Why would someone need a stainless steel tape measure. It s a must have because Komelon s stainless steel products resist rusting extending the products long life. The 25 feet x 1 inch stainless steel gripper is ideal for working in wet dirty conditions and has a non-glare two sided silver blade. The stainless steel gripper s metallic components are the toughest out there and fit in perfectly for use next to your wet saw. The blade on the stainless steel gripper has five layers starting with a stainless steel blade and finishing with a tough embossed finish. This tape measure will get you through it all whether wet or dry clean or dirty. This is one tough tape.