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Sonic04GT 10-23-2011 12:24 PM
Do you use a cutter or a punch?
 
What do you use the most or does it vary greatly on the type of cigar?

I bought a punch recently and have only used it once. I think I like the tighter draw more with the punch that with a standard guillotine cutter. But I'm a noob so I don't know what I'm talking about.

I know some cigars, like the Drew Estate Java with a rectangular shape would be very difficult to get a clean cut.

Emjaysmash 10-23-2011 12:30 PM
Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch?
 
I rarely use a punch. Not that I dont like the way it draws, I'm just more comfortable with a cutter.

Jefft72 10-23-2011 12:33 PM
Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch?
 
Cutter for me, but I have never used a punch. I have tried a V cutter before and liked it.

kelmac07 10-23-2011 12:36 PM
Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch?
 
Cutter all day for me. :D I used to use a punch when I first started, but the tar build up was a big turn-off.

gator_79 10-23-2011 12:40 PM
Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch?
 
I use a cutter 99.9% of the time. I'd say I use a punch maybe 2-3 times a year.

gbum 10-23-2011 12:40 PM
Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch?
 
cut cut cut

SmokeyJoe 10-23-2011 12:42 PM
Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch?
 
I always use them, except when I don't.

Of course... this only happens if I am by myself or with somebody.


:noon

darkninja67 10-23-2011 12:49 PM
Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by kelmac07 (Post 1450545)
Cutter all day for me. :D I used to use a punch when I first started, but the tar build up was a big turn-off.
this

Ogre 10-23-2011 12:59 PM
Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch?
 
Cutter, unless I forget it at home. My lighter has a punch as a back up.

Don Fernando 10-23-2011 01:12 PM
Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch?
 
Punch unless i smoke a torpedo or a lancero

CigarSquid 10-23-2011 01:12 PM
Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch?
 
I have been using a cutter more lately, But still love the punch!

LigaPrivadaT84 10-23-2011 01:21 PM
Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch?
 
Cutter at home and punch for travel; smoke more at home so the cutter gets used more often.
:tu

T.G 10-23-2011 01:26 PM
Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sonic04GT (Post 1450540)
I know some cigars, like the Drew Estate Java with a rectangular shape would be very difficult to get a clean cut.
If your cutter is not giving you a clean cut, you need a better (sharper) cutter. Square press, triangle press, factory press, box press cigars, etc. all cut the same as a round cigar.

icehog3 10-23-2011 02:28 PM
Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch?
 
I use a cutter about 95% of the time. The exceptions are large ring gauge cigars that seem to be underfilled slightly.

Blak Smyth 10-23-2011 02:32 PM
Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by kelmac07 (Post 1450545)
Cutter all day for me. :D I used to use a punch when I first started, but the tar build up was a big turn-off.
I use a punch mostly because I don't have a good cutter yet. I plan to pick-up a Palio soon. I use a punch on almost everything except torps.
Punch works great unless what Mac said happens.

Bageland2000 10-23-2011 02:40 PM
Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch?
 
I love the way a punched cigar feels vs a cut, and I haven't really experienced the tar build up that others around here have. That's just personal preference though, I can't really say specifically what I like about it, it's just feel.

Dunkel 10-23-2011 03:21 PM
Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch?
 
I cut 99% of the time. I have a Palio but I have a cheap punch, so you see why i cut more.

ApexAZ 10-23-2011 04:51 PM
Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch?
 
I prefer the draw from a cut, but I don't have a decent cutter yet, so I only use it on torpedos. I can't get a clean cut on other shapes. I asked for a xi3 for Christmas :)

thechrisdotcom 10-23-2011 05:10 PM
Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch?
 
I use a cutter. I tried a punch before and I just wasn't used to the feel of the cigar in my mouth.

Stephen 10-23-2011 05:36 PM
Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch?
 
Have a Xikar XV, X8 and a 009. Almost always use the XV.

