General purpose Phillips screwdrivers come in an assortment of Phillips tip sizes for use in a variety of applications. - Phillips screwdrivers have a Phillips-style tip at the end of the shaft that is cross shaped and is inserted into the Phillips indentation in the screwhead and the handle is turned to rotate the screw. Tip Size / #3 Tip Style / Phillips Overall Length / 11 in Shank Length / 6 in Shank Material / Steel Shank Shape / Round Handle Material / Acetate