Fucking cringey dude. Some people are just throwing money at amazon getting these tools and tacticool bugout EDC survival urban prep gear. Theyre just tools
Actually it does have a blade storage but you can only fit one blade. Flip open the blade and look closely inside on the right side of the handle. Also check out the packaging, it says it on the back!
Can confirm. My absolute favorite edc I’ve had. I do residential remodeling and it’s so insanely handy to have the screwdriver in the end. Full disclosure I abuse it and use it like a prybar and it holds up! I love the latch to keep the driver open.
I work in a Home Depot. I purchased this exact one he’s talking about before hand though. Anyways started carrying it day to day and it blew me away how many times I noticed it coming in handy. The screw driver saved my but a few times loading doors outside in the lot. Always being the first one with my knife out ready cut whatever the customer needs cut. It’s definitely my favorite spur of the moment just needed a knife and happened to get something really amazing in the end.
You can store 1 Extra blade in the handle section. Look for a little razor blade icon and opposite of that icon is space for 1 blade to lock into the body close to the side.
I've had one of these for years, I love it. I would never strip wire with it but I like the string cutter that you can use when it's closed. Would trade that screwdriver for a removable magnet level for pipe bending.
Because of this video, I am now a sub. I bought my first Milwaukee product that was a heated coat about 4 years ago now. Minus the wires breaking in the coat a few months ago, the product is amazing. I got my first big boy tools and they were Milwaukee. Just an impact with some extra batteries that can be used in my heated coat and vise versa. I have tons basic hand tools and they’re good, I’m not hard on my tools and you’d think the hand tools were brand new, even though they are over a decade old now. As the years go on I find myself looking at Milwaukee products more and more. They can be used during a blackout for lighting etc. Next year I hope to use them while camping. Thanks for the videos.
I learned more about Milwaukee Fastbacks in this video than I ever knew. I just checked my Milwaukee blade knife and it's a Fastback. It must be an old first generation because it was different than the older model shown. Opens the same quick way though. Now I need to get the new one...
I work with a cardboard boxes all day and I’ve been through probably 20 utility knives over the past 30 years, Milwaukee is the best. I’ve been carrying the fastback before this one for the past 3 years and it works great.
I love the 6-1 fastback. In the painting trade it is great for point up/masking phases. Being able to cut out protruding drywall, screw in "nail pops", unscrew cover plates, and cut plastic with one tool is great. I normally carried a utility knife and a screwdriver, it was very bulky and loud in my side pocket.
I like the mini fastback. Its more pocket friendly at work where I cut straps, cardboard, tape, and plastic wrap. For me the large fastbacks strap cutter notch catches on surfaces sometimes when I'm cutting. I would also love to see different color options for the fastback. It really is the best utility knife I've come across.
As a jack-of-all-trades type carpenter I really love the 5-blade storage of the current gen. 3 regular blades and 2 hook blades for roofing and I'm set for a build! As an edc off-site though this new generation will be fantastic. Slice a box, fix a kid's toy, open my laptop, strip a wire, adjust my bike, crack a beer. Amazing, way to go Big Red.
Carry one daily for work and love it. Make sure to check the torx screws that hold it together. Mine came loose and the driver fell off. Luckily I found the screw and bushings(which are copper not cheap plastic!) and got it back together. Actually took all the screws out and hit them with some blue loctite. So worth $20!
I agree that this is possibly the most useful knife I've ever owned for daily real-world use. I don't think you can really compare it to a traditional multi-tool, but I don't need all the bells and whistles on a traditional multi-tool on a daily basis, either. This one checks all the important boxes. Sharp. Easy to "re-sharpen." Onboard storage for a spare blade (with two edges, to boot). Very safe. Phillips #2 driver. Slotted driver. Ability to use other driver bits. Strong. Secure lock. Good and very durable clip. Comfortable/good ergos. And great pricing. Everyone should own a few of these. 👍
Never knew how much I needed one until I bought one. I got the 2 pack from HD a couple of weeks ago for $15 and I LOVE the compact fastback. I hate having bulky things in my pocket and I don't even know it's in my pocket most of the time.
I have been using my fastback for years I have the same one since love it best out there now that new style I have to get it there is always a time when in need for a screw driver or Philips what I noticed is the screw driver replaced the seat belt cutter that is always good to have also.
This is the only TH-cam video in the history of TH-cam videos that has spurred me to turn off my computer, get in my car, and drive to the store just because I wanted something so bad.
I do love the fastbacks. I own 3 and use them everyday. My only issue I have with the older ones is where the release is so I’m glad they moved it. For me I’d rather have blade storage than the screwdriver but the bottle opener is cool !
To me the reason I love the release on the right side is I would always accidentally pull the blade out while using it to cut Sheetrock in tight corners
I love the fast back, been using them for years. I ran. Over one multiple times with a skids loader while doing grading after leaving it just in the track. Cleaned out the mud after I found it two weeks later and worked like a champ
The BIGGEST thing I am sad to see they got rid of from the older version is the option to lock the blade at a 45 degree angle. It gave you so much leverage and comfort by not having to torque your wrist downward so far on hard cuts. The day mine finally wears out will be a sad day. Excellent review though!
