Screws on Kershaws

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MassMatt

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OK, I am a bit annoyed, I would like to be able to switch the pocket clip on my Mini Cyclone (love it but prefer tip up carry) and while it LOOKS like a hex screw, it isn't. I have been to a hardware store and Home Depot and no one has the tool for this. Someone said "oh, that type of screw is used in jewelry and watchmaking, try that"--where is a watchmaking supply shop?

I have checked online and sets of these torque or Torx (whatever) seem to cost $50-200! Any idea where I can find the bit or driver I need?

And really what is the rationale for Kershaw using this obscure screw? Wouldn't it be easier just to use a hex screw? Seems it just creates a customer headache.
 
donstarr67 said:
I got mine at sears. Its commonly available.
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Exactly. I have the (very nice) red-handled Craftsman "32 Piece Screwdriver Set" #47483...(there's a small 9 in-front of these numbers). The bits in this set seem to be pretty tough & solid, and the (full-sized) handle has storage for a couple of the most used bits that come in the set.

The (3-bit) Kershaw "Torx Tool" isn't too bad, but due to its' compact size, it's alittle hard to use with well-set/Loctited screws, as you can't get alot of torque with it.
 
Ask any auto mechanic Torx screws are very common. You can find a nice little set at any Checker, Shucks, or Kragen auto parts store (depending on which state you live in) they have a set of bits; POWERBUILT pt no. 648666, that fits in a 1/4" nut driver handle.
 
Just go to home depot and look for the multi-screwdriver sets. Mine is a little grey handled husky that comes with a pivoting butt end that comes off and has 3 extra double sided torx bits for small and large sizes. In total you get 8 varying sizes to use. Mine has worked on all of my knives from kershaw to benchmade to gerber etc... So it should easily work on your cyclone. The numbers on my tool say: HD-74502 V, and again it is a grey handled husky about 4~5 inches long. It goes great in conjunction with a pen sized diamond sharpening rod. My personal pouch that I keep around my knives consist of this tool and my diamond sharpener, pretty much covers all the bases. Hope this helps, J.
 
Thanks all, I will check again at Home Depot--the guy I asked before was clueless and kept pointing me to hex screwdrivers but I will stick to my guns.

Still, is there a reason they use these Torx screws as opposed to the more common hex screw? Is it more secure, does it offer more uh, torque, or something? It seems like a screw is a pretty simple thing and yet we have so many freaking screwheads. I used to work in video stores and we had several specialty screws (one actually called the "god-damned" screw) but those were intended for security, we were TRYING to keep people from dismantling tapes.
 
You might want to check out Bench Made's Blue Kit, it has everything you need to adj most new knives
 
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