I have all of the Milwaukee fast back knives. My current favorite is the newest one that has a screw driver built into it. It has come in really handy having both a knife and a reversible screw driver always on my person.

Had the first gen Fastback and liked it a lot, but the blade would occasionally release while cutting. Got the current version right after it came out and absolutely love it. Use it all the time. Don’t see myself switching anytime soon, unless of course Milwaukee comes out with something even better!

I really appreciate you pointing out the blade angle when it’s fully opened. It’s a deal breaker for me, and I wouldn’t have caught that in the package. You’re good at what you do, homey! Keep ‘‘em coming.

I've been using a Fastback II for about 10years now. Same knife! Gone through around 4-500 blades and three pocket clips but still the same original knife. That in and of itself makes the Milwaukee king!

I don't know if you guys are aware or not but the fastback does have a magnet built into the blade storage that keeps your blades from falling out as well.

Thanks for this. Had a hell of a time finding the blade storage on the Irwin.

I have not used the Irwin but 8ve had the Milwaukee fastback for years, love it, and I have never had an issues with the blade release in my pocket. Maybe some times under intense usage but that's few and far between.

Another great one TRZ👍👍👍 I can see how the Irwin might be the choice for many but I'm sticking with the basic small fastback. Mainly because it is the perfect sized utility knife for having on you at all times as it's slim and small enough to pocket carry without being annoying and it's still big and robust enough to hard use unlike those really small compact folding utility knives.

My favorite is the fastback with the scewdriver. I've had it for years, never failed. Please do a video on it. Watching your videos from Piedras Negras MEXICO. Keep up the good work.

I've been using the same fast back for 4 years and i don't feel a need to change. It still works great.

I bought the Milwaukee Fastback 2 pack deal when you posted a deal video around the holidays and absolutely love them.

Milwaukee has/had a Fast Back utility knife with 5 blade storage as well. I used to use it, but went with the 1 blade storage, screwdriver model, because its better in the pocket for me.

I've got the Fastback with the screwdriver and I love it. It's Amazing how many times I need one of those throughout the day. Mine doesn't have the fancy blade storage dohicky but I'm cool that.

I got a 3 pack of the Kobalt button lock utility knives on sale. 2 of the smaller ones one large and they're pretty frigging sweet. Super lightweight and have held up nicely at work.

So… the Irwin is my favorite hands down… but I tend to carry the smallest Milwaukee version because it’s just the lightest 😬. But as far as changing the blade, and comfort I like the Irwin for the win… finally, one time, lol

Why Milwaukee Tools did not have you setup in a Superbowl commercial this weekend is beyond me!!! Thank you for the info, I'll probably buy both.

I still have my 5 or 6 year old original fastback and it perfect still. Only had to tighten to screws a few time s over the years

The 1505 is by far the best feeling and you can use the screwdriver as a prybar. Plus it's a fun button lock, I carry it more than my spydercos.

I have used the Fastback for a couple years. Mostly cutting up a ton of boxes at work. I used the Husky before, but I like the one handed opening of the Fastback. I also think I'm still using my first blade. I just run a file over the blade and put the edge back and it stays sharp several days. The blades are the best I've ever had. I don't bleed red mainly because everything is overpriced except around the holidays and then only some tools have a decent price. I buy for quality not name, that's why I'm in multiple platforms. Nobody makes the best in every tool.

I have 2 fastbacks that came in the 2 pack about 3 years ago. One is the smaller version that locks only straight out and the other locks in 2 positions; straight and angled. The angled is perfect for roofing. And with 4 or 5 blades on board you can keep straight and hooked blades if you want to carry only one knife. I carry both on me and use em both everyday on the job. The og fastback that locks in 2 positions with 4 o5 blades in storage is still the king. IF you can find them.

Fast back with The screwdriver is a win every time love and pray they never discontinue I don’t go anywhere without it! McGyver would own one and that says everything 🤣

I don't go anywhere without my milwaukee fastback and it's really nice in the pocket and I've never had an issue with the blade coming out in my pocket. Also I can put 5 blades in it too.

I have tried many, but I went and bought a bunch of the CTC utility knives. Everything I wanted - pocket clip, lanyard hole, locking blade AND survived a lot of falls onto cement and tile floors. Lifetime warranty and under 10 bucks.

