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Decent (U.S. made?) torx set for Benchmade maintenance
February 19, 2018, 12:16 PM
AquilonDecent (U.S. made?) torx set for Benchmade maintenance
I need a decent set of torx bits and driver for my Benchmade knives. Seems like every torx bit I can put my hands on breaks or strips damn near instantly. And I don't know what one has to do to actually find quality U.S. made metal or tools anymore. I figured maybe Benchmade's own blue box maintenance kit might be worth a try, but even that has some shoddy reviews online.
Can anyone point me in the right direction?
February 19, 2018, 01:32 PM
GarandGuyI've used the Benchmade factory kit for years. No issues and no warping or rounding on the torx heads. I just use my socket driver and I'm good to go.
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February 19, 2018, 01:40 PM
Pale HorseI have no experience with their Torx, but I bought a good deal of ball end Allen from Bondhus. They are made in America. Like I said I can't speak to the Torx but I am extremely impressed with the Allen head bits I have bought. I use mine in a power driver and have never needed to replace one due to wear or breakage.
http://www.bondhus.com/bondhus...tar_tools/index.htmlYou can even just buy the size you need instead of buying an entire set. Click on the bits or screwdrivers link to get a list of part numbers.
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February 19, 2018, 01:41 PM
Aquilonquote:
Originally posted by GarandGuy:
I've used the Benchmade factory kit for years. No issues and no warping or rounding on the torx heads. I just use my socket driver and I'm good to go.
It's that "for years" part that bothers me. If you bought the kit a decade ago, it may well have been U.S. made. I'm afraid if I bought one now, it might just be Chinese junk. I've got really nice Craftsman tools I've been using for years too. But you can't go out and buy them anymore. I guess I could email Benchmade and ask where they come from.
February 19, 2018, 02:02 PM
Aquilonquote:
Originally posted by Pale Horse:
I have no experience with their Torx, but I bought a good deal of ball end Allen from Bondhus. They are made in America. Like I said I can't speak to the Torx but I am extremely impressed with the Allen head bits I have bought. I use mine in a power driver and have never needed to replace one due to wear or breakage.
http://www.bondhus.com/bondhus...tar_tools/index.htmlYou can even just buy the size you need instead of buying an entire set. Click on the bits or screwdrivers link to get a list of part numbers.
Perfect! Will order a set of these.
February 19, 2018, 04:20 PM
agonyI've done the same and stripped bits from Benchmade, Rhino, and a couple other cheap sets.
A couple years ago I bought several Wiha torx bits and drivers and none of them have stripped yet.
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February 19, 2018, 05:17 PM
Ripleyquote:
Originally posted by agony:
I've done the same and stripped bits from Benchmade, Rhino, and a couple other cheap sets.
A couple years ago I bought several Wiha torx bits and drivers and none of them have stripped yet.
I use the Wiha drivers, rotating caps, German made, nice tools.
Set the controls for the heart of the Sun. February 19, 2018, 05:19 PM
Pale HorseI agree that WiHa is the best. But the OP asked for American made. WiHa is German.
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February 19, 2018, 05:58 PM
AquilonThanks for the WiHa suggestion as well. I’ve ordered some from Bondhus. Hopefully those will fit the bill. I try to buy US sourced and US made as much as possible, so that’s my first choice. If those fail as well, I’ll try WiHa as the next stop.
February 19, 2018, 06:01 PM
Patrick-SP2022IIRC, a few months back some members were speaking highly of the tools and bits made by Chapman Manufacturing.
Made in USA, they offer various sets as well as individual bits.
https://chapmanmfg.com/
February 19, 2018, 07:46 PM
dog44Bondhus.
February 19, 2018, 10:47 PM
rackrackWiha.
https://www.wihatools.com/February 20, 2018, 08:44 PM
pedropcolaWiha for the win. Buy a US car.
February 26, 2018, 10:55 AM
jhe888Wiha.
The fish is mute, expressionless. The fish doesn't think because the fish knows everything. March 02, 2018, 01:37 PM
amhaynieChapman makes the best tool kit I have ever used. Easily worth twice the price. Will work perfectly for what you are doing
https://chapmanmfg.com/products/master-kit-5575