I'm an HVAC guy, and I use this knife everyday. I cut everything from plastic banding, Insulated flex, thermopan, and cardboard. I even shave down 2x4's, and the serrated side is excellent for shaving down OSB. That knife is a beast! It'll make electricians and plumbers step back when you pull it out 😂😂. Oh ya, and it once carved a watermelon too 🍉
I've been using it for about 6 or so years in a duct shop. It's been used to cut, pry and even been smacked with my tinners hammer like people baton wood. Still holding up fine and sharpens easy. Well worth the money
@garyhempel6316 Some of the other guys use different versions of this knife. One guy I remember had an old Malco. I remember it being a pretty good one too. I thought his sheath seemed better, but he showed me it was coming apart
I work building maintenance at a college. I love this knife. It’s the best thing for fiberglass ceiling tiles I’ve ever used! Also, the Milwaukee name on the side seems to put more sensitive minds at ease. 😂
I've always thought the really expensive ones were more like buying a Rolex when a time will do. Showing what you have got and maybe a little steel snobbery. I've used 440 for example for decades and it still works fine for me.
I just bought this knife. I am not in HVAC but got it after watching this video and I am very impressed with this knife. The one I just purchased varies slightly from yours. My handle is completely red, it also has a smaller hand guard and the sheath is different. The handle is hard plastic and kind of slippery but I will fix that with a paracord wrap. Thank you for the video as I have a good knife for only $20
Being in the HVAC industry, I can tell you our duct installers prefer the Klein and Malco Duct Knives, they have solid stainless pommels for hammering and cost about the same as the Milwaukee. Dexter Russel makes a nice Carbon Steel working dagger with their 6010 Sticking Knife though its runs around $50.
Dear Knife guy, I too recently bought a Milwaukee duct knife for like $15 at Home Depot. Questions 1) why the square hole at the rear of the handle, lanyard? 2) ON the package it gives a cancer warning. Why is that? Once bought an extension cord with the same warning. The clerk said that means in a house fire the plastic would give off cancerous fumes. It this the case with this fine example of a knife. I am a beekeeper and sometimes remove bees from various places in a home. The old wax is as tough as shoe leather, but no match for this knife. Jim Rish
I actually saw this 2 years ago in Home Depot and bought it, still in the original packing. One of the best I've seen! I am so glad someone else saw this knife/blade, going to get several more! BTW, I collect knives.
It's a great design. I'm an hvac tech, I have the klein version of this knife and it not only has a full tang, but has a fully-integrated metal bottom made for hammering on. Also, it's 20$ as well.
A Klein tool that doesn't cost double? I was an aspiring apprentice once upon a time, and the thing I learned the fastest was such things as hammering on tools that can handle it. I still carry the very large Klein flat screwdriver with full tang in my bags and use it like a chisel, punch, coat rack, etc... Also vinyl tape. My EDC always includes a roll of electrical tape now too. It's compact and stretches to do many more things than duct tape...
You beat me to it. I love my Klein duct knife. Can cut my seatbelt and break my car window with it cuz of the metal bottom if an accident occurs. And I drive over that bridge in Louisiana everyday. Yep. That bridge.
Picked up one of those a year ago. Liked it so much I bought one for each vehicle I own and of course one for my toolbox and one for my person. I really like this knife.
Glad to see your one of us that don’t just judge a knife by the maker’s name, the price or the steel. You can see quality and usability of inexpensive knives. Those of us who can’t afford those $100+ knives can still get fully functional knives for a whole lot less. I for one refuse to pay even $100 for a knife. The most expensive knives I have : one was $70 and the other was $80. Both were hand made the rest of my knives were much less or a few I made myself.
Wow, Dennis you have a good point. But I have two benchmade switchblades, very pricey, very well made. I have a huge supply of 20 to 60 dollar knives for work/survival
Bought one several years ago when it was $19.99 at H.D. Have used it primarily as a garden/yard tool. Have abused it but it still looks fine. I expect it to outlast me.
I work at Home Depot and I’ve bought 2 of these knives they are great at cutting almost anything and I can say I could confidently trust my life with this knife even in a survival situation. Obviously this knife isn’t intended for something like that but I would still trust it and most importantly the second generation of this knife is even better the sheath is more refined and less rattling. The blade handle has changed slightly but still a great knife for the cost no doubt
I have Klein Tools version and, despite it's crappy sheath, I like it better, The Klein's grip is the traditional boot knife oval with rubber cushioning material so it gives me a better grip
That’s a bad ass looking knife. I bought a Milwaukee knife smaller than this from Ace Hardware for like 10 bucks. Super sharp and came with a plastic holder. This one looks even better.
I bought one to use laying sod, it's still sharp and not any bit a joke! Love it as a handy man I use it for various tasks. Also like it close to me when I'm driving in town, I pity the fool who might try something as this knife is no joke! My edc is a Leatherman wave, however as a secondary tool it's such a versatile piece!
It is a tool, designed to cut duct, I use mine to open feed bags for the dogs and horses. It is brittle, I dropped the knife off a shelf and it hit point first into a plywood barn floor and it broke the tip. It does cut well, fairly hard to sharpen but the serrated edge is a good cutter. Overall it is worth what you pay for it.
Watched this the other day. I work as the lead delivery driver at a feed store. All of us carry knives (mostly fixed blades) and love talking blades and steels. Picked this up last night and damn, this thing is awesome!!!
I got this knife from a Milwaukee Rep at a company "show & tell" as a swag gift. It was for a power company and i really liked it. Striped many wire insulation from underground cables and used the other side to clean corrosion off wires. Absolutely love it
Glad to see like-minded folks. The duct knife is a great everyday carry, and also follows the law of being a tool, in MN. (As I understand it) Thanks for posting!!
