| Flat Head (Slotted) |
A flat blade for use with slotted screws. |
General purpose, household uses. |
| Phillips Head |
A cross-shaped tip for use with Phillips screws. |
General purpose, woodworking, electronics. |
| Pozidriv |
An improved version of Phillips with additional slots to reduce cam-out. |
High torque applications, woodworking, furniture assembly. |
| Torx |
A star-shaped tip designed to prevent cam-out and handle high torque. |
Automotive, electronics, industrial applications. |
| Hex (Allen) |
A hexagonal tip for use with hex screws or bolts. |
Furniture assembly, bicycles, machinery. |
| Robertson (Square) |
A square-shaped tip for use with Robertson screws. |
Woodworking, electrical applications, automotive. |
| Tri-Wing |
A three-slotted tip providing tamper resistance. |
Security applications, electronics, aerospace. |
| Torq-Set |
A cross with offset wings for high-security applications. |
Aerospace, military applications. |
| Spanner (Snake-Eye) |
Two-pronged tip used for tamper-resistant screws. |
Security applications, electronics. |
| Clutch |
Butterfly-shaped tip for automotive and appliances. |
Automotive, appliances. |
| Frearson |
Similar to Phillips but with a sharper tip and deeper slot. |
Marine hardware, electronics. |
| JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) |
Similar to Phillips but designed for Japanese screws to prevent cam-out. |
Automotive, electronics, machinery made in Japan. |
| Triangle |
Triangular tip for tamper-resistant screws. |
Toys, electronics. |
| Y-Type |
Y-shaped tip for special tamper-resistant screws. |
Electronics, appliances, toys. |
| Socket (Nut Driver) |
Hexagonal socket tip for tightening nuts and bolts. |
Automotive, machinery, plumbing. |
| Insulated |
Designed with a non-conductive coating for electrical work. |
Electrical applications, working with live circuits. |
| Precision |
Small, fine-tipped screwdrivers for delicate work. |
Eyewear, electronics, watches. |
| Ratcheting |
Equipped with a mechanism to allow continuous turning without repositioning. |
General purpose, especially useful in tight spaces. |
| Magnetic |
Features a magnetized tip to hold screws in place. |
General purpose, useful for overhead or awkward angles. |