Shuriken cutter

TXRebel · 07-25-2011, 10:37 AM

Thoughts? Has anyone, that attended the IPCPR, tried one? It is suppose to work on all shapes.

MrOneEyedBoh · 07-25-2011, 10:48 AM

Here is some info on it. Looks pretty cool

http://cigars.about.com/b/2011/07/13...gar-cutter.htm

Sure why fix it if it isn't broke, but it's always cool to try something new.

kelmac07 · 07-25-2011, 11:01 AM

Interesting.

T.G · 07-25-2011, 11:01 AM

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Cigar Tech is introducing a revolutionary new cigar cutter design they are calling "SHURIKEN"("blade hidden in the hand"), otherwise known as a Japanese throwing star. The cutter, which looks like a giant capsule, has 6 razor sharp blades inside that cut slits around the top of the cigar. This allows the smoker to control the draw of their cigar by the amount of pressure applied. The new term for this cutting technique is called "I Draw Technology." The cutter will be available in plastic composite models with a $20.00 SRP, as well as various anodized aluminum models with SRP's ranging from $35.00-$40.00.

"The SHURIKEN cut draws the smoke evenly throughout the cigar, resulting in a cooler, more flavorful smoke," said Belinda Doyle, the founder of Cigar Tech. "It positions the smoke onto the tongue where the most pleasant tastes are experienced, and the draw is controlled by the pressure of your mouth on the slits made by the cutter. It really is amazing to be able to control the draw of virtually any cigar with this unique cut."

Jezus, and I thought the NUB was a gimmicky pos...

I see lots of potential for tar issues due to the nature of the cuts.

Krish the Fish · 07-25-2011, 11:06 AM

We had a rep from the company come by at a cigar event at a B&M near me at the beginning of the summer. He showed us how to use the cutter. You've got to cut into the head of the cigar and then *bite down* on the cap a little bit to open up the slits. It's an interesting cutter, but I prefer guillotines at this point.

Ranger_B · 07-25-2011, 11:11 AM

I have my palio and that cuts everything I need. Look pretty neat though. I do not see this fad picking up though.

neoflex · 07-25-2011, 11:17 AM

I think I will stick to the old tried and true methods.

N2 GOLD · 07-25-2011, 11:45 AM

VERY Interesting...

I wonder if you could get the same results from an exacto knife(razor)??? I'm just say before you pop $20-$40... Do some R&D frist...

07-25-2011, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

I see lots of potential for tar issues due to the nature of the cuts.

Agreed.

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Originally Posted by neoflex

I think I will stick to the old tried and true methods.

Cigar scissors?

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Originally Posted by N2 GOLD

I wonder if you could get the same results from an exacto knife(razor)??? I'm just say before you pop $20-$40... Do some R&D frist...

This says the same thing of any cutter. I've used a box cutter for regular cuts and v-cuts. Some people use a knife for all of their cuts. Why spend $40+ on a Palio, Xikar. or any other cutter? Because they are designed for a purpose. Much as this one is.

I wonder if this thing actually works well. Surely their has been some testing done with it.

Tbagley · 07-25-2011, 12:03 PM

I envision tar balls like one would find on the beach.

BeerAdvocate · 07-25-2011, 12:05 PM

Why re-invite the wheel?

Bill86 · 07-27-2011, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BeerAdvocate

Why re-invite the wheel?

This.

I can see why it might be interesting....but I would not buy one.

I dunno about the tar issues. I punch everything and I've probably punched 400-500 cigars with ZERO tar issues.

I just think this is WAY too gimmicky, I've never smoked a NuB never wanted to. This is the same type deal.

I'll pass.

EDIT I also think looking at the cuts this would definitely not work on a PPP situation. Also it cuts way too low into the cigar, at least IMO.

Ogre · 07-25-2011, 12:13 PM

My Xikar does me vary well. Don't need to try anything new.

TBone · 07-28-2011, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ogre

My Xikar does me vary well. Don't need to try anything new.

I'd agree about the Xikar Mac's works fine as for my Palio I'm having to send number 5 back as the tabs have bent up on it and its to tight causing damage to the cut.

