Kilted judge, on "Forged in Fire."

**Michael Weatherhead** · 20th March 16, 08:25 AM

Does anybody watch History Channel's "Forged in Fire?" It's a competition show, where blacksmiths forge weapons, which are then judged, and tested. There are three judges, who test the contestant's blades, for strength, and ability to cut/slice/hack. Anyway, did anyone see the episode, where they challenged the contestants, to forge a Scottish claymore? forged in fire.jpe The judge in the photo, on the right, was wearing a kilt, for that particular episode. (I couldn't find a kilted photo of him).

**Thekiltedmohawk** · 20th March 16, 04:09 PM

Yes, I've seen that episode, and was happy to see him in a kilt. It was appropriate for the Scottish Claymore episode!

**HixwithanX** · 21st March 16, 06:41 AM

I was wondering if anyone was going to mention this program. David Baker was dressed respectably but needs to learn how to sit in a kilt, IMO!

Disappointing that both of the weapons failed miserably, though. I was looking forward to seeing what one of those things could do!

Regards,

**Michael Weatherhead** · 21st March 16, 06:18 PM

I know...one claymore bent, the other was brittle, and broke.

**RockyR** · 24th March 16, 07:22 AM

We made a kilt for someone who told us he was going to be on that show about 6 months ago. Unfortunately, I don't remember his name (don't know whether it was a judge or contestant), but he did tell us how excited he was to receive the kilt. If it WAS the guy in that episode, I hope he wore it well!

**Thekiltedmohawk** · 24th March 16, 08:33 AM

Rocky, that must be him then.

While there's no picture of him in the kilt. It can be seen briefly on YouTube.

**Tarheel** · 26th August 16, 08:41 AM

Paul, it is easy to find excitement in related topics of kilting. We all understand it is hard to contain "the 10 year old within" at times.

**MinusHD** · 26th August 16, 09:08 AM

I watched that episode last night (I'd seen a portion of another episode once before). If found it to be very interesting. My hunch is that it was somewhat of a gimmick... wearing a kilt for the Scottish Claymore show? OK, I get it. Honestly it doesn't bother me. People wonder why in the world I wear a kilt sometimes. However, I particularly liked the fact that nobody mentioned or drew any attention to the kilt at all. He just wore it and everyone acted normal, as they should.

**BjornBsrkr** · 12th September 16, 10:13 AM

I was just catching up with my PVR over the weekend and watched the "Butterfly Swords" episode. The newest judge (I didn't catch his name), who was substituting in for J. Nelson was attired in a utility kilt for the entire episode. I guess there is a strong affiliation between kilts and ancient crafts!

Paul