Big Giant Swords (2015)

Name: Big Giant Swords
Rating: 4.5

Rating: 4.5

Synopsis

No one makes big, bad, gigantic swords like Michael Craughwell, and he's putting it all on the line to make his passion a profession. Joined by a motley crew of artists and builders, this master of steel will attempt to bring the stuff of legends to life.

First Air Date: 2015-01-13

Last Air Date: 2015-02-17

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Networks: Discovery

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Top Cast

Michael Craughwell as Self
Sarah Robles as Self

Seasons

Season 1 (2015)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Zeus Almighty (2015-01-13)

Irish Mike and his team design a sword in the shape of a lightning bolt.
Ep. 2: The Dragon Slayer (2015-01-20)

An eccentric, modern-day knight hires sword-maker Irish Mike to build a giant, dragon-shaped sword that shoots real flames. Assistant welder Erik bets Mike he can create a top-quality weapon of his own: a steel fist with deadly, interchangeable heads.
Ep. 3: Beast from Below (2015-01-27)

Sword-maker Irish Mike creates two giant weapons: a sword shaped like a whale and a "Lock Blade" that swings open like a folding knife. A weapon test goes horribly wrong when Mike sets the blade on fire and accidentally ignites himself in the process.
Ep. 4: The Junkyard Crasher (2015-02-03)

Sword-maker Irish Mike creates a giant, Ancient Greek-style sword for the Strongest Woman in America: Olympic weightlifter Sarah Robles. Then, Mike and his team make a giant, flaming axe made entirely from old, rusty car parts.
Ep. 5: Hell's Hound (2015-02-10)

Irish Mike's sword-making business may fold due to financial problems. The team makes a giant sword resembling the mythological three-headed beast Cerberus. Mike helps his daughter make a school project, but he gets carried away, with explosive results.
Ep. 6: The Destroyer (2015-02-17)

Sword-maker Irish Mike is hired to make a 34-inch sword for the world's tallest sword swallower. Mike's patience is tested when an obnoxious client keeps altering his order. Amelia has long-awaited news about the business's profitability.