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**Competition Context:** A bladesmithing competition, "Forged in Fire", where contestants must recreate a historic weapon.
**Challenge:** Recreate the **Chinquadea** (also known as Cinque Dea), a large, double-edged Italian Renaissance sword.
**Summary of Contestant's Journey:**
* A contestant (Daniel) works on the Chinquadea at his home forge in Hawaii.
* He faces challenges, particularly with creating the fullers, but eventually succeeds.
* After heat-treating, his blade turns out straight and strong.
* The finished sword is presented to judges, who test its sharpness, strength, and combat effectiveness.
**Judging and Outcome:**
* Daniel's sword and another contestant's (Neil) sword are tested.
* Both perform well, but **Neil is declared the winner** and crowned the "Forged in Fire" champion, receiving a $10,000 prize.
* Daniel graciously concedes, proud of his work and already looking forward to continuing his craft.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text, numbered and in short sentences, excluding opinions:
**Competition Facts**
1. The competition is in its third round.
2. The challenge is to recreate an iconic historical weapon.
3. The weapon chosen is the Cinque Dea (also referred to as Chingua Dea or Chinquadea).
4. The competition is for the title of "Forged and Fire Champion".
5. The winner receives a check for $10,000.
**Historical Weapon Facts (Cinque Dea)**
6. The Cinque Dea originated in Italy during the Renaissance.
7. The name "Cinque Dea" comes from the Italian word for the number five.
8. The blade was typically five fingers wide at the base.
9. The Cinque Dea was popular among civilian noblemen.
10. It was designed for close quarter attacks and worn on the hip.
11. The sword often featured intricate artwork and fullers to lighten its weight.
12. The Cinque Dea lost popularity after the 16th century.
**Contestant and Location Facts**
13. One of the contestants is named Neil.
14. Another contestant is named Dan (also referred to as Danny).
15. Neil is from Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on the Big Island.
**Challenge and Judging Facts**
16. Contestants must create the Cinque Dea in their home forges.
17. The judges for the challenge include David Baker, Jay Nielsen, and Doug.
18. The judging criteria include the sword's functionality, sharpness, and strength.
19. Challenges include a sharpness test, a strength test (chopping into an ice block), and a cutting test (against ratchet straps and a carcass).