Half Face Extremis Folder - Tumbled Raw Ti Scales PVD Coated Blade Deep Carry HFEXTREMFLDRAW

The Half Face Blades Extremis Folder is a premium everyday carry knife built with the kind of durability, precision, and attention to detail that defines the Half Face name. It’s part of the lineup from Half Face Blades, the U.S.-based knife company founded by former Navy SEAL Andrew Arrabito. Known for producing American‑made tactical and outdoor knives using top-tier materials, Half Face designs its blades to perform in demanding environments while maintaining the refined craftsmanship collectors appreciate.

The Extremis Folder delivers a balanced combination of strength and carry-friendly size. Measuring 7.5 inches overall when open, it features a 3.25-inch blade with a .14-inch thickness, providing a strong cutting platform that still fits comfortably into everyday carry rotation. The blade profile is designed for versatile performance, offering a durable tip and a clean cutting edge capable of handling slicing, utility work, and daily cutting tasks with confidence.

At the heart of the knife is CPM S45VN stainless steel, a premium American powder metallurgy steel widely used in high-end knives. S45VN is respected for its balanced performance characteristics and is particularly valued for delivering excellent edge retention, strong corrosion resistance, and impressive toughness. This combination allows the blade to maintain sharpness through extended use while still standing up to demanding cutting work.

The blade is finished with a PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) coating, an advanced surface treatment that enhances the blade’s durability and resistance to wear. PVD coatings are extremely thin but highly resilient, helping protect the steel from abrasion and corrosion while giving the blade a dark, non-reflective tactical appearance. The finish also adds a clean, modern look that complements the knife’s overall design.

One of the defining features of the HFEXTREMFLDRAW configuration is its handle construction. The knife uses tumbled raw titanium handle scales, a material widely respected in premium folding knives. Titanium offers an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, natural corrosion resistance, and long-term structural durability, making it ideal for everyday carry knives built to last.

The tumbled finish gives the handle scales a clean, industrial aesthetic while also helping hide minor wear that can occur with daily use. It adds subtle texture to the surface, improving grip without making the handle overly aggressive in the hand.

Titanium hardware complements the scales, reinforcing the knife’s premium construction while maintaining consistent corrosion resistance across the entire build. The Extremis Folder utilizes a frame lock mechanism, where a portion of the titanium handle frame moves inward to lock the blade securely when open. Frame locks are widely respected for their strength, reliability, and mechanical simplicity.

For carry, the knife includes a deep carry pocket clip configured for tip-up positioning. This allows the knife to sit lower in the pocket for discreet carry while keeping it secure and easily accessible when needed.

For those who appreciate elite materials and precision craftsmanship, the Extremis delivers, available at SMKW.