EPIC Throwing Knives SMASH & CRASH in the Final Round (Season 7) | Forged in Fire | History
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Bladesmiths compete in two events, with Chad coming first, Gary second, Matt third, and Gene fourth after being eliminated due to low points, expressing a desire to improve. The competitions involve creating throwing knives with precise welds, good steel, and suitable design, with judges evaluating based on various criteria to determine the winner.
Insights
- Bladesmiths in the competition focus on precision, steel quality, and design to create throwing knives that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing, facing challenges such as weld integrity and blade hardening techniques.
- Gene's elimination from the competition showcases his humility and determination to learn and grow from the experience, emphasizing the importance of continuous improvement in the craft of bladesmithing.
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Summary
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Bladesmiths compete in knife-making challenge.
- Gary earns one point, Gene earns three points, Chad earns 10 points, and Matt earns six points in the first event.
- The second event involves creating two throwing knives using 15 and 20 stacks of 1095 steel for a Damascus challenge within three hours.
- Bladesmiths focus on precision, good steels for better welds, and designing throwing knives with a good tip and weight for throwing.
- The process involves setting welds carefully, forging the steel well, and ensuring the pieces weld together to create two identical throwing knives.
- Bladesmiths face challenges with welds not holding, requiring repeated heating and pressing to achieve successful welds.
- Quenching the blades early for a hard edge, focusing on critical areas for hardening, and ensuring the knives are similar in weight and design.
- Judges evaluate the throwing knives based on weight, size, comfort, tip retention, and throwing performance, ranking Chad first, Gary second, Matt third, and Gene fourth.
- Gene is eliminated from the competition due to the lowest points after the second event, expressing acceptance and a desire to improve as a bladesmith.
