I Bought The WORLDS MOST EXPENSIVE Tape Measure // Reekon T1 Tomahawk

I was a little skeptical at first but I definitely find myself reaching for this tape more often than my others. It's a great addition to the shop but definitely not the cheapest tool I own. I'd love to hear what you think about it!
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[@florentbled4697]

Do I need it? Probably not. Do I see other people needing it? Yes. Do I want it? Definitely! 😂

[@davidburris120]

Anyone who even dabbles wants it. I don’t see myself ever owning it.

[@quicknik107]

you have given a wrong answer to your first question 🙄how could you...

[@A2ZGeek]

I’m a handyman and woodworker. I’m all for tools that make my life easier and for $200+ but saves me time is well worth it. I’m also dyslexic and ADD so having this thing save all my measurements is amazing.

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

Absolutely. I can’t remember a thing!

[@isstuff]

I have order one on the kickstarter, yet to arrive… but I got it because I love my digital callipers so much because they take out the guesswork. So this was going to take out the guesswork of reading the tape. If it ever arrives.

[@joseurena5247]

I just got mine 1 month later and as a welder with bad math skills this thing helps a lot

[@wsmarshjr]

This reminds me of when PCs first came in back in the '80s (yeah, I'm old). It took awhile to understand their full potential. And when we did, it changed how we worked.

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

That’s a great way to look at it, for sure!

[@ShastaOrange]

Maybe it's like that. Or maybe it's like that $400 drink fetching robot from the '80s that never caught on. That thing cost a fortune and changed nothing.

[@ocimau5]

​@@ShastaOrangeAlso a good point, but I think this is more on the useful side than not, but I'm willing to be proven wrong 🤷

[@sethvoshell786]

I just started my apprenticeship with electrical. I think this would help alot given I have a difficult time doing fractions effeciently and quickly. I think this could really bridge the gap in my lack of skill for measuring.

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

For sure the digital readout rules👍🏻

[@filibertomeza1]

I feel like you should get at least 3-6 years in before you buy this just so you don’t handicap yourself from becoming the math genius you were made to be

[@ryancrume]

good review, just bought one from the new Amazon launch. Can't wait to use it, would have been so nice on my last garage project 🤣

[@hellrzzr932]

Perfect review exactly what I was looking for. Thank you. I will be purchasing this product. Oh and I saw you with a pen or maybe a pencil that I’ve never seen it said pica on it are those good

[@REEKONTools]

Nice! Looking sharp and great overview of the T1.

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@isstuff]

Hey reekon quit messing around with new products and update the people who are still waiting for deliveries of the T1.

[@MileseeyTools]

Hi, we were really impressed with your thorough analysis of the Reekon T1 Tomahawk tape measure! We admire your attention to detail and the way you evaluate tools. We have a product that we believe would pique your interest as well. It's designed with similar professional standards in mind and we'd love for you to test it out and share your honest review with your audience. Could we send one over to you? Looking forward to potentially collaborating with you!

[@andrewstaple3344]

Cheers Mate, Great review.

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

Appreciate it, you rule 👊🏻

[@chepo1956]

Hello, I'm Jose from Puerto Rico. I backed this device on Kickstarter in 2022, but due to some issue or confusion, I received it on April 17, 2024. Finally, I started using it and found this video very helpful. You provided a detailed review of this tape measuring device. I like the way it feels in my hand, even though it is a bit heavy. Additionally, the digital features make it a fun tool to use. Great job!

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

Glad I could help!

[@candidotorres2624]

I got one. I love it. I waited a year and a half for it. It's definitely worth it.

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

I waited a while as well, definitely glad I have it though!

[@Saeedooooo]

That is insane. Mine arrived last week. 😁

[@justinbanks2380]

That laser and ePaper display on side storing measurements is super cool and would be crazy useful, I definitely want one, but can't even come close currently to justifying getting one.

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

Yeah this isn’t one of those tools that makes you a lot of money back after you buy it. 🫠

[@m-j107]

but can it shoot the tape forward?

