- Published 24 Apr 2024
- Last Modified 24 Apr 2024
- 14 min
The Complete Guide to Hex Keys
This guide looks at what hex keys are, how they’re used and what sets are currently available on the market for a range of job and project requirements.
What are hex keys?
Types and shapes of hex key
Straight hex keys
Ball end hex keys
T-handle hex keys
Ball end hex keys
RS PRO L shaped Hex Key set
Hex key sizes
Imperial vs metric hex keys
What is a hex key used for?
Are hex and Allen keys the same thing?
Who invented hex keys?
Related links
- Hex Keys
- Wera 9 piece L Shape Metric Hex Key Set, 1.5 → 10mm
- RS PRO 10 piece L Shape Imperial Hex Key Set, 1/16 → 3/8in
- RS PRO 15 piece L Shape Metric Hex Key Set, 1.27 → 10mm
- RS PRO 5 piece L Shape Metric Hex Key Set, 5mm
- Wiha Tools 7 piece L Shape Metric Hex Key Set, 1.5 → 6mm
- SAM L Shape Metric Hex Key, 12mm
- Wiha 10 piece L Shape Metric Hex Key Set, 1.5 → 10mm