Description

Key Features

Deep Reach

The deep socket body gives you the extra clearance needed for longer fasteners and threaded studs, so you are not fighting for engagement on exposed threads.

1/4 In. Drive Fit

This DeWalt deep socket is built for 1/4 inch drive ratchets and extensions, making it a practical choice for light mechanical work and smaller fasteners.

Chrome Vanadium Build

Premium chrome vanadium steel gives the socket the strength and durability you want in a daily-use hand tool, while the knurled ring helps reduce hand slippage.

Overview

The DeWalt DWMT86098OSP Mechanics 6-Point 1/4 in. Drive Deep Socket 10 mm is a single deep socket made for driving 10 mm fasteners with a 1/4 inch drive ratchet or extension. This is a deep socket designed for mechanical fastening where extra reach over longer bolts or studs matters. Model Number: DWMT86098OSP.

For anyone working on automotive service, equipment maintenance, or general mechanical repair, the main advantage here is simple: the deep profile gives you better access when a standard socket runs out of room. That matters on recessed nuts and on fasteners with more thread sticking past the nut. The 10 mm size is one of those sockets that sees regular use, so having a dedicated deep version saves time and frustration.

The 6-point design is the right call for solid contact on hex fasteners. Instead of spreading load across more contact edges, a 6-point socket is built to seat securely on the flats of the fastener. In practical terms, that makes it a smart choice when you want a more confident fit on bolts and nuts during routine fastening and removal.

DeWalt builds this socket from premium chrome vanadium steel, which is a standard that matters in real use because it gives the tool the durability expected from a shop or garage socket. The knurled beauty rings are not just cosmetic either. They give you extra grip when your hands are oily, dusty, or you are starting a fastener by hand before putting it on a ratchet.

Because this is a 1/4 inch drive socket, it fits naturally into lighter-duty fastening setups where compact ratchets, extensions, and smaller fasteners are common. That makes it a good match for under-hood work, small hardware, and detail-oriented mechanical tasks where a larger drive size would be overkill.

If you need a dedicated 10 mm deep socket for your mechanic’s set, this one makes sense for pros and serious DIY users who want the right size, the right drive, and a durable steel construction from a known brand. It is a straightforward hand tool, but it fills a gap that gets noticed fast when you are dealing with longer fasteners and a shallow socket will not reach.

Reach Longer Fasteners Cleanly

A deep socket earns its spot when standard sockets cannot clear exposed threads or reach recessed hardware. This one is sized for common 10 mm fastening jobs and built for compact 1/4 inch drive setups.

• Deep socket design helps reach nuts on longer studs and bolts
• Knurled ring improves grip during hand-starting and tool changes
• Chrome vanadium steel construction is built for repeated shop use

What’s in the Box

• (1) DeWalt 10 mm 6-point 1/4 in. drive deep socket

Key Specifications

Drive Size	1/4 in.
Socket Size	10 mm
Point Design	6-point
Socket Type	Deep
Material	Chrome vanadium steel
Piece Count	1

Compatibility

Drive Tools

Fits standard 1/4 inch drive ratchets, extensions, and other 1/4 inch drive hand tools.

Fastener Type

Designed for 10 mm hex fasteners that call for a 6-point socket fit.

Built For

Automotive Mechanical Repair Garage Toolboxes Equipment Maintenance Fastener Removal General Service Work

Pro Tip

Keep a dedicated deep 10 mm socket in your everyday ratchet tray instead of burying it in a full set. It is one of the sizes that gets borrowed, misplaced, and needed again fast, especially on automotive work.

Tool Nut’s Take

Tool Nut’s Take

DeWalt DWMT86098OSP Mechanics 6-Point 1/4 in. Drive Deep Socket 10 mm Is the Kind of Socket You Notice When You Do Not Have It

This is a simple, useful deep socket that covers one of the most commonly reached-for metric sizes in light mechanical work.

• Who it’s for: Mechanics, techs, and serious DIY users who want a dedicated 10 mm deep socket for routine service and repair.
• Why it stands out: The combination of a 6-point opening, 1/4 inch drive format, deep reach, and chrome vanadium steel makes it a practical daily-use piece instead of filler in a socket rail.
• Worth knowing: This is a single socket, not a set, so it is best for replacing a missing size or adding a frequently used deep socket to your kit.

Common Questions

• What size fastener is this socket for? It is a 10 mm socket designed for 10 mm hex fasteners.
• What drive size does it use? It fits standard 1/4 inch drive ratchets and extensions.
• Is this a shallow or deep socket? This is a deep socket.
• What is the point design? It uses a 6-point design.