I want to say that this transaction has been the MOST PLEASANT  transaction i have ever had dealing with anybody on any forum.

 First, Tjafsaren is very fast with responses. He somehow managed to get a shipping cost quote from the post office within 24 hours of my pm and he SHIPPED the blade the next day after my payment went through! Very responsible!

Second, when the package arrived i was really surprised at the level of professionalism and care he took in the packaging. Hinoki blades are relatively fragile and he used a massive amount of bubble wrap in the shipping box and he even padded inside the box of the blade with soft sponge to ensure the blade does not get damaged!

Thirdly, Tjafsaren is really generous, he agreed to share the shipping cost (Norway to Canada was $$$ for shipping). This is amazing as I have had people haggle to death over 50cents 

And finally and most importantly, the blade arrived in exact condition like in picture and it plays amazing! 

To conclude, it was a pleasure dealing with Tjafsaren, not a hint of sketchyness or shadyness! A very very responsible seller! Would deal with him without reservation in the future!