Forged in Fire: NIMCHA SWORD STABS, THRUSTS, AND CUTS (Season 7) | History
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Ryan wins the "Forged in Fire" competition and $10,000 after successfully creating a nimcha. Steve faces challenges throughout the competition and his blade fails during the strength test, resulting in his elimination.
Insights
- Ryan emerged as the "Forged in Fire" champion, winning $10,000 after successfully recreating the nimcha with 5160 spring steel, showcasing his skill and expertise in blade forging.
- Steve faced challenges throughout the competition, managing to overcome issues with his blade warping, hammer, and belt, but ultimately suffered a catastrophic failure during the strength test, leading to his elimination despite his perseverance and hard work.
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Recent questions
Who won the "Forged in Fire" competition?
Ryan
What issues did Steve face during the competition?
Blade warping, hammer, belt, heat treat
How did Ryan feel about his blade at the end of day one?
Confident
What did Steve do to address the minor bend in his blade?
Clean up on the grinder
How did Steve celebrate during the competition?
Surprise party
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Summary
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"Forged in Fire: Ryan Wins Nimcha Challenge"
- Ryan, Steve, and another contestant have made it to the final round of a competition to recreate an iconic weapon, the nimcha.
- The contestants have four days to work on their nimchas in their home forges.
- Steve faces challenges with his blade warping due to its length and weight, but manages to shape it close to parameters by the end of day one.
- Ryan, using 5160 spring steel, successfully forges his blade and feels confident at the end of day one.
- Steve encounters issues with his hammer and belt on day two but manages to finish his guard and fit it up.
- Ryan finishes forging and grinding his blade on day two, preparing it for quenching.
- Steve faces a nerve-wracking heat treat on day three, with a minor bend that he plans to clean up on the grinder.
- On day four, Steve constructs the handle, fits the guard, and puts on a pommel, finishing the blade and celebrating his birthday with a surprise party.
- Ryan and Steve undergo tests on their nimchas, with Ryan emerging as the "Forged in Fire" champion, winning $10,000. Steve's blade suffers a catastrophic failure during the strength test, leading to his elimination from the competition.