I got my first Fastback for my birthday over a year ago from my kids. The oldest of my 4 boys was 12 and the youngest was 8. They went with their mom (my lovely wife) to get me a utility knife because they knew I used mine a lot. I did not even know the Fastback existed, but my boys had a whole list of criteria they were looking for. They looked at a whole bunch of utility knives and settled on the Fastback. I raised them well. I now know what I want for my next birthday.
I own A Do It Best hardware store for 27 years and I have been using the Millwaukee fast back for 14 months. It is the best utility knife that I have ever used. I never leave home without it. Great informative video. Thank you.
Milwaukee's website lists this: Milwaukee FASTBACK 6in1 Folding Utility Knife 48-22-1505 as having blade storage. A mess up on their part, or maybe I'm not reading the picture on their site correctly. Hmmm...
I just bought 2 of these today. You can store 1 extra blade in the handle. They even have a tiny picture of a blade on the handle to show where you put it in.
LMAO I actually stolen 1 of these from my boyfriend and I love it. (of course he had more than one). I am getting this one too! Thanks. I LOVE THIS TOOL. Now I have two. One suggestion I have is I wish it had a small level.
I've had this box cutter for 3 or 4 years now same one and the best one I've ever had and very convenient for dealing with hose clamps. Very comfortable I have it in my pocket all day long can't feel it. I bought another one bc I that I lost it here to find out I left it on top of one of the machines at work. But I'll never get a different one unless it's improvise
Just got one as a gift from my step dad. I have $300+ knives which run from beater work tool steel knives to high grade steel limited run knives and to be honest this has came in more handy than any multi-tool I have owned. It's great! Plus anytime my edge dulls out I just swap the blade and we're back in action. Ergonomics are fantastic. I don't usually like utility knives. But this has everything I need. Lock up on the screw driver liner lock as well as the utility knife lockup is nice and tight. And it DOES have storage for a blade near the liner of the utility lock up..
I LOVE my old fastback(no extra storage), so much that i ALWAYS carried a pocket large knife and once i held the fastback i knew it would be my new daily carry and i haven't bought a pocket knife since which is prolly around ten years. But i was kinda on the fence on this new one truthflly until u showed me the bottle opener. Now i want to buy one for sure, but dont truthfully know if it will replace my daily carry but all these new features do interest me enough to purchase and find out.
I have one with blade storage and hate it, the part that holds extra blades rattles when you move, and is louder than something so small should be, I still use my old one and the new ones in the bottom of one of my tool bags
Are you doing something for maintenance? After about 2 years of heavy use (warehouse work) my fastback has worn a "catch" on the bar thing that lets it open and close so it doesn't like to close unless you really mash on the button, and then to add insult to injury it sometimes opens slightly unintentionally on my pocket meaning I reach for a partially open knife. My coworkers all prefer slide out utility knives and most of them are 5+ years old, but I like the fastback for being outside my pocket rather than inside. On the shelf we switched to these new models a few months ago and by all means they just look like the same knife made out of plastic instead of metal, I don't really believe their longevity can possibly be better and I assume this guy has a sponsorship from milwaukee.
@@tech99070 i will admit, I since I'm mostly just in management now I don't use it as much as I used to. But I used to use it everyday for everything from drywall to opening boxes
It is the best knife ever. However I lost mine at work. I’m sure whoever found it loves it. So lucky me I need a new one. I foresee a trip to the Depot.
I have a fastback hawkbill knife. Several utility knives of all sorts. The one i carry is a lock back but its chrome and wood handled and very comfortable to hold and carry in my watch pocket. I've noticed some of the Milwaukee utility knives are longer and hang out of my watch pocket which is no good, as its more likely to get hooked on something and slip out.
I have the new version and he’s right opening and closing is silky smooth I just hold it upside down press button and it opens up and the screwdriver bit is a game changer I don’t have to reach for my skeletool when I need a screwdriver only downside I wish it was all metal on outside just for more durability one good drop and the plastic might crack or chip off a big chunk
Me at the beginning of this video. I already have a craftsman spring loaded switchblade utility knife that’s been going strong for 3yrs now. Me after seeing the screwdriver, bottle opener & wire strippers on this. “Honey, where’s my keys, running to Home Depot real quick”
I carry an older one, and I use it a lot just for opening packages and flattening boxes for recycle. I always like the idea of blade storage, but the fact is you have two blades on board when you head out, and if you make sure it's a new one (buy them by the hundreds), you rarely dull two blades in a day unless you know you're headed out to dull blades, in which case you'll bring the replacement blades anyway. I won't miss the storage. I have one with storage, and one without, and I replace the blades when I'm in the garage and I get them out of the dispenser on the wall anyway. I just tried to find a new one on amazon and couldn't. I'll check out your link below. Thanks.
