Is the Fiskar Pro a Fastback Killer? Totally unexpected.

I review the Fiskar Pro Folding Utility Knife
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[@jimcarriesa1911]

Project farm is my goto when I am looking to buy something.

[@diytoolreviews8278]

I have bought more things on his recommendations than any other source. Heck, a lot of times I buy stuff I don't even need cause he recommends them.

[@trunks2505]

@@diytoolreviews8278 Same here. I bought/replaced certain tools based on his reviews. Overall, when it comes to tool reviews & variety of different brands head to head along with a review just about every week, his channel has been very informative & entertaining to watch especially when the tools get put through abuse. Just a few times I thought certain abuse tests make no sense but rarely.

[@markchidester6239]

That guy is awesome. Probably an engineer is my guess.

[@TNBushcrafter]

One thing to mention if you don't. Fiskar's has an awesome warranty. In the states it seems like it is more honored then some people I've talked to in the UK. I have many, many Fiskar's tools and I have had them send out new replacements, no questions asked. I email a picture and that is the end of it, one shows up in the mail. I mean they have led the way in many crafting, logging, and gardening/landscaping tools. They are also one of the oldest companies and had a huge impact on the Finnish agricultural industry.

[@diytoolreviews8278]

That's great to know. I have to say, it's not a very popular brand in the US and this is only the 2nd Fiskar's tool I have owned. I hope to see more of them in the big box stores.

[@alansmith7626]

I LOVE Fiskars products and you are spot on about their warranty! I was very pleasantly surprised when I contacted them about my telescoping loppers, one of the lock mechanisms broke and I wanted to but a replacement part--they sent me an Entire new tool! And, did not want the old ones back...amazing to me

[@TNBushcrafter]

@@alansmith7626 yeah that's funny, one thing I had them send me was the telescoping loppers as well. The one handle wouldn't lock anymore.

[@johnwilliams8654]

I bought one of these about 3 years ago and it's still going strong. With some nice blades I almost don't need a pocketknife.

[@Sun_Downer]

You could fix that belt clip by taking it off, sanding the tip to make it smooth, then bend it up to give a larger opening.

[@staceythompson7259]

I’ve had the Fiskar Pro for over a year & I love it also. I took the clip off, adjusted it to my specs & now it works great. Their tools are made for hard use. The ergos are designed for comfort & cutting proficiency.

[@patrickgivens4900]

Lol, I ordered the fiskars knife too after seeing it perform on project farm. I've loved it the last two weeks, and the boss is always borrowing my knife now. The belt clip on it is great and I've found all sorts of great places to stash it. Love that knife.

[@andrewjbloom]

I love my Fastback but am always looking for an excuse to pick up a new tool, will be picking one of these up for sure

[@diytoolreviews8278]

The perfect number of knives to own has always been "one more".

[@cefgil3905]

The tirant utility knife is awesome! Expensive but nice!

[@justinevans9057]

I just took off the pocket clip and bent it out a bit with pliers and it was perfect

[@l0veall]

it might be worth giving the pocket clip a little bend so you can get it in and out easier

[@buzztoole4751]

Looks like the belt clip will be fairly easy to remove and I don't like belt clips that much anyway. If it's nice and smooth so it doesn't irritate the leg while in the pocket, is easier to conceal and shaped so as to make it easy to quickly feel it correctly oriented in your hand and deploy with great speed, now that's good.

[@Fr.VeniceLAI]

Great looking and definitely sleek. Do you bringing it with you, while going to sleep ??

[@chrisp.5272]

Work in a lumberyard, got a basic FastBack, but getting the Fiskars Pro and Exceed Designs V3 for EDC. A few other people have Milwaukee Fastbacks and I don’t want mine swiped or mixed up with my coworkers. I’ll use both and test them out with some hard use. I’ll get the Dewalt blades as well thanks to Project Farm’s video, and with cutting plastic banding every day.

[@davidrogers3016]

Wouldn’t trade my fastback for any. Spare blade , screwdriver bits and 1/4”” drive make it on awesome tool

[@pyrosmoak53]

Right once I saw there was no bit driver I was like "nah it's not a fb killer"

[@billwilliams9897]

No doubt, this vid popped up in my feed, as I'm not even subscribed yet. But I'm going to go buy a fastback, because I need that screwdriver bad lmao. I had never even seen one until now. I kept on waiting for him to show the screwdriver on the Fiskars but nope. I was a sheetrock and metal framer for decades, so I doubt comfort is going to be an issue for me.

