Beat the Unbeaten: Conquering the Kachin Dao Summary
Two previous champions battle it out for the chance to compete against one of our titans of the forge: Gladiator of the Forge Jesse Hu, Superchamp Collin Sage, or our Undefeated Judge Ben Abbott. But first they must face off in a brutal 5-hour challenge, where they have to pick a box and build a signature blade using whatever method is inside. The winner will then have 8 hours to make the intimidating Kachin Dao. Will their weapon stack up and be able to Beat the Unbeaten?
World-class bladesmiths re-create historical edged weapons in a cutthroat competition.
Hosted by Wil Willis, a former Army Ranger and Air Force para-rescue specialist, the competition series pits master weaponsmiths against each other to re-create iconic weapons that will be tested and evaluated by a panel of judges.
Competitors will re-create weapons from historical periods ranging from Japanese katanas to medieval broadswords to ancient throwing blades. Each entry will be judged on its artistry as well as its functionality and accuracy. The panel will consist of Willis, knife and sword expert J. Neilson, combat specialist Doug Marcaida and weapon history buff David Baker.
Forged in Fire - Beat the Unbeaten: Conquering the Kachin Dao Synopsis and Schedule