Cigar Punch Cutter - Several Questions:

JohnnyFlake · 05-03-2011, 05:27 PM

Which is the best buy?

Which is the best, without consideration of cost?

Do they come in different sizes (diameters) or is there one generic size?

What do you use?

jjirons69 · 05-03-2011, 05:39 PM

Got this one - Xikar Wolf Double Punch

It's on my keychain and goes with me. Works very well. Double sided - big for 50+, small for coronas, etc. Still have to clip the small panatellas. Neo magnet in head holds it all together. Amazon for $15, retails around $30-$35. Nothing but praises.

thebayratt · 05-03-2011, 06:11 PM

I got a Xikar 007. Its ok but I prefer a "no-name" retractable punch I got from TinderBox. It was half the cast and seems to cut better and smother.
BUT, I had an issue with the Xikar and it was fixed free in a few weeks.
Xikar = lifetime warranty.

The Bugatti Lighter has two different punch sizes. I use it alot, becasue of the "all in one" design. But the tinderbox one works the best for me.

MurphysLaw · 05-03-2011, 06:54 PM

This question is going to be mostly up to opinion, I'm loving my Palio cutter, don't think I'd ever go back to a Xikar Xi

bobarian · 05-03-2011, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MurphysLaw

This question is going to be mostly up to opinion, I'm loving my Palio cutter, don't think I'd ever go back to a Xikar Xi

Opinion? I think my 3 Palio's make crap PUNCH's!

JohnnyFlake · 05-04-2011, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MurphysLaw

This question is going to be mostly up to opinion, I'm loving my Palio cutter, don't think I'd ever go back to a Xikar Xi

I have two, but that's not what's in question here!

Bill86 · 05-03-2011, 07:48 PM

Me thinks this was a Punch thread.

Xikar 009. I don't like those unscrewable kind of punches. The 009 pulls out and pushes back in, very simple and effective.

thebayratt · 05-03-2011, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill86

Me thinks this was a Punch thread.

Xikar 009. I don't like those unscrewable kind of punches. The 009 pulls out and pushes back in, very simple and effective.

If I had a choice a 007 or a 009, The 009 would be my choice from Xikar punches. Just because of the push/pull fact. Thats why I sent my 007 back; it would unscrew about 1/2 way and get stuck.
The shop didn't have a 009 when I bought the 007 and it was cheaper than anywhere online (at an event).

awsmith4 · 05-04-2011, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill86

Me thinks this was a Punch thread.

Xikar 009. I don't like those unscrewable kind of punches. The 009 pulls out and pushes back in, very simple and effective.

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebayratt

If I had a choice a 007 or a 009, The 009 would be my choice from Xikar punches. Just because of the push/pull fact. Thats why I sent my 007 back; it would unscrew about 1/2 way and get stuck.
The shop didn't have a 009 when I bought the 007 and it was cheaper than anywhere online (at an event).

The 009 is a slick instrument, 9mm may be too big for Coronas and such though but I like to cut those off anyhow

MurphysLaw · 05-03-2011, 07:53 PM

my bad..misread the OP, I do have the Xikar 007 punch that gets the job done, I keep it in my car for when I'm without any other options

05-04-2011, 11:17 AM

The Xikar 007 i have works really well! Its my trusty ol' go to punch!

Subvet642 · 05-04-2011, 01:28 PM

I have a generic, rubberized, retractable punch that I like, but I still use a cutter sometimes. It depends on the vitola.

shilala · 05-04-2011, 01:29 PM

I've had lots of punches, including ones on my lighters. I can say that any of them worked just fine. Some would get the wad stuck in them and had to wait for the next cigar to get it pushed out, I don't like that so much, but it didn't harm how well they worked.
Some were great big clunkity, heavy things that I thought was nonsensical for such a simple tool. Some were a bit big for real small rg cigars, Albert already mentioned that.
Based on the non-existant difference I found between cheap ones and inexpensive ones, I'd suggest you just find one that turns you on and go with that. I really don't think you can miss.
Good Luck!!!

JohnnyFlake · 05-04-2011, 03:21 PM

Lots of good information so far.

My thinking is that I want something with a large punch, to use on the larger ring cigars. I'll probably just use a Palio Cutter on most cigars up to 46/48 ring gauge, but I really don't care to full cut the larger ring gauges 50 on up to 54, which is the largest I care to smoke, at least not to start with, unless there is a problem with the draw.

awsmith4 · 05-04-2011, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyFlake

Lots of good information so far.

My thinking is that I want something with a large punch, to use on the larger ring cigars. I'll probably just use a Palio Cutter on most cigars up to 46/48 ring gauge, but I really don't care to full cut the larger ring gauges 50 on up to 54, which is the largest I care to smoke, at least not to start with, unless there is a problem with the draw.

Then the 009 is a great tool to own. I just got mine and it is perfect for bigger cigars. Used it on a PSD4 and it cut over half the cap out. When I get home I'll snap some pics.

