What kind of cutter/punch do you use? - Page 2

11-17-2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by TripleF

SilverFox turned me on to using a Kershaw Onion assisted opening knife to slice off the a smidgen of the cap.

In the past I used a knife point to cut a hole in the cap kind of the way a punch would. Today I tried using the blade of a belt knife I have. I rolled the cap over the blade to get through the wrapped, then was able to slice through the binder/filler. It worked pretty good but requires a sharp knife. I think this could also present problems if the stick was dry and brittle.

11-17-2009, 10:33 AM

I almost always use a V cutter. Sometimes I put 2 V's on the larger RG smokes. Habit I guess.

BigAsh · 11-17-2009, 12:49 PM

was primarily a punch for yeays, mainly because it was built into my lighter (Nice triple soft flame Colibri).....now use my Palio with great success

Opusfxd · 11-17-2009, 10:51 PM

Well I used to use a Palio. But I can't find it now.

Now I'm back to the quality cheap ones I've come across that have served me well.

RightAJ · 11-18-2009, 02:18 PM

My trusty Xikar or the more recent Palio (from SmokeyJoe)... both work awesome!

Never liked the V cut and not a fan of the punch either. I like classic stuff

aj

Kreth · 11-17-2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dccraft

I almost always use a V cutter. Sometimes I put 2 V's on the larger RG smokes. Habit I guess.

Just out of curiosity, having never used a V cutter: do you do two cuts side by side, or at right angles to make an X?
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madwilliamflint · 11-17-2009, 12:55 PM

I use a punch by default. Cheapy keyring one. It's just fine. With particularly tough wrappers I just twist it and let the blade do the work. If I'm patient (big if) I don't have any problems. I use a plain old double-bladed guillotine for my Mac Mad Ascots and other quickies.

Those guitar pick looking thingies look interesting though, I may make one or two of them (having a surplus of heavy gauge guitar picks to start with.)

Zanaspus · 11-17-2009, 02:05 PM

I used to punch all my sticks. Then I bought a Palio....

dox47 · 11-17-2009, 02:29 PM

I have a cheapy combo v/guillotine that I usually stick in my pocket, plus a punch on my keyring. Typically I punch larger RG cigars, especially shorter ones like robustos, I feel that the constriction of the punched hole creates a more concentrated flavor and can improve the draw of a loose stick. Also, if the draw is tight after punching, it's no sweat to snip a little more off with the guillotine, ditto the v-cutter for that. I find myself using the V quite often on the longer vitolas in the 50 RG range, I like the way the V-cut preserves the shape of the cap and gives me a little more to hold onto with my teeth from time to time. Also, with a smaller cigar it's fairly easy to make a V-cut and subtly reshape the tip into something resembling the LFD Chisel tip, which I find highly desirable.

11-17-2009, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by madwilliamflint

Those guitar pick looking thingies look interesting though, I may make one or two of them (having a surplus of heavy gauge guitar picks to start with.)

Not sure what you are talking about. Got a pic or link?

kgoings · 11-17-2009, 06:43 PM

In the past I used a punch.

Then I bought a Palio, Fantastic! It doesn't ruin the head of even the most delicate cigars (like the punch has a tendency to do)

Never even SEEN a V cut.

TonySmith · 11-17-2009, 06:47 PM

With a smaller rg cigar 44-46 I'll use a cheap punch. Otherwise I use a palio, gifted from Dragonman. The palio is a must for torpedoes. In a pinch I'll use my pocket knife to cut the cap, it takes a sharp knife.

md4958 · 11-17-2009, 02:40 PM

no particular order
Xikar Multi-tool
Palio
Tiffany Punch (that one was a gift)

11-17-2009, 03:50 PM

I use a cheapy punch cutter on most cigars larger than 54 RG. On torpedos or small RG cigars, I use a guillotine cutter. No name brand that I can see, but seems to work ok. Silver all metal, seen in some of my cigar photos. Maybe I can pick up a nicer cutter in the near future.

14holestogie · 11-17-2009, 03:57 PM

I use a cheap bullet shaped punch most of the time to keep most of the cap intact.

I also have a Colibri cutter (gifted by my lady) that I reach for because it's convenient when I need to snip the cap off.

Palio burl cutter was my latest aquisition, but that only comes out at herfs and other times the chance of losing it are low.

Smokin Gator · 11-17-2009, 03:48 PM

I use a punch most of the time. I have a couple of nice Xikar ones, but I started using the cheap ones with the rubberized sides from Cbid and am hooked. The are sharp and cut a smaller hole than the Xikars. Like Shawn said... it keeps the tobacco bits out of my mouth.

For torps and pigtails I use a Xikar or a Palio depending on which one is closer. The Palio cuts a little cleaner, but I like the Xikar as well.

Ranger_B · 11-17-2009, 09:23 PM

Palio for me. If for some reason mine isnt around v cut with my knife.

larryinlc · 11-17-2009, 09:36 PM

I've used just about everything that can be used to cut a cigar, but I now use the Xikar multi-tool and never looked back. It's a fine tool.

Larry

gettysburgfreak · 11-17-2009, 09:43 PM

Palio, probably will never buy a different cutter

sikk50 · 11-17-2009, 11:52 PM

I use a Xikar Xi2.

I'm going to get myself a Palio someday soon

11-17-2009, 10:33 AM	#2
dccraft Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What kind of cutter/punch do you use? I almost always use a V cutter. Sometimes I put 2 V's on the larger RG smokes. Habit I guess.

