Punch or Cut?

[cort]

Gotta go with the trusty CUT

cut or bite.

[jquirit]

The first time I started smoking cigars (about 10 years ago for about a year) I was using a punch strictly. When started smoking cigars again (about 2 years ago) I was using only cutters. Now, I've been experimenting with punches to increase some draw resistance.

But, by and large, I'm a cut kinda guy.

[Coz77]

Ive been punching a lot lately...I have a Xikar Wolf, the 2 size punches are perfect for Petite Coronas right through the Toro size.

Well now feeling like the village/Asylum idiot I have heard the term punch but never really looked at what it meant.

I have always used the Palio cutter but I am in the market for a newer one, mine doesnt seem like it cuts like I want it to.

Open for suggestions/PM's on new cutters/or my Palio.


Now going back to studying cigars,


Jason

[Scottw]

I cut 99 % of the time. I have used the V-cut, don;t like the punch (tar buildup) I stick with the cut.

[rack04]

Cut 100% of the time. Actually I've never smoked a cigar that's been punched. Though I comtemplated buying a punch when I was doing alot of flying.

Originally Posted by Coz77

Ive been punching a lot lately...I have a Xikar Wolf, the 2 size punches are perfect for Petite Coronas right through the Toro size.

I use that same punch all the time. I rarely straight cut a cigar unless it's a piramide or figurado.

I really like a punch cut but I have found the key is using/finding the right size. Also if you do not have the punch centered on the cap when you cut, it can cause an uneven burn. I realized this after observing a few times that the side the opening was closer to was burning farther down.

[BamBam]

Straight Cut...although I keep a punch for the golf course

Punch, cut, bite....decisions..decisions..decisions.

[Starscream]

Originally Posted by tobii3

I'm Jewish.....do the math.....

Originally Posted by jquirit

The first time I started smoking cigars (about 10 years ago for about a year) I was using a punch strictly. When started smoking cigars again (about 2 years ago) I was using only cutters. Now, I've been experimenting with punches to increase some draw resistance.

But, by and large, I'm a cut kinda guy.

Sums it up exactly for me!

Started with a punch, now cut almost everything. A friend of mine usually smokes cigars in his garage, where his favorite cutter is located. Yeah, he uses a coping saw, no joke, a coping saw!!

I went through a punch phase where I'd punch my cigars in a figure 8 (i.e. two punches). Once I learned out to properly cut a cigar I stopped punching and strictly cut using my Xikar. I have a punch on the end of my Prometheus that I usually offer to friends but don't use myself anymore.

I haven't punched since the last time when the concentration about made me sick. I guillotine or rarely v-notch.

[CasaDooley]

Cut 90%
Punch 10%
Smoke 100%

I use both. Depends on what I'm smoking, if it's a decent size rg and not a belicoso I usually use a punch if it's not I cut.

Kfish

[dunng]

I cut with my Palio... but I should break out the V cutter.

[md4958]

Cut

[md4958]

Originally Posted by Molarman777

I have always used the Palio cutter but I am in the market for a newer one, mine doesnt seem like it cuts like I want it to.

Open for suggestions/PM's on new cutters/or my Palio.

Jason

From what I understand the Palio has a lifetime warranty. Go into a b&m that sells Palio and they will swap it out for a new one. if Mark (OpusX at CS) was here, he could provide you with more details (Mark is co-owner of Palio and a good BOLT)

[Boobar]

Since getting my Palio, cutting is the only way I go.