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EK Tools Large Circle Crafting Punch, 2.25 inch, Silver, with Safety Lock, create perfect Circles for Handmade Cards, Scrapbooking, Gift Tags, Invitations, Decorations, and More

4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 1,892 ratings
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Material Metal
Color White
Brand EK Tools
Product Dimensions 6.09"L x 3.07"W x 1.35"H
Item Weight 0.02 Kilograms

About this item

  • Punches create gorgeous shapes
  • Border art
  • Large punches are easy to use
  • Lock closed for simple and safe storage
  • Constructed of steel and plastic
  • Punch through a few pieces of aluminum foil to sharpen the blade
  • Only to be used for cardstock ranging from 120 to 240 gsm.

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.35 x 3.07 x 6.09 inches; 0.71 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 54-30096
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ June 22, 2013
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ EK Tools
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00DJJR3RW
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 1,892 ratings

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Product Description

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All-In-One Tool!

The 2.25-inch Large Circle Paper Punch by EK Tools will help you create a beautiful decorative circle, perfect for any handmade card, scrapbook layout, gift tag, invitation, party decoration, and so much more! The stunning detail this circle punch provides will impress family and friends! This circle paper punch will easily cut through a variety of materials, and will help you make use of all your favorite patterned paper and cardstock! Simply insert your paper into the punch and press! Nothing could be easier!

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    Customer reviews

    4.1 out of 5 stars
    4.1 out of 5
    1,892 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers have negative opinions about the durability and edges of the hole punch. They mention that it tears the paper and that the cutting part is not very sharp. They also disagree on ease of use, performance, quality, size, and value.

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    189 customers mention95 positive94 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the hole punch. Some mention it's a nice and strong cut, heavy-duty, and solid. However, others say that it didn't always cut cleanly through paper, it has become dull, and the section of the blade is badly machined.

    "sturdy tool that cuts cleanly. If you flip it over you can line it up exactly where you what the punch to cut." Read more

    "...One section of the "blade" is so badly machined and such a poor fit that it never ever succeeds in cutting through a piece of paper, but rather..." Read more

    "...While it cuts regular paper very well, it would not cut the filter paper cleanly, leaving a fuzzy edge, or not cutting all around the perimeter...." Read more

    "Like another reviewer said, it WILL cut coffee filters if you put regular printer paper around both sides of the filter. I'll keep it I guess." Read more

    96 customers mention60 positive36 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the hole punch. Some mention that it works well for a small project and it cleanly punches holes, while others say that it didn't work at all, malfunctioned on the first try, and the filter paper disks were not adequate to use with a 58 mm portafilter.

    "This product works well." Read more

    "...This is useless right out of the gate...." Read more

    "...4 stars, but for the price compared to a "professional" cutter, it works great." Read more

    "...it in mass production yet but for the samples that we created, it works great...." Read more

    75 customers mention47 positive28 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the hole punch. Some mention it's easy to use and store, while others say it'll never produce a proper punch, and is difficult to line up.

    "...When I got this one, although it was easier to punch than my old worn out one...the cut was no more clean...." Read more

    "...It just gets completely stuck every single time and will never produce a proper punch...." Read more

    "...botton front and cut it out with scissors, however this tool is less time consuming than that...." Read more

    "...It does punch them out in circles, though it has its slight imperfections...." Read more

    27 customers mention14 positive13 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the hole punch. Some mention it's a good value for the product, while others say it'll waste a lot of paper.

    "Great price. Size is exactly what was needed. A nice and strong cut. Thank you" Read more

    "...But It's not neat sometimes, and I waste material. Ah well...." Read more

    "...It makes nice, clean circles. Great buy for the money. I would recommend it to anyone" Read more

    "...Very suboptimal design and a waste of my money." Read more

    21 customers mention12 positive9 negative

    Customers are mixed about the size of the hole punch. Some mention it's the perfect size and easy to use, while others say it'd be better suited for buttons or pins.

