Guardless Katana

This article has been updated for Kenshi version 1.0.40 (Experimental).

Guardless Katana
[Katana class]
Blood loss	1.30x
Armour penetration	-30%
Attack	+6
Defence	-6
Damage vs robots	-40%
Damage vs humans	+10%
Reach	21
An uncommon katana modification sacrificing defence by removing the guard. It's more a psychological advantage than a physical one, knowing subconsciously that attack is your best defence promotes a more aggressive combat style. Gang bosses and Jonin tend to use them to equip their underlings because it makes trouble-makers on both sides more reluctant.

Guardless Katanas have a large bonus to the Melee Attack skill, while also having a hefty penalty to the Melee Defence skill. These two combined will cause a character to attack far more often in comparison to normal. Though they may end up being defeated more easily should they get outnumbered.

This weapon has inventory dimensions of 1x7. It can be equipped in both the primary and secondary weapon slots.

Blueprint Locations

All the possible locations to find the Blueprint for this weapon.

• Black Market Bar
• Catun Scrapmasters
• Empire Weapon Shop
• Mongrel Weapon Shop
• Ronin Weapon Shop
• The Great Library

Variations

All possible variations in an un-modded game, as of 1.0.40.

Manufacturer

Manufacturer(s)	Model	Weight (kg)	Cutting Damage	Blunt Damage	Attack & Defense Modifiers	Required Strength Level	Buy Value	Sell Value
Unknown	[Rusted Junk]	1 kg	0.39	0.00	+5 Atk-7 Def	1 Str	1,131	282
Unknown	[Rusting Blade]	1 kg	0.47	0.00	+6 Atk-6 Def	1 Str	1,240	310
Ancient	[Mid-Grade Salvage]	0 kg	0.50	0.00	+6 Atk-6 Def	1 Str	3,729	932
Ancient	[Old Refitted Blade]	0 kg	0.58	0.00	+6 Atk-6 Def	1 Str	4,329	1,082
Ancient	[Refitted Blade]	0 kg	0.65	0.00	+6 Atk-6 Def	1 Str	5,165	1,291
Catun Scrapmaster	[Catun No.1]	1 kg	0.81	0.00	+6 Atk-6 Def	1 Str	9,445	2,361
Catun Scrapmaster	[Catun No.2]	1 kg	0.90	0.00	+6 Atk-6 Def	1 Str	11,655	2,913
Catun Scrapmaster	[Catun No.3]	1 kg	0.98	0.00	+6 Atk-6 Def	1 Str	14,388	3,597
Skeleton Smiths	[Mk I]	1 kg	1.15	0.00	+6 Atk-6 Def	1 Str	21,000	5,250
Skeleton Smiths	[Mk II]	1 kg	1.24	0.00	+6 Atk-6 Def	1 Str	24,434	6,108
Skeleton Smiths	[Mk III]	1 kg	1.32	0.00	+6 Atk-6 Def	1 Str	27,610	6,902
Edgewalkers	[Edge Type 1]	1 kg	1.64	0.00	+6 Atk-6 Def	1 Str	37,979	9,494
Edgewalkers	[Edge Type 2]	1 kg	1.73	0.00	+6 Atk-6 Def	1 Str	39,960	9,990
Edgewalkers	[Edge Type 3]	1 kg	1.83	0.00	+6 Atk-6 Def	1 Str	41,422	10,355
Cross	[Meitou]	1 kg	2.20	0.00	+6 Atk-6 Def	1 Str	62,956	15,739

Homemade

Manufacturer(s)	Model	Weight (kg)	Cutting Damage	Blunt Damage	Attack Bonus	Defence Bonus	Buy Value	Sell Value
Homemade	Rusted Junk	1 kg	0.39	0.00	+5 Atk-7 Def	1 Str	3,771	942
Homemade	Rusting Blade	1 kg	0.47	0.00	+6 Atk-6 Def	1 Str	4,135	1,033
Homemade	Mid-Grade Salvage	1 kg	0.56	0.00	+6 Atk-6 Def	1 Str	4,662	1,165
Homemade	Old Re-Fitted Blade	1 kg	0.64	0.00	+6 Atk-6 Def	1 Str	5,412	1,353
Homemade	Re-fitted Blade	1 kg	0.73	0.00	+6 Atk-6 Def	1 Str	6,456	1,614
Homemade	Catun No. 1	1 kg	0.81	0.00	+6 Atk-6 Def	1 Str	7,871	1,967
Homemade	Catun No. 2	1 kg	0.90	0.00	+6 Atk-6 Def	1 Str	9,712	2,428
Homemade	Catun No. 3	1 kg	0.98	0.00	+6 Atk-6 Def	1 Str	11,990	2,997
Homemade	Mk I	1 kg	1.15	0.00	+6 Atk-6 Def	1 Str	17,500	4,375
Homemade	Mk II	1 kg	1.24	0.00	+6 Atk-6 Def	1 Str	20,361	5,090
Homemade	Mk III	1 kg	1.32	0.00	+6 Atk-6 Def	1 Str	23,009	5,752
Homemade	Edge Type 1	1 kg	1.49	0.00	+6 Atk-6 Def	1 Str	27,128	6,782
Homemade	Edge Type 2	1 kg	1.58	0.00	+6 Atk-6 Def	1 Str	28,542	7,135

History

• Until rebirth.mod patch was released, this item had a different model and was named Slim Katana.

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