Digital Calipers?

Hey guys,

Looking for some advice on a fairly cheap digital caliper to check knife thickness. I'm kinda a nerd and want to start looking more into actual measurements for things like how thick a knife is say 5mm from edge, 10mm from edge etc...

Think it will be a fun project to start learning more about this myself and was hoping for advice on a good affordable digital caliper to start with. Thanks!

Nick, A ratchet style digital micrometer will be more precise than a them slide model. This might work:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0087TMUQ8/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

if you have a harbor freight nearby, they areoffer ones that are both solid and inexpensive

I got this one, it works for my needs. I don't really care/need accuracy to hundredths of a mm.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GSLKIW/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

Digital calliper has precesion of 0.01mm - IMO sufficcient for the job (I have one and use it for this very purpose). The disadvantage of the micrometer is that it has 2 relatively large flat surfaces - not optimally suited to knife bevel which is angles. I also think that would be easier to damage the edge with the micrometer if not careful.

I bought this one, it works great:
http://www.amazon.de/dp/B01ALMZCRW/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

toddnmd said:

I got this one, it works for my needs. I don't really care/need accuracy to hundredths of a mm.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GSLKIW/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

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I have this one also, it's inexpensive, works well, and came with a spare battery. I bought it about a year ago and have had no issues.

Thanks guys! Turns out there is a Harbor Freight maybe 10min from my apartment, never knew that! I will be sure to stop there first and if I for some reason don't get one there than I'll get one of those off Amazon.

Thanks again kkf

Have plenty of good options, these are all fairly inexpensive too so that's perfect.

Or if you want to go expensive (but not crazy) and even more precise:
http://www.starrett.com/metrology/metrology-products/precision-measuring-tools/slide-calipers/Electronic-Calipers#currentPage=1&displayMode=grid&itemsPerPage=24&sortBy=wp/asc

Their non digital models are around $100, which some might say would be more accurate.

I bought this caliber a few years ago and it is something I can rely on to give me precise and repeatable measurements - why save a little and get something that is limited in use? Highly recommended.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IG46NL2/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

Of course if you want to check the accuracy of your calipers you may want to pick up a couple of these:http://www.amazon.com/Mitutoyo-515-556-2-Caliper-Checker-0-600mm/dp/B007K357ZS/ref=sr_1_25?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1462294362&sr=1-25&keywords=vernier+caliper

http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-inch-150-...tal-Electronic-Caliper-Ruler-FE-/331594684388

You want cheap? How about $5 shipped?

I have this one, and it works well for me. If you search Ebay, you'll find different ones for sale with different tip materials (including steel), but I choose the carbon fiber one so I won't scratch or accidentally ding my edges.

I know the title of the thread is digital caliper, but ha e you considered a dial caliper?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B5XJW7I/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

No batteries, easy to read and keep accurate.

I picked up a cheap Titan from the hardware store, and felt like batman all the time:

[video=youtube;xFQuoB0cO34]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFQuoB0cO34[/video]

Ended up getting a used Brown & Sharpe vernier caliper on the bay and like it very much, except I need bifocals. (They are way too expensive new.) One thing to consider with a dial--you might not have both inches and millimeters on the display. Just something to keep in mind. And it might not re-zero if you drop your tools.

Ended up at Harbor Freight and got a decent one for $12, I'm happy with it