I just bought one of these and discovered it makes a great junkyard knife! The serrated edge slices thru thick hoses, fan belts and seat belts too, no sweat. I’d hate to lose it or forget it at the junkyard, but if I did, it wouldn’t be the end of the world for the cost. I’ll likely buy another as a spare, or give as a practical gift.
I've had this blade for a few weeks. It's full tang is even stronger than I thought it would be . Made in Taiwan and using Japanese AUS -8 stainless steel / very decent steel. The handle does not conduct electricity. Not surprised that some military and civilian EOD guys are using this blade. Thanks for your review and all the best.
I shy away from double edged blades and even saw backed blades because they sacrifice the ability to batton and to use as an improvised draw knife. That said, it looks like a great tactical choice that would be accepted when other large fixed blade knives might draw unwanted scrutiny. Also, the price point makes it very acceptable as something to have handy as an alternative to preferred EDC when the situation calls for it.
I think saw teeth on blades often get in the way for my purposes and, really, double edge for the most part. I wonder, though, if you could cut a short piece of green wood maybe an inch or two in diameter, drive the point into it by batoning on the end of the handle and then have a handle on both ends to use it as a draw knife. Tearing up a baton doesn't bother me because I'm generally not using a carved maul just a section of tree limb, etc. so if it gets chewed up I'll just pick up or quickly cut another one. Maybe I am just trying to justify, to myself, picking up one of those Odinwolf daggers because I really want one.
If you’re buying a knife for its ability to baton then you’re buying the wrong tool. Get a hatchet for god’s sake. Even the cheap ones baton better than any knife you’ll buy. Think you can pick up a gerber hatchet for 20 bucks or so. And it won’t make you cry when it gets damaged. Tired of people thinking they need to spend 100 bucks to abuse their knife by using it to baton.
@MrResin-xk2mf Because a stinking belt are woll not draw unwanted attention, right? We're discussing a draw back on a knife that is otherwise likely to pass scrutiny because it's clearly more a tool. It lacks an ability that some, including myself, find desirable. It may make up for that. That's a debatable issue. It's inexpensive enough to buy for situations where you might choose it to kit yourself out to appear non-threatening and innocuous. I'm fairly confident that a chopping tool would fail in that role. Even an Estwing hammer hatchet combo would draw attention outside of a toolbox.
@@MrResin-xk2mf Hey, you can be 'tired' of it all you want but some of us enjoy a knife that can baton. Our money, our knives, our business. Sure, for heavier chopping/splitting I'd use a tomahawk (prefer them to hatchets or small axes) but for lighter splitting - to make kindling, etc. - I'll take a knife that can baton over a hatchet/axe or even tomahawk any day. It has nothing to do with 'not knowing better'. It is an intentional decision and, in those cases, if one CHOOSES to baton then a knife that CAN baton IS the 'right tool' for that task.
@@JAB671 Hey, you can use knives as toilet paper for all I care. Maybe not the ideal tool for the job, but that doesn't sound like it's a priority anyway.
I’ve kept that knife in my truck for well over a decade now. I’ve used it at work for years through 2 different trades (HVAC, pest control) It has served me well. I live in NJ so a knife that looks like a “tool” is a little easier to get away with carrying, especially when you work a trade and have other tools. this knife is a solid all around knife. I would throw it into my bag when I had to work in the projects, i definitely felt a bit more comfortable with it by my side. Throws well too (edit: I see you throw it as well, it is nicely balanced isn’t it)
Got a couple some time ago. Though my favorite is the one i did a handle mod on. I added a custom epoxy coke bottle shape handle (1500lb per/sq in) making it into a combat dagger.
Duct knives are no joke. HVAC guy here and honestly these double sided partially serrated chunks of steel get every job done. Wood and whatnot be damned! Mines a Malco but I do love me some Milwaukee tools.
As an hvac guy I can assure you duct knives are tough and also very easy to sharpen guys do it in the field on concrete all day long. But the Malco or Klenk knives are the best in the business and they are also in the 15-20 dollar range.
The secret is out, when I saw them at Home Depot, I thought wow, this is probably the best knife out there. Someone should make a video and tell everyone, especially at $23, I have 3!
I've had the Malco version of this knife for a decade & it pretty much shrugs off the abuse that I foist upon it. Lately I mostly have been using it to remove old, rusty, plaster embedded, expanded metal mesh. Mine also has a pommel.
I’m going to buy one and use it for snorkelling. Most of the dive knives have small handles and I have large hands. It’s stainless, it has a lock to keep in place. I’ll fashion a belt and I’ll be good to go. I have a Milwaukee flip knife which I use everyday at work. Once I finished my holiday, I’ll have a tool. Thanks for the review.
This is a damn good knife everything he says is spot on I whoop the shit out of trees in my yard never had to sharpen it once its probably the most reliable knife you can get for 20 dollars for all around use it literally outperforms 300 dollar knives it is strong and balanced I regularly compare it to my 300 to 500 dollar knives and it does everything they do I cant stress enough how great this knife is
it sucks for cutting insulation, which is what a ductman would primarily need a knife for. for that, i use an olfa 25 mm razor knife. the duct knife you show, i think it was originally designed by malco, and was for cutting ductboard. ductboard is outlawed almost everywhere now, i doubt many people are still installing it. it's great as a throwing knife, but as a work knife, i think there are better options. i've been a ductman for 38 years, and throwing knives even longer than that. the milwaukee knife is a great throwing knife.
I wonder how it compares to the Klein DK06 Knife. I wish the duct knifes came with a little nib cutter on one side of the hilt to cut the wire in the flex duct, and a little duct strap holder on the other side of the hilt. It would save a lot of time. This looks like a really good knife for thermopan.
