The Wiha 75985 and Kershaw TX-Tool Driver Kits: A Nick Quick Review

Today, I give a quick review of two pen-driver kits, one by Wiha Tools (the 75985), and one by Kershaw (the TX-Tool). The Kershaw, although half the price, is clearly the lesser tool in selection, build, and everything else, and in the end, I think if you're going to buy one of these, you'd as might as well do it right.
Here's a link to buy the Wiha Kit: amzn.to/2g1AGer

[@floyd2386]

I just got the Wiha after watching your video and soon realized why an o-ring or gasket isn't just for waterproofing, I constantly was inadvertantly unscrewing the cap whenever I tightened any screws. Fortunately I found that an o-ring for a AAA sized light (Thrunite Ti3) fits and keeps the cap on more securely.

[@MrGeerbear]

Nick- great review. I have that Wiha and it blows other torx bits out of the water. Much harder steel means it will keep on working.

[@E1337N3SS]

I'm one of those guys that's been going "but this one's only six bucks" at the walmart torx bit kits, and I've probably burned through five of them because I keep needing to replace t6 and t8 bits that are completely unusable. Take it from me, just pay for a good set once, or regret it multiple times.

[@NickShabazz]

There's a lot to be said for "Buy once, cry once".

[@orendz7740]

Yes I've been in the same boat.

[@PoorWays]

Just bought the Kershaw, thanks for the review Nick!

[@jshphysicistatyahoo]

Thanks Nick. You are such a classy dude. I wish I could be more like you, (so) funny, excellent use of diction, direct to your point (few digressions), entirely appropriate and Bat Man-esque.

[@blanebiondolillo430]

wiha bits,every dam day of the week...good take nick keep them coming .

[@mikee4993]

I have been using the blue box from Benchmade, but I got the Kershaw in a Christmas gift set and I've used it a couple of times and I had no issues.

[@SilveradoDudeDk]

An hour ago i purchased a Wera kit with T5-6-7-8-9 bits in. I really like the Wiha set you got there, but the shipping costs (On Ebay and Amazon to Denmark) were higher than the tool itself, so i went to Bauhaus in town and got the Wera set, for like 40 dollars.. lol. But it is supposed of the best quality money can buy. and i didnt have to wait weeks for it to arrive. So i´m happy. Now i will try and tear down my spyderco manix 2, clean and oil it. Wish me luck... LOL :-)

[@BazonBlades]

Nick, I didn't know you had reviewed the Wiha torx pen. I just picked one of these up and did a video on it. It's a good little secondary tool.

[@jacobmanalang8162]

going to buy the wiha. this is essential kit ive been missing and needing!

[@13noman1]

Thanks, Nick. This was quite useful

[@jmas2190]

Have both but Kershaw bits round out quick wiha definitely the single wiha driver's that come in a set are really good.

[@jolness1]

I think I may grab one of the Wiha ones and a spare set of bits to build my own with the Torx sizes my knives I carry often use as well as the two hex heads I need between my protechs and my sebenzas.

[@scoob42]

Bought the Kershaw kit, the t6 broke the second(!) time I used it, moving a pocket clip. Maybe it only likes Kershaws and that was a CRKT Pilar, but, I just thought I'd pass that info on.

[@beardedbassist8347]

i've been using the benchmade blue box for awhile. you get two t6, t8, & t10's. it's ok but would like one of these much more

[@ryanmallory8687]

I was just shopping the Internet today for this exact thing. Thanks for the comparison.

[@Frip36]

"Gonna give a little supplementary light here". Instead of, "gonna give a little more light here". This guy is off the rails.

[@em23]

I own the Kershaw version and I cut a little piece of paper, rolled up and stuffed into the bit container to eliminate the rattle

[@Wolf459]

I've found transferring Wiha ¼" Torx bits to the Swiss+Tech XDrive Pocket Driver makes for an excellent keychain or coin pocket knife tuning kit. Plus... No rattle A-TALL!

[@StarDarkAshes]

I just got the Xiaomi Wiha Tools kit! It’s great!!!! Please review Nick? Please.

[@scottkoblitz1230]

Assortment and handle design aside is the bit quality/screw head fitment as good with the handle contained driver? I actually prefer the design of the cheaper all in one driver versus that larger kit but I'm more concerned about the quality of the bits. I've read that the little boker/wiha stubby is amazing quality. I am considering that one but I prefer the look of this longer cheaper one. Have you used the stubby? Between the stubby and the cheaper one you have here which would you recommend?

[@sahildhaliwal5831]

Have a Kershaw torx set because my local knife store didn't carry wiha and the prices for it are way overinflated in Canada. The bits get stuck in the barrel of the pen all the time and it's a pain to get them out. Anyone know if the rubber washer could transfer to a wiha bit set? I do drop things in the snow often and it would be nice if when I finally get a wiha set, the bits aren't rusted through after only a year

[@420Durban]

I just bought one of these this week and they no longer come with a T10 bit, just T3-T8.

