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What Customers Are Saying
The product appears to be generally well-received, with many reviewers praising its quality, durability, and value. The 6-point sockets are highlighted as being effective and preferred over 12-point designs. However, some negative comments mention issues like sockets breaking or size markings wearing off over time, and a few reviewers received the wrong size. Overall, the product seems to be a solid, affordable option that performs well for most home and light-duty applications, though the quality may not be as high as some premium tool brands.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.NEVER in stock if needed replaced
Would Not RecommendVery good tool but, NEVER in stock if needed replaced. Been waiting for over a year to replace my lost 8mm socket. But it's never in stock at store or online. To place one socket, you have to buy a set six sockets. Kobalt 1/4-in Drive Metric Shallow Socket Set 6 -Pieces Item #6604110 | Model #53562
Quality piece
Would RecommendWish it was a 12 ppint, but this will work just fine.
Good price
Would RecommendGood
Would RecommendIt has a nice chrome finish and nice size
No hassle return is a joke.
No hassle return is a joke.
Brand name
Would RecommendGreat quality for the price
Great price!
Would RecommendCan’t beat a 99¢ socket, even if it’s not name brand.
From 3_SLASH_8-in Drive Standard (SAE) 7_SLASH_32-in Shallow Socket Verified Purchaser
R. I. P. Quality Kobalt Hand Tools.
These made in Taiwan Kobalt sockets were well made. They're chromed and machined very nicely. They have clearly identifiable size markings in both laser etching and stamped into the socket. They have off corner loading (as do almost all modern sockets... But still...) they have tight tolerances and aren't sloppy like cheaper brands. Never been a fan of the red/blue rings personally, but it is a good feature to help people organize or identify their SAE from Metric sockets at a glance. It's a sha...
From 3_SLASH_8-in Drive Standard (SAE) 7_SLASH_8-in Shallow Socket Verified Purchaser
Well Made Sockets - unfortunately discontinued
Would RecommendThese made in Taiwan Kobalt sockets were well made. They're chromed and machined very nicely. They have clearly identifiable size markings in both laser etching and stamped into the socket. They have off corner loading (as do almost all modern sockets... But still...) they have tight tolerances and aren't sloppy like cheaper brands. Never been a fan of the red/blue rings personally, but it is a good feature to help people organize or identify their SAE from Metric sockets at a glance. It's a sha...
From 3_SLASH_8-in Drive Standard (SAE) 13_SLASH_16-in Shallow Socket Verified Purchaser
Deal
Would RecommendCheap and I can buy a single socket instead of a whole set
From 3_SLASH_8-in Drive Standard (SAE) 5_SLASH_16-in Shallow Socket Verified Purchaser