Milwaukee Survival Knife? - Sharp Saturday

I finally bought a Milwaukee Duct Knife to see if it would make a good survival knife. I ran it through all my standard testing and the results might surprise you.
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[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

OK, Here's the FULL version after I only managed to get half uploaded while on vacation.

[@2TLJ]

I’m an HVAC tech. I’ ve used one of these on the job for a while. You can beat the crap of this knife. Its held up great to all kind of abuse that you shouldn’t do to a knife. You can’t beat it for the price

[@Redshomested]

Yup

[@EVILTWINUNO]

Got one in my bucket organizer Hvac forever lol

[@harolddavis4138]

What metal is the blade?

[@aj20100608]

@@harolddavis4138the website for Home Depot just says stainless steel like there other fixed blade while there more expensive one around 70 bucks is AUS-8

[@benphillips3693]

I’ve used this knife for 2 years now. No problems at all. I do pro lawn and landscape work. This knife does it all,from cutting trimmer line and plastic pots to branches and weed roots. Even bagged a few moles and a snake. The sheath is great it retains the blade and doesn’t jam-up. Made a little Velcro retainer strap to wear it as a boot knife. I would give it an 8.5.

[@Literally_Deez_Nuts]

Guess I'll have to buy one now. I have a Milwaukee fastback folding utility knife with the locking screwdriver. I modified the retention for the phillips head/flathead reversible bit. I changed it from a wire thing that I didn't really like to magnet epoxied in the bottom. It works great and I have beaten it up thoroughly. I carry it just about every day. Milwaukee makes surprisingly good knives. Who knew?

[@justinwilson2595]

Been using this blade for 20 yrs doing HVAC. Can't button this blade.. honestly any knife is better than no knife. I'm so use to this knife. I'll give a thumbs up even if no one else will.

[@timhahne3894]

I've had one of these (different brand) for years. Great truck knife. Cheap, sharp, cuts seat belts like butter if needed. My son is in the HVAC business and got it from him. Free.95 is even better!

[@MI_Prepper]

This may be the world's greatest "fixed blade beater" knife. Pretty impressive honestly!

[@mitchellerickson9836]

Has a better grind than most Benchmades 😒

[@jhtsurvival]

Benchmade is over priced

[@arthurmernard5879]

@@jhtsurvival benchmade is a cult

[@Grey-Rock]

Agreed. Didn’t Benchmade make some anti American remarks recently? I thought I heard something to that effect.

[@garyjohnson3081]

@@Grey-Rock bench made helped an Ohio police department destroy guns. Donated to democrats that are against the 2nd amendment.BENCH-MADE SUCKS!!

[@csh6220]

Any store that sells this knife should send you a commission check for the increased sales this video will produce. I was surprised at how well it performed on wood. I imagine it would also shine on fiberglass/duct work. Thanks Brian. It is a real bargain.

[@Bigsmegma44]

Nice review. Just ordered one with free shipping. Thank you

[@WaganTech]

I've seen this every time I go to HD, keep thinking about getting one. - now I'm going to pick it up! Thanks Bryan!

[@TurnipGreen]

I have this knife and use it for HVAC. It'll cut anything you put in its way. The serrations are amazing on cardboard and thermopan. It'll cut OSB like a saw. The brick layers have even borrowed it to cut watermelon and came back raving about it. It's bad ass for sure

[@squirts1]

🤣 "cut OSB like a saw" 🤣 No it won't.

[@Hungrybird474]

I believe it. I’ve been using one of their utility knives Milwaukee 19 out to fast back for 10 years in construction. It’s still using it

[@jacobbruns4579]

I've had one of these in my car as part of my survival kit for about 8 years now. Never used it for a darn thing but all of my thoughts about it aligned with yours and many others in this comment section

[@JimRodgers]

I used that knife for trimming batts of fiberglass insulation. It worked well, nice clean cuts. Works well and is very affordable.

[@jorgefernandez6407]

Been looking at that same knife for years. "Never" gave it a second till now. I can always use a good utility knife, especially for fishing! GREAT REVIEW!!! Thank you...

[@kbjerke]

That's a nice little knife that I'll definitely consider for the emergency bag I keep in the van! Thanks for the review!

[@auricgold2501]

I had been looking at this knife for a while too, so I got one about year and a half ago. Wasn't thrilled with the sheath, but it is not unusual to have a great knife come with a so-so sheath. Love the sharpness and balance and light weight. I didn't test with a ferro rod because I'm more interested in it's use as a low cost fighting knife. Thank you for the fire test! Mine was under 20 bucks at the time. Inflation! Milwaukee Tools has a number of knives that are of interest outside their intended use.

