Is Crescent really the original inventor of the adjustable wrench?

Yes we are! In 1907 Swedish immigrant and inventor Karl Peterson founded the Crescent Tool Company. Soon after that he introduced America's first open-end adjustable wrench a revolutionary concept that replaced an entire set of dedicated-size wrenches

NITE EYE Measuring & Layout Tools

CONFIDENCE IN ANY LIGHT

Enhanced visibility and readability with NITE EYE™ technology helps support greater accuracy across a wide range of lighting conditions. Featuring high-contrast markings and easy-to-read scales, NITE EYE measuring & layout tools help professionals measure, mark, and layout with greater confidence using tape measures, levels, squares, extendable squares, and rules.

NITE EYE™ FEATURES

HIGH CONTRAST MARKINGS

Enhances readability for quick, accurate measurements in any lighting condition.

Extra-large markings for improved readability and easier measurement identification.

XL MARKINGS

Large, easy-to-read scales help reduce eye strain and measurement errors.

Durable construction designed to withstand demanding jobsite conditions and daily professional use.

JOBSITE DURABILITY

Built to withstand demanding jobsites to maintain clear, easy-to-read markings.

FIND THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB

From tape measures and levels to squares, extendable squares, and rules, NITE EYE™ tools deliver enhanced visibility, easy-to-read markings, and dependable accuracy for layout and measurement tasks in any lighting condition.

SHOCKFORCE NITE EYE™

SHOCKFORCE NITE EYE™ tape measures feature a double-sided blade with high-contrast XL markings for improved legibility in all light conditions. The high-impact case with metal guard rails is drop tested up to 120 feet, ensuring ultimate durability.

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WORKHORSE NITE EYE™

WORKHORSE NITE EYE™ tape measures feature a double-sided blade with high-contrast XL markings for improved legibility in all light conditions. The tri-layer blade has a protective barrier on the first 6 inches of the blade, reducing rips and tears.

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CONTROLTOUCH NITE EYE™

CONTROLTOUCH NITE EYE™ tape measures feature a double-sided blade with high-contrast XL markings for improved legibility in all light conditions. Our anti-pinch finger brake increases control while retracting the tape.

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Black Crescent pocket level with three bright green vials for checking level, plumb, and angle alignment in tight spaces.

NITE EYE™ LEVELS

Designed for demanding jobsites, NITE EYE™ Levels combine rugged durability with NITE EYE technology in the vial, making it easier to achieve accurate measurements and maintain workflow in low-light environments.

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Crescent extendable square designed for precise measuring, marking, and repeatable layout tasks.

NITE EYE™ EXTENDABLE SQUARES

Built for larger layouts, Extendable Squares deliver expanded reach, dependable accuracy, and efficient measurements without additional tools. Available in a 4" Extendable Trim Square and a 6" Extendable Rafter Square.

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Crescent speed square designed for accurate measuring, marking, and angle layout applications.

NITE EYE™ SQUARES

Engineered for demanding jobsites, NITE EYE™ Squares feature NITE EYE technology that improves visibility and readability in low light workspaces.

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Crescent measuring rule with high-visibility markings.

NITE EYE™ RULES

NITE EYE™ Rules feature high-visibility measurement scales that improve readability and support accurate measurements in limited light. Available in 36" and 48" lengths.

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