Forged In Fire

Most of these guys don't have a competitive bone in their body. They are crumbling under the pressure. I know most of them are much more capable than what they have shown. Most mistakes were caused by scope creep and pressure...

Every episode is getting better. Really enjoying it. It's become a comp between myself and the wife to pick the winner based on their introductions.
 
I have watched all three shows so far. I have many questions. I'll address only one.

Assumptions: the show is good for the knife making community (ie: makers and collectors and newbies for either category)
that I am newly interested is getting a custom knife and tuned in to get information
that I don't know any makers and heard about the show and the third episode is the only one I've seen
that I saw "Jimmy" struggle and fail to make it to phase 2

Further assume that I do not know "Jimmy" is an experienced blade smith who has made and sold many knives successfully, and that his performance on the show does not reflect his true ability.

Now my question: How likely would it be for me to call "Jimmy" and discuss an order for a custom, hand made knife?

But you see, I DO know Jimmy and I DO know what we saw is no where near his true ability.

I don't know one way or the other, but I wonder if his appearance under those circumstances will further his career as a knife maker.

I'll leave the rest of the questions to ponder on my own. (the show is like a train wreck…….I can't keep from looking)

Paul
 
Cajun Kamikaze said:
Says the guy from Oregon....
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From Florida, thankyaverymuch! :) Traded mahi and grouper for trout and salmon.

I'm liking Forged in Fire more with each episode. They seem to be spreading out information tidbits about how blades are made among all the episodes, instead of cramming it all into one.
 
Mecha said:
From Florida, thankyaverymuch! :) Traded mahi and grouper for trout and salmon.

I'm liking Forged in Fire more with each episode. They seem to be spreading out information tidbits about how blades are made among all the episodes, instead of cramming it all into one.
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Well enough then lol:). Was it the Heat? I'm really not enjoying the heat right now!!! On a better note, going off shore this weekend. Hope Mahi and Tuna is on the menu :p

Paul, I think most anyone with a lick of sense should understand that knife making isn't a competitive sport. This show is putting that twist on it. From my POV, I know Jimmy is far more capable but what it does to his career is only his doing. I'm sure they understood the competition aspect coming into the show, that only one man would be left standing. If you don't do well, or Jimmy for that matter, that's on his shoulders. Play to win and don't crack, seems that isn't something most of these guys were ready for.
 
Cajun, good answer! After a little more thought on my part, I think I'll share your point of view. Thanks.

Paul
 
We need to remember all the selective editing that goes into the show to make it fit their narrative. That said if I had agreed to be a competitor I sure would have practiced "speed-knifemaking" a lot before I walked onto the set!
 
i thought the 2 finalist done some great work....and the one guy who's blade was an inch too long,it looked good too....the guy that lost out in round 2 seemed to
be a little slower than the others,and probably does some great work if not under pressure....i'd like to have seen something completed by him as well.....
the idea of a few minutes to display items they have made sounds good to me as well....im not a maker,nor have the tools to be....i do enjoy others works in
hopes of someday being more than just a collector,kit builder,etc....it gets better every week so far,jd
 
jdracing said:
i thought the 2 finalist done some great work....and the one guy who's blade was an inch too long,it looked good too....the guy that lost out in round 2 seemed to
be a little slower than the others,and probably does some great work if not under pressure....i'd like to have seen something completed by him as well.....
the idea of a few minutes to display items they have made sounds good to me as well....im not a maker,nor have the tools to be....i do enjoy others works in
hopes of someday being more than just a collector,kit builder,etc....it gets better every week so far,jd
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I was thinking the Israeli was going to take it home. That damn inch!

Mr. Debbie Downer was really hacking me off, That dude needs a life coach, and counselling lol
 
I really do enjoy the show. I know it's tv and scripted/ edited but in a nutshell it's better than some other programs. Just my humble opinion. I feel like an insect among gods reading everyones endless knowledge so thanks to everyone here SEMPER FI
 
sheathmaker said:
I have watched all three shows so far. I have many questions. I'll address only one.

Assumptions: the show is good for the knife making community (ie: makers and collectors and newbies for either category)
that I am newly interested is getting a custom knife and tuned in to get information
that I don't know any makers and heard about the show and the third episode is the only one I've seen
that I saw "Jimmy" struggle and fail to make it to phase 2

Further assume that I do not know "Jimmy" is an experienced blade smith who has made and sold many knives successfully, and that his performance on the show does not reflect his true ability.

Now my question: How likely would it be for me to call "Jimmy" and discuss an order for a custom, hand made knife?

But you see, I DO know Jimmy and I DO know what we saw is no where near his true ability.

I don't know one way or the other, but I wonder if his appearance under those circumstances will further his career as a knife maker.

I'll leave the rest of the questions to ponder on my own. (the show is like a train wreck…….I can't keep from looking)

Paul
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A lot of people have suggested and I really hope they follow through with this but when they intro the makers, they need to have them show an example of their typical work.

When they introduce chef's on Chopped (a common comparison to this show), they usually show them preparing and displaying something.
 
I have a question regarding the first show, where they fired a bullet at the edge of the sword and it split into three parts. Would I be correct in assuming the bullets were lead hollow points? If that's the case I could see the bullets splitting, but if they were full metal jacket I think they would have shattered the swords. What do you guys think? Oh, and one more question. They had to precisely calibrate the shot. Did they use a sword initially for the practice calibration?
 
David Stifle said:
I have a question regarding the first show, where they fired a bullet at the edge of the sword and it split into three parts. Would I be correct in assuming the bullets were lead hollow points? If that's the case I could see the bullets splitting, but if they were full metal jacket I think they would have shattered the swords. What do you guys think? Oh, and one more question. They had to precisely calibrate the shot. Did they use a sword initially for the practice calibration?
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I doubt they were jacketed. There was a dot on the backstop IIRC that I'm guessing it was sighted in to. Mythbusters used a 1911 in a rest to light the head of a match without breaking the match head so I think sighting one in to hit a sword would be pretty easy.
 
"This blade will cut....this blade will kill."

So will a screwdriver...just sayin'.
 
Scurvy092 said:
I doubt they were jacketed. There was a dot on the backstop IIRC that I'm guessing it was sighted in to. Mythbusters used a 1911 in a rest to light the head of a match without breaking the match head so I think sighting one in to hit a sword would be pretty easy.
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That's right, I remember that mythbusters episode.. well, at least I remember them shooting at the edge of a katana, and then doing the exact same thing to a butter knife.. both of which easily split the bullet.. I remember thinking of that as they were showing that "test". However, on the FIF katana(s), they did comment that there wasn't even a mark on the edge where it hit, not sure if that's the case with that butter knife though lol.. Anyway, just thought that was interesting.

~Paul
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It would have been Badass if they had gotten Joe.P as a consultant/judge!

I'm still enjoying it though, each new episode seems a little more "polished" than the last, and I can't wait to see JD. Smith
 
David,

The jackets on full metal jacket bullets are generally copper. Now while copper is harder than lead, it is much softer than steel. A jacketed bullet should not harm any good blade.

MSK
 
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