The country's most experienced bladesmiths, martial artists and knife experts slice, stab and chop their way through a blade-shattering gauntlet for a chance at winning a $20,000 grand prize.
Episodes Season Season 2 · 0/16 Season 1 · 0/6 0/16 watched · 2018
S02E01 Forged in Fire All Stars 2018-10-03 43m
Series favorites use their custom-made, historical weapons to slice, stab and chop their way through a series of punishing challenges built to test blades and competitors alike. more
S02E02 Blade Runners 2018-10-10 43m
Experienced bladesmiths, martial artists, and a professional chef bring their custom built blades to a series of grueling challenges that push their skills and their weapons to the limit; a 47 inch Iberian Montante blade; an English Billhook. more
S02E03 Enter the Yatagan 2018-10-17 43m
America’s top bladesmiths and martial artists bring their custom made, historical weapons to slice, stab, and chop their way through a series of grueling challenges designed to test both blades and competitors. Can a Yatagan Sabre hybrid survive the course? Or will a two-handed Bowie be the blade to beat? And will one of the female blade wielders accomplish a Knife or Death first? The fastest two competitors move onto the daunting final course — “Dead Run.” Only one will advance to the finale and the chance to win $20,000 and be crowned Knife or Death Champion. more
S02E04 American Choppers 2018-10-24 43m
The final two competitors go head to head on the punishing second course, but only one can move on to the finale and compete for the chance to win $20,000. more
S02E05 Gladius Maximus 2018-10-31 43m
Blades including a Roman gladius, an Oakeshott longsword and a modified bolo try to slice through the competition so that two of the competitors can go head to head in the final course. more
S02E06 Don't Fear the Recurve 2018-11-07 43m
A Filipino Kambantuli stands out; the two-handed Roman Gladius could be too much to handle; a Persian style Recurve; the final two competitors go head-to-head on the daunting second course -- Dead Run. more
S02E07 Mutant Ninja Chickens 2018-11-14 43m
A professional survivalist, martial artists, and expert bladesmiths bring their custom built, historical blades to a series of grueling challenges that push their skills and their weapons to the limit. Can a Medieval Messer survive this modern course? Or will it be cut down to size by a traditional Bolo knife? And which blade will fail to make the cut? The fastest two competitors move onto the daunting final course -- "Dead Run." Only one will advance to the finale and the chance to win $20,000 and be crowned Knife or Death Champion. more
S02E08 $20,000 Dead Run 2018-11-21 43m
In the gripping season finale, the bladesmiths, martial artists, and professional chef who made it through the punishing course once return to face off in the winner-take-all final showdown. Their blades will have to work twice as hard to endure the super-sized challenges they'll face this time around. Will a Cleaver cut through the noise? Does a Kukri Machete have what it takes to earn the crown? Or will it be a Longsword all the way? The fastest two will compete on the souped-up grand finale "Dead Run" course. Only one can be left standing as the Knife or Death ... more
S02E09 David vs. Goliath 2019-08-28 43m
A bladesport champion, martial artists, and expert bladesmiths will use their custom made, historical weapons to slice, stab, and chop their way through a series of grueling challenges designed to test both blades and competitors. Will the Egyptian Khopesh prove that ancient blades are best? Or will a Greek Kopis be the sharpest blade of the bunch? And does a young bladesmith have what it takes to beat the rest? The final two competitors move on to the punishing final course - "Dead Run." Only one will advance to the finale and the chance to win $20,000 and be crowned... more
S02E10 Military All-Stars 2019-08-29 43m
S02E11 Death Fish 2019-09-05 43m
S02E12 Seax & Violence 2019-09-05 43m
Martial artists, expert bladesmiths, and a Daoist grand master will wield their custom made, historical weapons on a daunting set of challenges designed to test both their blades and skills. Does a Seax have the finesse needed to triumph on the course? Or will a Broadsword be in it for the long run? And will the never-before-seen Titanium Sword outshine the competition? The fastest two move on to the ultimate course - "Dead Run." Only one will earn a spot in the finale and the chance at $20,000 and the title of Knife or Death Champion. more
S02E13 Fortune Kukri 2019-09-12 43m
America's top bladesmiths, martial artists, and bladesport competitors bring their historical, custom made weapons to an intimidating knife course designed to test their skills. Can a Filipino Panabas produce a flawless run? Or will a War Dirk be ready to do battle for the top spot? And which Kukri will go the farthest? Only two competitors advance to face off on the punishing final course - "Dead Run." The last one standing will move on to the finale and a shot at $20,000 and the Knife or Death Champion crown. more
S02E14 Messers of the Universe 2019-09-12 43m
A professional welder, martial artists, and expert bladesmiths bring their custom built blades to a series of grueling challenges that push their skills and their weapons to the limit. Will a Langes Messer get messed up? Or will a cutlass take home the booty and which blade will fail to make the cut? The fastest two competitors move onto the daunting final course - "Dead Run." Only one will return for the finale and have the chance to win $20,000 and be crowned Knife or Death Champion. more
S02E15 Hard Knock Knife 2019-09-19 43m
S02E16 Blade Fest of the Champion 2019-09-19 43m
