General

General 78 Punch

Punch

4.3/ 5 on Amazon575Amazon ratings2.7ProductDome score

More reviewed than 59%

Limited evidenceLast refreshed Aug 4, 2026Amazon data + ProductDome analysis · methodology

Best forYou trust the General Tools brand and can confirm the exact punch type through other sources.

A punch from a trusted brand, but confirm the exact type and size directly with General before purchase since none is listed here.

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ProductDome scorecard

How it ranks among the 176 punches we track

2.7/ 5ProductDome scoreLimited evidence

Owner satisfaction · 56% of scorecategory median 4.6★4.3

4.3★ across 575 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.

Evidence strength · 17% of scorecategory median 409 ratings3.5

575 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.

Buyer demand · 11% of score0.0

Modest tracked demand last month.

Data quality · 11% of score2.5

Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.

The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 176 punches we track - how the scorecard works · full punches data report. Confidence: limited - incomplete product information.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.

Overview

The General 78 is a punch tool from General Tools. The listing does not include material, length or weight, so the specific punch type is not confirmed here.

General Tools is an established maker of layout and marking tools, but this listing is unusually spec-light for the category. Buyers should check the product images or General's own documentation to confirm whether this is a center punch, prick punch or pin punch before ordering.

Model 78
General Tools brand
Hand punch tool
No further specs listed

Who it's for

Fits someone comfortable buying from a known brand without a full spec sheet, provided they can confirm the punch type elsewhere. It is less suited to a buyer who needs exact dimensions upfront.

Strengths and trade-offs

Drawn from this product's published specifications.

What stands out

From an established tool brand

What to check first

No dimensions or material listed
Punch type not confirmed by the data

Performance notes

With no material or size data given, the working end and intended use cannot be characterized from this listing alone.

Specifications

Brand	General
Model	78

How it compares

This product against the closest alternatives we track in punches.

Product	Amazon rating	Ratings	ProductDome score
General 78 PunchThis product	4.3 / 5	575	2.7 / 5
Bostitch HP40 PunchBOSTITCH	4.8 / 5	12,587	4.7 / 5
Diyife KA1 PunchDiyife	4.7 / 5	9,316	4.6 / 5
NEIKO 02638A PunchNEIKO	4.7 / 5	10,900	4.6 / 5
Amazon KK0330 PunchAmazon	4.7 / 5	11,786	4.5 / 5

Frequently asked

Questions about the General 78

Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".

What size is it?

No dimensions are listed in this data.

Who makes it?

General Tools, a longtime maker of layout and punch tools.