I bought the 2 pack on sale now at Home Depot. I'd been wanting one because they're easy to open and close one handed. I prefer Bosch and Kobalt power tools over Milwaukee. But I definitely like this knife over Kobalt's version.
This is hands down the best utility knife I've ever owned. With all of the upgrades (which are very cool), that extra blade storage, for me, is key. There's nothing worse than having to hunt around, or go back to the box, and get another blade. I hope that Milwaukee finds a way to add it back to this new, and very cool, utility knife! Great video, man!👊😎
i have the og Milwaukee fast back no blade storage super thin. I'm an electrician use it every day and have been using it for years cant remember but i would gues 5. it hasn't quit working still smooth only thing that has gone wrong is the clip is mangled a bit. i have used countless brands before i spent a little extra on it thinking a box cutter is a box cutter but these knives are the best hands down.
I have their old one but I have that problem where the wire belt clip would catch on things a lot and just bend so I wouldn't stay on pocket anymore. I now have the new style which is pretty much but I got the one late storage. Love it. Fixed all of the minor issues with the original version but how it's just perfect. I can think of no complaints about it.
I'm a contractor and I've had the older Fastback for years and it's been my EDC (Every Day Carry) for as long as I've had it. Until I saw this video. I immediately started looking for it and had to buy it from Home Depot online because it sold out at all my local stores. Initially, I didn't like it because the spring clip was too tight for my jeans pocket. Then I widened the gap up a bit with a small pry bar and it's perfect. The knife opens far more easily than the older models, even though I never had problems with those. I do like the extra single blade storage. I've even used the screwdriver once; it's handy, but would be handier if regular 1"wire detent bits would lock in place; as it is now, you can still use them, but they bottom out and the 1/4" nut driver may get in the way if you're in a tight spot. However, the slotted and Phillips tips are what most people need most of the time, so it's not a major issue and those DO lock in place well with a wire detent on either side of the 1-1/4" bit. I've not used the bottle opener since I usually drink my snobby craft beer in cans; since it's always in my pocket I also don't use the lanyard attachment. I didn't think the older model needed any improvement, but this is my new EDC. Thanks for bringing it to my attention!
I have the original from years ago also. It's a beast and still works. More recently I replaced my $150 Spyderco Sage 5 with the $8 compact version for EDC and haven't looked back. My only wish would be a silver pocket clip, because the black looks beat up pretty quickly.
Bottles suck. Too heavy full or empty if you're realistically drinking with friends, no scrap value, they break, caps are a sharp mess which everyone flings around, etc. etc. Even worse, pussies who buy bottles then pour beer into another glass.
@@jonathanwright5550 Life starts at 6%! Ron Swanson said clear alcohol is for old rich women on diets, and I think that includes piss-yellow rice-beer. More to the point, anything with a hard edge is a bottle opener. Using a dedicated one just shows a lack of creativity.
Just got mine today let me tell you this things gots all bells and whistles and the first thing I noticed was it’s smooth to the opening and closing and mine does come with extra blade storage and it’s like you don’t feel it in your pocket and that universal bit locker/ holder comes in handy and any given random time it’s a. Bang for your buck hoorah
Dude, I was at a job site un packing furniture from boxes, a few years ago...I didn't have a utility cutter. One of the foremen lent me his. Yeah, it was the Milwaukee Fastback! I was so impressed by that cutter. I kept myself busy, was always running around(keeping things in order, and being on top of anything that came up...). At the end of the day, I was sure to return that tool to the foreman... I went to him directly and handed it to him. He noticed how much I really liked it that he handed it back to me and said that I could have it! Man! Yeah! I was super jazzed! I have had that cutter on my side for a few years. I showed it off to everyone that I met... Then, last year, I was on a jobsite and im saw a young kid starting off in the trades... He was a good worker. On the last day, I walked up to him and gave him the Milwaukee Fastback. For the next few weeks, I sorely missed that knife. I'd curse and grimace everytime I had to unfold my other "lockblade utility cutter". No big deal, I purchased a new one.
When I ran the shop these are the only utility knives I would buy. The quality is very good and they are absolutely amazing to get out and get the job done quickly.
Love the Fastbacks have several strategically placed around so all ways have one with in Reach Definitely going to get some of the New ones Also Great Christmas Gifts for your Brochatcho’s
I left mine out on the rain only the blade rusted after finding it 3 months after I lost it. I love mine. AND MY HUSBAND LIVES WITH HIS. we live em. Gonna have to sub now. Thanks ToolDude.
We also have a problem with the name lo lo Lowe's our sayin it I guess we go Lowe today. Lol we have a local builders supply we love Jerry's Home Improvement they motto is better head for Jerry's, but sometimes we have to sacrifice and go Lowe's lol little hardware humor there.
