One extra hole in a belt
You need one extra round hole in an everyday belt, and 2–4.5 mm is enough. The blue Diyife is about £7.99, with two spare plates and a ruler. The 4.6 from 10,058 ratings is shared with the black listing.
Revolving punch pliers comparison 2026
The best revolving punch pliers, compared.
Top pick: XOOL leather hole punch plier Best value: Diyife belt hole puncher, 6 sizes, blue – About £7.99, 4.6 from 10,058 shared ratings, six named sizes from 2 mm to 4.5 mm, two spare plates and a ruler. Updated October 2026.
A revolving punch plier is a hand tool with a rotating head of hollow punches and one anvil. You use it to put a round hole in a belt, watch strap, collar, webbing or piece of card. On amazon.co.uk the usual kit lists six sizes from 2 mm to 4.5 mm. The S&R 274.100.240 and the 90 70 220 list a 5 mm tube instead. A useful listing names each diameter, and the tube meets the pad. That count is shared with the black, so it is one pool. The checks are in the [revolving punch pliers buying guide](/hub/pliers/revolving-punch-pliers/sub/revolving-punch-pliers-buying-guide). It is not a drive punch, which is a single tube you strike with a mallet so you can reach the middle of a panel. It is not an eyelet plier, which sets a grommet. Eyelet pliers and press-stud kits are not in this set. Most kits here list 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4 and 4.5 mm.
A revolving punch plier is a hand tool with a rotating head of hollow punches and one anvil. You use it to put a round hole in a belt, watch strap, collar, webbing or piece of card.
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Our view
The XOOL 54898 at £13.99 has the largest rating file in the set, 4.6 from 17,629, and six round sizes from 2 mm to 4.5 mm. The listing describes a stainless buckle that holds it shut, a length of 27.9 cm and a weight of 510 g. Reviewers like not having to unscrew a punch to change size, and they say it does punch leather when the squeeze is hard. The selector wheel is described as exceptionally stiff, the instructions were unclear for one person who could not re-close the hook, and a UK reviewer marked expensive suede belts. A grinding rod is mentioned. A spare-plate count is not stated. The star total does not make this the default pick.
Pros
- Six named sizes from 2 mm to 4.5 mm
- Storage buckle stated on the listing
- 4.6 from 17,629 reviews, the largest file here
- 27.9 cm long, so the handles are a known length
Cons
- Selector wheel described as exceptionally stiff
- One reviewer could not re-close the storage hook
- A UK reviewer marked expensive suede
- Spare-plate count not stated, at £13.99
Best for: You want the long review file and a stated storage lock, and your belt is smooth leather rather than suede.
Less suitable: You want spare plates in the box, a 5 mm tube, or a tool for a costly suede belt.
Specifications
- Model
- XOOL leather hole punch plier
- Brand
- XOOL
- Price
- ∼£14
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(17,629)
- Punch sizes
- 2–4.5 mm, six
- Hole shape
- Round
- 5 mm tube
- No
- Spare parts
- Rod named, count n/a
- Lever or spring
- Double lever
- Lock
- Yes
- Weight
- 510 g
- Length
- 27.9 cm
- Origin
- China
Common questions
What sizes does the XOOL list?
2 mm, 2.5 mm, 3 mm, 3.5 mm, 4 mm and 4.5 mm.
Does it lock closed?
The listing describes a stainless buckle that holds the plier shut for storage.
How long is it?
The listing dimensions give a length of 27.9 cm. Weight is 510 g.
Our view
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, and that count is the same pool as the black colour, so it is not a second sample. Reviewers describe holes in belts they called thick, and one UK reviewer with arthritis said the squeeze was manageable, which is one person’s report. The selector wheel can be stiff, the holes are round only, and the first attempt is easy to mis-align. Weight is 480 g. There is no 5 mm tube and no lock is stated.
Pros
- Six named sizes from 2 mm to 4.5 mm
- Two spare plates, a screwdriver and a ruler
- £7.99 with 4.6 from 10,058 ratings
- Reviewers report belt holes, including belts they called thick
Cons
- No 5 mm tube and no lock stated
- Selector wheel can be stiff
- Round holes only
- The 10,058 ratings are shared with the black listing
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 5 mm, an oval or slotted hole, or a lock you can see on the listing.
