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Center Punch, Starrett

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$6.92 $10.49 In stock

Starrett Center Punch.

Starrett catalog number 117C.

The Starrett 117C Center Punch is made of specially selected steel, hardened and properly tempered. It is well proportioned, nicely finished and has a knurled finger grip. The points are ground at the proper angle to give maximum service, and the tips are accurately centered. The center punch is 4" (100mm) long with a 1/8" (3mm) Dia. Point.

  • Precision Centered Tips for Accuracy
  • Knurled Grip for secure holding
  • The points are ground at the proper angle to give maximum service
  • Hardened and Tempered
  • Made of specially selected steel
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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Joseph ★★★★★

The steel feels much more solid than the typical punch from a hardware store, and the tip stayed sharp after dozens of hits. Makes a clean, precise mark every time without slipping.

Zoe ★★★★★

Bought this to replace a cheap punch that kept slipping, and the specially selected steel with proper hardening has made a real difference. The hardened tip hasn’t chipped or dulled after a couple dozen marks on steel plate, and the nicely finished body feels solid. Exactly what I needed for clean,

Kevin ★★★★★

The balance and weight feel just right in hand, and the steel took a solid hit without chipping on my first few tries. Finish is clean and the point is true, so it's earned a spot in my daily toolbox.