Cigar Cutting 101 - In Pictures -

[RGD.]

As it's always a topic of how to cut your cigar - I thought I'd show you how I do it all. First up is the cutters I will be using and the volunteer smokes -
My youngest daughter helped by taking the pictures - not bad for her first time using my camera.



In this picture is what I consider the best way to learn to cut the correct amount off. Now I am using an XiKar here but most all cutters will work the same way. Start by opening your cutter and laying it flat on a surface.



Now insert your smoke directly into the center - then snap the cutter shut.



You should end up with a perfectly cut smoke ready to enjoy.



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[RGD.]

For the next cut we will prepare a torpedo shape cigar. Here I am using the Palio.



Inserting the tip into the cutter somewhere between 1/4" to maybe 3/8". Remember that you can always cut off more if the draw is not good enough for you.



Ready to go!

[RGD.]

Again using the Palio we will do a traditional cut. Just like the first example except no table.



What I am trying to do is to just take off the cap - and nothing more.



Mission accomplished!



Notice how thin the slice is. Again if you have a bad draw you could either re-cut or grab your Henry's Tool -

[RGD.]

And lastly is the punch. Mine is made by Donatus Solingen - it contains two sizes of cutters. You simply twist the end cap to get whatever size that you need.



I grasp and cradle the cigar in my left hand, and using my thumb as a guide, position the cutter against it.



Once I get it where I want it then it's a simple twist. I normally go clockwise with slight pressure as it cuts into it. With a little practice you can feel when it goes throught the cap.



Once through the cap, a slight wiggle and the cut part simply falls right on out.





And there ya go. I'm sure everyone has a favorite cutter and technique - but those are mine.

Good luck with it all!


Ron

Great pictures and info. Thanks for the tutorial.

[Mugen910]

Originally Posted by dccraft

Great pictures and info. Thanks for the tutorial.

[68TriShield]

Thanks for posting this Ron!

[Wolfgang]

WOW! I have been doing it wrong the whole time!!! I have been using my teeth

Great thread. Love the pictures

[Coz77]

I remeber this thread...fantastic post...should be a sticky!

Hey RGD...Put your florist foam to bead conversion post up too! I followed that one step by step to convert my creedos.

Cool tutorial Ron!

Originally Posted by Wolfgang

WOW! I have been doing it wrong the whole time!!! I have been using my teeth

Great thread. Love the pictures

rofl!

[RGD.]

Originally Posted by Coz77

I remeber this thread...fantastic post...should be a sticky!

Hey RGD...Put your florist foam to bead conversion post up too! I followed that one step by step to convert my creedos.

Fixin to get ready to . . .


Ron

[zmancbr]

Nice tutorial!

Thanks! - I've been cutting off too much ...

[Rabidsquirrel]

Thanks, I've been looking for something like this.

[FriskyDingo]

Way to go RGD! Thanks for the info!

[BlackDog]

Thanks for the tutorial. I use the table top method with my Xikar too.

[Jay Hemingway]

nice work here.

Very awesome, glad you posted this...next up.... V cut?

Looks familiar

[elderboy02]

That is awesome sir! Thanks for posting this. Where can you buy that punch cutter at? Mine is a cheapo that makes too small of a hole.