Forged in Fire: Knife or Death

A gauntlet of chopping and hacking tests has competitors run an obstacle course that tests the strength and sharpness of their blades. Strength and technique is also a factor, as each individual try's to make it past two rounds and into the season finale, "The Grand Champion Showdown" for a $20 000 prize.

Genre: Reality-TV

Cast:Bill Goldberg , Duy Beck , Master Phil Ross , Jhoanna Trias , Jeff Albertson , John Martin Landry , Jason Paul Tate

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ The Last Samurai

Wed, Feb 8, 2023

In this new series hosted by Bill Goldberg, America's top bladesmiths, martial artists, and weapons experts face off in the most extreme knife competition ever created.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ All The Barong Moves

Tue, Apr 24, 2018

Bladesmiths, martial arts experts, and even a butcher must use their custom made, historical weapons to slice, stab, and chop their way through a series of punishing challenges built to test weapons and competitors alike.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ A Fish Called Lifeline

Tue, May 1, 2018

Expert bladesmiths, martial artists, and a competition cutting champion bring their best edged-weapons to chop, stab, and slice through an exhausting set of challenges built to push blades and blade-wielding skills to the limit.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ Super Smash Bros.

Tue, May 8, 2018

Experienced blade smiths, martial artists, and weapons experts bring their custom built blades to a series of grueling challenges that push their skills and their weapons to the limit. Does the Celtiberian Ring Pommel Knife stand a chance against the course?

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ The Kukri Monster

Tue, May 15, 2018

America's top blade smiths, martial artists, and even a stuntman bring their hand-made, historical weapons to chop, slice, and stab through taxing challenges that test their skills and blades. Can one competitor show that his antique Barong was made to last? Will a Kukri/Bowie hybrid prove that two blade styles are better than one? Will the season's youngest bladesmith surprise or get cut down? The final two competitors will face off on the dreaded final course -- "Dead Run." Only one moves on to the grand finale for the chance to win $20,000 and be crowned Knife or Death Champion.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ Last Action Hero

Sat, May 12, 2018

In the epic season finale, the bladesmiths, martial artists, and knife thrower who survived the intimidating course are back to prove their skills in the winner-take-all final showdown.

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ Forged in Fire All Stars

Wed, Oct 3, 2018

For the first time ever, seven Forged in Fire favorites will use their custom made, historical weapons to slice, stab, and chop their way through a series of punishing challenges built to test blades and competitors alike. Which expertly crafted blade will stand up to the test? Will the course overwhelm the youngest Forged in Fire champion? Or will the two-handed Falchion come out on top? The two competitors with the fastest times will advance to face the epic final course -- "Dead Run." Only one moves on to the finale and has a chance to win the $20,000 grand prize and be crowned Knife or Death Champion.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ Blade Runners

Wed, Oct 10, 2018

Experienced bladesmiths, martial artists, and a professional chef bring their custom built blades to a series of grueling challenges that push their skills and their weapons to the limit. Can a 95 pound martial artist muscle through the course? And will the 47 inch Iberian Montante blade prove that size does matter? Or will craftsmanship make an English Billhook a cut above? The top two competitors advance to take on the punishing final course -- "Dead Run." Only one blade and its wielder will advance with the hope of winning $20,000 and the title of Knife or Death Champion.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ Enter the Yatagan

Wed, Oct 17, 2018

America's top bladesmiths and martial artists bring their custom made, historical weapons to slice, stab, and chop their way through a series of grueling challenges designed to test both blades and competitors. Can a Yatagan Sabre hybrid survive the course? Or will a two-handed Bowie be the blade to beat? And will one of the female blade wielders accomplish a Knife or Death first? The fastest two competitors move onto the daunting final course -- "Dead Run." Only one will advance to the finale and the chance to win $20,000 and be crowned Knife or Death Champion.

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ American Choppers

Wed, Oct 24, 2018

In the gripping season finale, the bladesmiths, martial artists, and professional chef who made it through the punishing course once return to face off in the winner-take-all final showdown.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ Gladius Maximus

Wed, Oct 31, 2018

An experienced survivalist, expert bladesmiths, and martial artists will put their custom, historical weapons to the ultimate test on a knife course unlike anything ever built. Each competitor must slice, stab, and chop their way through a series of punishing challenges that could destroy blades. Can the Roman Gladius live up to its name as the "sword that conquered the world"? Or will it be outshone by the Oakeshott Longsword? Or will a modified Bolo called "The Reaper" cut down the rest of the competition? The fastest two competitors go head-to-head on the final course -- "Dead Run." One advances to the finale and has the chance to be called Knife or Death Champion, and win the $20,000 grand prize.

