Bladesmiths have to forge one of the most iconic weapons from history, the Japanese Katana.

The finalists go to their home forges to create an ancient Indian Chakram.

The bladesmiths have to turn a steel train spring into a weapon of their choosing.

Competitors make their signature blade by using the Hada technique.

The two remaining bladesmiths head home with only five days to forge the legendary Crusader Sword.

Two finalists head to their forges to create one of history's most notorious weapons, the rapier.

The finalists get the chance to make a weapon from history, the Roman Gladius.

Two competitors will move on and are given only five days to create the mystical Moro Kris Sword.