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Milwaukee Fastback Folding Utility Knife — the pocket tool for the uncle who fixes things
Milwaukee FASTBACK Folding Utility Knife (48-22-1501)
Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose
Perfect for
- Opening boxes
- DIY and repairs
- Everyday carry
- Under $20
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Why this gift works
The Milwaukee Fastback Folding Utility Knife (48-22-1501) opens one-handed with Milwaukee's press-and-flip mechanism and takes standard utility blades that change without tools. It has an all-metal body, a notch for cutting cord and strapping, a wire stripper, a wire belt clip and a lanyard hole, and it comes with one general-purpose blade, per Milwaukee.
Every family has the uncle who ends up opening the boxes, cutting the zip ties and fixing the loose thing at the party. A jobsite-brand utility knife is the tool he will actually carry.
Who is this gift for?
Great for
- The uncle who fixes things
- Moving and unpacking days
- A workshop or truck
Think twice if
- He flies carry-on only
- He wants blade storage
The catch
It has no blade storage and comes with just one blade, it is a bladed tool that cannot go in carry-on bags, and Milwaukee does not publish its length or weight.
Skip if he already carries a utility knife he likes, or flies often with carry-on bags only.
Key specs
| Opening | Press-and-flip, one-handed |
|---|---|
| Blade change | Tool-free |
| Body | All-metal |
| Extras | Cord-cutting notch, wire stripper |
| Carry | Wire belt clip, lanyard hole |
| Model | 48-22-1501 |
Worth knowing before you buy
- The 48-22-1502 version stores spare blades.
- Add a pack of spare utility blades.
Why we like it
- One-handed opening
- Tool-free blade changes
- All-metal body
- Wire stripper built in
What to look for in a utility knife
- Blade change. Tool-free changes mean he keeps a sharp edge.
- Body. Metal bodies outlast plastic.
- Carry. A slim clip keeps it in a pocket without wear.
Questions people ask
Yes.
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