This knife is my favorite to bring camping, Lightweight and stays sharp. I've had mine for awhile and its never let me down and i mean im not shy with it and its never bent or chipped and i only have to sharpen it two or 3 times a year. This knife proves that you don't need to spend a lot of money to get a decent knife even though the bushcraft knives are great to.
Seriously! Im seriously thinking you should be literally begging for a therapistbto actively seek you out! Explain to us exactly what it was that precious little, slight, god send of a baby tree did to you personally that justifies you broadcasting its MURDER for all yo be equally horrified over! Oh my lord...my lord help me, somebody please.... i think i might have just ruptured a brovary! Maybe a 3 Brovaries! Its just... too much.
As a former pregnant man who identifies as a Nero divergent jellyfish with a splash of non binary and the pronouns of perpetual victim, victims and most likely to be a victim I was offended by the entire situation and anything that anyone may have thought about or may think about! Please save the tranzz trees and whale’s as well as the gay frogs!!
I have 1 in every vehicle and in my "go bag".. great double edge knife for ANYTHING... Ive used this Milwaukee duct knife for years.. EXCELLENT fighter.. Ive been trained in Martial Arts since I was 6y/o.. I grew up in the private contractor security business in south FL. Ive done "work" on 4 continents.. so, I KNOW what Im talking about.. The Milwaukee Duct knife is a GREAT knife... doesnt hold an edge well but for $20 its the best.
Just got my first house, only bought a milwaukee m18 drill so far. But I saw that they have some knives including a folder with an emerson wave. It made me want to stick with a milwaukee line of equipment because I like that congruency. I used to throw knives back when I lived with my parents but it was tough finding time for in apartment living. After seeing this duct knife, I'm 100% getting a few before they realize what a great product they have and up the price. Would much rather walk around with this than some 100$ blades. Much more willing to use and lose too.
This cracks me up so much cuz I collect lots of really nice knives but used one of these for years as a general contractor and I thought I lost it. Last week I was cleaning out my storage unit and I found it and got so excited. I found the old plastic click in sheath in an entirely different box too. This things a beast I’ve abused it so much it literally still had drywall mud stuck to it but it was still sharp 😂
That would be a good knife for canoe trips and such. At the price I wouldn't cry if it got lost or broken. A good sharp knife has saved my life more than once on rafts and boats. High visibility and looks tough. also noticed the blade stops shy of the hand guard for your thumb to rest.
This seems to be a good knife. I don’t like double edged knives but do admit this is a good price for a quality knife. I’ve seen a Midwest duct knife for about half the cost ($12.50)that is full tang but the sheath is nylon.
I've had one of these for years. Mostly for landscaping and gardening. Not only is it a great knife. It's one of the sheaths I've ever seen in terms of practical usage and carry. They also sell a smaller fixed blade thats real nice.
I saw that knife at my local Home Depot and thought about it but I didn't get it, but know thanks to you I'm definitely picking one up. Thank you for the video.
I have one I’ve had for years incredibly useful, broke the tip off using it as a prybar but it’s fine cuz now I can use the flattened tip as a flathead now
I've had this particular knife for quite a while. I use it for cutting rope sometimes even extension I have a habit of taking old extension cords that won't work as chords anymore and cutting the ends off of them and braiding them together to make a whip-like braided rope I also make my own walking sticks, nothing too fancy but the knife is great for whittling some of the ends if I want to whittle them down to be thinner so I can put different handles on them The knife also works great for cutting linoleum tile if you have some kind of straight edge to guide you. Obviously it's not meant to be a razor blade or a saw so there are certain tasks that either a razor blade or an actual saw would do better for but all in all this knife is definitely a lifesaver. When I'm not using it for work I usually keep it by my bed for a self-defense knife if needed in the middle of the night.
I've got duct knives that I've had for 15 years now. They are some of the best all around work knives and I have yet to break one. Chipped handles here and there but the worst I've ever done is bend the tip a bit by prying on stuff. Not something a knife should be used for but it was there and it did the trick.
I used one of these for 30 days to trim GFRG 20’ in the air on a scissor lift. I couldn’t sawzall or sand cause it was in a functional building and you can’t have feberglass dust all over. Anyways.. that knife did so amazingly well for the abuse I put it through, it started this whole knife hobby for me. Five years later and I have spent far too much money but oh well, knives are sweet. I’d never buy I knife like this again, even for work. I’d get a Morakniv at the same price but, this is the knife that lit the fuse for me.. and it was actually in 2020 so not quite five years yet.
Sold! As an AC guy usually I do not get a duct knife for DUCT work when you can cut Duct board with a .98 serrated dollar store throw away steak knife but this one in my go bag is a no brainer!!
I started buying Milwaukee knives because it hurts loosing an expensive one. The box cutter style and folding. But they perform well on the job. I sharpen it a little more often than an expensive blade, it’s the only drawback. We don’t have the knife you’re using in my town yet, but as soon as we do…
I found one of these at homedepot for 19.99 plus tax but what I can say is I carry this knife with me when I go out hunting & fishing. I have yet to have it fail. I also have another milwaukee knife full tang hardline, I use it as well. both knifes are flawless they are great knifes for the money.
Just bumped into your channel and subscribed. I found out about this knife from a friend where we were using it to open a whole bunch of bags of concrete. Couldn't believe how it held it's edge.
Duct knives are great. Only sort of legal double edged blade u can have in canada! Have been using a Klenk brand one for 10yrs, not sure if it's full tang but it's done exceptional for not having taken abuse.
I do metal detecting for a hobby,in the Midwest. I’ve been using this knife for the past three years dig holes cut a little material or whatever I need in the Field. Absolutely outstanding especially for the price. Great buy and you can’t go wrong.
