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Magnificent Metals

Season 15 Episode 4

Metallurgy students learn from an antique samurai sword; blacksmiths; an artist pours gold

Metallurgical engineering students at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology attempt to craft a samurai-style sword; a blacksmith's conference in Rapid City; an artist recreates the Black Hill's largest gold nugget. Plus, a look at Palisades State Park near Garretson.

AIR DATE 12/6/12

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