TV show: forged in fire

[LD1]

Anyone else watched some episodes.

I'll admit I know little about forging or knifemaking, so someone correct me if I am wrong...

It just seems the whole show is amateur. I think I have seen 3 or 4 episodes , so that's 12 or more "knifemakers" ond it seems pretty darn rare to see one that don't crack or warp a blade.

And almost just as many that must not understand what inches are, or how to measure them. I think 3 out of the 4 episodes had someone DQ'd just because they couldn't get within a 4" window for length.

I like the concept of the show, but certainly think they could do way better.

 

[chim]

I watched one show and it was entertaining. Not something that I'd look forward to seeing on a regular basis. Like the rest of the so-called reality shows, it's pretty hokey. Crisis after crisis, super critical deadlines, a "WHAT IF??" every 7 minutes, cut away to commercial whenever it is implied there will be a catastrophe, etc, etc. The poor family that will starve to death if papa misses that 300 yard shot at a running porcupine. The people who live in complete wilderness but apparently frequent a hardware store somewhere.........

 

[k0ua]

I watched one show and it was entertaining. Not something that I'd look forward to seeing on a regular basis. Like the rest of the so-called reality shows, it's pretty hokey. Crisis after crisis, super critical deadlines, a "WHAT IF??" every 7 minutes, cut away to commercial whenever it is implied there will be a catastrophe, etc, etc. The poor family that will starve to death if papa misses that 300 yard shot at a running porcupine. The people who live in complete wilderness but apparently frequent a hardware store somewhere.........

Agreed. I always wondered why all the "deadlines" in "reality shows. Oh lets see, maybe so we can have some "drama". Every HGTV home remodel, always has a deadline to finish up just before the owners walk in the door... "just made it".. yada, yada, yada. The Knife show is the same thing... Just staged crap like all of them. Those of us that have actually made something, know that often you need to take your time and do it right the first time. I guess show producers think actually craftsmanship would be boring to the majority of the audience.

 

[JD15302155870]

I have never cared much for any reality show and have watched very few episodes. I wonder why I would prefer sitting on the couch watching someone else live their life rather than living my own. Perhaps there should be a reality show about couch potatoes. The drama before a break could be do we have any ice cream in the freezer and if not how can we get some.

 

[LD1]

All reality shows seem to be crap anymore. I guess thats why I dont watch much TV, but when I do, its a struggle to find something decent on. I am more liking the shows like "what could possibly go wrong" and ofcourse reruns of mythbusters. But the last good reality show I enjoyed, except for the one season that had too much drama, was topshot.

 

[Walkin Horse]

I like pawn stars and pickers. I like the farm and ranch shows on RFD. I also like their music programs.

 

[Wagtail]

Those of us that have actually made something, know that often you need to take your time and do it right the first time.

That's right, James! I am NOT procrastinating... I'm taking my time and doing it right the first time!

 

[Mysfyt]

I have never cared much for any reality show and have watched very few episodes. I wonder why I would prefer sitting on the couch watching someone else live their life rather than living my own. Perhaps there should be a reality show about couch potatoes. The drama before a break could be do we have any ice cream in the freezer and if not how can we get some.

You just made my day!:laughing:

 

[oosik]

I've tried watching a couple different reality shows - the hokey drama and the breathless commentators are just a little too much. When Norm had his show with Bob Villa - Home Improvement - I enjoyed watching them make furniture etc. I know for a fact all the different reality shows about living in Alaska are pure hokey - I lived in AK for 20+ years and it sure ain't like that!!

Its somewhat upsetting to think that there is a segment of the population that enjoys the reality shows. Its kind of like - "how low can you go".

Now, I don't intend to upset anybody here - but for God's sake - get out and make a life for yourself. That's reality.

 

[farm boy00]

I've tried watching a couple different reality shows - the hokey drama and the breathless commentators are just a little too much. When Norm had his show with Bob Villa - Home Improvement - I enjoyed watching them make furniture etc. I know for a fact all the different reality shows about living in Alaska are pure hokey - I lived in AK for 20+ years and it sure ain't like that!!

Its somewhat upsetting to think that there is a segment of the population that enjoys the reality shows. Its kind of like - "how low can you go".

Now, I don't intend to upset anybody here - but for God's sake - get out and make a life for yourself. That's reality.

I know those Alaska shows ain't accurate but i still like to watch them. To me they are different way of life then us in Michigan

 

[AaronS]

Alaska the Last Frontier is watchable. Alaskan Bush People makes me want to punch the tv screen.

 

[oosik]

Farm boy00 - at least a lot of the scenery is real. And the only reason its different in AK than where you are is that there probably isn't a spot in MI where you can plop down and be 200-300, even 400 miles from the nearest road. In AK that is very possible. I knew quite a few real homesteaders up there and it took real "grit" to endure as they did. Actually many did not make it and either returned to civilization or died for one of many reasons.

The one in particular, I knew the best, was where I went moose hunting. His homestead was 540 acres located 37 miles west of the New Fairbanks Hwy at mile 105. He was a white man so he was able to homestead 180 acres - his wife was Alaska Native and she was granted 360 acres adjoining his. A week or so before the late moose hunting season - November - he would send me a message via the Muckluck Telegraph with a list of groceries & supplies. I'd take them to him and for that he allowed me to hunt on his homestead. We were usually able to drive in 4-5 miles off the highway - unload the snow machines & supplies and go the remaining 30 miles or so by snow machine. We always killed, at least, a couple moose - one for me and one or more for him. I hunted there almost every year and most years I was the only person, other than his family, that he had seen since I was last there.

Homesteading is a very unique way of life - few were cut out for it and those who managed to survive were themselves very "unique".

 

[Walkin Horse]

Alaska the Last Frontier is watchable. Alaskan Bush People makes me want to punch the tv screen.

I agree with that 100%. Bush people should be canceled.

 

[jack707]

reality show are staged I don't like em

 

[Beltzington]

Anyone else watched some episodes.

I'll admit I know little about forging or knifemaking, so someone correct me if I am wrong...

It just seems the whole show is amateur. I think I have seen 3 or 4 episodes , so that's 12 or more "knifemakers" ond it seems pretty darn rare to see one that don't crack or warp a blade.

And almost just as many that must not understand what inches are, or how to measure them. I think 3 out of the 4 episodes had someone DQ'd just because they couldn't get within a 4" window for length.

I like the concept of the show, but certainly think they could do way better.

Do you think you were a little hard on the Beaver last night Ward?

I enjoy watching folks work their craft, if I am not better than they are I tend to keep my mouth shut. I do not like drama queens and I am certainly sure most producers do not appreciate or promote craftsmanship. But to watch someone turn a ball bearing into a blade in < 6 hours deserves some respect. This show is a competition so there are timelines and requirements, not like the shows you have been mentioning as comparisons. Last Alaskan's is about all I can stomach lately.

 

[SPIKER]

I'm in a pretty good agreement with everyone here I DO like the AK shows even Bush people but only cause I have never been there & LOVE the scenery !!

As for the Fire/metal working shows I HAVE caught 3 or so of them & agree w LD1 that seems a lot of them DNQ out. The last one was at least 2 of them that had a very cool roman swords w the folded metal... BOTH turned our real nice & both held up well, boy makes ya want to make up a forge and try your hands at it.. lol.. Think a lot of them are under the TIME crunch but they have pretty good equipment.

M