What cutter and/or method?

I have a Palio (thank you Fox) and an Xikar (thanks to my wife and kids). Both are fine cutters with the edge no pun inteded to the Palio.

To be honest, I use my teeth more times than not.

[TripleF]

I too prefer the punch type pf cut. It allows for maximum smoking pleasure 99% of the time. If the draw is too tight I make a clan cut with a guillotine, but the hole punch is best IMHO.


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[14holestogie]

It all depends on the setting. If I can spread my chit out, a cutter or punch. On the golf course, it's all about the teeth.

[Ratters]

Originally Posted by Skywalker

No place to vote for Cranial Screw-Top Method!!!


I know this to be the favorite method of Ratters!!!

Haters, the lot of them.

It is the way to cut a cigar that is taking the world by storm.

It was developed after watching with horror what some people did to the caps of their cigars, lopping off 1/8" or more.

Step one:
Find a cigar that has a nice rounded cap for best results. Will not work on torpedo or belicoso cigars, though I confess I have never tried.



Step two:
Place cutter gently and barely into the sides of the top of cap. While holding the cutter there, rotate the cigar.



Step three:
Peel off the cap. The cap should just pop off with the cutter, I left a tad bit uncut to show that the cap is coming off but there was no filler cut at all.



Final result:
Should be a very clean cut of just the cap without destroying any filler and leaving the remainder of the cap intact to avoid unraveling of the wrapper.



And Darrell knows where the name comes from, one of the greatest movies of all time.

[DMK]

For larger rg's I use my Xikar, or a punch.
For my little rg's I have an ancient little V cutter.

For torpedo ended cigars I cut them but generally I prefer to punch cigars for the neater cut, but if there's too little area exposed I just nibble more off using the punch, that way I get a larger hole but still with neat edges.

[groogs]

I always use the guillotine cutter, but I am not a big fan of the "Ratters" method.

[Catfish]

Xikar Spectra. One (slice) and done. I prefer easy draws. I'm a patient smoker that really appreciates even burns. 1 draw every 30 secs. to 1 minute is OK for me to achieve a nice, even burn.

[jaymz]

about 50/50 split between palio and punch cutters. had a couple other guillotine cutters, but they don't hold a candle to my palio.

[Snake Hips]

I use a generic metal punch. I very much prefer the mouth-feel and draw when I punch a cigar to when I cut a cigar. I do cut torpedoes, belicosos and smaller cigars (under 40rg), but I use an El Cheapo double-guillotine. Works fine. I never could bring myself to spend so much for a Xikar or Palio when the $5 plastic one works just as well.

[Jimbo14]

I have been using this lately. I used to always cut but now I prefer a punch. It is a real Magnum 44 bullet turned into a punch - it works very well.

[duckmanco]

Originally Posted by Snake Hips

I use a generic metal punch. I very much prefer the mouth-feel and draw when I punch a cigar to when I cut a cigar. I do cut torpedoes, belicosos and smaller cigars (under 40rg), but I use an El Cheapo double-guillotine. Works fine. I never could bring myself to spend so much for a Xikar or Palio when the $5 plastic one works just as well.

I spend the 40.00 on a palio and was a fanboy for awhile, but as time has gone on, and I have been cutting with the 2 dollar cheapo thats still in the car I've noticed absolutely no performance difference between the too. The palio is nice, but not sure if it was worth it.

[MarkinAZ]

I've always used the guillotine. Mainly cheapo's during the years until my Palio came along (Yes, the honeymoon is still on). In addition to the Palio, I will generally use a punch when it comes to a larger ring guage. The NUB comes to mind. I had the privilage of using a Xikar punch when I visited Liberty Cigars in San Diego last August 08 on a NUB, which produced an excellent draw

[Ratters]

Originally Posted by groogs

I always use the guillotine cutter, but I am not a big fan of the "Ratters" method.

Just because you're a poor craftsman does not mean there is a problem with the method.

[MarkinAZ]

Originally Posted by Ratters

Just because you're a poor craftsman does not mean there is a problem with the method.

[Lee]

I use a palio for most of my cigars. A punch is handy for short filler cigars to keep the filler in the end.

[Coz77]

Here's what I have

1st choice - Love the bigger sized punch on this one.


2nd choice - This one only really comes out when I have to take a little more of the cap to open things up.

[Steve]

Usually depends on my mood. Generally I use a guillotine, but sometimes if I have my v-cutter with me I'll go with it. When in a bind, I always have a punch.

I use the guillotine on most of my cigars. I own a V-Cutter and a couple punch cutters, but find I usually grab one of my guillotine cutters.
I like the guillotine most because I can adjust the depth of my cut much easier. Sometimes you have to take just a "bit" more off to get that perfect draw and I find the guillotine works really well for this.
I also must admit, I enjoy the ritual of inspecting the cap and where it ends, lining the guillotine just so and the quick snip (sound and feel).
I also prefer the feel a good guillotine in my hand whether it be my Xikar, Palio or any well made cutter.

[big a]

I like them all depending on the cigar. I like a nice loose draw so sometimes a punch or V doesn't do it for me. However the punch is nice because i always have it on me on with my keys. I just got a Xikar for christmas and i am not impressed to say the least. Any other feel the same way or know of any tricks with it?