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1/16-in Pin Punch

Ratings & Reviews for IRWIN 1/16-in Pin Punch

4.4
151
Review
 4.4 out of 5
151 Reviews


86% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

The product is a well-constructed center punch that performs effectively for a variety of tasks, such as starting holes, setting nails, and working with tough materials. Many users praised its quality, hardened tip, and ability to withstand heavy use without dulling or bending. However, a minority of reviewers reported issues with the punch bending or breaking, especially for larger nails or more demanding applications. The tool may not be suitable for the most delicate or heavy-duty jobs, but it appears to be a reliable and durable option for general workshop use.

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151 Customer Reviews

Not for ripping

Works great

May 2, 2026
From 3_SLASH_32-in Starter punch Verified Purchaser
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Got the job done!

Would Recommend

Used when needing to take a door off the hinge to replace the weatherstrip on the bottom of the door. It did what it needed to do -- durable and sturdy.

May 2, 2026
From 3_SLASH_32-in Starter punch Verified Purchaser
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Hole punch

Would Recommend

Works well

April 28, 2026
From 3_SLASH_32-in Starter punch Verified Purchaser
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A punch is a punch

Would Recommend

Works like a charm, could be pointier.

April 10, 2026
From 3_SLASH_8-in Center punch Verified Purchaser
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May not be sturdy enough for heavy duty jobs.

Would Recommend

Great price for a solid tool for setting nails and starting holes.

March 25, 2026
From 3_SLASH_8-in Center punch Verified Purchaser
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Center punch

Would Recommend

Great price and works great

March 19, 2026
From 3_SLASH_8-in Center punch Verified Purchaser
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Knockout Punch

Would Recommend

Heavy duty center punch

January 27, 2026
From 3_SLASH_8-in Center punch Verified Purchaser
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Punch

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Heavy duty center punch

January 27, 2026
From 3_SLASH_32-in Starter punch Verified Purchaser
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Well built punch

Would Recommend

Seems well built, works as intended

January 21, 2026
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Center punch

Would Recommend

I had a hardened crankshaft bolt snap. This worked great and allowed drill bit to go in centrally.

January 17, 2026
From 3_SLASH_8-in Center punch Verified Purchaser
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Typical Irwin quality for this kind of tool

Would Recommend

The quality you can rely on Irwin to provide in this type of tool.

December 23, 2025
From 3_SLASH_8-in Center punch Verified Purchaser
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Good brand for hardened tools

Would Recommend

We used to mark our drill points on steel.

November 19, 2025
From 3_SLASH_8-in Center punch Verified Purchaser
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Solid

Would Recommend

Grear

November 17, 2025
From 3_SLASH_32-in Starter punch Verified Purchaser
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