Secrets of the Samurai Sword

“NOVA,PBS,Samurai,katana”

8.0

2007

53m

Documentary

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.

Key Crew

Director

John Wate

Producers

Colin Barratt

Music

Chee Wei Tay

Cast (2)

Rob Tinworth

Narrator

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