Cigar Punch

tenbaseg · 08-16-2009, 06:35 AM

I have a Xikar 008 punch. It's has a larger punch than most of the others I've seen. I really like it. I tend to punch smaller RG sticks rather than the larger ones. With a corona size, and the 008 it's almost like cutting the complete cap.

I would say I used it about 40% of the time. It doesn't take the place of the palio.

Ashcan Bill · 08-16-2009, 07:16 AM

I use a Xikar 008 punch probably 90% of the time. The 008 has a fairly large bore that allows a good draw. I also have a couple of cheap punches I use when I'm traveling.

The only problem I run into is when I occasionally leave the house with a torpedo, and forget to bring a cutter with me. I've done that at least three times in the last year.

Those are the times I'm glad I also carry a sharp pocket knife.

As far as the Palio, I have one, use it the other 10% of the time, but usually just prefer a punch. Different strokes, ya know.

08-16-2009, 06:35 AM	#1
tenbaseg Saying no to daily deals! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Garrett Location: Masshole Nation Posts: 1,094 Trading: (40)	Re: Cigar Punch I have a Xikar 008 punch. It's has a larger punch than most of the others I've seen. I really like it. I tend to punch smaller RG sticks rather than the larger ones. With a corona size, and the 008 it's almost like cutting the complete cap. I would say I used it about 40% of the time. It doesn't take the place of the palio.

08-16-2009, 07:16 AM	#2
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,904 Trading: (6)	Re: Cigar Punch I use a Xikar 008 punch probably 90% of the time. The 008 has a fairly large bore that allows a good draw. I also have a couple of cheap punches I use when I'm traveling. The only problem I run into is when I occasionally leave the house with a torpedo, and forget to bring a cutter with me. I've done that at least three times in the last year. Those are the times I'm glad I also carry a sharp pocket knife. As far as the Palio, I have one, use it the other 10% of the time, but usually just prefer a punch. Different strokes, ya know.