Forged In Fire

Willie71 said:
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?
Click to expand...
The lighting on set is so bright, those of us that work in purposely dim lit shops have a hard time judging heat color, also the tv color spectrum makes everything look a few shades off . Yes its very real
 
Willie71 said:
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?
Click to expand...

It's definitely not scripted but I get the feeling the producers asked Burt to feign concern at some points.

There seemed to be a lot of, 'oh gee, I hope this works or turns out okay... Oh yeah, it did' on his part
 
Lorien said:
Seriously?! Wtf is wrong with you? :p
Click to expand...

I have no interest in seeing any aspect of my life turned into a tv show, same reason I have never watched any episodic tattoo tv shows.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
I was joking, but that certainly sounds reasonable enough :)
 
The judges were bugging out too they were marveling at the pace of bf making that first blade!
 
There's plenty of recognizable names that have made their way into the show now. I'd like to see some playoff rounds between the winners at some point to see what happens then...
 
Jsega51 said:
There's plenty of recognizable names that have made their way into the show now. I'd like to see some playoff rounds between the winners at some point to see what happens then...
Click to expand...

I agree. You need 16 winners to do a grand champion tournament. 4 episodes of 4 prior champs. Winner goes to the final to compete for $50,000.

Standard chopped format.

I'm willing to bet the do it as soon as they have 16 champs willing to do two shows worth of forging.
 
I actually stopped watching it last year as I found it a bit disappointing.
I'm a promoter of custom knives and was expecting a show did the same but felt it did just the opposite.
But in reading here, it seems it's gotten much better. I'm going to go back to season start
and give it another look.
 
Kohai999 said:
I have no interest in seeing any aspect of my life turned into a tv show, same reason I have never watched any episodic tattoo tv shows.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
Click to expand...

While, I am usually completely in accord with the great Kohai999, I could not resist hitting the "on demand" button for this one.

First of all I must commend the guts of the other three guys, to get in the ring for a few rounds with Burt "Muhammed Ali" Foster.
That said. Burt put on a tour deforce demo of Bladesmithing and artistry that really has to be seen to be appreciated!

The most amazing element of the show, was how Burt's character, personality, and self effacing good humor shown through into each segment. WOW!
These aspects of Burt are known to anyone who has met him, but for it to survive and thrive on reality TV is virtually unknown.

BURT! The camera loves ya baby!
 
Just watched this week's episode with the wife. Burt blew the judges away...and my wife. Nice way to screw up my weekend, Burt. :mad: ;)

Seriously, have enjoyed the series. And, it has continued to improve. Burt went through it like a Master.

- Joe
 
My buddy Tobin Nieto of Stonehaven Knifeworks will be in the episode of Forged in Fire on the History Channel next Tuesday, April 5. Here he is with a couple of his knives.



Burt Reynolds, eat your heart out.
 
Instead of starting with season two from the beginning, I jumped right in on the most recent episode and Burt is a natural for this type time, a real class act.
I agree with many of you that the show has really improved over the first several episodes.
 
Added the "Spiked Shield" episode to the list. Here's the link to it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNiQNjjc_vQ


------------------------------------------------------------------------

Forged In Fire

Season 1 -

1) Japanese Katana: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96TB9okMu4k

2) Chakram : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNZc7NFty-M

3) Viking Battle Axe : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZA3vhhkYcI

4) Katar : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vrI3L3ZpcM

5) Crusader Sword : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fUFY2miEos

6) Rapier : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j1dKBcskwU

7) The Roman Gladius : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ErZqq9CFNA

8) The Moro Kris : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUOlTy-ZTyk

---------------------------------------

Season 2 -

1) The War Hammer : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrQddacu_y8

2) Khopesh : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3XugjMAdFA <------------ Salem Straub's episode

3) The Scottish Claymore : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XYTG8engm0

4) Spiked Shield : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNiQNjjc_vQ

5) Viking Sword : N/A "yet"

6) Kukri : N/A "yet"

7) Shotel : N/A "yet" <------------ Burt Foster's episode



~Paul
My YT Channel Lsubslimed
... (It's been quite a while since I've posted any new vids)
 
I liked that when one of Burts competitors was having trouble getting his welds to stick Burt went over and gave advice on how to fix it.
I wonder if any of the other smiths knew they were going up against a Mastersmith. I know if I was there I would have spent more time watching him work than on my own forging. :)
 
I believe most of the episodes can also be viewed on history.com. Also they have a lot of behind the scenes type of mini-vids.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top