    "...Design is pretty, light and compact. Great for small projects; not for heavy duty. Works well on heavy paper..." Read more

    "...and somewhat dull when you really examine it closely, and it doesn't fit very precisely to the other edge against which it is doing the cutting...." Read more

    "Great price. Size is exactly what was needed. A nice and strong cut. Thank you" Read more

    "...this because I needed churches this exact size, but they were much too small and definitely not 2.25 when cut. I ended up returning." Read more

    47 customers mention0 positive47 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the hole punch. They mention that it tears the paper, it wouldn't punch or close again, and that it's not for heavy duty use. Some say that it works well for small projects and that the hole is not completely punched out.

    "...The Cutting edge is pretty imprecise and fairly jagged and somewhat dull when you really examine it closely, and it doesn't fit very precisely to..." Read more

    "...and it is tearing all my paper and jamming up right now I cannot get it to open there's a piece of paper stuck in there and it is a regular piece of..." Read more

    "...This product worked well for the first few cuts, but dulled very quickly (was only able to use it three times)...." Read more

    "...For some reason it will no longer punch through, even when there’s nothing in it...." Read more

    29 customers mention0 positive29 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the edges of the hole punch. They mention that it's not sharp all the way around, has rough, jagged edges, and does not cut cleanly. Some say that the punch does not stay sharp.

    "...The Cutting edge is pretty imprecise and fairly jagged and somewhat dull when you really examine it closely, and it doesn't fit very precisely to..." Read more

    "...paper very well, it would not cut the filter paper cleanly, leaving a fuzzy edge, or not cutting all around the perimeter...." Read more

    "...There is no practical way to sharpen it, but I might try to use a Dremel (I will update if it works, but I shouldn't need to sharpen at all)." Read more

    "Had some issues it wouldn't even cut a comic book page. Didn't seem very sharp at all. And the lock kept getting in the way...." Read more

    Don't buy this.
    1 Star
    Don't buy this.
    Really sad that I cannot return this brand new hole punch that I've had for a couple of months already just hadn't had the chance to use it yet and today when I actually need it it is just not working and it is tearing all my paper and jamming up right now I cannot get it to open there's a piece of paper stuck in there and it is a regular piece of copy paper. Sad thing is I bought four different sizes of this exact hole punch and now I'm worried they're all going to end up doing the same thing. 20 bucks is not cheap for a hole punch and then for it not to work really bites. And I can't return it either because the deadline to return it has passed. EK tools can you please send me a new one or refund my money lol
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    Rafael Rivera Del Toro
    5.0 out of 5 stars Durability
    Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024
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    James Battaglia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Satisfied
    Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2024
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    This product works well.
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    C. C. Jones
    1.0 out of 5 stars Garbage. Doesn't work.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2023
    Pattern Name: SingleVerified Purchase
    My intent is to use this to cut perfect sized filters to go into the portafilter basket for making espresso. This unit was recommended on an espresso channel on YouTube as being exactly the right size. Unfortunately, mine arrived and the very first attempt to cut didn't result in a punched piece coming through, nor would it open again after that. I really worked at it and eventually pried it back open with a great deal of effort (and the locking mechanism was NOT engaged), but only after completely mangling the filter I was trying to cut, both the uncut portion and the cutout piece. I tried on several different kinds and thicknesses of paper including a single sheet of relatively lightweight laser printer paper. What I found is that this punch is poorly machined. The Cutting edge is pretty imprecise and fairly jagged and somewhat dull when you really examine it closely, and it doesn't fit very precisely to the other edge against which it is doing the cutting. One section of the "blade" is so badly machined and such a poor fit that it never ever succeeds in cutting through a piece of paper, but rather tears it in just the right way so as to get it immediately stuck firmly in the mechanism, locking the punch into a closed position with the newly shredded paper bits completely wedged between the "blade" and the other metal surface so that it's very stuck in the closed position. There is no technique to get a good cut, whether going at it slowly, swiftly, firmly, gently, or any combination. It just gets completely stuck every single time and will never produce a proper punch. Every piece of paper processed with it gets completely mangled. Returning to see if maybe I can get a good one. Otherwise I'll be seeing if anybody else makes a 2.25 inch paper punch.

