Broken out of the box

It's ok product

I needed a new stapler for my home office, and this one immediately caught my attention with its claim of 70% reduced effort. I sometimes deal with arthritis in my hand, so ease of use is really important—and this did not disappoint. It’s incredibly easy to press down, even when stapling thicker stacks.

Refilling it is also simple and straightforward. I appreciate that it comes with two types of staples—regular and heavy-duty, so you’re ready to go right out of the box. There’s also an adjustable mechanism that lets you choose between inward or outward stapling, which is a nice bonus feature for more specialized tasks.

For under $20, I think this is a smart buy. It feels solid, functions smoothly, and really does deliver on its promise of reduced effort. Five stars from me!

I purchased the AFMAT Effortless Plier Stapler with high hopes, drawn in by its claims of "50 Sheet Stapling," "15000+ Stapling Times," and a convenient "Reload Button." As someone who frequently deals with stacks of paper for office, home, and school, an "effortless" heavy-duty stapler sounded like a dream. Unfortunately, this product has been nothing short of a nightmare, consistently failing to live up to its promises and creating more frustration than efficiency.

The most egregious issue is its inability to consistently staple even a fraction of the advertised 50 sheets. I've tried multiple times, with various paper types and staple brands, and it struggles significantly with anything over 20-25 sheets. Beyond that, it either jams completely, bends the staples, or only partially penetrates the stack, leaving a messy, unusable bundle of papers. The "heavy duty" claim is laughable when it can't even handle a moderate stack without a struggle.

The "effortless" aspect is equally misleading. While the plier design should make stapling easier, this stapler requires a surprising amount of force, especially as the sheet count increases. My hand aches after just a few attempts at stapling anything substantial. The mechanism feels stiff and unyielding, far from the smooth, easy action I expected.

Jams are a constant companion. Despite the "Reload Button" (which is more of a jam-clearance button in disguise), this stapler jams with alarming frequency. Whether it's bent staples, misfires, or simply refusing to push through, I spend an inordinate amount of time trying to unstick it. This completely negates any "space save size" benefit, as the time wasted on troubleshooting outweighs any convenience. The reload button itself feels flimsy and doesn't always smoothly release the staple channel.

Furthermore, the build quality feels surprisingly cheap for a "metal" stapler. While parts are metal, the overall construction feels loose and lacks the solid, robust feel of a truly heavy-duty tool. I'm skeptical of its "15000+ Stapling Times" claim, as I've already experienced significant wear and tear and inconsistent performance after far fewer uses. The blue finish, while initially appealing, seems prone to scuffing.

In conclusion, the AFMAT Effortless Plier Stapler is a profound disappointment. It fails spectacularly on its core promises of high capacity and effortless operation, instead delivering frequent jams, inconsistent stapling, and a frustrating user experience. It's not a heavy-duty solution but rather a source of irritation for anyone needing reliable paper fastening. I would strongly advise looking for a different, more dependable stapler. This one is going back.

This plier stapler has completely replaced my bulky desktop stapler—it’s that good! The heavy-duty metal design effortlessly punches through 50 sheets like butter, yet it’s compact enough to toss in a drawer or bag. I love the convenient reload button and how the 1000 included staples last forever. Whether I’m organizing documents at home, prepping school projects, or handling thick reports at work, this tool delivers perfect staples every time with satisfying precision. No more jammed staplers or weak punches—just reliable, one-handed operation that saves me time and desk space.