Crescent has kicked off a social media marketing campaign, advertising that they’re going to “revolutionize” the adjustable wrench.
“Stay tuned!”
Playing with the brightness and contrast of their image, and… Crescent’s brand new “revolutionized” adjustable wrench looks like… an adjustable wrench with a new molded handle grip.
Adjustable wrenches are convenient additions to general purpose tool kits.
I know what some of you are going to say – “what’s the point when we have Pliers Wrenches from Knipex and other brands?!” I think it’s good to have both.
Crescent’s adjustable wrenches have been decent over the years. Other brands offer wider openings, fancier handle grips, and greater thumbwheel engagement.
The company shifted (most?) production from USA to China a few years ago, but you can still find the older USA-made wrenches at specialty suppliers.
From what they’ve been showing off, I don’t see how Crescent’s new design will “revolutionize” anything.
Are there features and innovations that aren’t obvious to me, or is this a “only $9.99, perfect for Father’s Day” at Lowe’s promotional tool type of thing?
Channellock’s Wide Azz adjustable wrenches remain my favorite.
If I had to pick a second choice, I think Bahco’s are decent (buy it at Amazon). I bought one a decade ago, but rarely reach for it.
I also still have a couple of older (and “new old stock”) Crescent wrenches that I won’t be giving up, as well as Milwaukee adjustable wrenches (test samples) that are great but also behind Channellock’s.