[@DL-ij7tf]

I know they have a couple folders and fixed blades in D2 steel which are probably pretty solid knives for any use - outdoor, hunting, hard use, etc.

[@rossogden9920]

Fighting knife? 😂

[@auricgold2501]

@@rossogden9920 Yes. Improvised weaponry has been an area of research for years. I'm especially interested in how a person can become armed quickly for either not a lot of money or when traditional weapon are not available. I wouldn't underestimate this knife, it has some good qualities of a fighter: very light and very sharp. It's certainly better than a butter knife which, in the right hands is more effective than a $500 Emerson in clueless hands.

[@bobashmore6442]

Glad to see the end of this one, I really wanted to see the balance! Thanks Bryan.

[@monaangeloutdoors514]

Wow! Cool tool for car or get home bag. Thank you for the great video !!!

[@poetwp975]

That’s a budget combat dagger if I ever saw one. I’ve never seen a company market a dagger as a workman’s knife. In a lot of states it’s illegal to carry daggers.

[@frenettaoneal2482]

It’s a tool. Thanks.

[@DShiflet01]

They aren't "marketing a dagger as a workman's knife", it IS a workman's knife. Hvac guys legit use these on the job, as tools, not weapons.

[@ronaldinnewmexico1912]

@@DShiflet01 A double-edged blade with a spear point is a dagger. That's what daggers are.

[@DShiflet01]

@@ronaldinnewmexico1912 No, those are features of a dagger. Definition of dagger is:"a fighting knife with a very sharp point and usually two sharp edges, typically designed as a thrusting or stabbing weapon". This knife is not a fighting knife and is not "designed as a stabbing weapon". It's a tool that shares features with a dagger and could be used like one, but isn't, itself, a dagger.

[@nunyabizness3882]

Glad I don't live there

[@christopherpaige406]

Hey G-Paw Bryan! Hope the family is well and you're lovin up on that lil nugget of joy? Great review as always sir!

[@smuckwap]

I bought one of these at our Home Depot last year for the same reason. What I like about it is that it's tough, sharp, and if I lose it or it gets stolen, it's easy to replace. Awesome knife.

[@brianfolding40]

I always enjoy your knife reviews, especially the inexpensive ones that surprisingly perform quite well. As others have said, you should be compensated by HD for helping them sell the heck out of these utility knives. I'll probably go grab one of these today and throw it in my truck. It'll come in handy in my lawn care business.

[@NicholasBrule]

I have been throwing these blades for years now. I bought 3 total. The first one broke inside the handle after an over rotation and hit flat against the target. There was no way to tell if it already had a fracture or a weird inclusion in the steel. Overall they have been great for throwing full spin and Russian style half spin.

[@TheMongo1357]

Well there ya go!!! Great video!! Thank you!

[@erolkavlakverizon6112]

I had a duct knife 20 years ago with wooden handle and no serrations. It was alright but no batoning.

[@papasfunnyfarm9703]

I purchased one of these knives to use to cut the twine and netting off of a large round Haybale. The first time that I used it it snagged on the tractor fender and broke the sheath. I was quite disappointed in the sheath but the knife was good.

[@dick_richards]

Works well! lol I've had one socketed into a spear pole for yeeears!

[@lukedawg357SIG]

Looks like a great deal for the money thanks for the fun review take care.

[@dragonslayer7587]

"Famous last words of a red neck" lol 😂 Many folks on job sites have this knife, NOW I'm going to have to get one for my get home bag... It's gonna make a great knife I won't care if I lose.

[@matthewshannon6946]

Good fun, Bryan!! Thank you!!!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@davidpayne6541]

Purchased a USA duct knife, Amazon , $14.00 wooden riveted handle thru blade. Trimmed wood back 3/4 inch in order to allow metal to extend through handle and improve balance. Not as comfortable as Milwaukee but much more durable and better thrower.

[@lucassmith2332]

Glad your doing this review. I've thought about the same thing with this knife since I've seen it.

[@dennisgauck7526]

I bought one of those quiet a few years ago and the package claimed it to be for working thin sheet metal(ductwork) ,an unusual combination of light weight and toughness not seen often.

[@tommilner2617]

I bought one of these to use as a beater knife around the house and yard. It's great for cutting up cardboard boxes, hacking at weeds, etc.

[@northsdad67]

My buddy just got me one for helping him water proof his foundation. Nice!

