StarTech.com Punch Down Tool with 110 and 66 Blades - Punch-down tool - Removable and replaceable Bits , TAA (110PUNCHTOOL)

This is the one real phone technician’s use.It’s a little stiff for the first few uses but breaks in pretty quickly.

Tool broke on first use. I punched down maybe 3 connections and one side of the cutting blade chipped off. I switched to the non-cutting blade and one whole side snapped off on the first punch. The blades are not made of hardened steel. Also, it doesn't hold the blades firmly in the tip. They spin around freely and fall out. Avoid this product! IT IS JUNK!

This tool works great for punching-down 110 style CAT6 terminations onto a patch panel. It has 2 selectable levels of force and a handy hole in the bottom to store an extra blade.

standard spring loaded punch down tool. Nothing fancy, and cheaply made like most other models. This will get the job done for a while, but then you will need to replace it. This is not unexpected, and since it is so cheap it is not a negative mark on the review. Includes both blades.

We need to separate this into three reviews.The punch mechanism (handle) works fine. 5 stars. Most manufacturers use the same punch mechanism.The twist-lock chuck that holds the blade -- 2 stars. It is so bad that the tool flip-flops around. (But it does hold the blade.)The punch blades are excellent. 5 stars. I bought this tool for the 66 blade. It fits very well.. (The 110 blade is also fine.)I returned the first tool I received because of the very loose twist-lock chuck. I received a replacement very promptly. This chuck on the replacement tool is better, but still too loose. I diagnosed the problem: The locking tab that fits into the twist-lock groove on the blade is just the end of a spring-wire C-clip. This tab is too short. On tools from other manufacturers, this tab is a bit more substantial.This will be a good back-up tool. I'll use these excellent blades in another push-down tool.

Well made high quality punch-down tool. I highly recommend this unit to anybody needing one.

The only reason it gets two stars is the price. It's cheaply made, but it is cheap. Now the issues. First the tool tip is loose. it goes in and turns to secure, but there is nothing to hold it in that position. I had it fall out on me more than once. Also, the "Cut" side is facing the wrong way. the blade only goes in one way and that is away from the "Cut" side.

worked perfect