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Gentlemen, first up, the function test.
To test the function of your bows,
I will be firing three arrows at our target.
Tommy, you're up first.
Are you ready?
Let it loose.
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First off, the artistry you put into this
is a lot of fun, the work you did,
the file work, which is great.
The take down construction's very simple.
It breaks down into very small parts.
It fires beautifully.
It's nice the way you pull, and it's a really even pull.
And then it really loads up about right there, telling you
right where you want to stop.
All in all, I think you did a great job.
It's a good shooting bow.
Thank you, sir.
All right, Michael.
Your turn.
You ready?
Yes, sir.
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My concern is it's kind of even draw,
and it really stacks up heavy at the very end there.
And it's a heavy bow.
It's got a lot of weight to it.
Other than the weight, this kind of moves a little bit.
It didn't affect my shooting at all,
but I'm worried that it could.
It would be nice if there was some kind
of a locking mechanism to-- to bite that together.
That being said, it's a good looking piece.
Well done.
Thank you, sir.
MAN 1: All right, Weaponsmiths.
This is the kill test.
Tommy up first.
You ready?
I'm ready.
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It's easy to draw upon.
As I'm trying to shoot your first arrow,
a little bit on the low side.
Tried to compensate, same area, but I hit it in the groin.
I hit it in the artery, and that would be a kill.
Thank you, sir.
MAN 1: All right, Michael. You're next.
Are you ready?
Let the grey gulls fly.
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The big issue I have with this, this is a lot heavier.
But overall, sir, your bow and arrow will kill.
Thank you.
Hello, Bladesmiths.
This is the strength test.
Tom, you're up first.
Are you ready?
Let's do it.
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Your heads are still firmly affixed to the shafts.
That's a good thing.
But each of your arrowheads has taken a bend at the top.
Now, some of them are curled all the way around.
But they did hold together, and your bow
was fun to shoot, so well done.
Thank you.
MAN 2: Michael, you're up.
Are you ready?
Once more to the breach.
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Well, Michael, the first thing I feel when I pick up this bow
is its weight.
Holding it out for any length of time
is-- is going to be tiresome on-- on your shoulder.
It took me a minute to get used to the fact
that the shape of the limbs causes it
to stack pretty significantly.
There is a point beyond which I can't pull it.
It is stacked right there completely.
I mean, you can keep pulling it if you want, but that's--
something's going to go.
I wish there were some mechanical safety
on these pins, because I am a little nervous that if I did
drop this, it might pop open.
If I'm in the middle of a fight, I wouldn't
want my bow to come apart.
Now, let's talk about your arrows.
The tip that didn't hit the plate is in perfect order.
The next one flattened its step.
The third one has a pretty significant
bend to the arrowhead.
But in general, they're all still tight and in one piece,
so well done.
Thank you, sir.
The judges have made their final decision.
The next "Forged in Fire" champion is--
Tommy, congratulations.
You are the "Forged in Fire" champion,
and that's a title that comes with a check for $10,000.
Please present your bow to the judges.
Gladly.
I am bringing the "Forged in Fire" title back to the 216.
Shout out to all my friends and family from Cleveland, Ohio.
I'm definitely feeling emotional right now.
It's-- it's been a hard-fought battle.
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I am the "Forged in Fire" champion.
Amazing.