The Ancient Greeks Did NOT Mess Around With This Sword! | Forged in Fire (Season 3)
Forged in Fire・6 minutes read
Jon and Keith compete to recreate an ancient Greek weapon, the xiphos sword, with Keith ultimately winning the competition after successfully forging a durable blade, while Jon faces challenges with his sword's construction and accepts defeat graciously.
Insights
- The xiphos, an ancient Greek weapon, was utilized by hoplites as a secondary weapon for close combat scenarios.
- Keith emerged as the winner on "Forged in Fire" by successfully crafting a durable xiphos sword, overcoming challenges, and earning the champion title along with a $10,000 prize.
Get key ideas from YouTube videos. It’s free
Recent questions
What is the xiphos sword?
A leaf-shaped ancient Greek weapon used by hoplites.
Related videos
Forged in Fire
Viking Battle Axe Chops Up the Final Round | Forged in Fire (Season 1)
HISTORY
Forged in Fire: The Zweihander PULVERIZES The Final Round (Season 3) | History
HISTORY
Forged in Fire: Darb Sri Gun Chai Battle Sword DESTROYS the Final Round (Season 7) | History
Forged in Fire
Forged in Fire: 5 BRUTAL BLADES & EPIC CHALLENGES (High Tech vs. Low Tech)
HISTORY
Forged in Fire: Tomahawk Axe and Bowie Knife SHREDS the Final Round (Season 7) | History
Summary
00:00
Forged in Fire: Xiphos Sword Challenge
- Contestants Jon and Keith are tasked with recreating an iconic ancient Greek weapon, the xiphos, known for its leaf-shaped profile and short blade length.
- The xiphos was used by hoplites in ancient Greece, serving as a backup weapon in close quarters combat.
- Jon and Keith each work on forging their xiphos swords, with Jon facing challenges during the annealing process, resulting in a bent blade.
- Keith successfully completes his xiphos sword, testing its durability by dropping it tip-first into cement without damage.
- Both contestants undergo sharpness and strength tests on their blades, with Keith ultimately being crowned the "Forged in Fire" champion.
- Jon graciously accepts defeat, acknowledging the flaws in his blade's construction, while Keith celebrates his victory and $10,000 prize as the new champion.
