Tập
Modern Marvels: Episode 14
Tóm tắt
The axe is one of the world's oldest, most dangerous and efficient cutting tools. Visit one of the nation's largest axe manufacturers, take a swing with a Vikings' battle axe, then see which would win in a fight of sword vs axe. Learn why the tomahawk is making a comeback as a tactical weapon & see how the fireman's axe has evolved into a trailer full of high tech rescue tools.
Chi tiết
- Phim bộ
- Modern Marvels
- Mùa
- Mùa 15
- Tập
- Tập 14
- Ngày phát sóng
- 2008-05-30
- Thời lượng
- 44 min
Thông tin tập
Episode 14 là tập 14 trong Season 15 của Modern Marvels. Tập này phát sóng ngày 2008-05-30. Thời lượng là 44 min.
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