Crescent

Discover the Crescent range, the brand that introduced the original Crescent wrench in the early 1900s, replacing an entire set of dedicated-size wrenches with a single adjustable tool. Charles Lindbergh reportedly carried only "gasoline, sandwiches, a bottle of water and a Crescent wrench and pliers" on his 1927 solo transatlantic flight, a measure of how essential the tool had already become.

Today the range extends well beyond the original adjustable wrench into pliers, ratcheting spanners, tape measures under the Lufkin name, and snips and shears under the Wiss name, all made from chrome vanadium steel alloy for strength and corrosion resistance.

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The Crescent wrench: an adjustable wrench for every job

The Crescent X6 Pass-Thru Adjustable Wrench Set carries the legacy of the original crescent wrench forward, letting a single jaw adjust across a wide range of fastener sizes rather than needing a full set of fixed spanners. The Pass-Thru design lets the wrench slide fully onto a long bolt or threaded rod, a refinement on the original single-jaw adjustable wrench concept.

Tongue and groove pliers

The Crescent tongue and groove multi pliers range, including the RT27CVN 180mm, RT210CVN 250mm, RT212CVN 300mm and RT216CVN 400mm, gives adjustable gripping capacity across a wide jaw range, complementing the adjustable wrench for plumbing and general trade work.

Crescent Lufkin: tape measures and measuring wheels

Since the first Lufkin wooden rule was produced in 1869, the brand has stood for accurate measurement. The Shockforce Dual-Sided Tape and Shockforce Night Eye version add impact resistance and low-light visibility, while Unilok Pocket Tapes and Frame Tapes up to 50m cover everything from pocket measuring to long-distance site work. The Folding Measuring Wheel extends measurement beyond tape length for larger areas.

Crescent Wiss: snips, shears and knives

Wiss has led aviation snips for over 50 years, represented here by the Metalmaster Compound Snips range in left, right and straight cut configurations. Utility and tradesman shears, an Auto-Retracting Safety Knife and a Titanium Coated Folding Pocket Knife round out the cutting tool range for trades handling sheet metal, cable and general site materials.

Ratcheting spanners

The X6 Open End Ratcheting Spanner Set and 2 Piece set give faster fastening than a standard wrench in confined spaces where full swing rotation isn't possible, a modern complement to the adjustable wrench concept the brand built its name on.

Why buy your Crescent tools from MTN Shop

All Crescent, Crescent Wiss and Crescent Lufkin products sold here are genuine stock, built from chrome vanadium steel alloy for long service life. We ship fast across the UK with straightforward returns on unused stock. For trade or bulk orders, request a quote and our team will confirm stock and lead time directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

A Crescent wrench is an adjustable wrench with a movable jaw, letting one tool fit a range of fastener sizes rather than needing a full set of fixed spanners. Crescent introduced the design in the early 1900s in the USA.
The Pass-Thru design lets the wrench slide fully onto a long bolt or threaded rod rather than stopping at the fastener, useful when working on rod ends or long bolts that a standard adjustable wrench's jaw can't clear.
Crescent covers wrenches, pliers and general hand tools, while Crescent Wiss is the brand's dedicated line for snips, shears and specialty cutting tools, both part of the same Apex Tool Group family.
Yes, Crescent tools are made from chrome vanadium steel alloy, specially heat-treated for strength and resistance to abrasion and corrosion, intended for long working life.
A ratcheting spanner lets you tighten or loosen a fastener with small back-and-forth movements rather than a full swing, useful in confined spaces where a standard wrench or spanner can't rotate freely.