Forged in Fire: TOP 5 DEADLIEST WEAPONS FROM INDIA | History

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Warrior Sikhs used the chakra as a throwing weapon, with Chris winning a battle test by effectively cutting through sugar canes. Jordan emerged as the champion in the blade competition due to the fine details of his tall war blade, winning $10,000.

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  • Chakrams were tested for their cutting effectiveness, with Chris and Trenton showcasing different capabilities, such as clean cutting and ankle shearing, respectively, in battle simulations.
  • The competition highlighted the importance of blade sharpness and durability, with Jordan's tall war and Chad's bog nock emerging victorious due to fine details and sturdy construction, respectively, earning them the champion titles and $10,000 prizes.

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  • What is a chakram?

    A circular throwing weapon used by warrior Sikhs.

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Summary

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Deadly Weapons of Ancient Warriors

  • The chakra is an Indian throwing weapon used by warrior Sikhs, resembling a frisbee, and was featured in TV and movies.
  • Indian warriors wore multiple chakrams into battle, carrying them on their arms, necks, and heads.
  • A strength test was conducted using a mechanical device to launch the chakrams into sugar canes to simulate human limbs.
  • Chris successfully cut through two sugar canes cleanly, indicating effective design for battle.
  • Trenton's chakram cut low but effectively sheared the sugar canes, suitable for ankle cutting.
  • In close combat, the chakram was tested for its killing ability, with Trenton's weapon disemboweling a dummy effectively.
  • Chris' chakram opened up the dummy's belly, breaking ribs and proving lethal, making him the champion.
  • The tall war, a curved blade weapon from the Mughal empire, was optimal for delivering repeated blows without getting stuck in bone.
  • The sharpness test for the tall war involved cutting sugar canes, with David's blade showing slight chipping, while Jordan's remained intact.
  • Jordan emerged as the champion due to the fine details of his blade, winning $10,000.
  • The bog nock, a lethal weapon resembling a scorpion's sting, was tested for its slashing and thrusting abilities on a carcass, with both Josh and Chad's weapons proving lethal.
  • In the strength test, Josh's bog nock lost tips while Chad's held up well, leading to Chad becoming the champion and winning $10,000.
  • The qatar, a punching and thrusting weapon used by Rajput warriors, was tested for balance and slicing ability on a multi-layered strike zone.
  • Jamie's qatar showed good swing and slashing ability, while David's also cut effectively, with both weapons proving lethal in combat.

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Blades battle for Forged in Fire title

  • Blades tested for sharpness and strength in a competition.
  • Blades used to strike ballistic gel dummies wearing armor.
  • One blade disemboweled and punctured through chainmail effectively.
  • Strength test involved thrusting blades through metal sheets.
  • Winner crowned as the Forged in Fire champion, receiving a $10,000 prize.
  • Unique gauntlet weapon called Pata discussed, known for its distinctive design and use in combat.
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