Dew Hara Kabuki M390, a Custom 1 of 1 in High Polish and Zircuti
The Kabuki is Dew Hara’s newest model, first released in September 2026. This Dew Hara Kabuki M390 is a custom 1 of 1 from October 2026. Its blade is M390 with a high polish, and the handle is polished Titanium with Zircuti inlays. The pocket clip and backbar are Zircuti as well.
We acquired it through our authorized dealer relationship with Dew, and it is new. It is the second Kabuki we have carried. The first, the Dew Hara Kabuki in VG-10 Damascus, paired Cosmic Storm Titanium with Blacked Abalone and sold the day we listed it.
Dew Hara, Son of Koji Hara
Dew Hara is the son of Koji Hara, the legendary Japanese knifemaker. He grew up in a knifemaking family and studied and worked in his father’s workshop for more than 20 years. He also trained under Anthony Marfione of Microtech Knives, then developed a style of his own.
Collectors widely respect Dew and celebrate him as a modern master. His designs have reached production through CRKT, Massdrop and Heretic Knives. His custom work also spans fixed blades, such as the Dew Hara Homura.
Polished Titanium and Zircuti on the Dew Hara Kabuki M390
The handle of this Dew Hara Kabuki M390 is Titanium with a polish, so it reflects like the blade. A long Zircuti inlay runs down each side between polished rails. Zircuti is a Damascus of Titanium and Zirconium, so its layers show as rings and bands across the metal.
Dew carried the Zircuti through the rest of the hardware. The 3D-milled pocket clip is Zircuti and bears an engraved Dew Hara emblem. The backbar along the spine is Zircuti too, with jimped detailing. He also set Zircuti into the Dew Hara Seismic Damascus Ray, while the Yan Knives GTC Cabot wears full Zircuti scales.
The High Polish M390 Blade of the Dew Hara Kabuki M390
The Certificate of Authenticity (COA) lists the blade as M390 with a high polish. Böhler makes M390 by powder metallurgy and describes it as a corrosion-resistant martensitic chromium steel with very high wear resistance. Böhler also rates its polishability as very high, which suits a finish like this one.
Dew shaped the blade as a modified reverse tanto, close to a Wharncliffe, with a straight edge. Dew milled an elongated window through it. The blade measures 3.9385 inches, with 3.628 inches of cutting edge. The GAIA Serial 002 paired the same high polish M390 with Zircuti on another platform.
A flipper tab opens the blade, and once it is open the tab doubles as a finger guard. The milled window also works for a thumb or middle-finger flick, sometimes called a Spidey flick. A liner lock on the 420 Stainless liner then holds the blade open.
Condition and What Is Included With This Dew Hara Kabuki M390
This Dew Hara Kabuki M390 is new. It came to us through our authorized dealer relationship with Dew, and it joins our other knives bought direct from the maker. It ships with everything that came in his box.
- Dew Hara Kabuki, Custom 1 of 1
- Dew Hara Custom Knives box
- Dew Hara cloth
- Dew Hara gold decal
- Dew Hara contact card
- Certificate of Authenticity (COA), signed by the maker
Dew Hara Kabuki M390 Specifications
The model, materials, edition and build month come from the Certificate of Authenticity (COA) that ships with the knife. It sits among our other custom folding knives.
- Maker: Dew Hara
- Model: Kabuki
- Edition: Custom 1 of 1
- Date made: October 2026
- Country of origin: Japan
- Overall length: 8.606 in
- Blade length: 3.9385 in
- Cutting edge: 3.628 in
- Closed length: 5 in
- Weight: 5.6 oz
- Blade steel: M390
- Blade finish: High polish
- Blade profile: Modified reverse tanto with an elongated milled window
- Edge: Plain, straight
- Lock: Liner lock
- Deployment: Flipper tab that doubles as a finger guard; milled window for a flick opening
- Handle: Polished Titanium with Zircuti inlays
- Liner: 420 Stainless
- Backbar: Zircuti, jimped
- Pocket clip: Zircuti, 3D milled, engraved Dew Hara emblem
- Authorship: Full custom, via our authorized Dew Hara dealer relationship
- Condition: New from the maker
- SKU: 00230-DEW-KABUKI-1OF1-M390-ZIRCUTI-20261001
- Included: Dew Hara Custom Knives box, cloth, gold decal, contact card, Certificate of Authenticity signed by the maker
Video Description: Dew Hara’s Latest Model Release
This is the Dew Hara Kabuki Custom 1 of 1, made in October 2026 and new from the maker. The Kabuki is Dew’s newest model. Its 3.9385 inch blade is M390 with a high polish, shaped as a modified reverse tanto with a milled window. The polished Titanium handle carries a long Zircuti inlay on each side.
A flipper tab opens the blade and then serves as a finger guard. A liner lock on the 420 Stainless liner holds it open. The 3D-milled pocket clip and the jimped backbar are Zircuti. Overall length is 8.606 inches, closed length is 5 inches, and it weighs 5.6 ounces. It ships with the box, cloth, decal, contact card and signed COA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is M390 steel good?
Yes, and it is a favorite in high-end folders. Böhler describes M390 as a corrosion-resistant martensitic chromium steel with very high wear resistance, made by powder metallurgy. It also lists custom hand knives among its uses and rates its polishability as very high.
What is M390 steel?
M390 is a powder metallurgy steel made by Böhler, sold as M390 Microclean. Its typical chemistry runs about 1.90% carbon, 20% chromium, 1% molybdenum, 4% vanadium and 0.6% tungsten. That chromium content is why Böhler classes it as corrosion resistant.
How does this Kabuki differ from the Damascus Kabuki?
Both are 1 of 1 customs on Dew Hara’s newest model, built in October 2026. The first carried 67 layer VG-10 Damascus, Cosmic Storm Titanium and Blacked Abalone. This one uses high polish M390, polished Titanium and Zircuti, so it reads bright and reflective rather than dark and patterned.
What is Zircuti?
Zircuti is a Damascus of Titanium and Zirconium. The two metals sit in layers, so the pattern shows as rings and bands. On this Kabuki, Dew used it for the handle inlays, the 3D-milled pocket clip and the backbar.
How does the Kabuki open?
A flipper tab at the back of the blade opens it with a press of the index finger. Once the blade is open, that tab doubles as a finger guard. The elongated window milled through the blade also allows a thumb or middle-finger flick.
Is We Buy Knife Collections an authorized Dew Hara dealer?
Yes. We are an authorized Dew Hara dealer, and this Kabuki came to us through that relationship. We have also carried his GAIA, NOAH, CHRONOS, METEOR, Ray and Infinity, so collectors can compare his work across several designs.
Does We Buy Knife Collections actively support the broader knife enthusiast community?
Yes. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, We Buy Knife Collections is a curator and purveyor of fine custom made folding and fixed-blade knives. We are dedicated to the high-end custom knife community and we support knife rights advocacy.
Following our commitment upgrade in April 2026, we are proud to hold an AKTI Premier Membership, supporting the American Knife & Tool Institute’s vital advocacy and lobbying for knife owners, makers, and the future of the industry.
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