Forged in Fire: Ultimate Battle of The U.S. Military Branches!

Forged in Fire・2 minutes read

Two contestants compete in a competition to recreate U.S. military swords, facing challenges in forging, quenching, and shaping their blades. Judges conduct tests to evaluate the strength, sharpness, and lethality of the sabers, with one contestant emerging victorious and moving on to the final competition to represent their military branch.

Insights

  • Furman's blade in the U.S. Army officer sword competition fails in the strength test, leading to his elimination, while Tyler emerges victorious due to his sharp and lethal blade.
  • The forging competitions involve intense pressure, unique challenges, and diverse techniques, culminating in one contestant emerging as the ultimate champion after rigorous tests and evaluations.

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Recent questions

  • How did Tyler win the Battle of the Branches competition?

    Tyler won the Battle of the Branches competition by successfully quenching his blade, ensuring it remained straight, and focusing on finishing touches. His saber proved sharp and lethal in the tests conducted by the judges, ultimately earning him the title of Forged in Fire champion and a $50,000 prize.

  • What materials did Lee use for his Damascus blade?

    Lee used 1084 and 15 and 20 steels for his Damascus blade, aiming for a contrasting look and a successful performance. He faced challenges in creating a lion head pommel for his sword, considering using pewter for a shiny finish but ultimately choosing silver.

  • How did Furman's blade perform in the strength test?

    In the strength test, Furman's blade unfortunately did not hold up well. His blade bent and ultimately failed, leading to his elimination from the competition. This allowed Tyler to emerge as the Army champion and move on to the Battle of the Branches final competition.

  • What was the unique method used by one contestant in shaping the blade?

    One contestant in the competition used a unique method involving a log for shaping the blade. This method was employed to meet the specific parameters for the blade's bend, posing a challenge during the forging process. The contestant successfully utilized this method to shape the blade before quenching.

  • What was the final test in the competition involving slicing fish?

    The final sharpness test in the competition involved slicing fish to demonstrate the blade's cutting ability and balance. Contestants aimed to showcase the sharpness and balance of their blades, with this test serving as a crucial evaluation before determining the winner of the competition.

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Summary

00:00

"Forged Saber Competition: Army vs Air Force"

  • Furman and Tyler are informed they have made it to the final round of a competition to recreate the U.S. Army officer sword.
  • They are given four days to complete the challenge at their home forges and present their sabers to expert judges.
  • Furman plans to start with a 25+ layer billet of Damascus using 1084 and 15N20 steel.
  • He uses a log splitter press to create 108 layers, quenches the blade successfully, and works on shaping the guard.
  • Tyler focuses on sharpening the blade and finishing the handle with purple heart wood.
  • He successfully quenches the blade, ensuring it remains straight, and concentrates on finishing touches.
  • The judges conduct strength, sharpness, and kill tests on the sabers, with Tyler's blade proving sharp and lethal.
  • In the strength test, Tyler's blade holds up well, while Furman's blade bends and fails, leading to his elimination.
  • Tyler emerges as the Army champion, moving on to the Battle of the Branches final competition.
  • Mike and Matt are then tasked with recreating the United States Air Force non-commissioned officer sword in a similar four-day challenge at their home forges.

19:35

Forging Marine Corps sword under pressure

  • The competition involves presenting blades to judges for evaluation, with added pressure due to rivalry with other military branches.
  • Contestants are tasked with forging a Marine Corps officer's sword, known as a mamaluke, within four days at their home forges.
  • Specific parameters for the blade's bend pose a challenge, leading one contestant to use a unique method involving a log for shaping.
  • The forging process includes heating the metal, bending it, and ensuring it meets required parameters before quenching.
  • Sand casting a guard for the sword is a new challenge for one contestant, who successfully molds and pours the brass.
  • Sharpening the blade is crucial for the final test, aiming for a Marine Corps anvil and the $50,000 prize.
  • The keel test involves delivering killing blows to a dummy to assess the blade's lethality and durability.
  • Strength tests involve smashing pots to test the blade's construction and edge retention, with one blade suffering a catastrophic failure.
  • The final sharpness test involves slicing fish to demonstrate the blade's cutting ability and balance.
  • One contestant emerges victorious, moving forward to represent the Marine Corps in the Battle of the Branches final competition, while another contestant is eliminated.

39:03

"Lee competes in Forged in Fire"

  • Lee has made it to the final competition representing the Navy, competing against the Air Force, Army, and Marine Corps for the title of Forged in Fire champion and a $50,000 prize.
  • Lee plans to use 1084 and 15 and 20 steels for his Damascus blade, aiming for a contrasting look and a successful performance.
  • Lee works on his sword at his home forge, using the wood anvil method to shape the blade and a tube method for controlled heating during quenching.
  • Lee faces challenges in creating a lion head pommel for his sword, considering using pewter for a shiny finish but ultimately choosing silver.
  • In the final tests, Tyler's saber proves lethal with a sharp edge and well-constructed handle, earning him the title of Battle of the Branches Forged in Fire champion and a $50,000 prize.
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