In this competition, the judges flip the script once again, letting the bladesmiths choose their challenge. Will they take it easy or go big to impress the judges? After an intense bout of testing, the judges take back control. Next, they challenge the two surviving smiths to recreate the 18th century Tibetan Sword. Which smith will flip the forge in their favor to win $10,000 and the coveted title of Forged in Fire Champion?

In the first of a five episode event, the forge is transformed into a Gladiator's arena for an epic competition unlike anything before. In the opening battle, two smiths must forge a fierce Roman Era Falx but only one will be crowned victor after testing. Then, the winning smith takes on a new opponent for the chance to win even more cash including the opportunity to win the most money ever awarded in the forge: $75,000. Who will become the first Gladiator of the Forge? Let the battles begin.