Specifications
- Model
- Diyife belt hole puncher, 6 sizes, blue
- Brand
- Diyife
- Price
- ∼£8
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(10,058)
- Punch sizes
- 2–4.5 mm, six
- Hole shape
- Round
- 5 mm tube
- No
- Spare parts
- 2 plates, screwdriver, ruler
- Lever or spring
- Double lever
- Ruler
- Yes
- Weight
- 480 g
- Origin
- China
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 spare plates, a screwdriver and a ruler, plus the punch.
Will it match a non-round belt hole?
The listing and a UK review describe round holes only. A slotted belt hole will not match this head.
Our view
The black Diyife at £8.99 lists the same six round sizes, 2 mm to 4.5 mm, and the highlight includes two extra plates and a ruler. The 4.6 from 10,058 ratings and the best-seller rank match the blue ASIN, and the review titles match too. Treat that figure as one pool. The shared text praises clean cuts in belts, canvas and plastic, and it also says the rotating head can be stiff and the holes are circular. The structured material field says alloy steel, while the blue listing says plated steel. Weight is 500 g. No lock is stated. You pay £1 more than the blue listing for the black handles.
Pros
- Same stated sizes as the blue Diyife, 2 mm to 4.5 mm
- Two extra plates and a ruler in the highlight
- Black handles if that is the colour you want
- Shared reviews describe sturdy construction
Cons
- £8.99, one pound more than the blue listing
- The 10,058 ratings are not a separate sample
- Shared text: stiff head and round holes only
- Material field says alloy steel, unlike the blue listing’s plated steel
Best for: You want the black colour and you accept the shared review pool.
Less suitable: You are counting the 10,058 ratings as a second bestseller, or you need 5 mm.
Specifications
- Model
- Diyife belt hole puncher, 6 sizes, black
- Brand
- Diyife
- Price
- ∼£9
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(10,058)
- Punch sizes
- 2–4.5 mm, six
- Hole shape
- Round
- 5 mm tube
- No
- Spare parts
- 2 plates and a ruler
- Lever or spring
- Double lever
- Ruler
- Yes
- Weight
- 500 g
- Origin
- China
Common questions
Is this a separate review sample from the blue Diyife?
No. This listing shows the same 10,058 count, the same rank and the same review titles as B06ZXYSCYZ.
What sizes are listed?
The bullets state 2 mm, 2.5 mm, 3 mm, 3.5 mm, 4 mm and 4.5 mm.
What colour is this ASIN?
The listing colour is black. The structured material field says alloy steel.
Our view
The orange Diyife, model HYNITTAP8-UK, is the spare-parts kit at £9.99. The listing puts six heads from 2 mm to 4.5 mm in the tool, then six spare heads, five copper pads, a steel ruler, a grinding rod and a file. It has its own 4.6 from 3,194 reviews, not the 10,058 pool. Reviewers mention clean holes in belts, shoes and fabric, and a swivel clasp for storage. Weight is 560 g, the heaviest row here. A review that is not marked United Kingdom said the largest tube did not meet the base plate and only cut one side. There is still no 5 mm size, and the dual-lever line is a listing claim rather than a measured force.
Pros
- Six spare heads and five copper pads in the box
- Steel ruler, grinding rod and file
- Lockable swivel clasp
- 4.6 from 3,194 reviews, separate from the blue pool
Cons
- No 5 mm tube
- A non-UK review said the largest tube missed the pad
- Heaviest listing in the set at 560 g
- Still a hand squeeze on dense material
Best for: You expect to wear a tube out and you want the replacements in the same box.
Less suitable: You need one hole only, a 5 mm tube, or the lightest plier in the set.
Specifications
- Model
- Diyife leather hole punch, orange, spare-head kit
- Brand
- Diyife
- Price
- ∼£10
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(3,194)
- Punch sizes
- 2–4.5 mm, six
- Hole shape
- Round
- 5 mm tube
- No
- Spare parts
- 6 heads, 5 copper pads
- Lever or spring
- Dual bars
- Lock
- Yes
- Ruler
- Yes
- Weight
- 560 g
- Origin
- China
Common questions
What spare parts are in the box?
