In the gripping season finale, the bladesmiths, martial artists, and professional chef who made it through the punishing course once return to face off in the winner-take-all final showdown. Their blades will have to work twice as hard to endure the super-sized challenges they'll face this time around. Will a Cleaver cut through the noise? Does a Kukri Machete have what it takes to earn the crown? Or will it be a Longsword all the way? The fastest two will compete on the souped-up grand finale "Dead Run" course. Only one can be left standing as the Knife or Death Champion and take home the $20,000 grand prize.

In a Knife or Death first, seven military veterans will use their custom made weapons on a series of punishing challenges built to test both their blades and skills. Whose experience will help propel them to victory? Will the course outmaneuver a Chines Dao? Or will a Falcata prove itself in battle? The final two competitors will advance to face the epic final course - "Dead Run." Only one moves on to the finale and has a chance to win the $20,000 grand prize and be crowned Knife or Death Champion.