Forged in Fire - Season 8 - Eps 20: Civil War Battle
In this special Civil War themed competition, four smiths must turn either a massive cannonball or small grapeshots into the battle-tested Arkansas Toothpick knife. After staring down the barrel of a brutal round of tests, two smiths return home to recreate General Ulysses S. Grant's Donelson Sword. Two smiths will enter the final battle, but only one will win the war to earn a check for $10,000 and the title 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