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HIDARI Universal Measuring Tape

¥2,444 JPY

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orange [new color]

yellow [new color]

black

pink

turquoise

¥2,444 JPY

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Left-handed highlights

Dual-sided tape designed for both hands. Hold the case in your left hand and use the white side for easy-to-read measurements; the yellow side is arranged for right-handed use.

A note from HIDARI

Measuring tapes are another everyday tool that quietly favors right-handers. We like this design because it doesn’t make either hand the “special” one — both sides are equally easy to read, so the same tool can be shared naturally.

A measuring tape that is easy to use with either hand

Most retractable tape measures are designed to be held in the right hand while the tape is pulled out with the left hand. This causes the numbers to be upside down if you hold it in the left hand and pull it out with your right.

HIDARI Universal Measuring Tape is user-friendly for both right-handed and left-handed people. It is a dual-sided tape; the white side is for left-handed users (when the body of the measuring tape is held in the left hand) and the yellow side is for right-handed users (when the body of the measuring tape is held in the right hand).

Made by Hoechstmass, a long-established German manufacturer

This HIDARI measuring tape is made in Germany by Hoechstmass, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality tape measures. Hoechstmass has been in business for over 120 years, since 1895.

Made of durable polyfiber, the tape is pliable but does not stretch. The printed numbers are fade resistant and can be used for a long time.

Measures up to 150 cm. The tape automatically rewinds itself when you press the button in the center. Please be careful not to pull out the tape too far beyond its maximum length, as this will cause it to not rewind.

Available in five colors

Choose from five colors: black, turquoise blue, pink, orange, and yellow. Orange and yellow are the newest additions to the lineup. Each one comes in a cute stripe-patterned box with a slightly retro feel.

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Made for the left hand—or chosen by a left-hander.

Some tools are made specifically for left-handed use. Others work comfortably in either hand. Every item is selected and used by Aya, who is left-handed.

Delivered to You from Japan

We've been running a left-handed tools shop in Japan since 2018. The online store grew out of that, and now we send these tools to people in over 90 countries.