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Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape

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Overall rating 4.9

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Reviews
Number reviews: 91
Overal rating: 5
Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by PSF Electrics
27th September 2022

Great robust tape, have used it everyday at work and fit it useful. The measurements on the tape are easy to read. The lock function on the tape is strong. Unlike other brands.
Still using it and still working like the day that I received it

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Netco Ltd
19th July 2022

A good robust tape,easy to use especially the rulers on both sides of the tape. Especially useful on big boards from either end/side , let's see how long it lasts?

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by James bowling
12th July 2022

Seems to be a very nice tape. Bright and easy to read. Quick to snap back and strong. As well as the added bonus of very strong magnets on the end.

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Briggs Electrical
8th July 2022

This tape has excellent build quality and very smooth edges. The magnet is also very good for some situations, especially measuring longer distances.

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Brooknew Ltd
4th July 2022

Amazing tape measure. Quality built and tough.
Great feature of the magnetic tip which it made measuring longer lengths with just myself etc.
Great piece of kit that should be in any trades tool bag or box. 5 stars all round.

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by TK Electrical
23rd June 2022

My new go too tape! Super strong with a long reach and a super strong magnet. Very easy to read tape, works well with gloves, and In the rain. 5* would highly recommend.

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Matthews Heating Ltd
23rd June 2022

This tape measure looks and feels like good quality. I have been using this for a while now and can't fault it, the magnet is strong and better than other brands I have used in the pass. I like the fact that you have the measurements on both sides. I would highly recommend this tape measure to others and will only ever use this brand going forward.

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by HarrysBlinds
23rd June 2022

It’s a good tape. A lot more features than the standard and with it being double sided it can be very accurate even in awkward situations. The magnets are good for solo measuring

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by SmartPipe Plumbing Services
21st June 2022

Great bit of kit, well built and extremely strong. I love that the tape is double sided and in hi vis. The magnet is very strong which is very handy for when measuring up by my self.

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by A class interiors
21st June 2022

Great tape measure
Feels very sturdy and well put together
I love the double sided easy to read tape
Can’t really say much about value for money

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by A thorley & son
21st June 2022

Beat tape measure ever used, clear to read, magnetic tip, and measurements on both sides, the only down side to it is it’s quick wide to fit in your pocket,
Apart from that it’s the best

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by HM PLUMBING & MAINTENANCE SERVICES LTD
21st June 2022

Over all good tape measure, however a auto stop feature without the use of the stop button would be handy. Build quality is really good. Feels robust.

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by He@Heating ltd
21st June 2022

One of the lucky 50! Can’t really gauge value for money. What I have been totally taken by is the highly visible blade, having only used it for a handful of occasions the Hi Viz Blade has really been fantastic in dark gloomy areas. The tape it’s self is double sided, nice robust pocket clip. The leading edge/front of tape has been well made and strengthened, the tape stop/tip has two magnetic incorporated into it, like with any magnet make sure it’s clean before using it don’t want to scratch anything.

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by AMR Heating Solutions
21st June 2022

Best tape measure on the market, really easy to read measurements with its bright yellow backing. Its also double sided making it easy to measure above your head. Very good build quality, genuinely built to last

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Hayer Electrical Ltd
19th June 2022

Top tape measure. You will struggle to find another one built better than this. Very strong. Will withstand many drops. The pull out tape is very bright so very useful if your eyesight isn’t the best. The people who made this did a brilliant job. Top marks.

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by RA Electrical Contracting
17th June 2022

Best tape measure I've owned. Easy to read in low light. The magnetic end is strong enough to hold up the tape measure. It manages to support itself for 2.3m which is really helpful when trying to measure something at high level.

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by DAJ
16th June 2022

So, I’ve had this tape for a few weeks now, giving it a good use, putting it through its paces against my current tape measure. Namely the Milwaukee stud 5m metric.

Build quality so far I cannot fault, the body has withstood all I’ve thrown at it, sometimes literally.
The reel is still as quick and sure as it was out of the package.
The blade shows some small amount of wear on the edge where it’s scraped against a few surfaces while measuring out.