The listing says six spare punch heads, five copper pads, a steel ruler, a grinding rod and a file.
Does it lock shut?
The listing describes a lockable swivel clasp for compact storage.
Which hole sizes are stated?
2 mm, 2.5 mm, 3 mm, 3.5 mm, 4 mm and 4.5 mm.
Our view
The yellow Gunpla at £8.53 lists six round sizes from 2.0 mm to 4.5 mm and names a brass pad in the title, along with a screwdriver and a grinding rod. It is 4.6 from 2,115 reviews and weighs 420 g. Reviewers describe belt holes with little effort, and clean cuts in stiff card and faux leather. One person used it so a belt could be worn tighter. Changing size was fiddly for one reviewer. The title says heavy duty while a bullet says the tool suits thin material, so those two lines do not give you a thickness rating. A spare-head count and a lock are not stated.
Pros
- Named sizes from 2.0 mm to 4.5 mm
- Brass pad named in the title
- £8.53 with 4.6 from 2,115 reviews
- Used for belts, stiff card and faux leather in reviews
Cons
- Title says heavy duty and a bullet says thin material
- Spare-head count and lock are not stated
- One reviewer found size changes fiddly
- No 5 mm tube
Best for: You want a light 2–4.5 mm plier for belts and card, and you will ignore the heavy-duty slogan.
Less suitable: You need a stated spare count, a 5 mm tube, or a single clear thickness claim.
Specifications
- Model
- Gunpla revolving leather hole punch
- Brand
- Gunpla
- Price
- ∼£9
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(2,115)
- Punch sizes
- 2–4.5 mm, six
- Hole shape
- Round
- 5 mm tube
- No
- Spare parts
- Rod named, count n/a
- Lever or spring
- Double lever
- Weight
- 420 g
- Origin
- China
Common questions
What sizes does Gunpla list?
2.0 mm, 2.5 mm, 3.0 mm, 3.5 mm, 4 mm and 4.5 mm.
Is a watch strap in the stated uses?
Yes. The title names a watch strap as well as belts, shoes, fabric and saddles.
Does the listing say heavy duty and thin material?
The title says heavy duty. A bullet says it suits thin material. Both lines are on the same listing.
Our view
The DSL at £8.99 is the only mixed-shape head in this set. It lists round punches at 3 mm, 3.5 mm and 4 mm, flat punches at 6×4 mm and 7×3 mm, and an oval at 7×4 mm. The rating is 4.6 from 1,824 reviews. The box adds two backup pads, a screwdriver, a needle file and a ruler marked in millimetres and inches. Length is 26 cm and weight is 510 g. A reviewer said the slotted heads sit along the belt so the belt body gets in the way. Punching without cardboard marked the far side in another note. There is no 2 mm punch and no lock is stated.
Pros
- Flat and oval punches as well as three round sizes
- Two backup pads, a file and a millimetre ruler
- £8.99 with 4.6 from 1,824 reviews
- Reviewers report a smooth hole in a leather belt
Cons
- Smallest round size is 3 mm, not 2 mm
- No 5 mm round tube and no lock stated
- Shaped heads can foul a wide belt
- A missing cardboard backing can mark the far side
Best for: Your existing belt hole is oval or flat, and 3–4 mm round is enough.
Less suitable: You need a 2 mm hole, a 5 mm round hole, or a slot for the buckle prong.
Specifications
- Model
- DSL revolving belt punch
- Brand
- DSL Daily Supply Ltd.
- Price
- ∼£9
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(1,824)
- Punch sizes
- 3–4 mm, flat, oval
- Hole shape
- Round, flat, oval
- 5 mm tube
- No
- Spare parts
- 2 pads, file, ruler
- Lever or spring
- Double lever
- Ruler
- Yes
- Weight
- 510 g
- Length
- 26 cm
- Origin
- China
Common questions
Which shapes are on the DSL head?
Three round (3 mm, 3.5 mm, 4 mm), two flat (6×4 mm and 7×3 mm) and one oval (7×4 mm).
Does it include a 2 mm punch?
No 2 mm size is stated. The smallest round size in the listing is 3 mm.
What else is in the box?
