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expired Posted by kivfer • Dec 14, 2022

Select Lowes Stores: Kobalt Speed Release 31-Blade Folding Utility Knife

+ Free Curbside Pickup Only

$5.00

$12

58% off
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Select Lowes Stores/Locations has Kobalt Speed Release 31-Blade Folding Utility Knife on sale for $4.98. Select free curbside pickup if stock permits.

Thanks to community member kivfer for finding this deal

Note, curbside pickup may vary depending on location/availability

About the Product
  • Fast opening, just press and flip
  • Quick change mechanism for easy blade replacement
  • Glass-filled nylon handle for lightweight, but very strong

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  • Product may not be available in all locations; please check your local store for inventory/stock/pricing & availability
  • Product will include 31 blades, 1 installed and 30 in a safety dispenser; steel blade material w/ speed release + nylon handle
  • Offer valid through January 31, 2023 or while promotional price/supplies last
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  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

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Select Lowes Stores/Locations has Kobalt Speed Release 31-Blade Folding Utility Knife on sale for $4.98. Select free curbside pickup if stock permits.

Thanks to community member kivfer for finding this deal

Note, curbside pickup may vary depending on location/availability

About the Product
  • Fast opening, just press and flip
  • Quick change mechanism for easy blade replacement
  • Glass-filled nylon handle for lightweight, but very strong

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Product may not be available in all locations; please check your local store for inventory/stock/pricing & availability
  • Product will include 31 blades, 1 installed and 30 in a safety dispenser; steel blade material w/ speed release + nylon handle
  • Offer valid through January 31, 2023 or while promotional price/supplies last
Additional Notes
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

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Written by kivfer

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We actually use these working at Lowes overnight stocking. Just tighten the screws and keep an eye on them. Lost a couple off the first one I got. Works very well, using it 10 hours a night!
$145 for truck delivery 🚚😂
This looks like a rebrand of the Milwaukee Fastback that Home Depot used to sell.

Assuming it's the same knife, it's a decent medium duty work knife. It's not as durable as a classic steel body retractable utility knife, but blade changes are easier and it's smaller.

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Dec 15, 2022
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cj1319
Dec 15, 2022
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If you live near a Menard's, they have a three pack of utility knives for the same price after rebate. No extra blades though.
https://www.menards.com/main/p-1552285839509.htm
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Dec 15, 2022
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qoiqpwqr
Dec 15, 2022
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That little piece to change the blade has a tiny screw which can go loose easily.
Dec 15, 2022
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JustinB7123
Dec 15, 2022
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that's not a knife
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mickeman
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In for 2 thanks OP!
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louky
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None available for pickup anywhere, $89 shipping fee
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Dec 15, 2022
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TCTX
Dec 15, 2022
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I was able to add for pickup this morning but the store just called and said they don't have it in stocks anymore. Blah...and now, it looks like they removed all pickup. Another reason why I preferred to shop mainly at Home Depot.
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nimpravi
Dec 15, 2022
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Is this any good? Reviews are very bad for this knife on Lowe's website.

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For Lowes, there's a difference between "delivery" and "shipping".

- Delivery is via truck from your local or nearby store, and it's always that high regardless of the value of the order. In our area at least, Lowes contracts with a 3rd party for all deliveries, though they use Lowes branded trucks.
- Shipping is from a distribution center via small package carrier for something like this, so if that option was available the charge would be much more reasonable.
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Quote from qoiqpwqr :
That little piece to change the blade has a tiny screw which can go loose easily.
That's why I always keep a container of loctite handy
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thatguymark
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Quote from qoiqpwqr :
That little piece to change the blade has a tiny screw which can go loose easily.
An excuse to use the screwdriver in your multitool?
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Got the last remaining in my store. Packaging damaged, looks like returned repackaged item. But for the price, I think it doesn't matter.
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Quote from bob123123 :
This looks like a rebrand of the Milwaukee Fastback that Home Depot used to sell.

Assuming it's the same knife, it's a decent medium duty work knife. It's not as durable as a classic steel body retractable utility knife, but blade changes are easier and it's smaller.
What exactly would you consider heavy duty usage?

I have had and use the same fastback for ​3 years now almost daily, would likely be 5 but i lost my previous one. Unless you're constantly dropping this from large heights i don't see how it would break.

but this one also has a slightly different design from the MWFB and is a fraction of the price, so i don't know about the durability of it.
Last edited by shogunreaper December 15, 2022 at 03:58 PM.
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Quote from Adelley :
Don't they still sell the fastback or was there a previous version of it they stopped selling?

What makes the kobalt one easier to open if they're basically clones?

Got 2, I like clones lol
Naw, Home Depot still sells the Fastbacks. I like the Fastback 9 in 1.

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Quote from shogunreaper :
What exactly would you consider heavy duty usage?

I have had and use the same fastback for ​3 years now almost daily, would likely be 5 but i lost my previous one. Unless you're constantly dropping this from large heights i don't see how it would break.

but this one also has a slightly different design from the MWFB and is a fraction of the price, so i don't know about the durability of it.
I'd consider heavy duty usage to be the abuse that some of the steel retractable box cutters get put through in industrial and warehouse use. I mean things like getting the tip gunked up with adhesive from cutting through packing tape all day, using the back of the handle to break apart things that have been scored with the blade, etc.

The Fastback is a good tool for many jobs and is the main box cutter I use, but for heavy use like that a traditional steel box cutter would be the more appropriate tool.
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Quote from bob123123 :
This looks like a rebrand of the Milwaukee Fastback that Home Depot used to sell.

Assuming it's the same knife, it's a decent medium duty work knife. It's not as durable as a classic steel body retractable utility knife, but blade changes are easier and it's smaller.
Quote from Adelley :
Don't they still sell the fastback or was there a previous version of it they stopped selling?

What makes the kobalt one easier to open if they're basically clones?

Got 2, I like clones lol
Quote from NavyWallaby579 :
Ya home depot still sells the fastback. I think he's comparing it to the classic generic/kobalt retractable steel utility knife that lowes will alternate these out with.
Yep, I meant that the Fastback (and presumably the clones) make changing blades faster than in traditional steel box cutters like this. [homedepot.com]

Once you get used to the knife, you can also open it one handed fairly easily. You just press the lock button, lightly flip your wrist, and let go of the lock button to secure it in the open position.

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