Ive had one for years. I gave it a torture test. Throwing it into a tree stump did bend the tip slightly. Very slightly. I would rather it bend than for break. It works great. Great way to carry a knife on a jobsite.
Same as you, i was intrigued by its looks and had to buy it. I rehandled it to some imagination of mine, with stacked leather and aluminum hilt, butt, and custom sheath. Its a great knife.
Menards sells one as well Masterforce duct knife. I bought one a year ago and I agree with you. I have used it for everything but what it was intended.
Mine lives in my toolbox, but more importantly, it gets used a lot. Poke, cut, pry, and bang on stuff as needed. Several years old and I haven't managed to break it yet. Can't ask more of a tool than that.
Milwaukee tools are actually made in China. I bought one of their drywall knives. It is a very well-made knife. So, I researched where these tools are manufactured. And, they are indeed made in China.
I’m an electrician and I’ve seen this knife and the Klein version so many times and I want to get it but as a work knife it’s not as useful as a utility or Hawk bill knife for stripping wire. But after watching this, I’m gonna get one cuz it’s tough, inexpensive and worth every penny! Thanks!
I got 1. I found it left behind in a renovated unit I was inspecting. I was confused what it was even meant for… even thought it might have just been a promo, but after researching it I see how it could be useful for hvac workers. Its in with my hunting gear currently lol ohh! Also, believe it or not I have another milwaukee knife I found in an abandoned apartment. Its same construction but its shaped more like a fillet knife but with no flex. It sharp as a razor… its in with my fishing gear but itd be better suited for skinning due to the lack of blade flex
I’m a full time hvac service technician with a trusty Milwaukee duct knife. It sits in my work van and I use my esee 4 at both work and in the wilderness when I need a fixed blade 😂
try the keyhole saw its nice as well. I got both and if needed its a combat knife a hunting knife. And the blade is some quality steel. And yeah for 20 bucks its a steel of a deal. It works well in your tool box. It does rock for duct work.
I bought one just like it made by (Klein tools) in 1 week the tip broke off. I also have a Milwaukee knife,single edge. Great knife. Getting one of these. Thanks for the great review!
This knife caught my eye couple years ago at HD. So I eventually picked one up. It's a great tool for camping/ hiking. Saw, trowel, camp chores. It has actually replaced a much more expensive " survival blade" from a name brand. Only issue for me is the handle is a little thick for my particular hands.
I looked for the Milwaukee on Amazon it was 38.00. I found an Estwing for 27 or 29 and it's razor sharp and excellent quality. I can't compare it to Milwaukee cause I don't have one but j7st saying the Estwing is nice.
I'm an HVAC guy, and I use this knife everyday. I cut everything from plastic banding, Insulated flex, thermopan, and cardboard. I even shave down 2x4's, and the serrated side is excellent for shaving down OSB. That knife is a beast! It'll make electricians and plumbers step back when you pull it out 😂😂. Oh ya, and it once carved a watermelon too 🍉
So was i
I love the blade ! But it isn't a true full tang knife its a flat rat tail lol
I've been using it for about 6 or so years in a duct shop. It's been used to cut, pry and even been smacked with my tinners hammer like people baton wood. Still holding up fine and sharpens easy. Well worth the money
how does it compare to the old malco duct knives?
@garyhempel6316 Some of the other guys use different versions of this knife. One guy I remember had an old Malco. I remember it being a pretty good one too. I thought his sheath seemed better, but he showed me it was coming apart
Imagine being cold, wet and miserable on sentry duty and getting nailed by a Milwaukee Duct Knife.
SOLD!!
Lmfao i would do anything to see this knife featured in a war/combat movie 😂
@@GarrettsGear WOLVERINES!
Ah ha ha ha 😂 🤣 😆
should of ducked... the duct knife.... that wasnt ducked
I work building maintenance at a college. I love this knife. It’s the best thing for fiberglass ceiling tiles I’ve ever used! Also, the Milwaukee name on the side seems to put more sensitive minds at ease. 😂
Excellent point.
Getting one tomorrow.
@@tummypierced Hoo Wheee! Same here! (as my wife says, "Boys and their toys.")
Was it made in Milwaukee?
It's funny seeing a $20 knife from a non knife company being executed well. Makes you think twice about those $200 and up pieces
I couldn’t believe this thing, and I can’t believe even more than it took me so long to get it
I have the Milwaukee fastback 6 in 1 and it is an incredible edc.
Getting this one and the 9.5 full tang they have that’s a fixed blade as well . Same price ! I love the color of you drop it you find it.
Great info
No kiddin. Dang utube reviewers are killing it selling,reviewing chiner made crap. D2/G10, blah blah blah , blah blah🔪🔪👀✌️🇺🇸🍔🍔
I've always thought the really expensive ones were more like buying a Rolex when a time will do. Showing what you have got and maybe a little steel snobbery. I've used 440 for example for decades and it still works fine for me.
I have been using Milwaukee tools for more than 30 years and never been disappointed.
I just bought this knife. I am not in HVAC but got it after watching this video and I am very impressed with this knife. The one I just purchased varies slightly from yours. My handle is completely red, it also has a smaller hand guard and the sheath is different. The handle is hard plastic and kind of slippery but I will fix that with a paracord wrap. Thank you for the video as I have a good knife for only $20
Being in the HVAC industry, I can tell you our duct installers prefer the Klein and Malco Duct Knives, they have solid stainless pommels for hammering and cost about the same as the Milwaukee. Dexter Russel makes a nice Carbon Steel working dagger with their 6010 Sticking Knife though its runs around $50.
I'm curious about this dexter Russell. Website calls is a sticking blade for processing rabbit and birds. Do you have this knife? How is it?
