Customer Reviews for Swingline Low Force Handheld Hole Punch, 20 Sheet Capacity, Black (74017)
Item # : 1289634
Model # : 74017
Swingline's low-force design makes punching easier and more comfortable
- Plier design and slim handle allows you to use less force
- 20 sheet paper punch capacity
Price is $9.49
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70 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Nov 14, 2024
Swingline Low Force Handheld Hole Punch
Excellent - Very satisfied. Its not junk!
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Oct 4, 2025
Seizes easily
I've bought a couple of these but will never buy another one. They clog up so easy and I've had to throw out all that I've bought as I couldn't get the punching mechanism to release. Complete waste of money and garbage product.
1annoyedbiz
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staples.ca
Posted Oct 4, 2025
Seizes easily
I've bought a couple of these but will never buy another one. They clog up so easy and I've had to throw out all that I've bought as I couldn't get the punching mechanism to release. Complete waste of money and garbage product.
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Jimbuoy
Posted Nov 14, 2024
Swingline Low Force Handheld Hole Punch
Excellent - Very satisfied. Its not junk!
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MARY ANN
Posted Aug 21, 2024
Loved the convenience of the handle. However it clogged easily and had to be cleaned out frequently of the little debris. Was unable to punch more than 2 to 3 sheets of anything at a time and that was a nuisance. But for small jobs I highly recommend this.
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E.Y.
Posted Jun 3, 2024
Where has this punch been all my crafting years?!?
I absolutely love this hole punch!! I was looking for a punch that could punch cardboard (pizza boxes). I use 1/2" strips in scrapbooks & needed 2 holes for post bound books. This punched soo easy I was surprised. It cuts like butter smooth & easy with very little effort. It does an amazing job on paper too I use lots of cards cardstock from 60# to 110#. Definitely a ...
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SONJI B.
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Staples Business
Posted Apr 1, 2024
Love this hole punch
I ordered this hole punch because my other wasn't doing the job. it was killing my hands. so I bought this one. I love it because it can punch holes in several sheets without any pain.
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Manager
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staples.ca
Posted Mar 18, 2024
Excellent build quality but completely useless, the construction doesn't allow you to see where the hole is going to be placed. (Unless you turn it upside down and open the collection hatch LOL) Somewhere there is a guy who's only job in life is to design hole punches and he comes up with this.
If you want to make random holes then it's great.
If you want to make random holes then it's great.
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TIMOTHY Y.
Posted Jan 29, 2024
Easily Punches Through Multiple Sheets
I was able to make clean punches through all of the sheets in a wall calendar without a lot of effort. Very little pressure was needed to punch through all of those sheets. It saved my hand!
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A.D.
Posted Jan 12, 2024
Superior product
Works well feels good to hold. Takes some experimenting to get right though — tricky to know where exactly you're making the hole.
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RUSS D.
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Staples Business
Posted Dec 8, 2023
Swingline Low Force 1-Hole Punch is Genius!
We use this in the office to make luggage tags for clients (we're a travel agency). Sure makes the job easier! Our receptionist can't stop talking about how great it is!
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Lissa
Posted Dec 1, 2023
HORRIBLE DESIGN
It is a good hole puncher but I am pretty much punching the holes blind. The holes are never in the right spot they need to put a guide somewhere.
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JIM J.
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Staples Business
Posted Nov 20, 2023
very solid hole punch
had at least 7 of them over the years this one will be handed down.
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SONIA B.
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Staples Business
Posted Oct 8, 2023
easy to use
Really like this hole punch. It doesn't hurt your hand while using it. I can punch 4 laminated sheets with not problem. Easy to use!
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Derrick
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staples.ca
Posted Aug 21, 2023
Smooth and easy
Smooth and easy hole punch to use. Punched 8 sheets without issue. Wish there was an alignment marking on the top to show where the punch will be made.
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Fish
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Posted Jul 1, 2023
!!!
Love that it is plastic. Work in wet food industry and it does not rust.
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Tiffiny
Posted Apr 11, 2023
Cheaply Made for price
This expensive hole punch broke. The spring is not attached. I tried to fix it but there is no way to get into the spring area unless you punch out the rivets. The hole punch was used only a handful of times with only 1 to 3 pages punched per use. Would not buy again.
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Leighann Parker
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Quill
Posted Dec 14, 2022
2 days broken
SWINGLINE used to be the go-to brand. Evidently it no longer is. Broken after 2 days - and the cost being $17 Awful
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N.W.
Posted Dec 6, 2022
Effortless Punching
Bought this item for work purposes — needed for punching holes through metallic lined bags. My last regular hole punch only lasted 6 weeks. This one is much easier— effortless— and cuts a clean hole in the bags. Would definitely recommend for tough jobs.
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Toni
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staples.ca
Posted May 8, 2022
Secret on how to align hole
Super Staples staff just showed me how to position the hole exactly!! Flip up the waster holder thingy and turn upside down and you can see exactly where the hole is going to be. Simply mark the position with a felt or something and perfect placement every time. Thanks you Staples employee you just made my project 1000 x easier!!!
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SARAH M.
Posted Apr 10, 2022
Great capacity
I am able to punch through my leather samples with no problem.
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VERA D.
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Staples Business
Posted Feb 23, 2022
1 hole puncher
I did not like it. It is hard and will not move to accommodate the sheets of paper. I would not buy it again.
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