Best punch pliers
Updated: October 2026
Amazon.co.uk is full of revolving kits that all show 4.6 stars, six round tubes and a price under £15, so best punch pliers is not a star sort. You want a shortlist with a condition: a round belt hole, a spare-parts kit, mixed shapes, or a 2 mm strap. This page uses the eight kept listings from the 19 October 2026 capture, scored from named sizes, box contents and United Kingdom reviews, not from a lab. The [punch pliers comparison](/hub/pliers/punch-pliers) holds the full table. Criteria live on the [punch pliers buying guide](/hub/pliers/punch-pliers/sub/punch-pliers-buying-guide). The awards below are two rows from this set, each with who should skip them.
Amazon.co.uk is full of revolving kits that all show 4.6 stars, six round tubes and a price under £15, so best punch pliers is not a star sort.
Amazon.co.uk is full of revolving kits that all show 4.6 stars, six round tubes and a price under £15, so best punch pliers is not a star sort. You want a shortlist with a condition: a round belt hole, a spare-parts kit, mixed shapes, or a 2 mm strap. This page uses the eight kept listings from the 19 October 2026 capture, scored from named sizes, box contents and United Kingdom reviews, not from a lab. The punch pliers comparison holds the full table. Criteria live on the punch pliers buying guide. The awards below are two rows from this set, each with who should skip them.
Our top picks
| Badge | Product | Named sizes | amazon.co.uk reviews | In the box | Note | Price | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best overall |  Diyife Diyife belt hole puncher, 6 sizes, blue | 2–4.5 mm round | 4.6 from 10,058 | Two plates, screwdriver, ruler | 8.8 | about £7.99 | View offer |
| Alternative |  WORKPRO WORKPRO 6-in-1 revolving leather punch pliers | 3.5–4.5 mm plus shapes | 4.6 from 9,113 | Spare pads mentioned | 8.1 | about £12.99 | View offer |
 Draper Draper Expert revolving punch plier 63637 | 2–4.8 mm round | 4.6 from 1,264 | Waste cavity, no spare plate | 9.3 | about £14.23 | View offer |
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How these picks were made
Amazon evidence, listing fit, United Kingdom review notes and value in GBP are weighted. A double-lever claim is not a measured force. Diyife’s blue and black colours share one 10,058-rating pool, so the black listing is not a second sample. Knipex 90 70 220 is not a row here. There is no lab thickness test. In sentences this page says top pick and best value.
The top pick is the Draper Expert 63637. The best value is the blue Diyife KA1. If the hole is in the middle of a bag panel, a revolving head will not create reach the throat does not have.
Top pick: Draper Expert 63637
The Draper Expert 63637, listed at about £14.23, is the top pick in this set for a round hole in leather. It names six round tubes from 2 mm to 4.8 mm, a pressed-steel frame and a waste cavity that holds the slugs until you empty it. Amazon.co.uk shows 4.6 from 1,264 ratings. United Kingdom reviewers, including a leatherworker on veg-tan, describe a clean cut and less flex than cheaper revolving pliers. Weight on the listing is 160 g. Do not confuse this Expert SKU with other Draper revolving punches that stop at 4.5 mm.
There is no spare kit or ruler. Lined belts can leave lining threads, so you may still need a snip. That note is a United Kingdom review, not a lab fail. Compared with the kits around £8, you pay for the named 4.8 mm tube, the cavity and the stiffer frame. Layout and lining belong on punch pliers for belt holes.
Best value: blue Diyife KA1
The blue Diyife KA1 at about £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. Amazon.co.uk shows 4.6 from 10,058 ratings, shared with the black colour. United Kingdom reviewers describe belt holes, including a thick M&S belt in one note, and some grip strength on thicker leather. The listing asks for carton-type paper under the belt. There is no 4.8 mm tube and no lock is stated. Weight is 480 g.
The black Diyife at about £8.99 lists the same sizes and the same ratings. Spare-plate count there disagrees between bullets (three) and the highlight (two). TOWOT at about £7.62 is a similar kit. United Kingdom notes of alignment faff and thick-belt struggle keep it off the award. Diyife is the kit when 4.5 mm is enough and a spare plate matters more than a 4.8 mm tube.
When another row is the better buy
WORKPRO W031111 at about £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. United Kingdom reviews say the oval and rectangle cut across the strap. There is no 2 mm or 2.5 mm round. One United Kingdom review said an oval in 3 mm leather failed and a handle came off. Extra leverage on round belt holes is the usual praise.
The strrng DKJD068 at about £5.49 is a 20 g single 2 mm punch. Amazon.co.uk shows 3.7 from seven ratings, including a missing prong. Included components say NO. BGS 75835 at about £5.47 names 2–4.5 mm, with 4.2 from 582 and a thin United Kingdom file that includes a refund on card. XOOL at about £13.99 has 4.6 from 17,629, with notes of a stiff wheel and one failed suede job. Spare-plate count is not stated.
Common questions
What is the top pick in this set, and for whom?
The Draper Expert 63637 at about £14.23, for a named round hole in leather from 2 mm to 4.8 mm and a stiffer frame than the £8 kits. Skip it if you need oval holes, spare plates in the box, or only a 2 mm watch punch.
What is the best value, and who should skip it?
The blue Diyife KA1 at about £7.99, for a 2–4.5 mm round belt hole with two spare plates and a ruler. Skip it if you need 4.8 mm or an oval. The 10,058 ratings are shared with the black listing, so that colour is not a second sample.
Is WORKPRO best because it has more shapes?
No. It is the only mixed-shape row, which helps only if you need rectangle or ellipse cutters and can live with them sitting across the jaws. United Kingdom reviews say a belt-length oval will not feed. It is a poor buy if you only wanted 2 mm rounds.
Should I buy the black Diyife or the blue?
Buy blue unless you specifically want black. The colour costs £1 more in this capture and shares the same 10,058-rating pool, so it is not a second review sample. Spare-kit wording on the black listing disagrees between bullets and the highlight.
Is the cheapest BGS a hidden gem?
Not on this evidence. It is the lowest revolving price, with a weaker 4.2-star line and a thin United Kingdom file that includes a refund on card. Named 2–4.5 mm is not enough if you also wanted a spare plate and a stronger UK review trail.
Who should buy the 2 mm strrng?
Someone who only needs a 2 mm hole in a watch or shoe strap and will check that the prong is on the tool when it arrives. Amazon.co.uk shows 3.7 from seven ratings, including a United Kingdom missing-prong note. It is not a six-size belt punch.
Why is Knipex not in the table?
This capture kept eight amazon.co.uk punch-plier listings. Knipex 90 70 220 is a manufacturer reference with spare tubes up to 5.0 mm, not a row here. Other round-ups that rank it are a different shopping list, not this site’s scores.
Related pages
Sources
Public UK sources from the research digest, last checked on 19 October 2026. Shelf prices and star lines are the amazon.co.uk figures in the display file.
- amazon.co.uk listings in this category, 19 October 2026 (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- Knipex 90 70 220 revolving punch pliers (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- Draper 63637 revolving punch plier (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- GOV.UK: General Product Safety Regulations 2005, Great Britain (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- GOV.UK: Placing UKCA or CE marked products on the market in Great Britain (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- legislation.gov.uk: Consumer Rights Act 2015, section 9 (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- HSE: INDG291, providing and using work equipment safely (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- British Leather Supplies: a beginner’s guide to punching holes in leather (retrieved 19 October 2026)