The summary is:
This is a transcript of a TV show where contestants have to forge historical swords and test them in various challenges. The show features two episodes: one about the Scottish claymore and one about the cat's bulger. In each episode, two finalists have to split a bullet, cut through sugar cane and a pig carcass, and impress the judges with their blades' design and performance. The winner of each episode is declared the forged and fire champion and receives a check for 10,000 dollars.
1. The Scottish Claymore was a weapon used by Scottish mercenaries in battles from the 15th to 17th century. It was usually 55 inches in length and had to be held with both hands.
2. The Claymore symbolized fearlessness on the battlefield. The kingsmen would swing the sword and figure eight movements, decapitating and dismembering adversaries.
3. Scottish knight William Wallace is said to have used a Claymore in the war for Scottish independence, and this epic weapon has been immortalized in the classic movie Braveheart.
4. The term "Claymore" in Gaelic means "great sword".
5. In a competition, the Claymore was tested for functionality according to its historic design. The participants had to deliver two killing blows on an animal carcass.
6. The Claymore was not only a battlefield intimidator but also a Scottish symbol for physical prowess and strength.
7. The Cutlass is a short, broad-bladed saber developed in Europe during the 16th century. It was a land weapon but was quickly adopted as the sailor's weapon of choice.
8. The Cutlass was strong enough to hack through ropes, canvas, and wood, and was short enough to use in close quarters combat. This made it popular amongst navies throughout the world.
9. The last use of the Cutlass and boarding action by the British Royal Navy was recorded as late as 1941.
10. The Cutlass was a weapon that was specifically designed for naval combat but was just as effective on land.
11. In a competition, the Cutlass was tested for functionality according to its historic design. The participants had to deliver offensive strikes to a ballistic dummy.
12. The Claymore and Cutlass were both given five days at a home forge to create signature blades to perform in the final round of testing.
13. The Claymore and Cutlass were both declared the Forged Empire Champion.
14. The Claymore and Cutlass were both declared the Forged Empire Champion. The Claymore was declared by Ben and the Cutlass was declared by James.
15. The Claymore and Cutlass were both declared the Forged Empire Champion. The Claymore was declared by Matt and the Cutlass was declared by Ben.
16. The Cat's Bulger was introduced during the Renaissance in the late 15th century. It became the main sidearm for European soldiers known as Lanchicks.
17. The Cat's Bulger was often shorter than other broadswords but quick and efficient in action. Soldiers wielded these weapons in deadly ambushes using devious tactics to lure the enemy into fatal attacks.
18. The Cat's Bulger was tested for functionality according to its historic design. The participants had to deliver lethal blows on a big carcass.
19. The Cat's Bulger was declared the Forged Empire Champion by James.