7Season 2

S2.E7 ∙ Mutant Ninja Chicken

Wed, Nov 14, 2018

A professional survivalist, martial artists, and expert bladesmiths bring their custom built, historical blades to a series of grueling challenges that push their skills and their weapons to the limit. Can a Medieval Messer survive this modern course? Or will it be cut down to size by a traditional Bolo knife? And which blade will fail to make the cut? The fastest two competitors move onto the daunting final course -- "Dead Run." Only one will advance to the finale and the chance to win $20,000 and be crowned Knife or Death Champion.

8Season 2

S2.E8 ∙ $20,000 Dead Run

Wed, Nov 21, 2018

In the gripping season finale, the bladesmiths, martial artists, and professional chef who made it through the punishing course once return to face off in the winner-take-all final showdown. Their blades will have to work twice as hard to endure the super-sized challenges they'll face this time around. Will a Cleaver cut through the noise? Does a Kukri Machete have what it takes to earn the crown? Or will it be a Longsword all the way? The fastest two will compete on the souped-up grand finale "Dead Run" course. Only one can be left standing as the Knife or Death Champion and take home the $20,000 grand prize.

9Season 2

S2.E9 ∙ David vs Goliath

Wed, Aug 28, 2019

A bladesport champion, martial artists, and expert bladesmiths will use their custom made, historical weapons to slice, stab, and chop their way through a series of grueling challenges designed to test both blades and competitors. Will the Egyptian Khopesh prove that ancient blades are best? Or will a Greek Kopis be the sharpest blade of the bunch? And does a young bladesmith have what it takes to beat the rest? The final two competitors move on to the punishing final course - "Dead Run." Only one will advance to the finale and the chance to win $20,000 and be crowned Knife or Death Champion.

12Season 2

S2.E12 ∙ Seax & Violence

Thu, Sep 5, 2019

Martial artists, expert bladesmiths, and a Daoist grand master will wield their custom made, historical weapons on a daunting set of challenges designed to test both their blades and skills. Does a Seax have the finesse needed to triumph on the course? Or will a Broadsword be in it for the long run? And will the never-before-seen Titanium Sword outshine the competition? The fastest two move on to the ultimate course - "Dead Run." Only one will earn a spot in the finale and the chance at $20,000 and the title of Knife or Death Champion.

13Season 2

S2.E13 ∙ Fortune Kukri

Thu, Sep 5, 2019

America's top bladesmiths, martial artists, and bladesport competitors bring their historical, custom made weapons to an intimidating knife course designed to test their skills. Can a Filipino Panabas produce a flawless run? Or will a War Dirk be ready to do battle for the top spot? And which Kukri will go the farthest? Only two competitors advance to face off on the punishing final course - "Dead Run." The last one standing will move on to the finale and a shot at $20,000 and the Knife or Death Champion crown.

14Season 2

S2.E14 ∙ Messers of the Universe

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

A professional welder, martial artists, and expert bladesmiths bring their custom built blades to a series of grueling challenges that push their skills and their weapons to the limit. Will a Langes Messer get messed up? Or will a cutlass take home the booty and which blade will fail to make the cut? The fastest two competitors move onto the daunting final course - "Dead Run." Only one will return for the finale and have the chance to win $20,000 and be crowned Knife or Death Champion.

0Season 3

S3.E0 ∙ Military All-Stars

Thu, Aug 29, 2019

In a Knife or Death first, seven military veterans will use their custom made weapons on a series of punishing challenges built to test both their blades and skills. Whose experience will help propel them to victory? Will the course outmaneuver a Chines Daö Or will a Falcata prove itself in battle? The final two competitors will advance to face the epic final course - "Dead Run." Only one moves on to the finale and has a chance to win the $20,000 grand prize and be crowned Knife or Death Champion.

1Season 3

S3.E1 ∙ Death Fish

Thu, Sep 5, 2019

Expert bladesmiths and skilled martial artists bring their custom, historical blades to the most punishing knife course ever created. Will a Wakizashi sweep away the competition? Or will the Parang emerge victorious? And can a Sundang Sword stay sharp? The final two competitors go head-to-head on the intimidating second course - "Dead Run". Only one can advance to the finale, and compete for the chance to win $20,000 and the title of Knife or Death Champion.