One extra belt hole
You need one matching round hole tonight and you will practise on the old belt. The blue Diyife lists 2–4.5 mm, two spare plates and a ruler at about £7.99. It needs some grip on thicker leather, and it has no 4.8 mm tube.
The best punch pliers, compared.
Top pick: XOOL leather hole punch plier, 6 sizes Best value: Diyife belt hole puncher, 6 sizes, blue – About £7.99, 4.6 from 10,058 shared ratings, two spare plates and a ruler, and a named 2–4.5 mm round set after the missing 4.8 mm tube is deducted. Updated October 2026.
Eight punch pliers on amazon.co.uk are compared here for one job: a clean hole in a belt, a strap or a similar sheet. A punch plier squeezes a hollow tube against an anvil and shears a slug from leather, canvas or a strap. You want a sharp tube, a frame that does not flex, and sizes that match the hole you already have. A revolving six-tube head is the usual buy. A single 2 mm plier is for a tiny strap. A mixed-shape head will not feed a belt-length oval. These are not paper punches or drive punches. Sizes, spares and reach are in the [punch pliers buying guide](/hub/pliers/punch-pliers/sub/punch-pliers-buying-guide). A punch plier is a hand-squeezed hole punch. Read the hole from the bullets, not from single pin-hole field.
Eight punch pliers on amazon.co.uk are compared here for one job: a clean hole in a belt, a strap or a similar sheet.
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What are you punching?
XOOL at £13.99 names the usual 2–4.5 mm rounds and a storage buckle. It has the largest amazon.co.uk star file here, 4.6 from 17,629, which is not split by country. UK reviewers punch belts and cards, and also report a stiff wheel, a confusing hook, and one failed suede job. Spare-plate count is not stated. Weight is 510 g. Not a lab test.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a 2–4.5 mm revolving punch and accept a stiff wheel at this price.
Less suitable: You want spare plates in the box, or you are punching suede.
Specifications
Common questions
What sizes does the XOOL list?
The listing names 2 mm, 2.5 mm, 3 mm, 3.5 mm, 4 mm and 4.5 mm round holes.
Is the selector wheel easy to turn?
Several United Kingdom reviews called the wheel stiff and the storage hook confusing once opened.
Will it punch suede?
One UK review reported a poor result on expensive new suede belts. Other UK reviews describe ordinary leather belts as fine.
The blue Diyife KA1, listed at £7.99, is the best value here for a round hole in an ordinary belt. It states six sizes from 2 mm to 4.5 mm, plus two spare plates, a screwdriver and a ruler. The amazon.co.uk line is 4.6 from 10,058 ratings, shared with the black colour, so it is not a second sample. UK reviewers describe belt holes, including a thick M&S belt in one note, and some grip strength. There is no 4.8 mm tube and no lock is stated. Weight is 480 g.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want one extra round hole in a belt, spare plates in the box, and a price under £8.
Less suitable: You need 4.8 mm, an oval hole, or a lock you can see on the listing.
Specifications
Common questions
What hole sizes does this Diyife punch have?
The listing states six round sizes: 2 mm, 2.5 mm, 3 mm, 3.5 mm, 4 mm and 4.5 mm.
Does the blue Diyife include spare parts?
Yes. The listing includes two punch plates, a screwdriver and a ruler, plus the punch.
Should I pad the belt?
Yes. The listing asks you to put carton-type paper under the belt for a cleaner punch.
The black Diyife at £8.99 lists the same 2–4.5 mm rounds as the blue KA1 and the same 10,058 ratings. Buy it for the colour or the claimed grinding rod, not for a second evidence pool. Spare-plate count disagrees between bullets (3) and the highlight (2). Weight is 500 g. Not a lab test.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You specifically want the black kit and accept the shared review pool.
Less suitable: You want the cheaper blue listing with a clearer two-plate kit.
Specifications
Common questions
Is this a different punch from the blue Diyife?
It is a different ASIN and colour. The star line is the same 4.6 from 10,058, so it is not a second review sample. This capture is £1 more.
What spare parts are listed?
Bullets name three spare plates, a screwdriver, a ruler and a grinding rod. The item highlight says two extra plates and a ruler.
What sizes are listed?
Six round sizes: 2 mm, 2.5 mm, 3 mm, 3.5 mm, 4 mm and 4.5 mm.
The WORKPRO W031111 at £12.99 is the only mixed-shape punch in this set: rounds 3.5–4.5 mm, rectangles 6.6 and 7.5 mm, ellipse 6.1 mm. Amazon.co.uk shows 4.6 from 9,113 ratings. UK reviewers like the extra leverage on round belt holes. The oval will not run along a belt, and one UK review said an oval in 3 mm leather failed and a handle came off. Weight is 550 g. Not a lab test.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You need a non-round hole and accept that the oval sits across the tool, not along a belt.
