Tamahagane: Miracle Steel of Japanese Swords
movie

Released October 29, 2022
Genres:
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
0h 49m
Origin Country
Japan
Original Language
English
Original Title
Tamahagane: Miracle Steel of Japanese Swords
Status
Released
Production Countries
- Japan
Spoken Languages
- English
- 日本語 (Japanese)
Production Companies
NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Japan