Description:
For over a thousand years
the Samurai sword has dominated the battlefields of
Japan, instilled fear and terror into every enemy it
faced, and evoked a spiritual way of life that continues
even today. With unparalleled access, NOVA travels deep
into Japan's ancient foundries, follows the craft of the
traditional sword-smiths and attends Samurai fighting
school to reveal the art and science behind making what
many call the perfect sword.
