Product Description
Milwaukee 5 in. HARDLINE Fixed Blade Knife
Model Number: 48-22-1928
The Milwaukee 48-22-1928 is the 5 in. HARDLINE Fixed Blade Knife — Milwaukee's premium fixed-blade knife for tradespeople who demand uncompromising blade performance, durability, and edge retention from a daily-carry working knife. Milwaukee's HARDLINE series represents the highest performance tier in the Milwaukee knife lineup, using premium blade steel with an advanced heat treatment process that produces the hardness needed for exceptional edge retention through heavy cutting tasks while maintaining the toughness that prevents blade chipping on tough materials. The 5 in. blade length provides meaningful cutting capacity for the full range of trade cutting tasks including heavy wire insulation stripping, rope and cordage cutting, packaging opening, material scoring, HVAC flex duct cutting, vapor barrier trimming, and general material cutting where the larger blade length provides better reach and leverage than compact pocket knife formats. The fixed blade design eliminates the mechanical complexity of a folding mechanism, providing a rigid, always-ready blade available for immediate single-hand deployment in all cutting positions.
The HARDLINE blade geometry is engineered for the specific cutting tasks that tradespeople perform most frequently — a blade profile that balances tip acuity for precise starting cuts with blade belly curvature for efficient slicing strokes in material cutting. The full-tang construction extends the blade steel through the full length of the handle for maximum structural integrity under the lateral and torsional loads that heavy cutting imposes on the blade-handle joint — full-tang construction is the professional standard for working knives used in demanding trade applications where partial-tang designs can fail at the blade-handle joint under heavy use. The handle material and grip geometry provide secure, non-slip grip in the wet hands and gloved conditions of active jobsite work.
The Milwaukee HARDLINE sheath provides secure carry on work belts and tool belts, protecting the blade edge during carry and providing the quick draw access needed for immediate use during active work without a two-handed opening requirement.
Features
- HARDLINE premium blade steel with advanced heat treatment for exceptional edge retention
- 5 in. blade for full-range trade cutting including heavy wire stripping and material cutting
- Fixed blade design for immediate single-hand deployment in all cutting positions
- Full-tang construction for maximum structural integrity under heavy cutting loads
- Secure non-slip grip for wet hands and gloved jobsite cutting conditions
Specifications
- Blade Length: 5 in.
- Blade Type: Fixed
- Series: HARDLINE
- Construction: Full-Tang
Includes
- (1) Milwaukee 48-22-1928 5 in. HARDLINE Fixed Blade Knife
- (1) Belt Sheath
