Katana Crafting

skyrim — Mods & Enhancements

Katana Crafting adds craftable katanas, dai-katanas, wakizashis, and tantos to Skyrim, using materials from Steel to Daedric. With over 13,000 endorsements and 306,000 downloads, it's a popular weapon mod for players wanting Japanese-style blades. Last updated in 2017, it remains a staple for melee enthusiasts.

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Syntax

Weapons

Example

Downloads: 306,044 | Endorsements: 13,133

💡 Notes

By lautasantenni | v2.21b | 13,133 endorsements

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Make sure you have the relevant smithing perk (e

Make sure you have the relevant smithing perk (e.g., Daedric Smithing) to craft higher-tier katanas.

If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placem

If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting vanilla weapons.

Check your load order if you have other weapon mods — this o

Check your load order if you have other weapon mods — this one adds items to crafting menus, so conflicts are rare but possible.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Mod not working

Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility

👍 Pros

Huge community trust: 13k endorsements and 306k downloads show it's a proven favorite.
Covers all material tiers, so your katana scales with your smithing progression.
Adds four distinct blade types, giving you variety from short tanto to dai-katana.

👎 Cons

Last updated in 2017 — might have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
No detailed description of stats or balance, so you're flying blind on damage values.
Only adds craftable weapons, no unique models or enchantments — it's purely functional.

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