Komelon SM5416 Speed Mark Gripper Acrylic Coated Steel Blade Tape Measure 16-feet by 1-Inch, White Blade

I bought this even though it was a brand name I never heard of because it has the 16th marking right on the tape. Meaning you dont have to be thinking is that 3/16s or 11/16s, it actually says 3/16 on the tape. When I am working its sometimes hard to see the tape lines (as Im old) and being able to read the numbers makes it easier. The tape has a nice feel and is slightly more compact in size than other tapes. The case is rubberized so you dont have to worry as much about scratching a table if you lay it down, unlike a lot of brands that are hard plastic. The lock feature is a novel design, well see if it holds up over time. The reason I bought this was because I had two other brand tapes have the lock break on the same day. This one is good so far.

I am a cabinet maker, in low light areas around the shop, I find that the white helps make more accurate measurements, this is going to vary because it’s an opinion, other than that, I have had this for a few months. Has held up very very well. I love this.

This tape measure is my go-to tape measure while Im in the wood shop building things. It feels solid, and can take a beating (Ive dropped it more times than I care to count). The square bottom with the rubberized cover is perfect to set it down on the surface youre measuring, and it keeps it from sliding back or retracting. I took off one star for the locking feature, because the lock doesnt always engage if that side of the tape measure housing is against the edge of whatever youre measuring. Outside of that, I have no complaints at all. I have both the 16 and 25 versions, but the slightly more compact form of the 16 makes it the standard tape measure that lives in my shop apron.

This is the best tape measure that I have. I am building a new garage and this thing is great. Smooth operation nice lock and easy to read. My only complaint is that is it is a bit wide so hard to fit into the tool belt spot alocated for the tape, but no big deal, I would highly recommend.

Edit. 6 months later the tape is showing signs of rust along the edges. The full length. It has not been wet. ----- This tape really helped me easily measure in imperial after having grown up using decimal.

Its bit expensive. But really good quality to purchase.

Surprisingly good tape measurer. Wide body looks like description. Black cover has good soft feel. The pics of it show a white face which is why I ordered it (tired of yellow and hard to read) but it is actually lt blue. Not a deal breaker still easier to read. Lock is just right and easy to use. Good solid spring retractor without slamming it. Ive been through a lot of tapes and am amazed to see quality and price on this item hence the gushing review : ) Edit - after using for 3 months the end rivet broke off while retracting. Ordering another one because it had become my fav tape. A little disappointed and if happens again will be moving to a different brand...

Works great. Easy to read. The outside is really grippy. Ive already dropped it on the concrete floor at work, with no apparent damage. Belt clip stays put and doesnt spin like on cheaper tape measures. Cant go wrong with this purchase for the price. I would buy it again.

I got this a while ago and shortly after having it the locking feature ended up getting stuck when I tried to slide the button down. It also had trouble going back in after a while of using it. I didnt even use it that often and still ended up with several issues after a while of putting up with it I threw it away.

I accidently got the tape measures by a random chance. I think it is a really well made product. I cannot really explain how I feel when I use it, but among several tape measures I own, I use this tape measure all the time.