Milwaukee Blacksmith

Aug 23, 2016

Veteran blacksmith Kent Knapp and his three sons put their 5,000-year-old craft to the test as they take on a commission for a one-of-a-kind Death Star firepit.

Aug 23, 2016

The Knapps pay tribute to the city's rich brewing history by attempting to build a giant steel beer bottle for the annual Brewfest. Plus, the family needs Birdie to save the day, if he doesn't quit first.

Aug 30, 2016

Sparks fly in the forge after the local high school commissions a high-profile build and Kent brings in his oldest daughter to help.

Aug 30, 2016

Oldest brother Miles Knapp's inspired idea to craft a pile of steel scrap into a giant octopus chandelier lands him his first job as foreman.

Sep 6, 2016

When the team gets their biggest commission ever–a $25,000 order for a humongous steel dinosaur–they must take it on while juggling a second job on a tight deadline.

Sep 6, 2016

With a $25,000 T-Rex commission in jeopardy the family pulls together to forge what will either be their most colossal failure, or greatest triumph.

Sep 13, 2016

When their 100-year-old power hammer breaks down, the team must use their bare hands and ingenuity to finish a rush job.

Sep 13, 2016

The forge rocks around the clock when blacksmith Kent Knapp tries to create a giant steel version of a classic Les Paul guitar.

Sep 20, 2016

The kids put their craftsmanship to the test when Kent has them switch duties in the shop while forging a motorcycle-inspired steel behemoth.

Sep 20, 2016

While the Mayor of Milwaukee commissions the Knapps to build their largest and most important sculpture to date, Birdie has one foot out the door.