The sword has NBTHK Hozon Judgement paper. Signature) Although it is mumei (unsigned), it is authenticated by the NBTHK as 島田- Shimada Size) TOTAL Length : 97 cm Blade length : 69.6 cm Curve : 1.2 cm Motohaba : 3 cm Motogasane x Sakigasane : 0.6 x 0.4 cm Weight : 1.19kg (without stand) Condition) There are few cracks, rusty. There are little scratches propers of the forging process that proofs its autenticity. Attribution provided for reference only, subject to authentication. Please see the close-up pictures for details. Shipping) Now, EMS (Air mail) can not use all country. FRACE can be ship sword by EMS Another country ship sword by Surface mail Surface mail takes 2 ~ 3 months. And I can not ship sword to United Kingdom, Belgium, Austria. TAKES TIME FOR SHIP SWORD. Please understanding time for ship sword. We have to returned registration card for export, takes 1 months. And then, we send you blade by EMS or Surface mail. Hand forged samurai blades are registered in the Agency for Cultural Affairs as artwork and The Board of Education (Cultural properties protection Committee); therefore each sword has the registration card, issued by the Board of Education. But I can not send you Original ,must be keeped in Japan by law. Please understanding.