Four bladesmiths are welcomed to the forge with a curveball–they must utilize questionable steel from mining tools to forge a blade in their signature style. Given the option to add high carbon steel to their knives, the smiths make risky decisions to construct a cutting edge tough enough to make it to the next round. Ultimately, two smiths survive to forge an intricately designed and deadly Italian sword–the Cinquedea. Which smith will conquer the curveballs and challenges to claim the coveted title of Forged in Fire Champion?