Give me your "How to Cut" method - Page 2

BHalbrooks · 03-30-2012, 02:23 AM

Tom... what?

icehog3 · 03-30-2012, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Palio...I try to shave off the wrapper head without any other tobacco being cut. I am usually pretty close when not perfect.

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Originally Posted by BHalbrooks

Tom... what?

In other words, I try to cut off the wrapper part of the cap and nothing else. The piece I cut off is paper thin if I do it right.

Smokin Gator · 03-30-2012, 04:48 AM

My preferred way is to run my pocket knife around the cap and then lift it off.

04-04-2012, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

My preferred way is to run my pocket knife around the cap and then lift it off.

I saw you do this at Epic last year. I have tried to do this and have failed. Maybe at Epic this year you can show me your technique

Smokin Gator · 04-04-2012, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kickerb

I saw you do this at Epic last year. I have tried to do this and have failed. Maybe at Epic this year you can show me your technique

I'd be glad to

MrClean · 03-30-2012, 06:02 AM

I didn't look at the video links (stupid slow connection) so they may have covered this way of doing it.
When I first started, I would lay the cutter on a table, put the cigar in it to cut, takes off the perfect amount most times. For me it was a good way to learn exactly how much to take off.

OLS · 03-30-2012, 06:49 AM

That video that was linked hits a very good point that I am sure not a lot of people starting out know.
The 'flavor' in the smoke is not what is created by combustion. Combustion just makes smoke and very
little flavor is created that way. The flavor comes as the warm smoke passes through and around the
leaves of the bunch and oils are vaporized and some kind of fairy-magic osmosis occurs. The flavors
come mostly from the un-burned tobacco and are merely carried by the smoke to your mouth. That is
why smoking slowly and deliberately is so important. Partly because of the heating up of the entire item,
which is bad, but also because you lessen the time the smoke has to interact with the leaves. This is
also why people recommend the slowest puff rate you can manage and still keep the cigar lit and going.

It's just like the gas pump. There is still gas in the hose when the pump shuts off that never makes it
to your car. You paid for it but did not get it. Luckily, YOU DID get the gas that the LAST guy pumped
into the hose and paid for. So it works out. That smoke remains in the cigar until your next puff and mingles
with the leaves for 30 secs to a minute, picking up flavor. Your puffing draws THAT smoke into your mouth
and delivers flavor while it also loads the cigar with a little smoke that you will enjoy on the next puff.

Wo-ho, blog entry.....

Blak Smyth · 03-30-2012, 07:08 AM

I use a palio around the house and a Cuban Crafters on the go (Don't wanna loose my beloved Palio). I line up the blade with the first cap on the head, make sure the cigar is at a 90 degree angle from the blade and squeeze fast. Test draw an cut another cap line if necessary.

The most important tip for me was to check the 90 degree angle. Often you think you are straight until you look at it.

joeobx · 03-30-2012, 07:55 AM

I try to snip as small a peice of the cap as I can and then test the draw, if its tight I'll snip a little more.

shilala · 03-30-2012, 08:02 AM

If there's one area that really never mattered to me, it's this one. I'll cut a cap with whatever's at hand. If there's nothing at hand, I'll use my teeth.
I do like Xikar xi3 and xi1's, and have a few xi2's in travel humis. The only reason I prefer them is that they don't pinch my hand when I make a cut. I'm clumsy with sliding cutters.
Of all the cutters, my favorite ever are the sliders with the stop in the back and a hole in the center. They measure and cut precisely, handle Beli's nicely, and they're cheap.

Blak Smyth · 03-30-2012, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by shilala

Of all the cutters, my favorite ever are the sliders with the stop in the back and a hole in the center. They measure and cut precisely, handle Beli's nicely, and they're cheap.

Cuban Crafters makes a very affordable, really well made cutter like this

It is my back up to my Palio and it works great.

shilala · 03-30-2012, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

Cuban Crafters makes a very affordable, really well made cutter like this

It is my back up to my Palio and it works great.

I can't tell if that one is all metal, but it's exactly what I was talking about. So far as I'm concerned, it's the perfect design for a cutter. All the rest could go away and I wouldn't miss them a bit. (Except my Spectra Xi3. I wanna keep that one. )

Blak Smyth · 03-30-2012, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by shilala

I can't tell if that one is all metal, but it's exactly what I was talking about. So far as I'm concerned, it's the perfect design for a cutter. All the rest could go away and I wouldn't miss them a bit. (Except my Spectra Xi3. I wanna keep that one. )

Its a plastic housing, I believe they retail for about $15 and well worth it.

BigJPinDC · 03-30-2012, 09:53 AM

Ever since the first time I tried the Wolf inverse-v cutter I haven't gone back. I only have a handful of sticks that are belicosos so I sould use the basic slide cutter for those but it's V-cut for me every time.

jp

irratebass · 03-30-2012, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BigJPinDC

Ever since the first time I tried the Wolf inverse-v cutter I haven't gone back. I only have a handful of sticks that are belicosos so I sould use the basic slide cutter for those but it's V-cut for me every time.

jp

I have a nice V-Cutter that Shilala gifted me, I haven't perfected it yet.

