42 minSeason 10 • Episode 28
LatestExploring iconic moments from past themed episodes in the series.
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.
Practical Effects
Real steel, real fire, absolutely unhinged weapons.
Production
The kill test montages are cinema.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Doug Marcaida is a legitimate Filipino martial arts instructor who designed combat blades for actual military use.
The show revived interest in traditional bladesmithing; enrollment in blacksmithing courses reportedly spiked 40% after its premiere.
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