FASTBACK™ Hawkbill Folding Pocket Knife
Features
- Stainless Steel Blade Stays Sharp
- Liner Lock Secures Blade
- Durable Wire Belt Clip Reduces Pocket Tearing
- Press and Flip Opening
- Hawkbill Blade
- Tether Ready Lanyard Hole
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Pocket Knife
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Knives & Blades
- Product Length:
- 7 in
- Handle Type:
- Folding
- Handle Material:
- Plastic
- Blade Material:
- Stainless Steel
- Blade Type:
- Hawkbill
- Blade Thickness:
- 0.12 in
- Blade Length:
- 2.45 in
- Product Group:
- Hand Tools
Milwaukee 48-22-1525 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Does the Milwaukee 48-22-1525 knife lock open?
It does. The FASTBACK hawkbill folder uses a liner lock that secures the blade in the open position, so the blade will not fold back on your fingers mid-cut. Release the liner to close it.
2) What is a hawkbill blade good for on an electrical job?
The Milwaukee FASTBACK 48-22-1525 uses a hawkbill (curved, hook-shaped) blade, which pulls material into the cutting edge instead of pushing it away. That shape is what electricians reach for when stripping and scoring cable jacket, cutting Romex sheathing, and slicing rope or shrink wrap. For flat push cuts on cardboard or drywall, a straight-blade folder or a utility knife is the easier tool.
3) Can you open the Milwaukee FASTBACK hawkbill knife one-handed up a ladder?
Yes. It uses Milwaukee's press and flip opening, so you can deploy the blade with one hand while the other stays on the ladder or the conduit.
4) Will this Milwaukee folding knife tear up my pocket like other clip knives?
The 48-22-1525 carries a durable wire belt clip rather than a wide flat clip, which Milwaukee specs as reducing pocket tearing. It also has a lanyard hole, so it is tether ready if your site requires drop prevention for work at height.
5) What is the blade material on Milwaukee's 48-22-1525 hawkbill folder?
Stainless steel. That is the practical choice for tradespeople working in damp basements, mechanical rooms, and outdoors, where a carbon blade would spot. Milwaukee specs the blade to stay sharp through use.
6) What part number do I order for the Milwaukee FASTBACK hawkbill knife for facility tool crib stock?
Order Milwaukee Tool 48-22-1525. That single manufacturer part number covers the FASTBACK hawkbill folding pocket knife, so there is no handing, size, or finish choice to specify when standardizing it across a crew or a facility.
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Does the Milwaukee 48-22-1525 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Milwaukee 48-22-1525 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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