Ep 1. Long Road To Redemption Part 1

In Forged in Fire season 6 episode 1 titled "Long Road To Redemption Part 1," four former competitors who were unable to win in previous seasons return to the forge for another chance at redemption. Tasked with forging a blade using only fire and their own strength, the contestants must overcome their past failures and push themselves in order to secure a spot in the second round.

After a grueling first round, the remaining contestants face the challenge of crafting a legendary Filipino weapon known as a balisong. Faced with the added pressure of using a new technique and pleasing the judges, the bladesmiths must rely on their skills and experience to create a weapon that can truly stand the test of time.

As the judges inspect the weapons, they find flaws in each blade and are forced to make a difficult decision on which contestant will be sent home. With only three bladesmiths remaining, the competition heats up as they move into the final round, tasked with creating a fearsome pole weapon known as a ranseur.

Despite their hard work and dedication, one of the contestants is forced to say goodbye to the forge for the last time as their weapon fails to meet the judges' standards. With only two smiths left standing, the stage is set for an epic showdown in the next episode as they battle it out for a chance at redemption and the coveted title of Forged in Fire Champion.