The Crescent X2 Long Reach Pliers contain a compound joint allows access with minimal handle movement. Jaws open greater distance than the handle for added reach in tight locations. Extends pliers where others cannot go. Contains 13-Inch Long nose pliers. Crescent is a premier hand tool brand from Apex Tool Group, the hand tool manufacturers. The brand is often associated with its most famous product, the Crescent brand adjustable wrench. In 1907, a Swedish immigrant and inventor Karl Peterson founded the Crescent Tool Company. Soon after that, he introduced Americas open-end adjustable wrench, a revolutionary concept that replaced an entire set of dedicated- size wrenches. The Crescent adjustable wrench was extremely successful. It was widely imitated but never duplicated.