Jim Blurton Stud Punch Wooden Handle – The head is made from S1 tool steel which is an air-hardened tool steel that can be easily maintained. The tool has been designed to punch a hole in the shoe to allow the use of a stud. It is available in two sizes – 3/8” (10mm) or 5/16” (8mm) The handle is 18” long to keep the user's hand away from the hot steel and is made from high-quality hickory and grooved for grip.

Maintenance

• The Jim Blurton Stud Punch Wooden Handle offers the best performance when it is maintained well.
• It is recommended that sharpening of the stud punch is done at normal forging temperatures and allowed to air cool.
• The stud punch should ideally be placed on the side of the forge whilst cooling.
• It is not recommended that the stud punch is placed on a cold surface as sudden cooling may cause stress fractures.
• Any burrs that may occur on the head should be regularly ground back.