2019-09-16

Milwaukee® Refreshes FASTBACK™ Utility, Spring Assisted, and Pocket Knives

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— November 2019

FASTBACK™ Folding Utility Knife                                                           48-22-1501— November 2019

FASTBACK™ Folding Utility Knife w/Storage                                           48-22-1502— November 2019

Side Slide Utility Knife                                                                            48-22-1510— November 2019

Fixed Blade Utility Knife—NEW!                                                              48-22-1513— November 2019

Self-Retracting Utility Knife                                                                    48-22-1512— October 2019

Utility Knife Sets

FASTBACK™ w/Storage & FASTBACK™ Compact Knife Set                  48-22-1503— November 2019

FASTBACK™ w/Storage & 50PC General Purpose Utility Blades—NEW! 48-22-1504— November 2019

Pocket Knives

FASTBACK™ Folding Knife                                                                    48-22-1520— January 2020

FASTBACK™ Camo Folding Knife—NEW!                                              48-22-1524— January 2020

FASTBACK™ Hawkbill Folding Knife                                                      48-22-1525— January 2020

FASTBACK™ Blunt Tip Hawkbill Folding Knife—NEW!                            48-22-1526— January 2020

FASTBACK™ 5in1 Folding Knife—NEW!                                                48-22-1540— February 2020

Spring Assisted Knives

FASTBACK™ Spring Assisted Knife                                                       48-22-1530— November 2019

FASTBACK™ Camo Spring Assisted Knife                                              48-22-1535— November 2019

 

 

About Milwaukee Tool

Milwaukee Tool, founded in 1924, is a global leader in delivering innovative solutions to the professional construction trades that offer increased productivity and unmatched durability. Whether it is through their world-leading M12™ and M18™ cordless systems, the ground-breaking performance of their M12 and M18 FUEL™ products, jobsite lighting, time-saving accessories, or innovative hand tool and storage products, Milwaukee is dedicated to delivering a steady stream of advanced, trade-specific solutions. Milwaukee Tool is a Brookfield, Wisconsin-based subsidiary of Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (TTI) (HKEx stock code: 669, ADR symbol: TTNDY). For more information on the full line of Milwaukee® products, please call 1-800-SAWDUST or visit www.milwaukeetool.com.