Shinwa H101-E 600 mm Rigid "Zero Glare" Metric Machinist Ruler/Rule Scale .5 mm & mm

I just got this today and have used it already. What do I like:The black ink etched rules and numbers are extremely easy to read.The stainless steel is thick enough to be very stiff.The coefficient of expansion for steel is roughly 1/3 x that of aluminum--temperature stable.Both edges have rule markings.The edges are square for consistent material marking.Perfect length for my shop use.Hole to hang in the workshop with the rest of my rulers.Quality design and quality construction.I would highly recommend to anyone.

I have these in 1000, 600, and 300 and I absolutely love them. Very accurate, very easy to read, rarely use a tape now.

If you’re even considering getting a cute pet - forget it. This ruler is way better! It’s visually stunning and incredibly practical, feeling more like a piece of art than a simple tool. It is pure joy of owning a well-crafted item, this ruler is the best gift I’ve ever bought for myself. It’s simply adorable - highly recommended!

Shinwa makes great quality metric rules, I have several of them of different lengths

This is a well made ruler and it feels nice in the hand. As I have become older and skill levels have increased I find that using the metric system is easier for layout work. Using a ruler with both imperial and metric doesn't work well because you need to have the same marking on both edges. It never fails that the measurement you need to use is on the wrong edge.This ruler has deep enough marking so that divider points can seat properly.I'm going to glue cork to the backside of one of them to use as a cutting guide for sewing.

The ruler is very well made. However, I had to order it twice. The first box contained only some kraft paper. I returned the empty box. The ruler fell out of the second box while I carried it inside. It slid out the sealed end (see pics). This box was completely empty. Amazon needs to ship this some other way. The easy solution would be to tape the product to the inside of the box. Product 5 stars. Shipping none.

Thick gauge stainless, deeply etched markings, back side has hundreds of Imperial fractions to mm conversions, and I've never had a quality ruler of this length. I'm very happy there are no inches on half of the ruler....search the history of "USA conversion to metric history" if you want to know how ridiculous our government in USA can be...

Even though everything is working out fine with the ruler my only complaint is the gauge metal is too thin and the rule drupes. Wish the ruler were more rigid.