411 on punch

JD11 · 10-24-2008, 06:59 PM

I'm interested in trying a punch and I need a little info from the masses here . Are there different sizes ? If so what size do you use ? and is 1 type better than another ? I really don't want to spend a lot in case I don't decide to go that route but I'd like to try one..

any and all input is much appreciated... Thanks

TXRebel · 10-24-2008, 07:31 PM

Pick up an inexpensive one from your local B&M or add one to an order that you place online. Then if you decide that you like a punch, you can get a better one. I got one of these from CI.

Don Fernando · 10-25-2008, 11:03 AM

what's the main difference between cutting and punching a cigar? I mean, I know what the difference is, but will it really change the way you enjoy a cigar?

FrequenC · 10-25-2008, 11:52 AM

You will have a tighter draw with a punch, so it's good for cigars with notoriously lose draws. I find that a smoke will last longer with a punch instead of a cut.

What I usually do is punch first, if I find the draw is much too tight then I'll go ahead and snippity-snip-snip.

AriesOpusX · 10-25-2008, 04:52 PM

Grab a .99 cent cheapy first to see if you like it, cigarbid has them up all the time for dirt cheap. Personally I hate them so I'd hate to see you waste a lot of money on something you may never use.

mugwump · 10-25-2008, 05:05 PM

Also check any cigar lighters you have laying around. Even my cheapo has a built-in punch cutter that flips down at the bottom of the lighter.

troutbreath · 10-26-2008, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by mugwump

Also check any cigar lighters you have laying around. Even my cheapo has a built-in punch cutter that flips down at the bottom of the lighter.

What he said. I have the same deal on my lighter, and it's the only punch I use. Works just fine. I use it for larger RG sticks.

AD720 · 10-26-2008, 10:11 AM

I find myself punching more often than not now (except with torpedoes and very small RG cigars). It cuts down on wrapper unraveling for me as I've been keeping my sticks a little on the dry side.

rhythm11 · 10-26-2008, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by FrequenC

You will have a tighter draw with a punch, so it's good for cigars with notoriously lose draws.

I haven't used a punch in a long time so I didn't think of that. I have a bunch of Hoyo's that have a really loose draw and will try a punch on the next one. Thanks!

JD11 · 10-26-2008, 01:48 PM

Thanks guys I will be getting a cheap one . the reason I want to try is because It seema no matter how I cut my Sancho Panza double maddys they unravel a bit..

10-24-2008, 06:59 PM	#1
JD11 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: City of Sin , MASS Posts: 52 Trading: (5)	411 on punch I'm interested in trying a punch and I need a little info from the masses here . Are there different sizes ? If so what size do you use ? and is 1 type better than another ? I really don't want to spend a lot in case I don't decide to go that route but I'd like to try one.. any and all input is much appreciated... Thanks __________________ They're coming to take me away HA HA

10-24-2008, 07:31 PM	#2
TXRebel Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Cary Location: Texas Posts: 1,276 Trading: (12)	Re: 411 on punch Pick up an inexpensive one from your local B&M or add one to an order that you place online. Then if you decide that you like a punch, you can get a better one. I got one of these from CI. __________________ "The government turns every contingency into an excuse for enhancing power in itself."

10-25-2008, 11:03 AM	#3
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Re: 411 on punch what's the main difference between cutting and punching a cigar? I mean, I know what the difference is, but will it really change the way you enjoy a cigar?

10-25-2008, 11:52 AM	#4
FrequenC Look Away! I'm Hideous!! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Alex Location: Vaughan, Ontario Posts: 209 Trading: (9)	Re: 411 on punch You will have a tighter draw with a punch, so it's good for cigars with notoriously lose draws. I find that a smoke will last longer with a punch instead of a cut. What I usually do is punch first, if I find the draw is much too tight then I'll go ahead and snippity-snip-snip. __________________ Cheers! -Alex

10-25-2008, 04:52 PM	#5
AriesOpusX Goodfella Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 215 Trading: (0)	Re: 411 on punch Grab a .99 cent cheapy first to see if you like it, cigarbid has them up all the time for dirt cheap. Personally I hate them so I'd hate to see you waste a lot of money on something you may never use.

10-25-2008, 05:05 PM	#6
mugwump Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Issaquah, WA Posts: 133 Trading: (0)	Re: 411 on punch Also check any cigar lighters you have laying around. Even my cheapo has a built-in punch cutter that flips down at the bottom of the lighter. __________________ Meandering Smoke

10-26-2008, 10:11 AM	#8
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: 411 on punch I find myself punching more often than not now (except with torpedoes and very small RG cigars). It cuts down on wrapper unraveling for me as I've been keeping my sticks a little on the dry side.

10-26-2008, 01:48 PM	#10
JD11 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: City of Sin , MASS Posts: 52 Trading: (5)	Re: 411 on punch Thanks guys I will be getting a cheap one . the reason I want to try is because It seema no matter how I cut my Sancho Panza double maddys they unravel a bit.. __________________ They're coming to take me away HA HA