🔥Bladesmiths face off in a competition to forge iconic blades from American history.
⚔️The Arkansas toothpick, a large fixed-blade knife, is the first blade to be forged.
🔨Bladesmiths use various forging techniques and materials to create their blades.
🏆The blades are tested for strength, sharpness, and overall performance.
🔪The Kora, a curved sword from Nepal, is the final blade to be forged.
What is the Arkansas toothpick?
—The Arkansas toothpick is a large fixed-blade knife known for its length and sharpness.
How long does it take to forge a blade?
—The forging process can take several days, depending on the complexity of the blade.
What materials are used to forge the blades?
—Bladesmiths use high-carbon steel and sometimes combine different types of steel to create Damascus patterns.
How are the blades tested?
—The blades are tested for their strength, sharpness, and overall performance by cutting through various materials.
What is the Kora?
—The Kora is a curved sword originating from Nepal, known for its distinctive shape and versatility in combat.
00:07Bladesmiths compete in a forge to create iconic blades from history.
00:38The first blade, the Arkansas toothpick, is forged using canister Damascus.
02:42Bladesmiths work on shaping and refining their blades.
05:27The blades undergo strength tests and are evaluated for their performance.
07:56The Kora, a curved sword from Nepal, is the final blade to be forged.
