The Katana is probably the most basic and recognizable weapon in Kenshi. Its speed and power makes it one of the best weapons in the game, especially for new players. Many players equip them as a backup weapon regardless of what weapon type they use, as they are very lightweight and can be useful in certain situations.
This weapon has inventory dimensions of 1x7. It can be equipped in both the primary and secondary weapon slots.
The Meitou-version of this weapon can be found on Emperor Tengu, the leader of United Cities.
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 1.0.51.
Manufacturer
| Manufacturer(s) | Model | Weight (kg) | Cutting Damage | Blunt Damage | Attack & Defense Modifiers | Required Strength Level | Buy Value | Sell Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Rusted Junk | 2 kg | 0.39 | 0.00 | +3 Atk
-5 Def |
2 Str | 1,131 | 282 |
| Unknown | Rusting Blade | 2 kg | 0.47 | 0.00 | +4 Atk
-4 Def |
2 Str | 1,240 | 310 |
| Ancient | Mid-Grade Salvage | 2 kg | 0.50 | 0.00 | +4 Atk
-4 Def |
2 Str | 3,729 | 932 |
| Ancient | Old Re-Fitted Blade | 2 kg | 0.58 | 0.00 | +4 Atk
-4 Def |
2 Str | 4,329 | 1,082 |
| Ancient | Re-fitted Blade | 2 kg | 0.65 | 0.00 | +4 Atk
-4 Def |
2 Str | 5,165 | 1,291 |
| Catun Scrapmaster | Catun No. 1 | 2 kg | 0.81 | 0.00 | +4 Atk
-4 Def |
2 Str | 9,445 | 2,361 |
| Catun Scrapmaster | Catun No. 2 | 2 kg | 0.90 | 0.00 | +4 Atk
-4 Def |
2 Str | 11,655 | 2,913 |
| Catun Scrapmaster | Catun No. 3 | 2 kg | 0.98 | 0.00 | +4 Atk
-4 Def |
2 Str | 14,388 | 3,597 |
| Skeleton Smiths | Mk I | 2 kg | 1.15 | 0.00 | +4 Atk
-4 Def |
2 Str | 21,000 | 5,250 |
| Skeleton Smiths | Mk II | 2 kg | 1.24 | 0.00 | +4 Atk
-4 Def |
2 Str | 24,434 | 6,108 |
| Skeleton Smiths | Mk III | 2 kg | 1.32 | 0.00 | +4 Atk
-4 Def |
2 Str | 27,610 | 6,902 |
| Edgewalkers | Edge Type 1 | 2 kg | 1.64 | 0.00 | +4 Atk
-4 Def |
2 Str | 37,979 | 9,494 |
| Edgewalkers | Edge Type 2 | 2 kg | 1.73 | 0.00 | +4 Atk
-4 Def |
2 Str | 39,960 | 9,990 |
| Edgewalkers | Edge Type 3 | 2 kg | 1.83 | 0.00 | +4 Atk
-4 Def |
2 Str | 41,422 | 10,355 |
| Cross | Meitou | 2 kg | 2.20 | 0.00 | +4 Atk
-4 Def |
2 Str | 62,956 | 15,739 |
Homemade
| Manufacturer(s) | Model | Weight (kg) | Cutting Damage | Blunt Damage | Attack & Defense Modifiers | Required Strength Level | Buy Value | Sell Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homemade | Rusted Junk | 2 kg | 0.39 | 0.00 | +3 Atk
-5 Def |
2 Str | 3,771 | 942 |
| Homemade | Rusting Blade | 2 kg | 0.47 | 0.00 | +4 Atk
-4 Def |
2 Str | 4,135 | 1,033 |
| Homemade | Mid-Grade Salvage | 2 kg | 0.56 | 0.00 | +4 Atk
-4 Def |
2 Str | 4,662 | 1,165 |
| Homemade | Old Re-Fitted Blade | 2 kg | 0.64 | 0.00 | +4 Atk
-4 Def |
2 Str | 5,412 | 1,353 |
| Homemade | Re-fitted Blade | 2 kg | 0.73 | 0.00 | +4 Atk
-4 Def |
2 Str | 6,456 | 1,614 |
| Homemade | Catun No. 1 | 2 kg | 0.81 | 0.00 | +4 Atk
-4 Def |
2 Str | 7,871 | 1,967 |
| Homemade | Catun No. 2 | 2 kg | 0.90 | 0.00 | +4 Atk
-4 Def |
2 Str | 9,712 | 2,428 |
| Homemade | Catun No. 3 | 2 kg | 0.98 | 0.00 | +4 Atk
-4 Def |
2 Str | 11,990 | 2,997 |
| Homemade | Mk I | 2 kg | 1.15 | 0.00 | +4 Atk
-4 Def |
2 Str | 17,500 | 4,375 |
| Homemade | Mk II | 2 kg | 1.24 | 0.00 | +4 Atk
-4 Def |
2 Str | 20,361 | 5,090 |
| Homemade | Mk III | 2 kg | 1.32 | 0.00 | +4 Atk
-4 Def |
2 Str | 23,009 | 5,752 |
| Homemade | Edge Type 1 | 2 kg | 1.49 | 0.00 | +4 Atk
-4 Def |
2 Str | 27,128 | 6,782 |
| Homemade | Edge Type 2 | 2 kg | 1.58 | 0.00 | +4 Atk
-4 Def |
2 Str | 28,542 | 7,135 |
Trivia
- Based on the katana (刀) which is one of the traditionally made swords used in feudal Japan.
- Katana is carried in its scabbard with the curved sharp edge facing up, while tachi was usually worn with the curve sharpened edge facing down.
- Most authentic katana and tachi blades can be distinguished by the signature of the swordsmith on the nakago (the "handle" part of the blade that gets wrapped in the actual hilt). When carried on the left waist, the signature (though covered in the hilt) faces outwards, and thus the two blades are distinguishable due to the different facing of the curved side (i.e. when place flat on the ground with signature facing up and sword pointing away from the observer, the katana blade will curve rightwards, while tachi will curve leftwards.)
- When worn together with the wakizashi, the pair of swords is known as daishō (大小) which literally means "big-little".
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