Less suitable: You only need 2 mm watch-strap holes or a simple round belt punch.
Specifications
Common questions
Does WORKPRO punch oval belt holes along the strap?
UK reviews say the oval and rectangle cutters sit so a belt-length oval will not feed into the jaws. They cut across the belt unless the tool could turn, which it does not.
What round sizes are listed?
Only 3.5 mm, 4 mm and 4.5 mm. There is no 2 mm or 2.5 mm round in the bullets.
Is there a lock?
UK reviews describe a latch that holds the handles for storage and a lever that locks a hole size, which some found stiff.
The TOWOT LP-202 at £7.62 is a 2–4.5 mm orange kit with a spare plate, ruler, sharpener and a storage buckle. Amazon.co.uk shows 4.6 from 3,845 ratings. UK reviewers used it on belts after weight loss and on sandal straps. There are no instructions in the box, the first hole is easy to mis-align, and thick belts are mixed. Weight is 458 g. Not a lab test.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a cheap six-size kit with a ruler and a spare plate for ordinary belts.
Less suitable: You have a thick lined belt or you need an oval hole.
Specifications
Common questions
What is in the TOWOT kit?
The listing includes the punch, an alternate punch plate, a screwdriver, a ruler and a sharpener.
Does the head stay on size?
A UK review said the rotating head clicks into place. Practise alignment; other UK reviews called the first hole fiddly.
Will it punch a thick belt?
Some UK reviewers added belt holes easily. One said it struggled on a thick belt; another said the cut was incomplete.
The Draper Expert 63637, listed at £14.23, is the top pick in this set for a round hole in leather. It names 2 mm to 4.8 mm, a pressed-steel frame, and a waste cavity. The amazon.co.uk line is 4.6 from 1,264 ratings. UK reviewers, including a leatherworker on veg-tan, describe a clean cut and less flex than cheaper revolving pliers. Lined belts can leave lining threads. There is no spare plate in the box. Weight is 160 g on the listing. Not a lab test.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a named UK Expert revolving punch for round belt holes and a stiffer frame than a £8 kit.
Less suitable: You need oval or rectangle holes, a 2 mm watch punch only, or spare plates in the box.
Specifications
Common questions
What hole sizes does the Draper Expert list?
The listing names six round punches: 2, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 and 4.8 mm.
Does it collect the leather slugs?
Yes. Listing comments describe a small compartment that holds punched leather until you empty it.
Will it cut a lined belt cleanly?
A UK review said the leather hole was clean but the lining could hang on by threads and needed a snip.
BGS 75835 at £5.47 is the cheapest revolving row. It names 2–4.5 mm and leather, textile, plastic, paper and cardboard. Amazon.co.uk shows 4.2 from 582 ratings. Only two UK reviews are on the listing: one says it works, one asked for a refund because it would not cut card. No spare kit. Weight is 250 g. Catalogue material says plastic. Not a lab test.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want the cheapest named 2–4.5 mm revolving listing and accept thin UK evidence.
Less suitable: You need spare plates, a strong UK review file, or a punch that must cut card as described.
Specifications
Common questions
What sizes does BGS 75835 list?
The listing names 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4 and 4.5 mm perforations.
Does it punch paper or card?
The listing names paper and cardboard. One of the two United Kingdom reviews said it did not work on card or paper and asked for a refund.
Are spare plates included?
Not stated. Included components are the pliers only.
The strrng DKJD068 at £5.49 is a 20 g single 2 mm punch, not a revolving kit. Amazon.co.uk shows 3.7 from 7 ratings. Two UK reviews punched a shoe strap and a watch strap. One UK review said it arrived with no prong. Included components say NO. Use it only if you want 2 mm and you inspect the tube on arrival. Not a lab test.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You only need a 2 mm hole in a watch or shoe strap and will check the prong on arrival.
Less suitable: You want six sizes, a spare plate, or a revolving belt punch.
Specifications
Common questions
How many hole sizes does this punch have?
One. The listing is a 2 mm punch. It is not a six-size revolving head.
Did UK reviewers get a working tool?
Two UK reviews used it on a shoe strap or a watch strap. One UK review said it arrived with no prong.
What is in the box?
The catalogue field for included components says NO. No spare parts are listed.
Eight punch pliers on amazon.co.uk were scored from the 19 October 2026 listings, not from a lab test. A double-lever or geared claim is not treated as a measured force. Knipex 90 70 220 is a manufacturer reference, not a row here. Weights are Amazon evidence 20, listing fit 45, review outcome 20 and value 15. The highest score is the top pick. The best value is the named 2–4.5 mm round set with spare plates and a large shared review file, after the missing 4.8 mm tube is already deducted. One of each. In sentences this page says top pick and best value.
