EK Success Dimensions 2 Inch Circle Punch, Metal, Multi-Colour, 13 x 7.5 x 3.5 cm

A lot of reviews on here saying it doesn't cut, it makes imperfect circles, and so on. I've owned one of these for over a year, using it daily to cut inch squares on a multitude of papers. I invested in the inch circle as needs expanded. Let me be clear - I work in print. I use a LOT of papers ranging from coated stocks to rough recycled test paper. If ever there was an end-user to give one of these punches a proper thorough durability test, I more than qualify. The inch square cuts as good as it did on day one. The inch circle is cutting perfectly fine a week in used for hours a day. Firstly: The construction is SOLID. This is a better quality punch than any office ring binder hole punch you'd ever use. Solid plastics, solid metals. good strong spring. No crappy hinges or rivets. If you're the sort of individual that looks after your kit and doesn't just sling it in a box of things that will damage the die-cut underneath - you'll be owning an item that will serve you - as it has for me - a long time. The punch reaches a fair way into a page, as shown in my pictures. I've punched out papers ranging from as thin as tracing and crepe paper to thick watercolour card, and even thick clay-coated kraft packing card. The opening of the punch is about 1.2mm. It cuts at full depth. Obviously, it's not for cutting holes in tissue paper. Stacking papers for multiple cutting in-one can lead to inaccurate cuts, do them one at a time for best results. Cuts are clean enough - you can see standard paper cut in pictures. It's a hole punch, there is going to be slight burring of the edges. The bottom has no catchment tray - this is (I assume) so you can see where you are cutting if you use the punch in-hand. It is a fantastic item. Ignore the "can't open the box 1 star lolz" type reviews. Solidly recommended.

Excellent quality as usual and used on multiple occasions

works well - locks when not in use - strong and solid item if i want a circle with a border and image inside i print 1.3cm as if i print 1.2cm i have a white edge when cutting out - makes a little difference for certain designs - but if just cutting out patterned paper circles ect not a problem - used to 280gsm photo matt paper so far - good item - cuts well xt

What a great little punch this is. I got it after watching a YouTube on covering Graphic45 tags and this was shown as how to cut the area around the grommet. It's very sharp and works a treat. A definite 5 star recommendation. I've read the poor reviews and would comment that this is a PAPER cutter for crafting, such as card making and scrap booking, it's not up to cutting thicker items such as foam or vinyl and is too big for ring binders. If you are wanting to punch anything other than paper or cardstock, this is not for you.

A great circle punch for making my own stickers. I'm so glad I purchased this one as opposed to others, as it's very sturdy feeling and doesn't feel like a kids craft 'toy' like many others. It's quite heavy duty and capable of cutting through up to 350gsm card with ease. For paper and card the cuts are very clean and crisp, no tearing or wearing. After reading so many reviews complaining about this (and other) circle punch, especially for making stickers... some tips: It can cut one sheet of label paper with a plasticised back so long as you do it slowly with even pressure. However, on gloss sticker paper with a paper backing (like Koala inkjet brand) it has no problem at all cutting clean edges. The only issue is as it punches the circle out it does bend ("cup") the page slightly - so if you've printed a solid colour on the sticker paper it will fleck off on the edges or loose colour. That said, if you are using it upside-down (so that you can actually see what you are cutting) but face the gloss side of the sticker paper away from you then when it is cut it bend the opposite way and the edges and the colour are perfectly fine with no damage or colour loss. (You would obviously need to mark the centre of your sticker on the back before cutting that way.) Obviously, for getting professional quality stickers it's a bit fiddly - but doable. For normal everyday paper crafts it's super easy to use.

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! 💓

This is an excellent product, it’s reliable and effective, I use it often and it is still cutting well. Really delighted with it. PS as with any other these types of punches you need to cut more than one sheep of 80 gsm paper at a time, otherwise it will get jammed in the mechanism.

Very good quality punch

I've used this tool to cut over 700 circles on papers ranging from standard weight to 12 pt card stock in a very short time- it works very well. Cuts very clean, does not tear paper or jam. Very easy to use! After about 300 punches your shoulder starts to get a little sore, but what can you do. Good buy.

Molto utile

Sturdy. Easy to use. Crisp cuts. Does not stick. Very impressed with product and performance. Definitely recommend!!

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.

Cette perforatrice a une très bonne prise en main, il est facile de perforer papier (pas trop fin quand même) ou carton léger. Le fait qu'elle se verrouille pour le rangement est un grand plus pour moi ... Je pense que je commanderai les autres tailles !