Secrets of the Samurai Sword (2007)
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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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What is Secrets of the Samurai Sword about?
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.
How long is Secrets of the Samurai Sword?
Secrets of the Samurai Sword has a runtime of 53 minutes.