"V" Cut vs. Flat Cut

BlackDog · 09-09-2016, 05:18 PM

For those who use them, why do you prefer a "V" cut to a flat cut? I can't recall ever smoking a "V" cut cigar. I think I'd like to try it, and know my local B&M has a "V" cutter to use. Just curious what opinions are on them. I still have many cigars from the Big Sale of 2008 that have tight draws, and am wondering if a "V" cut may help open them up.

T.G · 09-09-2016, 05:27 PM

I never noticed much of a difference between the two other than v-cuts seemed to tar up more, but were less likely to cause the wrapper to unravel

AdamJoshua · 09-09-2016, 05:45 PM

Never really liked the V cut for some reason, call it mouth feel.

I actually like to use a punch now and then though.

heyferg · 09-09-2016, 07:16 PM

I use the V cut every now and then to mix things up, but I don't really notice a difference.

Ogre · 09-09-2016, 07:31 PM

I will use the Vcut or punch for larger ring sizes, all others I go flat

Ripplingh2o · 09-09-2016, 10:31 PM

With my minimal experience I prefer the V-cut because more of the cap is retained & I seem to get a better bite on the cigar. Of the two V-cutters, I much prefer the one with the inverted blades since it cuts significantly more clean & crisp. Resulting draw is just as good as a flat cut and if I want it open more I can cut a second "V" which becomes a + or X cut.

T.G · 09-10-2016, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Ripplingh2o

Of the two V-cutters, I much prefer the one with the inverted blades since it cuts significantly more clean & crisp. Resulting draw is just as good as a flat cut and if I want it open more I can cut a second "V" which becomes a + or X cut.

Very true, the Xikar/Wolf v-cutters cutters where the cut starts at the base of the triangle / tip of the cap and progresses inward towards the apex (vs starting at the apex and cutting outward) do tend to be much cleaner cuts.

ujponds · 09-10-2016, 12:27 PM

I have a table top cutter with 2 flat cut options and 2 v cut options, I almost always use the smaller v cut. To me it seems like it gives an easier pull and they seem to burn more evenly.

Ripplingh2o · 09-10-2016, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

Very true, the Xikar/Wolf v-cutters...

Didn't know if I should identify manufacturers, but my Xikar V-cutter is superb!

T.G · 09-10-2016, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ripplingh2o

Didn't know if I should identify manufacturers, but my Xikar V-cutter is superb!

No problem with mentioning manufacturers or non-Cuban cigar vendors here, unlike many other boards, no sponsorship/advertisements are accepted here.

AdamJoshua · 09-10-2016, 02:10 PM

So my real question here would be is the V cut any different on a cigar with a TC, how does a cigar with TC hold up against one without, I'm assuming they are fairly close?

T.G · 09-10-2016, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamJoshua

So my real question here would be is the V cut any different on a cigar with a TC, how does a cigar with TC hold up against one without, I'm assuming they are fairly close?

Triple Cap?

I never noticed any difference.

RevSmoke · 09-10-2016, 05:33 PM

I really like my punch cut, but that wasn't the question.

bmayyy · 09-13-2016, 08:49 AM

As stated above, I use a V cut to change things up or on larger ring gauges.

tsolomon · 09-13-2016, 10:30 AM

I like a V cut with smaller RG cigars and I will often use it on larger RG cigars that have a tight draw after making a straight cut.

Cigar Fan 29 · 10-07-2016, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by tsolomon

I like a V cut with smaller RG cigars and I will often use it on larger RG cigars that have a tight draw after making a straight cut.

You could easily avoid having to do that additional V cut by using the PerfecDraw -- far more effective too.

icehog3 · 10-07-2016, 11:36 PM

If you are referring to the Shuriken, I have used it, and I was not impressed.

pnoon · 10-07-2016, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

If you are referring to the Shuriken, I have used it, and I was not impressed.

Just a marketing gimmick.

Cigar Fan 29 · 10-08-2016, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

If you are referring to the Shuriken, I have used it, and I was not impressed.

No idea what a Shuriken is. It is the PerfecDraw. Google it.

Porch Dweller · 10-08-2016, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Cigar Fan 29

No idea what a Shuriken is. It is the PerfecDraw. Google it.

What you're referring to is the Shuriken PerfectDraw. You may also feel free to Google it.

You should head to the New Members section and post an introduction to let us know a little about you. Because - speaking only for myself - it's a bit odd that you joined us last night and have made three posts, all of them advocating the SHURIKEN PerfectDraw.

09-09-2016, 05:18 PM	#1
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	"V" Cut vs. Flat Cut For those who use them, why do you prefer a "V" cut to a flat cut? I can't recall ever smoking a "V" cut cigar. I think I'd like to try it, and know my local B&M has a "V" cutter to use. Just curious what opinions are on them. I still have many cigars from the Big Sale of 2008 that have tight draws, and am wondering if a "V" cut may help open them up. __________________ "We live in the good of this."

09-09-2016, 05:27 PM	#2
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: "V" Cut vs. Flat Cut I never noticed much of a difference between the two other than v-cuts seemed to tar up more, but were less likely to cause the wrapper to unravel

09-09-2016, 05:45 PM	#3
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: "V" Cut vs. Flat Cut Never really liked the V cut for some reason, call it mouth feel. I actually like to use a punch now and then though.

09-09-2016, 07:16 PM	#4
heyferg Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2014 First Name: Larry aka Hollywood Location: SoCal Posts: 641 Trading: (6)	Re: "V" Cut vs. Flat Cut I use the V cut every now and then to mix things up, but I don't really notice a difference.

09-09-2016, 07:31 PM	#5
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: "V" Cut vs. Flat Cut I will use the Vcut or punch for larger ring sizes, all others I go flat __________________

09-09-2016, 10:31 PM	#6
Ripplingh2o MSG, U.S. Army Retired Join Date: Sep 2016 First Name: Robb Location: Northern Minnesota Posts: 42 Trading: (0)	Re: "V" Cut vs. Flat Cut With my minimal experience I prefer the V-cut because more of the cap is retained & I seem to get a better bite on the cigar. Of the two V-cutters, I much prefer the one with the inverted blades since it cuts significantly more clean & crisp. Resulting draw is just as good as a flat cut and if I want it open more I can cut a second "V" which becomes a + or X cut.

09-10-2016, 12:27 PM	#8
ujponds Homer Joe Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Mark Location: New York Posts: 238 Trading: (2)	Re: "V" Cut vs. Flat Cut I have a table top cutter with 2 flat cut options and 2 v cut options, I almost always use the smaller v cut. To me it seems like it gives an easier pull and they seem to burn more evenly.

09-10-2016, 02:10 PM	#11
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: "V" Cut vs. Flat Cut So my real question here would be is the V cut any different on a cigar with a TC, how does a cigar with TC hold up against one without, I'm assuming they are fairly close?

09-10-2016, 05:33 PM	#13
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,861 Trading: (51)	Re: "V" Cut vs. Flat Cut I really like my punch cut, but that wasn't the question. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

09-13-2016, 08:49 AM	#14
bmayyy Just in from the Storm Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 39 Trading: (0)	Re: "V" Cut vs. Flat Cut As stated above, I use a V cut to change things up or on larger ring gauges.

09-13-2016, 10:30 AM	#15
tsolomon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 1,246 Trading: (31)	Re: "V" Cut vs. Flat Cut I like a V cut with smaller RG cigars and I will often use it on larger RG cigars that have a tight draw after making a straight cut.

10-07-2016, 11:36 PM	#17
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: "V" Cut vs. Flat Cut If you are referring to the Shuriken, I have used it, and I was not impressed. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!