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Tamahagane: Miracle Steel of Japanese Swords

2022 · 49 min Documentary History

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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Year 2022
Country Japan
Genre Documentary, History
Director Toshifumi Kataoka
Runtime 49 min.

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Tamahagane: Miracle Steel of Japanese Swords is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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Released in 2022, this film holds up just as well today. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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