"Forged in Fire" is a show where 4 blacksmiths, ferriers, metal workers, etc compete to make a knife in a competitive manner. In Round 1, they must forge a metal in the style the judges tell them such as ladder Damascus, etc. They must then take that metal and create a knife in their own style with the dimensions they are given. The competitor with the least complete knife is eliminated.
In Round 2, the remaining 3 competitors must put a handle on their knife and finish any work that they were not able to complete in round 1. The judges test their knives for sharpness, ability to puncture, etc. The competitor whose knife doesn't perform the best or fails is eliminated.
In Round 3, the final 2 competitors must make a weapon of the judges' choice at their home forge in 5 days. They then return to the show's forge where their weapons are tested and the judges pick a winner.