Ease of use is a little hard to give as I have a powerful dislike of metric and imperial tape measures. But the blade is highly visable, readable on both sides on the odd occasion that is has been useful, it’s not been useful yet but I manufactured a scenario where it was.
My metric tape has markings on both sides as well, and while it seems a handy feature, I’ve not found a legitimate use for it as of yet.

A very good, strong, magnet. Helped retrieve a few tools that dropped off the stepladder.

The size of it compared to other 5m tapes is quite small, a good haha apply pocket size where others can feel cumbersome.

Overall a very good tape but I’ll be holding out for a metric only in the future.

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Sean Saunders Painting and Decorating
15th June 2022

Great quality tape,heavy but feels well made and will take some abuse. Like it has measurements on both sides. hi vis blade is bright and easy to read. Easy to lock and unlock. very happy with it.

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Handmade Creations Joinery
15th June 2022

Great tape all round very easy to read and very durable fast becoming my favourite tape, only downside to it is its slightly on the heavy side, but still a thumbs up

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Mcclements
13th June 2022

Great product from Komelon. Build quality is superb with that it isnt the lightest tape, feels great in hand with a good recoil. You get roughly 2.2m of reel out before it gives. The double sided markings make ease of use great and is clearly visible from distance. The power blade come in very handy for scoring plasterboard . Great value for money and a tape that feels like it will last

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Richardson
13th June 2022

I am very impressed by this tape measure, l have used many different ones over the years and this is the best l have used. Many others have been more expensive but this one has a lot more features and seems very well built.

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Eastside Electrical Services
11th June 2022

What a lovely tape measure this is double sided which is always handy. Really smooth pulling out and sliding back. Really nice to read with a high vi's side for darker areas, this is now my favorite tape measure and well worth the money.

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by A L Plumbing & Heating
10th June 2022

Never though I would get excited about a tape measure lol but this is a nice light and well made tape a very strong Blade witch is easy to read due to large clear measurement markers in metric and imperial. And it's on both sides of the tap so easy to read from any angle. It's bright coloured blade has safe rounded edges so no more sliced fingers. The extension is impressive 2.4 meters without additional support, the tape end is strong and has 2 powerful magnets and a good hook end. It's not heavy has a good belt clip and feels comfortable in the hand . All round a great addition to my tool box.

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by R G Giles
10th June 2022

Excellent tape, solid build, easy to use, nice clear markings on both sides of blade, magnetic end comes in useful, bit bulky for pocket, but excellent toolbox addition, would definitely recommend to work colleagues.

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by AMC Heating Services
9th June 2022

This is an exceptional tape measure. It has metric and imperial markings that are clear and easily read due to the hi Vis blade. The marking are on both sides of the tape so, no matter which angle your at, you get the correct measurement every time.
The tape is very sturdy and well built with a good clip on the back to secure it to your belt or pocket.
The foot of the tape has two strong magnets and is a good size to allow hooking on easily.
When I tested mine, I managed to extend the tape just over 2.4 m outwards before the blade folded.
This is by far the best tape I've used.

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by john swinerd
8th June 2022

The komelon powerblade 2 is a great measure very sturdy you can measure 2 meters for it begins to bend it has a high viz blade that is wide and very visible with big numbers it also has two magnets on the end of the blade well pleased with it

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Corelec Ltd
7th June 2022

I Can hold out to 2.28 metres before it collapses. Metric & imperial measurements on both sides. Magnetic end is bang on and pretty strong. Decent tape measure!!!!!!!!!

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Bowden Electrical
5th June 2022

I'm usually a Stanley tape user but gave this a try. Super impressed with the quality. Feels sturdy when using. Takes dropping in uts stride. Neon bright tape, double sided which is really helpful. Super strong magnets hold your tape against metal surfaces, horizontal or vertical. Looks great in any tool bag for any tradie.