Lets just put it this way. I went into Home Depot looking for a Utility Knife. I'm a DeWalt fan so I went right over and checked out DeWalt. Then like any smart shopper, checked out the other brands. After comparing them all and checking out the price, Milwaukee was the clear winner. I bought the twin pack and I will buy another when the wife is checking out something else on our next visit.
this is like a apple release , that knife design has been made years ago only now Milwaukee made one and he is exited . Canadian tire had that like 3 years ago in Maximum.
i didnt know the version i had was the new version. i dont keep up on stuff like that. But i work maintenance in a machine shop and i do everything from drywall to electrical to fixing machines to breaking down boxes to running water and air lines, etc.. I use this knife probably 50 times a day, every day. This knife has been amazing.
I watched this video during a random TH-cam rabbit hole day. After watching it, all I asked my wife and kids for Christmas was this knife. Everyone that sees it, wants one. Can't believe how much the screw driver comes in handy. Thanks for making this video, it sold me.
The only major difference using it lefty is that you open it and close it with the tip of you index..finger positioning is the same no matter what hand you use..trust me...well made..worth it knife..i can only speak for the O.G. version tho👍👍
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Out of stock
Wow already 😳. They may be selling really fast
Yeah... i wander if home depo has them
They would probably have a good stock of them. Good luck👊
Poor working man plz give me some tools
Me at home depot: Oh i need this.
My wife: you already have like five of those
Me: ya but this one is different
This is about to be me
Bought mine Tuesday. My coworkers are all interested.
haha
Same haha
I've had that very conversation, many times.
It’s funny how as grown men, we get so pumped over tools. We’re just like man, look at this, imagine all the cool sh*t we can do. The best.
No difference with women and shoes
Not to mention that as a grown ups, most of the time we can buy whatever we want!!! :)
Dudes rock
Fucking cringey dude. Some people are just throwing money at amazon getting these tools and tacticool bugout EDC survival urban prep gear. Theyre just tools
My shop is a playground of cool sht. Lol. I'm literally addicted to buying tools. I have things I bought 10 years ago that's never been used.
Actually it does have a blade storage but you can only fit one blade. Flip open the blade and look closely inside on the right side of the handle. Also check out the packaging, it says it on the back!
Can confirm. My absolute favorite edc I’ve had. I do residential remodeling and it’s so insanely handy to have the screwdriver in the end. Full disclosure I abuse it and use it like a prybar and it holds up! I love the latch to keep the driver open.
I work in a Home Depot. I purchased this exact one he’s talking about before hand though. Anyways started carrying it day to day and it blew me away how many times I noticed it coming in handy. The screw driver saved my but a few times loading doors outside in the lot. Always being the first one with my knife out ready cut whatever the customer needs cut. It’s definitely my favorite spur of the moment just needed a knife and happened to get something really amazing in the end.
best info ever--thank you!
Send this man his commission Milwaukee, he just sold me a fastback
Lol🤣
@@mnight207 good day to watch wolf of wall street again for the 100th time lol
@@mnight207 Depends on the features of the pencil. I’m all about them featuresss.
Same
I’ll second that! Just ordered 2 from Depot! Great design!!
You can store 1 Extra blade in the handle section. Look for a little razor blade icon and opposite of that icon is space for 1 blade to lock into the body close to the side.
That's real naaaaaas likeeeee.
I've had one of these for years, I love it. I would never strip wire with it but I like the string cutter that you can use when it's closed. Would trade that screwdriver for a removable magnet level for pipe bending.
Good idea !
Because of this video, I am now a sub. I bought my first Milwaukee product that was a heated coat about 4 years ago now. Minus the wires breaking in the coat a few months ago, the product is amazing. I got my first big boy tools and they were Milwaukee. Just an impact with some extra batteries that can be used in my heated coat and vise versa. I have tons basic hand tools and they’re good, I’m not hard on my tools and you’d think the hand tools were brand new, even though they are over a decade old now. As the years go on I find myself looking at Milwaukee products more and more. They can be used during a blackout for lighting etc. Next year I hope to use them while camping. Thanks for the videos.
That's awesome, welcome to the channel taco!!!!!!!
This knife does have a blade storage in between the inside metal and the plastic handle it holds 1 blade tho
Just bought it today and found out the blade holder after 3 hours of playing with it.
Dam that’s dope I was wondering if it still had that. I need this for my collection
Whoa. I'm glad I read this comment. I've been using this for months thinking it didn't have extra blade storage! Ugh, I love this thing
I learned more about Milwaukee Fastbacks in this video than I ever knew. I just checked my Milwaukee blade knife and it's a Fastback. It must be an old first generation because it was different than the older model shown. Opens the same quick way though.
Now I need to get the new one...
I work at lumber yard and have been using a basic Milwaukee knife and didnt even know they had this. Just ordered one and subed. Thanks man!
Awesome, thanks for the comment Ty!!
I work with a cardboard boxes all day and I’ve been through probably 20 utility knives over the past 30 years, Milwaukee is the best. I’ve been carrying the fastback before this one for the past 3 years and it works great.
You should look at their safety fastback. The blade automatically retracts when you aren’t squeezing out. It was my favorite when I was a box cutter.