[@PatriotPaulUSA]

Get a pair of pliers and adjust your belt clip, no big deal. I have to do it on ALL my knives. I wear heavy duty pants and the pockets are about double thick as normal jeans. Don't do too much go at it slowly and I haven't found any clip I 'make a bit larger or put a bend in the end if you dont want it larger in the gap. Thats why we have tools isnt it? To make adjustments sometimes :)

[@PatriotPaulUSA]

I have the matching breakaway knife that takes the huge long breakaway blades. Its just as nice and its a beast for cutting and shaving things down when you need more blade !

[@duncdunc76]

Personally just switched from my all time favorite which was the Milwaukee compact Fastback to the newer 6 in 1 because of the extra features and most importantly the extra blade storage. The compact is the best size for its also awesome button actuation mechanism, but the 6 in 1, even though a bit larger, has won me over with the extra features and blade storage. At least as the best edc utility blade. Fiskars makes some great stuff. I own several of their axes and saws so I have no doubt that the utility blade is quality, but it seems to big to carry in pocket every day imo. Especially since the pocket clip is not nearly as nice as the Milwaukees. But ultimately the extra blade storage and multifunction of the 6 in 1 just has the Fiskars beat handily, at least for edc purposes imo.

[@patrickmuraszewski3606]

Belt clips are nice but I work in the trades and I don't ever see anyone clips to there belts .I know I don't. I use my level pocket or my tool pouch . I also was skeptical after viewing project farm ,but after seeing this I'm definitely going to pick one up thanks.

[@lostcat9lives322]

Same here. I love traditional folding pocket knives but I carry a fixed-bladed knife with sheath and keep my pants pockets free for other things. Large items in my pants pockets tend to be uncomfortable during a day of labor and a sheath'mounted tool is easier to access and put away.

[@mjac8373]

Great review just got back from Amazon. Fiskars has that orange/black combo on their other hand tools, it is indestructable.

[@stephen_b6069]

Great video i had the fiskars before i ever owned a fastback always thought they were over hyped but after i bent the pocket clip a little i loved the fiskars until it started falling apart my rubber grip started peeling off and then my screws fell out at work i found one in my pocket but lost one and couldn’t find a replacement so i bought the 1502 metal body fastback with the 5 blade storage and have never looked back i love the way it feels in my hand and it feels less bulky but has blade storage which i hated not having extra blades on me at work cutting boxes all day

[@Traderjoe]

If I had a choice between the fastback and this, I would pick the one that has more features like the screwdriver.

[@hificat101]

That Milwaukee button location looks like it would be easy to accidentally engage if gripping it tight. Why put it right over the choil like that? But the Phillips attachment is pretty nice. All hail Todd.

[@Knoxx1025]

the fat knobby handle is perfect when your hand starts cramping. and that thumb stud on the back spine is perfect for hitting with a hammer to do a hatchet job on something. I dinged up the blade latch pretty bad doing that, but it still holds them fine. just a bit harder to wiggle out.

[@experienceprecision5406]

I switched to a 20cv folder and straup it when I get home. Give it a try 👍You get great economics, a knife you can be proud to show off and you don't have to buy blades anymore. But when I do big drywall jobs I use a hatchet that has a hammer on one end. That's how I was taught anyways. Thank you great review 👍

[@dixonqwerty]

I have that exact Fiskars model and I threw the belt clip away. Wasn't gonna use it so now it is even more ergonomic and a bit sleeker. I have just seen a smaller fiskars pro utility knife that looks amazing.

[@kjv633]

I stuck a flat heat screw driver where the screws are on the belt clip and gave it a slight bend fits my belt perfectly now

[@mattheath3963]

Take a flat head or chisel, bend the clip away from the knife, it will fix that tight low profile issue with the clip...have to do the same thing with the belt clips on my fat max tape measures to help them easily clip onto my tape clips on my bags for work

[@carpandrei7493]

Just earlier saw a video about this Fiskar knife (on bzeug's channel), and is seems that the clip on it is much better suited for molly loops (hope I spelled that correctly) than belts and/or pockets.

[@Metal_seer]

Thanks for the review. Other YT videos rank it at or near the top, mainly for its god ergonomics. Fiskars has bedn making hand tools that fit your hand for a long time. I carry my knife in my pocket, so I don't care about the beltclip. The less obtrusicve the better. I just ordered one for $16 and change because I'm impatient. Hope you'll test Fiskar's claims for its blades, so I can decide if they are worth a premium price.