[@vanderstelt50]

Any thoughts on t6 t8 that are quality/stronger than the junk sold in most kits? Favorite t6 t8 bit manufacturer?

[@Probablyshouldnthave]

so will the bits instantly dissolve if they get wet? that o-ring seal is a gamechanger

[@tiagomiguelfonseca3910]

The bits from the bigger set are better than the bits on the 75985 kit?

[@orendz7740]

I think having one of those in a pack for field disassembly or something is fine but I wouldn't use them to be your main tool to disassemble.

[@mountaindont34ify]

Will these bits work in other wiha drivers? Also are the kershaw and wiha bits interchangeable in each driver?

[@randyparker8009]

KC tool has about any thing you want concerning wiha . Are any other German made tool. You can get 1 bit any as size are the size you have. I have several all torx and bought the larger size bits for each. I think the driver set comes 4 through 8 and I bought 9 and 10 for each. Hope all have a blessed day.

[@viva0228]

That wiha sets recently only cover from T3-8, which is a shame, especially for spyderco

[@charlie__w307]

Pound land (U.K.) sell a screwdriver perfectly identical to the wiha for £1 (and with just a pillar drill and some taps you can turn it into a bolt action tactical pen)👍

[@cankiller1000]

I just ordered the wiha i had to buy the t10 separately for 1/3 the price of the whole set

[@kalash479]

When are you doing the hand spinner review?

[@Dan_Hazard]

hey nick, I wanted to see if you could try something out, I had no oil for my pivot points, so I ended up using the oil that comes with the Wahl Hair Clippers, was so much of an improvement, I wanted to see if you could try it out, use clipper oIL on a knife, I mean, clipper oil has to work look how fast the clipper moves. hope you try it

[@Dan_Hazard]

Shoestring Tom Cool, glad I helped. I pul the oil on my mini-grip and 0450 they move so well especially the griptilian I'll make a video soon I used to have to flick it closed no matter hot loose the pivot was. now I can hold it with the tip pointing up pull the axis lock and it just falls closed just buttery smooth or Butt'ry Smoove 😆 have a good one

[@rustyvavles6101]

checked amazon. the wiha 75985 seems to come with 6 bits missing the important t10. check out the wiha 75093. 6$ more ,but with 13 bits( t6 to t20 along with some other types ) and convenient access to them.

[@HaesslichG]

rustyvavles I just looked it up on Amazon - they look a lot better than the Benchmade Blue Box bits, or the various bits I've twisted trying to loosen up thread locked T6 and T8 screws using Red Loctite (thanks Benchmade)...

[@BL-yj2wp]

The Wiha 75093 is made in Germany as opposed to China for the cheaper and/or rebranded kits. It will last a lot longer and work much better.

[@jimmygrey6848]

I have an Ifixit Pro-Tech tool kit. Bought it for tinkering around in my computer but it's found more use for pocket knives. Comes with lots of useful things, prying tools, tweezers etc. and a really great driver kit, the box of which converts into a magnetic parts tray. They also make a larger 128 piece bit kit with every bit you've ever seen, going to pick one up eventually. Might come in handy for all those proprietary pivot screws :)

[@bob505470]

For sure a great kit. It is definitly a bit over priced, but it is by far one of the most complete kits on the market. I got the same kit just so i didn't have to deal with ordering multiple separate items. Very nice to have everything in a very organized setup.

[@nofriendzplaya69]

Jimmy Grey I have the same kit and the T7 stripped out on me. They use the same cheap shiny bits that that Kershaw tool has. I'm going to pick up a Wiha set

[@lucacadianalbert]

I need to get a small o-ring for my Wiha driver. On several occasions the cap fell off accidentally after use. If you rest the palm of your hand on the back of the driver while screwing in a faster it sometimes unscrews the cap

[@GoldplatedDeagle]

o-rings are cheap ;]

[@lucacadianalbert]

indeed...

[@DougHinVA]

removing a small Torx head screw in an OSO (offshore Kershaw) that was glued in talek more than a T6 bit.... it needs a T7 if the head was stretched out a bit...

[@dubglock2312]

I got the 75988 and like it alot

[@PugsleyAd]

I have them both and the Wiha bits are superior in hardness. Buy the Wiha once as the guy below said.

[@briantaylor9266]

In my estimation, bit quality is by far and away the most important factor. Is there any quantitative information available on the Kershaw vs the Wiha (or any other brand for that matter)? There seems to be plenty for knife blades (steel alloy, hardness, etc.), so why not driver bits?

[@nathan_navaja]

Brian Taylor Not sure about Kershaw's, but Wiha's website states their bits are "Chrome-Vanadium-Molybdenum Tool Steel, through-hardened and tempered for wear resistance." Made in Germany as well.

