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Champions from previous seasons compete against one of the expert judges
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Top champions from previous seasons return to the forge to compete against one of the expert judges in a high-stakes bladesmithing challenge, essentially testing their skills against the very people who usually judge them. Their aim is to prove they are truly 'the best' by defeating a judge in a demanding forging task
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Tonight’s “Beat the Judges: Test of the Best” pits three past champions against a seasoned judge in a no‑holds‑barred forging duel. John “The Edge” Doe, Maria “Blade” Lopez and veteran “Steel” Singh return to the furnace, each tasked with creating a battle‑ready katana from high‑carbon steel. They have just two hours to heat, shape, temper and polish their blades while Judge John Clements watches every move. The judge throws curveballs – a surprise heat‑treating technique and a last‑minute design tweak – to see if the champs can adapt under pressure. As sparks fly, the competitors race against the clock and each other, hoping to out‑forge the man who usually scores them. Verdicts are handed out on the spot, with the winner earning a coveted spot back in the Hall of Blades. Expect plenty of hammer blows, tense moments and a final reveal that will decide who truly holds the title of the best.
Forged in Fire broadcasts on Sky History HD at 7:00pm, Monday, 8 December 2025. (Subtitles)