Love my Klien 💯
Dear Knife guy, I too recently bought a Milwaukee duct knife for like $15 at Home Depot. Questions 1) why the square hole at the rear of the handle, lanyard? 2) ON the package it gives a cancer warning. Why is that? Once bought an extension cord with the same warning. The clerk said that means in a house fire the plastic would give off cancerous fumes. It this the case with this fine example of a knife. I am a beekeeper and sometimes remove bees from various places in a home. The old wax is as tough as shoe leather, but no match for this knife. Jim Rish
Those warnings are so strange haha! Hard to say. The lanyard hole would prob be to loop some paracord through to make sure you don’t drop it
Thanks @@411Outdoors
I actually saw this 2 years ago in Home Depot and bought it, still in the original packing. One of the best I've seen! I am so glad someone else saw this knife/blade, going to get several more! BTW, I collect knives.
It's a great design. I'm an hvac tech, I have the klein version of this knife and it not only has a full tang, but has a fully-integrated metal bottom made for hammering on. Also, it's 20$ as well.
A Klein tool that doesn't cost double? I was an aspiring apprentice once upon a time, and the thing I learned the fastest was such things as hammering on tools that can handle it. I still carry the very large Klein flat screwdriver with full tang in my bags and use it like a chisel, punch, coat rack, etc... Also vinyl tape. My EDC always includes a roll of electrical tape now too. It's compact and stretches to do many more things than duct tape...
You beat me to it. I love my Klein duct knife. Can cut my seatbelt and break my car window with it cuz of the metal bottom if an accident occurs. And I drive over that bridge in Louisiana everyday. Yep. That bridge.
Yep, have them both and the Klien is where it's at! 💯🏆
Picked up one of those a year ago. Liked it so much I bought one for each vehicle I own and of course one for my toolbox and one for my person. I really like this knife.
Glad to see your one of us that don’t just judge a knife by the maker’s name, the price or the steel. You can see quality and usability of inexpensive knives. Those of us who can’t afford those $100+ knives can still get fully functional knives for a whole lot less. I for one refuse to pay even $100 for a knife. The most expensive knives I have : one was $70 and the other was $80. Both were hand made the rest of my knives were much less or a few I made myself.
Wow, Dennis you have a good point.
But I have two benchmade switchblades, very pricey, very well made.
I have a huge supply of 20 to 60 dollar knives for work/survival
Knew nothing of it...but I'll damn sure pick one up tomorrow! I love how the sheath can clip or belt on, too
Bought one several years ago when it was $19.99 at H.D. Have used it primarily as a garden/yard tool. Have abused it but it still looks fine. I expect it to outlast me.
I work at Home Depot and I’ve bought 2 of these knives they are great at cutting almost anything and I can say I could confidently trust my life with this knife even in a survival situation. Obviously this knife isn’t intended for something like that but I would still trust it and most importantly the second generation of this knife is even better the sheath is more refined and less rattling. The blade handle has changed slightly but still a great knife for the cost no doubt
I have Klein Tools version and, despite it's crappy sheath, I like it better, The Klein's grip is the traditional boot knife oval with rubber cushioning material so it gives me a better grip
Love the Klein one better as well
"KLENK Tools" makes one with a wooden handle & one with a rubberized "dagger style" finger grooves. Although Milwaukee is the best one on my opinion.
Ditto...I have Kleins!
I picked this up a year ago . I use it all the time . Love the big handle .
I bought one last year, definitely worth the price. Great for throwing, sawing, camping, pretty much bullet proof. 👍
Bought one 15yrs ago and it's still kicking ass.
I use it to cut pipe insulation, and it holds an edge well. I am very happy with this knife
That’s a bad ass looking knife. I bought a Milwaukee knife smaller than this from Ace Hardware for like 10 bucks. Super sharp and came with a plastic holder. This one looks even better.
I bought one to use laying sod, it's still sharp and not any bit a joke! Love it as a handy man I use it for various tasks. Also like it close to me when I'm driving in town, I pity the fool who might try something as this knife is no joke! My edc is a Leatherman wave, however as a secondary tool it's such a versatile piece!
Yes! I've been carrying the Milwaukee folding carpet (claw blade) knife, and the (fixed) "Tradesman." Both are excellent!
HVAC sheet metal worker here. I haven't used this knife yet, but I own several of the Milwaukee insulation knives and they are solid.
I saw it at HomeDepot. The channel is so welcoming. Thank you for inviting us to view and enjoy.
Thanks for watching! 🙂
It is a tool, designed to cut duct, I use mine to open feed bags for the dogs and horses.
It is brittle, I dropped the knife off a shelf and it hit point first into a plywood barn floor and it broke the tip.
It does cut well, fairly hard to sharpen but the serrated edge is a good cutter.
Overall it is worth what you pay for it.
Watched this the other day. I work as the lead delivery driver at a feed store. All of us carry knives (mostly fixed blades) and love talking blades and steels. Picked this up last night and damn, this thing is awesome!!!
Indeed!🙂👍
I got this knife from a Milwaukee Rep at a company "show & tell" as a swag gift. It was for a power company and i really liked it. Striped many wire insulation from underground cables and used the other side to clean corrosion off wires. Absolutely love it
Glad to see like-minded folks. The duct knife is a great everyday carry, and also follows the law of being a tool, in MN. (As I understand it)
Thanks for posting!!
These knives rock. The sheath is plastic and will break eventually, but the knife is, as far as I can tell, completely indestructible.
I just bought one of these and discovered it makes a great junkyard knife! The serrated edge slices thru thick hoses, fan belts and seat belts too, no sweat. I’d hate to lose it or forget it at the junkyard, but if I did, it wouldn’t be the end of the world for the cost. I’ll likely buy another as a spare, or give as a practical gift.
