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Nova: Secrets of the Samurai Sword

Nova (2007)

Documentary | United States

Director: John Wate

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Rating: 7.9/10

SEASON: 34

EPISODE: 13 - Secrets of the Samurai Sword

SYNOPSIS

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.

Actors

Rob Tinworth

Self / Narrator

Voice: Takako Hayashi

Writer: Doug Hamilton

Producer: Paula Apsell, Colin Barratt

RUNTIME: 43 min

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