Stanley STA130656N Pocket Tape, Dual Scale, 8m Length x 25mm Width

We had lost our previous Stanley measure so bought this to replace it. It’s very substantial, locks well and not too cumbersome. Would recommend it

Usually works fine but sometimes gets jammed extended, and takes jiggling in just the right way to get it to retract again.

I had to buy this strip rule to replace the one that I had stolen from my home I had my old one for years before somebody Stolen it from. me

Works great and feels durable

Really happy with this item the lock is perfect it keeps it in place while you measure without springing back.

Had this tape measure for 5 minutes and its already back in the envelope to go back to Amazon. I pulled the tape out to about 7 feet but it would only retract to leave 3 feet left. I couldnt push this final yard into the reel. What it seems you have to do is pull at least 12 foot of the tape out and then it picks up enough speed to fully retract back into the reel. Unfortunately it is thin sharp metal and the speed of the retraction is out of control. The 12 feet of metal tape i would say retracted in under 2 seconds and at the end its waving all around the unit. I was holding the back of the unit to keep the metal measure away from my fingers but it still lacerated my hand. Kids find these things fascinating & fun but this can potentially do some serious damage to fingers.

Very solidly built, works exactly as described. Bought to replace another Stanley tape measure that eventually broke. It costs a little bit more than some alternatives, but the price matches the good quality.

Does what a tape should and can be extended quite a way before collapsing unlike cheaper ones. Survived a few drops from height with no damage.

Good value, nice and heavy, sturdy

Great tapes and probably last the longest.