I love the 6-1 fastback. In the painting trade it is great for point up/masking phases. Being able to cut out protruding drywall, screw in "nail pops", unscrew cover plates, and cut plastic with one tool is great. I normally carried a utility knife and a screwdriver, it was very bulky and loud in my side pocket.
Nice!😊
I like the mini fastback. Its more pocket friendly at work where I cut straps, cardboard, tape, and plastic wrap. For me the large fastbacks strap cutter notch catches on surfaces sometimes when I'm cutting. I would also love to see different color options for the fastback. It really is the best utility knife I've come across.
Yes, it is the only good one. And, if you have minimal skills, you can make your own handle replacements from wood or plastic turning blocks.
Welp tomorrow my helper is getting my old knife
As a jack-of-all-trades type carpenter I really love the 5-blade storage of the current gen. 3 regular blades and 2 hook blades for roofing and I'm set for a build!
As an edc off-site though this new generation will be fantastic. Slice a box, fix a kid's toy, open my laptop, strip a wire, adjust my bike, crack a beer. Amazing, way to go Big Red.
Carry one daily for work and love it. Make sure to check the torx screws that hold it together. Mine came loose and the driver fell off. Luckily I found the screw and bushings(which are copper not cheap plastic!) and got it back together. Actually took all the screws out and hit them with some blue loctite. So worth $20!
I agree that this is possibly the most useful knife I've ever owned for daily real-world use. I don't think you can really compare it to a traditional multi-tool, but I don't need all the bells and whistles on a traditional multi-tool on a daily basis, either. This one checks all the important boxes. Sharp. Easy to "re-sharpen." Onboard storage for a spare blade (with two edges, to boot). Very safe. Phillips #2 driver. Slotted driver. Ability to use other driver bits. Strong. Secure lock. Good and very durable clip. Comfortable/good ergos. And great pricing. Everyone should own a few of these. 👍
Mine has the extra blade storage its just hidden was carrying it a month before I found it
Found out yesterday
This does have a extra blade storage, if you look really close on the outside you’ll fine a small blade icon near where it goes.
I was just looking at mind and it does have it!
Ok but how is it used?
Never knew how much I needed one until I bought one. I got the 2 pack from HD a couple of weeks ago for $15 and I LOVE the compact fastback. I hate having bulky things in my pocket and I don't even know it's in my pocket most of the time.
There is a question and answer posted on Home depot. It shows how to store one extra blade in the knife. It even shows a picture of it being done.
Glad you posted this!
Can you elaborate on how you store a spare? I checked home depot reviews and found nothing
The customer posted picture shows there is a slight gap for the spare along the edge of the case when the blade is out.
I have been using my fastback for years I have the same one since love it best out there now that new style I have to get it there is always a time when in need for a screw driver or Philips what I noticed is the screw driver replaced the seat belt cutter that is always good to have also.
This is the only TH-cam video in the history of TH-cam videos that has spurred me to turn off my computer, get in my car, and drive to the store just because I wanted something so bad.
I’ve had my fastback 2 for years now and it’s still great. I love the extra blade holder, helps in a pinch when I need a sharp blade
I do love the fastbacks. I own 3 and use them everyday. My only issue I have with the older ones is where the release is so I’m glad they moved it. For me I’d rather have blade storage than the screwdriver but the bottle opener is cool !
Read the comments, it has blade storage for 1 blade.
To me the reason I love the release on the right side is I would always accidentally pull the blade out while using it to cut Sheetrock in tight corners
The way you explain about the tool it is beyond praise. I love it
I love the fast back, been using them for years. I ran. Over one multiple times with a skids loader while doing grading after leaving it just in the track. Cleaned out the mud after I found it two weeks later and worked like a champ
The BIGGEST thing I am sad to see they got rid of from the older version is the option to lock the blade at a 45 degree angle. It gave you so much leverage and comfort by not having to torque your wrist downward so far on hard cuts. The day mine finally wears out will be a sad day. Excellent review though!
That was good in the warehouse industry too saved me some hand pain.
I got my first Fastback for my birthday over a year ago from my kids. The oldest of my 4 boys was 12 and the youngest was 8. They went with their mom (my lovely wife) to get me a utility knife because they knew I used mine a lot. I did not even know the Fastback existed, but my boys had a whole list of criteria they were looking for. They looked at a whole bunch of utility knives and settled on the Fastback. I raised them well. I now know what I want for my next birthday.
Hahaha, that's awesome and I love comments like this. You raised good kids jd👊👊
Just brought one, and I love it, don't leave home without it
I own A Do It Best hardware store for 27 years and I have been using the Millwaukee fast back for 14 months. It is the best utility knife that I have ever used. I never leave home without it. Great informative video. Thank you.
I never ever carry a knife on me but when I saw this one I love it ...its on me 24/7 now
Milwaukee's website lists this:
Milwaukee
FASTBACK 6in1 Folding Utility Knife 48-22-1505
as having blade storage. A mess up on their part, or maybe I'm not reading the picture on their site correctly. Hmmm...