[@CmdrCorn]

All I know is you guys are my type of people either way... Anyone who even appreciates the magnificence of the Fastback is good to go in my book.

[@jacesun5790]

I have the small version for work ... I Love it!

[@ВладимирРаст]

Не понимаю почем fisker убийца fastback? Fisker может только резать, fastback - еще имеет удобную отвертку. Удобство ножей при нагрузке - оценка субъективная. Я не режу этим ножом ничего такого, чтобы рукоять fastback мне мешала или была неудобной настолько, чтобы поменять его на fisker

[@paulmorehouse9455]

Looks like some one could do a mod since the FISKARS clip unscrews ? - they make a bunch of really weird / futuristic sewing blades and scissors for anyone wanting to see some really futuristic designs by FISKARS

[@markchidester6239]

Love my Milwaukee. Smaller one fits in my pocket well and I always have it. That one is $13 on Amazon. They have many different types also. It's in my list now.

[@jacksmith2315]

Ya ive had a few fastbacks. The older one s blade storage i cant find anymore. I use the old one wo storage for awhile, right before xmas i bought the one w the screwdriver and the compact ina pack for $20. The one thing i dont like about the screwdriver one is they added blade storage, but only ond blade fits. Still a great knife. I like the compact a lot as well. The original has the more heavy-duty feel, but they're all great

[@Albertcortes66]

I did a video on it vs a different one. Best knife I have. The clip is tough but stay in your pocket nicely

[@Hoosierdaddyjones812]

I ordered 2 of these for 12.95 a week ago. I had to look for a bit to find at that price, but you can find em.

[@keithdunn6354]

I have bent many belt clips so that they work better. Easy fix.

[@anonplayer8529]

Fiskars uses the same colour scheme on almost all its tools, axes, rakes, kitchen knives, etc., and the rubber is quite resilient atleast on kitchen knife handles. It does not get sticky with normal use and care. If the Milwaukee belt clip is not copyright design there is high probability that it might find its way on Fiskars too, they don't hang themselves on locked designs but do a lot tuning and tweaking on their products.

[@robertobonano3553]

Being a Fiskar fan for years! You should see the new tools for the Garden that I saw at Walmart, new tools that I never seen before.😉

[@meboyotube]

Have you tried the one with the fixed blade and folding guard?

[@bekanimal]

Yah he did a review on that one a few months before this one

[@meboyotube]

@@bekanimal awesome I will check it out!

[@gruss5157]

Squeezing so hard your white-knuckling it just like granny on the steering wheel great video to thumbs up

[@JohnDoe-yg6ed]

What about extra blade storage and a screwdriver?

[@diytoolreviews8278]

Sadly no. I think the extra blade storage was a big miss because the form factor the knife is large enough it could have very likely accommodated that without much change.

[@JohnDoe-yg6ed]

@@diytoolreviews8278 I mean the Milwaukee can only hold 1 extra blade if I’m remembering correctly so it’s not like it has that much of an edge over it but yea they totally missed the mark. Maybe they will remake one with boy a driver and storage. That would be sweet

[@duncdunc76]

@user-ox7hh9zs4f I'm pretty sure if you ask most people who carry a pocket utility knife they would say that having an extra blade is clutch in so many situations. So many of us I think forget we've already flipped the blade and then are in the middle of a cutting task and realize we need a fresh blade and when we go to flip the sucker we're like dang it. But when you've got another blade hidden in the handle it's so nice.

[@CmdrCorn]

I dunno, maybe a fullsize Fastback would do just as well. I especially like the thick one with the extra blade holders on it. I mean I like a tiny blade holder too, but for real work I'd take a fastback or the Fisker thing over a cheap fixed Stanley...

[@bvictory5698]

I just buy husky blades in the double pack at Home Depot when they are on sale, maybe change blades every other day or so in my line of work. Cheapest way to get 200 blades that I have found.

[@DarkGT]

I bet the company had their best month in terms of sales. STONK!

[@jerrykelly8860]

It is not the only one out their that is made i have one that has a round opener instead of a screw.

[@dannyparrish724]

No screwdriver, I’ll stick with my fastback. Great review though. Thanks

[@joe-dp3ng]

And the pocket clip is what I love about the fiskars not an uncomfortable one

[@diytoolreviews8278]

Yeah, if you don't ever use a clip then this one is actually ideal.

