Forged in Fire: NIMCHA SWORD STABS, THRUSTS, AND CUTS (Season 7) | History

Forged in Fire・2 minutes read

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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"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.
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