I bought this specifically to punch holes in my makeup bag to turn into a shoulder bag. It has punched holes perfectly and seems very sturdy and strong. I've only used it once but I think it will last a long time. Also, I punched through PU leather rather than real leather when fully open, which is probably why it was so easy to use. Maybe, maybe not. In any case, it was exactly what I needed, worked and was worth the money.