JohnnyFlake · 05-04-2011, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by awsmith4

Then the 009 is a great tool to own. I just got mine and it is perfect for bigger cigars. Used it on a PSD4 and it cut over half the cap out. When I get home I'll snap some pics.

That will help. Thanks!

awsmith4 · 05-04-2011, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyFlake

That will help. Thanks!

The cigar is a 5x50 robusto

Lear31MX · 05-04-2011, 05:02 PM

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=34585
look at this one. I still use it and it works great.

Bill86 · 05-04-2011, 11:38 PM

Albert is right, the 009 works well with larger-ish ring gauge cigars. HOWEVER I do punch CoLa's/Illusione HL's with my 009 and it works just fine. You just have to be a bit careful.

05-03-2011, 05:27 PM	#1
JohnnyFlake Just an old Wiseguy! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: John Location: Henderson, Nevada Posts: 534 Trading: (18)	Cigar Punch Cutter - Several Questions: Which is the best buy? Which is the best, without consideration of cost? Do they come in different sizes (diameters) or is there one generic size? What do you use? __________________ A real man only needs Seven things in his life, Cigars, Women, Guns, Whiskey, Beer, Beans & Bacon!

05-03-2011, 05:39 PM	#2
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: Cigar Punch Cutter - Several Questions: Got this one - Xikar Wolf Double Punch It's on my keychain and goes with me. Works very well. Double sided - big for 50+, small for coronas, etc. Still have to clip the small panatellas. Neo magnet in head holds it all together. Amazon for $15, retails around $30-$35. Nothing but praises. __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

05-03-2011, 06:11 PM	#3
thebayratt Still Watching My Ash Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Shawn Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,326 Trading: (11)	Re: Cigar Punch Cutter - Several Questions: I got a Xikar 007. Its ok but I prefer a "no-name" retractable punch I got from TinderBox. It was half the cast and seems to cut better and smother. BUT, I had an issue with the Xikar and it was fixed free in a few weeks. Xikar = lifetime warranty. The Bugatti Lighter has two different punch sizes. I use it alot, becasue of the "all in one" design. But the tinderbox one works the best for me.

05-03-2011, 06:54 PM	#4
MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: Cigar Punch Cutter - Several Questions: This question is going to be mostly up to opinion, I'm loving my Palio cutter, don't think I'd ever go back to a Xikar Xi __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

05-03-2011, 07:48 PM	#7
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Cigar Punch Cutter - Several Questions: Me thinks this was a Punch thread. Xikar 009. I don't like those unscrewable kind of punches. The 009 pulls out and pushes back in, very simple and effective.

05-03-2011, 07:53 PM	#10
MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: Cigar Punch Cutter - Several Questions: my bad..misread the OP, I do have the Xikar 007 punch that gets the job done, I keep it in my car for when I'm without any other options __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

05-04-2011, 11:17 AM	#11
sleepy84 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigar Punch Cutter - Several Questions: The Xikar 007 i have works really well! Its my trusty ol' go to punch!

05-04-2011, 01:28 PM	#12
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Cigar Punch Cutter - Several Questions: I have a generic, rubberized, retractable punch that I like, but I still use a cutter sometimes. It depends on the vitola. __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

05-04-2011, 01:29 PM	#13
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Cigar Punch Cutter - Several Questions: I've had lots of punches, including ones on my lighters. I can say that any of them worked just fine. Some would get the wad stuck in them and had to wait for the next cigar to get it pushed out, I don't like that so much, but it didn't harm how well they worked. Some were great big clunkity, heavy things that I thought was nonsensical for such a simple tool. Some were a bit big for real small rg cigars, Albert already mentioned that. Based on the non-existant difference I found between cheap ones and inexpensive ones, I'd suggest you just find one that turns you on and go with that. I really don't think you can miss. Good Luck!!! __________________

05-04-2011, 03:21 PM	#14
JohnnyFlake Just an old Wiseguy! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: John Location: Henderson, Nevada Posts: 534 Trading: (18)	Re: Cigar Punch Cutter - Several Questions: Lots of good information so far. My thinking is that I want something with a large punch, to use on the larger ring cigars. I'll probably just use a Palio Cutter on most cigars up to 46/48 ring gauge, but I really don't care to full cut the larger ring gauges 50 on up to 54, which is the largest I care to smoke, at least not to start with, unless there is a problem with the draw. __________________ A real man only needs Seven things in his life, Cigars, Women, Guns, Whiskey, Beer, Beans & Bacon!

05-04-2011, 05:02 PM	#18
Lear31MX Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Anthony Location: Pacific Northwest L.C.D.H. Posts: 451 Trading: (8)	Re: Cigar Punch Cutter - Several Questions: http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=34585 look at this one. I still use it and it works great. __________________ Being still and doing nothing are two very different things.

05-04-2011, 11:38 PM	#19
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Cigar Punch Cutter - Several Questions: Albert is right, the 009 works well with larger-ish ring gauge cigars. HOWEVER I do punch CoLa's/Illusione HL's with my 009 and it works just fine. You just have to be a bit careful.