I just looked on the listing at Home Depot, they definitely show one blade stored in the handle.
I just bought 2 of these today. You can store 1 extra blade in the handle. They even have a tiny picture of a blade on the handle to show where you put it in.
LMAO I actually stolen 1 of these from my boyfriend and I love it. (of course he had more than one). I am getting this one too! Thanks. I LOVE THIS TOOL. Now I have two.
One suggestion I have is I wish it had a small level.
I carry one all day every day. And being a carpenter it gets a lot of use.
Awesome, thanks for the feedback Kent👊
I've had this box cutter for 3 or 4 years now same one and the best one I've ever had and very convenient for dealing with hose clamps. Very comfortable I have it in my pocket all day long can't feel it. I bought another one bc I that I lost it here to find out I left it on top of one of the machines at work. But I'll never get a different one unless it's improvise
My dad got me this to cut bale tape and I didn’t think much of it but this guy made me appreciate such a simple tool
I do love my current fastback, but now I'm fighting the sirens call to the orange box to grab a 6 in 1 version.
I had one my dad loved it so much he stole it and carries it every day so I stand by it😂
Saw this and now it’s my number one choice for Christmas
Just got one as a gift from my step dad. I have $300+ knives which run from beater work tool steel knives to high grade steel limited run knives and to be honest this has came in more handy than any multi-tool I have owned. It's great! Plus anytime my edge dulls out I just swap the blade and we're back in action. Ergonomics are fantastic. I don't usually like utility knives. But this has everything I need. Lock up on the screw driver liner lock as well as the utility knife lockup is nice and tight. And it DOES have storage for a blade near the liner of the utility lock up..
I LOVE my old fastback(no extra storage), so much that i ALWAYS carried a pocket large knife and once i held the fastback i knew it would be my new daily carry and i haven't bought a pocket knife since which is prolly around ten years. But i was kinda on the fence on this new one truthflly until u showed me the bottle opener. Now i want to buy one for sure, but dont truthfully know if it will replace my daily carry but all these new features do interest me enough to purchase and find out.
New version needs blade storage like the Fastback II.
I have one with blade storage and hate it, the part that holds extra blades rattles when you move, and is louder than something so small should be, I still use my old one and the new ones in the bottom of one of my tool bags
This one does have blade storage go to Home Depot website
@@christechguy dont believe it does, multiple reviews saying otherwise.. lost to make it thinner
@@plankshield oh your right.
@@plankshield it does, but its a single blade
I have had my original for about 8 years. Best knife ever
Are you doing something for maintenance? After about 2 years of heavy use (warehouse work) my fastback has worn a "catch" on the bar thing that lets it open and close so it doesn't like to close unless you really mash on the button, and then to add insult to injury it sometimes opens slightly unintentionally on my pocket meaning I reach for a partially open knife. My coworkers all prefer slide out utility knives and most of them are 5+ years old, but I like the fastback for being outside my pocket rather than inside. On the shelf we switched to these new models a few months ago and by all means they just look like the same knife made out of plastic instead of metal, I don't really believe their longevity can possibly be better and I assume this guy has a sponsorship from milwaukee.
@@tech99070 i will admit, I since I'm mostly just in management now I don't use it as much as I used to. But I used to use it everyday for everything from drywall to opening boxes
It is the best knife ever. However I lost mine at work. I’m sure whoever found it loves it. So lucky me I need a new one. I foresee a trip to the Depot.
I have a fastback hawkbill knife. Several utility knives of all sorts. The one i carry is a lock back but its chrome and wood handled and very comfortable to hold and carry in my watch pocket. I've noticed some of the Milwaukee utility knives are longer and hang out of my watch pocket which is no good, as its more likely to get hooked on something and slip out.
I have the new version and he’s right opening and closing is silky smooth I just hold it upside down press button and it opens up and the screwdriver bit is a game changer I don’t have to reach for my skeletool when I need a screwdriver only downside I wish it was all metal on outside just for more durability one good drop and the plastic might crack or chip off a big chunk
Oh man, just bought a fiskars 'pro' folding knife a couple days ago. But I like this one better, might have to make a depot run in the near future.
It's a must have. Once you get one, you'll never use anything else. I love mine so much I went and bought a 2nd one.
When I used this knife I couldn’t believe how nice it was. Got one and it’s the best knife ever lol
Me at the beginning of this video. I already have a craftsman spring loaded switchblade utility knife that’s been going strong for 3yrs now. Me after seeing the screwdriver, bottle opener & wire strippers on this. “Honey, where’s my keys, running to Home Depot real quick”
Hahahaha🤣🤣🤣
Sucks...in canada, Ontario. Today feb10/21...
can’t go walk in the store to buy🤷🏻♂️. Have to buy online...wait in the parking lot...🤦🏻♂️ cheers 🍻
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I carry an older one, and I use it a lot just for opening packages and flattening boxes for recycle. I always like the idea of blade storage, but the fact is you have two blades on board when you head out, and if you make sure it's a new one (buy them by the hundreds), you rarely dull two blades in a day unless you know you're headed out to dull blades, in which case you'll bring the replacement blades anyway. I won't miss the storage. I have one with storage, and one without, and I replace the blades when I'm in the garage and I get them out of the dispenser on the wall anyway.
