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  • Nova Secrets of the Samurai Sword (Season 34, Episode 13)
  • TV-PG
    TV Episode | 43 min | Documentary

Nova

Secrets of the Samurai Sword (Season 34, Episode 13)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 43 min | 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.
Director
John Wate
Writer
Doug Hamilton (writer)
Producers
Colin Barratt (producer) | Doug Hamilton (producer) | Lisa Mirowitz (producer)
Composer
Tay Chee Wei
Editors
Laureen Aguirre | Susan K. Lewis | Rob Tinworth
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Oct 9, 2007
Release date
Oct 9, 2007 (United States)
Awards
Series awards
Won 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 23 wins & 68 nominations

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Rob Tinworth
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