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3/8-in Drive Metric 18mm Shallow Socket

Ratings & Reviews for Kobalt 3/8-in Drive Metric 18mm 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 described as durable, impact-resistant, and easy to use, particularly for tough or rusted fasteners. The 6-point design is noted as superior to 12-point sockets for preventing stripped bolt heads. Customers appreciate the affordable pricing, lifetime warranty, and ability to purchase individual sockets. The sockets are generally considered high-quality and a great value, though some users experienced issues with size markings wearing off or receiving the wrong size. Overall, the sockets are viewed as a solid choice offering good quality and performance.

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115 Customer Reviews

NEVER in stock if needed replaced

Would Not Recommend

Very 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

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Quality piece

Would Recommend

Wish it was a 12 ppint, but this will work just fine.

February 10, 2026
From 3_SLASH_8-in Drive Metric 13mm Shallow Socket Verified Purchaser
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Good price

Would Recommend
September 16, 2025
From 3_SLASH_8-in Drive Metric 17mm Shallow Socket Verified Purchaser
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Good

Would Recommend

It has a nice chrome finish and nice size

September 4, 2025
From 3_SLASH_8-in Drive Metric 14mm Shallow Socket Verified Purchaser
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No hassle return is a joke.

No hassle return is a joke.

September 3, 2025
From 3_SLASH_8-in Drive Metric 14mm Shallow Socket Verified Purchaser
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No hassle return is a joke.

No hassle return is a joke.

September 3, 2025
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Brand name

Would Recommend

Great quality for the price

August 5, 2025
From 3_SLASH_8-in Drive Metric 12mm Shallow Socket Verified Purchaser
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Great price!

Would Recommend

Can’t beat a 99¢ socket, even if it’s not name brand.

July 31, 2025
From 3_SLASH_8-in Drive Standard (SAE) 7_SLASH_32-in Shallow Socket Verified Purchaser
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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...

July 25, 2025
From 3_SLASH_8-in Drive Standard (SAE) 7_SLASH_8-in Shallow Socket Verified Purchaser
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Well Made Sockets - unfortunately discontinued

Would Recommend

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...

July 25, 2025
From 3_SLASH_8-in Drive Standard (SAE) 13_SLASH_16-in Shallow Socket Verified Purchaser
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Deal

Would Recommend

Cheap and I can buy a single socket instead of a whole set

July 21, 2025
From 3_SLASH_8-in Drive Standard (SAE) 3_SLASH_8-in Shallow Socket Verified Purchaser
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Deal

Would Recommend

Cheap and I can buy a single socket instead of a whole set

July 21, 2025
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