My brother, the young machinist, carries one in his pocket.

My brother-in-law, the self-employed business man/middle-aged machinist, carries one.

My father, the old retired machinist, STILL carries one (and always has).

As for myself, the woodworker, I own two. I used to own three, but I think my wife, the crafter, nicked one.

I logged on just to check the price for my sons. They are too young to know what they want to be, but I'll bet this ruler will fit in somehow.

Crisp, accurate embossed graduations that can't rub off. Ground edges (not sheared from stock).

The only real problem--it's far easier to lose one than it is to wear it out. I think about getting a 1" wide version sometimes, but never do.

I just had a thought...now I know what to get my secretary on when her holiday comes around. She's always mucking around with this wooden, gradeschool ruler. It's time she was a "convert."