Forged in Fire - Season 8 - Eps 30: Armed Forces Tournament Part 1
Eight armed forces members redeploy to the forge for a three-part tournament where they will go head-to-head against one other smith in an intense five-hour battle. Up first, the E-4 Duel, where a corporal from the Marines who shares rank with a specialist from the Army will face off. Next, the Two-Branch Duel, where a veteran from the Army and Air Force will battle it out with a veteran from the Navy and the Air Force. Armed with grit and fueled by fire, which smith will take home the ultimate reward of $10,000 and rise to the rank of Forged in Fire Champion?
About Forged in Fire

Title: Forged in Fire
First Air Date: 2015-06-22
Last Air Date: 2024-11-27
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 7.8/10 (from 144 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 12
Total Episodes: 261
Network: History
Genres: Reality
Production Companies: Railsplitter Pictures, Outpost Entertainment
Synopsis
Competitors re-create weapons from historical periods ranging from Japanese katanas to medieval broadswords to ancient throwing blades. Each entry is judged on its artistry as well as its functionality and accuracy.
Cast

David Lain Baker
Self - Judge

Doug Marcaida
Self - Judge