Why would someone need a stainless steel tape measure It's a "must have" because Komelon's stainless steel products resist rusting extending our products long life. The 25 ft x 1 in 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.