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Secrets of the Samurai Sword

NOVA,PBS,Samurai,katana
Oct 7, 2007 · 53m
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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.

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CAST

Rob Tinworth
Narrator
Takako Hayashi
Voice/Translator
Directed by John Wate

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
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Production
PBS Digital Studios
Country
US
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