Quick removal and convenient storage

The 1" wide steel blade removes for readings and easily retracts into the 3-1/2" square, tape-measure-sized case. The rod has a built-in target and it is protected with a non-glare Tecron-Tuff™ coating to extend blade life and protect readability. Three scale types available with the same graduations printed on both the front and back of the rod. Imported.