Insanitys Celtic Katana SSE
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.8% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #71 of 76 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
THIS VERSION WORKS ONLY WITH SKYRIM SPECIAL EDITION -- CANNOT BE INSTALLED FOR SKYRIM 2011/OG/CLASSIC/LEGENDARY EDITION
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Name: Insanity's Sorrow - A Celtic Katana
Version: 1. 2
Date: 21/04/2012
Category: Weapons
Author: InsanitySorrow
Source: TES Alliance
MESH CONVERSION WORK for Skyrim Special Edition
Converter: SA547 (see Nexus permissions page on original mod)
Date: 11/26/2016
Version: 1. 2SE
Tools: NIF Optimizer for SSE
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Requirements:
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Skyrim SE 1. 0 and up
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Description:
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Adds a new Katana into the game, a Celtic Katana. The model and textures are all new, no retexturing here.
The Katana's come in 4 colours, Blue grip, Brown grip, Red Grip and Black grip. The leather wrap on the scabbard also has it's colour changed to match.
You can aquire the Katana's by crating them, they're setup as steel weapons, though they need more of each material, they're also a little strong than
the Blade's katana. Each one can be upgraded too.
Dai-Katana and Tanto versions of the Celtic katana are now available.
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CONVERTER'S NOTES
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All meshes converted, ESP is resaved.
Steel forging perk is also required to craft the weapons. Otherwise the mod's plugin is unchanged as is with the original mod.
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Installation
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1. Extract the contents of the ZIP folder into your Data folder
2. Make sure the Insanity's Sorrow.esp is checked in the Launcher
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Un-Installation:
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1. Delete the files/folders associated with the mod
2. Uncheck the Insanity's Sorrow.esp is checked in the Launcher
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11/26/2016 (SA547) - converted all meshes to the new SSE format using NIF Optimizer by Ousinus
21/04/2012 - Added Dai-Katana; Added Tanto; All assets are now packed into a BSA file
17/04/2012 - Intitial Release
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InsanitySorrow @ TES Alliance
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Thanks to Bethesda for creating Skyrim.
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Tools Used:
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Insanity's ReadMe Generator
Photoshop CS5
Marmoset Toolbag - For the Render
NIF Optimizer by Ousinus
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Licensing/Legal:
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Insanitys Celtic Katana SSE brings InsanitySorrow's classic craftable Celtic katana set to Skyrim Special Edition. With over 500k downloads and nearly 4k endorsements, this well-loved weapon mod adds a distinctive Celtic flair to your arsenal. Ideal for players seeking high-quality, lore-friendly weaponry.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community trust: 500k+ downloads and nearly 4k endorsements show this mod is a fan favorite.
- Classic InsanitySorrow quality—his weapon mods are known for detailed, lore-friendly designs.
- Craftable weapons mean you can get them without hunting down specific locations.
⚠️ Cons
- Only katanas, so if you're not into that weapon type, this mod won't add much variety.
- Last updated in June 2026, but no explicit confirmation of compatibility with the latest Skyrim patches.
For Skyrim players who want a stylish, Celtic-themed katana set to craft and wield. If you're a fan of InsanitySorrow's previous work or just love unique weapon designs, this is a must-have. Skip if you're looking for gameplay overhauls—this is purely a weapon addition.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install—it's a simple drag-and-drop.
- Make sure you have the DLCs or patches if required, though the description doesn't mention any.
- Craft the katanas at a forge—check the smithing category for the new recipes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- InsanitySorrow
- Version
- 1.4
- Downloads
- 500,645
- Endorsements
- 3,867
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 11/26/2016
- Updated
- 6/13/2026
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