Michael Craughwell
Self
Big Giant Swords (2015)
Season 1
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.
Released Jan. 13, 2015
Episode 42 min
14+
Genres: Reality, Reality TV
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Watch Providers: Discovery +, Discovery+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Production Companies: Thinkfactory Media
Network: Discovery
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Zeus Almighty
Irish Mike and his team design a sword in the shape of a lightning bolt.
Jan. 13, 2015, midnight
S1E2 - The Dragon Slayer
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.
Jan. 20, 2015, midnight
S1E3 - Beast from Below
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.
Jan. 27, 2015, midnight
S1E4 - The Junkyard Crasher
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.
Feb. 3, 2015, midnight
10.0
S1E5 - Hell's Hound
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.
Feb. 10, 2015, midnight
S1E6 - The Destroyer
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.
Feb. 17, 2015, midnight
Network: Discovery
Episode Runtime: 42 min.
Season Runtime: 252 min.
Released: Jan. 13, 2015
Last Air Date: Feb. 17, 2015, midnight
Status: Canceled
Certification: TV-14 / 14+
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