[@DHL4Jesus]

Thank you! Really enjoy ur reviews:)

[@randyogburn2498]

I have pretty much the same knife under a different brand. While I did buy it for ductwork it didn't take long to realize I had a pretty mean looking dagger that I could legally carry on the work site anyway.

[@davidlyndroguemaster]

I've had two or three of these days already and they are tough as nails I can open up a a can of whatever with a couple flicks of the wrist I have a k bar that does the same thing this thing keeps up with the ka bar no problem keeps its edge

[@MichaelR58]

Good review Brian , thanks for sharing , God bless !

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Thanks for watching!

[@yeetmaster739]

I’d be curious to see how the other Milwaukee fixed blades do now

[@mclyker]

Great stuff! Love the content as always. Used to be a member of Big Daddy unlimited. Now prefer Firearms Depot.

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Looks like a good knife for the money. Thanks for showing us and take care.

[@Errcyco]

So now I am into the hobby and know knife steels and buy hire end stuff. With that said, Fastback is my toughest button-lock and this fixed blade is the shit. I used it for six months hacking through the backend of GFRG.. nasty stuff. It refused to quit.. Still going strong actually.

[@OnTheRiver66]

Wow! That is getting your money’s worth. You may have sold a lot of these with this review! I like having serrations on one side, and a plain edge on the other. Many people dislike double edged knives but, like a double bit ax, two edges are better than one.

[@bds123087]

I have been wondering this for the longest time. Every time I’m at Home Depot I will stop and look at it and think to myself I wonder if that’s a decent knife

[@justinwilson2595]

Any knife is better than no knife in a survival situation. Not my go to knife outside of work. But I do HVAC for a living and that little beast is on my hip all day everyday honestly. Have 3 years in on the knife I have right now and it's still going strong.

[@JoeyOutlaw]

These knives are great I literally use it every single day at work. $15 at my supply house. Holds an edge well and is incredibly tough. Needed to be sharpened before i used it because the blade was just rough sharpened from the factory. It was def still sharp out of the package and ready to go im just picky lol

[@NicholasBrule]

Home Depot website claims it is stainless steel but a magnet sticks to the blade very well.

[@girthbrooks5078]

some stainless steel does stick to a magnet. real stainless steel would make a terrible knife.

[@mr.mickles]

Oh WOW. They updated the knife. Better sheath too.

[@barrybaldwin5535]

Funny story, being a cutlery guy for many decades, I had to purchase one also, just because. No comments, just added it to the collection.

[@TheFoodReviewGuy]

I love this, just a fellow dude hangin in his backyard appreciating knives

[@My_Bow_L.Y.F]

I bought one of them like almost 10 years ago. It sits in my tool bag.

[@thegreyghost2789]

Very interesting tool. If you were caught in an emergency situation and had to assemble some gear quickly, you would not be sorry with this knife.

[@jackbauer9077]

Love the sharp test! I have same industry standards as you, must shave hair off arm and cut thru paper. Great video.

[@Sharkman6275]

I've had one of these for several years. Being an HVAC contractor and mechanic for many years these kind of knives are awesome. In some states these may be considered "illegal" because it is sharpened on both sides.

[@justsnuggle]

Have a similar design duck knife I bought years ago. Malco brand. It has been my sod cutting knife for years. Cut circles around sprinkler heads pull the sod out in one big clump when I got to replace them. That Milwaukee definitely looks like a better version.

[@warblerblue]

This Duct knife is the Duct Tape of Knives.

[@oathtaker2768]

I like that 👍

[@tikkidaddy]

It'll even cut T REX BRUTE FORCE tape...and that's a mess!😆

[@larrykoroush6995]

I bought one to use cutting plugs metal detecting, but then thought I'd take the handle off and put wood or some other material on it and dress it up. Keep going Brian

[@jerrybowin5951]

I’m pretty happy with mine.

[@kristiecoleman8641]

Great show.

[@therighteousprepper]

Yes. I've had mine for a couple years now...I saw it on sale at Home Depot... I was originally looking for a sheath I could modify for holding my chisel in my tool belt which was just too wide... So the knife and sheath now reside on one of bags. I thought the same thing a good cheap knife for miscellaneous duties.

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

If Milwaukee colored the handle coyote and OD green or something, darkened the blade and named it tactical they could charge double lol. I did a review of a master force fixed blade a while back which is Menards house brand, it was alright but not nearly as good as that one 👍

[@zebradun7407]

I have one, the tip is brittle I dropped it and the tip broke off but as an edge the serrated works very well, I use it to open Feed bags.

