GripEdge Tools announced its 9-PC RPT™ Long Metric Hex Key Set, a professional-grade hex key solution built for technicians who drive and remove hex fasteners in tight, angled, or obstructed spaces. The set combines patented Rounding Prevention Technology (RPT™) and ball-hex geometry with extra-long bars, S2 tool steel construction, Color-Eye-D coding, and a locking wallet-style holder featuring patented C-Grip slot geometry.
“Rounded hex fasteners cost technicians time and frustration every single day,” said Jared Kukucka, Director of Sales and Marketing at GripEdge Tools. “Our 9 piece RPT™ Long Metric Hex Key Set was purpose-built to solve that problem. The patented RPT™ and ball-hex geometry grips the flat faces of the fastener, not the corners, delivering up to 50% more grip on intact fasteners and up to 400% more on damaged ones. It’s a game-changer for any tech dealing with hex fasteners in tight or obstructed spaces.”
In addition to the straight cut tips, each key features ball hex tips that allow up to 20 degrees of pivot for angled access, letting technicians drive fasteners without a straight-on approach. This is valuable in engine bays, suspension components, and confined industrial spaces where direct alignment is not always possible. The extra-long bars extend reach into valve covers, transmission housings, and other recessed applications where standard-length hex keys fall short.
The set is built from S2 tool steel with a black manganese finish for corrosion resistance and long-term durability. A round-bar design with a knurled section provides positive hand grip in wet or oily conditions. Large laser-etched markings ensure quick size identification, and Color-Eye-D coding in Black and Grey designates the metric sizes at a glance. The locking, folding wallet-style holder features patented C-Grip slot geometry that retains each key and allows precise one-handed removal.
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Product Details
GripEdge Tools | 9-PC RPT™ Long Metric Hex Key Set
- Use case: Driving and removing hex fasteners in automotive, industrial, marine, and commercial applications, including angled and confined-space access
- Included sizes: 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm
- Technology: Patented RPT™ (Rounding Prevention Technology) for flat-face fastener engagement, providing up to 50% more grip on intact fasteners and up to 400% more on damaged fasteners versus standard tools
- Ball hex tips: Up to 20 degrees of pivot for angled access without sacrificing control
- Construction: S2 tool steel with black manganese finish
- Ergonomics: Round-bar design with knurled section for positive hand grip in wet or oily conditions
- Color-Eye-D Coding: Black and Grey denote Metric (MM) for rapid visual size identification
- Markings: Large laser-etched size labels for quick, accurate identification
- Storage: Locking, folding wallet-style holder with patented C-Grip slot geometry for secure retention and precise removal
- MSRP: $79.99
Availability and Where to Buy
The GripEdge Tools 9-PC RPT™ Long Metric Hex Key Set is available for pre-order now and will begin shipping on April 21, 2026 through authorized distributors, direct at gripedgetools.com, and the official GripEdge Tools Amazon store.
Warranty
GripEdge Tools warranties its products with a Limited Lifetime Warranty against manufacturing and workmanship defects. If, during normal and intended use, a tool is found to have defects in manufacturing or workmanship, GripEdge Tools will replace the tool with the same or similar product.
About Us
Based in Brandon, Florida, GripEdge Tools designs professional-grade hand tools that help users work faster, safer, and more confidently across automotive, industrial, marine, and commercial environments. From patented Rounding Prevention Technology (RPT™) to field-tested materials and ergonomics, GripEdge Tools builds tools for real-world demands.
