Material | Metal |
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Brand | Milwaukee |
Color | Black |
Handle Material | Metal |
Blade Material | Metal |
Item Weight | 0.1 Kilograms |
Blade Length | 2 Inches |
Handle Type | Manual-Retractable |
Manufacturer | Milwaukee |
Part Number | 48-22-1901 |
Item Weight | 3.52 ounces |
Item model number | Milwaukee Tools - 48-22-1901 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | 1-Pack |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Measurement System | Metric |
Included Components | Unit^Instruction Guide |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime |
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Milwaukee 48-22-1901 Fastback Press and Flip Utility Knife with Belt Clip and Onboard Wire Stripping
Material | Metal |
Brand | Milwaukee |
Color | Black |
Handle Material | Metal |
Blade Material | Metal |
Item Weight | 0.1 Kilograms |
Blade Length | 2 Inches |
Handle Type | Manual-Retractable |
About this item
- ONE-HANDED OPENING: A button onboard the ergonomically designed handle allows you to flip the blade out with ease. When you’re finished with the blade, press and hold the button, swing the blade into a closed position, and keep in your pocket
- ONBOARD WIRE STRIPPING: A hook in the back of the unit can strip up to 10 gauge wire. You don’t even need to have the knife flipped out to get important work finished
- TOOL-FREE BLADE CHANGING: Press a button near the blade, and you can slide it out for easy replacements
- WIRE FRAME BELT CLIP: Use this to attach to your belt, pants, or bags without damaging the knife or your own fabrics
- ALL-METAL CONSTRUCTION: This knife’s robust design can hold up to extreme wear and tear you would expect to handle on the job site
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ASIN | B003I85GT6 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #78,403 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #364 in Utility Knives |
Date First Available | April 8, 2010 |
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The 48-22-1901 Fastback quick-release utility knife from Milwaukee is the type of tool that you can effectively use wherever you are, at any time of day. Whether you’re in construction, work outdoors, or just need a tool for slicing rope or tape in your day-to-day life, this is for you. Its robust, all metal design will hold up to drops from a variety of heights, not that dropping it is likely. An ergonomic handle conforms to most hands, making grip easy. On top of that, when it’s not in use you can keep it stored snugly on your belt or pants with the bolted-on wire clip. This thin metal will clasp firmly to whatever thin fabrics are on your person without damaging them. Speaking of wires, there are a couple handy functions that this knife can perform thanks to some unique design features. For one, the back of the handle can act as a gut hook. When the knife is closed, you can loop string, twine, or wire through the knife to make quick cuts. When the knife is open, there is a notch near the base of the blade release system that allows you to strip up to 10 gauge wire. When doing electrical work, packing, moving, construction, renovation, or any other general contracting, having this handy blade from Milwaukee is a must.
From the Manufacturer
Designed to activate the blade 3X faster than a 2-handed opening knife, the Fastback Utility Knife features a one handed blade opening for easy activation. A tool free blade change offers less down time in the field, while a thin body design allows the user to easily store the knife in their pocket. An integrated gut hook and wire stripper also increase utility.
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Customers like the sturdiness, quality and ease of opening of the utility knife. For example, they mention it's well constructed, easy to open and close with little effort, and has a very solid all metal feel. Some appreciate the ease of use, saying that the blade changing is incredibly quick and easy. That said, they say it'll cut through carpets easily.
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Customers are satisfied with the sturdiness of the utility knife. They mention that it is well-constructed, of high quality, and built like a Sherman Tank. The wire clip has held up so far, and the knife is long-lived. The action is smooth, and it's a fine piece of tool.
"...no, there's no onboard blade storage, but all in all, this is a good quality knife, despite the rather loose blade pivot..." Read more
"...The knife is well constructed and easy to use! I recommend this product highly!You won’t be disappointed!" Read more
"...For the money I don't think you could buy another utility knife as durable and long lasting as the milwaukee fastback, get it, use it, rest in the..." Read more
"Great features,well constructed." Read more
Customers like the quality of the utility knife. They say it's a great product with a solid all metal feel. The blades are interchangeable and are always razor sharp. The rope cutter and stripper are a nice touch and the knife has come in handy.
"...The blades being interchangeable, my knife is always razor sharp. The knife is well constructed and easy to use!..." Read more
"Great features,well constructed." Read more
"Excellent cutter, flips open easily (some needed loosened up first) and blade replacement is easy, won't accidentally fall out either...." Read more
"Great cutting when open but dosent seem like a perfect design for using the safety cut (blade closed cut)...." Read more
Customers find the utility knife easy to open. They mention it flips open easily, has little effort, and can be opened with one hand using the push button. Customers also appreciate the smooth, fluid flip open action that allows closing the same way.
"...This includes a beefier blade carrier, a better blade latch/release, a more solid lockup, and more solid construction overall...." Read more
"...in 2010 for use at work, it appealed to me because of it's opening action and it looked ergonomic...." Read more
"...I really like this utility knife because of the ability to open and close it with one hand...." Read more
"Excellent cutter, flips open easily (some needed loosened up first) and blade replacement is easy, won't accidentally fall out either...." Read more
Customers find the utility knife easy to use. They mention that the blade changing is incredibly quick and easy, and the replacement is easy. They also say that the knife is extremely convenient with the opening and closing. Customers also mention that it's very easy to pick up.
