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Your cart is empty.With the increasing demand Komelon has seen for the inch/metric style of tapes, Komelon has added the new inch/metric Self-Lock tape measure. This 5M/16' x 1" tape features our high visibility blade color with the ever popular and much asked for dual end hook and two sided printing. A new case design and these features teamed with our self-locking function have evolved into one of our most feature packed tapes.
True North Mechanical
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2025
I am a licensed electrician and plumber and obviously have used a few tape measures in my career. Recently I have gotten into welding and fabrication as a hobby and possible a new business. Using the metric system over SAE has actually helped be more accurate and consistent as well as save time. The rest of the world knows this already... This tape has both SAE for materials and hardware here in the US but metric on the other half, top and bottom sides of tape, make measuring easy. I have looked everywhere for a solid tape. This beats the usual common brands by far
Nikki
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2025
I have had this brand before this, a smaller one but finally left it out in the rain and it died. Replaced with this and I simply love it. The auto stop push button release is still as great as my old one but this has a crazy vivid easy to read color and print. The print is on both sides of the tape which I've never seen, and it has a double sided... catcher? foot? hook? Whatever holds the tape at the end of what you're measuring. Would unquestionably buy this thing again.
fryque
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2024
I have written about this before - I now have three of these. One for the shop. One for home. One in the toolbox to carry around. All in all - the best tape I have used in years. Oh, I like other tapes too. But all round I love the auto hold on this. Just a good, useful tool.
Anne Higginbotham
Reviewed in Canada on August 24, 2024
Three things stand out about this measuring tape: 1. It’s marked on both sides with 90 degree “catches” at 0” both top and bottom. This has come in handy in the first few days of use. 2. It’s 30’ long, not 25’. I’m siding sections of a house that are a bit over 26’ and what a pain it was with a 25’ tape. 3. The tape locks when you pull it out and coils back when you press the unlock button. So sensible!
El Camino
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2024
I sometimes need to measure things in both Metric and Imperial units, and this does both. Easy to read, even in low light. Vertical measurements are printed on the back. It locks automatically, and a push button releases it. It is well built and has a good price.
Guy Diamond
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 23, 2024
Not sure why but the tape slips and recoils by itself constantly. Means I need to hold it when needing it to stay extended. A shame as a lovely colour.
honest52
Reviewed in Australia on March 26, 2024
The advertisement is accourate and this is a good tape for use at home.
Lyndsay Young
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2024
Best tape measure I have ever had. Love the locking feature. Don't have to press down on some button for it to lock. The backside of the ruler tape has all the markings of the top side. Very convenient. The metal tape end is secured solidly. Markings are easy to read. Case color is easy to find on a crowded work bench.
FrankC
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2024
Retraction mechanism works better than traditional manual lock-type . The imperial and metric markings are very easy to read. As a plus, it makes it easier to convert from one unit to another. The thick gauge of the steel tape makes reaching out better than bargain tapes. One other thing… the measurements are printed on both sides with a twist. The white side shows the dimensions for vertical measuring. A small detailed but well appreciated. I’m buying a couple more in case I lose this one!
Jon Harris
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2024
I'm a big fan of komeleon's self locking tape, but this one doesn't lock quite as strong as others I've used. I worry about how it will be in 2 years. The non-evolutions iteration also feel nicer in the hand in my opinion.
Toronto
Reviewed in Canada on September 18, 2023
Komelon tapes are damn amazing.Clear numbers,double side measurments,rubber protective jacket and built to last.Lost my so needed to replace it.Has the nice locking feature and double sided anchors.Beefy feel to it.
Jana
Reviewed in India on May 16, 2023
It has both metric and imperial. It also has dual side marking. The numbers are easy to read. The movement is smooth, and locking mechanism is working well. It is imported product and so quite costly. Hopefully it lasts lifetime if handled with care.
clare
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2023
I had bought the 16ft measure a few years ago and loved it. While measuring something the other day, I had stepped on it and flattened the tape. I forced the tape back into the casing and when I'd pull it out a little, it resisted, and would not auto rewind. So I went and bought the 25' to replace the 16' I sadly broke. While waiting for the new one to arrive, I fiddled with the 16' a bit more, pulling it all the way out and then letting it rewind and it worked fine and is close to how it once was (the tape still has a little bit of flatness where I stepped on it but it doesn't seem to hinder any longer)I will be keeping the 25' because it's just such a really great tape measurer! I love how it locks by default when you pull the tape out and you press the button to release it, rather than the reverse of it retracting unless you press the button. It took a little to get used to but not very long and now I definitely prefer the auto lock with the press to release.Clearly, I'd buy the product again because this was a 2nd purchase. I went directly to my old orders on Amazon to find it so I knew I was replacing it with the same thing (because you know how amazon can be, although even going directly to the product doesn't always guarantee accuracy)I like how large the print is- my eyesight isn't great and it's nice to not squint to see the numbers or the increments. i got a different color so I'd be able to quickly discern which tape is which. It's very rugged- the older one having been dropped numerous times without any issues. And, as stated above, it's incredibly resilient when some flat footed dolt stands on it for awhile and flattens the tape.
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