Abstract: A dual drive hex socket is disclosed, that includes a body having a first drive end and a driven end. The first drive end has a socket configured and arranged to receive an end of a socket drive. The driven end is configured and arranged to receive a head of a bolt. A drive surface is formed on an outer surface of the body, where the drive surface provides an engagement point for application of torsional force to the body. In use, the user may use a socket drive and/or wrench in combination to provide torsional force at two different distinct points to the socket and thereby the head of the bolt. Used in combination, slippage may be prevented of the socket from the head of the bolt in addition to applying superior force to bolt.