I use mine as a duct knife, works great for that too. The Demo Screw Driver is also handy. It’s basically a pry bar with a chisel on the end.
I've had this blade for a few weeks. It's full tang is even stronger than I thought it would be . Made in Taiwan and using Japanese AUS -8 stainless steel / very decent steel. The handle does not conduct electricity. Not surprised that some military and civilian EOD guys are using this blade. Thanks for your review and all the best.
Thank you!🙂
I shy away from double edged blades and even saw backed blades because they sacrifice the ability to batton and to use as an improvised draw knife. That said, it looks like a great tactical choice that would be accepted when other large fixed blade knives might draw unwanted scrutiny. Also, the price point makes it very acceptable as something to have handy as an alternative to preferred EDC when the situation calls for it.
I think saw teeth on blades often get in the way for my purposes and, really, double edge for the most part. I wonder, though, if you could cut a short piece of green wood maybe an inch or two in diameter, drive the point into it by batoning on the end of the handle and then have a handle on both ends to use it as a draw knife. Tearing up a baton doesn't bother me because I'm generally not using a carved maul just a section of tree limb, etc. so if it gets chewed up I'll just pick up or quickly cut another one.
Maybe I am just trying to justify, to myself, picking up one of those Odinwolf daggers because I really want one.
If you’re buying a knife for its ability to baton then you’re buying the wrong tool.
Get a hatchet for god’s sake. Even the cheap ones baton better than any knife you’ll buy. Think you can pick up a gerber hatchet for 20 bucks or so. And it won’t make you cry when it gets damaged. Tired of people thinking they need to spend 100 bucks to abuse their knife by using it to baton.
@MrResin-xk2mf Because a stinking belt are woll not draw unwanted attention, right?
We're discussing a draw back on a knife that is otherwise likely to pass scrutiny because it's clearly more a tool. It lacks an ability that some, including myself, find desirable. It may make up for that. That's a debatable issue. It's inexpensive enough to buy for situations where you might choose it to kit yourself out to appear non-threatening and innocuous. I'm fairly confident that a chopping tool would fail in that role. Even an Estwing hammer hatchet combo would draw attention outside of a toolbox.
@@MrResin-xk2mf Hey, you can be 'tired' of it all you want but some of us enjoy a knife that can baton. Our money, our knives, our business. Sure, for heavier chopping/splitting I'd use a tomahawk (prefer them to hatchets or small axes) but for lighter splitting - to make kindling, etc. - I'll take a knife that can baton over a hatchet/axe or even tomahawk any day. It has nothing to do with 'not knowing better'. It is an intentional decision and, in those cases, if one CHOOSES to baton then a knife that CAN baton IS the 'right tool' for that task.
@@JAB671 Hey, you can use knives as toilet paper for all I care. Maybe not the ideal tool for the job, but that doesn't sound like it's a priority anyway.
As a man, I can't help but pass this in Home Depot and fantasize about all the things I could do with it. You, have done just that.
😂💯
I’ve kept that knife in my truck for well over a decade now. I’ve used it at work for years through 2 different trades (HVAC, pest control) It has served me well. I live in NJ so a knife that looks like a “tool” is a little easier to get away with carrying, especially when you work a trade and have other tools. this knife is a solid all around knife. I would throw it into my bag when I had to work in the projects, i definitely felt a bit more comfortable with it by my side. Throws well too (edit: I see you throw it as well, it is nicely balanced isn’t it)
I have been curious about this knife for a few years 🤔. Looks great! And your knife throwing skill is very impressive bro 😎👍
Thanks so much my friend 🙂
i have abused mine at work and it never even flinched
I bought one of these 5 years ago and never took it out of the plastic. Ive always wanted to learn to throw knives. What a great surprise.
Got a couple some time ago. Though my favorite is the one i did a handle mod on. I added a custom epoxy coke bottle shape handle (1500lb per/sq in) making it into a combat dagger.
HVAC tech here, been using this duct knife for years, absolutely love it! Good review
Iv'e had mine for over a year. Best bang for the Buck. I think I paid $16.95 for it at Home Depot.
Duct knives are no joke. HVAC guy here and honestly these double sided partially serrated chunks of steel get every job done. Wood and whatnot be damned! Mines a Malco but I do love me some Milwaukee tools.
As an hvac guy I can assure you duct knives are tough and also very easy to sharpen guys do it in the field on concrete all day long. But the Malco or Klenk knives are the best in the business and they are also in the 15-20 dollar range.
The secret is out, when I saw them at Home Depot, I thought wow, this is probably the best knife out there. Someone should make a video and tell everyone, especially at $23, I have 3!
For real!
It dulls quick
I've had the Malco version of this knife for a decade & it pretty much shrugs off the abuse that I foist upon it. Lately I mostly have been using it to remove old, rusty, plaster embedded, expanded metal mesh. Mine also has a pommel.
Looks like a diving’s knife more than a camping & survivor knife . But really a very good looking knife ! ❤
I’m going to buy one and use it for snorkelling. Most of the dive knives have small handles and I have large hands. It’s stainless, it has a lock to keep in place. I’ll fashion a belt and I’ll be good to go. I have a Milwaukee flip knife which I use everyday at work. Once I finished my holiday, I’ll have a tool. Thanks for the review.
