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**Context:** A competition TV show "Forged in Fire" where bladesmiths compete to create the best historical weapon.
**Challenge:** Recreate the **Cinquedea**, a large, double-edged Italian Renaissance sword.
**Summary:**
* Two finalists, Daniel and Neil, work on creating their Cinquedea swords at home.
* The show cuts to the final testing phase, where judges evaluate the swords':
1. Cutting ability (on a pig carcass)
2. Sharpness (on ratchet straps)
3. Strength (chopping into an ice block)
* Both swords perform well, but **Neil** is declared the winner, crowned "Forged in Fire" champion, and receives a $10,000 check.
* The episode ends with Neil's emotional reaction, reflecting on his journey from watching the show with his son to becoming a champion.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text, numbered and in short sentences:
**Competition Facts**
1. The competition is in its third round.
2. The challenge is to recreate an iconic historical weapon.
3. The prize for winning is $10,000.
**Cinquedea Facts**
4. The weapon to be recreated is the "cinquedea".
5. The cinquedea originated in Italy during the Renaissance.
6. The cinquedea was popular among civilian noblemen.
7. The cinquedea is a large, double-edged sword.
8. It was designed for close quarter attacks and worn on the hip.
9. The name "cinquedea" comes from the Italian word for "five", referencing the blade's width (five fingers wide at the base).
10. The cinquedea often featured fullers to reduce weight.
**Competition Progress and Outcome**
11. The competition took place over five days.
12. Contestants worked on creating their cinquedea from scratch.
13. The judges tested the swords for sharpness, strength, and killing ability.
14. Two finalists, Daniel and Neil, completed the challenge.
15. Neil was declared the "Forged in Fire" champion.
16. Neil received a check for $10,000 as his prize.
**Miscellaneous**
17. The show "Forged in Fire" was watched by one of the contestants (Neil) and his son before he participated.
18. The filming location for part of the show was in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.