STANLEY Tape Measure Metric/Imperial System 8M 32mm Wide with Chrome Case and Rubber Grip 5-33-891 (Packaging may vary)

The 32mm width of this 8m tape makes it, like other tapes this size, pretty heavy so it’s not going to sit in your pocket very easily. Having said that, the width gives it good throw and it will stay rigid for a good length. It has durability and accuracy you’d expect from Stanley and has quickly become my go to tape measure. If I was going to make a criticism it would be that the surface finish is very shiney and this can make it difficult to read in bright light. This may fade over time however. I’ve also seen other criticism that it can be reluctant to retract and this is true. Personally I like this though, my Komelon tape I lost which this replaces shot back so fiercely it almost took your eye out. The Stanley just needs a little shake to persuade it so there’s no need for safety gear.🤭

Use these all the time within my fencing business. Great tapes, very easy to read, great lock and nice large hook on the end. Pricey, but highly recommended

Great tape! Used daily on site to measure everything and anything. Strong and maintains rigidity for over 4M making it easy to measure large openings without need for someone to help. Tape glides well in casing and the measurements are easy to read on the tape. Only downside is its quite heavy and bulky for keeping on your person all day but the advantages outweigh these minor issues.

It's a big and heavy tape - but then again it's a heavy duty FatMax.Has unreal standout length. It's at least 4m!One thing I don't like, and maybe it's just my one, is the retraction is quite poor. It doesn't waking back by itself and needs a little help. Fine for a DIYer like me though as I don't use it day in day out.

I have had a few of these now and I can't falt them.They are a bit heaver then other tapes but they fit in my pouch nicely.I work on building sites in all weather and these tape last me a good few years.They get wet, dropped and covered in dust and dirt and given a wipe down from time to time and there still good to go.They don't last forever but nothing now day does.I will defo be buying another one at some point.

This tape is large and robust. The numbers are clear to read, it has a smooth action and is easy to use. It does have a belt clip but it is a bit on the bulky size but you cannot lose it easily on the plus side as it is very shiny. If you have a lot of projects it’s well worth the extra money as it will last as it’s strong and durable

I've tried other brand tape measures and they just don't work as well, or don't last as long. This is a heavy duty tape. I have another normal FatMax tape that I've had for about 10 years and it's still going great. I only bought another because I keep putting my original down and forgetting, so with two I'm more likely to find one when I need it!There are several models of what at first glance appear to be the same tape on Amazon. They do one version with no imperial measurements on it, then there are versions with magnetic ends, and different lock mechanisms to hold the tape out. For me this is just simple and does the job very well. I like to do some work in inch and feet, and other in metric so this covers both.The large end hook is great because if for example you were measuring the front of a piece of furniture, with a normal tape you'd have to turn the tape on it's side which then limits the amount you can extend the tape before it folds down. With this one because it has sides on the hook you can keep the tape flat, which means you can extend it about 3m or more and just hook the side around the end of the item you're measuring. Perfect, saves fiddling around or asking someone to help.Price on Amazon was better than anywhere at the time so I'm very pleased with my purchase.

Ordered it on the 16th of Feb. Used it a couple of times, dropped it once on the grass with the tape out and the tape snapped. Can’t see how this would survive a construction site when it can’t survive a waist high fall onto grass