Sojourn is a single-edged Indo-Persian dagger, or “kard” featuring a pattern-welded steel blade and a hollow, metal hilt that is carved, pierced, inlayed, and overlaid with 24 karat gold. It represents the pinnacle of my technical abilities to date. Sojourn’s dimensions and proportions, based on my study of hundreds of antique swords and daggers in India, give it the authentic “feel” and functionality of a historical weapon. It is also a deeply personal piece that embodies my experience of traveling abroad, finding a second home in India, and returning home once more.