"...retractable utility knives, which now have better ergonomics, tool-less blade change, and of course -- onboard blade storage...." Read more
"...The knife is well constructed and easy to use! I recommend this product highly!You won’t be disappointed!" Read more
"...times on concrete, it has served me well from day one and never missed a beat, it fits comfortably in the hand, weighty, solid and well balanced...." Read more
"...I also like how easy it is to change the blades and the way it feels in my hand when using it...." Read more
Customers find the utility knife surprisingly comfortable to hold and use. They appreciate the ergonomically designed grip, which makes it a step above the rest. The weight and grip feel perfect, and the knife has no problems tracking along a long distance. The finger support is nice, and it has a deep comfortable carry. Overall, customers are satisfied with the comfort and performance of the knife.
"...Recommended.Nice ergonomics, but ... pivot is WAYYY too loose (blade just falls open), although I have not yet taken a Torx to the..." Read more
"...has served me well from day one and never missed a beat, it fits comfortably in the hand, weighty, solid and well balanced...." Read more
"...Sturdy metal construction and a nice finger support that allows you to use all of the construction to make deep cuts in plastic runners or belts...." Read more
"...Every function works as intended, as it should, feels responsive, feels SAFE, every time. Honestly just buy it, I've been wanting to pick up 2 more." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the utility knife. They mention that the belt clip is sturdy and works well, the knife works great around the warehouse at work, and the wire stripper does what it does with no hitches. The well designed product delivers exceptional performance, and has a perfect tail end for deburring. It's easy to control and sharp, and works great on packages of all kinds.
"...It feels really sturdy and strong and works for the around house uses that I have used it for...." Read more
"...Luckily, it's not very expensive. The first one performed very well. The only issue I experienced was with the pocket clip...." Read more
"...Couple blade changes in and it’s working like a charm. Not shaky or lose feels like really good craftsmanship." Read more
"...Works fine. Hopefully I find where I laid my all metal one down in the garage. Then I will have nice back up 😂😂😂😂😂😂..." Read more
Customers like the weight of the utility knife. For example, they mention it's slim and compact, and fits comfortably in their pocket. Some say that it feels heavy in their hand, but it'll flip open and close in a single motion. Overall, most are satisfied with the weight and size of the product.
"...day one and never missed a beat, it fits comfortably in the hand, weighty, solid and well balanced...." Read more
"...The clip holds it in my back pocket well, and it fits great in the hand...." Read more
"...Sturdy, solid feel.Not too thick or thin.Not too heavy or light.Super quick and easy to change the blade...." Read more
"...Milwaukee deploys fast (both in and out), it feels well made, fits in the hand well, wide wire pocket clip looks a little weird, but works well and..." Read more
Customers like the clip on the utility knife. They say it's handy, durable, and effective. Some appreciate the fact that it doesn't work itself loose. Overall, customers are satisfied with the clip and recommend it to others.
"...The integrated wire stripper works for household wiring, also larger stranded, though I usually just use a regular stripper...." Read more
"...Great index finger notch for safety and leverage.Built in wire stripperBuilt in gut hook...." Read more
"...Whip that out, and get to cutting. The cable cutter is a nice feature so you can cut wires without getting the blade out...." Read more
"...The wire stripper is a cool addition and one that comes in handy too...." Read more
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Nice ergonomics, but ... pivot is WAYYY too loose (blade just falls open), although I have not yet taken a Torx to the pivot screw to see if any of the slack can be taken up. Yeah, I get the questionable "flip open" concept. Overall, a "nice" utility knife, but better quality is available for well under ten dollars at any of the big box stores. This includes a beefier blade carrier, a better blade latch/release, a more solid lockup, and more solid construction overall. Similar design competitive knives also offer a real belt clip, rather than a flimsy wire loop as provided on this knife.
This knife should be priced under ten dollars to be competitive. Compare to house brand folding utility knives at "L****" or "H*** D****". Is it worth the trouble to return it? No, but if you're looking for one of the folding-type utility knives, save your money and pick up a generic store brand for about half this price locally.
It's a matter of personal preference, but you are probably better off with one of the newer-design retractable utility knives, which now have better ergonomics, tool-less blade change, and of course -- onboard blade storage. With the folding type knives like the Milwaukee, you've got two blade edges to work with before you need to go home to get another blade .....
The problem for me is I usually have a tool in one hand and have to get the knife out with the other hand. This presents a problem because I only have one hand to open the knife. I can operate it with one hand open or close! The blades being interchangeable, my knife is always razor sharp. The knife is well constructed and easy to use! I recommend this product highly!
You won’t be disappointed!
The integrated wire stripper works for household wiring, also larger stranded, though I usually just use a regular stripper. The back cutter, in my limited experience is hit and miss with plastic banding, it wants to get hung up as often as it cuts through (maybe I need to angle it differently?), but when it does work, it cuts well.
I was originally after a spring-assist opening cutter, but the only one I found wasn't up to par.
I bought this one, and after showing it to my father and some guys I work with I had to group-buy 5 more for them. I guess one of them showed it to one of our supervisors, because they bought one for everybody (through their supplier, not amazon) in our maintenance department.
Negatives:
Some of them (~1/3?) come from the factory too-tight to flip open easily, you have to loosen them up for them to work well.
The back cutter for plastic banding is hit-and-miss.
One of my co-workers (who was gifted it by our bosses) doesn't like it because of the side button, so maybe if you hold it weird like he does it will get all floppy on you (that's what she said).
The red paint on it gets scratched if you have something else metal in your pocket, but it's only cosmetic.
If I could give it 4.75 stars I would, but all-in-all I would recommend this for anybody that typically uses a box cutter, and especially for anyone that does electrical work.
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