Kawachinokami Kunisuke: Carrying On a 400-Year Legacy with the Futuristic Tachi Sword
In the heart of Japan, tradition ain’t just some story you tell your kids at bedtime. For Kawachinokami Kunisuke, being a 15th-generation swordsmith ain’t just a title—it’s his birthright.
He’s keeping alive a legacy that's been kicking for over 400 years. Kunihira Kawachi ain’t just another name, he's the latest in a line of badass swordsmiths, hammering out katana blades with more history and technique than you could shake a stick at.
But Kawachi ain’t just about history, he’s also looking towards tomorrow. His latest creation, the Tachi sword, is a blend of old school tradition and next-gen tech. Picture this: a design straight out of some sci-fi flick.
Teaming up with Final Aim, a Web3 design company outta the U.S. and Japan, and Studio Shikumi, an art gang from Tokyo, Kawachi used an AI program to dream up the Tachi. This AI ain’t messing around—it’s all about maxing out blade strength, keeping that grip comfy, and using as little material as possible.
The result? A sword that ain’t like nothing you’ve ever seen before. It’s got this futuristic, techno-biological vibe goin' on that'll blow your mind.
They call it Tachi, which in Japanese can mean both “sword” and “stand up/rise”. Recently, they showed it off down in New Orleans. But they ain’t stopping there. They got plans to take this baby all over Japan and beyond.
You want one? Keep your eyes peeled, because they ain’t got a release date just yet. But one thing’s for damn sure—when the Tachi hits the market, it’s gonna be the furthest thing from outdated you can imagine.
An A.I. program designed a katana, then a 15th-generation Japanese swordsmith made it
