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

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.

I ordered this because it says the tape is white and I thought sure can see that easily, however i got it and the tape is baby blue color! I requested a exchange surely something went wrong. The picture shows white and description white so beware if you need the white to se markings better dont buy this one the second one was baby blue color to. Overall it is a nice strudy well made tape but wish it was what i paid for.

This tape measure is great! It’s well made, rubber insulated, the black numbers on the white background are easy to see, and the 1/8” marks are a nice addition.16’ is plenty for my work so it’s not too bulky either. Happy with this purchase!

Its bit expensive. But really good quality to purchase.

I like and trust the Komelon brand tape measures for durability. My son told me about them. Now that I am taking on a larger project I want an additional tape measure. I have had my original Komelon tape measure for years. No kinks, no problems with retraction, no troubles what so ever. And a good price for a quality tape measure. Additionally if you have small hands like me (51) You are going to absolutely Love the size of this tape measure. And it shows you the incremental measurements too.

Not much more to say. Lol. We needed a new one because they lock feature on our old one broke. The lock feature on this works, and the numbers/markers are easy enough to read. I did see reviews about it not retracting super fast. Bec so many people mentioned it, I was expecting something extraaaa slow and gentle. I wouldn’t say it’s significantly more gentle than others, but definitely not as quick/dangerous of a retract! Def not a bad tape measure, and a great price!

I didnt expect it to be as good as a brandname metal one. But still, the quality could be just a bit better. When in lock mode, it squeaks like crazy. And the lock mechanism feels like itll break any moment. But it does its job an the actual tape is thick and sturdy

I really like the double sided measuring tape. I measure oil tanks daily at work. The verticle numbers are easier to read and the white background makes the oil level much easier to see.

I was a bit disappointed because I thought (from the questions and answers) that this was, like many other from this brand, an auto lock type, unlike most other tapes. This means that you pull it out and it stays where leave it until you release it and cause it to retract. This one is conventional, so you need to explicitly lock it. Like most tapes, you can lock it first, then pull it out, but you need to be careful not to accidentally press the release, which is easy to do. I do like the fact that it has fractions of an inch marked for every inch.

Favorite tape measure Ive ever owned, bar none. Love it so much, bought a second one (so could always find when looking for, lol :) ) I mean, come on, I never thought Id so much as even write a review for a tape measure of all things, let alone have this many good things to say about one : ) PROS: • Plenty wide, but not too much so. • Great stand-out distance • Very easy to read • Operation couldnt be better – extends out and pulls back very easily; brake holds excellently • Perfect overall size, super easy to hold – not too big, not too small, but just right, and lightweight too CONS: • It doesnt wash dishes. BWAHAHAHA, jk – there are no cons! :):):)