Rank #4 in Best Socket Set 2026: 10 Ranked by Socket Count, Not Box Total
Draper Expert 18-Piece 3/8in Metric Socket Set
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Draper Expert 18 Piece Metric Socket Set is a 3/8in square drive ratchet set that comes in a case, sold under model number 16359. It takes fourth place in our socket set guide at £26.60, with 4.7 out of 5 from 2,891 ratings and a best sellers rank of 69th in Socket Sets on Amazon.
The headline number is 18 pieces, and that is where the listing stops being helpful. The fields that could break it down do not: Number of Items reads 1, Item Package Quantity reads 1, and Included Components simply repeats the set name as Draper 3/8in Sq. Dr. Metric Socket Set (18 Piece). The bullets promise a 72-tooth reversible soft grip ratchet and essential accessories without naming or counting them, so nothing on the page says how many of the 18 are sockets and how many are accessories. There is a second mismatch on measurement: the title advertises HI-TORQ MM/AF Sockets while the Measurement Standard field says Metric, and the Jaw Capacity field gives 0.38 inches, which is the same as the 3/8in drive quoted as a jaw size on a tool that has no jaws.
Everything below comes from the Amazon listing for the Draper Expert 18 Piece Metric Socket Set. It is not the result of any testing by us.
How those 2,891 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.7 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £26.60 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7 out of 5, from 2,891 ratings |
| Drive size | 3/8in square drive |
| Pieces stated in the title | 18 |
| Number of Items (as listed) | 1 |
| Measurement Standard (as listed) | Metric |
| Jaw Capacity (as listed) | 0.38 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | 69th in Socket Sets |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Absolute top notch, what the seller does not put in the listing is that all parts are labelled CR V If you do not know what this means its Chrome Vandanium which is the best metal used for tools, all bits have weight to them and parts are mm perfect unlike some. Really impressed used today as my snap on tools are 200 mile away but needed a prime delivery for a job today. Guys i swear to god for the price i highly recommend going forward will be looking at more Draper tools.”
Verified purchase“Amazing value compact socket set, bought to keep in a tool kit for classic car, but its so good using it along side another set for a restoration, good solid made sockets you won't be disappointed”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Socket Set 2026: 10 Ranked by Socket Count, Not Box Total.
Questions people ask
How many sockets are in the Draper Expert 18 Piece Metric Socket Set?
The listing does not say. It gives a total of 18 pieces across the set, mentions premium 6-point sockets and essential accessories, and never separates the socket count from the accessories.
Is the Draper Expert 18 Piece Metric Socket Set metric or imperial?
The title says Metric Socket Set and also HI-TORQ MM/AF Sockets, and the Measurement Standard field reads Metric. The listing does not explain the AF reference.
What drive size does the Draper 16359 set use?
The title and the included components line both state 3/8in square drive, and the set comes with a 72-tooth reversible soft grip ratchet.
What standards is the Draper Expert socket set tested to?
The listing states that it is manufactured and tested to DIN3122 and ISO 3315, and the manufacturer warranty description reads Lifetime.
What are the case and weight figures for the Draper Expert 18 Piece Metric Socket Set?
The listing gives a colour of blue and black, an item length of 24.8 centimetres and an item weight of 1.57 kg, with the tools supplied in a sturdy case.
What is the price and rating of the Draper Expert 18 Piece Metric Socket Set?
The listing price is £26.60, with a rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 2,891 ratings.
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