Two backup pads, a screwdriver, a needle file and a metal ruler marked in millimetres and inches.
Our view
The S&R 274.100.240 is the top pick in this set: six named tubes from 2 mm to 5 mm, an opening spring and a lock, listed at £13.48 on amazon.co.uk. It is rated 4.6 from 1,775 reviews, and the origin line says Germany. Length is 24 cm and weight is 280 g. A UK reviewer reported a clean hole in leather they called 4 mm thick, which is one belt, not a rated capacity. Another UK buyer chose these after Knipex punches had started pushing through the hub, so wear is still possible here too. The included-components line says “perforated whistles”, which is the listing’s name for the punch pipes, not a second spare set. A non-UK review said the tubes can come away, and there is no ruler.
Pros
- Named sizes 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4 and 5 mm
- Opening spring and a locking mechanism
- £13.48 with 4.6 from 1,775 reviews
- UK review: a clean hole in leather called 4 mm
Cons
- Punch tubes can come away, from a non-UK review
- No spare set and no ruler in the box
- Included-components text says perforated whistles
- A 4 mm hole in one review is not a rated capacity
Best for: You want a named 5 mm tube, a spring and a lock, and you would rather pay £13.48 than £17.52.
Less suitable: You need spare plates in the parcel, a ruler, or an oval hole.
Specifications
- Model
- S&R revolver hole punch pliers 274.100.240
- Brand
- S&R
- Price
- ∼£13
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(1,775)
- Punch sizes
- 2–5 mm, six steps
- Hole shape
- Round
- 5 mm tube
- Yes
- Spare parts
- Head only, no spare set
- Lever or spring
- Opening spring
- Lock
- Yes
- Ruler
- No
- Weight
- 280 g
- Length
- 24 cm
- Origin
- Germany
Common questions
What diameters does S&R list?
2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4 and 5 mm.
How long and how heavy is it?
The listing says 24 cm long and 280 g.
Does the box include a ruler?
No ruler is stated. The included-components line says perforated whistles, which is the listing’s name for the punch pipes.
Our view
The Knipex 90 70 220 lists six tubes at 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 and 5.0 mm, with an opening spring, a locking lever and tool steel, at £17.52. On amazon.co.uk it is 4.6 from 1,573 reviews, and the country of origin is Germany. The listing weight is 251 g. Non-UK reviews praise an immediate cut, while one UK review from 2015 said the pliers looked used rather than new. The handles are bare, which one reviewer had already doubted. Included components name the pliers only, so a worn punch is a separate purchase. There is no ruler, and the largest size is 5.0 mm rather than the 4.5 mm stop on the cheaper kits.
Pros
- Six named sizes from 2.0 mm to 5.0 mm
- Opening spring and a locking lever
- Tool steel, 251 g, origin stated as Germany
- 4.6 from 1,573 reviews
Cons
- One UK review said the tool looked used
- No spare punches and no ruler in the box
- Highest price in this set at £17.52
- Bare handles, with no rubber grip stated
Best for: You want the Knipex article number, a 5 mm tube and a lock, and you will buy spare punches separately.
Less suitable: You only need one belt hole this weekend, or you want spare plates in the same parcel.
Specifications
- Model
- Knipex revolving punch pliers 90 70 220
- Brand
- KNIPEX
- Price
- ∼£18
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(1,573)
- Punch sizes
- 2–5 mm, six steps
- Hole shape
- Round
- 5 mm tube
- Yes
- Spare parts
- Pliers only
- Lever or spring
- Opening spring
- Lock
- Yes
- Ruler
- No
- Weight
- 251 g
- Origin
- Germany
Common questions
What are the six Knipex diameters?
The listing states 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 and 5.0 mm.
Is a spare kit included?
Included components names the pliers only. The punches are described as interchangeable, not as extras in the box.
Where does the listing say it was made?
Country of origin is Germany.
Our view
The BGS 75835 is the lowest price in this set at £5.47, with six stated sizes from 2 mm to 4.5 mm, a length of 22 cm and a weight of 250 g. The amazon.co.uk rating is 4.2 from 582, below the 4.6 lines on the large kits. Most review bodies in the notes are not marked United Kingdom. Two UK review titles are present, and the notes that are written out are in other languages: a German-language review said the frame bent after three holes, and an Italian-language review said belts were damaged rather than punched. Those are not British opinion. No spare kit, ruler, spring or lock is stated. The material field says plastic, which does not describe the punches in the highlight.
