didn't cut well"

[@francisphillips53]

Nice job phil.. great blade, nice guy.

[@chinchilla641]

Doug: says "kill" and not "keel" First guy that gets Halbert tested: Top 10 anime betrayals 😤😭

[@tacoenvy]

It’s “keal” actually

[@L-K888]

Cool medieval weapons and metal music What more could anyone ask for

[@arjungandhi1242]

I swear that ice block test has broken more blades than any other test.

[@Cattabushi]

the damage that daves templar sword done to that ballistic dummy is insane

[@ДокторЯдо]

I knew which halberd will be the winner the moment I saw both. Phil's weapon didn't just perform better, it is simply beautiful unlike the rival's. (Jonathan, if you're reading this, I didn't mean to insult you. You definitely can, and probably will, craft weapons that are both functional and beautiful.)

[@TheGreg6466]

The last guy with the crusader sword, Dave, the look on his face was priceless, lol.

[@stephenxramirez]

*Doug eatting his lunch* "Doug. Your banana...will PEEEL."

[@burakozdemir2439]

Dude that arming sword challenge totally don’t deserve other guys absolutely do perfect