There is something magical about the blacksmithing of men – fire, glitter and steel. In terms of roles, Forged In Fire is analogous to the cooking series that people may find themselves addicted to, but it’s a viewing experience unlike any of them.
The premise is simple: each episode features four blacksmiths creating blades of various shapes and sizes in hopes of winning a $1,000 prize at the end of the program.
People wonder, as in any other reality show,
“Is forged in fire false?”
We are here to answer that question.
Forged in fire
Is ‘Forged in Fire’ a scam?
Over the years, this issue has been at the center of numerous public debates. Several netizens debated whether the show’s blacksmithing was accurate in a Reddit thread from 2021. Reddit users specifically asked if it was possible to produce swords and knives on such short notice.
One of the most popular answers was that it depends a lot on the initial assumptions. It wasn’t difficult for them to assemble the sword in the few days they were given. It was more about how high the bar was set to achieve results.
The user in question spent “4 months of weekends” crafting a “not particularly fantastic monochrome steel sword”.
In the series’ defense, the user didn’t have a power tool and started with a piece of steel, not a steel plate. They were also not professional swordsmiths.
A competitor intervened
On another thread on the same platform, a user mentioned how the show was great for entertainment because it was “much more than a high-level overview” with a handful of useful trade secrets.
A user claiming to be an actual contestant on the show promised to address some of the fans’ concerns. The alleged competitor revealed that while the first round was moderate, the three-hour clock was “ABSOLUTELY” accurate. In reality there was no way to stop time.
They added.
“I can’t talk about the production process, but I will say that some real information has found its way through the rumor mill,”
After gathering a number of other sources, it was determined that Forged in Fire will likely contain a blob (perhaps a handful) of the extra drama that all reality shows get. All in all, the show seems to have real contestants who forge solid steel and fight for real prize money.
Don’t try to fake it at home
However, spectators are strongly discouraged from attempting to fake their weapons.
A Reddit member advised that if you’re serious about forging a blade for yourself, you should do the following:
1) Watch the show.
2) Select participants who do work you enjoy and demonstrate abilities or characteristics you admire.
3) Find a way to meet those blacksmiths and learn from THEM, not from the show.
Of course, the message came with a reminder that forging takes considerable effort and time.
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Source: HIS Education