Tekton T-handle keys are made the same way as our L-keys with the addition of a molded handle that makes applying torque easier and more comfortable. They are made with 8660 nickel chromium molybdenum steel that's heat-treated to 5458 HRC to produce tools that are hard, but not ...Tekton T-handle keys are made the same way as our L-keys with the addition of a molded handle that makes applying torque easier and more comfortable. They are made with 8660 nickel chromium molybdenum steel that's heat-treated to 5458 HRC to produce tools that are hard, but not brittle.
The handle's large, contoured shape is designed to fit your hand and make it comfortable to spin the tool and apply torque from various positions. The star keys have 6-lobes that are machined to precise tolerances for an exact, high-torque fit with Torx fasteners that resists camming out. With the exception of the smallest sizes, Tekton T-handle keys have slightly chamfered edges and a smooth top face to optimize engagement with fasteners.
The size is marked in three ways: with a high-visibility laser marking, a stamped marking (except the 2 mm and 5/64 in. keys, which are too small to stamp), and a painted inset marking that can't wear off. The included 18 gauge stands are designed to guide each key into its slot, making it easy to return your tools to their places.