Forged in Fire: Knife or Death — Season 2

Aired 3 October 2018 • 43 min

Series favorites 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.

Aired 10 October 2018 • 43 min

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; a 47 inch Iberian Montante blade; an English Billhook.

Aired 17 October 2018 • 43 min

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.

Aired 24 October 2018 • 43 min

The final two competitors go head to head on the punishing second course, but only one can move on to the finale and compete for the chance to win $20,000.

Aired 31 October 2018 • 43 min

Blades including a Roman gladius, an Oakeshott longsword and a modified bolo try to slice through the competition so that two of the competitors can go head to head in the final course.

Aired 7 November 2018 • 43 min

A Filipino Kambantuli stands out; the two-handed Roman Gladius could be too much to handle; a Persian style Recurve; the final two competitors go head-to-head on the daunting second course -- Dead Run.

Aired 14 November 2018 • 43 min

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.

Aired 21 November 2018 • 43 min

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 ...

Aired 28 August 2019 • 43 min

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...

Aired 29 August 2019 • 43 min

Aired 5 September 2019 • 43 min

Aired 5 September 2019 • 43 min

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.

Aired 12 September 2019 • 43 min

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.

Aired 12 September 2019 • 43 min

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.

Aired 19 September 2019 • 43 min

Aired 19 September 2019 • 43 min