The Dew Hara DH-20A Noah-Zen is a next-generation Japanese custom knife that blends traditional art influence with a modern tactical folder platform. This Noah-Zen from 2016 features a Stavax ESR blade, stonewashed bead blasted Duralumin handle, purple carbon fiber inlays, custom Dew Hara pivot hardware, serial-numbered construction, Certificate of Authenticity, kimono cloth pouch, and gift box. This is one of Dew Hara’s earliest pieces! If you collect Dew, this is a must.
This Stonewash version of the Noah carries the same sculptural identity collectors associate with Dew Hara, but with a cleaner, more understated material presentation. The blade is made from Stavax ESR, a premium stainless mould steel from Uddeholm, and measures 8.54″ overall with a 3.54″ blade, 0.157″ blade thickness, and 6.70 oz. weight. The result is a refined Japanese custom folder with meaningful collector provenance and a distinct Dew Hara design language.
Dew Hara DH-20A Noah-Zen Custom Knife
The Dew Hara DH-20A Noah-Zen stands out through its combination of modern materials and Japanese design restraint. The stonewashed bead blasted blade gives the knife a softer, less reflective appearance, while the Duralumin handle keeps the build lightweight, structured, and visually clean. The purple carbon fiber inlays add a strong custom detail without overpowering the overall form.
Dew Hara’s custom pivot screws are another important detail. Rather than using generic hardware, the Noah-Zen carries maker-designed pivot hardware that adds identity and visual balance to the frame. Each knife is serial numbered and includes a Certificate of Authenticity, giving collectors the documentation they expect from a serious Japanese custom knife.
Specifications
- Maker: Dew Hara / Ryuichi Hara
- Model: DH-20A Noah-Zen
- Knife Type: Custom Folding Knife
- Blade Material: Stavax ESR
- Blade Finish: Stonewashed Bead Blasted
- Blade Length: 3.54″
- Blade Thickness: 0.157″
- Overall Length: 8.54″
- Handle Material: Stonewashed Bead Blasted Duralumin
- Handle Inlays: Purple Carbon Fiber
- Pivot: Dew Hara Custom Pivot Screws
- Weight: 6.70 oz.
- Certificate: Certificate of Authenticity Included
- Serial Number: Serial-Numbered Build
- Includes: Kimono Cloth Pouch and Gift Box
- Condition: Custom Collector Knife
- Country / Style: Japanese Custom Knife
Video Introduction: Hara Noah-Zen
This short video features the Dew Hara DH-20A Noah-Zen, a Japanese custom folder with a Stavax ESR blade, stonewashed bead blasted Duralumin handle, purple carbon fiber inlays, Dew Hara custom pivot screws, serial-numbered construction, Certificate of Authenticity, kimono cloth pouch, and gift box.
Dew Hara and the Hara Family Knife Legacy
Dew Hara, also known as Ryuichi Hara, is the son of renowned Japanese knifemaker Koji Hara. He grew up in a knife family and naturally became involved in the craft by helping his father and learning his techniques. Koji Hara is known for highly precise art knives, detailed inlays, and refined custom work, and Dew spent more than 20 years studying within that environment.
After decades in his father’s workshop, Dew also trained under Anthony Marfione for two years. That background helps explain the Noah-Zen’s identity. It has the elegance and detail of Japanese custom knife tradition, but it also carries a modern tactical edge. This is a knife built for collectors who appreciate lineage, precision, rare materials, and a maker who has developed his own direction within an important knife family.
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