Torx screwdriver sources

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bryan11

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Finding a good source for Torx screwdrivers useful for our Kershaw knives turned out to be harder than I expected. Sears had some listed, but there were out of stock and rather expensive. Lowes has a screwdriver set with bits, but the grip came apart immediately and the bits don't have sizes on them. Finally, I a set at Home Depot for $6 that's solidly made and works well.

Hopefully, this will save someone else the search for these.
 
Contact kershaw - They have a little keychain tool with the proper sizes.. It works great
Whatever you do! Dont get master mechanic.. Stick with craftsman.. MM stuff just warps and F's up all the screws
 
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Wiha makes some good Torx screwdrivers as well as most other types. They have an online catalog here:

http://www.wihatools.com/default.htm

They're fairly expensive, though unless you go for the L-key styles.

I think trimcut's got the best solution with the Kershaw "official" tool, unless you want to spend more money.
 
Husky for $6 at Home Depot. Every size you would need in a convenient package.
 
bryan11 said:
Finding a good source for Torx screwdrivers useful for our Kershaw knives turned out to be harder than I expected. Sears had some listed, but there were out of stock and rather expensive. Lowes has a screwdriver set with bits, but the grip came apart immediately and the bits don't have sizes on them. Finally, I a set at Home Depot for $6 that's solidly made and works well.

Hopefully, this will save someone else the search for these.
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J_Curd said:
Husky for $6 at Home Depot. Every size you would need in a convenient package.
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It does look like a good choice, too. Thanks for the info.
 
J_Curd said:
Husky for $6 at Home Depot. Every size you would need in a convenient package.
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+3 on this, not the best, and not as classy as the kershaw one, but works great and isnt very expensive.
just make a list before you go to make sure youre getting all the right bits. cuz i think when i was there HD had several different packages.
 
Chase down a Snap On truck. Good stuff they have! :thumbup:

And while you've got his attention, ask him if he has a red Chubby! :D
 
PG5768 said:
It does look like a good choice, too. Thanks for the info.
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:thumbup: Absoluetly! Good choice.This set is a MUST set of tool for whoever collecting knives.

Why?...because there're covered a lot of sizes.

I had both set ,Kershaw and Husky.I used Husky all the time now.It's more convenience.Good choice:thumbup:;)
 
I had the BM Blue Box, and wondered why they include 2 of each of three sizes. After I stripped out the first one removing a clip, I no longer wondered.

I had a WIHA set that I lost, and finally found the Husky set. It's damned hard to find a T5 or even a T4 for those William Henry Knives!

DD
 
First driver set was the Kershaw (most expensive) and found it OK-didn't like the key ring on the end when using the wrench. Left the triangle on as it was necessary to open the end cap.
Second was the Kobalt (Lowes) and returned it before I drove home. Driver would not run true. Looked like I was turning a bannana. (no comments please)
Third driver was the Huskey (HD) and seems to be the most confortable to use for me. Don't know how long the tips will last but if used properly should give many years service. At $6 its a good choice. IMO
 
rpttrsn said:
First driver set was the Kershaw (most expensive) and found it OK-didn't like the key ring on the end when using the wrench. Left the triangle on as it was necessary to open the end cap.
Second was the Kobalt (Lowes) and returned it before I drove home. Driver would not run true. Looked like I was turning a bannana. (no comments please)
Third driver was the Huskey (HD) and seems to be the most confortable to use for me. Don't know how long the tips will last but if used properly should give many years service. At $6 its a good choice. IMO
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You do need to be careful with the Husky tips, but at that price, you can't go wrong. I bought 2 sets at the time so I'd have one as a backup, and I keep my 2 most-used tips (T-6 and T-8) in the drivers of those.

Husky also makes a set with the same-sized driver but with flat and Phillips tips, and it's perfect for knives (and other misc devices) that don't use Torx screws...same price and another bargain.

Ray :)
 
I've had a Wiha set for quite a few years, it consists of a handle with long double-ended removeable bits. It came with phillips and standard screwdriver bits, and I added two more bits with T6, T8, T10, and T15 several years ago. Works great. I also have a fold-out torx driver kit, as well as several bit 1/4" bit kits with smaller sizes.
 
NeonLight said:
I've had a Wiha set for quite a few years, it consists of a handle with long double-ended removeable bits. It came with phillips and standard screwdriver bits, and I added two more bits with T6, T8, T10, and T15 several years ago. Works great. I also have a fold-out torx driver kit, as well as several bit 1/4" bit kits with smaller sizes.
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Wiha makes some great stuff. They also offer Tungsten-Carbide Torx bits, TiN bits, and diamond/sapphire coated bits.

http://www.wihatools.com/
 
WIHA's are worth the price simply because they won't strip out a bolt on something you care about and will last for as long as you need them to ( or at least until you loose them).
 
Wiha's are the best I've found . However any place that sells tools will have torx. Almost all Kershaw knives use T6 and T8 drivers and for the casual user just about any brand will work. I use Wiha because they hold up well and I use the hell out of them everyday all day. If the corners round out over time just grind the tip flat again and they will keep going.
 
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