The Dew Hara RAY 300-Layer Pyramid Damascus 1 of 1 is a direct-from-maker full custom folder acquired from Dew Hara at Blade Show Atlanta 2026. This is one of Dew Hara’s latest custom builds, and it stands apart from the other new Dew Hara listings through its 300-layer pyramid carbon Damascus blade, blue polish, yellow abalone inlays, and Zircuti handle construction.
This is not a standard RAY variation. It is a Serial Number 1 of 1 custom knife with signed maker documentation, show provenance, and a rare material package. For collectors focused on Japanese tactical art knives, this piece has the right combination of rarity, visual impact, and direct Dew Hara provenance.
Dew Hara RAY Pyramid Damascus 1 of 1 From Blade Show Atlanta 2026
The Dew Hara RAY Pyramid Damascus custom has a very different identity from the NOAH models in this upload group. The RAY profile is more fluid, more art-forward, and more visually continuous from blade to handle. However, it still keeps the tactical architecture that makes Dew Hara’s modern folders so recognizable.
The knife was acquired directly from Dew Hara at Blade Show Atlanta 2026. That matters because advanced collectors care about chain of ownership. In this case, the provenance is clean, direct, and supported by the signed Certificate of Authenticity.
The COA identifies the model as RAY and confirms the blade as 300-layer pyramid carbon Damascus with blue polish and yellow abalone inlay. It also lists the handle as Zircuti with yellow abalone inlay, with 420 stainless liners, Zircuti backbar, titanium pocket clip, and reddish-purple pivot and screws.
300-Layer Pyramid Carbon Damascus With Blue Polish
The blade is the centerpiece of this custom build. Dew Hara used 300-layer pyramid carbon Damascus, a pattern-welded steel known for dense geometric movement and high visual complexity. The pyramid-style pattern creates a repeating stepped effect across the blade, giving the steel a dramatic architectural look.
The blue polish adds another layer of depth. In the photos, the blade shifts through copper, rose, violet, blue, and darker Damascus tones depending on light and angle. As a result, it feels more like a sculptural material than a simple blade finish.
A yellow abalone inlay is set into the blade. This inlay gives the knife a strong natural contrast against the layered Damascus. The abalone brings gold, yellow, green, and pink shell movement into the blade, while the Damascus provides the forged pattern underneath.
Zircuti Handle With Yellow Abalone Inlays
The handle is built from Zircuti with yellow abalone inlays. This gives the knife a rich, high-end material story from blade to frame. The Zircuti shows vivid blue, purple, bronze, gray, and rose patterning. Meanwhile, the yellow abalone adds warm color and organic depth.
This material pairing is what makes this listing distinct from the earlier RAY Black Abalone example. That knife centered on Timascus and black abalone. This one should be positioned around yellow abalone, Zircuti, 300-layer pyramid Damascus, and blue polish.
The backbar is Zircuti, which keeps the premium material theme running through the spine. The pocket clip is titanium, and the pivot and screws have a reddish-purple finish. Together, those details give the knife a cohesive collector presentation without making the materials feel random.
Dew Hara Tactical Art and the RAY Design Language
Dew Hara grew up in Seki, Japan, surrounded by elite custom knife craftsmanship. As the son and protégé of Master Koji Hara, he spent decades learning the precision and finishing discipline associated with Japanese art knives.
Later, Dew trained under Anthony Marfione of Microtech Knives. That American tactical influence helped shape his interest in robust folders, advanced machining, and aggressive mechanical design. Therefore, Dew Hara’s best work often feels like a bridge between Japanese art tradition and modern tactical hardware.
The RAY model leans into that balance beautifully. It is colorful, sculptural, and refined. At the same time, it remains a functional custom folder with serious construction, strong materials, and a clear mechanical identity.
One-of-One Collector Appeal
This Dew Hara RAY checks the major collector boxes: Serial Number 1 of 1, Blade Show Atlanta 2026 provenance, signed COA, 300-layer pyramid carbon Damascus, yellow abalone inlays, Zircuti handle, and direct maker acquisition.
Specifications:
- Maker: Dew Hara
- Model: RAY
- Authorship: Full Custom / Direct From Maker
- Serial Number: 1 of 1
- Provenance: Direct from Dew Hara at Blade Show Atlanta 2026
- DOB: 2026/05
- Knife Type: Custom Folding Knife
- Blade Material: 300-Layer Pyramid Carbon Damascus
- Blade Finish: Blue Polish
- Blade Inlay: Yellow Abalone
- Blade Length: 3.81″
- Overall Length: 8.50″
- Handle Material: Zircuti
- Handle Inlay: Yellow Abalone
- Liner Material: 420 Stainless Steel
- Backbar / Backspacer: Zircuti
- Pocket Clip: Titanium
- Pivot and Screws: Reddish-Purple Finish
- Includes: Signed Certificate of Authenticity and Dew Hara presentation materials shown
Video Introduction: Hara Ray Custom Knife
This Dew Hara RAY 300-Layer Pyramid Damascus 1 of 1 is a direct-from-maker full custom folder acquired at Blade Show Atlanta 2026. It features a 300-layer pyramid carbon Damascus blade with blue polish, yellow abalone blade inlay, Zircuti handle with yellow abalone inlays, 420 stainless liners, Zircuti backbar, titanium pocket clip, reddish-purple pivot and screws, signed COA, and Serial Number 1 of 1 status.
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