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3/8-in Drive Metric 17mm Shallow Socket

Ratings & Reviews for Kobalt 3/8-in Drive Metric 17mm Shallow Socket

4.6
115
Review
 4.6 out of 5
115 Reviews


89% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

The sockets are considered high-quality, durable, and impact-rated, with a nice chrome finish. Many customers are satisfied with the performance and value. The 6-point sockets are preferred over 12-point as they are less likely to strip bolt heads. Customers appreciate the clear size markings, which makes the sockets easy to identify and use. A few customers had issues with the size markings wearing off over time, and one reported a socket breaking easily, but these seem to be isolated incidents. Overall, the sockets are a reliable, affordable option for home and light-duty professional use.

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115 Customer Reviews

Socket

Would Recommend

It seems nice and hard.

February 29, 2024
From 3_SLASH_8-in Drive Metric 14mm Shallow Socket Verified Purchaser
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Kobalt TeamFebruary 29, 2024

JS-Kobalt

Replacing lost 10MM

I like that it is available for the one that was lost

February 10, 2024
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Metric 10 MM

Would Recommend

Awesome!!!

October 15, 2023
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Socket wall thickness

Would Recommend

The hex head is not centered in the socket making the wall very thin on two sides and creating a potential point of failure. I will use the socket but not for high torque situations.

September 10, 2023
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Response from Kobalt Team

Hi DAS56, we'd like to replace your current socket. Please call our customer service team at 888-3KOBALT (356-2258) and dial Option 2, then Opti...

Kobalt TeamSeptember 11, 2023

JS-Kobalt

The socket works-as it should.

Would Recommend

good tool

September 8, 2023
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Excellent its the exact one I had lost!

Would Recommend

Went to the store but unfortunately they didn’t have it,i had to place an order and was easy to pick up!

May 18, 2023
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Replacement socket

Would Recommend

What I need to replace lost/misplaced socket. Would have been nice if I could got it in a 12 point but not that big of a deal

April 3, 2023
From 3_SLASH_8-in Drive Metric 13mm Shallow Socket Verified Purchaser
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decent deal

Would Recommend

You can't go wrong with this socket. Lifetime warranty that can be easily handled at Lowe's if it ever breaks. Individually it might seem a bit pricey, but not bad if just buying a few to replace those that went missing.

November 25, 2022
From 3_SLASH_8-in Drive Metric 8mm Shallow Socket Verified Purchaser
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decent deal

Would Recommend

You can't go wrong with this socket. Lifetime warranty that can be easily handled at Lowe's if it ever breaks. Individually it might seem a bit pricey, but not bad if just buying a few to replace those that went missing.

November 25, 2022
From 3_SLASH_8-in Drive Standard (SAE) 13_SLASH_16-in Shallow Socket Verified Purchaser
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Small Socket

Would Recommend

Nice enough socket. The fit and finish is good. The bad is the size is only lesser etched. This will wear off in time. No stamping of size. But they stamped the manufacturer and part number into the socket. The little red line will wear off in time as well. Too bad they didnt do some cool stamping to differentiate Standard vs metric.

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Nice Socket

Would Recommend

Nice enough socket. The fit and finish is good. The bad is the size is only lesser etched. This will wear off in time. No stamping of size. But they stamp the manufacturer and part number into the socket. The little red line will wear off in time as well, too bad they didnt do some cool stamping to differentiate Sae vs metric.

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