Milwaukee has come out with three new folding pocket knives based on their Fastback utility knife handle design.
Milwaukee Fastback knife fans will be happy to know that the belt clips on these new knives are reversible.
Also New From Milwaukee: Fastback II and Snap-Blade Utility Knives
Smooth Pocket Fastback Knife 48-22-1990
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With a plain edge drop point stainless steel knife blade, this version is the best choice for clean slicing and controlled piercing tasks in a variety of materials. It features Milwaukee’s press and flip deployment system for quick and easy access.
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Spring-Assisted Partially-Serrated Fastback Knife 48-22-1995
With a spring-assisted mechanism, blade deployment is even quicker. The black oxide-coated stainless steel blade is partially serrated and appears to have a tanto point for greater versatility. As shown, the serrated section is great for cutting through webbing and rope-like materials.
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Hawk Bill Knife 48-22-1985
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With a curved blade, this hawk bill knife is perfect for pull cuts, such as when cutting vinyl or slicing around a cable to strip its outer insulation.
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Related: Check out Our Knife Reviews, including some jobsite-capable models
Pricing and Availability
The plain edge and Hawk Bill knives will be priced at about $20, and the assisted opening partially serrated knife about $30. All three knives will be available in the USA starting in November, with the non-assisted knives expected to reach stores first.
P.S. If you want to try out the original Fastback folding utility knife, keep in mind that there’s still a great deal going on right now – buy a Fastback knife and get a free Milwaukee bottle opener.
Dennis
It has Milwaukee with a lightning bolt underline inscribed on it. I must have it.
20 bucks Canadian is close to 20 bucks US. That’s the price point I like for work knives. The ones that cost more than that, I start felling bad about using as picks, pry-bars and screwdrivers. Plus as an added bonus, black and red is a great color combo.
I hate waiting…
jesse
The spring-assisted mechanism may make it illegal in my state.
hanson
It might be like Kershaw’s speed safe spring assist which requires you to push on the blade to open. They’re legal in CA so they’re probably legal everywhere else.
Greg W.
I wonder if it is even high carbon steel?
LORDDiESEL
So they are out in canada right now?
dan
Spring assisted shouldn’t be illegal in your state as long as the blade is 3.5″ or less
Matthew
Depends on the state. Knife laws vary from state to state, & even city to city.
mike
Wonder who is making the blades for them. the handles look like they would fit large hands well.
Chris Fyfe
I might buy the drop point iteration , saw them at the local Home Depot . At a guess , I’d say the steel would be 425 ( like Buck uses on some of their stuff ) , or a 440 . The example I saw appeared to be bead blasted .
The Sp[arkies should louve the hawkbill iteration .
Chris
Chris Fyfe
Scored one for Can. $15.97 . Just a few first impressions ; , grinds look good , reasonably sharp out of the box . No horizontal or vertical play in the locked position . Lockup on the liner is dead center , lots of room to acomadate wear .
Once button is pushed blade will flip open , liner lock has to be disengaged to close . Scales appear to be FRN ( fibre glass reenforced nylon ) . It has a generous lanyard hole . Owing to the button lock , the blade can’t creep open in the pocket . The clip is low profile , and can be set for either tip up or tip down carry .
While I wouldn’t want to fast rope of the space shuttle , and fight bands of Ninjas with it , this little guy should be just fine for the jobsite , the campsite , and the woods .
Overall , it’s a honey for the money .
Best regards ,
Chris
James
I have a new milwaukee flip knife there are two slots at the rear of the handel with a hole in the middle what the heck are these for
meTogo's
James, the slots and hole you mention are for the pocket clip…..in case you want to change the orientation of it.
I bought this knife a few weeks back at HD and am very impressed with it.
Fit and finish obviously aren’t up there with my higher-end knives, but as a working knife, it does just fine.
The action is a bit stiff and there is some side to side play, but nothing that can’t be tolerated.
My suspicion is that this knife is manufactured by Kershaw for Milwaukee. As such, I would guess the steel to be the Chinese variant 8cr13mov. It sharpens like 8cr, but wears like something else entirely …..which is to say, it wears surprisingly well.
I got this knife as a dedicated work-beater and am more than satisfied with it in that role. Treat it right and you should get years of use from it.
Treat it wrong and go buy another one.
Hell, they’re only 15 bucks.
Will
I have the spring-assisted knife and can say that for the price it’s a pretty good knife. It’s very solidly built, the red handle makes it easy to find if you drop it and the blade has stayed reasonably sharp.
And like meTogo said, if you abuse it just get another one.
My only complaint is that the clip is somewhat flimsy and won’t stay pressed tight to the handle.
Rich
JUNK!!! Tried to disassemble to service the knife and tiny screws snapped right off (Loctited in ??????) Replacement back spacer standoffs unavailable to repair it
Rich
Bought the 48-22-1990 Fastback. Tried to disassemble it for servicing….tiny screws that hold the scales on snapped right off in the threaded standoffs in the back spacer.
Tried to get replacement parts…Milwaukee says “NONE AVAILABLE”.
Too tiny to drill out the standoffs without ruining the threads! Any suggestions