[@trunks2505]

I bought both the fastback & Fiskars Pro knife a week apart from each other. I prefer the clip on the fiskars a bit more. Both are somewhat uncomfortable in the back pocket but the clip seem better suited to hang on a belt loops.

[@joe-dp3ng]

@@diytoolreviews8278 I wear work pants not jeans they are thinner and the pocket clip works fine for me

[@rollypollyguy3976]

I've gone back to my fastback. At first I started noticing the lock up notches on my blades were looking buggered up when swapping out the blades on the fiskar. Shortly after the blades were sliding out when cutting beads or what not, and the locking mechanism would pop itself up. My buddy's is still going strong and I might of just ended up with a lemon...

[@diytoolreviews8278]

I've heard some great thigs about Fiskar's warranty. You might wanna give them a try. Supposedly it's a no questions asked replacement. If you do, please report back here and let me know.

[@rollypollyguy3976]

@DIY Tool Reviews Good looking out! Hats off to their customer service. I reached out to them, they asked for a couple pics, expressed their apologies for the lemon and got my address. Bada-bing bada-boom I got a tracking number for the replacement all in the same day. All in all, painless process.

[@diytoolreviews8278]

@@rollypollyguy3976 sounds about right with everything I’ve heard from them. Glad it worked out!

[@christopherdecker8171]

For me personally, I am not a fan of any of the free falling/closing knives. I got bit by the Fastback twice. I love the Lenox for most things at work, and a Gerber EAB in my carry bag and in my pocket outside of work. The Lenox is super solid, and closes like a slipjoint.

[@davyvoortmans5678]

You must trie the cold steel klik n cut folder that a utiliti knife

[@davidfernandes920]

I found the belt clip on the Fastback to be an issue. Doesn't provide tension to keep it clipped to my pocket

[@jacksmith2315]

Really? Ive had 4 dof fastbacks, still have 3, never had issue w beltclip

[@kirivanyam5969]

Clip placement was annoying my hand so I took it off, sand down the bump and connected a 5 layer snake knot lanyard. Lanyard helps with pockets placement and retrieval.

[@alyxchristophe4385]

Can you bend up the end of that belt clip?

[@MeMyself-jz9ms]

Nope. Still doesn’t beat the fastback for me. Especially the new 6 in 1 with the improved bit driver with the bearing on the socket. I love how well it clips in my pocket and deploys so fast. And around the home I love having the bit driver too.

[@alexcouch4297]

Check out the Gerber prybrid

[@stevebrewster701]

comparing apples to oranges, I'll consider when they add the bits

[@jiggilowjow]

i have both knives. and the milwaukee fast back is waay better. i like the fiskars blade release but the fluidity that milwaukees knife flips out with is with out equal. ive had almost every utility knife there is and milwaukee wins hands down. just like most of their tools. milwaukee is in a differnt zone than any one else. their r&d department is freaking killing it!

[@diytoolreviews8278]

Not sure if you know this, but the Fiskar is adjustable. So you can fine tune the opening speed. I should have covered that in the video but forgot.

[@j-sonS]

I have both too. I like the mikwaukee better too. The addition of the screwdriver is superb.

[@GM-gc8gg]

Out of stock on Amazon right now, although the Marketplace scum have it for $25.48. $12.98 at Lowes.

[@diytoolreviews8278]

Yeah Lowe’s is your best bet right now. Sucks that the price jumped so high so quick. Project Farm effect. 😂

[@diytoolreviews8278]

Good news it's back at $12.98!

[@GM-gc8gg]

@@diytoolreviews8278 Well, sort of. I ordered a second one but the ETA is February 6. So apparently they're not really in stock.

[@TheTnstick]

Needs a one blade storage

[@ophirb25]

You can't have it all. If the belt clip would be higher, it won't be as comfortable to squeeze and it will hurt your hand....

[@ОлександрЧабаненко-ы5т]

Just got this knife. It has no plastic in it. Only metal and rubber

[@Ruudwardt]

Fisker? Not many people find your video googling for Fiskars tool.

[@diytoolreviews8278]

Oh man! Thanks for that great catch! You're the MVP!

[@cameronchicken8439]

idk about the fiskers but the fastback sucks. the only thing i like about it is the screwdriver. the button sucks the pocket clip sucks its hard to get out of the pocket and the screwdriver is the best function

[@willieb918]

I broke my pocket clip on my Fiskars they sent a new knife. Amazing.

