Best micro torx set?

[xela456]

Hey all, I'm looking for a good micro torx set for disassembling pocket knives. So far of the past 10 years I've had a few lower end brand micro screw driver sets (home Depot, Lowe's brand stuff). Its something I never really use at work so I never really thought to invest in it. I bought a CRKT tool with all the bits required for all of their knives and after 1 disassembly the most commonly used size looks like a twizzler. My question is: am I expecting too much of a bit that small, am I going to do the same thing to say... A wera or a wiha bit?
If not, what are you guys using?

 

[47jlk]

I use the Wiha 75992 System 4 Precision Interchangeable Bit Set. I've had the set for a couple of years, don't use it a lot but it works well for the torx fasteners on my CRKT and Kershaw EDC knives.

 

[HenryAZ]

WIHA has several L-key sets that go down to T5. How small do you need? The smallest I've encountered on pocket knives is T6.

 

[Tallpilot]

These are routinely on sale and a great value when they are.

https://www.wihatools.com/torx-tool...screwdriver-8-piece-set-t1-t8-in-canvas-pouch

 

[willbird]

Overall WIHA has the best stuff IMHO. In one job I had for 4 years I used their drivers and bits hundreds of times a day changing diamond and carbide inserts. They were exponentially better than any other brand I tried. Where they are made I prefer a solid T handle design because there is no "give" like you get with a bit in a holder, but maybe in smaller sizes they are not made.

https://www.wihatools.com/torx-insert-bit-2-pack

I really like this set here...got them from Amazon

Wiha 75965 Precision Micro Bit Ratchet Steel Storage Box, 65-Piece

You can buy individual bits too as singles or packs of 10...they go clear down to T1...it is a 4mm bit not 1/4".

https://www.wihatools.com/bits/micro-bits/torx-micro-bit

The ten packs are like $15ish.

 

[Wamsutta]

I know what Torx is, but never heard of "Micro Torx." You guys threw me a curve ball today. At what size does Torx become Micro Torx? The smallest I have is a T6. Is T6 considered Micro?

 

[matt_i]

For changing inserted carbides, I like this Wing style. The Flag (half of a wing really) is OK but the Wing seems more ergonomic. Always blow those tiny torx sockets out with compressed air first to get max engagement on the tool.

https://www.wihatools.com/torxr-wing-handle-7-piece-set-in-metal-stand

 

[matt stott]

I really (really) like the new-ish PBSwiss precision drivers for torx. I use them at work regularly on set screws that are often very old and very corroded. I have yet to damage a driver or a fastener. I used the Wiha and Wera drivers for years (decades)- and the PB stuff is a notch above.

This type:

 

[mr.lemons]

Recently purchased this Wiha set as relatively economical way of getting all the small sizes from a good brand. T1-T10 4mm bits. They will fit any cheap 4mm 'micro bit' driver.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071NWC9V7/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Edit.. KC Tool lists them as made in Germany.

https://www.kctoolco.com/wiha-75988-micro-bit-torx-10-pack/

 

[xela456]

WIHA has several L-key sets that go down to T5. How small do you need? The smallest I've encountered on pocket knives is T6.

Hmm, I can't say I've ever really pair attention to what size lol!
I feel like an L-key would be pretty easy to break off. Theres pretty much only 2 sizes on my CRKT M16-04z. Still need a flathead screwdriver too!
The body screws, and the pocket clip screws (need red loctite from the factory) are the smaller size.

 

[Wamsutta]

At what size does Torx become Micro?

 

[xela456]

At what size does Torx become Micro?

I'm really not sure. I'm really not even sure if that's what they're called but by searching that it brought me to the right tools!

 

[xela456]

I just order this on Amazon .https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00XIPTG4A?ref=ppx_pt2_mob_b_prod_image

Though I've been hovering over these
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CSWY50O/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A1UMBRA5ZTBCX8&psc=1

 

[Wamsutta]

Though I've been hovering over these
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CSWY50O/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A1UMBRA5ZTBCX8&psc=1

That's what I would get. Way more feel.

 

[willbird]

That's what I would get. Way more feel.

Yea if my uses were well defined I would choose those too. One person commented said they contacted WIHA to find out which tools were indeed made in Germany. The reply said that the German made stuff has the WIHA hex logo and no surprise says "made in Germany". Some of their line is made in Vietnam and people are not as happy with it.

The individual replacements for 8 piece set are $7 each. I always preferred a solid tool to a bit but keeping spare bits around in common sizes is cheaper than keeping spare solid tool-handle.

Cheap poor stuff will start to "wind up" and unwind on the first use....WIHA stuff just works until it fails at a thousand uses or some such. I did hundreds a day and would break one of a common size every week or two. But it worked perfectly until the last time if that makes sense . Same exact thing is true of cheap vs good Allen wrenches.

Bill

 

[mr.lemons]

At what size does Torx become Micro?

As far as I am aware Wiha refer to all 4mm drive bits with any tip (torx,PH,PZ,hex etc) as micro bits to distinguish them from standard 1/4" bits

 

[b7labelle]

In all my knives the smallest I’ve needed is a T6. Not sure what makers will use smaller than that.

If I got that Picofinish set, most would probably go unused or just be too small. At least for knife maintenance. Nice set though.

Personally this is what I would recommend: Wiha 26792

This has a range of drivers that will get down to what I’ve seen as the smallest screws uses in knives, and will also get you up to the large pivot screws. Plus my using the drivers and not a bit insert, it makes it harder to lose the buggers. If/when I decide to upgrade from my HF set, this is hat I’ll get.

 

[p90puma]

Wife's old motorola phone had a bunch of T2's, that stuff is TINY.

 

[ForrestT]

I use the masterforce set sold by Menards. Made in USA. Lifetime guarantee. Happy with it and reasonable price.

 

[LeeG]

I use the Wiha 75992 System 4 Precision Interchangeable Bit Set. I've had the set for a couple of years, don't use it a lot but it works well for the torx fasteners on my CRKT and Kershaw EDC knives.

I have this set also. I added the T1 bit to it just to make it 'complete'.

 

[Spacey_G]

Wiha or Wera precision drivers are reasonably priced and do not turn into twizzlers.

Be aware that many small Torx screws are actually Torx Plus. You can turn them with normal Torx drivers but not at full torque. Wera only sells normal Torx precision screwdrivers. Wiha sells both varieties. The Torx Plus sizes have 'IP' (for internal plus) instead of 'T' prefix and only come in the yellow-cap ESD safe versions.

At what size does Torx become Micro?

'Micro Torx' does not have a specific meaning like you seem to think. OP just used the word to tell us he wants small sizes, like you'd find in precision screwdriver sets.

 

[humpty]

As a tech I have always used Whia and I would suggest it as others have.

Recently though I bought a set from iFixIt the Mako 64 pcs set. I bought it for some specialty bits for taking apart phones. The set is super nice and not terribly priced either. If you need any of the other bits in the set you might want to consider it.

 

[Coloshaver]

This set has never let me down https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/Mako-Driver-Kit--64-Precision-Bits/IF145-299?o=4