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Phil wins the halberd competition and $10,000, while John wins with the arming sword and Dave wins with the sword due to superior sharpness.

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  • Phil's halberd proves lethal by dismounting a dummy from a horse and remains undamaged after the strength test, securing his victory as the Forged in Fire champion.
  • Dave emerges victorious with his sword's superior sharpness and cutting ability, excelling in the sharpness test and showcasing durability by easily cutting through the rope and sandbag, ultimately winning the competition.

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  • How are weapons tested in Forged in Fire?

    By assessing lethality, durability, sharpness, and combat effectiveness.

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Summary

00:00

Halberd Testing: Phil Emerges Victorious

  • Weapons test begins with the kill test, assessing the lethal damage of the halberds.
  • Phil's halberd successfully dismounts a dummy from a horse, proving its lethal capabilities.
  • Jonathan's halberd also demonstrates lethal potential by breaking ribs and penetrating organs.
  • Strength test involves chopping into corrugated sheet steel to test durability.
  • Phil's halberd remains sharp and undamaged after the strength test.
  • Jonathan's halberd shows some bending but overall holds up well in the strength test.
  • Sharpness test involves cutting through fish to test blade sharpness.
  • Phil's halberd cuts cleanly through fish, proving its sharpness.
  • Jonathan's halberd performs well in the fish test, despite some weight and design concerns.
  • Phil emerges as the Forged in Fire champion, winning $10,000, while Jonathan's weapon falls short due to weight and bending issues.

19:48

Forged in Fire: Arming Sword Competition Results

  • The arming sword is a cut and thrust weapon used to test lethality by delivering slashes and thrusts on bore carcasses.
  • John's arming sword was heavy, cutting in some areas but bouncing off in others, while being effective in thrusting.
  • Drew's blade initially didn't cut well but was praised for being sharp, balanced, and effective in thrusting and slashing.
  • In the ice block chop test, John's sword showed a bend and loss of edge, while Drew's blade suffered a catastrophic failure.
  • John emerged as the Forged in Fire champion, winning $10,000 and expressing a desire to continue bladesmithing.
  • In the chainmail test, David's blade showed sharpness but caused some edge deformation, while Josh's blade had a weak spot due to welding.
  • Brian's blade was heavy with some edge deformation, but overall solid, surviving the chainmail test.
  • In the fish slicing test, Brian's blade had a slightly rolled edge, Josh's blade was more effective for thrusting, and David's blade was a good cutter.
  • Josh was eliminated due to his blade not being sharp enough in the final decision by the judges.
  • Craig emerged as the Forged in Fire champion with his warhammer, excelling in all tests, while Jeff's warhammer had pieces coming off and was deemed less secure, leading to his elimination.

40:50

"Sharpness test determines Forged in Fire champion"

  • The sharpness test involves cutting a rope with one edge of the blade and then slicing a sandbag with the other edge to assess the blade's sharpness.
  • Dave's sword easily cuts through both the rope and the sandbag, proving its sharpness and cutting ability.
  • Brian's sword, however, struggles with the cuts, showing uneven sharpness and tearing rather than clean slicing.
  • Dave emerges as the Forged in Fire champion due to his sword's superior sharpness and cutting performance.
  • The final test involves subjecting the swords to a blow delivered from a horse at full gallop to test their durability and effectiveness in combat scenarios.
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