Mitutoyo 182-105 Steel Rule, 6" x 150mm with Multiple Graduations (1/32", 1/64", 1mm, 1/2mm), 3/64" Thick x 3/4" Wide, Satin Chrome Finish, Tempered Stainless Steel for Precision Measurements

When I bought this ruler a few years ago, I had actually come looking for a Starrett, but was put off by the prices of Starretts, knowing I wouldn't be using the ruler that often, so I went with this Mitutoyo instead, based on reviews. The other night, my buddy and I started talking rulers and measuring tools while we were hanging out in his shop and decided to compare my Mitutoyo (this model) to his $35 Starrett 6-inch ruler (the equivalent to this one). We used his $200-some-dollar Starrett electronic caliper (he has way more high end measuring tools than I do and is a measuring-accuracy fanatic) to compare measurement markings on both rulers. We could find no difference, looking at them under bright light, using a magnifying glass and being very careful. We had time on our hands and a beer or two under our belts. :-) In our opinion, at least as far as this 6-inch ruler goes, it's as accurate as an equivalent Starrett ruler that costs over twice as much. The construction, durability, and readability is just as good also. It didn't cause him to rethink being a long-time Starrett fan, but he admitted this is a good ruler that's accurate and built well enough to do anything his Starrett will do with results just as good. I'm going to keep an eye on his tools going forward, to see if anything that says "Mitutoyo" shows up in his collection. TL,DR: This is a very accurate and well made ruler, on par with with one of the best names in the business, and will serve you very well for anything you need a 6-inch ruler to do.

Very nice quality. Sturdy material. Marked nicely. Worth it.

I LOVE THIS SCALL ITS NOT OVER PRICED IST GREAT QUALITY PERFECT SIZE LOOKS PERFECT SHARP ACCURACY IS PERFECT AND EASY TO USE I LOVE THE FACT IT HAS BOTH METRIC AND INCHES

Excellent quality ruler. Crisp etched lines. Rigidity is surprisingly firm for the thickness

Value for the money and very durable due to the material.

Very good rule, well made. And costs less than Starret’s also-wonderful similar rule

Solidly built, accurate, and easy to read. Probably going to wind up buying several other sizes now, after ordering the 6" as a test case.

It’s Mitutoyo, so the quality is exceptional. It’s easy to read, exceptionally straight, and quite precise. Potential uses: If you are an accountant, this would be precise enough to measure fat stacks of (uncirculated) cash by height, and actually get quite close (I’ve never been an accountant). If you are a parent, this could come in handy for tracking a child’s height very precisely during the first and second trimesters. Finally, if you would like to know the precise width of lightning, this ruler definitely has the precision, but you’ll have to be quick about it.

Smaller than I have expected. But it blows the mind instantly! Extremely well-made, flowless and very accurate.

This was exactly what I was looking for, a short, easy to read and inflexible ruler. Its not cheap but feels high quality in the hand. In my opinion it's worth the extra money over something cheap as it seems like it will last a long time.

En la regla que recibí yo, en lugar de tener rectificado el lado correspondiente al 0, estaba rectificado el otro extremo. El lado del 0 tenia marcas del corte dd sierra e incluso puntos de oxido. Increíble que una compañía como Mitutoyo cometa un error asi.

This steel rule is a fantastic tool for machinists. It's built solid with no flex, making it reliable for precise measurements. The numbers are clear and high contrast, which makes them easy to read. The satin chrome finish adds a nice touch and enhances durability. Overall, a great addition to any toolbox.

this rule is as good as moore and wright from the '80s, excellent precision, ideal in the pocket of every engineer. bought one for my daughter.