I definitely prefer the ergonomics of the Irwin, it just feels better in the hand when cutting. I still use the Milwaukee 6-in-1 though because of the versatility with the screwdriver.

Hey Clint @ToolReviewZone, What razer blades for the flip out knives do you find yourself using on a regular basis? I’ve been using the Dewalt Carbide utility blades in my Milwaukee Fastback for years now and can’t imagine using anything else.

48-22-1502 fastback holds 5 blades in storage, using a magnet. Has the wire stripper notch on the blade holder and cord cutter cutout in the handle. Nice try by the Irwin though, maybe next version will add more features.

Hey Clint, big fan and keep on with the great videos, but I think the DeWalt DWHT10429 is the best, I’ve used all the other knives and I definitely prefer the DeWalt! Great grip, great blade angle like the Irwin and it’s dirt cheap!

I use the husky serrated blades in my new fastback & it is definitely a game changer !

I have a bulit one, it doesn't fold, you slide the blade out. The great thing is when your blade doesn't cut anymore you just take it out, slide in and out and a new blade comes from the storage (which also holds 3 to 5 blades)

Try the masterforce one from Menards. Not only does it have blade storage, it has auto blade feed. Love the channel by the way

Good comparison video. I still say the Lenox LXHT10601 is my favorite utility knife.

Screwdriver on the fast back seems hard to beat, and using the flat head side as a pry bar has really come in handy.

I have the previous gen Irwin kni with a liner lock the actual but that holds the blades looks the same as mine with is a concern. Soon as I got it I would have issues with old blades feeling stiff to realise after a few months it stopped releasing the blade at all. At Christmas I got the fast back that holds 5 blades in Handel and i this k I will be fast back for life

Hey great vid. I'm can store 4 additional blades in my fastback.

I’m picking one up and trying it out. The increased blade storage is HUGE !

Irwin is badass I used one of their boxcutters for a couple years when I was welding. I pallatized, wrapped the pallets in plastic and stuff too. Still got it the anodizing is rubbing off but still fine. I like Milwaukee stuff too. Drive a truck and not a fan of the city, sorry if your from Milwaukee. Seriously if your from Milwaukee and you want out you have my thoughts and prayers.

Oh wow brilliant video big milwakki fan in the market for a new knife will definitely buy the iriwan

It's hard to beat that fastback . I still have the first fastback the one with the big wire style belt clip. Only problem was the belt clip wanted to snag on stuff. I took the old style belt clip off and put a smaller one on never had a problem again. I got a couple older style irwin knives they just don't feel as good in as the hand as the fastback. I have a cheap kobolt knife that's actually not bad you should check out one of those knives . Great show as always 👍

I like how the Fastback feels in my hand. I have the unfolding Irwin, and that is very nice. I guess I now have to buy the folding one to compare.

I am a huge fan of my fastback. I use the 5 in 1. I was wondering if anyone had a link to what double ended bit would fit the fastback? I lost my bit when I dropped it with open.

Irwin seems to be missing the “wire cutter” piece the Milwaukee has at the bottom of the handle, which I like for opening up packages with sensitive insides I don’t want to cut, like those rolled up mattresses

I used a fastback at work and had to buy myself one. Im not concerned about it opening in my pocket. It takes a firm press on the button, and when its released it reapplies pressure to hold the blade. The blade only swings freely with the button pressed. The Irwin looks fine, I think the grip is the biggest factor.

I love the milwaukee fastback but I'm actually curious about this Irwin. My reason is I'm an electrician and how I grip the knife too strip big wire I've had the blade come out of the fast back...

The thing I hate about both of them is the wire belt clip. I currently carry the Fastback, because it has a screwdriver, but the best belt clip IMO is on the Kobalt knives.

I have a newer gen milwauke ai ay fastback and it has storage for 5 blades! I had jusy assumed that all the fastbacks with on-board storage had room for 5.....but that Irwin does look sweet!

I like the one I remember to grab when heading out to work (electrician). Can’t go wrong with either.

I miss the amazing kobolt ones. I've had mine for 10yers!! Just lost it. Still worked like new.

