The Tajima Chalk-Rite Compact is a heavy-duty chalk line with 50 ft (15 m) of braided line that snaps an extra-bold 1.0 mm (0.04 in) line, in a small die-cast aluminum case.
It's built to take repeated use: a die-cast aluminum case, a wear-resistant metal tip on the cap and a collapsible metal handle. A smooth five-gear drive winds the line back in, the large refill port is gasket sealed, and a hook groove on the front holds it secure in storage. It fits Tajima's CLIP-n-HOLD holders, and its size and shape sit comfortably in the hand. For a finer mark, the Tajima Chalk-Rite Mini snaps an ultra-thin 0.5 mm line.
Tajima was founded in Japan in 1909 as a maker of steel tape rules. Today the company is TJM Design, based in Tokyo.