If you think 6-point sockets are better than 12-point varieties, you'd be correct, most of the time. However, sometimes having twice as many chances to orient the socket so it fits the hex of the ...

Allen wrenches are sold in sets, with a variety of sizes designed to fit different sockets. You can buy metric or imperial wrenches, depending on what kind of screws or bolts you’re working with.

Maker of electricity-insulated tools Cementex highlights the availability of its T-handle driver tools, including hex head wrenches, 6-point socket wrenches, and drives. All of the T-handle tools ...

For reference, 6-point hex nuts are shown above on the left, while blue-anodized 12-point double-hex nuts are on the right. That scenario might lead you to think that 12-point sockets are superior.