All right, gentlemen, this is the first time
that we've had two different blades
engage in the same tests.
There's a strength test.
There's a sharpness test.
And up first, the kill test.
Doug.
All right, bladesmiths, to find out
what kind of lethal damage your weapon will do,
I will take your weapon and deliver killing
blows to this big carcass.
Matt, you're up first.
You ready for this?
Yeah, butcher it.
Let's do it.
[music playing]
[laughter]
First up, this sword is sharp, but what I love about it
is the balance.
You can move and fight multiple opponents with it.
Overall, sir, your sword, it will kill.
Thank you.
All right, Aaron, it's your turn.
You ready for this?
Yes, sir.
[music playing]
Holy cow.
Yes.
Wow.
All right, Aaron, something about your kopis.
It's a chopper.
Every slash digs deep into this carcass.
It's a very sharp blade.
The balance feels good with this.
It cuts deep, and most importantly, it will kill.
Thank you.
Bladesmiths, welcome to one of our more devastating strength
tests, the barrel chop.
Matt, you're up first.
How you feeling?
Not good.
[grunting]
[music playing]
Holy [bleep].
You got a really nice sword there, Matt.
You still got an edge and no chipping, no wiggling.
It came right back to true.
Everything's tight.
Very good job.
Thank you.
Aaron, how you feeling after watching that?
I'm a little scared, to be honest with you.
[grunting]
[music playing]
Oh lordy.
Well, Aaron, no chips.
You still have a sharp edge.
Great job.
Thank you.
The handle, a bit on the big side.
The one problem I do have is right here.
Your little weld right there broke loose.
But otherwise, great blade.
Bladesmiths, to test the sharpness of your blades
as well as their overall construction,
I'm going to cut the limbs from these sugar cane men.
Matt, you're up first. You ready?
Yep.
Oh my gosh.
Well, Matt, first things first, this is
a beautifully weighted weapon.
I really enjoy swinging this.
Thank you.
It's very sharp.
You can see the cuts on the sugar cane
are clean all the way through.
Well done.
Thanks.
Aaron, you're up.
You ready for this?
Yes, sir.
All right.
Dang tootin'.
Well, Aaron, this is certainly a chopper.
It goes through the sugar cane like it's not even there.
There's no tearing, no ripping, anything.
It's just beautiful cuts all the way around.
This is a wicked-sharp blade.
It's a hell of a cutter.
Well done.
Thank you.
Bladesmiths, the judges' deliberation is complete.
Our new "Forged in Fire" champion and the recipient
of that $20,000 check is Matt.
Congratulations, you are the "Forged in Fire" champion,
and this redemption title comes with a check for $20,000.
Good job, my friend.
Whoo!
[applause]
Matt, please present your blade to the judges.
I kind of--
[babbling]
I don't have words for this.
I came here.
I redeemed myself, and I'm the new "Forged in Fire" champion,
and I am totally pumped.
Don't put that on TV.