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Some posts about the supposed advantage of 'hollow ground' screwdrivers has been moved to our pinned topic on the subject below. Incidentally I'd like to inform fresh members that if they can undertak

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I'm the other extreme. i purchased a Chinese set that look like Bergeon, I have used them for four years now and only dressed them once. That was only because I made a jig for sharpening them. They

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You need to dress your driver of proper width, to the proper thickness.    They all tend to get thicker as they get wider, to handle the torque. 

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53 minutes ago, maclerche said:

 I also have the Horotec screwdrivers and I am very happy with them. In fact, I have all seventeen sizes. I have not seen other brands with seventeen sizes ...

What's the advantage of having seventeen size? I don't use more than three of the common sizes, but had to buy an odd size once to release a stem.

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Screwdriver preference is quite a personal thing round here so good luck getting a consensus ;)

I’ve had Bergeon and wasn’t that happy with them so I got a set of VOH. Now they are amazing. Can’t speak for Horotec but I’d skip Bergeon for screwdrivers. Good luck

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Thinking of upgrading my screwdrivers. So am about to buy this set https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/bergeon-stainless-steel-ergonomic-9-pieces-rs 

But want some that has the same size handle as my chromium https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/bergeon-chromium-plated-9-pieces-rs

Have the newer ones with the darker revolving stand. 

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My opinion: just check if they are antimagnetic! This is probably one of themost relevant aspects. I have similar ones and they are not antimagnetic and one of them is always magnetized.  Searching data from then sent  links  is not stated that they are antimagnetic.

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22 minutes ago, Henrique said:

My opinion: just check if they are antimagnetic! This is probably one of themost relevant aspects. I have similar ones and they are not antimagnetic and one of them is always magnetized.  Searching data from then sent  links  is not stated that they are antimagnetic.

That is mostly down to the blades. Change the blades for som antimagnetic or stainless steel ones and you should have no problem with magnetic screwdriver. Or buy a demagnitizer. 

I wondered as i have a Bergeon 5970 before.  And like the thicker handles on that . But would like to have a new set.  Sold my old bergeon 5970 with thin handles. 

But did the order today so time will tell. 

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They do look very comfortable! Eventually I want a set for myself, but for now my A*Fs will just have to do?

Anyone having any experience with that "declafor alloy"? I believe a saw a pretty much “thumbs down” post written by Mark Lovick, no?

“The Bergeon ‘Swiss Made’ 100% anti-magnetic blades are made from a super alloy known as declafor. This material is softer than the hardened stainless steel blades that are supplied with other sets.” Link here!

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I have the first link set posted (colored plastic ends) and I’m happy with them. Some magnetism issues here and there but they are a step up from the basic A-F set I started out with. I use a basic permanent magnet demagnetizer on them as needed.

If the body is too narrow for you, just run a layer or two of shrink tubing on them to “fatten” them up. 

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Good deal on screwdrivers passed on.

I ran across this sale on individual screwdrivers for .25 cents each a while back, and where I had low expectation but thought I would order some to use as disposables when needing a good edge. What I found is that there actually quit good prompting me to order more.  

They seem to be hardened and I haven’t tossed one yet. Fact is, I find myself reaching for these over the Bergeon which I paid over $20ea for.

Therefore, I am passing the find on to anyone needing a good eco screwdriver.

All the best, Will

https://timesavers.com/search.html?q=screwdriver&go=Search 

PS: shipping was $3.50

Order Details:

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  Quantity: 4                                                          

  Item: 2.0mm Flat Fixed Blade Screwdriver(33266)                       

 

  Unit Price:                   $0.25                                  

  Total Price:                  $1.00                                  

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  Quantity: 4                                                          

  Item: 1.00mm Jeweler's Flat Blade Screwdriver (01322)                

 

  Unit Price:                   $0.25                                  

  Total Price:                  $1.00                                  

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  Quantity: 2                                                          

  Item: 0.60mm Jeweler's Flat Blade Screwdriver (01319)                

 

  Unit Price:                   $0.25                                  

  Total Price:                  $0.50                                  

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  Quantity: 6                                                          

  Item: 1.40mm Jeweler's Flat Blade Screwdriver (01323)                

 

  Unit Price:                   $0.25                                  

  Total Price:                  $1.50                                  

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  Quantity: 6                                                          

  Item: 1.20mm Flat Fixed Blade Screwdriver(33267)                     

 

  Unit Price:                   $0.25                                  

  Total Price:                  $1.50                                  

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  Quantity: 4                                                          

  Item: 0.80mm Jeweler's Flat Blade Screwdriver (01320)                

 

  Unit Price:                   $0.25                                  

  Total Price:                  $1.00                                  

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                                               subtotal:         $6.50

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                                                  total:         $6.50

Shipping was $3.50

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My pleasure, but I would like to add, in addition to someone starting out, anyone can use them as disposables (a screwdriver you don’t bother sharpening) dropping them in the can and grabbing a fresh one when the tips break down. Main thing is the tips are hardened so they don’t bugger your screw and these appear to be.  

Take care and Mary Christmas to all  

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So I decided to buy a set of Indian screwdrivers from cousinsuk awhile back: 

https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/indian-stainless-steel-7-pieces

I'm now looking to upgrade my screwdrivers and I saw this on esslinger: 

https://www.esslinger.com/reversible-blade-replacement-screwdriver-straight-tip-set-watch-tool/

 

They're the same style of reversible blades that the Indian ones have and they're made in France. Should I try fitting them with these or just buy a whole new higher quality screwdriver set altogether?

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