Ep 16. Redemption
- TVPG
- February 14, 2017
- 42 min
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8.0 (28)
In season 3 episode 16 of Forged in Fire, titled "Redemption," four talented bladesmiths who were previously eliminated from the competition get a chance to redeem themselves. In the first round, the contestants are tasked with making a weapon with a canister Damascus technique. This involves creating a canister filled with steel powder and then forging it to create a pattern in the blade. The bladesmiths have just three hours to forge their weapons.
After the first round, two contestants are eliminated and the remaining two move on to the second round. In this round, they must make a weapon inspired by the Roman Gladiator's Retiarius. This weapon is unique in that it consists of a trident and a net. The bladesmiths must create both pieces and ensure that they are balanced and functional together.
At the end of the second round, the judges evaluate the two weapons and choose the ultimate winner who will move on to the final round. In the final round, the winner must forge a Japanese Katana in just five days. This is a notoriously difficult task that requires the bladesmith to create a blade with a unique curve and a hardened edge.
The contestants face numerous challenges along the way as they not only must create a functional sword, but also ensure that the blade has an artistic flair. In the final reveal, the contestants present their finished Katanas to the judges who evaluate the blades based on their beauty, functionality, and overall quality.
Overall, "Redemption" is an intense episode that showcases the skills of some of the most talented bladesmiths in the competition. The stakes are high as the contestants fight for a chance to redeem themselves and prove that they have what it takes to win the Forged in Fire title.