[@DenneyKnives]

Nice, I like your testing facility.

[@JCOwens-zq6fd]

Ive had one of these for awhile & its mean. Even makes a monster of a thrower.

[@jorgefernandez6407]

Great review!

[@merellemain5835]

I bought one 2 years ago and still in the original packaging, great knife! Just saw another vid og it. Steel is good also.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Use that thang!

[@stevemick6569]

Great review .

[@frenettaoneal2482]

Be nice. We’ve been able to get away with calling this a “working tool” in places where long blade knives are prohibited. Thanks for reviewing this tool we use in our trades.

[@johnelder4273]

Nice, I have a couple of made in Taiwan knives and all have been of excellent quality.

[@jammintube57]

Well this is REFRESHING! It is great to see a good review on a name that we know, made well and doesn't cost $200 or more. It is easy to get hung up on the name brands, the types of steel, the handles... And they are all high cost $$$. And then I am reluctant to use the thing or get it dirty because of what I spent on it. I am happy to see a great knife that I can take everywhere, get it dirty, wash it off, and it's ready to go again. Boom! Thanks for the informative demo and info about the fully-encased full tang. After seeing this review, I am going to get one today. Thanks!

[@travisdent7009]

Check out Perkin knives.

[@protrump1285]

Got One, I Camoed it out, Magic markered the Blade black... The Baddest ass Sharpest full tang knife i own... It Works.

[@timothysloan5195]

Have had one of these for a couple of years a great knife for the money. I think I paid less than $20 for mine, maybe $17.

[@411Outdoors]

Love this channel 👍👍👍

[@BlastedKat]

Damn fine knife. Two in the shop, two in the boat, two in the house and one in the truck. It's that good of a knife.

[@bartjames100]

Bought one a year ago, thanks for the video I'm gonna throw it in my bag.

[@georgejens9559]

Very good knife👍🇺🇸

[@xxfaction6xx]

Good review of a unique knife

[@kuzinit2374]

That would make a good work knife for a diver with the two different blades in one

[@diamondwchamp]

Probably make a decent backup knife. I prefer the Extremus Camp Knife with Fire Starter - $15.99.

[@mikeogden5256]

Agreed! Awesome knife!

[@jerryknight257]

I'm going to try it as a dive knife

[@jerryodom7358]

This looks exactly like the KLEIN TOOLS knife for 20.00…..except their logo on handle…great knife for fish cleaning….

[@oathtaker2768]

Great video

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Thanks!

[@williamnewell7784]

Sold. I gotta have one in my truck too.

[@highsecurityagent8778]

Try the Craftsman pocket knife, it's switch mechanism on it, very good and robust.

[@oxxnarrdflame8865]

I like that it is full tang. I wouldn’t call it a survival knife but a good utility knife.

[@ed2335]

I like this knife!

[@drywallman1986]

Nice timing on mentioning our alliances lol

[@scottmcintosh2988]

Good throw !!!

[@anthonyhaney2269]

Brian you beat me to doing this because I have this knife I had to for the work I was doing and I thought of doing a video about it because I thought it would make good substitute if you were in a situation and broke or lost your primary knife but I didn't make the video obviously and now I don't have to and I didn't know if you were talking about the same knife or not but it is the same knife anyway they have another one that's like a butcher knife and you could have been talking about that one but anyway I never did make the video so thank you for making one to let people know that there are cheaper alternatives to higher in knives are they the same quality probably not but when you're on a limited budget you got to deal with what you can get

[@michaelmelling9333]

Excellent Review!!💥

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Thanks! 👍

[@KontrolledKaoz]

@@SurvivalOnPurpose Milwaukee has really been stepping up there game in the knife world. Who would have known they would be relevant lol. There tools and other products are top notch in my experience.

[@DasDutchman56]

Bought this knife on E bay. It would make a great fighting dagger.

[@tom_olofsson]

Got one. It looks a lot like a WWII fighting knife.

[@williamnewell7784]

I have eyeballed that knife too. I thought it was for cutting hvac duct tubing.

[@annaruyer4681]

question 1: whats the recording HD ore what ever. what screen did you us blue or green. Knife is to light, that don`t make the edge

[@silentstryker1590]

Looks nice

[@alanrice39]

I like it, I’ll get it, can’t beat it for 20$.

[@bartcornelius7717]

Probably a great self defense knife but I wouldn't choose it as an outdoor knife.