Stansport Lensatic Compass Metal (552-P)

Exactly what I was looking for, great build quality

As pictured and works great

I like how the compass dial locks down when you start to fold up the compasses metal case, to me this is a plus. I am also glad this compass does not do a lot of rocking back and forth for several seconds before coming to a stop like a different brand of brass compass I just sent back. But I will it does have a small amount of back and forth motion. But not nearly as bad this compass I sent back. I believe will be usable.

Why I bought this: I bought this compass primarily for it's simplicity and unostentatious design as well as the fact that it was advertised as having a metal construction. Pros: -For the most parts the design and construction seem to be relatively high quality. -The paint seems to be of a good quality and has yet to chip or scratch after being in my pocket for long periods of time (granted I keep it in a pocket dedicate to my compass so there's little change of it rubbing up against and abrasive surface or jagged edge). -The compass is decent for the price ($16.03 at the time of purchase) and as such I do believe it's a good purchase as a general use compass Cons: -While much of the construction was metal the Lens Bracket is clearly a molded plastic (this shouldn't be a problem if you treat a compass as a compass should be treated, but should you accidentally drop it while the lid is open, you may find yourself shopping for a new compass) -The compass works fine; however it did require some adjustments to make it work smoothly: *Adjustment 1: The lid hinge proved rather loose as it would flop open simply by turning the compass upside down and consequently needed to be crimped down to stiffen it up *Adjustment 2: The Bezel Ring was initially very difficult to turn, on account of the bezel lock pressing too tightly on the ring, I was able to fix this by simply getting a knife and slightly bending the lock backward -The knurling on the Bezel Ring does not stick out far enough, in my opinion, and as such, makes it difficult to get a grip on the ring to turn it, especially with the hand that's holding the compass -For the reason mentioned above, this compass really requires two hands to easily operate -The finger hole was on the small side for me, I can fit my thumb in it, but not past my thumbnail without some twisting

Packaged very well, and the product is of a sturdy build and works great. I would recommend this article to anyone looking for a durable compass.

It's great. Sometimes it gets stuck. But hey, we get what we pay for right?

Beautiful, light weight.

Nice compass. Should help you find the right path...