Tim Healy and Jim Pasquarella are executive producers for HISTORY. Jodi Flynn, David George, Shawn Witt and Simon Thomas are executive producers for Outpost Entertainment. “Forged in Fire” is produced for HISTORY by Outpost Entertainment, a Leftfield Entertainment company. Kent has made it his mission to pass the trade down to his children, but to carry the business into the future they will have to learn to work together as a team. These expert craftsmen forge everything from bank vaults to bike frames and any large steel piece you can dream up. Behind the power of his hundred year-old screw press, and 135 year-old anvil, Kent built his business from the ground up.
On the all-new series “Milwaukee Blacksmith,” Kent Knapp and his children make their living in the 5,000 year-old craft of blacksmithing.
Neilson, Doug Marcaida and David Baker, plus newcomer, master bladesmith Jason Knight. The panel of experts includes returning judges J. In each episode, four new master competitors put their skills and reputations on the line, trying to avoid elimination and win the $10,000 prize. Hosted by weapons expert and US Army and Air Force veteran Wil Willis, the new season continues to feature more world-class bladesmiths creating history’s most iconic edged weapons. The season three premiere of hit competition series “Forged in Fire” features former champions, Matthew Parkinson (season one), Burt Foster (season two), Ben Abbott (season two) and Salem Straub (season two) competing in an unprecedented head-to-head battle. “Milwaukee Blacksmith” follows with back-to-back episodes at 10PM ET/PT and 10:30PM ET/PT on HISTORY. New York, NY – Aug– HISTORY’s(R) hottest competition series “Forged In Fire” returns this summer for a third season, followed by new original series, “Milwaukee Blacksmith.” “Forged In Fire” kicks off with a special champions edition, bringing back four former Forged champions to battle it out for the ultimate title when it returns Tuesday, August 23 at 9PM ET/PT with an eight episode run. ET/PT, with the debut of Milwaukee Blacksmith following at 10 p.m.
The new season of Forged in Fire premieres on August 23rd at 9 p.m. Forged in Fire pits experts blacksmiths against each other in a battle of weapon design. Milwaukee Blacksmith follows Kent Knapp and his family as they make a living forging metal the old-fashioned way. Today, the network announced their new series Milwaukee Blacksmith and season three of Forged in Fire will premiere on August 23rd. Therefore, if there are no unforeseen changes, we are likely to see the usual lineup of judges remain intact, with Grady Powell returning as the host for the ninth edition of the series if the show continues.It’s blacksmithing season on the History Channel. But Ben Abbott and Jason Knight stepped in briefly to stand in for Neilson in the third and fourth seasons. Neilson, David Baker, and Doug Marcaida being regular faces. The judges’ panel primarily has three members, with J. Grady Powell took over hosting duties from Wil Willis, who presented the show for the first seven cycles. The show’s format has remained more or less consistent, although there have been some changes in the cast.
So, if the series is recommissioned for another round by September 2021, we expect ‘Forged in Fire’ season 9 to release sometime in Q4 2021 or Q1 2022.
Despite the ongoing pandemic, season 8 returned just three months after season 7 concluded. In contrast, the longest gap between cycles is the six-month break between seasons 1 and 2. Season 7 premiered only 14 days after season 6 finished its run, which is the shortest time the fans have had to wait for a new installment. However, it is difficult to gauge when the potential season 9 might arrive, given the inconsistent release pattern of the show. But taking into consideration the popularity of the long-running series, we do not see a reason why the network would want to wrap things up. Currently, there is no news about whether or not the show will return for another cycle after season 8. ‘Forged in Fire’ season 8 released on November 18, 2020, on the History Channel.Īs for the ninth season, here is what we’ve got. Since the fans cannot get enough of the series, they are curious to know if a season 9 is on the cards. The competition series emphasizes the process of making the knives, which in itself is a highlight as it captures the details that the art form requires. Moreover, it does not fail to amaze those who are new to weaponry and weapon making. One of the reasons why critics and viewers love the show is its educational aspect, which includes rich historical and scientific points of view.