The History channel ordered an initial eight episodes of the series with the first program premiering on Monday, June 22, 2015, at 10pm ET. Neilson (Jason Knight during portions of season 3 and 4 Ben Abbott during portions of season 4th, 5th, 6th and remaining in the 7th season), David Baker, and Doug Marcaida, experts in weapon making, history and use. The series has a host (formerly Wil Willis for the first seven seasons, currently hosted by Grady Powell) and a three-judge panel consisting of J. In each episode, four bladesmiths compete in a three-round elimination contest to forge bladed weapons, with the overall winner receiving $10,000 and the show's championship title "Forged in Fire Champion".
While Ben spent most of his childhood in America, he did visit England every few years to meet his family in England.Forged in Fire is an American competition series that airs on the History channel, and is produced by Outpost Entertainment, a Leftfield Entertainment company. Born in England, Ben moved to America in his early years.
Wiki/Bio FactsĪ reality tv actor, swordsmith, and a metal worker, Ben was born in Jan of 1972. The couple is yet to announce marriage however they are expecting their first child in October of 2020.
Ben Abbott current girlfriend/partner Heather RabunĬurrently Ben is in a relationship with Heather Rabun. Ben is not known to have children with Mandy. While married, Ben and Mandy lived in Pasadena, California. Not much is known of his time with Mandy or how long two were together. Before his current relationship with Heather Rabun, Ben was married to Mandy Abbott. Personal Life: Ben Abbott wife & Childrenīen has revealed very little details about his personal life. As a result, competitors often sought advice from Ben to overcome several challenges they faced in the series. A competitor himself, Ben would often dish out pointers as to what it took to become the winner. As a judge, Ben brought a fresh perspective on the series. Since he has been an ever-present figure and continues as a judge in the seventh season. Neilson during the shows fourth and fifth season. His first ever sword was the Khanda, which bagged him a first-place on the show.Īfter his two-time win, Ben was promoted as a judge on the series. But for all his exploits, Ben never made a sword. Over the years, Ben started working knives, tools, ornamental ironwork, jewelry, furniture, and everything else. At the age of 17, Ben started making knives and has been working with them ever since. In the years that followed, Ben read a series of historical books, attended online classes, and also frequented the village’s blacksmith. After a series of trials and errors, Ben started getting the hang of things. During his early days, Ben worked an old file and an outdoor fireplace. Forged in fire star Ben Abbott Path to the blade master:īen may have started making blades from the age of 13, but his road to mastery was not an easy one. Since not being able to buy a sword at the time, Ben started making one on his own. Around this time, Ben was engrossed with arms and armors featured in museums and castles around England. Ben first began making blades when he was 13 years of age. But upon closer examination, Ben efficiently uses a series of techniques to make some of the best weapons. The man taught himself from scratch, which is why his style seems all over the place.
Like most of the professional swordsmith of his time, Ben Abbott never had a master he could refer to.