Milwaukee’s Fastback utility knife was introduced less than a year ago, but has already become quite popular. It’s designed to open much quicker than traditional utility knife designsm and features a built-in wire stripper and cord-cutting gut hook.
At ~$13-15 a pop, the Fastback is quite a bit more expensive than ordinary utility knives, but from the many positive user reviews we’ve seen, it’s worth it.
I certainly don’t need any more utility knives, but I’m sold on the Fastback’s design and ordered one this morning.
Milwaukee Fastback Utility Knife via Amazon
Product Info via Milwaukee
It replaced all other pocket knives. It’s now part of my daily pocket load. Phone, wallet, keys, fastback.
I’m intrigued; it’s a pretty clever way to make it easier to get three different types of use out of just one blade. It looks like it’d be a nice addition to a field tool kit or something to keep in a shared vehicle’s glovebox as a basic tool—not everyone using the vehicle may carry an E.D.C. knife or a multitool.
I can see this as also being quite handy for those reluctant to abuse their usual knives or need a worksite knife that’s separate from their usual knife. I wouldn’t feel reluctant to loan someone a knife like this for fear that they might do something that would break the blade.
Is it just me or does its handle shape kind of resemble the wooden handles on handtools made a few decades back?
Stu, I think you’re going to love it! I’m reaching for mine all the time. I did a review on it not too long ago in case your curious: Milwaukee Fastback utility knife review