How A ‘sacred’ Samurai Sword Is Created | Bbc Timestamp

Forged through a precise and highly controlled process, the samurai sword became an emblem of power in medieval Japan. Its creation reveals the discipline, hierarchy and belief systems that shaped the world of the samurai.

This clip is from Around the World in 80 Treasures (2005).

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