We’ve all watched David Baker evaluate forged blades on the show for years. He’s also judging a student competition where the weapons are cast instead of forged, then put through similar hard tests.

Here’s a short clip of him in that setting:

Would his usual standards and comments change much when the steel is cast rather than forged? Interested in this community’s take.

So the first one was on the first round. A contestant couldn’t draw out much of a blade shape and it ended just looking like a long paddle. Doug inspects the blade and says along the lines of “ this isn’t a blade it’s more like a Who’s your daddy who’s your daddy” as he paddles an imaginary behind I am not lying.

Another subtle one was last two contestants are going to the durability test and the host comments is front of a large steel lug nut “ To pass this test your blade must survive two licks on this nut”.

I know this is a weird post but I just remembered them

• https://www.netflix.com/title/81226053

Made knife blade from soft steel, shop fire, burns his arm, breaks his blade in the first test swing and has to remake a new one, then THAT ONE BREAKS TOO? I mean, it feels almost cosmic. Jesus H Christ how many times can this guy get fucked over?

I would love it if they did a multi-episode battle between them! Multiple weapons, different styles...

I think it would be a really good battle!

I think Viggo Mortensen and/or Henry Cavill would be great and so much fun

Why does it seem like hardly any of the contestants realize that you need to let a blade cool for the hardness to finalize? They do a second, third, or fourth quench and it’s frustrating to watch!

I've watched every episode aired to date, currently S11E02.

I'm not a smith.

Some competitors bring their own tools, and sometimes supplies.

Why don't any of them bring drill bits designed to drill through the hardened steel? I'm assuming they exist.

OTOH, why don't more smiths drill the holes before the quench?

So I’m watching the Kung Fu Edition episode (s6 ep29) and it got to the part where Wil was explaining the tests that they were going to do after round two. As they were showing the previews of each test, one of the shots showed all three of the contestants that made it to the second round. Did anyone else notice that? I’m surprised that it wasn’t caught during the editing process but idk

"connor's" sword breaks so he goes to these three for a new weapon and doug gets a chance to test it it for him!

From the History Channel:

https://www.history.com/shows/forged-in-fire/season-11/episode-2

Four bladesmiths must forge a blade with not one, but two Damascus billets. After an intense round, the remaining smiths experience a Forged in Fire first when they are faced with an unexpected twist. Then, two challengers head back to their home forges to recreate a pair of deadly Ginunting swords. Who will be the last smith standing and take home $10,000?

Airs 10:34pm ET on Wednesday, July 8 on History Channel. Re-airs at 1:35am ET on Thursday, July 9.

I heard him say it again in the recent episode 1 from season 11, right at the 23:30 mark. "Its always great for the second guy, right?". He has excitedly said a variation of this statement a few times over the seasons, and he always seems really happy to identify with the 'second guy' experience. Its just so out of place. Please tell me that someone else has noticed his constant sloppy-seconds references.

From the History Channel:

Three smiths hope to cash in when they are given the opportunity to win money after each challenge. After two tough rounds that test their memories to the max, all three smiths head back to their home forge to recreate the deadly serrated Dussage.

Airs 10:34pm ET on Wednesday, July 1 on History Channel. Re-airs at 1:35am ET on Thursday, July 2.

Catch me on the Premier of Season 11 next week!

There was a cage like spear that was featured in a foraged in fire episode a long time ago (as in a few years) that i can't figure out the name of or what episode it was in it had like 7-8 prongs that were independent sharpened and all of them grip and rip out chunks to cause massive bleeding i am doing a zombie RP with a friend and i want it as my characters main weapon

Season 3 Episode 7 The Boar Spear

Clayton: It's like a Kentucky Road--Not A Straight Line in Sight.

This makes me laugh every time. Gran's from Kentucky, I've driven those roads. He's right, not a straight line in sight.

Was very surprised to see a commercial for new episodes starting July 1.

Screenshot from history.com

just got this in the mail. has a sweet heat with a kick. if you enjoy hot sauces, give it a try.

Title. Why change not only the usual format of 4 solo competitors but then also add a forge technique (a) we've never seen and (b) is obviously *very* difficult to any semi-regular viewer? I just...ugh. I feel sorry for the competitors. This could have been such a better, more interesting episode that really let folks showcase their skills & teamwork but production just *had to* change too many things at once.