Pros
- Lowest price in the set at £5.47
- Named sizes from 2 mm to 4.5 mm
- 22 cm long and 250 g
- Non-UK reviews say it does make a hole when the force is enough
Cons
- 4.2 from 582, the lowest star line among rated rows
- No spare kit, ruler, spring or lock stated
- A non-UK review reported a bent frame
- Material field says plastic, which conflicts with the punch highlight
Best for: You want the cheapest named 2–4.5 mm plier and you will read recent reviews before a thick belt.
Less suitable: You want spare plates, a 5 mm tube, or a 4.6-star file from a large sample.
Specifications
- Model
- BGS revolving punch pliers 75835
- Brand
- BGS Do it yourself
- Price
- ∼£5
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(582)
- Punch sizes
- 2–4.5 mm, six
- Hole shape
- Round
- 5 mm tube
- No
- Ruler
- No
- Weight
- 250 g
- Length
- 22 cm
- Origin
- China
Common questions
What sizes does BGS 75835 state?
The highlight states 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4 and 4.5 mm, for textile, leather, plastic, paper and cardboard.
What is the amazon.co.uk rating?
4.2 from 582 ratings on this listing.
Are spare punches listed?
No spare kit is stated. Included components names the pliers themselves.
Our view
The Baysihin at £7.99 claims six sizes from 2.5 mm to 5 mm, a labour-saving lever and a built-in safety lock, at a listed weight of 250 g. It does not list each diameter, so you cannot check a 4 mm tongue against a printed step. The included-components field says NO, which means no spare plates and no ruler. There is no customer-review line and no review text on the listing, so the star rating is not stated. The description mentions carbon steel and red PVC, while the structured material field is empty. Rank on this listing is 192,532 in DIY & Tools. A price of £7.99 without a rating or a size list is not a bargain you can check.
Pros
- £7.99, level with the blue Diyife on price
- A safety lock is claimed
- Listed uses include belts, collars and watch straps
- Listed weight is 250 g
Cons
- The six diameters are not listed one by one
- Included components say NO
- No star rating on the listing
- Material field is empty while the description mentions carbon steel and PVC
Best for: You already know this exact tool from somewhere else and you only need the amazon.co.uk price checked.
Less suitable: You are buying a first punch and you need named sizes plus a review count.
Specifications
- Model
- Baysihin leather hole punch pliers, 6 sizes
- Brand
- Baysihin
- Price
- ∼£8
- Punch sizes
- 2.5–5 mm, steps n/a
- Hole shape
- Round
- Spare parts
- None listed
- Lever or spring
- Lever claim
- Lock
- Yes
- Ruler
- No
- Weight
- 250 g
- Origin
- China
Common questions
Are the six diameters listed one by one?
No. The text says six sizes from 2.5 mm to 5 mm and does not list each step.
Are spare plates included?
The included-components field says NO.
Is there a star rating on the raw listing?
No customer-review line is on the listing, so the rating is not stated.
How we compared
Ten revolving punch pliers on amazon.co.uk were scored on 19 October 2026 from listing facts and review notes, not from a punch test. Amazon evidence, listing fit, review outcome and value are weighted 20, 45, 20 and 15. A maker claim of less effort is not scored as a measured force. Maun and Le Prevo are not rows here. The blue and black Diyife share one pool of 10,058 ratings. Each star line stays the amazon.co.uk figure. The 0–100 score is not the stars times 20.
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Amazon evidence
20%Star rating and review count on amazon.co.uk, on a 0–20 scale. The blue and black Diyife ASINs share one pool of 10,058, so the black listing does not receive a second full sample. A missing review line scores near the bottom.
2
Listing fit
45%Up to 45 points for named diameters, a 5 mm tube when it is actually listed, an opening spring, a lock, a stated origin, and an honest box. A range such as from 2.5 mm to 5 mm without each step scores lower. A heavy-duty title that also says thin material loses points.