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by NRG Electrical
4th June 2022

Komelon 8m tape is a absolute beast double sided tape with a easy to read bright font with hooks for both sides with a built in magnet for sticking to metallic surfaces, the tape pulls out to well over 2m without and sag and recoils nicely without too much snap. Built to last and could take a beating

Another great product from Komelon

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Gareth Short
4th June 2022

Used this tape a few times now and it is a fantastic bit of kit! Highly recommend to any tradesmen. Well built and the magnets are a great addition

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by JBA plumbing and heating
1st June 2022

I’ve had nearly every tape doing. This is by far my favourite. I’ve just ordered another one for my other tool bag. Absolutely spot on. And I’ve dropped it countless times and it still retracts effortlessly

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Jpe Electrical Services ltd
1st June 2022

Fantastic tape measure, sturdy, easy to read on both sides. Found the magnets on the end very useful. Highly recommended to any trades people

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by AJ and Sons Plumbing Ltd
31st May 2022

Absolutely brilliant tape, very well built, good and sturdy and the face itself is really easy to see with measurements on both sides. Would definitely recommend to tradesmen

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Sunderland Property Renovations Ltd
28th May 2022

Just got this in the post and am very impressed with the quality of the tape, even at 8m this tape is not too big to hold comfortably, the high viz blade is very clear and a bonus is the measurements on the underside.

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Ewelectrics
6th February 2022

Bought this after losing my Stanley tape measure (similar build) 8m
Better in every way for the same price.
Double sided blade is so good for measuring overhead for spotlights etc.
magnetic tip is good enough to stay fixed to objects but not so powerful that it grabs onto everything in its path.
Best one Ive used so far

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Gb Electrical And Building Services
15th June 2021

I have used and broke many tape measures but this must be the best I've used, easy read measurements on both sides and very strong magnets on the end. I purchased this awhile ago and came with a free small level

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Gas Serve NW
22nd May 2021

I wonder how many tape measures I've lost, thrown, cut myself on over the years. Used this one which another trade had and loved it. Have bought both 8m and 5m. Great bit of kit

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Arla
12th February 2021

After seeing alot of this tape on youtube, I have to say I was disappointed with it. Feels cheap and the tape split after quite an easy life.

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Wallbridge
10th February 2021

Used fat max for a long time and left it on site somewhere so brought one of these. Great quality and for the price I do t know why I stayed with fat max for so long m, this is great.

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Luxe Windows & Building Ltd
6th February 2021

I’ve had one of these for a while now. It has measurements on both sides and the blade is very strong. The magnetic tip also comes in very handy. This is brilliant valise when you compare it to fat max and other leading brands

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by FL Electrical
19th January 2021

This is definitely without doubt the meat tape of the market, I’ve used dewalt, Stanley fatmax and ox, this one is by far the best. It’s more than half the price of a fatmax but triple the quality!

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by SPC electrical and property maintenance
9th December 2020

I've had this now for about 4 months and it's a nice tape we used it on my roof repair and left it outside for 2 months it was under a shelf and didnt get wet but is still in great condition

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Westhill Boiler Services
25th November 2020

Good weight for construction, large projects and building sites.
Just a little bit too heavy for a service tool bag.
Really well built, can see it lasting years.

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Csp Elec
10th October 2020

Recently got this off an offer from yourselves. And I must say it’s high up there on quality and with the double sided measurements it’s easy to read. Magnet is very strong and very well made.

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Get Home Improvements
6th October 2020

Wow.... can I say a tape measures sexy.... well this is. Great grip, feel and length (lol). Feels well built and break is nice. I got 3M’s out before it bent. Great feature with measurements on both sides. Highly recommended

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by P&J Electrical
26th September 2020

Got one of these tape measures as a prize from expert trades got to say it’s probably the nicest tape measure I’ve ever used which is a very strange thing to say but it’s true, I wouldn’t use anything else now.

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by JPC Plumbing and Heating
8th September 2020

Top quality tape measure. Accurate and clear markings. Robust build quality with excellent features such as a strong magnetic end hook and double-sided markings.

