As mentioned earlier on these pages, I was fortunate to borrow one of the most beautiful katana from the Robert Jordan estate to use as a prop during my recent lecture at the Charleston Library Society. It was magical (the moment, not the weapon — though the latter was really, really cool).
When I returned the borrowed sword, I was offered another of the Jordan weapons to take home with me on a more permanent basis. So I am proud (and a bit staggered) to say that I now own one of the late Mr. Rigney’s katana; in fact, it seems that this weapon was one of the earliest replica Japanese swords he ever acquired. It’s beautiful, and I’ll post pictures of it when I can.
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#1 by Mary Robinette Kowal - October 5th, 2008 at 00:48
That is amazing.
#2 by kate - October 5th, 2008 at 10:52
Wow! Very cool!
#3 by Michael Livingston - October 5th, 2008 at 21:46
I know! I just stood and looked at the thing for a few minutes this evening, bewildered that it was there on the buffet in the dining room.
#4 by kate - October 6th, 2008 at 03:03
You should leave it on the buffet. It will make Thanksgiving far more exciting if guests think that is what you will use to carve the turkey!
#5 by Michael Livingston - October 6th, 2008 at 14:32
Mmmmmm… katana-carved turkey. A Thanksgiving delight!