Katana

Cost: 50 gp
Weight: 6 lbs.
Damage: 1d6 (small), 1d8 (medium)
Critical: 18-20/x2
Range: —
Type: Slashing
Category: One-Handed Melee Weapons
Proficiency: Exotic
Weapon Groups Heavy Blades
Special: Deadly

Specifically constructed for samurai, katanas employ multiple types of steel combined in a distinctive forging process. The result are swords noted for their wickedly sharp yet slender, gently curved blades, designed to make graceful hacking strokes capable of severing opponents’ heads and limbs. Though finely balanced, these blades are difficult to master. Characters can use a katana two-handed as a martial weapon, but must take the Exotic Weapon Proficiency (katana) feat to use it one-handed.