What are these called and where do I get some
- Thread starter Chris Railey
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Randy Lucius
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USA Knifemaker should have them.
Randy Lucius
Well-Known Member
Dang beat by 5 seconds.
Bruce McLeish
Well-Known Member
Isn't that a torx screw?
scherf68
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search torx screw on usaknifemaker, host of this forum, they have many sizes.
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Screw 8-64 Button Head SS .15" Thread Length Torx T15 - 10 pack
Screws Button Head TORX T-15 Drive .3" Diameter head 8-64 Fine Pitch Thread .15" Thread Length (under the head) .23" Overall Length Passivated Finish Made of Stainless Steel The 64tpi on these allows a much finer adjustment when dialing in your knife build. These screws were purchased to go...
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Chris Railey
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So then I guess the liners are threaded?
J. Doyle
Dealer - Purveyor
Correct.
John Wilson
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You can do this on a full tang as well by inserting a threaded bushing in the pin hole.
EdCaffreyMS
"The Montana Bladesmith"
These are small screws that you can get through most knife supply outfits. However, I would caution you to thoroughly check out exactly what you are getting, BEFORE ordering.
Why? One word.... Tolerances. These screws/hardware are tiny to begin with, and generally used in tight tolerance applications such a folders.... where a +/- tolerance of .005" is a huge deal. That .005" is usually the tolerance specs for this type of hardware that is made in China, or some other overseas locations. This applies to not just the threads, but also how concentric (how the heads are centered on the screw).
My advice, unless you enjoy frustration, is to seek out hardware of this type, that strives for as tight tolerances as possible, pay the extra money for it, and don't go the "made in China" route. Been there..... done that... and didn't even want the T-Shirt.