Secrets of the Samurai Sword (2007)

  • NR
  • 10/07/2007 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 53m

NOVA,PBS,Samurai,katana

Overview

Nova follows the creation of a katana from raw iron ore to finished masterpiece, through the hands of fifteen master artisans as scientists explain the chemistry and physics at each step that makes it a superb piece of engineering.

John Wate

Director

Cast

Rob Tinworth's headshot

Rob Tinworth

Narrator
Takako Hayashi's headshot

Takako Hayashi

Voice/Translator

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