3
Review outcome
20%Up to 20 points. UK notes of a clean hole score higher than a stiff wheel, a marked suede belt, a used-on-arrival complaint, or a tube that misses the pad. Reviews not marked United Kingdom are labelled as such and are not treated as British opinion.
4
Value
15%Up to 15 points for the shelf price in GBP against named sizes and what is actually in the box. The cheapest row does not win this part when the rating is lower and no spare kit is stated.
Independent review
Last updated: October 2026
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Revolving punch pliers buying guide
Match the hole that is already in the belt, then check spares, then the spring and the lock. Price comes after those three. The notes below follow that order for these ten amazon.co.uk listings, read on 19 October 2026. None of the scores is a punch test.
What is a revolving punch plier?
A revolving punch plier is a hand tool with a rotating head of hollow punches and one anvil. You use it to put a hole near the edge of a belt, watch strap, collar, webbing or piece of card. It is not a drive punch, which is a single tube you strike with a mallet so you can reach the middle of a panel. It is not an eyelet plier, which sets a grommet. Eyelet pliers and press-stud kits are not in this set. Start with the diameter, not the brand. Most kits here list 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4 and 4.5 mm.
Best for
- One extra round hole in an everyday belt, where a 2–4.5 mm kit with spare plates is enough
- A reader who expects to wear a tube out and wants spare heads in the same box
- A named 5 mm tube with an opening spring and a lock, at the S&R or Knipex article number
Not ideal for
- A buckle slot, an eyelet, or a hole in the middle of a panel
- Anyone adding the blue and black Diyife 10,058 counts together
- A costly or suede belt, or leather that only scars on the first squeeze
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
Choosing the size by eye
Match the hole already in the belt. Most kits stop at 4.5 mm. S&R and Knipex list 5 mm. DSL starts at 3 mm round and adds flat and oval heads. Baysihin does not list each step.
- 2
Counting one Diyife file twice
The blue and black Diyife ASINs both show 4.6 from 10,058 ratings and the same best-seller rank. That is one pool. The black listing costs about £1 more.
- 3
Leaving the head between clicks
The tube has to meet the pad. Punching with no card underneath can mark the far side. Round holes will not nibble a buckle slot. A lock is for the drawer, not a guard over every point.
What to weigh up
Named diameters
HighMost kits here list 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4 and 4.5 mm. S&R 274.100.240 and Knipex 90 70 220 list 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4 and 5 mm. DSL lists round punches at 3, 3.5 and 4 mm, flat punches at 6×4 mm and 7×3 mm, and an oval at 7×4 mm. Baysihin says six sizes from 2.5 mm to 5 mm and does not list each step. British Leather Supplies, a supplier guide, says belt holes are often 4–5 mm and about 25 mm apart. That is not a British Standard, and it is not a thickness rating.
Spares, spring and the box
HighThe orange Diyife lists six spare heads and five copper pads. The blue Diyife lists two spare plates, a screwdriver and a ruler, at about £7.99. Knipex and S&R state an opening spring and a lock, and neither puts a spare set in the box. Knipex sells single punches as separate articles. A double-lever line on the other kits is a listing claim, not a measured force. A lock holds the plier shut for storage. It is not a guard. The tubes are sharp. BGS asks for gloves and safety goggles.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
Spare heads in the box
You expect a tube to wear out and you want the replacements in the same parcel. The orange Diyife is about £9.99, with six spare heads, five copper pads and a lockable clasp. There is still no 5 mm tube.
A named 5 mm tube
You want 2 mm through 5 mm, an opening spring and a lock. The S&R 274.100.240 is about £13.48. Spare punches are not a second set in the box. Knipex 90 70 220 lists the same steps at about £17.52.
Common questions about revolving punch pliers
Which revolving punch pliers are the top pick in this set?
The top pick is the S&R 274.100.240, about £13.48 on amazon.co.uk, with 4.6 from 1,775 reviews. It lists tubes at 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4 and 5 mm, plus an opening spring and a lock. The origin line says Germany. A UK review describes a clean hole in leather called 4 mm thick. That is one belt, not a rated capacity. A non-UK note says the tubes can come away. There is no spare set. The score uses listing facts, not a lab test.
Which revolving punch pliers are the best value?
