Four bladesmiths must forge judge Ben Abbott’s favorite blade, the Celtic Ring Knife, using the San Mai technique. This proves to be no easy feat as the smiths battle derailing delaminations and cracks. After a grueling round of testing, the final two competitors return to their home forges to recreate a lethal weapon from history: the Irish Ring Hilted Sword. Whose blade will skirt disaster to earn the title of Forged in Fire Champion and a check for $10,000?