C.S. Osborne 149 Arch Punch 2-5/8 Inch
- Material Type: Alloy Steel
- Operation Mode: Manual
- Item Weight: 1 pound
- Color: Black
Last refreshed Jun 22, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A single-size Osborne punch for buyers who need exactly a 2 5/8 inch hole in leather, with no buyer feedback yet to lean on.
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ASIN: B002M3B9OYModel: 149Category: Arch Punches
Overview
This is a 2 5/8 inch arch punch from Osborne's 149 line, built to cut a clean round hole through leather for a specific buckle, snap or fitting. It is a single fixed diameter tool, not a multi-size set.
At over 2 1/2 inches across, it sits above the 2 1/4 inch point where Osborne switches from one piece forging to a two piece welded barrel, so this size shares that sturdier large-punch construction. No rating or review history is attached to this specific listing yet, so there is nothing beyond the brand's reputation to judge it by.
- 2 5/8 inch cutting diameter
- Two piece welded barrel construction
- Model 149-2-5/8 from Osborne's 149 series
- Suited to leather and similar sheet material
Who it's for
Leatherworkers, saddlers and strap makers who already know they need a 2 5/8 inch hole for a particular piece of hardware. Not a fit for anyone who needs several hole sizes, since this punch cuts one diameter only.
Pros and cons
- Fixed 2 5/8 inch diameter for a specific fitting
- Two piece welded barrel built for larger sizes
- Made by a specialist punch and leather tool maker
- No customer rating or review history yet
- Cuts one size only, not a set
- Listing gives no dimensions beyond the cutting diameter
Performance notes
Arch punches like this one work by driving the barrel through the material, usually with a mallet, and the barrel's inside taper is designed to let the cut disc clear rather than jam inside. Because this size falls above Osborne's 2 1/4 inch forging cutoff, the barrel is two piece welded construction rather than a single forging.
Specifications
| Brand | C.S. Osborne |
|---|---|
| Model | 149 |
| Material Type | Alloy Steel |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Item Weight | 1 pound |
| Color | Black |
| Part Number | 149 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 149-2-5/8 arch punch used for?
It cuts a clean 2 5/8 inch round hole through leather or similar sheet material, sized for a specific buckle, snap or fitting.
Is this punch forged in one piece?
No. Osborne builds sizes above 2 1/4 inches, including this one, with a two piece welded barrel rather than a single forging.
Does this listing show a rating?
No rating or review count is recorded for the 149-2-5/8 on this listing.