Cut or Punch

Sr Mike · 02-13-2010, 07:24 PM

I was looking at these two cigars today and was thinking about what others may prefer, cut the cap or use a punch? One of these days I may get around to smoking the top pictured cigar, I have had it for two years but cannot seem to find the desire to smoke it, there is just something different about it that keeps me away.

icehog3 · 02-13-2010, 07:31 PM

Palio.

Mark · 02-13-2010, 07:32 PM

Are you lighting those sticks with a zippo?

+1 for palio

Blueface · 02-13-2010, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Palio.

markem · 02-13-2010, 07:45 PM

Them RAs are smoking great (well, mine are

)

I prefer a cutter (palio, Palio, PALIO!) but have used a punch on many occasions in the past. Can't bring myself to use my teeth - I am too much money invested in them

Razorhog · 02-13-2010, 08:18 PM

Palio. Expensive but worth every cent.

Mr.Erskine · 02-13-2010, 08:19 PM

I cut... I've never used a punch, although I have considered getting one.

Chris. · 02-13-2010, 08:25 PM

I cut anything below 50rg. everything else with a round cap gets punched

Smokin Gator · 02-13-2010, 08:26 PM

I punch everything with a triple cap. I cut everything else!!

kelmac07 · 02-13-2010, 08:29 PM

+1 for cut with a Palio!!

stearns · 02-13-2010, 08:41 PM

cut everything with the palio unless theres damage to the cap and a cut could unravel the wrapper, then i punch, but thats about it. palio for life

stearns

Savor the Stick · 02-13-2010, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

I punch everything with a triple cap. I cut everything else!!

Interesting!

I punch only when necessary, when cutting could cause the cigar to unravel. Short caps, or sloppily applied ones for example.

Razorhog · 02-13-2010, 08:49 PM

Don't own a punch, wouldn't have a clue how to use one.

dunng · 02-13-2010, 08:51 PM

Palio...

maverickdrinker · 02-13-2010, 09:28 PM

Palio!!!!!!!

JJG · 02-13-2010, 09:33 PM

I use a box cutter and gently shave off the cap like I'm peeling a potato.

Ferrari5180 · 02-13-2010, 10:52 PM

I usually use a punch, but lately I have been enjoying using a cutter. My friend, it is all about preference. Do what you like best. I would actually keep both on hand and use them each accordingly to the stick being smoked.

RightAJ · 02-13-2010, 10:54 PM

Palio or Xikar... which ever I grab first! I am in love with both and couldn't choose if I had to- they're like children

for the Zippo, brother!

aj

CasaDooley · 02-13-2010, 11:23 PM

I cut, therefore I am.

Gary · 02-13-2010, 11:26 PM

I've been using the punch on my Vector lighter....love it.

View Poll Results: Cut or Punch
Cut	112	74.17%
Punch	35	23.18%
Bite	4	2.65%
Voters: 151. You may not vote on this poll

02-13-2010, 07:24 PM	#1
Sr Mike As Is Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: EBFE Posts: 657 Trading: (6)	Cut or Punch I was looking at these two cigars today and was thinking about what others may prefer, cut the cap or use a punch? One of these days I may get around to smoking the top pictured cigar, I have had it for two years but cannot seem to find the desire to smoke it, there is just something different about it that keeps me away.

02-13-2010, 07:31 PM	#2
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,441 Trading: (60)	Re: Cut or Punch Palio. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

02-13-2010, 07:32 PM	#3
Mark Tarheel. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Chapel Hill, NC Posts: 407 Trading: (1)	Re: Cut or Punch Are you lighting those sticks with a zippo? +1 for palio

02-13-2010, 07:45 PM	#5
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,625 Trading: (47)	Re: Cut or Punch Them RAs are smoking great (well, mine are ) I prefer a cutter (palio, Palio, PALIO!) but have used a punch on many occasions in the past. Can't bring myself to use my teeth - I am too much money invested in them __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

02-13-2010, 08:18 PM	#6
Razorhog Feeling at Home Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Beau Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 600 Trading: (4)	Re: Cut or Punch Palio. Expensive but worth every cent.

02-13-2010, 08:19 PM	#7
Mr.Erskine Looking up Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Benjamin Location: Dover, DE Posts: 297 Trading: (1)	Re: Cut or Punch I cut... I've never used a punch, although I have considered getting one. __________________ Cornbread... Ain't nothin' wrong with that.

02-13-2010, 08:25 PM	#8
Chris. PSHC! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,842 Trading: (25)	Re: Cut or Punch I cut anything below 50rg. everything else with a round cap gets punched

02-13-2010, 08:26 PM	#9
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: Cut or Punch I punch everything with a triple cap. I cut everything else!! __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

02-13-2010, 08:29 PM	#10
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Cut or Punch +1 for cut with a Palio!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

02-13-2010, 08:41 PM	#11
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,391 Trading: (50)	Re: Cut or Punch cut everything with the palio unless theres damage to the cap and a cut could unravel the wrapper, then i punch, but thats about it. palio for life stearns __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

02-13-2010, 08:49 PM	#13
Razorhog Feeling at Home Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Beau Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 600 Trading: (4)	Re: Cut or Punch Don't own a punch, wouldn't have a clue how to use one.

02-13-2010, 08:51 PM	#14
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: Cut or Punch Palio... __________________ MassHole Banter

02-13-2010, 09:28 PM	#15
maverickdrinker I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: art Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 2,590 Trading: (15)	Re: Cut or Punch Palio!!!!!!!

02-13-2010, 09:33 PM	#16
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: Cut or Punch I use a box cutter and gently shave off the cap like I'm peeling a potato.

02-13-2010, 10:52 PM	#17
Ferrari5180 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 433 Trading: (0)	Re: Cut or Punch I usually use a punch, but lately I have been enjoying using a cutter. My friend, it is all about preference. Do what you like best. I would actually keep both on hand and use them each accordingly to the stick being smoked.

02-13-2010, 10:54 PM	#18
RightAJ Here Franky Franky Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: aj Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 915 Trading: (3)	Re: Cut or Punch Palio or Xikar... which ever I grab first! I am in love with both and couldn't choose if I had to- they're like children for the Zippo, brother! aj __________________ My Blog-> ajstogies.blogspot.com Beer Blog->thehopscribe.blogspot.com

02-13-2010, 11:23 PM	#19
CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	Re: Cut or Punch I cut, therefore I am. __________________ *Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers*

02-13-2010, 11:26 PM	#20
Gary waiting for my next smoke Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Gary Location: Capitola Posts: 207 Trading: (0)	Re: Cut or Punch I've been using the punch on my Vector lighter....love it. __________________