Milwaukee Refreshes The FASTBACK Utility, Spring Assisted, and Pocket Knives 2019

Official Milwaukee Press Release

MILWAUKEE, WI- When Milwaukee Tool introduced its first FASTBACK™ Knife, it redefined cutting on the jobsite. Now, the company has expanded its leadership in cutting solutions once again by introducing the next generation of FASTBACK™ Knives. The new knives come fully equipped with features users know and trust from the previous lines and incorporate new improvements to provide users with a trusted, everyday carry.

Utility Knives

The utility knives have been enhanced with improved, durable wire belt clips for reduced pocket-tearing and lanyard holes for easy tethering. The quick change function has been moved to the back and a metal extension has been added to prevent accidental blade removal. All FASTBACK™ utility knives come equipped with a blade holder designed for scoring.

FASTBACK™ Compact Folding Utility Knife

• Press-and-flip opening mechanism
• Quick Change: Tool-free blade change
• Slim, lightweight design
• Durable wire belt clip
• Lanyard hole
• Blade holder for scoring

FASTBACK™ Folding Utility Knife

• Press-and-flip opening mechanism
• Quick Change: Tool-free blade change
• Gut hook
• Durable wire belt clip
• Lanyard hole
• Blade holder for scoring
• All metal

FASTBACK™ Folding Utility Knife w/Storage

• Press-and-flip opening mechanism
• Quick Change: Tool-free blade change
• Onboard blade storage (5-blade capacity)
• Gut Hook
• Durable wire belt clip
• Lanyard hole
• Blade holder for scoring
• All metal

Side Slide Utility Knife

• Side slide for maximum control
• Quick Change: Tool-free blade change
• Onboard blade storage (5-blade capacity)
• Lanyard hole
• All metal

Fixed Blade Utility Knife—NEW!       

• Fixed blade
• Tool-free blade change
• Onboard blade storage (5-blade capacity)
• Lanyard hole
• All metal

Self-Retracting Utility Knife

• Self-retracting blade
• Tool-free blade change
• Onboard blade storage (5-blade capacity)
• Lanyard hole
• All metal

FASTBACK™ Pocket Knives

            Created to increase productivity and offer unmatched durability, the new FASTBACK™ Pocket Knives have numerous enhanced features. All FASTBACK™ knives will continue to have the popular press-and-flip design for fast, one-handed opening and stainless steel blades that stay sharp, and will now include an upgraded, more durable wire belt clip to reduce pocket-tearing and a lanyard hole for easy tethering.

FASTBACK™ Pocket Knives

• Press-and-flip opening mechanism
• Stainless steel blade
• Liner lock
• Durable wire belt clip
• Lanyard hole
• Also available in camo—NEW!

FASTBACK™ Hawkbill Folding Knife

• Press-and-flip opening mechanism
• Stainless steel blade
• Liner lock
• Durable wire belt clip
• Lanyard hole
• Also available as a blunt tip—NEW!

FASTBACK™ 5in1 Folding Knife—NEW!

• Press-and-flip opening mechanism
• Stainless steel, partially serrated blade
• Multi-functionality
  • Folding ¼” bit holder
  • Reversible Phillips and flathead bit
  • Bottle opener
• Durable wire belt clip

FASTBACK™ Spring Assisted Knives

            The FASTBACK™ Spring Assisted Knives continue to deliver faster activation with the aid of durable springs for easy, one-handed opening. Their partially-serrated, stainless steel blades stay sharp and have been upgraded with a secure, easy-to-operate slide lock.

FASTBACK™ Spring Assisted Pocket Knife

• Spring assist
• Flipper
• Stainless steel, partially serrated blade
• Slide lock
• Durable wire belt clip
• Lanyard hole
• Available in red or camouflage

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty, these new knives confirm Milwaukee’s commitment to best-in-class durability and its relentless commitment to provide innovative solutions that will increase productivity.

Utility Knives

FASTBACK™ Compact Folding Utility Knife                                                         48-22-1500

• Price: $8.99
• Available November 2019

FASTBACK™ Folding Utility Knife                                                                        48-22-1501

• Price: $9.99
• Available November 2019

FASTBACK™ Folding Utility Knife w/Storage                                                       48-22-1502

• Price: $14.99
• Available November 2019

Side Slide Utility Knife                                                                                           48-22-1510

• Price: $9.99
• Available November 2019

Fixed Blade Utility Knife—NEW!                                                                           48-22-1513

• Price: $9.99
• Available November 2019

Self-Retracting Utility Knife                                                                                   48-22-1512

• Price: $11.99
• Available October 2019

Utility Knife Sets

FASTBACK™ w/Storage & FASTBACK™ Compact Knife Set                               48-22-150

• Price: $19.99
• Available November 2019

FASTBACK™ w/Storage & 50PC General Purpose Utility Blades—NEW!          48-22-1504

• Price: $21.99
• Available November 2019

Pocket Knives

FASTBACK™ Folding Knife                                                                                  48-22-1520

• Price: $14.99
• Available January 2020

FASTBACK™ Camo Folding Knife—NEW!                                                          48-22-1524

• Price: $19.99
• Available January 2020

FASTBACK™ Hawkbill Folding Knife                                                                   48-22-1525

• Price: $14.99
• Available January 2020

FASTBACK™ Blunt Tip Hawkbill Folding Knife—NEW!                                       48-22-1526

• Price: $19.99
• Available January 2020

FASTBACK™ 5in1 Folding Knife—NEW!                                                             48-22-1540

• Price: $24.99
• Available January 2020

Spring Assisted Knives

FASTBACK™ Spring Assisted Knife                                                                     48-22-1530

• Price: $24.99
• Available January 2020

FASTBACK™ Camo Spring Assisted Knife                                                          48-22-1535

• Price: $29.99
• Available January 2020