TOKUBETSU HOZON KATANA, Harimadaijo Fujiwara Shigetaka 播磨大掾藤原重髙 signed, Early Edo period

Shigetaka was a famous swordsmith who was active in Echizen (越前).
This sword is in the Kanbunshinto (寛文新刀) style, made in the early Edo period, and is characterized by its straight blade.
Each fitting is inscribed with Chidori (千鳥).
The Fuchi is signed Masachika (正親).
A Shirasaya is included.
It is in excellent condition.

Signature : Harimadaijo Fujiwara Shigetaka / Echizen ju
Nagasa : 636mm (25.04 in.) 
Sori : 7mm (0.28 in.) 
Total length : 900mm (35.43 in.) 
Motohaba : 30mm (1.18 in.) 
Sakihaba : 19.3mm (0.76 in.) 
Motokasane : 7mm (0.28 in.) 
Sakikasane : 4.8mm (0.19 in.) 
Blade Weight : 609g
Total Weight : 1102g