    UPDATE: Second one arrived with exactly the same issues as the first. Cutting edge is uneven, not sharp enough in places, rips/shreds the paper rather than cutting it. The metal used on the blade is low quality relatively soft metal, not the sort that will hold an edge. Even then, you'd think their machinery could produce a decently even, sharp surface even if it doesn't last. This is useless right out of the gate. I couldn't get a single good cut from it, and the thing gets totally stuck from the wedged shredded paper every single time. Returning, and I'm now searching for another 2.25" round paper punch, which sadly looks to be a difficult item to find.
    18 people found this helpful
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    Lori
    5.0 out of 5 stars Clear punches
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2024
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    sturdy tool that cuts cleanly. If you flip it over you can line it up exactly where you what the punch to cut.
    One person found this helpful
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    D. Brown
    4.0 out of 5 stars Cuts Paper fine, but Coffee Filter Paper?
    Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2022
    Pattern Name: SingleVerified Purchase
    I bought this to cut coffee filter paper into 58mm disks to use in an espresso machine portafilter. While it cuts regular paper very well, it would not cut the filter paper cleanly, leaving a fuzzy edge, or not cutting all around the perimeter. Using a piece of regular paper as a backing improved the operation, but still left most cuts incomplete. I sharpened the cutter edge without significant improvement, but when I enclosed the filter paper between 2 sheets of regular paper, the cuts were perfect. This does make the job significantly more exacting, hence the 4 stars, but for the price compared to a "professional" cutter, it works great.
    27 people found this helpful
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    Terre
    5.0 out of 5 stars 2.25 hole puncher
    Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2024
    Pattern Name: SingleVerified Purchase
    We purchased this puncher to easily cut large circles in order to make buttons for our club. We haven’t used it in mass production yet but for the samples that we created, it works great. Seems to be a very durable product and will work well for us in the years to come.
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    cjohnson
    3.0 out of 5 stars Need to sandwich between paper to use on coffee filters
    Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2023
    Pattern Name: SingleVerified Purchase
    Like another reviewer said, it WILL cut coffee filters if you put regular printer paper around both sides of the filter. I'll keep it I guess.
    2 people found this helpful
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    Merriweather
    5.0 out of 5 stars Works Great
    Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2024
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    Just what I expected from EK Tools. Would purchase from this seller again.
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    MIR
    5.0 out of 5 stars Buen producto
    Reviewed in Mexico on September 1, 2022
    Pattern Name: SingleVerified Purchase
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     Me gusto muy practico y efectivo es un tamaño para hacer círculos.
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    Ron Vandendriessche
    5.0 out of 5 stars Super sturdy.
    Reviewed in Canada on December 31, 2021
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    Works great and will last forever. Excellent value.
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    Jan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Espresso filters
    Reviewed in Germany on June 5, 2023
    Pattern Name: SingleVerified Purchase
    I have a lot of pour over coffee filters yet I’ve been drinking mainly espresso lately. So I decided to start using them for espresso. This paper punch works just fine cutting the right size. I use mostly 14-16 IMS competition basket or sometimes 16-20. If you put the paper in your portafilter and then you rinse it in your machine, the paper gets stuck to the bottom and the walls of the basket nicely. Then I just let it dry in the portafilter outside the machine while I grind my coffee and get ready. It works just fine this way. Just be careful, you don’t want to put your freshly ground coffee in a wet portafilter. And don’t worry that your portafilter loses a couple of degrees during the filter drying. ;)
    One person found this helpful
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    Tom Slijkerman
    1.0 out of 5 stars It doesn't cut paper at one side.
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on October 13, 2022
    Pattern Name: SingleVerified Purchase
    It doesn't cut paper at one side. After returning it, the next one had the same issue, but to a lesser extent. I now cut that part with scissors, as I use it for filtering inside espresso baskets.
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    Guy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Broke and got replaced so not that sturdy
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 21, 2022
    Pattern Name: SingleVerified Purchase
    It broke after using it for a month so be careful in using it.
    Edit:
    Replacement has been going strong for over a year.

    I’d not load more than 1 chemex sheet at a time and you’re good.
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