Bill86 10-23-2011 05:43 PM
Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Don Fernando (Post 1450576)
Punch unless i smoke a torpedo or a lancero
This. But I punch Lanceros too :D

Never had a tar problem.

MrClean 10-23-2011 05:59 PM
Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch?
 
I only have a cutter, every time I think about getting a punch, I end up spending $$ on sticks.
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Boz 10-23-2011 06:03 PM
Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch?
 
I've been using strictly a cutter for awhile but recently picked up a punch after using Bill86's a couple weeks ago. I'm really enjoy the punch now but my cutter was cheap and that may have something to do with it.

Taki 10-23-2011 06:04 PM
Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by kelmac07 (Post 1450545)
Cutter all day for me. :D I used to use a punch when I first started, but the tar build up was a big turn-off.
I love the punch but for reasons stated above I like the cutter as a better option. :tu

theonlybear4CORT 10-23-2011 06:05 PM
Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch?
 
Been on a punch kick since I bought a vector key chain punch for $5
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Lanks85 10-23-2011 06:13 PM
Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch?
 
I use a guillotine everytime, but want to get a punch to see the difference. I wlll have to make this more of a priority.

CigarSquid 10-23-2011 06:17 PM
Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bageland2000 (Post 1450658)
I love the way a punched cigar feels vs a cut, and I haven't really experienced the tar build up that others around here have. That's just personal preference though, I can't really say specifically what I like about it, it's just feel.
Same here. Once I first discovered the punch, On a trip to Mexico.. I was sold.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Lanks85 (Post 1450818)
I use a guillotine everytime, but want to get a punch to see the difference. I wlll have to make this more of a priority.
CI, CBID Always have deals.. For a couple.

Mutombo 10-23-2011 06:29 PM
Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch?
 
I almost exclusively use my v-cut

irratebass 10-23-2011 06:35 PM
Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch?
 
I loved my punch until Scott showed me the way of an awesome cutter, have been using that religiously now.

Sherlockholms 10-23-2011 06:45 PM
Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch?
 
I am a fan of punch. I use to use a cutter, but for some reason when I tried the punch cutter I made a new friend. I love the way the draw is with it, every so often I will use a cutter.

MurphysLaw 10-23-2011 06:49 PM
Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch?
 
I have a punch in my car as a backup, but I don't remember the last time I used it. I use my Palio most of the time, and occasionally break out my Xikar v-cut when the mood strikes me.

Jasonw560 10-24-2011 04:59 AM
Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by kelmac07 (Post 1450545)
Cutter all day for me. :D I used to use a punch when I first started, but the tar build up was a big turn-off.
+1 for me. I stick with cutters. Just ordered a precision cutter, in fact.

w squared 10-24-2011 07:25 AM
Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch?
 
Usually a punch unless it's a figurado....then the cutter.

Zanaspus 10-24-2011 08:56 AM
Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch?
 
I use my Palio each and every time. :banger

brigey57 10-24-2011 10:08 AM
Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sonic04GT (Post 1450540)
What do you use the most or does it vary greatly on the type of cigar?

I bought a punch recently and have only used it once. I think I like the tighter draw more with the punch that with a standard guillotine cutter. But I'm a noob so I don't know what I'm talking about.

I know some cigars, like the Drew Estate Java with a rectangular shape would be very difficult to get a clean cut.

Since you asked...

I use both but it depends greatly on the ring gauge of the cigar or how much smoke and flavor I derive from the brand of cigar. I prefer a cutter but I have clippers, punch, v-cutter, guillotine, and xi-car cutters and generally use the xi-car first and the punch secondarily.

You say you don't know what you're talking about but I think you know what you like and why you like it, so that is the rule that I follow too.

The most important part is you know what you enjoy.

With the Drew cigar I would use the V-cutter to put a nice notch at teh end of the cigar versus a punch, but it's all good. :D

Go for it and enjoy 8-{b}

brigey57 10-24-2011 10:10 AM
Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe (Post 1450551)
I always use them, except when I don't.

Of course... this only happens if I am by myself or with somebody.


:noon
Nice...LOL


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