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by L Kennedy Property
28th December 2019

Great tape measure, solid easy to use.It is brightly coloured and well marked on both sides.Good magnets on the well shaped hook,so far it’s not that big that it catches on everything.

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Heather Contracts Limited
10th July 2019

Got one of these from a competition on Expert trades. The front measure is ideal for lengths & the rear being horizontally marked is ideal for measuring heights, ie door frames etc. Its bright, strong and can take a bashing! Well impressed.

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by CCTV INSTALLATIONS
4th April 2019

Won one of these on the first live video great wee tape and with the double sided measurements comes in a lot more handy for vertical measurement

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Ian Hodgkinson
28th June 2018

Love this tape measure it's robust accurate strong and a great piece of kit to add to your tool box.ive bought a few of these and issued them to my staff and every one of them loves this tool

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Johns Maintenance
27th June 2018

I have to say that I will not be buying this tape, having tried it it's a really good tape apart from the weight I need a lighter one. It feels nice and solid, the tape itself is a good quality with smooth edges. Very easy to read on both sides which is so convenient a great feature. I would like a magnet on the end of all my tapes. Definitely try it if you like it buy it .

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by First Sight Electrical
26th June 2018

Fantastic tape, nice length , doesn’t do any half measures. Right weight and colour . Not short of a good clip either. Yea perfect for the job,

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by N.J.L Landscaping & Garden services
13th March 2018

i've always used other tape measures and they don't last long. I've recently purchased the Komelon powerblade and i'm never changing back its strong easy to use and comes with a very neat belt clip which makes it even easier to use and keep close

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by C Haughey carpentry&joinery
18th December 2017

Just revived this tape at the weekend thanks expert trades used it all day today great tape magnet at the end is handy it’s highly visable and accurate good stand out

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Nwl home improvements
18th December 2017

The build quality is outstanding and the item itself is great never had a problem with mine and it’s a really good use

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Jay Plumbing & Heating
12th December 2017

Got this asbpart of the blue box deal. I am particularly impressed with the build quality and clarity of the scale. Has taken no1 slot in my collection of tapes. An all metric one would be great

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Devine electrical
10th December 2017

Great value for money easily used and great durability numbers and markings all very clear and locking Systen made to last great all round product and would recommend

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Mg lawn & garden
10th December 2017

I now own 3 of these tape measures and what can I say other than there a great tape they have been dropped in mud swimming pools chucked about and still going like they are new I also have the quick release clip for one of my tapes may have to invest in some more at some point soon keep up the good work guys #wabob

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by A&e plumbing
8th December 2017

I received this tape when I bought a blue box and it’s still going strong
It’s a good sturdy and robust
It’s been dropped from high heights and survived
There is only one fault with this item and that is its weight

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Livie Electrical Services
8th December 2017

Excellent tape for any trade, the tip makes it excellent for scribing a mark, the rubber grip gives for a superb fit, the magnetic tip comes in handy on longer measurements. Worth the money.

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by David Banner Joinery
6th December 2017

A1 tape. Very rigid blade and easy to read. The hook is triple riveted and reinforced. Withstands a drop or to as well!

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by S frain plumbing and heating
6th December 2017

Best tape measure ive owned got as a freebie from when band of builders come to diy sos easy to read makes life a lot easier to mark up and very well made and strong would highly recomend

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Northumberland Double Glazing Repairs
1st December 2017

Cracking tape to use. Sizes on both sides of the tape make it easy to use. Markings are very easy to read. Strong case and the tape itself is very rigid for measuring by yourself. Would recommend this tape to anyone. Excellent value for money

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Ultimate heating installations
1st December 2017

Got one of these tapes in the blue box offer, fantastic tape measure, can measure long distances with out it being all flimsy and easy to read with it being printed on both side

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Mathew orton
1st December 2017

Brilliant tape measure. Very strong for measuring across a distance. High visibility and it's printed on both sides which makes it easy to read.

