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Tue, Oct 9
8:00 PM Secrets of the Samurai Sword (New)
The science behind samurai swords is explored. Included: the six-month creation process of one sword, from smelting to the sharpening of the blade; a Japanese receptionist whose interest in samurai swords maintains a family tradition. Also: Lehigh University professor Michael Notis explains what makes the sword an effective weapon.
On PBS's Nova tonight.
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Posted 09 October 2007 - 08:13 PM
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Posted 09 October 2007 - 10:20 PM
Thanks for the details Mike!
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Posted 10 October 2007 - 12:19 PM
That was a really enjoyable episode... As a complete armchair novice when it comes to sword appreciation, I learned a lot.
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