Katanas

Description
A katana is a standard Japanese sword, it is more durable than a sword due to the blacksmith having to constantly fold the material increasing it's power and durability.

Uses
Katanas are used in combat to gain Kenjutsu experience points and to give you the ability to use Kenjutsu skills, as long as you are using durability you are gaining experience points.

Source
The standard bronze katanas can either be made by anyone at blacksmith level 1 for 3 bronze ores and 3 energy or can be purchased from a weapons smith for a fixed price. Iron katanas must be made by someone who has level 10 blacksmithing for 3 Iron ores and 3 energy or can be purchased from players on the local market. The silver katana must be made by someone who has level 20 blacksmithing or purchased off of the market for a high price.