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Bitz 'n' PC'z Ltd
7th November 2017

Brilliant tape measure. Very strong for measuring across a distance. High visibility and it's printed on both sides which makes it easy to read.

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Youngs Gardening Services
7th November 2017

Brilliant tape measure, really nice to use, the high vis blade makes it better to see. Very comfortable and reliable not easy to bend outlasted other tape measures I’ve had

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Dewsbury Developments Limited
7th November 2017

Best tape I’ve had! Got one from the band of builders... had it 12 months and been wet through no problems with it

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by ACR Plumbing & Heating
8th August 2017

Got one of these in my blue box. Great chunky tape. Actual tape itself isn't flimsy, easy to read and handy being printed on both sides.

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by J.Rudd General Building
3rd August 2017

Fantastic value for money.
Nice tough tape, takes a few knocks and bangs.
Hi Vis blade makes for easy work.
Recommended to several friends in the trade.

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by AJB CONSTRUCTION
24th June 2017

Excellent tape measure, big and easy to use. The hivis blade makes it easy to read, would defiantly recommend this tape.

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Fitzgerald Electrical & Plumbing Solutions
22nd June 2017

Nice BIG tape, well made and some good features printed both sides, magnetic end... Good value as some of the big brand tape measures are well expensive!

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Boiler Medic North East
18th June 2017

This was in my blue box and wow it's an amazing tape big strong clip with magnets and double sided we had a tape off and we got this 1 to over 9ft horizontal and over 10ft vertical I will get another 1 soon

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Bog Standard Plumbing
15th June 2017

I received this tape in my blue box and have been trying it since on site, great taps, magnetic end, good build quality.
Has reversalile tape and the high vis tape makes it easy to see when there limited light on site.
Would recommend and will use from now on.

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by EPS
30th April 2017

Great tape measure. Very sturdy and can take a fair thud when dropped. Good clip that doesn't lose tightness over time. Double sided numerals always a bonus too.

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Robinson Heating
22nd April 2017

Got this tape on a tool talk deal for £8 what a bargain for such a high quality tape , sturdy, magnetic catch, double sided this one is a winner.

It even better when coupled with the komelon quick draw system!

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Afterglow Plumbing & Heating Ltd
16th March 2017

Absolutely the best tape I've ever had. The day I loose it will be a sad day. Love it for measuring flues through the wall as can use both sides of the tape.

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Gas-Tec Plumbing and Heating
27th February 2017

Great tape, easy to read in low light and the scale on both sides helps when measuring boiler flues. Managed 2.65m extension before it dropped

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Michael Keyes Painter and Decorator
27th February 2017

Great tape measure easily the best I've had I was sick of my old one kinking and landing on my head when measuring staircases this one is really strong and sturdy so will do the job fine.

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Tim Isle Tiling
27th February 2017

An excellent tape, very good quality which should last a lot longer then other makes

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by LJB Gas and Plumbing
3rd February 2017

What a brilliant tape measure. The thing is heavy duty and bulky but that is to be expected at 8m. The hi-viz tape makes it very easy to read in low light. And the most important thing I got to over 2m seeing how far it would stretch out before snapping.

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by The Kitchen Phoenix
16th January 2017

Great tapes I would choose these over Stanley any day great tapes great value for money. Highly recommend. Robust and well made very clear to read even I awkward places.

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Drew Styles Plumbing & Heating
20th December 2016

Brilliant little tape, measurements on both sides and high vis which makes it easier to ise

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by M Brierley Plumbing Limited
5th December 2016

Good quality tape.
Easy to read and doubled sided is helpful.
Not the thickest of blades. have had to have someone to hold it a few times

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Jason Gunter Decorating
31st October 2016

Good quality tape measure with measurements both sides .easy to read and a positive lock

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Wright home improvements
21st October 2016

Best tape ever used

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Hampshire Technical
21st October 2016

The nicest, smoothest and most well made tape iv picked up.

