EK Tools 1/2-Inch Circle Punch with Safety Lock, Create Perfect Circles for Handmade Cards, Scrapbooking, Gift Tags, Invitations, Decorations

We've only had this for a few days but already we've put it through it's paces. We're using it as part of a packaging process for products we manufacture and already it's punched probably more than 1000 holes from stickers, to thin paper, to heavy cardstock yet it seems to keep asking "what else ya got!?"The overall design has had some thought put into it - probably why they took the time to patent it. And while the outer housing is made from two types of plastic, the inner cutting "guts" are all made from die cast metal with three heavy, quality springs you'll always be able to count on to retract again and again. The cutter punch itself is beveled which makes the cutting easier, clean and accurate, unlike flat punches that can bunch up or tear the paper around the edges over time. You'll feel the quality the moment you pick it up and work it a few times. The cutter also has a handy little slide that locks it closed, reducing it's footprint for easier storage in a drawer or craft box. Plus, we love that it's made in Taiwan.Truly a quality product that far exceeded our expectations and was worth the few dollars more you'll pay than for a flimsy all-plastic one made in China. You'll be passing it down to your grandkids.Kudos, EK Tools! Thoroughly impressed and we'll definitely be back!

Excellent punch. Don't really like the locking feature so I just rip that little piece of plastic out that does that. Used one for 2+ years and finally replaced it after it was starting to catch a lot. New one works great.

Works so much better than those other cheap plastic ones I bought. Cuts right through thicker paper and velvet and does not get stuck. Definitely recommend

Crafting out of state and left my punch at home. Ordered this one and it arrived quickly and allowed me to continue crafting. Works great, as it was intended.

EK Tools punches are great products. I have the half inch and 3/8 inch circle punches and they get the job done easily. I really like the fact that they are not bulky, no excess space. And they do lock down flat, making them very easy to store. I have several die sets that can do what a lot of punches do, but I find a punch easy to grab and use versus having to drag the die cutting machine out and running the dies through. Punches work, and the EK Tools are ones to look at. I will be buying more.

What an amazing seller, it's a delight as always to buy here. I cannot recommend highly enough!Thank you

Must have if you paper craft

I resisted buying a circle (or any basic shape) punch, thinking it was spending money on something I could find a "workaround" for ..... for example, trace around a circular object, like a bottle cap, or the base of a pill container.Then - just cut out this circle by hand. Well, that is an OK system for one-off circles, but too much work for multiples, and also for me - not very tidy to cut out (wonky edges)So I gave this little punch a shot - and it works beautifully! It is so easy to use - I have a shaped punch but it's not much use if I need the hands of a 200lb bodybuilder to use it!This one - easy, smooth, sharp-edged circles every time!I HAVE found I use it quite a lot in my crafts, so I count this as a total "win" purchase. I will look into other sizes and probably buy from this brand again. Totally recommend this little punch!

Arrived early and cuts like a dream through layered paper collages

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It’s made of Tonka strength plastic and unlike those bulbous punches it has a folding mechanism that is a great space saver, especially if you have a craft strewn desktop like mine! Unlike some other punches, it’s very easy to use, especially so if you have painful joints as do I. A great little punch that cuts perfectly every time. I love it! 💓

The pricing is way too expensive. If your not n a hurry, go to Ali express and get it. It won’t even be half the price. It works well. But the first one I got was bent and I couldn’t use it, so I returned it and got a replacement.