Signed and Japanese Papered Edo Period Samurai KatanaFor your consideration is this high quality Edo period (1600/1868) Japanese Samurai katana. This sword needs nothing done to it and is ready for immediate display. The 27 inch shinogi-zukuri blade is in excellent polish and is signed on both sides of it's tang. The long inscription side reads: Shimosaka Daijo Fujiwara Kanemasa. The other side reads: Echizen ju.The fittings are of very good quality mixed metals. The handle wrap is sound, and the scabbard is well fitting. The blade has no fatal or unsightly flaws and to top this package off it come complete with official Japanese papers which attest to its originality and true pedigree.