General 78 Punch Review

4.3 (575) Amazon rating$27.19

Our verdict

A General 78 punch priced at $27.19, backed by 575 reviews at a 4.3 star average, though with no listed specs beyond the model number.

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Best for

Buyers who trust General's punch lineup and want a well reviewed option, even without published specs.

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Buyers who want to verify material, weight, or size before buying should contact the seller, since none of that is listed here.

  • Priced 70% above the category median ($16.02 across 33 tracked models)

Our scorecard

4.3/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.3/5

    4.3 average across 575 owner ratings

  • Popularity2.1/5

    575 owner reviews, fewer than most models here

The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other hand tools and workshop hand tools we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.

Overview

The General 78 punch is priced at $27.19, higher than the General 806 punch covered elsewhere in this batch, and has picked up 575 reviews at a 4.3 star average.

No material, weight, or size spec is listed for this model, unlike the General 806 which does list material and weight, so buyers comparing on paper have less to go on here.

For buyers who trust the General name and are comfortable buying on rating and review count alone, this punch has a solid track record. Anyone wanting confirmed specs before purchase should reach out directly.

Pros

  • 575 reviews at a 4.3 star average, a solid track record
  • Comes from the same General lineup as other well reviewed punches in this batch

Cons

  • No material, weight, or size specs are listed for this model
  • Priced higher, $27.19, than the General 806 punch in this same batch, with less spec transparency
  • No bought in the past month figure is shown

Performance notes

The 575 reviews at 4.3 stars suggest reliable performance, but unlike the General 806 in this same lineup, this listing does not publish a material, weight, or size spec, so buyers comparing on paper have less to go on.

What buyers say

A 4.3 star average from 575 reviews shows general buyer satisfaction with this General punch.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the General 78 punch made of?

No material spec is listed for this product.

How does this compare to the General 806 punch?

The General 78 costs more, $27.19 versus $6.59, and has no published specs, while the General 806 lists metal construction and weight.

Where can I get help choosing between General's punches?

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