Fiskars pro folding utility knife from Lowes you should take a look at. All metal construction, secure blade lock. I personally think its a tad better than the fastback series. Only downside is lack of blade storage. But there is no denying the knifes performance

Thanks Vince !!

I used Irwin knives for years, always loved them until I found the Milwaukee!! I would never switch back. Nothing against the Irwin just like the Milwaukee much better!!

Cool Product Update Clint 😎

Milwaukee fastback new gen knives store 5 blades as well, which I’ve got, but still use my older gen, lol

Nothing beats the fastback with the screwdriver and reversible screw tip.

Your Reviews are So much more informative and entertaining than VCG reviews

My Milwaukee holds 5 blades. My coworkers have stolen several from me. Great knife

I purchased a dozen old school Stanley utility knives back in 2005 for under $20. They still work for me although I've lost about 7 of them over the last 15 years. I have no need to replace them. "Agnel" eh? Ha!

TRZ! You got to get the Mil-wauk-i-a Fastback with Blade storage, Blows this thing away...Has a magnet in the storage slot, 5 blades, aint going NO WHERE....And anyone having any issues with the Milwaukee's blade "falling out" in their pocket, Either has a defective blade release button and/or they are storing the knife fully open in their pocket and accidentally hitting the button. When the knife is folded, the blade release is hidden, You cannot get to it if you tried! I LOVE my Milwaukee Fastback (with 5 blade storage) It's my EDC for work, etc. I also have the Fastback that includes a 1/4" hex tip that folds out. Can't change my mind!

Still love the Milwaukee. But the one with the screw driver is the best. I use it countless times a day for things. Do you know of any way to get a new tip that's like the it comes with? Great videos

Where would I get the Erwine utility knife? Never heard of it before, looks good though.👍

By the way loved your live video with Vin of VCG construction.

Irwin looks nice. Bought two packs of the two pack of the Milwaukee knives because I love it so much. I’ll pick up a Irwin just for giggles. Wonder if it’ll be more comfortable on a pitched roof when your all sideways like the knife haha.

Best fastback is the one with the screw driver. It is amazing and really cool tool to have with you at all times.

Cool review

You had me at ER - WINE 😂

Have the Irwin. Really like it. Also have a kobalt. Also nice knife.

The fastback just feels amazing in the hand. Feels even better if you jettison the clip.

The selling point for me on the milwaukee was the fact that it had bronze washers on it. It is the only utility knife I have found with bronze washers. Every other utility knife I have seen had the plastic washers that are going to gum up way more quickly than the bronze. Just like a pocket knife. Quality knives have bronze and the Walmart knives you grab have plastic.

Aluminum is not magnetic, and yes your face is that of an angel I can’t lie. Love you dude

So, what do I do with the Milwaukee utility knives I bought on your recommendation? Does Goodwill take them? I'll take the one made in the USA.

I miss the Gen. 1 or 1.5 fastback that had 2 positions for blade “lock”, 1 was curved & 2nd was straight. Wish still made that version but they dont

Irwin shmirwin ....I have the current (I think) metal body fastback (48-22-1502) with blade storage and it holds 5 blades Real Nice Like via a strong magnet.

I like the new fiskar utility knives. The only downside is they look dirty pretty fast but the blades last a long time.

The fastback with the bit driver, that’s my go to for drywall bro 11 out of 10 times do the math. Vance is wrong!

Been using milwaukee fastbacks for past 5 years or so, but recently stumbled on a Husky Utility knife at Home Depot with same quick release button mechanism and just had to buy it to try it out. Been using it for past few weeks and so far I think it's extremely nice but not better than milwaukee, probably second best utility knife. Stores 3 blades, nice meaty zinc (I think) handle, and fairly straight profile with 2 extra notches that fixes blades in 90 and 45 degree positions. The one big downside compared to milwaukee is a blade change mechanism. It doesn't just slide in and out of a holder with a press of a button, you have to slide button back, then lower one side of the holder to expose whole blade, then lift up the blade. A bit more cumbersome, but other than that the knife seems to be real nass like.

I’ve had a fastback for years hart also has one that’s pretty much just like these

I grade this Irwin the same as I grade VCG construction. Second best. Tool Review Zone Number One.

