Mitutoyo- Real or Knockoff???

[rwm]

You have a wonderful imagination.

Wait.. which one of us has imagination? After cleaning this up, I am certain this is a newer device; not mid century. I'm very sure this is a recent knockoff...

 

[extropic]

Wait.. which one of us has imagination? After cleaning this up, I am certain this is a newer device; not mid century. I'm very sure this is a recent knockoff...

Sorry. I meant to quote the two from m1kemex. I edited it.

PS: it's a clone

 

[m1kemex]

Ah, my mistake. I just quickly looked at the thread and mostly seen mksj's photo (large pictures), thinking it was the same item. It seemed legit. Because it's legit!

But yeah, I agree that the one in OP's picture is a clone.

P. S. My opinion on older Mitutoyos remains. They aren't as great as people thinks nowadays.

 

[pontiac428]

If it isn't wobbly, moves smooth, and checks out against calibration standards over the range that you're going to use it, then it's good!

 

[rwm]

The Clone Wars again!
I may keep it but I may ask for a partial refund. Must ponder this.
It's accuracy is probably sufficient for my surface plate which is a granite sink cutout....
Thanks you guys!

 

[ARC-170]

If you paid for a Mitutoyo, you should get a Mitutoyo. Look at comparable height gages from other manufacturers and use their prices to negotiate yours down.