Milwaukee
Milwaukee Tool Self Retracting Utility Knife
- SKU:
- MLW48-22-1512
- Availability:
- Usually Ships Same Day
- Weight:
- 0.27 LBS
Description

DUTY®
Self-Retracting
Utility Knife
A slim metal-body knife retracts its blade when the control button is released.
Product Overview
Two blade positions let you limit exposure for the cut, helping avoid damage below the surface.
Release the button to retract the blade; the metal body also stores up to five replacements.
- Blade changesTool-free replacement.
- Carry designSpare blades stay onboard.
- Cut controlTwo selectable blade depths.
- Tether pointBuilt-in lanyard hole.
Technical Specifications
- Blade action
- Self-retracting
- Blade change
- Tool-free
- Body
- Metal
- Spare storage
- Up to 5 blades
- Tether point
- Lanyard hole
- Depth choices
- 2 positions
Choose the Correct Fit
Choose a blade appropriate to the material and expose only what the cut needs. Check the blade seating before starting.
Support the material and keep the free hand out of the cutting path. Check for hidden contents before opening a carton.
Installation & Care
Cut away from the body using controlled passes. Release the button and check full retraction before setting the knife down.
Remove a dull or chipped blade using the tool-free change mechanism. Put used blades in a puncture-resistant disposal container.
Small Details. Big Jobsite Energy.
Get set. Stay focused. Make your next move count.
THE NEXT JOB.
Ask Willy:
Tell Willy the material and whether you prefer folding, fixed or self-retracting operation. We can help compare the knife designs.
Important Product Questions
Does this model store spare blades?
Yes. It stores up to five extra blades; storage capacity does not establish that five replacements are supplied.
Does the blade retract automatically?
It retracts when the control button is released. Keep the mechanism clean and verify the blade returns fully.
Do blade changes need a screwdriver?
No. The knife has a tool-free blade-change mechanism. Handle the replacement blade by its non-cutting edges.