[@paulbenjamin1725]

i bought as a contributor to the crowd funding deal. I was amazed that it actually arived. i is scary but awesome, a whole new learning experience.

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

Yeah crowdfunding is not a fun experience but it does get the ball rolling on cool things like this.

[@RickNealDJRico]

I love this thing! Everybody at work wants to use it. Let's see how many buy it. I Love It!

[@sinironheart8413]

WORTH IT!!

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

I agree!

[@ericross9768]

I thought this was a cool kickstarter project and have invested in good ideas in the past so threw the money down. So far I am overwhelmed by this tape but am not a professional carpenter so am looking forward to its use on my projects. Clearly it is an amazing product and coupled with the app that has infinite possibilities I see this as the future of measurement. Time will tell whether it is worth the additional money but for me I cannot recommend it highly enough

[@bdslim1058]

OK so that tape measure is amazing! That would be great for people like me that have to find reading glasses just to see the numbers and marks. Of course I could never afford it but it would be extremely useful!

[@aydan7901]

Just received mine. Also pledged from Kickstarter. Did take 2.5 years to receive here in Australia, but definitely worth it. Though, how do you use the targeting mode?

[@KaceyGreen]

where did you get the pencil holder?

[@outdoorsurvival7730]

I wanna know the same thing mine didn’t come with one

[@jacobsilvens8153]

Actually it’s a fair price for what it does. Imo

[@spinxt]

When you measured the thickness of the butcher block, it read 1-7/16. I'm not aware of a butcher block manufactured in that thickness. I question this device's accuracy.

[@edgarbustillos2978]

This si reallly cool

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

For sure!

[@adamkreuz9068]

I was wondering how accurate this was or if it was a gimmick. Seems pretty darn useful! I am so bad with numbers

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

It really has been great!

[@derekwilliams475]

I love mine!. Had it for week, game changer. Only issue I have is I did not have pencil clip in my box.

[@Seniorsneaky123]

They told me they still have to "research it". A damn clip. Only extra they gave was a stupid sticker.

[@derekwilliams475]

@Seniorsneaky123 lmao so I es not the only one missing the coveted pencil mark clip

[@devinenomore1]

Is the laser on a pendulum for plumb purposes?

[@outdoorsurvival7730]

Mine didn’t come with a pencil holder

[@GiveMeYoSammich]

As someone who has dyslexia and a post it note brain, this is like a gift from god 😂

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

Preach 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@billsturma3360]

I like it. It will take me a bit to get used to using it but i'll buy one even at $200. Of course less expensive would be nicer but most of my better quality tools always cost a bit more. I think once I have some time with it, it will end up paying for itself in time and accuracy very quickly.

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

That’s pretty much how it’s gone for me. All you have to do is start using it and it’ll start to feel natural!

[@Kameron-The-Crafter]

I'm sure a majority of cost comes from OLED display. But they are very energy efficient.

[@JordashGenes]

Will it account for when the rivets get lose on the end of the tape?

[@richardwhitaker4148]

Just buy a replacement tape to go in it. They sell them....

[@RRENH]

I want it!!!

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

Sell your car and get one! 🤣

[@mckaymnm]

i just pulled mine out after sitting on it for 6or whatever months its been. i'm guessing the laser is how you turn it off. looking at the side i'm not positive i turned it off though. help?

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

Yes, the laser button does turn it off all the way, but your measurements remain on the OLED display. Even after your battery is fully dead, they’ll still remain on the display. That science is above my pay grade lol.

[@maoss40]

I just got mine few days ago, I paid 150

[@dalittlebearjew8525]

with that price, that thing better cut my material as well LOLOLOL

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

Everything’s a saw if you try hard enough.

[@TruthSeekerAi]

i got 1 i love it

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

Good to hear!

[@boydstongrove]

You're gonna need a whole other tool belt for that beast.

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

For sure, it’s a big boy!

