What people love (and don’t love)
What people love
- Strong magnetic tips that hold bits securely during use.
- Convenient design fits in drill/impact bit holders, making them easy to use.
- Good quality machining and overall appearance.
- Compact and organized case for easy storage and transport.
- Great value for the price with sizes covering both metric and SAE needs.
What people don’t love
- Smaller/thinner bits tend to break easily under torque, especially below 4mm sizes.
- Material quality is questionable; some reviewers reported bits breaking quickly.
- Smaller bits may round off or wear quickly, suggesting insufficient hardening.
- Some users experienced durability issues with the phosphated ball tips on smaller sizes.
Useful and versatile hex bit set with strong magnets, but smaller sizes may lack durability.
Summary based on customer review evidence.
Quick facts
- Brand: Narwhal
- Price: USD 15.95
- Rating: 4.40 (300 reviews)
If you’re tired of slow, hand-cranked assembly with tiny Allen wrenches, the Narwhal Ball End Hex Head Drill Bit Set is a practical way to move those same hex fasteners over to a power tool. It’s built around a hex shank design and includes both SAE and metric sizes so you can cover a wide range of furniture hardware, shop fixtures, and general DIY tasks.
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The bits are made from chrome molybdenum (CR-MO) steel with a black oxide finish, and the set is designed to work with either a standard drill or an impact driver. Each size is laser measured (per the brand) for fit, and the magnetic tips help keep the bit engaged while you work.
- 24-piece set with SAE and metric ball end hex (Allen) sizes
- Magnetic tipped bits for easier engagement during fastening
- Chrome molybdenum (CR-MO) steel construction with black oxide finish
- Hex shank design; compatible with standard drills and impact drivers
- Laser-measured sizes (per manufacturer) for a precise fit
Included sizes: SAE: 1/16″, 5/64″, 3/32″, 7/64″, 1/8″, 9/64″, 5/32″, 3/16″, 7/32″, 1/4″, 5/16″, 3/8″. Metric: 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.55mm, 3.0mm, 3.5mm, 4.0mm, 5.0mm, 6.0mm, 7.0mm, 8.0mm, 9.0mm, 10mm.
Good fit for: speeding up furniture builds, repetitive hex-fastener work, and keeping both SAE and metric hex bit options in one kit.











