Allen Wrench Set Reviews

This is the best selling Allen wrench set - and you get both metric and standard Allen keys. Manufactured by Stanley, they're set into a pair ergonomic, easy grip multi-tool type housings and are both easy to use and easy to locate in and among the average tool bag or box.

The cases are stamped with the accompanying symbols which allows you to identify the right sized wrench for the job and the angle that each key sits at when in use is comfortable and allows you to maneuver the key easily enough. This is a a very sturdy and well designed Allen wrench socket set, and gives a lot of bang for your buck in relation to the price tag. A great buy.

This is a great Allen tools set - and covers 30 different metric and standard Allen keys in total. They're all housed in their own Allen wrench holder, and each one is identified by size and type. The case is solid and reaonably good quality, bright yellow so easy to find when needed - though the smaller ones tend to loosen and fall out of you bang it around.

Each key is manufactured out of chrome vanadium steel and they're all chamfered, which helps when it comes to inserting the keys. It's highly likely that there's more wrenches than you'll ever need but - at least you know you've got all the bases covered when it comes to assembly of furniture and anything that requires a hex key to tighten it. A good all-round set, priced right and on the money.

This is another best selling Allen wrench socket set and covers both metric and standard ranges. They're a US manufacture, constructed out of protanium steel - durable, built to last and cover enough sizes to make them a good standard set for any tool bag. The set all comes with a lifetime warranty - any problems and the full set is replaced free of charge.

They're longer than other featured sets - which is both an benefit and and a negative, depending on the amount of room you have when using them. They're housed in a slot-through wrap-around case and do appear to stay in place when not in use. A good quality set, low priced, well made and worth the purchase price.

This is another Allen hex tool set from Stanley, 18 pieces in total and all housed in an incredibly comfortable and ergonomic housing. Each hex key is manufactured out of chrome vanadium steel and when folded out, they lock into place to prevent slipping and loss of grip. The sets are metric and standard keys and all are clearly marked according to size.

The case is sturdy enough and feels solid when you're applying the torque required to tighten and/or loosen bolts. There's a rubber grip that's laid into the case, right where it's needed the most and when you've got the hex wrenches working, the grip feels secure - which is always a bonus when applying pressure. A good quality little set, easy to find, innovative design and for less than ten bucks - buy your mate a set.

This is the smallest hex wrench socket set and works fine for the smallest of assembly or dis-assembly tasks. The set comprises five metric and standard Allen wrenches, manufactured out of CRM-72 hardened steel and despite their size, they're incredibly tough and hard working. They're also protected with a corrosion resistant coating to prolong their shelf life and at just above five bucks, they're an inexpensive, practical buy.

They're all housed in a mini-case, and feel pretty secure for such a tiny set. These are great for repairing eye glasses, working on small engineering projects and similar and, being a particularly small size range - a good set for hobbyists and precision tasks. A nice little set, well made and a bargain buy.