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Weight 22.68 g
Our scorecard
4.2/5overall
Owner rating4.2/5
4.2 average across 794 owner ratings
Popularity3.0/5
794 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 Lisle 30280 punch sits at $17.47 and carries a 4.2 star rating across 794 reviews, with 50 buyers picking it up in the last month. That review count is one of the higher totals in this roundup, which suggests a long track record with actual users rather than a newer, unproven listing.
Spec data is thin here. The only figure Lisle lists is item weight at 22.68 grams, which is light for a punch of this type. No material, finish, length, or point-angle spec is listed, so buyers shopping for a specific steel type or tip geometry won't find that confirmed on the listing.
At this price point the Lisle 30280 costs more than several other center punches in this category that carry similar or higher ratings, so the case for it rests mainly on its established review history rather than a standout spec sheet.
Pros
4.2 star rating across a large sample of 794 reviews
Established, well-known brand in the punch category
Lightweight at 22.68 grams per the listed spec
Cons
Priced higher than several competing center punches with equal or better ratings
No material, finish, or length spec listed on the product data
Lower recent buyer volume (50 last month) than the category's top sellers
Specifications
Weight
22.68 g
Performance notes
With 794 reviews and a 4.2 star average, the Lisle 30280 has an established performance record, though the absence of any material or finish spec means buyers can't confirm details like steel type before ordering.
What buyers say
The large review count (794) at a 4.2 average points to a generally satisfied buyer base, though the rating is a shade below several rivals in this same category.
Is the Lisle 30280 a good value compared to other center punches?
At $17.47 it costs more than several similarly rated punches in this roundup, so it's worth comparing against lower-priced options with equal or higher ratings first.
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