Dive into the toolbox of history and you’ll find that the story of hex driver bits is an intriguing one. These vital components have played a pivotal role in the world of assembly and repair since their creation. The Birth of the Hex Design The hexagonal design was first introduced by the Allen Manufacturing Company in the early 20th century in Hartford, Connecticut. In 1910, the company patented a safety screw design with a hexagonal recess. The product was marketed under the name ‘Allen Safety Set Screw,’ and its accompanying tool was what we now know as the Allen wrench