The best value is the blue Diyife at about £7.99. It lists six round 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. That count is the same pool as the black Diyife at about £8.99, so it is not a second sample. There is no 5 mm tube. The selector wheel can be stiff, and the holes are round only. Weight on the listing is 480 g.
How much do revolving punch pliers cost on amazon.co.uk?
On these ten shelves, checked on 19 October 2026, prices run from about £5.47 to about £17.52. BGS 75835 is about £5.47. Baysihin and the blue Diyife are about £7.99. Gunpla is about £8.53, DSL and the black Diyife about £8.99, and the orange Diyife about £9.99. S&R is about £13.48 and XOOL about £13.99. Knipex 90 70 220 is about £17.52. Le Prevo and Maun prices on other UK shops are not rows here. These bands are this set only.
What hole sizes should you match?
Most kits here list 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4 and 4.5 mm. S&R 274.100.240 and Knipex 90 70 220 list 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4 and 5 mm. DSL lists round holes at 3, 3.5 and 4 mm, plus two flat heads and one oval. Baysihin says six sizes from 2.5 mm to 5 mm without each step. Match the hole already in the belt. A supplier guide from British Leather Supplies says belt holes are often 4–5 mm and about 25 mm apart. That is not a British Standard.
Will these revolving punch pliers punch any thickness?
No listing here states a tested thickness that covers every belt. Maun states 35 mm of jaw depth on its own 2230 and points to a lever-assisted model above 1.5 mm. Those tools are not these ASINs. A craft guide’s rule of thumb is about 2 mm. Reviews still report holes in thicker belts, including one UK note of leather called 4 mm on the S&R. Stop if the first squeeze only scars the leather.
Are revolving punch pliers insulated, and does PUWER apply?
No British Standard for this plier is stated, and none of these rows is an insulated electrician’s plier. UK mains are 230 V. This tool does not strip or test a circuit. The Consumer Rights Act 2015 requires satisfactory quality from a UK trader. PUWER 1998 applies when an employer provides the plier as work equipment. See PUWER and toolbox tools. BGS asks for gloves and goggles. The S&R manual asks for safety glasses and no children at the bench.
When is a drive punch or an eyelet plier the other tool?
A revolving punch plier has a rotating head and one anvil for a hole near an edge, such as a belt or strap. A drive punch is one tube you strike with a mallet to reach the middle of a panel. An eyelet plier sets a grommet, covered under punch pliers. Round holes will not nibble a buckle slot. If the old hole is oval or flat, the DSL is the only mixed-shape head here, and those heads can foul a wide belt.
When should you stop and see a cobbler?
Call a cobbler when the belt is costly or suede, when you need a slot or a shortened strap rather than a hole, when the leather only scars, or when a hard squeeze hurts your hands. Shoe-repair counters adding a hole is anecdote, not a price list. Choosing a size by eye, leaving the head between clicks, and punching with no card underneath are the usual mistakes. One UK review marked expensive suede with the XOOL.
Our verdict
In this set of ten amazon.co.uk listings, the top pick is the S&R 274.100.240. It is about £13.48, with 4.6 from 1,775 reviews, named tubes from 2 mm to 5 mm, an opening spring and a lock, and an origin line of Germany. A UK review describes a clean hole in leather called 4 mm. Tubes can come away, and there is no spare set. The best value is the blue Diyife at about £7.99, with 4.6 from 10,058 ratings shared with the black listing, two spare plates and a ruler, and no 5 mm tube. The other eight have no award. None of these scores is a lab test.
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Diyife belt hole puncher, 6 sizes, blue
About £7.99, 4.6 from 10,058 shared ratings, six named sizes from 2 mm to 4.5 mm, two spare plates and a ruler.
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Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Updated: October 2026
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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.
- Knipex: revolving punch pliers 90 70 220 (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- BGS: revolving punch pliers 2–4.5 mm (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- Maun: revolving leather hole punch plier 2230 (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- Le Prevo: hole punches (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- HSE: PUWER overview (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- legislation.gov.uk: Consumer Rights Act 2015, satisfactory quality (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- S&R: English manual for 274.100.240 (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- British Leather Supplies: a beginner’s guide to punching holes in leather (retrieved 19 October 2026)
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