Tamahagane: Miracle Steel of Japanese Swords - 2022

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.

49min
2022
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10

Cast

Jeff Manning profile pictureJeff ManningSelf - Narrator

About Tamahagane: Miracle Steel of Japanese Swords

Tamahagane: Miracle Steel of Japanese Swords Overview

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.

Runtime: 49min

Extra details

Original Title: Tamahagane: Miracle Steel of Japanese Swords
Original Language: English
Directed By: Toshifumi Kataoka
Production Companies
NHK World-Japan