Starrett 117C Punch Review

4.8 (4,500) Amazon rating$16.02100+ bought last month

Our verdict

The Starrett 117C is the top-rated punch in this batch at 4.8 stars across 4,500 reviews, and it's priced well below Starrett's own 18A and S816PC.

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Best for

Anyone who wants the highest-rated, most-reviewed punch in this category at a reasonable $16.02 price.

Skip if

Skip only if you specifically need a different length or diameter than the 4 inch length and 1/8 inch diameter this model offers.

  • Material Metal
  • Handle Metal
  • Weight 1.06 ounces
  • Size 4" Length; 1/8" Diameter

Our scorecard

4.8/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.8/5

    4.8 average across 4,500 owner ratings

  • Popularity4.8/5

    4,500 owner reviews, more 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 Starrett 117C is a metal punch with a metal handle, measuring 4 inches in length with a 1/8 inch diameter tip, and weighing 1.06 ounces. At $16.02, it's priced well under Starrett's own 18A ($31.50) and S816PC ($61.03) punches also covered in this category.

It carries the highest star rating of any punch in this batch, 4.8 stars, and the largest review count, 4,500, meaning that rating is backed by more feedback than any other product here.

100 units were bought in the last month, further evidence that this listing is both well-liked and actively selling, combining a full metal construction with a size spec (4 inch length, 1/8 inch diameter) that's clearly documented up front.

Pros

  • Highest rating in this category at 4.8 stars
  • Largest review base in this batch at 4,500 reviews
  • Full metal construction including handle
  • Clear size spec: 4 inch length, 1/8 inch diameter
  • 100 bought in the last month

Cons

  • Fixed 4 inch length and 1/8 inch diameter, so it won't suit every job needing a different size
  • Priced above the cheapest General options, though well below Starrett's own S816PC

Specifications

MaterialMetal
HandleMetal
Weight1.06 ounces
Size4" Length; 1/8" Diameter

Performance notes

A 4.8 star average across 4,500 reviews is the strongest rating-and-volume combination in this entire Center Punches group, and 100 units bought last month shows that demand hasn't slowed.

What buyers say

With 4,500 reviews averaging 4.8 stars, buyer sentiment on the Starrett 117C is the most positive and most thoroughly tested in this category.

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Frequently asked questions

What size is the Starrett 117C?

It's 4 inches in length with a 1/8 inch diameter, weighing 1.06 ounces.

What is it made of?

Metal construction, including a metal handle.

How is it rated?

4.8 stars from 4,500 reviews, the highest and largest sample in this category. For more questions, contact [email protected].

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