Classic beam compasses
346509
These are nice quality beam compasses.  They are classic tools in the design of arch dams.  Now days, engineers use AUTOCAD or some form of drafting software, but if you want to get a "feel" for an arch dam, lay it out by hand!
2793300
These compasses are perfect for small, back up compasses.  They are more robust than the plastic kind and so much more durable.  These are great in a survival/disaster kit.  Sure they cost more, but they are much more...  I truly could depend on these in an emergency situation where as I wouldn't truly trust the plastic type at all.  That being said, I would also use other methods of direction finding just to periodically check any back up compasses ability in the field.  It is a redundancy and works.
3522375
Many compass' are being made from plastic now, but this one is metal and comes with a short pencil.  The construction is solid and it works well; not slipping either off the paper or from its measurement on the axis.  Overall this would be a good choice for students or woodworkers.  If the price is right, pick one up!
4773571
You just cant find these in stores - when I went to school, this was the standard compass. try to find one in staples, no way. Cant go wrong.
539346
These are  so much easier to use than the old style of math compass. My kids are able to quickly draw circle with them.

Caution: you will need to teach kids to now move the red slider while drawing the circle.
2939117
Excellent basic compass that has every necessary feature. It does not have a sighting mirror, so if you feel that is a requirement, look elsewhere. Very steady needle, declination adjusment, and a greenish base, which you may appreciate if you drop it in the woods. As another reviewer noted, the base is symetrical, but it does have a pointing arrow -- so you shouldn't really have a problem with pointing it the correct direction. If there was one thing I would change, though, it would be to have the 'direction of travel' arrow side of the base longer.

Terrific price, too. It would be pretty cheap to buy a spare.
3376833
Purchased multiples as extras for geometry students.  This is a well made compass and a bargain at the price point.
3742832
THESE COMPASES LOOK LIKE TOYS BUT THEY ARE HIGHLY SENSITIVE FOR A COMPASSES. YOU WILL BE SURPRISED HOW SENSITIVE THEY ARE.
2004071
Good compass. Well made and easy to adjust. I use it for woodturning and it does a fine job. Would choose again.
3875438
Good quality and the price is right.  I recommend this compass to others.
139539
Great for walking sticks and paracord bracelets. As with  most small compasses they vary about 5 degrees. A common problem with this size compass. Will buy again as its a deal thats hard to beat. Seem to be fairly rugged construction.
4808509
This is one of the nicest compasses I have used. It combines the lensatic and map compass in one. Having the mirror makes it easy to read the heading of the landmark you are viewing. Compass is adjustable to remove deviation when checked against a current print map. There is no liquid to form annoying bubbles that interfere with the pointer, or freeze in the winter cold. The pointer swings on a precision bearing, and "nulls" quick. Bezel and pointer glows in the dark. Not as nice at the tritium, but hay, not every one has the cash to pay over $100 for a compass. This particular brand was also recommended by a top notch survival school, and if they are promoting it, it has to be a good quality product.
2253207
This Compass seems well made and is everything that I remember when I was a Boy Scout many, many years back.  It made me have to check out how to use the instrument again, but it came back really quick.  Even with GPS and other electronics available, this unit will not fail me or anyone who purchases it.  It is a nice, well made instrument and like a slide rule, it is as accurate as it can be.  Eyeskey did a great job in finding this and putting it on the Market.  I don't think that my reliance on GPS is as needed as it was before.  Shipped promptly, efficiently, and intactly.  Well Protected and packed ...A great reunion with a compass in about 40+ years.  I love it.
153533
Still the best and easiest to use. I use this to teach orienteering to boy scouts and recommend this compass.
2882819
This compass clip works perfectly with a 22mm NATO watchband.  Just make sure to install the compass by feeding it through the band versus trying to slip it into place.  This will ensure that the compass is securely attached to your band.  Very clear compass direction and luminous makes for quick bearing.  Like this model over previous similar watchband compasses purchased in the past.
2109248
A really quality compass.  The copper induction system causes the compass card to stop at magnetic north in the blink  of an eye!  The phosphorescent illumination is really bright IF YOU HAVE AN ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT.  This kind of light is just a cheapo available in some hardware stores or on the internet.  Mine is an eight bulb unit and cost about $25.00. Ultraviolet is also the best kind of light to use when you are in low light or dark as it will not  affect your night vision as much as a regular white light.

The lens gives you an excellent view or the compass card, but this compass is usually used by marching to  the line that you position on the top ring.  After you set your direction you just flip it open let north settle and march to the direction indicated by the ring or upper lid.  Magnetic declination can be estimated.  This is a get it open and get going kind of  instrument.  If you feel you really need precision in direction you can use the lens or a  mirrored compass.
340706
Good Steiner-cousins. Heh.  Since I don't see it in other reviews, the compass part bisects the bottom 5th or so ( maybe slightly less than that ) of the field of view ; blacked out and a little window showing the compass direction.  Also in field of view, handy range marks for calling Artillery barrages.  I've not stuck a battery in mine yet, but that should light up the compass at night or somesuch.

So, know the FOV stuff.  I'm happy with them.. The FOV on these is rather large.. and the focus is adjustable but is fixed focus, so set it to your eyes and you're done.  Would recommend.  Especially if the Zombie-thing happens.