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

madwilliamflint · 11-17-2009, 01:55 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, 03:05 PM

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

Kreth · 11-17-2009, 03:22 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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dox47 · 11-17-2009, 03:29 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.

md4958 · 11-17-2009, 03:40 PM

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

Smokin Gator · 11-17-2009, 04:48 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.

11-17-2009, 04:50 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, 04:57 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.

11-17-2009, 07:25 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, 07:43 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, 07:47 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.

Ranger_B · 11-17-2009, 10:23 PM

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

larryinlc · 11-17-2009, 10:36 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, 10:43 PM

Palio, probably will never buy a different cutter

Opusfxd · 11-17-2009, 11:51 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.

sikk50 · 11-18-2009, 12:52 AM

I use a Xikar Xi2.

I'm going to get myself a Palio someday soon

roughrider · 11-18-2009, 02:59 PM

I use the Cuban Crafter cutter & the Xikar 008 Punch. I've been wanting to try the Wolf V-cutter.

11-18-2009, 03:11 PM

I have been a V Cut ( cats eye ) person for over 10 years and have tried every cut out there. I use the Boston V Cutter and for my preference there is none better on the market or a better cut. Yes, you can use a V Cut on a torpedo and any shape foot as long as the cutter isn't up against a 60 RG cigar. It's all about preference and if you are going to use a V Cut I strongly suggest a cats eye cut instead of the regular V Cut,,,again there is a difference here.

RightAJ · 11-18-2009, 03:18 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

Bubba - NJ · 11-18-2009, 04:04 PM

I use my Davidoff Zino double blade guillotine cutter that my wife bought for me 15 years ago , roughly . Still works like a champ . And just the other night I thought I would look for one on Ebay , found one that the seller misspelled cigar as "sigar" , got it for $17.50 shipped . Saved about $20 over retail . Now I have one that can travel in my cigar caddy . Wouldn't want to lose the one my wife gave me , sentimental reasons .

11-17-2009, 01:55 PM	#21
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, 03:05 PM	#22
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, 03:29 PM	#24
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, 03:40 PM	#25
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, 04:48 PM	#26
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, 04:50 PM	#27
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, 04:57 PM	#28
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, 07:43 PM	#30
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, 07:47 PM	#31
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, 10:23 PM	#32
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, 10:43 PM	#34
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, 11:51 PM	#35
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, 12:52 AM	#36
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"

11-18-2009, 02:59 PM	#37
roughrider Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 835 Trading: (24)	Re: What kind of cutter/punch do you use? I use the Cuban Crafter cutter & the Xikar 008 Punch. I've been wanting to try the Wolf V-cutter.

11-18-2009, 03:11 PM	#38
Cigary Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What kind of cutter/punch do you use? I have been a V Cut ( cats eye ) person for over 10 years and have tried every cut out there. I use the Boston V Cutter and for my preference there is none better on the market or a better cut. Yes, you can use a V Cut on a torpedo and any shape foot as long as the cutter isn't up against a 60 RG cigar. It's all about preference and if you are going to use a V Cut I strongly suggest a cats eye cut instead of the regular V Cut,,,again there is a difference here.

11-18-2009, 03:18 PM	#39
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

11-18-2009, 04:04 PM	#40
Bubba - NJ Deep Cherry Finish Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Rolf Location: Tatooine Posts: 780 Trading: (4)	Re: What kind of cutter/punch do you use? I use my Davidoff Zino double blade guillotine cutter that my wife bought for me 15 years ago , roughly . Still works like a champ . And just the other night I thought I would look for one on Ebay , found one that the seller misspelled cigar as "sigar" , got it for $17.50 shipped . Saved about $20 over retail . Now I have one that can travel in my cigar caddy . Wouldn't want to lose the one my wife gave me , sentimental reasons . __________________ Royale with cheese