OWDEN Professional 6pc Leather Hollow Punch Set, Size 1.0-5.0mm, Black, Steel, Manual, 6 Holes, Free Mini Cutting Mat

OWDEN products are always very good and this set is no exception – solid build, sharp and reliable. The only thing that could make it even better is if the tips had a slightly smoother, more polished surface. That way the tool would come out of the leather holes more easily without getting stuck. Still, overall excellent quality from OWDEN as always.

I am not a leather worker or hobbyist. But I am a tool snob and I like precision and versatility, which I am willing to sacrifice for convenience.I needed to add some holes to some nicer leather watch bands I got for my new Galaxy Watch4. The rotary punches I looked at all seemed too big and awkward, with hole sizes starting at 2.5 and going up rapidly from there. Fine for belts, but not watch bands. Also, I wasn't convinced they would punch precisely while squeezing the grips, or that they would be sharp enough to cut a clean, straight hole. So I was happy to stumble across this set.First, it has a great range of sizes. Some big enough for belts and shoes, but plenty on the small size for watch bands. I ended up needing both the 1.5 and 2 mm for two different bands, but there were still sizes above and below those in this set.The best part is how cleanly and straight they cut their holes. Just a few strong taps with a nylon face brass hammer and they were through - even on a thick double-layer leather and suede band. The holes were perpendicular, with clean edges, and the punch-out easy to clear. As a bonus, this set takes a lot less storage space than a rotary punch, and comes with a matt that will be handy for other things. Even has a vinyl storage pouch.No oils, corrosion, or odd smells, either. Just a nice, quality set of punches for a very fair price.

Just did 2 sets of keychains at 13 each. On average about 25 holes between 4 parts for each keychain. Love these punches. Most likely going to get a 2nd set as a backup. Came out of the box ready make holes, nice and sharp - I used the 1.0 on 4-5oz leather no issues.

These punches work well in conjunction with a power drill or with a mallet. These are great for punching holes in fabric for attaching rivets, buttons, and other hardware. I've been using these with heavy denim, and the tools tend to jam up with bits of fabric and will stop working until they're cleaned out. At first, I tried using an awl to pick out the debris, but that seemed to damage both the punch and the awl. Using a gas flame, I was able to simply burn off the debris and rinse out the ashes, leaving the punch ready to go again without any damage. These do have flutes carved into the side that are supposed to encourage excess material to move down and out of the hollow part of the punch, but that feature doesn't seem to work as intended. That said, these tools are very sharp and seem to be of good quality.

Simple but very effective. Great for punching extra holes in belts, straps, and similar products. The mat has a grid that's helpful in spacing the holes equally.

It’s difficult to find hollow punches that are well made, for a decent price. In reading reviews for this type of product, I realize that, people don’t understand why, they are paying an increased cost for tools of this type. The important aspect necessary for these to be useful, is the shape & hardness of the actual cutting edge. These are, symmetrical, evenly machined & the hardening process is visible at the tip of the punches. For the price these are an excellent product. Many complaints about the “sharpness” are being reported for all punches, in or below, the price range for this item. All punches become dull & need to be redressed on a frequent basis. The edge provided by the manufacturer is really only needed to give them the proper form & shape. These definitely provide that. Using an electric drill & 240 grit sandpaper over a block will provide a perfect edge & tip for excellent holes. If you want ones, that come this way, you will have to pay a very large price. Ones that come with a precision edge on the tips, are machined & then, hand sharpened. These are extremely easy to dress to a good cutting ability, with minimal effort. An excellent product at this price.

Great Quality, easy to use. I'm not a leather worker by any means, i used these to add holes to my belt because I have been on a major diet. The kit they come in is very portable and sturdy enough that you can leave them in it long term.

I probably have punched about 200 1.5mm holes with this punch set without issue so far. It does the job!