Pseudosacred · 03-30-2012, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BigJPinDC

Ever since the first time I tried the Wolf inverse-v cutter I haven't gone back. I only have a handful of sticks that are belicosos so I sould use the basic slide cutter for those but it's V-cut for me every time.

jp

I have 0 experiance with V's. They kind of intimidate me...for whatever reason...

ApexAZ · 04-04-2012, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Pseudosacred

I have 0 experiance with V's. They kind of intimidate me...for whatever reason...

Same. Never used one. Never really looked at one. I envision it catching the cap and just ripping it off.

BigJPinDC · 04-04-2012, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ApexAZ

Same. Never used one. Never really looked at one. I envision it catching the cap and just ripping it off.

Nope - the inverse-v pulls out instead of chopping through. IT works with nubs and lanceros alike. Give it a try.

xFreebirdx · 04-04-2012, 04:52 PM

shopkins82 · 04-04-2012, 07:54 PM

I like V and Punch here lately, but I keep a basic stainless slide cutter for the few belicosos I have on hand.

03-30-2012, 02:23 AM	#1
BHalbrooks Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: B Location: Texas Posts: 1,122 Trading: (5)	Re: Give me your "How to Cut" method Tom... what?

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03-30-2012, 06:02 AM	#6
MrClean Bald Man Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: KC MO Posts: 2,229 Trading: (28)	Re: Give me your "How to Cut" method I didn't look at the video links (stupid slow connection) so they may have covered this way of doing it. When I first started, I would lay the cutter on a table, put the cigar in it to cut, takes off the perfect amount most times. For me it was a good way to learn exactly how much to take off. __________________ http://jeffcarrollphotos.com Not a photographer, just a dude with a camera. Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

03-30-2012, 06:49 AM	#7
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: Give me your "How to Cut" method That video that was linked hits a very good point that I am sure not a lot of people starting out know. The 'flavor' in the smoke is not what is created by combustion. Combustion just makes smoke and very little flavor is created that way. The flavor comes as the warm smoke passes through and around the leaves of the bunch and oils are vaporized and some kind of fairy-magic osmosis occurs. The flavors come mostly from the un-burned tobacco and are merely carried by the smoke to your mouth. That is why smoking slowly and deliberately is so important. Partly because of the heating up of the entire item, which is bad, but also because you lessen the time the smoke has to interact with the leaves. This is also why people recommend the slowest puff rate you can manage and still keep the cigar lit and going. It's just like the gas pump. There is still gas in the hose when the pump shuts off that never makes it to your car. You paid for it but did not get it. Luckily, YOU DID get the gas that the LAST guy pumped into the hose and paid for. So it works out. That smoke remains in the cigar until your next puff and mingles with the leaves for 30 secs to a minute, picking up flavor. Your puffing draws THAT smoke into your mouth and delivers flavor while it also loads the cigar with a little smoke that you will enjoy on the next puff. Wo-ho, blog entry.....

03-30-2012, 07:08 AM	#8
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Give me your "How to Cut" method I use a palio around the house and a Cuban Crafters on the go (Don't wanna loose my beloved Palio). I line up the blade with the first cap on the head, make sure the cigar is at a 90 degree angle from the blade and squeeze fast. Test draw an cut another cap line if necessary. The most important tip for me was to check the 90 degree angle. Often you think you are straight until you look at it. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

03-30-2012, 07:55 AM	#9
joeobx just playing in the storm Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Joe Location: Fredericksburg. VA VCM Country Posts: 1,117 Trading: (4)	Re: Give me your "How to Cut" method I try to snip as small a peice of the cap as I can and then test the draw, if its tight I'll snip a little more. __________________ it's all fun and games till the flying monkeys show up

03-30-2012, 08:02 AM	#10
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Give me your "How to Cut" method If there's one area that really never mattered to me, it's this one. I'll cut a cap with whatever's at hand. If there's nothing at hand, I'll use my teeth. I do like Xikar xi3 and xi1's, and have a few xi2's in travel humis. The only reason I prefer them is that they don't pinch my hand when I make a cut. I'm clumsy with sliding cutters. Of all the cutters, my favorite ever are the sliders with the stop in the back and a hole in the center. They measure and cut precisely, handle Beli's nicely, and they're cheap. __________________

03-30-2012, 09:53 AM	#14
BigJPinDC Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: JP Location: Nothern Virginia Posts: 75 Trading: (0)	Re: Give me your "How to Cut" method Ever since the first time I tried the Wolf inverse-v cutter I haven't gone back. I only have a handful of sticks that are belicosos so I sould use the basic slide cutter for those but it's V-cut for me every time. jp

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04-04-2012, 07:54 PM	#20
shopkins82 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 222 Trading: (1)	Re: Give me your "How to Cut" method I like V and Punch here lately, but I keep a basic stainless slide cutter for the few belicosos I have on hand.