07-27-2011, 07:46 PM

Looks interesting, but I am not I would use that method.

icehog3 · 07-28-2011, 04:59 PM

I would definitely have one of these on hand if they ever perfect a time machine and I can go back to the 70's and smoke a cigar with Bruce Lee.

aaron72 · 07-28-2011, 09:06 PM

I'm a bit surprised how most people don't even want to give it a try. I'd definitely like to give it a try to see if it changes up the flavor of the cigar at all. By keeping pretty much the entire cap on the cigar you might get different flavors by having more of the wrapper in your mouth.

07-28-2011, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by aaron72

I'm a bit surprised how most people don't even want to give it a try. I'd definitely like to give it a try to see if it changes up the flavor of the cigar at all. By keeping pretty much the entire cap on the cigar you might get different flavors by having more of the wrapper in your mouth.

I'd sure like to try one. I don't think I'd dish out $40 without trying one first though. If I had $100 I'd get one for free from CI right now.

Bax · 07-30-2011, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mariogolbee

I'd sure like to try one. I don't think I'd dish out $40 without trying one first though. If I had $100 I'd get one for free from CI right now.

Get it Mario, and if you don't like it you can always use it for that in-home circumcision business you've been looking into

07-31-2011, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bax

Get it Mario, and if you don't like it you can always use it for that in-home circumcision business you've been looking into

Bring it on! Tim, will you be my first customer? I'll give you half off! Get it? Half off?

07-25-2011, 10:37 AM	#1
TXRebel Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Cary Location: Texas Posts: 1,276 Trading: (12)	Shuriken cutter Thoughts? Has anyone, that attended the IPCPR, tried one? It is suppose to work on all shapes. __________________ "The government turns every contingency into an excuse for enhancing power in itself."

07-25-2011, 10:48 AM	#2
MrOneEyedBoh Hon. Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 953 Trading: (30)	Re: Shuriken cutter Here is some info on it. Looks pretty cool http://cigars.about.com/b/2011/07/13...gar-cutter.htm Sure why fix it if it isn't broke, but it's always cool to try something new.

07-25-2011, 11:01 AM	#3
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Shuriken cutter Interesting. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

07-25-2011, 11:06 AM	#5
Krish the Fish Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Krishna Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 164 Trading: (2)	Re: Shuriken cutter We had a rep from the company come by at a cigar event at a B&M near me at the beginning of the summer. He showed us how to use the cutter. You've got to cut into the head of the cigar and then bite down on the cap a little bit to open up the slits. It's an interesting cutter, but I prefer guillotines at this point.

07-25-2011, 11:11 AM	#6
Ranger_B Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Frank Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,321 Trading: (31)	Re: Shuriken cutter I have my palio and that cuts everything I need. Look pretty neat though. I do not see this fad picking up though.

07-25-2011, 11:17 AM	#7
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: Shuriken cutter I think I will stick to the old tried and true methods. __________________

07-25-2011, 11:45 AM	#8
N2 GOLD MIND OVER MATTER... Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: RICO Location: So. CAL 33° 44' 44" N / 117° 52' 0" W Posts: 2,330 Trading: (1)	Re: Shuriken cutter VERY Interesting... I wonder if you could get the same results from an exacto knife(razor)??? I'm just say before you pop $20-$40... Do some R&D frist... __________________ When I want your opinion, I'll give it to ya.

07-25-2011, 12:03 PM	#10
Tbagley Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: Tom Location: South FL Posts: 116 Trading: (0)	Re: Shuriken cutter I envision tar balls like one would find on the beach.

07-25-2011, 12:05 PM	#11
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Re: Shuriken cutter Why re-invite the wheel? __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

07-25-2011, 12:13 PM	#13
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Shuriken cutter My Xikar does me vary well. Don't need to try anything new. __________________

07-27-2011, 07:46 PM	#15
Sherlockholms Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Shuriken cutter Looks interesting, but I am not I would use that method.

07-28-2011, 04:59 PM	#16
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,441 Trading: (60)	Re: Shuriken cutter I would definitely have one of these on hand if they ever perfect a time machine and I can go back to the 70's and smoke a cigar with Bruce Lee. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

07-28-2011, 09:06 PM	#17
aaron72 Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Aaron Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 176 Trading: (4)	Re: Shuriken cutter I'm a bit surprised how most people don't even want to give it a try. I'd definitely like to give it a try to see if it changes up the flavor of the cigar at all. By keeping pretty much the entire cap on the cigar you might get different flavors by having more of the wrapper in your mouth.