EKLIND 53168 Cushion Grip Hex T-Key Set 8 Piece
- Jaw Capacity: 0.2 inches
- Measurement Standard: SAE
- Head Style: Hex
- Item Length: 6 inches
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A quarter-inch hex key from an established maker in that category, sized right for common hex fasteners up to 1/4 inch.
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ASIN: B0000CBJDUModel: 53168Category: Wrenches
Overview
The EKLIND 53168 is a hex key wrench with a 0.25 inch capacity and a 6 inch length on its longest arm, weighing 12.8 ounces as sold.
Eklind is a longtime maker of L-shaped hex keys, and the 12.8 ounce weight is heavier than a single 1/4 inch key would ever weigh on its own, which points to this listing being a set or holder rather than one loose key, even though a piece count is not stated.
- 0.25 inch hex capacity
- 6 inch length on the long arm
- Weighs 12.8 ounces
- Eklind branded hex key
Who it's for
Suits anyone who needs hex keys up to a quarter inch for assembling furniture, bikes, or machinery with hex-drive fasteners. Not useful for jobs needing larger hex sizes beyond 0.25 inches or a different drive type like Torx or square.
Pros and cons
- 6 inch long arm gives leverage on tight hex fasteners
- 0.25 inch capacity covers a common hex key size
- No stated piece count, so it is unclear if this is one key or a set
- Not usable on hex sizes larger than 0.25 inches
Performance notes
The L-shaped design typical of Eklind hex keys lets the long arm provide leverage for loosening tight fasteners, while the short arm allows for faster spinning once a bolt is broken loose. A 0.25 inch capacity caps the largest fastener this can turn.
Specifications
| Brand | Eklind |
|---|---|
| Model | 53168 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Length | 6 incheslower than 62% of 371 wrenches |
| Item Weight | 0.8 poundslower than 67% of 356 wrenches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Jaw Capacity | 0.2 incheslower than 92% of 165 wrenches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Blend |
| Color | Sae (Standard) |
| Finish Types | Rust Resistant |
| Included components | |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Cush Grip Hex T-Key Set-8pc. Inch W/Pouch 6" Arm |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Lifetime warranty does not cover abuse |
| Other details | |
| Measurement Standard | SAE |
| Head Style | Hex |
| Operation Mode | Operation |
| Item Type Name | Cush Grip Hex T-Key Set-8pc. Inch W/Pouch 6" Arm |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the largest hex size this fits?
Its listed capacity is 0.25 inches.
How long is the arm on this hex key?
6 inches on the long side, based on the listed length.