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I used to have one set each of SAE and metric open-end/box-end wrenches. Over the years, I had to upgrade, so that now I have 5 sets, one set of each (SAE/metric) where the box ends are 12 point and 6 point. Sometimes, you need 6 point for stubborn nuts/bolts, and sometimes you need 12 point due to space constraints. The fifth set is a set of gear wrench in metric which are 12 point.

I have sockets in both 6 and 12, but most of the time, the 12 point is sufficient.

Originally Posted by nota

any one found a test of other styles

crows foot or with a flare tool style

or the gator or flats combo or other gimmick wrenches

six points is the way but I would like to see some others tested

Right, lots of gimmicks out there, and they don't all make sense to me. The gimmick that first comes to mind is the one where the points are curved, so the grip is supposed to be on the flats vs the corners. In a standard 12 point, wouldn't the grip be on the ends of the flats and the corners would should be an improvement over only the flats?