• 2007
  • TV-PG
  • 1h
Secrets of the Samurai Sword

Summary 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.

  • 2007
  • TV-PG
  • 1h

S34.E13 ∙ Secrets of the Samurai Sword

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Stacy Keach Jay O. Sanders Eric Meyers Craig Sechler

7.8

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Oct 8, 2007

Countries of origin : United States Canada Japan Australia United Kingdom France

Official sites : Official Facebook Official Instagram

Language : English

Filming locations : Aceh, Indonesia

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) BBC Studios ARTE

Summary 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.

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Oct 8, 2007

Countries of origin : United States Canada Japan Australia United Kingdom France

Official sites : Official Facebook Official Instagram

Language : English

Filming locations : Aceh, Indonesia

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) BBC Studios ARTE

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