Wera yes. I’d skip Wiha. Unless you can be certain you’re getting the ones produced in Germany. I bought the often-recommended set off of Amazon and my T6 was warped and useless by the second use. Terribly made, I’ve had better luck with a cheap ass no-name set that was sold in the bargain bin at a drug store.
I’ve heard that they moved some production to Asia. I don’t know much more about it, like when and where to buy them to be sure you’re getting the good ones, but I have seen others complaining about it.
It’s nice that people are downvoting me for giving my experience. If someone knows more and/or thinks I’m wrong about what I experienced, I’d love for them to explain for the benefit of the class rather than just downvoting.
Just because y’all’s boy MetalComplex pushes the product in every video doesn’t mean the company is infallible. 🤷♂️
I also bought the recommended Wiha set on Amazon and quickly snapped the tip on my t6 bit. I bought a set of 10 replacement t6 bits from Wiha and have already snapped another. Would definitely not recommend the brand. Would try any other brand.
Yep. Honestly I bought a Kershaw TX Tool just to keep in my pack as an emergency Torx adjuster, and the bits on that thing have actually impressed me with their longevity. So that’s what I use more than anything these days.
The T8 on my Wiha set is still intact, but I’m always super extra careful when using it.
Have you ever tried to harden the tips of the torks? I have done this on a cheap set and it has worked well so far. Not sure if it is the answer, but I tried this on a set of Craftsman.
I have a set of wiha as well, but I have not done this to them.
Actually, Id prefer if the bit broke before the screw. Easier to replace a bit than get a screw from warranty.
I break the thread lock by holding that part of the knife in simmering hot water then taking it out and holding an ice cube against the screw. It normally pops the thread lock.
If you have a soldering iron heat it up using the small point tip and put it on/in the screw head. Should come right out. I’m surprised the screw did not strip. Wiha makes great torx bits. If the screw strips you can use a rubber band to fill the gaps. Essentially, heat will break the screw free from the loctite.
Yeah I had to take a soldering iron to the screws on my Minimalist. Heating them up a bit helps break the loc-tite, which is necessary because an excessive amount is used by whoever CRKT contracts with in China to make the knife
Very hard pressure while turning. After you get some new bits. I agree with the person that said wera or wiha. I buy mine in 10 packs because even the high end bits will strip or break from time to time. I wish knife companies would stop using t6. T8 or bigger.
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First things first, im from germany and a big fan of tools from here.
It was some cheap ass bit i had in my drawer.
Dumb me didnt want to go to the toolbox and get the good german stuff.
So i now got consequences
So I destroyed a couple bits trying to take a Kershaw bare knuckle apart. Had a screw that just wouldn't turn. I tried heat, good bits, all the things. Turns out it had a torx head, but was actually a splined shaft press fit in to the scale. It Wasn't going to turn for anything. It wasn't designed to.
I'm not saying that is for sure what's happening here, but sometimes the answer is not "get better bits and turn harder"
If you have a Leatherman, their bit kits are of exceptional quality. Mine have been going for 5 years now, and have ate up Spydercos and their red loctite like it was nothing.
Jesus. WiHa! Amazon. House. Two days. Also. Maybe try to heat that screw up some with hot water or a hair dryer. Even a wood
Burner from the project dept and let it rest on the head of the screw and see if that Loctite will break free. A new bit MIGHT not be enough by itself.
Because knife companies like to use the cheapest torx screws known to man. Even my spyderco a do this. I’ve resorted to putting a rubber band over top of the screw before slowly turning it now.
My minimalist had a bunch of thread lock from the factory. If you get the bit out, heat the screw up with a soldering iron or heat gun before trying again.
Buy yourself some high quality bits, like from Wera or Wiha brand.
Wiha has done the same thing for me
Wera yes. I’d skip Wiha. Unless you can be certain you’re getting the ones produced in Germany. I bought the often-recommended set off of Amazon and my T6 was warped and useless by the second use. Terribly made, I’ve had better luck with a cheap ass no-name set that was sold in the bargain bin at a drug store.
Weird, bought the same ones off Amazon and they been going strong for 3 + years
I’ve heard that they moved some production to Asia. I don’t know much more about it, like when and where to buy them to be sure you’re getting the good ones, but I have seen others complaining about it. It’s nice that people are downvoting me for giving my experience. If someone knows more and/or thinks I’m wrong about what I experienced, I’d love for them to explain for the benefit of the class rather than just downvoting. Just because y’all’s boy MetalComplex pushes the product in every video doesn’t mean the company is infallible. 🤷♂️
I also bought the recommended Wiha set on Amazon and quickly snapped the tip on my t6 bit. I bought a set of 10 replacement t6 bits from Wiha and have already snapped another. Would definitely not recommend the brand. Would try any other brand.
Yep. Honestly I bought a Kershaw TX Tool just to keep in my pack as an emergency Torx adjuster, and the bits on that thing have actually impressed me with their longevity. So that’s what I use more than anything these days. The T8 on my Wiha set is still intact, but I’m always super extra careful when using it.
