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Nice technique. I am a clutz and against blood on my cigars but still nice.

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I lost my cutter so borrowed a surgical scalpel blade from the lab I work in. It is ridiculously sharp, makes easy work of any flat end. Not so good on the torps though. I lose accessories, no reason for me to buy another cutter.

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I cut a parti short with an exacto knife last night. I just cut a small circle like a punch would. It worked great.

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This thread convinced me that I NEEDED to go out and purchase a Ken Onion Leek and Chive.


Thanks fellas!

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A V is really easy with a razor blade. Its how we V cut the larger nubs for customers at the shop.

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That damascus steel is beautiful. Nice work and knives.

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Great photos! And great technique. But I have two back up options. I keep a cigar spike on my key chain. And I keep a completely flat stainless steel guillotine cutter in my wallet.
Failing that, if you hold your cigar in your mouth for a few minutes, your saliva will make taking off the cap easy.

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I have always used a knife. Just my way.

J.W.

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Definatly have to try this out.

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Nice pics... with a sharp knife, as shown, why not just slice a line across the top of the cap (not too deep) and be done with it. For me, I use a single edged razor blade and it works very well and I dont end up with all of the loose tobacco as a byproduct of the circular cut or punch. It works very well...
Ylo2na

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Did this a few weeks ago, was at a hotel and had forgotten my cutter at home. Worked great.

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I cant believe I missed this. I have almost every cutter known to man but its the knife that always gives me the cut I want. :D You aren't alone Fox.

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+1

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Nice one! Another justified tool.

Anyone have tips on making a V cut with a knife?

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Great post, thanks!

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be careful and slide the knife forward at the angle you want. Ill throw some pictures up in a bit.

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Great post, I have destroyed the end of cigars many a time with a Ginsu, lol. If I don't have a cutter and I am smoking anything but a Torpedo, I gently remove the cap with my teeth. I will get the end pretty wet, not soaked, roll it around a bit in my mouth and start to loosen the cap with my teeth. The cap comes off with no mess and I have never had a cigar unravel.

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Nice post, two very nice knives, i am a huge kershaw fan, that is nice knife... will have to try this if i ever dont have my palio on me...

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I've been using this technique for a couple of weeks now and love it. I always have a knife or two with me and I really like the draw if gives.