The Dew Hara Noah Flipper 1 of 1 is a preowned, mint-condition custom folder with the sculptural design language, Japanese knifemaking lineage, and material artistry collectors expect from Dew Hara. This one-of-one Noah Flipper features a VG-10 core San Mai Damascus blade, copper inserts, lapis ball inlays, stabilized poplar scales, copper handle inlays, textured stainless steel liners, an antiqued copper backspacer, and a skeletonized stainless steel tip-up pocket clip marked 1 of 1.
This custom knife has a highly distinctive presence. The blade combines a dramatic clip point, recurve, and tanto-influenced profile with a polished San Mai Damascus finish and elongated blade opening slot. The handle carries a natural blue-green stabilized poplar figure with copper inlays that visually connect to the warm antiqued copper backspacer. Blue lapis ball inlays add a subtle jewel-like detail that reinforces the knife’s one-of-one collector appeal.
Dew Hara Noah Flipper 1 of 1 with San Mai Damascus
The Dew Hara Noah Flipper 1 of 1 is built around a 3.5″ VG-10 core San Mai Damascus blade with layered patterning and a highly polished finish. The blade shape is bold and complex, blending tactical geometry with art-knife refinement. The notched thumbrest, flipper tab, and bearing pivot give the knife strong mechanical function, while the San Mai Damascus, copper inserts, and lapis accents create a more artistic collector presentation.
The handle is equally important to the build. The stabilized poplar scales show a blue-green, organic pattern that contrasts beautifully against the copper inlays and antiqued copper backspacer. The textured stainless steel liners and skeletonized stainless steel clip add structure and function without taking away from the knife’s visual flow. This example rides on bearings and has nice detent and lockup.
Dew Hara and Japanese Custom Knife Craftsmanship
Dew Hara comes from Seki, Japan, a city famous for world-class cutlery and blade craft. He is also the son of legendary knifemaker Koji Hara, one of the most respected names in custom knife design. After growing up around knife making and working for more than 20 years in his father’s workshop, Dew Hara developed his own distinct style.
His work often feels organic, sculptural, and connected to the natural world. The Noah Flipper shown here reflects that identity well. The flowing stabilized poplar, copper details, lapis inlays, polished San Mai Damascus blade, and one-of-one marking give the piece strong collector appeal. It is not just a custom folder. It is a rare Dew Hara art knife with functional action and documented individuality.
Specifications
- Maker: Dew Hara
- Model: Noah Flipper
- Rarity: 1 of 1
- Condition: Preowned in Mint Condition
- Source: Previously Owned
- Knife Type: Folding Knife
- Carry: Tip-Up Clip, Right-Hand Carry
- Blade Length: 3.5″
- Overall Length: 8.5″
- Closed Length: 5.125″
- Weight: 6.3 oz.
- Blade Material: VG-10 Core San Mai Damascus
- Blade Details: Clip Point, Recurve, Tanto Influence
- Blade Features: Copper Inserts and Lapis Ball Inlays
- Opening: Flipper
- Thumb Detail: Notched Thumbrest
- Pivot: Bearings
- Handle Material: Stabilized Poplar Scales with Copper Inlays
- Liners: Textured Stainless Steel
- Backspacer: Antiqued Copper
- Pocket Clip: Skeletonized Stainless Steel, Tip-Up Right-Hand Carry
- Marking: 1 of 1 on Clip
- Includes: Velcro Cloth Pouch
- Other Details: Tactical / Art Folder
Video Introduction: Hara Noah Flipper
This short video features the Dew Hara Noah Flipper 1 of 1, a preowned mint-condition custom folder with a VG-10 core San Mai Damascus blade, copper inserts, lapis ball inlays, stabilized poplar scales, copper handle inlays, textured stainless steel liners, antiqued copper backspacer, skeletonized stainless steel tip-up clip, bearing action, and 1 of 1 marking on the clip.
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