This is a damn good knife everything he says is spot on I whoop the shit out of trees in my yard never had to sharpen it once its probably the most reliable knife you can get for 20 dollars for all around use it literally outperforms 300 dollar knives it is strong and balanced I regularly compare it to my 300 to 500 dollar knives and it does everything they do I cant stress enough how great this knife is
I worked as a mechanical insulater for years... we insulated pipes and ducts and used knives a lot. This knife is AWESOME!
it sucks for cutting insulation, which is what a ductman would primarily need a knife for. for that, i use an olfa 25 mm razor knife. the duct knife you show, i think it was originally designed by malco, and was for cutting ductboard. ductboard is outlawed almost everywhere now, i doubt many people are still installing it. it's great as a throwing knife, but as a work knife, i think there are better options. i've been a ductman for 38 years, and throwing knives even longer than that. the milwaukee knife is a great throwing knife.
I wonder how it compares to the Klein DK06 Knife. I wish the duct knifes came with a little nib cutter on one side of the hilt to cut the wire in the flex duct, and a little duct strap holder on the other side of the hilt. It would save a lot of time. This looks like a really good knife for thermopan.
I’m going to be reviewing the Klein soon. It looks awesome
This guy ain't wrong.
This knife is my favorite to bring camping, Lightweight and stays sharp. I've had mine for awhile and its never let me down and i mean im not shy with it and its never bent or chipped and i only have to sharpen it two or 3 times a year. This knife proves that you don't need to spend a lot of money to get a decent knife even though the bushcraft knives are great to.
As a liberal vegan trans pregnant man with blue hair and wing-tip glasses, I cried when you cut down that sapling. I cried.
😂😂😂 I made good use of it
So stunning and brave.
Seriously! Im seriously thinking you should be literally begging for a therapistbto actively seek you out! Explain to us exactly what it was that precious little, slight, god send of a baby tree did to you personally that justifies you broadcasting its MURDER for all yo be equally horrified over! Oh my lord...my lord help me, somebody please.... i think i might have just ruptured a brovary! Maybe a 3 Brovaries! Its just... too much.
LMAO 🤣😂🤣
As a former pregnant man who identifies as a Nero divergent jellyfish with a splash of non binary and the pronouns of perpetual victim, victims and most likely to be a victim I was offended by the entire situation and anything that anyone may have thought about or may think about!
Please save the tranzz trees and whale’s as well as the gay frogs!!
I have 1 in every vehicle and in my "go bag".. great double edge knife for ANYTHING... Ive used this Milwaukee duct knife for years.. EXCELLENT fighter.. Ive been trained in Martial Arts since I was 6y/o.. I grew up in the private contractor security business in south FL. Ive done "work" on 4 continents.. so, I KNOW what Im talking about.. The Milwaukee Duct knife is a GREAT knife... doesnt hold an edge well but for $20 its the best.
I have two of them, one in my truck and one in the shower. It's a perfect shower 🚿 knife, so yes it is a great knife. 🇺🇸🇺🇸⚔️
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I have been passing this knife for months and now I’m going to get one today. Thanks. Great review! A real review.
Thanks!🙂
Just got my first house, only bought a milwaukee m18 drill so far. But I saw that they have some knives including a folder with an emerson wave. It made me want to stick with a milwaukee line of equipment because I like that congruency. I used to throw knives back when I lived with my parents but it was tough finding time for in apartment living. After seeing this duct knife, I'm 100% getting a few before they realize what a great product they have and up the price. Would much rather walk around with this than some 100$ blades. Much more willing to use and lose too.
This cracks me up so much cuz I collect lots of really nice knives but used one of these for years as a general contractor and I thought I lost it. Last week I was cleaning out my storage unit and I found it and got so excited. I found the old plastic click in sheath in an entirely different box too. This things a beast I’ve abused it so much it literally still had drywall mud stuck to it but it was still sharp 😂
That would be a good knife for canoe trips and such. At the price I wouldn't cry if it got lost or broken. A good sharp knife has saved my life more than once on rafts and boats. High visibility and looks tough. also noticed the blade stops shy of the hand guard for your thumb to rest.
Thanks for reviewing this! Milwaukee tools always end up winning me over
I had this knife for 5 years and it’s still going, I’ve cut everything including metal sheets. Great knife!
This seems to be a good knife. I don’t like double edged knives but do admit this is a good price for a quality knife. I’ve seen a Midwest duct knife for about half the cost ($12.50)that is full tang but the sheath is nylon.
I've had one of these for years. Mostly for landscaping and gardening. Not only is it a great knife. It's one of the sheaths I've ever seen in terms of practical usage and carry. They also sell a smaller fixed blade thats real nice.
Excellent video and knife throwing. I'm gonna pick up 2 of these next time I'm at Home Depot. One for my workshop and one to play with in the woods.
I saw that knife at my local Home Depot and thought about it but I didn't get it, but know thanks to you I'm definitely picking one up. Thank you for the video.
Anytime!
I used this knife for insulation, I’ve owned a couple but haven’t got one now, they are superb, each one lasted for years.
I have one I’ve had for years incredibly useful, broke the tip off using it as a prybar but it’s fine cuz now I can use the flattened tip as a flathead now
I've had this particular knife for quite a while. I use it for cutting rope sometimes even extension
I have a habit of taking old extension cords that won't work as chords anymore and cutting the ends off of them and braiding them together to make a whip-like braided rope
I also make my own walking sticks, nothing too fancy but the knife is great for whittling some of the ends if I want to whittle them down to be thinner so I can put different handles on them
The knife also works great for cutting linoleum tile if you have some kind of straight edge to guide you.
Obviously it's not meant to be a razor blade or a saw so there are certain tasks that either a razor blade or an actual saw would do better for but all in all this knife is definitely a lifesaver.
When I'm not using it for work I usually keep it by my bed for a self-defense knife if needed in the middle of the night.
I've got duct knives that I've had for 15 years now. They are some of the best all around work knives and I have yet to break one. Chipped handles here and there but the worst I've ever done is bend the tip a bit by prying on stuff. Not something a knife should be used for but it was there and it did the trick.
