Microtech UTX-85 2018 Tri-Angle Wrench

[Chase shy]

Hi Everyone,

I just recently bought a UTX-85 and all the screws are loose. I don't want to pay $22 to get the tool to fit the screws from bladeHQ and am trying to figure out a way to tighten them myself. Has anyone done a DIY tool to tighten the screws?

 

[basetta70]

I strongly suggest you to buy the right tool, there is nothing more expensive then a cheap tool!

 

[bucketstove]

Hi Everyone,

I just recently bought a UTX-85 and all the screws are loose. I don't want to pay $22 to get the tool to fit the screws from bladeHQ and am trying to figure out a way to tighten them myself. Has anyone done a DIY tool to tighten the screws?

Hi,
Yeah $22 is a bit obscene for a single bit
Some threads on bladeforums mentions these as a maybe a possibility
McMasterCarr
Tri-Wing® Bits
1/4" Hex Shank Size
No. 0 No. 0 1" Steel 7175A44 $3.49
No. 1 No. 2 1" Steel 7175A45 2.20
No. 2 No. 4 1" Steel 7175A46 2.23
No. 3 No. 6 1" Steel 7175A47 2.29
No. 4 No. 8 1" Steel 7175A48 2.29
No. 5 No. 10 1" Steel 7175A49 2.29

 

[ribeyemediumrare]

Id recommend you just buy the tool, Ive tried saving money by making my own tool for other knives and while they worked they would easily slip and scratch up the hardware, I eventually just bought the proper tool and it works much better