ALL TIME TOP WEAPONS OF INDIA | Forged in Fire

Forged in Fire・2 minutes read

Various weapons with historical and cultural significance, such as the chakram and tall war, were tested on Forged in Fire to determine their effectiveness in combat, with contestants showcasing different skills and designs. The competition culminated in the crowning of champions based on the performance of their weapons, with winners receiving a cash prize.

Insights

  • The chakram, a traditional Indian throwing weapon, was tested for effectiveness by launching it at sugar canes, with Chris and Trenton showcasing varying levels of cutting ability, highlighting the weapon's versatility in combat scenarios.
  • The Forged in Fire competition featured a diverse array of historical weapons, such as the tall war, the Potter, the Vajra Mushti, and the bouge, each with unique designs and testing criteria, ultimately showcasing the craftsmanship and skill of the contestants in creating lethal and functional weapons from different cultural backgrounds.

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Recent questions

  • What is a chakram?

    The chakram is an Indian throwing weapon used by warriors for hundreds of years, thrown like a frisbee or spun at high speeds before launching at enemies. It has appeared in TV shows and movies like James Bond's Goldfinger and Xena's weapon.

  • How were shock rooms used in battle?

    Indian warriors wore multiple shock rooms into battle, carrying them on their arms, necks, and even stacked on their heads in turbines. They were used as lethal weapons by Hindu god Vishnu.

  • What is the tall war weapon?

    The tall war is a lethal weapon from the 1300s with a curved blade and sharp spike for close combat. It was tested for sharpness by cutting into sugar canes and for durability by chopping into beef ribs.

  • What is the Potter weapon?

    The Potter is a unique Gauntlet weapon developed by the Marathas of central India, featured in the film Willow. It required specialized training to wield effectively and was tested for strength and lethality.

  • What is the Vajra Mushti?

    The Vajra Mushti is an edge knuckle duster originating in India, designed for lethal attacks and required skilled use by trained warriors. It was tested for performance and lethality in combat situations.

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Summary

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Forged in Fire: Deadly Indian Weapons Battle

  • The chakram is an Indian throwing weapon used by warriors for hundreds of years, thrown like a frisbee or spun at high speeds before launching at enemies.
  • The shock room, a weapon of the Hindu god Vishnu, has appeared in TV and movies, like the lethal bowler hat in James Bond's Goldfinger and Xena's weapon in a TV series.
  • Indian warriors wore multiple shock rooms into battle, carrying them on their arms, necks, and even stacked on their heads in turbines.
  • A strength test involves launching the chakram at sugar canes to test its effectiveness as a throwing weapon, with a device ensuring consistent throws for each design.
  • Chris successfully cut through two sugar canes cleanly, indicating maximum damage potential in battle.
  • Trenton's chakram cut low but sheared the sugar canes, showing it as an ankle cutter.
  • In the kill test, the chakram is tested for close combat effectiveness, with Trenton and Chris both proving their weapons would kill effectively.
  • The tall war, a lethal weapon from the 1300s, was optimal for combat with its curved blade and sharp spike for close combat.
  • In the sharpness test, the tall war blades are tested by cutting into sugar canes, with David and Jordan both proving their weapons would kill effectively.
  • The strength test involves chopping into beef ribs to test the durability of the tall war blades, with Jordan emerging as the Forged in Fire Champion due to the finest details in his blade.

22:35

Forged in Fire: Blades, Champions, Weapons

  • The blade pierced through both sheets of metal successfully.
  • Jamie's guitar did not penetrate the second sheet of metal, and the alignment on the tips was warped.
  • David emerged as the Forged in Fire champion, while Jamie did not make the cut due to design and performance issues.
  • The Potter, a unique Gauntlet weapon, was developed by the Marathas of central India, featured in the film Willow, and required specialized training to wield effectively.
  • Travis and Shane underwent weapons testing, with Travis showcasing good geometry and comfort, while Shane's weapon was heavy but performed well.
  • The strength test involved flexing the blades to 20 degrees, with both Travis and Shane's weapons proving strong and returning to true.
  • The kill test demonstrated the lethal capabilities of the weapons, with Travis and Shane's blades showing effectiveness in delivering killing blows.
  • Travis emerged as the Forged in Fire champion, with Shane's blade not making the cut due to weight and edge geometry affecting performance.
  • The Vajra Mushti, an edge knuckle duster originating in India, was designed for lethal attacks and required skilled use by trained warriors.
  • Kyle emerged as the Forged in Fire champion, with Ben's weapon not meeting the performance standards, leading to his elimination.

44:45

Forged in Fire Champions Win $10,000

  • The winner of Forged in Fire is Mark, who receives a check for $10,000.
  • Mark's weapon, a bouge, is named after the Indian city of Bouj and was used by monarchs' armies and bodyguards in the 18th century.
  • The bouge was a hybrid ax-knife with a broad single-edge blade and a concealed stiletto dagger in the pommel.
  • The bouge was tested for lethality by slashing pig carcasses, with positive feedback on its sharpness and design.
  • Ben's bouge suffered a catastrophic failure during testing due to a structural issue, leading to his elimination from the competition.
  • Joe's bouge passed the sharpness test and he was declared the new Forged in Fire champion, winning $10,000.
  • The conda, a weapon popular in medieval India, was tested for lethality by delivering killing blows on a boar carcass.
  • Jonathan's conda passed all tests and he was crowned the new Forged in Fire champion, winning $10,000.
  • The Cora sword, originating in Nepal and used by the Gurkhas, was tested for sharpness and strength by cutting sandbags and skulls.
  • Liam's Cora sword excelled in both tests, making him the Forged in Fire champion and recipient of $10,000.

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"Rajput Warrior Blade Wins Forged in Fire"

  • The third blade, with a design dating back to the mid-5th Century and wielded by the Rajput Warriors, featured a blade on both sides of the handle, known for its sharpness. During a testing session, Ray's blade impressed with its ovoid handle shape, dramatic Damascus pattern, and effective slashing and thrusting capabilities, leading to a successful evaluation.
  • However, Stephen's blade failed to meet the specific requirement of having a counter recurve on each blade, resulting in his disqualification from the testing phase. Despite feeling disappointed, he acknowledged the importance of following instructions accurately. Ray emerged as the Forged in Fire champion, winning a prize of ten thousand dollars for his well-crafted weapon.
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