Contrary to common belief, you directly spawn a "Meito Katana" or "100 Foodcubes" into a character's inventory using only the Shift + F12 menu. For actual item spawning, you have three options:
For safer, permanent item additions (like starting a new game with custom gear), use the external (FCS) tool included with the game. Shift+F12 is best for quick, in-game cheating/bug fixing. kenshi shift f12 items
Select the Buildings button in the top-left editor panel. Contrary to common belief, you directly spawn a
If you are "looking into" cleaning up the world or removing bugged objects: Contrary to common belief