11-17-2009, 12:49 PM	#3
BigAsh Don't knock the Ash... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Keith Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 5,057 Trading: (46)	Re: What kind of cutter/punch do you use? was primarily a punch for yeays, mainly because it was built into my lighter (Nice triple soft flame Colibri).....now use my Palio with great success __________________ Keith

11-17-2009, 10:51 PM	#4
Opusfxd Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Up against Denver's mountains Posts: 270 Trading: (5)	Re: What kind of cutter/punch do you use? Well I used to use a Palio. But I can't find it now. Now I'm back to the quality cheap ones I've come across that have served me well.

11-18-2009, 02:18 PM	#5
RightAJ Here Franky Franky Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: aj Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 915 Trading: (3)	Re: What kind of cutter/punch do you use? My trusty Xikar or the more recent Palio (from SmokeyJoe)... both work awesome! Never liked the V cut and not a fan of the punch either. I like classic stuff aj

11-17-2009, 12:55 PM	#7
madwilliamflint Cigar n00b Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Wallkill, NY Posts: 390 Trading: (0)	Re: What kind of cutter/punch do you use? I use a punch by default. Cheapy keyring one. It's just fine. With particularly tough wrappers I just twist it and let the blade do the work. If I'm patient (big if) I don't have any problems. I use a plain old double-bladed guillotine for my Mac Mad Ascots and other quickies. Those guitar pick looking thingies look interesting though, I may make one or two of them (having a surplus of heavy gauge guitar picks to start with.)

11-17-2009, 02:05 PM	#8
Zanaspus Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Tony Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 492 Trading: (3)	Re: What kind of cutter/punch do you use? I used to punch all my sticks. Then I bought a Palio.... __________________ If you're gonna be a lamb, you might as well be a sheep.

11-17-2009, 02:29 PM	#9
dox47 Mad Machinist Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Vince Location: Seattle(ish) Posts: 30 Trading: (0)	Re: What kind of cutter/punch do you use? I have a cheapy combo v/guillotine that I usually stick in my pocket, plus a punch on my keyring. Typically I punch larger RG cigars, especially shorter ones like robustos, I feel that the constriction of the punched hole creates a more concentrated flavor and can improve the draw of a loose stick. Also, if the draw is tight after punching, it's no sweat to snip a little more off with the guillotine, ditto the v-cutter for that. I find myself using the V quite often on the longer vitolas in the 50 RG range, I like the way the V-cut preserves the shape of the cap and gives me a little more to hold onto with my teeth from time to time. Also, with a smaller cigar it's fairly easy to make a V-cut and subtly reshape the tip into something resembling the LFD Chisel tip, which I find highly desirable.

11-17-2009, 06:43 PM	#11
kgoings Cigarologist Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kirk Location: Highlands Ranch, Co Posts: 1,979 Trading: (42)	Re: What kind of cutter/punch do you use? In the past I used a punch. Then I bought a Palio, Fantastic! It doesn't ruin the head of even the most delicate cigars (like the punch has a tendency to do) Never even SEEN a V cut. __________________ Your silly little opinion has been noted!

11-17-2009, 06:47 PM	#12
TonySmith Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 653 Trading: (1)	Re: What kind of cutter/punch do you use? With a smaller rg cigar 44-46 I'll use a cheap punch. Otherwise I use a palio, gifted from Dragonman. The palio is a must for torpedoes. In a pinch I'll use my pocket knife to cut the cap, it takes a sharp knife.

11-17-2009, 02:40 PM	#13
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: What kind of cutter/punch do you use? no particular order Xikar Multi-tool Palio Tiffany Punch (that one was a gift) __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

11-17-2009, 03:50 PM	#14
Namerifrats Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What kind of cutter/punch do you use? I use a cheapy punch cutter on most cigars larger than 54 RG. On torpedos or small RG cigars, I use a guillotine cutter. No name brand that I can see, but seems to work ok. Silver all metal, seen in some of my cigar photos. Maybe I can pick up a nicer cutter in the near future.

11-17-2009, 03:57 PM	#15
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: What kind of cutter/punch do you use? I use a cheap bullet shaped punch most of the time to keep most of the cap intact. I also have a Colibri cutter (gifted by my lady) that I reach for because it's convenient when I need to snip the cap off. Palio burl cutter was my latest aquisition, but that only comes out at herfs and other times the chance of losing it are low. __________________ *I loves me a Parti*

11-17-2009, 03:48 PM	#16
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: What kind of cutter/punch do you use? I use a punch most of the time. I have a couple of nice Xikar ones, but I started using the cheap ones with the rubberized sides from Cbid and am hooked. The are sharp and cut a smaller hole than the Xikars. Like Shawn said... it keeps the tobacco bits out of my mouth. For torps and pigtails I use a Xikar or a Palio depending on which one is closer. The Palio cuts a little cleaner, but I like the Xikar as well. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

11-17-2009, 09:23 PM	#17
Ranger_B Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Frank Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,321 Trading: (31)	Re: What kind of cutter/punch do you use? Palio for me. If for some reason mine isnt around v cut with my knife.

11-17-2009, 09:43 PM	#19
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: What kind of cutter/punch do you use? Palio, probably will never buy a different cutter __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

11-17-2009, 11:52 PM	#20
sikk50 Just Bored Really... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Jefferson State Posts: 2,084 Trading: (13)	Re: What kind of cutter/punch do you use? I use a Xikar Xi2. I'm going to get myself a Palio someday soon __________________ "Not a Headache in a Hogshead"