In my opinion. (See attached photos below) Please note that on either side of the resulting ruler it is inconvenient to use the "top" edge to measure from left to right. It also doesn't meet the 3/4" width specification. In fact, its width varies within 0.7449 inches, or about 0.0051 inches less. The resulting rule is clearly marked "Made in Japan" and not manufactured in the USA , as shown in ad. Photo. Not yet decided if it will be returned. Reviewed 23/06/2016 and will update if necessary. ***Updated 24/06/2016 Too bad otherwise it was a nice ruler with clear/clean/sharp engravings.