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NHK Documentary - Season 24 Episode 9 Tamahagane: Miracle Steel of Japanese Swords

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Japanese swords fascinate collectors around the world. A special kind of steel called tamahagane is required to make them. This miraculous material is strong, flexible, rust-resistant, and produced through the ancient process of "tatara" ironmaking which takes place over three days and nights. Due to the COVID pandemic, there was only one production run in 2022, which was hit by a series of problems. Did the team meet the challenge? This documentary captures the essence of Japanese craftsmanship.

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First Air Date: Apr 12, 1999

Last Air date: Feb 25, 2024

Season: 26 Season

Episode: 276 Episode

Runtime: 57 minutes

IMDb: 0.00/10 by 0.00 users

Popularity: 3.3412

Language: Japanese, English

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