Building a Blade with Needles & Threaded Bolts | Forged in Fire (Season 7)
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Bladesmiths compete using needles and bolts; Marc focuses on using bolt parts for forge-welding, while Steve faces elimination due to blade flaws.
Insights
- Marc creatively uses everyday items like paper and WD-40 to enhance forge-welding in his blades, showcasing resourcefulness and innovation in the competition.
- Steve's elimination highlights the critical importance of flawless forge welds and the avoidance of delaminations in bladesmithing, underscoring the meticulous craftsmanship required for success in the field.
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What materials are used in bladesmithing?
Bladesmiths use needles, threaded bolts, paper, and WD-40.
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Summary
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Bladesmiths face challenges in competition forging.
- Bladesmiths are tasked with using needles and threaded bolts in their competition.
- Marc uses the straight portions of the bolt in his can, while removing the coating to ensure proper forge-welding.
- Marc includes paper and WD-40 in his canister to aid in forge-welding and prevent inclusions.
- Steve faces a setback when his initial press causes the top end of his billet to crack off, leading to panic.
- Scott expertly works on his blade, addressing issues like cold shuts forming during forging.
- Matt faces a challenge with mild steel on the edge of his blade, requiring further work.
- Steve is eliminated due to flaws in his blade, particularly delaminations and low-temperature forge welds.