[@icritique9947]

That sht is cool

[@user-ow2ve2vr3l]

I love mine

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

Good to hear!

[@quicknik107]

Would be ridiculous to claim that one doesn't need it... tss Of course I have one, just received it 😍

[@oxcart19]

Really cool, but I think I'm too dumb to figure out how to use it!

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

If I can figure it out, you can too!

[@neurobook]

Would prefer a critical view comparing the accuracy of the measurements to known quality tools like from Starrett, others. Demonstrate how I can make reproducible accurate measurements for known standard reference cut material. Everything else sounds like a sales pitch.

[@chadzagone8577]

Nobody wants to say what kinda stand out it has. That's the only thing that matters

[@Kameron-The-Crafter]

Stand out is nice for carpenters. But to us cabinet makers we need some flexibility.

[@shrimpinpat]

Tape measures are always inaccurate I have 5 and not one lines up with another

[@Seniorsneaky123]

Was supposed to come with a pen-holder which I really wanted, but I guess a literal clip that snaps to the side is too much for these guys. Gonna spend another 3 years "researching" it? Terrible company, promised us extras for delays but don't even deliver on a damn clip for a marker. Never buy something from these guys, I know I won't ever again. Using my milwaukee tape measurer again cause it aint a stupid gimmick that breaks from a 6 foot drop.

[@geomax3465]

In resume... you can expend 200+ dollars in a gadget that do your fractions nonsense or... You can use metrics. The End. 😋😉😁

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

🤣🤣🤣

[@stevecolley6614]

Hi all. I am from South Africa. I purchased this tape back in 2022, number 876 to back the project! To date I have only received emails as to how delayed the project has been! Delay, after delay, after delay. I have tried emailing the guys doing the project, never, ever reply from nobody. Perhaps living on the African continent, you get overlooked, but yet they seem to accept your cash without a hitch. I would love to leave a good review, but circumstances don't allow. I will revert back if I ever receive it...

[@georgemanteaw]

So it’s not the worst tape measure you have ever bought.

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

No it’s not and thank goodness because of that price tag. 😁

[@egok_Coba]

Do not buy this product, I have been waiting for it to arrive for 6 months, others have been waiting for 1 year and even 2 years to receive it.

[@stressballsteve]

I’ve got mine and it’s great. I purchased it on the pre release as I got the M1 as well. Yes it’s been a wait but I’d rather have a working device than a paper weight

[@aydan7901]

It's what to expect when pledging a crowd funding project. It takes time to gather all the necessary resources and put the item in full production. And for a smaller team, of course, there will be delays. I did finally receive mine after 2.5 years from Kickstarter pledge, but definitely worth it. Soon they will more available stock and people will be able to buy it without waiting months.

[@SkyfalconTin]

I got my in a week. Where do you bought your?

[@aydan7901]

​@@SkyfalconTinMost of us bought it almost 2 years ago on Kickstarter before they were even in production

[@VOODOOphg]

What, did you wire money to Nigeria or something? Where the hell is this being sold that people are waiting 2 yrs to get it?

[@MalcolmJames-sg3zg]

If they drop the price to half, i still wouldn't buy it , its way too expensive, but don't worry China will bring one out soon at a much lower cost

[@stephenpursel1660]

Not gonna get the app or won't last as long either

[@Mr.Thermistor7228]

Obviously you don't work with a tape measure making measurements hundreds of times a day. This is world changing for people that do in fact need to make measurements daily

[@MalcolmJames-sg3zg]

Yer I see your point, But lets be honest it's way too expensive , it's the same with all the tools ,China will bring out something like it for at least of a quarter of the price

[@Kameron-The-Crafter]

​@MalcolmJames-sg3zgover priced when has and OLED display and smart features don't make me laugh.

[@MalcolmJames-sg3zg]

@@Kameron-The-Crafter Well buy one and make the company laugh , ...ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK 😄 😅 🤣 😂

[@youfool8152]

no thanks if I needed a paperweight I just go get a rock it's cheaper