Hyner is planning to use the prize money to buy some new blacksmithing and bladesmithing tools and to put some of the winnings toward a car. I didn't even know what to do," he said. "On TV, if you watch, you can see I just put my head down and I was like, 'Oh, my God, I can’t believe that just happened.'” "When they called my name, I was dumbfounded. When the judges declared him the winner, Hyner said it left him “fairly shocked." The finals required making a firangi sword, a historical type of Indian sword with a European blade. That meant the chopper he created wasn't tested, though he thinks it would have held up well. The contestant whose work impressed the judges the most in the opening round got to bypass in-between rounds and head directly to the finals, which Hyner did. It was great to see my family, my friends, my loved ones, everyone I cared about be super-excited and super-happy for me,” said Hyner, 23. “I was super-excited, let me tell you, because I was waiting six months. He gathered for a very small viewing party with friends and family in West Babylon, Long Island, where he grew up.
He filmed the show six months ago and wasn’t able to say anything until it aired. Hyner, who is an engineer at Electric Boat and has a forge at the Noank Foundry, said he was excited for people finally to know he won.
#Forged in fire series#
On “Forged in Fire,” a competition TV series on the History Channel, bladesmiths are given challenges to recreate historical edged weapons. New London’s Brandon Hyner won “Forged in Fire” in an episode that aired Wednesday and walked away with $10,000 in prize money. He won on an episode of the History Channel's "Forged in Fire" bladesmithing competition show that aired Wednesday, Dec. Mark Green 4.New London resident Brandon Hyner, 23, working in the blacksmithing shop in Noank. These four contestants from previous seasons, each chosen by one of the four judges, were invited to compete again. This episode featured contestants eliminated from previous episodes returning for a chance at redemption. (using junkyard-salvaged steel and a coal forge) (using metal from construction equipment) (using high carbon steel and forge hammers) These four contestants from previous seasons were invited to compete again based on fans' reaction to their initial performance. The winner received an additional $10,000 and the title "Champion of Champions". These four contestants, all champions from previous seasons, were invited to compete again.
(using high carbon steel and wrought iron) A contestant's name preceded by the numeral 1 signifies the winner.Ī contestant's name preceded by the numeral 2 signifies 2nd place.Ī contestant's name preceded by the numeral 3 signifies 3rd place.Ī contestant's name preceded by the numeral 4 signifies 4th place.Ī contestant's name preceded by the numeral 5 signifies 5th place.Ī contestant's name preceded by the numeral 6 signifies 6th place.Ī contestant's name preceded by the numeral 7 signifies 7th place.Ī contestant's name inside angled brackets ( ) denotes that person being medically released.
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