Bladesmithing Competition Challenges

What was the main material used by the bladesmiths to create their blades in the first round?

• Modern steel bars

• Flintlock pistols

• Black powder rifles

• Old cannon barrels

What challenge did one of the bladesmiths face early in the forging process that made it difficult to use a hand hammer?

• The steel was too cold to shape.

• He had a hand injury.

• The anvil was too small.

• He ran out of fuel for his forge.

During the forging process, what problem did one bladesmith encounter with his steel billet?

• The steel became too brittle.

• The billet kept shrinking too much.

• The forge welds started to separate.

• The steel changed color unexpectedly.

Why was one of the bladesmiths eliminated from the competition?

• His blade was too short.

• His blade had a crack and delamination at a critical point.

• He did not finish the handle of his knife.

• His blade was not sharp enough.