Para 1 Assembly torx screws

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diff_lock2

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Short version: I stripped my para T6 screws with a T6 bit, where do I get new screws and why did a T6 bit destroy a T6 screw head?

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I bought my para NIB from the sale sub forum. I just noticed that one of the body screws has been totaly stripped. I did not worry much about it and thought I'll get to it when I need to. Well it was time to clean out the pivot, and I had to losen the assembly screw so I could remove the blade and bushings. One side was stripped since I got the knife. After cleaning I was tightening the other side and also stripped the torx pattern without much force. Where can I get new scews?
 
You can try calling Warranty and Returns at Spyderco. They may send you some screws. As to why the T6 bit stripped the T6 screw, the bit probably didn't fit to well in the screw. This is common with cheaper Torx sets.
 
1. Why disassemble your knife to clean it? If you soak it for 15-20 minutes in warm soapy water it gets extremely clean. Air dry it, and then use an air compressor, reoil. No need to take it apart.
2. Use Wiha tools. They are some of the most accuratly sized torx drivers around. Many torx tools are not hardened properly, that is why they are so inexpensive. Another thing to note is that some companies that make tools have great variance in sizes of their tools. I've seen cheap 10mm wrenches that were actuall between 9mm and 10... not 10mm.
 
I guess I need to upgrade my tools.

I disasseble my knives because I clean the surfaces with a cloth then lube with a thick grease. Perhaps I need to invest in a knife specific lube.
 
diff_lock2 said:
I guess I need to upgrade my tools.

I disasseble my knives because I clean the surfaces with a cloth then lube with a thick grease. Perhaps I need to invest in a knife specific lube.
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CRK Fluorinated grease is the best but it does require disassembly to apply. Remoil or Balistol are your best choices for an oil lubricant/protectant. For a non-oil based protectant/lubricant look into tuf-glide or militec 1.
 
I have found that Snap On torx bits work great for the small screws on knives. They will generally twist before they strip a screw. I'd rather break a $3.50 bit instead of a screw :)
 
Craftsman makes a great torx set as well. Don't buy the cheap flea market sets. They will strip out your screws. I also agree on the no need for disassembly statement. Drop it in a good warm bath with dawn dish washing liquid and an old tooth brush should do the trick. Dry it well and re-lube everything.
 
I really like the feel with grease. Maybe I need to find some better lubes. Grease might have a bit more friction but its just so ultra smooth.
 
Have you had the knife very long? Once a knife breaks in I don't lube them at all most of the time. I also agree with leaving a knife together to clean it. I have no problem taking a knife apart but its just easier to keep it together. Let it soak in some warm soapy water then work the blade open and closed and rinse. A blast of air to dry it out and I drop it back in my pocket.
 
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