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I have had my eye on one of these for quite some time now. A Japanese hole punch is different from a standard hole punch in a few ways. When you push down on the handle, the metal bit twists, drilling down through your paper and leaving a nice clean hole. I am very happy with my purchase, although I did get along fine without it until now. Even so, I have already used it many times in just the last week. It punches so smoothly that it is fun to use.

Pros:

• Allows you to punch a hole anywhere in a page and is not restricted to the edges like a standard hand held punch.
• Leaves your other hand free to hold your paper in place
• Easily punches through five or more sheets of standard copy paper. Also punches through chip board and leather.
• Quiet (compared to a hammer and punch!)
• A variety of bit sizes to choose from
• Easy to change bits

Cons:

• Expensive (upwards of $30, plus the bits)
• Cannot punch through book board and thick stacks of paper

If you are interested in buying a Japanese hole punch, look for one made in Japan and also look for one that comes with a selection of bit sizes. I bought mine locally at Hiromi Paper International. There are a variety of other places online to purchase one as well. Just do a search for Japanese paper drill, or Japanese hole punch.

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