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by R&M Maintenance
20th October 2016

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Heat Trend
20th August 2016

After losing my self lock one I tried this. It's very well built although a bit heavy. I preferred the self lock one but this is still very good

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Review for Komelon PowerBlade™ II Pocket Tape by Zoltan Banhalmi
11th August 2016

Great tape, accurate, compared against a leica disto. Overall a well made tape.

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20th March 2023

Hi, I'm Phil from Stokes Heating. Today I'm doing a review on the Komelon Powerblade II, the 8-metre tape measure. Quite a few points to grip on, top, bottom and you got magnets on the front. The magnets aren't quite that powerful, but they do come in handy in situations that need it. Clear numbers, high-vis tape it says. The ones on the bottom have worn off quite a bit from being taken in and out. First one that we had, my wife lost after using it in the house, so I bought a second one.
Second one again was used in the house and it got taken out to seven metres, although it says eight, went to seven and just wouldn't go back in. So this one's been cut down just so I could do the review. I don't think I would buy another one because I have had better ones that lasted longer. But it's handy to use, easy to lock off. The numbers are nice and big and there's plenty on both sides that come in handy. So I like the concept. It just didn't hold up to what I needed. Thank you Tool Talk for sending it to me. I'll see if I can get something different in the future.


20th March 2023

Hi guys. Black Country Al, Fitzgerald Electrical & Plumbing Solutions, just doing a quick Tool Talk review on a Komelon tape measure. I've been using the Komelon tape measures now for a few years. Picked one up about three or four years back and found they're quite robust. Decent price as well for the quality of it. And I've been going now, using him for quite a few years, like I said. Changed my last one about a year or so back when the tape eventually broke, but took some break; I think it got jammed somewhere.
I've got the eight-metre PowerBlade and I've also got another eight-metre PowerBlade that I use. But today I'm doing a review on the five-metre PowerBlade with the hi-vis blade. And the five-metre, straight away I've noticed, fits in your hand brilliant. It's nice and compact. Still chunky and it's got this rubber coating around it to protect it from knocks and bangs. I mean my other one's been knocked and banged obviously over a period of time, so obviously you get tile adhesive and things like that on it and whatnot. But yeah, if you look after them, they do last you quite a while.
The tape itself, it's coated so it's nice and strong. The hi-vis blade is brilliant because even when the light's a bit iffy, you can still pick out the numbers on there nice and clear. It's on the back as well, so if you're doing any vertical measurements you can check the back as well if you can't see the front sometimes if you're holding it in an awkward position. Magnetic end, so it can lock against anything metal if you want to hook it on. If there's only you and you ain't got anybody else to measure, that becomes a bit easier. A nice big hook on the end there to hold it.
The lock on it is brill. It's nice and solid and it stays where you want it to. And like I said, the five-metre, I haven't had a five-metre before. The eight-meter's probably the biggest I would go to 'cause of the size, 'cause of fitting it in your hand, but eight metres if you ever need it. Not that often, but this five metre one is perfect. The size is great and just stick it in your pocket if you're going in to measure up for a job, to do a quote or something, it's perfect, ideal.
Like I said, I've been using these now for a few years and I think they're bulletproof; they're sound. And for the money, they're great value. Compared to others that you can pay 30, 40 quid a tape measure for, these are a lot better value for just as good quality, if not better in some respects.
Yeah, good bit of kit. Would definitely recommend one. PowerBlade II this one is by Komelon. Go for it.


27th February 2023

Hi, this is John from JPC Plumbing and Heating. I'm giving a tool talk review on the Komelon Power Blade two eight metre tape measure. I think this is just an excellent piece of kit to have in the toolbox. It's robust, you drop it doesn't harm it at all. The mechanism works fine. Really handy piece of kit this. It's probably the best type measure I've had. I've had Stanley's, I've had other brands and the ones you get free from the merchants. This is the best. Really smooth mechanism. Never gets hinged up when it's extracted fully out and want it to go back in. Sturdy locking mechanism, nice rubber bumpers around it. Really clear markings on the tape both sides. Makes measuring a bit easier sometimes and very clear. Not overly big, but not overly small end piece with magnets that help when you're measuring. I can't fault it. It's a great addition to the tool bag list. So I'd like to thank Tool Talk for allowing me the opportunity to test this and give a review. And thanks again. Bye.


