A strong fibreglass blade is enclosed in a high impact, open ABS frame which has a slip resistant rubber grip hand hold and a 3:1 gear ratio for fast rewind. The blade has 2-sided graphics with fractional / metric scales and the folding tru-zero end hook gives accurate measuring inside and out. It has an end loop for easy pulling and anchoring, and a blade bumper to help prevent blade damage. Class II accuracy. It has an end loop for easy pulling and anchoring, and a blade bumper to help prevent blade damage.