[@jimwhite2893]

It doesn't have a screw driver or bit holder of any kind so I'll stick to the fastback

[@Soulreaver6]

No nut driver ,no spare blade, no good clip, no sale

[@brucejoyce454]

Fiskars are usually awesome

[@rickyhurtt5568]

None of beat the white Irwin exchange a blade. Made like a real utility knife. Of course I really don't worry about the satisfying click, ssssooooo

[@gator83261]

Cool.

[@curtisb2129]

The blade is moving because it's a dewalt blade I have the milwaukee that has the blade storage not the screw driver it's alot more comfortable to use

[@leefottler4744]

Dude, I watched for 2 1/2 minutes and you didn’t say chit. Lots of words and close to 4 minutes to get to even opening the Fiskar. Moving on.

[@76_Red_Pills]

and "even tho its nice and tight, its also big and round" (Milwaukee Beltclip). Typical; Wisconsin.

[@diytoolreviews8278]

lol. Nice and tight, big and round. Best of both worlds.

[@cplively]

$3 on clearance at my local Lowe’s

[@lakerman3242]

The Fisk pocket clip sucks. Just to bulky to carry.

[@vandoortega9347]

Fiskars es más bonita y comoda la empuñadura..me gusta más ..

[@michaelwells7348]

I’ll buy one!! I always kept a Fixed blade in my framers tool Bags for decades.... but I’ve been @ Too many years to wear those much anymore ... So I’ll go on your recommendation ( I have NEVER been let down ) by a Friskers product in my life... ~ ~ (P.S)...[ Amazon wants ( $6 ) just to Deliver it .....]

[@GeorgeLathem]

A year later and it's 2x the price now 😢

[@ks-hg5vo]

I bent the clip out on mine a tad . Much better

[@DiabloBlanquecino]

No screwdriver and that’s what puts the fastback over the top of others

[@jakeoutdoors9600]

I own a Fiskar axe. The steel is such a poor quality I will never buy another Fiskar product.

[@diytoolreviews8278]

Axes are tricky. I have gone through a dozen before I could find a good reliable one at a reasonable price. I'll do a review of it soon. Stay tuned.

[@ernieg]

its a no for me , i need my bottle opener and the screw driver fastback for the win.. My opinion

[@andylange4805]

Milwaukee winner!

[@hartilife]

Trying to watch this on my TV and it's the same comparison to the belt clip. Not sure why I can't watch your video full screen. Hate is a strong word over abelt clip. Never use that word in a review. What you mean is dislike.

[@diytoolreviews8278]

Thanks for the feedback. I have tried watching this one on my tv and didn't have an issue, but KZbin has been kind of buggy lately with TVs.

[@jeffl9956]

Lliikee a glovee!

[@grayrecluse7496]

He ain't working with those soft hand's.

[@manleeman5212]

10 min to say the belt clip

[@josephbonafe9283]

its not a belt clip its meant for aprons and tool bags

[@TheChico868]

It doesn't have a screwdriver and can opener. I'll pass

[@manleeman5212]

Get to the point man 2x speed wasnt even enough

[@oscarlightnerjr278]

Geeeeettt tooo iitttt already

[@scottmcintosh2988]

Fisker owns Gerber knife company !

[@moondrop_5019]

Fiskar is expensive and ugly, but if you hold it once, you can't go back😂

[@harrydrury4734]

TOOK YOU SO LONG , .... TO PRESENT SOMETHING NOT SO SPECIAL .

[@karllager2214]

It's yuge

[@tsetsivito]

Fiskars is for profis.

[@tammeyruiz3856]

You are all over and talk to much

[@samuelmarmolejo4378]

Pocket clips with big ends like the Milwaukee will get caught on stuff constantly and fall out of pockets losing your knife if u r me in a ceiling or crawl space absolute deal breaker for me since it doesn’t carry well as a true pocket knife

[@YOU_CANT_BE_THAT_STUPID]

That's where in the middle of the blade is for the new cutter / scraper design

[@nuttboxxx]

I thiught the same then I just used a flathead screwdriver to pry up the clip an eighth of an inch (problem solved)...now I won't go back to any other knife...I bought 4 more for spares. Lol

[@2ballsyourjaws]

You must be some bougie home diy guy who wants to be a contractor. You nick pick the most insignificant things about tools.those of ua who really work know that durability and reliability are what matters. Funny video though i appreciate the laugh