I Bought One of These Years ago and still Works Great.
I used one of these for 30 days to trim GFRG 20’ in the air on a scissor lift. I couldn’t sawzall or sand cause it was in a functional building and you can’t have feberglass dust all over.
Anyways.. that knife did so amazingly well for the abuse I put it through, it started this whole knife hobby for me.
Five years later and I have spent far too much money but oh well, knives are sweet. I’d never buy I knife like this again, even for work. I’d get a Morakniv at the same price but, this is the knife that lit the fuse for me.. and it was actually in 2020 so not quite five years yet.
Sold! As an AC guy usually I do not get a duct knife for DUCT work when you can cut Duct board with a .98 serrated dollar store throw away steak knife but this one in my go bag is a no brainer!!
As a tinner, I have had many duck knives. This and the kline are the best
The kline has more heft to it and a metal pummel.
I've used those knives to cut insulation all week & still razor sharp, idk what kind of steel & heat treat they do, but they're legit.
I started buying Milwaukee knives because it hurts loosing an expensive one. The box cutter style and folding. But they perform well on the job. I sharpen it a little more often than an expensive blade, it’s the only drawback. We don’t have the knife you’re using in my town yet, but as soon as we do…
I found one of these at homedepot for 19.99 plus tax but what I can say is I carry this knife with me when I go out hunting & fishing. I have yet to have it fail. I also have another milwaukee knife full tang hardline, I use it as well. both knifes are flawless they are great knifes for the money.
Just bumped into your channel and subscribed. I found out about this knife from a friend where we were using it to open a whole bunch of bags of concrete. Couldn't believe how it held it's edge.
Duct knives are great. Only sort of legal double edged blade u can have in canada!
Have been using a Klenk brand one for 10yrs, not sure if it's full tang but it's done exceptional for not having taken abuse.
I do metal detecting for a hobby,in the Midwest. I’ve been using this knife for the past three years dig holes cut a little material or whatever I need in the Field. Absolutely outstanding especially for the price. Great buy and you can’t go wrong.
You gotta be over 50
Thanks for your amazing review of this knife. I knew there was a reason that I loved this blade.
Ive had one for years. I gave it a torture test. Throwing it into a tree stump did bend the tip slightly. Very slightly. I would rather it bend than for break. It works great. Great way to carry a knife on a jobsite.
Same as you, i was intrigued by its looks and had to buy it. I rehandled it to some imagination of mine, with stacked leather and aluminum hilt, butt, and custom sheath. Its a great knife.
Menards sells one as well Masterforce duct knife. I bought one a year ago and I agree with you. I have used it for everything but what it was intended.
Thr menards one costs $12.35 with lifetime warranty and a metal striking cap
Mine lives in my toolbox, but more importantly, it gets used a lot. Poke, cut, pry, and bang on stuff as needed. Several years old and I haven't managed to break it yet. Can't ask more of a tool than that.
I’ll have two of those tomorrow. Appreciate the advice.
Just from this review, you have a new subscriber. Thorough and well presented. Thanks. My son needs one for Christmas.
Thanks my friend 🙂 glad to have you as a subscriber
Milwaukee tools are actually made in China.
I bought one of their drywall knives. It is a very well-made knife. So, I researched where these tools are manufactured. And, they are indeed made in China.
Yep 👍👍
Thanks. Never going to support by choice the CCP
Wrecking knives are nice. Might not have a pointy tip, but a chisel tip works great in the outdoors.
I bought a few of em for "work". needless to say I liked em and strapped one to each of my kids hiking packs. The best blade for the price.
i have one, perfect for cutting insulation. the serrated edge is good for notching
So glad you did a review like this. When i first seen this in Home Depot i often wondered if it was a decent outdoor knife.
I’m an electrician and I’ve seen this knife and the Klein version so many times and I want to get it but as a work knife it’s not as useful as a utility or Hawk bill knife for stripping wire. But after watching this, I’m gonna get one cuz it’s tough, inexpensive and worth every penny! Thanks!
Anytime my friend!!
I got 1. I found it left behind in a renovated unit I was inspecting. I was confused what it was even meant for… even thought it might have just been a promo, but after researching it I see how it could be useful for hvac workers. Its in with my hunting gear currently lol ohh! Also, believe it or not I have another milwaukee knife I found in an abandoned apartment. Its same construction but its shaped more like a fillet knife but with no flex. It sharp as a razor… its in with my fishing gear but itd be better suited for skinning due to the lack of blade flex
What would you recommend for stabbing skulls? I know they like to get stuck easy. What would release best? A push knife?
Probably a good strong Tanto
I’m a full time hvac service technician with a trusty Milwaukee duct knife. It sits in my work van and I use my esee 4 at both work and in the wilderness when I need a fixed blade 😂
try the keyhole saw its nice as well. I got both and if needed its a combat knife a hunting knife. And the blade is some quality steel. And yeah for 20 bucks its a steel of a deal. It works well in your tool box. It does rock for duct work.
I bought one just like it made by (Klein tools) in 1 week the tip broke off. I also have a Milwaukee knife,single edge. Great knife. Getting one of these. Thanks for the great review!
This knife caught my eye couple years ago at HD. So I eventually picked one up. It's a great tool for camping/ hiking. Saw, trowel, camp chores.
It has actually replaced a much more expensive " survival blade" from a name brand. Only issue for me is the handle is a little thick for my particular hands.
I looked for the Milwaukee on Amazon it was 38.00. I found an Estwing for 27 or 29 and it's razor sharp and excellent quality. I can't compare it to Milwaukee cause I don't have one but j7st saying the Estwing is nice.