Khai, I think it's pretty well understood that the Brits can make some perfectly good products, as well as anyone else can.  What I'm doing is commonly called, over here, "Pounding sand", as in, "Go pound sand in your A**".  Brit instruments aren't well known here, price may have something to do with it, as well as having learned to trust certain domestic brands.  I use Starrett instruments exclusively if I have to hold any accuracy, but it's a trust thing. I've learned I can trust them if they're halfway properly maintained. 

I found an ego laying beside the road and I'm giving it what it needs.  No offense to the intelligent Brits meant.

Doric

The "I" in Doric is Silent.