Forged in Fire: The Tuna Sword Challenge

Forged in Fire: The Tuna Sword Challenge

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Science, Life Skills

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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The video follows two bladesmiths, Justin and Doug, as they compete in a bladesmithing challenge to create a tuna sword. Both contestants share their backgrounds and approaches to the task. The video details their forging processes, the challenges they face, and the testing of their final products. Ultimately, Doug is declared the winner due to his blade's sharpness and ease of use. The video concludes with reflections on the competition and the impact of personal challenges.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason Justin Workman started bladesmithing?

To follow in his uncle's footsteps

To create art pieces

To cope with his health challenges

To find a new hobby

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Maguro Bocho primarily used for?

Slicing bread

Carving wooden sculptures

Filleting massive bluefin tuna

Cutting vegetables

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key feature of the Maguro Bocho that contestants must incorporate?

Single edge chisel grind

Decorative engravings

Curved handle

Double-edged blade

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge did Justin face while crafting his blade?

Running out of materials

A warp in the blade

Losing power in his forge

Breaking the blade

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Doug's main concern during the blade crafting process?

The length of the handle

The heat treatment

The sharpness of the edge

The weight of the blade

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the testing phase, what was noted about Justin's blade?

It was too heavy

It broke during testing

It had a small chip

It was not sharp enough

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a positive comment about Doug's blade during testing?

It had a decorative handle

It was the longest blade

It was very light and sharp

It had a unique design

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