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Review on Klein Tools 7.5m Magnetic Double Hook by Nick Brunner

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Really measures.

'Upgraded' version. The locking mechanism on this glider is such that if you catch the edge of something or bump into something, you're still accurate. Build quality appears to be good, and it's a different case than the one that exploded during a customer's "drop test". There's a one-year warranty tied directly to the parts on this product, so maybe they'll be replaced with a newer model? Printing is applied to both sides of the tape, and the marking lines are thin and clear. The overall size seems compact to me, especially for a 25 foot length. I haven't seriously looked for highlights and them, but a couple of tries have shown this to be consistent with the advertised statement. The slow release stop is also good and well captured. The tape itself appears to be a fiberglass composite mesh which I expect will hold up well. Back: break marks are not explicitly marked. It would be nice to see the inch, half inch and quarter inch color coding. It would be nice to see more contrast printing or even glow-in-the-dark printing. A magnet at the end would be nice, but I personally don't care. I'm not a fan of inches and cm either, would rather see inches only - no real complaint as was advertised and intended.

Pros
  • Retractable brake controls blade speed and prevents fingers from touching blade
Cons
  • Questionable purchase for seniors