Out of the clamshell and off to CS

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tiptone

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Grrrrr. :(

I've been waiting for weeks for the WalMarts around here to get the new Kershaws in and finally found one that had done their sporting goods updates. I got home took the OD-1 out of the clamshell and promptly rounded off both of the clip screws. T7 was too large to fit, the T6 bit and then rounded the corners right off of the screws.

Is a torx bit screw really the best fit when it's so small there's not going to be enough metal to get a good grip. I'd have this thing in my pocket right now if those were regular screws, or even Phillips head.
 
Check your tools, most of the time the cheaply made tools get worn off quickly and can strip screws over and over.

I only use the best on my knives, Snap on, but not all people have access to a Snap on truck.
 
Hmm, if you can get them out Kershaw will mail you replacement screws right away. I stripped one on my JYD and I had replacements (free) within days.:thumbup:

qqfob, those are words of wisdom. I think my Chinese Husky torx set has about had it.
 
qqfob said:
Check your tools, most of the time the cheaply made tools get worn off quickly and can strip screws over and over.

I only use the best on my knives, Snap on, but not all people have access to a Snap on truck.
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It is a cheaper Kobalt set, and that was my first thought. I got out the 8x loupe and the T6 still looks brand new.
 
Ok, place the knife on a flat surface with clip side up. Prior to this you will need to boil your knife for about 8 to 10 minutes. Now, while still hot place it on that flat surface I mentioned above. Use the #6 first, and place it in the screw head and then press down with as much weight as you can and slowly untighten. If the screw hole is stripped and the torx bit will not grab then use the #7 in the same manner. This should work, just take your time.
 
qqfob said:
[...] I only use the best on my knives, Snap on Wiha [...]
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Fixed that for you... :D :thumbup:

(( Please do not alter quotes outside of Whine & Cheese. -- Esav Benyamin ))
 
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Whenever I get a new knife the first thing I do (after taking pics) is adjust the pivot and clip tension, both of which require removing the screws.

I used to disassemble the whole thing, wash it down and give it a graphite lube. But that takes a little too long if you're ordering more than three knives at a time, so now I just set the tension.
 
Joshua J. said:
Whenever I get a new knife the first thing I do (after taking pics) is adjust the pivot and clip tension, both of which require removing the screws.

I used to disassemble the whole thing, wash it down and give it a graphite lube. But that takes a little too long if you're ordering more than three knives at a time, so now I just set the tension.
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I also remove the clips and bend them, slightly, to relieve some of the pocket tension. Without mentiojinig names, a certain manufacturer's clips are so tight that they don't clip into the pocket w/out destroying pant material, which is an issue.

I'd also suggest investing in a high quality TORX set, i.e. Wiha. Snap-On probably contacts out to Wiha or another manufacturer, so finding a truck isn't a big deal.
 
Joshua J. said:
Whenever I get a new knife the first thing I do (after taking pics) is adjust the pivot and clip tension, both of which require removing the screws.

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I see. Luckily my wally word didnt have them in clamshells, they were in boxes so I got to feel the pivot tension before purchasing. Although the clip did need a little bit of work.
 
DazedAndConfused said:
If you dont mind me asking what is it that you were trying to do to the brand new knife?
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Put the clip on the right end. :)

I generally don't care rather it's tip-up or tip-down for carry, I have knives that are set up both ways and don't have a problem alternating between them. However on the OD-1 with tip-up carry, about 20-25% of the knife sticks out of the pocket whereas with tip-down it will ride much deeper.
 
+1 riffraff :thumbup:

Knife_Geek said:
heck yeah I just ordered a set of Wiha Torx they look very nice.
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They are very very good. Used by some of the best knife designers and makers out there.

Had my set for over 15 years. Originally used them to work on computers and now knives. The only thing wearing out is the original clam shell case.
 
I just looked up Wiha tools (yes, I'd never heard of them :o).

I've never seen so many different types & sizes of screwdrivers; even in ceramic! :eek:
 
Maybeso said:
I just looked up Wiha tools (yes, I'd never heard of them :o).

I've never seen so many different types & sizes of screwdrivers; even in ceramic! :eek:
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It can be overwhelming to track down which set to buy. The Torx set I have is #26792. It comes with T5, T6, T7, T8, T9, T10, & T15 size screwdrivers. I've been very happy with them from day 1. :D

Their slotted, phillips, and nutdrivers in the same series are also very good.
 
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