Forged In Fire

Congratulations to Burt! I wonder though how fair it is to put a mastersmith up against hobby smiths and lower level working smiths. That said, Burt's opponent did a super job. I think it came down to the choice of geometry.
 
i4Marc said:
Congratulations to Burt! I wonder though how fair it is to put a mastersmith up against hobby smiths and lower level working smiths. That said, Burt's opponent did a super job. I think it came down to the choice of geometry.
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I've wondered that also, but there have been a few very good, well known smiths get knocked out early.
 
Burt is a great Actor,, he tried to seem worried a couple of times. He is for sure one of the best makers going. Congratulations to him !!
 
i4Marc said:
Congratulations to Burt! I wonder though how fair it is to put a mastersmith up against hobby smiths and lower level working smiths. That said, Burt's opponent did a super job. I think it came down to the choice of geometry.
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Having not seen one episode of the show, will only address your comment.....

That's LIFE!!!!

Lower level working smiths and hobbiest makers are competing against Master Smiths EVERY day.....all are competing for the same dollar.....and getting on a TV show and "putting on a clinic" is a good way to increase the desirability of the products you offer.

Congratulations to Burt Foster!

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
I was skeptical of the show at first but it's definitely gotten better as the season has gone on. I was doing some research on Murray Carter, as I'm looking into his neck knives, and I saw that he was on a previous episode. I'll have to find that one somewhere so I can see it. I watched his YouTube video of him explaining his appearance on the show so I already know what happens, but I'd still like to watch it.

Burt certainly did a knockout job. His ladder damascus looked spectacular. I was kind of hoping the young guy would get through just for making a more difficult blade in the opening rounds. I was curious to see what he could do in his own shop.
 
Congrats to Burt Foster on his win.

My young boys enjoy the show, and that makes me very happy!

My 6 year old was up stairs banging on something the other day, and when my wife asked what all the racket was, he said he was forging a sword.
 
Another outstanding episode. Even my daughter does not want to stop watching this show when it becomes her bedtime, and so we catch up later "on demand."

And congratulations to Burt. And like some others here, as soon as I saw him I told my daughter that I would be very surprised if he did not win. But he made it look so easy - even working with wrought iron. I would love to hear his thoughts/comments.
 
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Bruce Bump said:
As soon as Burt walked in I told Kaye theres the winner! Congrats B Foster!
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I said the same thing to Jennifer. :)

It's like the first round challenge was tailored specifically for Burt. He made it look so easy from start to finish. Good episode and congrats to Burt on the win.
 
I have to admit that I get into the show and have watched every episode. I get frustrated for the guys and gals who cant seem to get things to work for them. But while watching, I'll be trying to talk to them through the TV. I want to tell them "it's not hot enough to weld" or "slow down and pace yourself". So as someone who forges a lot, I picture myself in their place and wonder how well I would do. The pressure is really on them. But watching Burt, I knew he was in complete control of the situation as I would expect him to be. His knife, from design to performance, as well as his demeanor was exemplary. It made me proud.
 
lwrhea said:
I have to admit that I get into the show and have watched every episode. I get frustrated for the guys and gals who cant seem to get things to work for them. But while watching, I'll be trying to talk to them through the TV. I want to tell them "it's not hot enough to weld" or "slow down and pace yourself". So as someone who forges a lot, I picture myself in their place and wonder how well I would do. The pressure is really on them. But watching Burt, I knew he was in complete control of the situation as I would expect him to be. His knife, from design to performance, as well as his demeanor was exemplary. It made me proud.
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That was said perfectly Mr. Rhea. I too put myself in their shoes as I wore those shoes last season and watching my self on the show I realized so much I was doing wrong, but when those lights come on and camera man is in your face you go dumb. I have never swung a hammer outside of my own shop, Burt and some of the other winners have traveled and done hammer-ins and demos regularly and it showed in their cool keeping and being comfortable in different surroundings. Burt was a joy to watch for sure.
 
In a number of episodes, smiths are using a process or material for the first time. That's tough to do, especially on unfamiliar equipment under time pressure. I myself am quite new at forging, and see smiths trying to move metal when it's way to cool, or trying to weld without prepping the material properly. I know better, so why are they having trouble with this? Set up for TV? Is this real, or scripted?
 
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