NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Green certificate, Katana by Harima Daijo Fujiwara Shigetaka, Early Edo period, 1596-1624, Nanban Tsuba 越前住播磨大掾藤原重高. Echizen ju Harima daijō Fujiwara Shigetaka. A work by Fujiwara Shigetaka from the early Edo period. Start era: Keichō era (1596-1615). End era: Genna (1615-1624). Teacher: Shigenori; He was a famous sword-smith, who had been active in Echizen province (present-day Fukui Prefecture) for generations. Hawley rating: 60; Toko Taikan rating: ¥3.5M = $23,922 USD; Fujishiro rating: Chu-jo saku; This piece is also well made, with a beautiful Gunome Hamon baked into it, and the Jigane has a delicate pattern. A very good Nanban Tsuba is attached. Birds are depicted on Fuchi and peonies are depicted on Kashira with gold inlay. Comes with NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Green certificate. The blade is straight with small 8 mm curve, reflecting the style popular in the early Edo period. Signature: Harimadaijo Fujiwara Shigetaka / Echizen ju Blade length: 600 mm = 23.62 in. Curvature: 8 mm = 0.31 in. Total length: 870 mm = 34.25 in. Motohaba: 29.6 mm = 1.17 in. Sakihaba: 20.2 mm = 0.80 in. Motokasane: 6.9 mm = 0.27 in. Sakikasane: 4.1 mm = 0.16 in. Blade Weight: 584 g; Total Weight: 1057 g, comes with acronym papers. That verifies that it is a national treasure status in Japan. All other swords without that designation are considered weapons and destroyed. Can ship anywhere in Canada, Please see my other rare and collectible pieces for sale.