10th August 2022

This is my review of the Komelon Powerblade II. I've been using this now for a couple of weeks, mostly in a landscaping, gardening context. And some of the things I really like about it is first of all, feels really strong, it's metal, not plastic I think like some of the cheaper ones, it's got nice rubber grips, so you're not going to drop it if you're working outside on the site in rain or in the cold, you're not going to lose that. Nice and chunky as well, you're not going to lose it. And the key thing I like the most actually is the high vis colour on the tape itself so you can see that even in low light levels, sometimes I'm working outside and when it starts to get dark, you can still see your measurements nice and clearly when measuring up fence panel or something like that. It's been working fantastic for me and much, much better than the one that I had before. So I very highly recommend it.


10th August 2022

Hi guys, Scott here again. Expert Trades have very kindly sent us this wee tape measure from Komelon. It's a good wee thing, there's a few good features on it. Nice and sturdy, but let's see what we can do with it.

First up, one of the wee features I love about this, you can stick it onto the boiler, on to the cover and go wherever you want. As you can see, it's extremely bright. It's high vis tape. Another wee feature I like, if you happen to be reversing arse about face, it's also on the back, which is a great thing. The grab on it is universal both sides. It's very, very strong. It's actually quite good for marking because of the wee ridges on it. For scoring someones it's great. The only down side of that edge is it's not going to work too well for the Malteser game. It's going to fall off the end.

The only problem I've found is my wife found it, and now she knows what size that really is and doesn't believe me of anything anymore. As you can see, the case, it's quite sturdy. It's very, very robust. Nice and shiny so you can shame all the other ones with the yellow and black tape measures. For my view, this is one of the best tape measures I've seen in a long time.


10th August 2022

Hi, Tony Lewis here A.L. Plumbing and Heating. Just going to give you a quick review on the Komelon Powerblade II tape. First impressions, very good. Rubberised case on the outside, so it's got protection if it drops to the floor. Nice locking chrome. Good wide clip for clipping onto your trousers. And clips are nice. Holds there nicely as well. Very good on that. Looks like it's well put together. It's light, but feels sturdy and strong, so that's good. The markings, 27mm blade, and the markings are metric and Imperial. And the thing that's really good is it's on both sides of the tape, so if you're in an awkward place where you can't see the tape very well, you can see from either sides. It seems to be luminous as well, so it'd be probably light up a bit in the dark. I'm In the light at the moment.

The thing I like is, it's got good rounded edges, so if you're bringing the tape back in and your finger catches on the edge, you don't get any cuts because it's smooth and rounded. And the important thing for us when we're trying to measure something and there's only one of you there is how far will the tape go before it drops over. And at the moment I'm there now, that's still going. I'm at 2.4. Yeah, 2.4 metres before she tips over, so that's good. The end's got a clip so you can hook it underneath, or you can hook it over the top, so that's good, because some places you can't get in the way you want. Yeah, all in all good type. Love it.


