Forged in Fire

Four smiths must sift through a pile of junk in order to make a signature Damascus blade; after a couple of rounds, two smiths head back to their home forge to recreate a broadsword featuring a snake-shaped grind.

Digging deep inside the vault and revisit some special competitions over the years: from Gladiators and Greeks to Horror and holidays.

Special edition: top judges' moments vs. smiths in "Forged in Fire" history.

Four teams of expert builders return to take on the biggest and most terrifying siege weapons in history; in an all-out battle, the teams will be tasked with building the most difficult weapons yet, including executioner's swords, throwing weapons and finally the Onager; which team will vanquish their opponents, earning $20,000 and the title of Instruments of Death champion?

Will this former champion have what it takes to beat the judges?

Three smiths hope to cash in when they are given the opportunity to win money after each challenge; after two tough rounds, all three smiths head back to their home forge to recreate the serrated Dussage.