I just tried to find a new one on amazon and couldn't. I'll check out your link below. Thanks.
I found one when I was in grade 8 outside on a field, kept it, and now 7 years later I'm now using it every day and I love it.
I've had to buy probly 8 of them, there so good my knifes the only one never gets returned thats how good they are. I've bought 9.
I bought the 2 pack on sale now at Home Depot. I'd been wanting one because they're easy to open and close one handed. I prefer Bosch and Kobalt power tools over Milwaukee. But I definitely like this knife over Kobalt's version.
The new milwaukee exacto knife actually have a single extra blade holder
I always thought the 'bottle opener' is a paint can opener... but I guess it works for that too. 🤔
Not sure if this was only in the newer models but the 6 in 1 does allow for the storage of one extra razor
I have a gen 1 and the blade pops loose when scoring sheet rock.
Same here but with cardboard
This is hands down the best utility knife I've ever owned. With all of the upgrades (which are very cool), that extra blade storage, for me, is key. There's nothing worse than having to hunt around, or go back to the box, and get another blade. I hope that Milwaukee finds a way to add it back to this new, and very cool, utility knife! Great video, man!👊😎
I was looking at this on the home depot site and it says it has storage for 1 extra blade. This guy just missed it.
I noticed that as well...blade storage is on back end of handle
The origional, with blade storage, is my favorite daily carry knife. If they add blade storage to this model, I will aquire a new favorite knife...
It’s a shame that they got rid of the extra blade pocket.
This one does have extra blade storage. He just missed that feature.
i have the og Milwaukee fast back no blade storage super thin. I'm an electrician use it every day and have been using it for years cant remember but i would gues 5. it hasn't quit working still smooth only thing that has gone wrong is the clip is mangled a bit. i have used countless brands before i spent a little extra on it thinking a box cutter is a box cutter but these knives are the best hands down.
I have their old one but I have that problem where the wire belt clip would catch on things a lot and just bend so I wouldn't stay on pocket anymore. I now have the new style which is pretty much but I got the one late storage. Love it. Fixed all of the minor issues with the original version but how it's just perfect. I can think of no complaints about it.
I still have the old milwaukee fastback with the serrated Tanto blade
I’m more interested in that les Paul and Marshall
Nice 5150 too
Great eye👊
I didn't realize I needed this tool... Now I do.
I'm a contractor and I've had the older Fastback for years and it's been my EDC (Every Day Carry) for as long as I've had it. Until I saw this video. I immediately started looking for it and had to buy it from Home Depot online because it sold out at all my local stores. Initially, I didn't like it because the spring clip was too tight for my jeans pocket. Then I widened the gap up a bit with a small pry bar and it's perfect. The knife opens far more easily than the older models, even though I never had problems with those. I do like the extra single blade storage. I've even used the screwdriver once; it's handy, but would be handier if regular 1"wire detent bits would lock in place; as it is now, you can still use them, but they bottom out and the 1/4" nut driver may get in the way if you're in a tight spot. However, the slotted and Phillips tips are what most people need most of the time, so it's not a major issue and those DO lock in place well with a wire detent on either side of the 1-1/4" bit. I've not used the bottle opener since I usually drink my snobby craft beer in cans; since it's always in my pocket I also don't use the lanyard attachment. I didn't think the older model needed any improvement, but this is my new EDC. Thanks for bringing it to my attention!
I have the original from years ago also. It's a beast and still works. More recently I replaced my $150 Spyderco Sage 5 with the $8 compact version for EDC and haven't looked back. My only wish would be a silver pocket clip, because the black looks beat up pretty quickly.
Mine clip on my fastback was black it is now silver
all my cordless tools are milwaukee but my hand tools are all Kline but that is true to my trade (electrician)
I’m a lineman and we get issued dewalt and Klein
I have the older fastback. I don't like the wire stripper when the blade is folded in. Klein has specific tools, and Milwaukee is more general tools.
I love my fastback but mine doesn't have the other tools I might have to get one of those
Joke is on you , budlight has a twist off cap 🤣🤣
Like dad said, cant get drunk off of lite beer
Was thinking the same thing lol
Bottles suck. Too heavy full or empty if you're realistically drinking with friends, no scrap value, they break, caps are a sharp mess which everyone flings around, etc. etc. Even worse, pussies who buy bottles then pour beer into another glass.
@@TheLjdevlin86 lite in carbs not lite on alcohol
@@jonathanwright5550 Life starts at 6%! Ron Swanson said clear alcohol is for old rich women on diets, and I think that includes piss-yellow rice-beer.
More to the point, anything with a hard edge is a bottle opener. Using a dedicated one just shows a lack of creativity.
