small "TORX" or "Star" bits

[indysims]

Where can one get a quality micro "TORX" or star bits/driver set?

I bought a cheap one on ebay last year to switch my Kershaw Black Blur from point down carry to point up carry. I just picked up a Kershaw Leek and wanted to change the clip, as well and noticed the bit is already distorted.

Also where can you find the screws? Is there a source other than Kershaw?

 

[danielocean03]

Brad of Brad's Knives (of course ), sells a nice little tool kit made by Benchmade that will have the proper sized torx bits. Those bits will not take much torque at all, they will break/strip out in a hurry if you over-do it.

As far as the screws are concerned, contact Kershaw, they'll likely send some to you free of charge.

 

[usmcdjb]

I believe Sears has some precision torx drivers - think that's where I got mine to switch the clip on my spyderco endura for point down carry.

 

[threefiftyfour]

snap-on sells torx bits, they are reasonably priced and warrantied forever

 

[KEHO]

I can confirm Sears / Craftsman carries them. I have a set. You will also probably be able to find them at Fry's - Torx are popular fasteners in computers/mp3 players/etc.

 

[LongRangeBushy]

I can also confirm Sears. I use them to repari mac computers in the small sizes.
Sears has torx all the way down to size 4 ----

 

[Mr. Habib]

Try an electronics supply store. I bought several, both security and standard Torx, at Stansifier Radio in Bloomington.

 

[Bunnykid68]

Home Depot, Lowes, Menards, Wally world, Ace

 

[canav844]

For sizes 10 and up, hardware stores, sizes below 10 I go tot he computer supply shops.

 

[El T]

Harbor Freight has some inexpensive kits as well.

 

[LPPOsecurity]

Any auto parts store, that's where I got mine, but I bought it to change an air sensor on my car

 

[Knife Lady]

I can confirm Brad has them in stock( Benchmade) and you would be supporting an INGO supporter.

 

[mrjarrell]

I got mine at Home Depot a few years back.

 

[TVon]

I also have a Leek and used this set from Lowes to change the clip around:

Shop Kobalt Flexible Head Ratchet Screwdriver Set at Lowes.com

Actually, the one I bought doesn't have the flexible head and I think it only cost about $12. Great all around ratcheting screwdriver with most of the common bits you would need for everyday use.

The smallest torx bit in the set was the correct size.

 

[indysims]

These are way small, less than 10, typically reserved for small electronics, it's probably size 6.

Knife Lady:
I bought my Black Blur from Brad and my ESSE 3 from you both at the 1500
My latest purchase of the Leek was an amazon impulse buy, because I was already getting a few things on there. $36.49 free shipping.
Do you know the part number of the Benchmade tool kits Brad has? Could you have him message me the part# and price? I like the look of the 981084F over the folding style 98599F.

 

[rhino]

Home Depot has a nice screwdriver version with several double-ended bits that store in the handle, and the top swivels so you can push with your palm and turn with your fingers.

http://www.homedepot.com/buy/tools-hardware/hand-tools/husky/6-piece-hex-screwdriver-set-114546.html

I've snagged individual torx drivers in the tiny sizes at my local Ace hardware.

I didn't know SEARS had them. When I was first trying to find them, I tried SEARS and they did not, but that was a few years ago.

 

[4sarge]

These are way small, less than 10, typically reserved for small electronics, it's probably size 6.

Knife Lady:

Do you know the part number of the Benchmade tool kits Brad has? Could you have him message me the part# and price? I like the look of the 981084F over the folding style 98599F.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loZxghHwkGI


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CK56oUR9MA&feature=related

 

[snapping turtle]

if you only need one and no a kit grangers has them just bring in the screw to find the size. They are not cheap. Nothing is at grangers.

 

[Fishersjohn48]

I did not like the folding type. They just seemed awkward to use. Lowes has a small set with 4 double ended bits that works great. I also got it to adjust my Leek.

Shop Kobalt 8-in-1 Precision TORX Head Screwdriver at Lowes.com

I actually called our local Lowes and asked if they had it in stock and the tool dept. put my name on it and held it at the front counter for me till the next day. It was nice to see that kind of service from a chain store.

 

[Bradsknives]

These are way small, less than 10, typically reserved for small electronics, it's probably size 6.

Knife Lady:
I bought my Black Blur from Brad and my ESSE 3 from you both at the 1500
My latest purchase of the Leek was an amazon impulse buy, because I was already getting a few things on there. $36.49 free shipping.
Do you know the part number of the Benchmade tool kits Brad has? Could you have him message me the part# and price? I like the look of the 981084F over the folding style 98599F.

The Benchmade model# that I carry is 981084F. It comes with 2 each of #6, #8, and #10. Also has an extended bit holder that snaps into the plastic case which can be used as the handle. They are $20.00.

I have plenty of screws for knives that are bought from me.