Amazon evidence
20%Star rating and review count on amazon.co.uk. The blue and black Diyife listings share 10,058 ratings, so the black listing does not receive a second full sample. A thin UK review file scores lower on review outcome, not by inventing stars.
Listing fit
45%Named millimetre sizes, an honest hole shape, and a revolving or single-hole head that matches the title. A spare pad or ruler counts when the listing claims it. A mixed-shape head that cannot feed a belt-length oval loses fit points for belt buyers. A 2 mm strap punch is scored as a specialist, not as a six-size kit.
Review outcome
20%UK notes of a clean belt hole score higher than a stiff wheel, a missing prong, a refund on card, or a handle that came off. Reviews not marked United Kingdom are not treated as British opinion.
Value
15%Shelf price in GBP against the named sizes and what is in the box. The cheapest row does not win this part when the rating is 4.2 or 3.7 and the UK notes are a refund or a missing tube.
Start with the hole you already have, then with whether the jaws can reach it, then with the tube and the frame. Price comes after those three. The notes below follow that order for these eight amazon.co.uk listings, checked on 19 October 2026. None of the scores is a punch test.
A punch plier is a hand-squeezed hole punch. A hollow tube meets an anvil and shears a slug from leather, a belt, a strap, canvas or a similar sheet. It is not an office paper punch, a 10 mm PVC cover punch, a ceiling-grid metal punch, or a mallet-struck drive punch. In the United Kingdom the usual job in this set is one extra round hole in a belt or a watch strap, bought on amazon.co.uk for about £5 to £15. Read the hole from the bullets, not from Amazon’s single pin-hole field.

Office paper punches, ceiling-grid punches and mallet-struck drive punches are out of this category. A round turret also will not match a slotted belt hole. Trust the named millimetres in the bullets, not Amazon’s single pin-hole field.
Practise on the old belt. Centre the hole on the width and space extra holes about 25 mm apart, as a rule of thumb from UK leathercraft practice. A dull tube rocked until the hole is oval is a reason to stop.
The blue and black Diyife listings share 4.6 from 10,058 ratings. The black kit costs £1 more in this capture. It is not a second evidence pool, and the spare-plate count disagrees on that listing.
The first check is the hole you already have. Revolving pliers in this set are round. The usual list is 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4 and 4.5 mm. Draper Expert 63637 names 2 mm to 4.8 mm. The strrng is 2 mm only. WORKPRO names rounds of 3.5, 4 and 4.5 mm, rectangles of 6.6 and 7.5 mm, and an ellipse of 6.1 mm, with no 2 mm round. A buckle tongue is often 3.5–4.5 mm, as a rule of thumb from UK leathercraft practice, not as a measured standard. Centre on the belt width and space extra holes about 25 mm.
A sharp tube, a frame that does not flex, and a head that clicks into size matter more than a heavy-duty title. UK notes on the Draper describe a clean cut and less flex than cheaper revolving pliers, including on thick unlined leather. Lined belts can leave lining threads. The blue Diyife needs some grip on thicker leather. TOWOT reviews include a fiddly first hole and mixed thick-belt results. XOOL reviews include a stiff wheel.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You need one matching round hole tonight and you will practise on the old belt. The blue Diyife lists 2–4.5 mm, two spare plates and a ruler at about £7.99. It needs some grip on thicker leather, and it has no 4.8 mm tube.
You want several round sizes plus a spare plate, a ruler and a sharpener. The TOWOT kit is about £7.62. UK reviews mention alignment faff and mixed results on thick belts. The jaws still will not reach the middle of a bag panel.
You want named 2–4.8 mm tubes, a waste cavity and UK notes of a clean hole in thick unlined leather. The Draper Expert 63637 is about £14.23. There is no spare kit in the box. At work the tool still has to be suitable and maintained.
In this set of eight amazon.co.uk listings, the top pick is the Draper Expert 63637. It is about £14.23, with 4.6 from 1,264 ratings, named tubes from 2 mm to 4.8 mm, and a waste cavity. UK leathercraft notes describe a clean hole in thick unlined leather. Lined belts can leave lining threads, and there is no spare kit in the box. The best value is the blue Diyife KA1 at about £7.99, with 4.6 from 10,058 ratings shared with the black listing, two spare plates and a ruler, and no 4.8 mm tube. The other six have no award. None of these scores is a lab test.

Diyife belt hole puncher, 6 sizes, blue
About £7.99, 4.6 from 10,058 shared ratings, two spare plates and a ruler, and a named 2–4.5 mm round set after the missing 4.8 mm tube is deducted.
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