Dudes personality in the first 4 seconds is enough to sub 🙏🏽much love
Hahaha, you are awesome Noah. Welcome to the channel brother 👊
Just got mine today let me tell you this things gots all bells and whistles and the first thing I noticed was it’s smooth to the opening and closing and mine does come with extra blade storage and it’s like you don’t feel it in your pocket and that universal bit locker/ holder comes in handy and any given random time it’s a. Bang for your buck hoorah
They could put in a leveler bubble even with places to put a string through to level a string or whatever :P
Dude, I was not aware of this utility knife at all. Thanks for the heads up..!
Dude, I was at a job site un packing furniture from boxes, a few years ago...I didn't have a utility cutter. One of the foremen lent me his. Yeah, it was the Milwaukee Fastback! I was so impressed by that cutter. I kept myself busy, was always running around(keeping things in order, and being on top of anything that came up...). At the end of the day, I was sure to return that tool to the foreman... I went to him directly and handed it to him. He noticed how much I really liked it that he handed it back to me and said that I could have it! Man! Yeah! I was super jazzed! I have had that cutter on my side for a few years. I showed it off to everyone that I met... Then, last year, I was on a jobsite and im saw a young kid starting off in the trades... He was a good worker. On the last day, I walked up to him and gave him the Milwaukee Fastback. For the next few weeks, I sorely missed that knife. I'd curse and grimace everytime I had to unfold my other "lockblade utility cutter". No big deal, I purchased a new one.
You can use it to open your Dew. You just can’t close it after.
When I ran the shop these are the only utility knives I would buy. The quality is very good and they are absolutely amazing to get out and get the job done quickly.
I recently got a fastback and am loving it! I have found cutting shink wrap the wire cutter gets snagged sometimes and is annoying
I love my fastback. Mine is the slimmer design, but doesn't have the screwdriver. Guess it's time to upgrade!
they are really nice knifes. would like a flash light on one.
milwaukee tactical lmao
@@brickbraker5033 lol
Love the Fastbacks have several strategically placed around so all ways have one with in Reach Definitely going to get some of the New ones Also Great Christmas Gifts for your Brochatcho’s
Is this still the best utility knife to buy in September 2022??? Where is the best place to buy it? Thank-you!
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B9USA Sr.
100% my favorite Knife, it's been in my EDC for over a year. I Absolutely love it.
That “Real Naaaaaassssss like” hit so awesomely. 🤣
I feel naked when I forget mine at home.
If I forget a knife I either get one out center console of vehicle or buy a new one. Never go with out a knife.
I'll stick to my Stanley for production carpentry. Still faster than a fastback and slides into my tool bags better. Imo
I left mine out on the rain only the blade rusted after finding it 3 months after I lost it. I love mine. AND MY HUSBAND LIVES WITH HIS. we live em. Gonna have to sub now. Thanks ToolDude.
Thanks for the comment Lil!!!!!
We also have a problem with the name lo lo Lowe's our sayin it I guess we go Lowe today. Lol we have a local builders supply we love Jerry's Home Improvement they motto is better head for Jerry's, but sometimes we have to sacrifice and go Lowe's lol little hardware humor there.
Lets just put it this way. I went into Home Depot looking for a Utility Knife. I'm a DeWalt fan so I went right over and checked out DeWalt. Then like any smart shopper, checked out the other brands. After comparing them all and checking out the price, Milwaukee was the clear winner. I bought the twin pack and I will buy another when the wife is checking out something else on our next visit.
Mountain dew can be opened with the pointy end. Just slice on the neck, below the cap ridge. Bam! 7 in 1 tool.
Perfect stocking stuffer for myself. Out of stock, so Im a new sub.
this is like a apple release , that knife design has been made years ago only now Milwaukee made one and he is exited . Canadian tire had that like 3 years ago in Maximum.
i didnt know the version i had was the new version. i dont keep up on stuff like that. But i work maintenance in a machine shop and i do everything from drywall to electrical to fixing machines to breaking down boxes to running water and air lines, etc.. I use this knife probably 50 times a day, every day. This knife has been amazing.
I watched this video during a random TH-cam rabbit hole day. After watching it, all I asked my wife and kids for Christmas was this knife. Everyone that sees it, wants one. Can't believe how much the screw driver comes in handy. Thanks for making this video, it sold me.
I've dropped mine 20 feet onto concrete with no destruction. The first model.
Honestly I think the screwdriver bit holder is a bit useless. More blades are more important on a knife... I have screwdrivers to be screwdrivers
I'm a lefty. Too bad my left thumb couldn't open the blade.
Me too
I'm sure they could design it to be reversible just like my M&P40 hand gun.
Me too, but I just use it right handed. If they made an ambidextrous version, I would jump on it. Lefty only version, I probably would not.
Works reasonably well using left index finger. Not as handy as using your thumb, but been testing my 1500 compact left handed.
The only major difference using it lefty is that you open it and close it with the tip of you index..finger positioning is the same no matter what hand you use..trust me...well made..worth it knife..i can only speak for the O.G. version tho👍👍
Add a simple LED. Perfection in your pocket.