5th July 2022

Hi, this is Andy Bennett from Bennett's Safe Gas. This is a Tool Talk review on behalf of Expert Trades, wearing my pin there. This is for the Komelon high vis blade. It's got high vis blade, magnets, just as you'd expect on a tape measure. It's the five meter, 16 foot edition. Let's go and give it a try, and then I'll come back and see what it's like.
Hi, this is Andy Bennett from Bennett's Safe Gas, and I've been reviewing this Komelon tape measure for the last day or so. I've been calling it chameleon for quite a while. It's the five meter, 16 foot edition. It's a nice tape measure, it has two hooks as you can see that there. One is on the top, one is on the bottom and they do both move to give it the correction when you're using it, you can back it up to a wall. It's got 73mm, I'm not going to say the inches because I don't use it. So if you back the tape measure into a wall, it does that. But if you do back it to a wall and if you can see when it's flat on a surface, it doesn't quite touch. This is a bit more proud, not ideal. And having its 73mm, if you're going to go big, why not add an extra seven mil and just make it 80? So it's an easier number instead of 73. Make it a little bit smaller to 70. Yeah, that's what I've always found that a little bit weird.
Rubber coating, it's nice. It will bounce a bit. It is heavy compared to others. It is not being weak, but if you're anybody that's going to put this clip on the side of your trousers, it's going to be hanging and pulling down. Not a fan of that. The hi vis, yeah it's good. Measurements on the bottom, also good. Yeah, I do like that. It does help. It does lock in place. It's got good. I have extended it out and I can get it to, is it 2.3 metres hanging before it breaks the bend and comes raving back up. And I've also used the magnet on the end, that's quite good.
I've stuck it to a flat surface. Just walked through the tape measure, pulling it. I've got 3.8 metres. That's fairly good. I mean, you can make it last longer by pushing down there the end and pulling on it and holding it gently. So it will go good distance, so the magnet on the end is fairly good. But if you're a plumber like us and it's in your box and there's any kind of metal Swarth, it's going to stick to it. So you're going to be finding yourself, cleaning it off before you use it. All in on I do like it, it's a nice tape measure. I probably will stick with this. Obviously, if it's available in more places. Because when you break your tape measure, you need one. So it's just trying to find it or having the foresight to buy more than one at a time. Okay, thanks.


16th May 2018

Hi everyone. This is Tool Talk. My name is Ben Curry from Electrical Innovations, electrician over in Derby. Today I'm going to be viewing these Kamelon tape measures. Chameleon? Comilon? I don't know how you say it. Anyway, it's a PowerBlade II, and you'll have to excuse the selfie cam. It's all being backwards. You'll have to take my word for it. It's a five metre tape measure in that. I've seen these on Expert Trades in the Facebook group, people saying they were the favourite tape measure of choice and I'd not thought any more of it. You know, things just go over your head on Facebook nowadays. Everyone's saying the best of everything. And then I saw them on a trade counter and I needed a tape measure so I thought I'd pick one up. So I haven't been disappointed. They've been pretty good. They quite robust and I say they 'cause I actually picked up two of them. And they were quite cheep as well. I think they were less than a tenner each. Obviously local prices may vary, but what I like about them is the solid.

When you drop them, not gonna break 'cause they're pretty hard metal, plastic and rubber. The tape measure itself has got numbers and letters, both sides, inches, millimetres, and all the rest. Both sides so you can see what's going on. Nice in black and yellow so you know I like that [inaudible 00:01:20]. It's got an orange stripe with green stripes on the label so you can actually see it when it's in your tool bog. Yeah. Really good. Super boring thing to talk about isn't it. Tape measure. What's the best tape measure. Actually they're really good and when other people see 'em, they say, "You got a tape measure I can borrow?" And you hand them one of these, they always go, "mm, fancy." So nine times out of ten that's the sign of a good tool when people are like, "mm fancy." Yeah. I like it. It's got a magnetic thing on the end so you can have tape measure wars and you can see who's got the strongest tap measure.

Also means when you're going like that, you can stick it to if you're measuring something metal. If you're measuring to, like a kitchen unit, you can magnetise it to the nearest screw on there or something like that. Actually if you look at ... I've got a like van window now. Don't worry I'm not parked on the road, there's nothing coming. They've got quite a bit of ... What's that? Do you see that? 80 inches, two metres. It's got ... You can go quite some distance, still going. Two and a half metres, there's two and a half and 2.8. Oh. That was pretty extreme wasn't it. 2.8 metres before it wound back in. Yeah. It's pretty good. Can't go over too much [inaudible 00:02:49]. So that's the Kamelon, I'm terrible with this aren't I, PowerBlade II. I've been Ben Curry and you've been watching ToolTalk. Thanks a lot.


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