[@ogenmatic]

Stuff part of a cotton ball down the tube if you don't like Latin music sometime. Kershaw is great if your name is Ken or Kevin... Otherwise get the Wiha. I bought ONLY Wiha bits for use in a CNC machine shop. Their small Torx & Torx-plus bits far out perform any other brand. We used them to change carbide 'inserts' on indexable cutting tools.

[@jadeniantosca1377]

whats the big kit called

[@shahirbear]

I use a benchmade blue box

[@utilitariansharp8597]

Hey Nick, I have had trouble with cheaper torx bits breaking and dulling/twisting. I had a Kobalt bit set, a Husqvarna bit set and instead of stripping the screws they tend to twist or break. (although they have stripped screws on cheaper knives, but that's besides the point) Have you found that to happen ever with the Wiha? I'm hoping not so I can purchase this to solve my torx bit conundrum!

[@NickShabazz]

Wiha can still twist and break, but it's much less common and requires way more torque!

[@utilitariansharp8597]

Just got it in the mail today and HOLY CRAP is it an improvement! I will only use Wiha from now on. Thanks so much for the review.

[@David_Downs]

My biggest fault with these, no matter if good, is the loose bits just shaking around in there, would think they could just create a small little insert where they can all be put into and kept together, as the problem is if you lose one and dont notice, it will likely be gone for a long time, and having to dump them all out to find the one you want is just a pain. Unless you just keep the one you use most in there, but at that point you may as well just buy a small screwdriver.

[@scottkoblitz1230]

I was referring to the wiha not the Kershaw tool in my post

[@randallkelley3599]

I bought two small ones at Home Depot, but they have tops that spin, so I can screw with one hand, (wait that did not come out right, wait that didn't either)...!!

[@Mrplacedcookie]

WIHA all the way!!!

[@fauxmunk]

Nick, I love your accent. Where’d you grow up?

[@jaes4926]

Wiha manufactures the best precision screwdrivers and bits. I think their small bits are still manufactured in Germany, but the Wiha driver in the video is just a cheap China thing. You can buy the same holder (with crappier bits) at hardware stores for $3.

[@whatmakesittick8362]

I'm late to the conversation but... You're right on the Wiha driver in this video. Harbor Freight carries a three pack of these drivers with some cheap bits. The drivers are worth it for the three pack at around $15. Then you get nice bits to fit in them. These drivers will contain 9 total bits. The HF three pack drivers are literally identical to the Wiha, minus the laser billboarding. I carry one daily and the other two remain with my home kit.

[@EvanCarrollTheGreat]

Get a Klein Tools 32314. It is a superior design in every way.

[@tonesw6957]

Thanks

[@Jimislash]

Lol, "no fan of Latin music." Great review.

[@tnjrcfl1]

or just get an O-ring for your wiha...

[@johnarshad7807]

last ditch baracas when the latin music urge come

[@brianfollett687]

When it comes to tools , you always get what you pay for. Its better to spend a little more now , then to spend less a few times, and you'll save money in the long run .

[@sarge1231]

I personally agree with the wiha bits being better. I like to have as good as possible torx bits, especially on cheap soft screws as can be found on Ganzo's along with red locktite which needs heating with a soldering iron. I do however sometimes like softer cheap bits on high quality locktighted screws so the bit will strip before the screw does. I generally like the high value of the ganzo knives, but hate the very cheap screws they are using...raise the price a couple of bucks and use high quality screws...Sanrenmu does it, Ganzo could also. Also any knife maker who uses red locktite should be jailed. I know it is not illegal, but it should be along with proprietary hardware. I will buy no knives which have proprietary hardware...period!!! That is a deal breaker for me.

[@Proiectediversediy]

Your voice reminds me of Jennice from friends :) O myyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood

[@milanasanovic5859]

Been using the Kershaw for a year for casual disassembly (after buying those "cheaper" ones that truly sucked) and it does the job just fine for what it's intended use. It's not perfect or hi end but the bits don't slip or strip so good enough I don't think it's that inferior to this Weha.

[@maindave1]

Been using kobalt. Cheap $10

[@Nanchi]

I am sold on the we ha lol

[@LukeNuss1]

That's okay I'm a fan of Latin music Lol

[@BirdShotIV]

you've got K on your shirt...

[@jimboutilier7552]

BirdShot IV It's short for nicK

[@aaronmnsky]

R.I.Z.Z.O, Frank Rizzo - LMAO

[@topcopy98]

Torque is cheap

[@brandonbishop7932]

I like the way you talk. Mmmhuh

[@slavomircurgel8899]

разговору много, а по теме кот наплакал

[@escaflowne33055]

like Wiha, but both are 100% overpriced gimmicks. you "might" get a better clip on these and surely the Wiha bits are going to be good. the handles however are worth $1, that is the price of the no brands. with the savings you'd add your own quality bits.

[@rhythmtreble7311]

how long till the local dialect makes nick start talking like a valleygirl? place ya bets

[@rosskstar]

Meh - it's no different than carrying Tic-Tacs in your pocket