Art of the Japanese Sword

Art of the Japanese Sword

The Japanese sword ... prized as much for its exceptional beauty as for it's deadly cutting ability. It has endured for a thousand years as the pinnacle of Japanese culture. Now you can enter a world rarely seen by outsiders. To experience the true story of the Art of the Samurai Sword. A story told in the swordsmiths own words that separate the myth from the fact. Follow the swordsmiths dream of creating a masterpiece. From the quest to making an ancient steel to forging a blade equal to those of the Kamakura, a medieval period that produced the greatest swords in history.

Release Date

August 1, 2010

Status

Released

Original Title

Art of the Japanese Sword

Runtime

1h 23min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English, Japanese

Production Companies

Empty Mind Films