Forged in Fire: Knife or Death

The final two competitors move on to the punishing final course -- Dead Run.

Seven military veterans use their custom weapons, including a Chinese dao and a falcata, on a series of punishing challenges built to test both their blades and skills.

A wakizashi, a parang and a sundang sword are used in the challenge.

Expert bladesmiths and a Daoist grand master face a number of challenges, where a seax will be tested alongside a broadsword and a titanium sword.

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.

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; only one will move on and have a shot at $20,000 and the Knife or Death.