Palio Question - Cracked Heads

BlackDog · 09-13-2009, 02:24 PM

I seem to crack the heads of probably 50 percent or more of my cigars when I cut them. My Palio seems to function properly, but this is an annoying problem. The blades should be plenty sharp since it's only a few months old. Seems to occur on any cigar, whether NC or CC, so it can't be the stick. Any suggestions for me? Operator error?
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Whee · 09-13-2009, 02:34 PM

I tend to moisten the cap before cutting most times. Just as if I was checking the draw, just a little slaiva and then cut. Softens up the dry sticks, and minimizes unraveling for me, if I miss cut.

09-13-2009, 02:35 PM

You might be cutting too slow. Just line it up and quickly cut it. Also your cigars could be too dry, the cap area seems to get it the worst in my experience.

pnoon · 09-13-2009, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackDog

I seem to crack the heads of probably 50 percent or more of my cigars when I cut them. My Palio seems to function properly, but this is an annoying problem. The blades should be plenty sharp since it's only a few months old. Seems to occur on any cigar, whether NC or CC, so it can't be the stick. Any suggestions for me? Operator error?
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Next time you're herfing with someone, you cut their cigar. If it cuts fine, it's your cigars. If not, it could be your method of cutting or the cutter itself. Let your smoking buddies cut one of their own cigars. If still a problem, then its the cutter. If not, it's how you're using the cutter.

kenstogie · 09-13-2009, 02:51 PM

good deductive reasoning /\

AD720 · 09-13-2009, 03:10 PM

Are you putting your finger over the "horn"?

IE thumb inside one opening, middle finger inside the other and index finger on the "horn".

I started using that method to hold it and it cuts a lot better like that.

bobarian · 09-13-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by illinoishoosier

I tend to moisten the cap before cutting most times. Just as if I was checking the draw, just a little slaiva and then cut. Softens up the dry sticks, and minimizes unraveling for me, if I miss cut.

I also moisten the head before cutting. It seems to help the blades slide and not pull at the cap.

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Next time you're herfing with someone, you cut their cigar. If it cuts fine, it's your cigars. If not, it could be your method of cutting or the cutter itself. Let your smoking buddies cut one of their own cigars. If still a problem, then its the cutter. If not, it's how you're using the cutter.

Wise words from the aged one.

vankleekkw · 09-13-2009, 03:34 PM

How deep are you cutting? I only take the top cap off and have no issues. I also moisten the cap prior to cutting.

kenstogie · 09-13-2009, 03:35 PM

I think you need to be decisive when cutting your cigars. No guessing. Make sure your fingers are out of the way and do it.

09-13-2009, 03:51 PM

I can't really say anymore than what everyone else has suggested....try them all my friend!

kelmac07 · 09-13-2009, 06:07 PM

Warren...send me your cigars so I can inspect them and make sure nothing is wrong with them.

Col. Kurtz · 09-13-2009, 06:40 PM

I agree with moistening the cap before cutting. Seems to make them more pliable and less susceptible to damage.

Cheers!

09-13-2009, 09:14 PM

But only do it and than use your "own personal" cutter, never do that with a B&M's cutter.

Just like the people who physically touch the bottom of their noses when sniffing a cigar (I have always hated that myself) and put it back in the box....think cold and flu season....would you want to be the one that end's up buying that cigar!

icehog3 · 09-13-2009, 09:25 PM

As Peter implied, sounds like your cigars might be a bit dry. I would check the accuracy of my hygrometer if it were me.

Scottw · 09-13-2009, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by illinoishoosier

I tend to moisten the cap before cutting most times. Just as if I was checking the draw, just a little slaiva and then cut. Softens up the dry sticks, and minimizes unraveling for me, if I miss cut.

The problem with this is the additional cuts on other cigars, I had someone ask me for my cutter today after gobbing all over his RP Decade. I told him to dry the end of the stick before putting my cutter all over the soppy stick. He seemed offended but I don't want his slobber on my next smoke so I don't reccommend "salivating" it up. Cut faster, especially with a Palio. No reason to be butchering cigars with it.

