Favorite torx tools?

[housebear]

I know about iFixit, but does anyone have any other favorite sets/brands for reliable, lasting torx and maintenance tools? Preferably not one of the cheap, no-brand upstarts on Amazon.

 

[jlauffer]

Great luck with wiha so far. Have also heard wera is very good, but have no experience.

 

[Oklahoma Outlaw]

I use Wiha. They’re made in Germany and are great quality.

 

[Mister Coffee]

Is this the correct set and are these the correct sizes for the kind of knives that most of us have?

 

[tony281sc2]

Wiha is great, I have a couple different sets.
Kershaw makes a great set too, it comes with a 6, 8, 10 bit and a small flathead & phillips. I get the best grip with those, and it’s good to have two sets, in case your knife has a double-sided pivot.

 

[tony281sc2]

Is this the correct set and are these the correct sizes for the kind of knives that most of us have?

Absolutely, a little expensive but usually get what you pay for

 

[kobold]

Also Wiha. I also use the Victorinox Cybertool Lite a lot. The small pliers for stuck pivots and stop pins, the LED light to see between the scales, the set of torx bits for rotating pivot screws, the flathead screwdriver to pry scales apart, the magnifying glass to look at areas of interest, the corkscrew to untangle stubborn lanyard knots, or the scissors to undo them permanently. I even use the mini screwdriver to apply tiny amounts of oil just where it is needed. But it's expensive. I also have the bit wrench, and the ratcheting one, but they are almost never used.

 

[Oklahoma Outlaw]

Is this the correct set and are these the correct sizes for the kind of knives that most of us have?

Those will absolutely work, but you can also buy the individual bit sets with just a single handle. I like that because it includes a T5….and I happen to have one knife that utilizes a T5 bit.

 

[housebear]

Looking at maybe getting this set, to put in the iFixit bit driver. @kobold that Cybertool looks v handy!

 

[Rich S]

I like the Harbor Freight folding set. All from T4 to T10 in one fold up set. Have two sets, used for about 5 years and never a bent point.

 

[Oklahoma Outlaw]

Looking at maybe getting this set, to put in the iFixit bit driver. @kobold that Cybertool looks v handy!

Actually the bits will fit in any standard bit handle.

 

[housebear]

Actually the bits will fit in any standard bit handle.

oh right! I probably have one around here somewhere. Thanks for the tip @Oklahoma Outlaw

 

[housebear]

I like the Harbor Freight folding set. All from T4 to T10 in one fold up set. Have two sets, used for about 5 years and never a bent point.

Love the price on that

 

[Rich S]

I like Harbor Freight folding set. Used for years, never a bent tip.



Sorry for double post,was trying to load pic.

 

[kobold]

Looking at maybe getting this set, to put in the iFixit bit driver. @kobold that Cybertool looks v handy!

Seriously, they should call it the Knife Mechanic. There is nothing 'cyber' about it.

 

[supermansv]

I've never seen the Victorinox Cybertool Lite before, that's really neat and tempting to purchase. It's also 30 bucks cheaper on Amazon right now over other places.

I mainly use the small boker/wihi driver and also have a iFixit kit, but haven't needed much from it at this point.

 

[housebear]

Just a heads up that I found this handy set on Three Rivers Mfg site, with an iFixit handle and Wiha bit set. One stop shopping. Now debating whether to save a few bucks with Harbor Freight...

Thanks for everyone's input!

 

[mwhich50]

Big fails

 

[91bravo]

I use Wiha, Wera, Bondhus, and the BM blue box.

 

[Dadpool]

I only use Wiha bits. I have an array of standalone drivers plus a stubby driver that accepts 1/4" bits, and I cobbled together a set of those that includes every reasonably common Torx size.