6-point opening snugly fits hex-shaped fastener heads to apply maximum torque without slipping Advanced design grips flat sides of fastener heads, not corners, to prevent round off Shallow well and slim walls allow socket to fit into tight, narrow spaces Detent notches in drive end lock onto ratchets and extensions Made from premium chrome vanadium steel with a durable mirror chrome plated finish

Designed to apply maximum torque, the 6-point opening of the TEKTON 1/2 in. Drive x 3/8 in. Shallow Socket snugly fits the hex shape of fastener heads, so there’s no slipping. To prevent round off, it grips the flat sides of fasteners rather than the corners.