Film

Secrets of the Samurai Sword

Name: Secrets of the Samurai Sword
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2007-10-07

2007 · 53m · Documentary

NOVA,PBS,Samurai,katana

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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.

Cast

Rob Tinworth

Narrator

Takako Hayashi

Voice/Translator

Crew

John WateDirector
Colin BarrattProducer
Paula AspellExecutive Producer
Chee Wei TayOriginal Music Composer

Media

Details

Release date: October 7, 2007
Status: Released
Original language: English
Runtime: 53m
Genres: Documentary

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