The host does not take part in the judging, but sometimes offers insights based on their military service in order to give the judges a different perspective on the blades. When the time is up, they present their blades to a panel of three judges who evaluate the craftsmanship/quality and point out any flaws or defects. Medics are on hand to treat any injuries or other health problems (usually caused by the intense heat) and may disqualify any smiths they feel are unable to continue safely. The bladesmiths are given three hours (four if the extra challenge is particularly difficult) to forge their blades and deal with anything that goes wrong. The host issues a set of specifications for the blade length, and sometimes gives an extra challenge (add things like serrations or a fuller, use a specific technique, and so on). The type of steel can vary from a standard block, to a choice of scrap metal objects, to material salvaged from a junked car or lawnmower, to rejected blades from previous episodes. For the first round, the smiths are given some type of steel and must use it to make a blade in a style of their choosing. The first two rounds normally take place in "The Forge," a studio stocked with a wide range of metalworking tools and equipment, sometimes the show will mix it up by having one or both of them take place in an alternative location such as a scrapyard. In each episode, four smiths compete to win $10,000 by forging bladed weapons in a three-round contest. Forged In Fire is a reality show about the art of bladesmithing, originally hosted by Wil Willis (seasons 1-7) and currently hosted by Grady Powell (season 8 to present).
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