CasaDooley · 09-13-2009, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Next time you're herfing with someone, you cut their cigar. If it cuts fine, it's your cigars. If not, it could be your method of cutting or the cutter itself. Let your smoking buddies cut one of their own cigars. If still a problem, then its the cutter. If not, it's how you're using the cutter.

I concur with the "Peter Principal".

eber · 09-14-2009, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by illinoishoosier

I tend to moisten the cap before cutting most times. Just as if I was checking the draw, just a little slaiva and then cut. Softens up the dry sticks, and minimizes unraveling for me, if I miss cut.

I do the same thing, no more cracked heads

09-13-2009, 02:24 PM	#1
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Palio Question - Cracked Heads I seem to crack the heads of probably 50 percent or more of my cigars when I cut them. My Palio seems to function properly, but this is an annoying problem. The blades should be plenty sharp since it's only a few months old. Seems to occur on any cigar, whether NC or CC, so it can't be the stick. Any suggestions for me? Operator error? Posted via Mobile Device

09-13-2009, 02:34 PM	#2
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Re: Palio Question - Cracked Heads I tend to moisten the cap before cutting most times. Just as if I was checking the draw, just a little slaiva and then cut. Softens up the dry sticks, and minimizes unraveling for me, if I miss cut. __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

09-13-2009, 02:35 PM	#3
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Palio Question - Cracked Heads You might be cutting too slow. Just line it up and quickly cut it. Also your cigars could be too dry, the cap area seems to get it the worst in my experience.

09-13-2009, 02:51 PM	#5
kenstogie following the whiterabbit Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,325 Trading: (3)	Re: Palio Question - Cracked Heads good deductive reasoning /\ __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

09-13-2009, 03:10 PM	#6
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: Palio Question - Cracked Heads Are you putting your finger over the "horn"? IE thumb inside one opening, middle finger inside the other and index finger on the "horn". I started using that method to hold it and it cuts a lot better like that. __________________

09-13-2009, 03:34 PM	#8
vankleekkw Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Kris Location: Round Lake, IL Posts: 136 Trading: (3)	Re: Palio Question - Cracked Heads How deep are you cutting? I only take the top cap off and have no issues. I also moisten the cap prior to cutting.

09-13-2009, 03:35 PM	#9
kenstogie following the whiterabbit Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,325 Trading: (3)	Re: Palio Question - Cracked Heads I think you need to be decisive when cutting your cigars. No guessing. Make sure your fingers are out of the way and do it. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

09-13-2009, 03:51 PM	#10
SkinsFanLarry Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Palio Question - Cracked Heads I can't really say anymore than what everyone else has suggested....try them all my friend!

09-13-2009, 06:07 PM	#11
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Palio Question - Cracked Heads Warren...send me your cigars so I can inspect them and make sure nothing is wrong with them. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

09-13-2009, 06:40 PM	#12
Col. Kurtz Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jerry Location: South Appleton Posts: 1,839 Trading: (26)	Re: Palio Question - Cracked Heads I agree with moistening the cap before cutting. Seems to make them more pliable and less susceptible to damage. Cheers! __________________ Artillery Lends Dignity to What Would Otherwise Be a Vulgar Brawl

09-13-2009, 09:14 PM	#13
SkinsFanLarry Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Palio Question - Cracked Heads But only do it and than use your "own personal" cutter, never do that with a B&M's cutter. Just like the people who physically touch the bottom of their noses when sniffing a cigar (I have always hated that myself) and put it back in the box....think cold and flu season....would you want to be the one that end's up buying that cigar!

09-13-2009, 09:25 PM	#14
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,251 Trading: (60)	Re: Palio Question - Cracked Heads As Peter implied, sounds like your cigars might be a bit dry. I would check the accuracy of my hygrometer if it were me. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!