I needed to punch 1 hole in a business card (previously purchased at Staples) for 50 labels...and although the hole punch was new--and business cards--were not exceptionally thick--the puncher did seem to 'catch' to the point I had to make a twist motion ! I would like to add that both associates I had contact with --were very cheerful and helpful .
I've had handles on similar hole punches wilt (and I do not have blacksmith hands). This holds up fine I've gone through 5 sheets. The holes are reasonably circular with mostly clean edges. Can't ask much more for under $3.
It kept getting stuck when I was trying to hole punch or it wouldn’t go through. It then got stuck and broke when we tried to get it unstuck. Only had it for 2 days