I do like all the Milwaukee knives. However my current favorite utility knife is the tough built utility/scraper knife

The fastback has a secret place on the inside of the handle for an extra blade. It’s on the right side and it locks in place.

I see lots of models that have straight and bent models. Maybe Irwin will listen and offer both as well!

You may want to take a look at the folding Fiskars Pro utility knife. They have it at Lowes as well as the blades.

The thing I like about Irwin is it doesn't have that stupid notch in blade holder that gets caught on plastic protection that I use all the time

The Milwaukee 48-22-1502 utility knife has the option of 5 blade storage that’s what I use every day. Nothing against Irwin but I agree I like the straight shaft of the Milwaukee

The Dewalt utility knife like that is great aswell can store up to 5 or 6 blades easy

Have ya seen the Milwaukee 6 in 1 , you will love it ya

I’m so confused Clint, I use my Milwaukee Fastback with Irwin blades, I think THAT is the best knife on the market, best of both. Irwin make great blades, Milwaukee make great knife carcasses. So I reckon I’ve found the best combo. Reagan ding blade storage my fastback stores 3 blades at least,if not 4 but maybe the euro model is different?

I had an Irwin that had the built in bit driver that had bit storage and blade storage I loved it and lost it 😭

Man I was thinking of getting a Milwaukee Fastback ( the one with the philips head and flat) $20 at the Depot. Seen Husky and Irwin’s version, and stalled on my purchase. Holy crap, man all y’all got it wrong. So for quick deployment get a cheap Kershaw with an Emerson wave feature (not too many steels to pick from, but recommend the D2 steel version). Seriously, there is nothing faster than that, but for something more razor, I absolutely love the Toughbuilt Utility Knife. No, I am not talkin’ bout that corny one that flips from a standard razor to a razor scraper (cool, but anyone that scrapes knows that your blade has got to be perfect for most applications). I do dig the versatility. Naw, what I am talkin’ bout is their one that holds 5- 6 spares in the rear of the handle, and 5 - 6 up front with a button for quick change. I bought them in a set of two with 50 blades at Lowes fer $11, no kidding. There is no way I would trade one of these utility knives for 3 of the best Irwin or Milwaukee Utility knives. No lie. Not saying that it is better, just is faster with respect to the change of blade, and what… 10 - 12 additional blades! I wish I knew the name of the exact kind I have so I could share it with you. They look like a standard retractable utility knife (gray and black in color), but if you need to change out your blades often, there is no substitute. They ran me $5.50 a piece. Wouldn’t sell them for $50. Yeah, they are that bad ass!

They are both real nice like!

I don't think people complain about the blade releasing in your pocket.. it happens when you hold the knife near the blade for more control and your index finger rest right on the release. I still love all my fastbacks must have half a dozen by now.

As much as I like the Milwaukee, I use a DeWalt for work travel because of the blade storage. I can kill a blade pretty quick cutting stretch wrap and boxes. I may have to try one of those Irwin knives. Is there a Milwaukee that has blade storage?

I bought a Dewalt knife last week and I hate the damn thing the screws are always loose on the pocket clip, so I will be buying a new knife this weekend...... 👍

Honestly, when I use a Sheetrock knife (or box cutter, depending on whom your working with), I'm pulling out my Kobalt non folding, BUT 10 blade with auto-reload feature. That thing ROCKS! Because, when I start going through replaceable blades, I'm LUCKY if 5 lasts me more then a half a day.

“Face of an Angel”? That was my first thought too. 😂😂

Although some won't admit it, the color scheme does play a role in what tools you choose. some like neon green, while others like yellow/blk or red/blk.

1901 Fastback will always be my favorite

Milwaukee fastback compact is my daily. Perfect size

So your saying that the Irwin fastback is just a (cut above) Mil-walk-I-A? No matter how you (slice it), they both are pretty dang good. Sharp review.

Could you review the new Makita Util Knife by any chance? I heard good things ab it.

It's been through 2 fastbacks the blade release broke and couldn't get the blade out

Personally I've always had a dolphin knife and they are just brilliant for strength comfort and usability and I prefer having the fixed blade and body it just feels much more reliable