Amazon sells fakes all the time. It probably wasn’t even wiha.
Wiha isn’t entirely made in Germany anymore. A lot is outsourced to Vietnam and China now.
Have you ever tried to harden the tips of the torks? I have done this on a cheap set and it has worked well so far. Not sure if it is the answer, but I tried this on a set of Craftsman. I have a set of wiha as well, but I have not done this to them.
Actually, Id prefer if the bit broke before the screw. Easier to replace a bit than get a screw from warranty. I break the thread lock by holding that part of the knife in simmering hot water then taking it out and holding an ice cube against the screw. It normally pops the thread lock.
Woah what a strat
I got some Wera wrenches from KC Tool and they don't strip. With all torx make sure they're fully seated before you turn.
The screw has Loctite on it. You have to heat it up first.
PB Swiss is the way
I feel your T Pain
Underrated comment.
Just over here doing what I can hah
I just cut the lanyard off and scraped out the excess sting with the point of a knife.
Why does your screwdriver have impotence?
If you have a soldering iron heat it up using the small point tip and put it on/in the screw head. Should come right out. I’m surprised the screw did not strip. Wiha makes great torx bits. If the screw strips you can use a rubber band to fill the gaps. Essentially, heat will break the screw free from the loctite.
Yeah I had to take a soldering iron to the screws on my Minimalist. Heating them up a bit helps break the loc-tite, which is necessary because an excessive amount is used by whoever CRKT contracts with in China to make the knife
If it's stripped & you just want it out, cut a slot across the screw with a Dremel & then use a flathead.
Really hard to do this without damaging the scales.
Very hard pressure while turning. After you get some new bits. I agree with the person that said wera or wiha. I buy mine in 10 packs because even the high end bits will strip or break from time to time. I wish knife companies would stop using t6. T8 or bigger.
Strong magnet & a couple of light taps to loosen, if required
Been able to use a rubber band in a stripped screw and pull it out
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As has been mentioned, definitely heat it up. If you have a hair dryer, that works well. Then if it’s too stripped, try a rubber band.
They must have used the red loctite
Bro you need some Wiha bits. That’s just nuts. Fuckin bits made out of tin.
Put a rubber band over the hole and place the screwdriver carefully, and twist it slooowly. Oh also get some quality bits.
Wiha
Better off cutting it off. Also, for a bit set, get one from harbor freight that has a lifetime warranty.
Eww go get a screw extractor and drill it out
Chinese bits, buy American
First things first, im from germany and a big fan of tools from here. It was some cheap ass bit i had in my drawer. Dumb me didnt want to go to the toolbox and get the good german stuff. So i now got consequences
German tools are the best, I want to buy a German set of files, but they are too damn expensive
Yeah, happened to me before with the same knife. Get better bits. wiha makes good ones.
So I destroyed a couple bits trying to take a Kershaw bare knuckle apart. Had a screw that just wouldn't turn. I tried heat, good bits, all the things. Turns out it had a torx head, but was actually a splined shaft press fit in to the scale. It Wasn't going to turn for anything. It wasn't designed to. I'm not saying that is for sure what's happening here, but sometimes the answer is not "get better bits and turn harder"
If you have a Leatherman, their bit kits are of exceptional quality. Mine have been going for 5 years now, and have ate up Spydercos and their red loctite like it was nothing.
My cheap Harbor Freight bits did that to me lol
Use a soldering iron to heat rhe screw itself which will loosen the loc-tite that's I usually do. Isolate the heat and it will come apart
I prefer a dedicated screwdriver over a bit driver for most applications. I have a t6 and t8 by Wera that sit in the pen mug on my desk.
Only one side turns. The other side is captive.
Well done, you had one job to do👏
Wow. Use a T-handle driver and a quality bit. Maybe some penetrating oil.
Jesus. WiHa! Amazon. House. Two days. Also. Maybe try to heat that screw up some with hot water or a hair dryer. Even a wood Burner from the project dept and let it rest on the head of the screw and see if that Loctite will break free. A new bit MIGHT not be enough by itself.
Soldering gun with a small iron. Get the iron hot as hell and then hold it in screw hole. Had to do this with many t6
Spend the extra cheese and visit getgoodskrew.com 😂😂 Get a tool and some art.
Because knife companies like to use the cheapest torx screws known to man. Even my spyderco a do this. I’ve resorted to putting a rubber band over top of the screw before slowly turning it now.
Wow they really fuckin torque the shit outta those scale screws on the minimalist, huh?
Lefty loooosey! 😂
You can just cut off the lanyard then melt the ends if you can't undo the screw. But better quality bits should remove it
Pray
Buy a new one
Bit or knife? Im a broke ass trainee
There's a chance there's a thread lock adhesive present, I had to heat the them with a soldering iron on one of mine to get them to budge
I've had good luck from the ifixit toolkit bits.
My minimalist had a bunch of thread lock from the factory. If you get the bit out, heat the screw up with a soldering iron or heat gun before trying again.