Cigar Punch

BlackDog · 08-14-2009, 01:12 PM

Do many of you use a cigar punch? (I know Palio is the right answer here

). But I'm thinking of getting a punch to keep on my key ring, and was wondering how many BOTL's use them. Any brand preferences?

08-14-2009, 01:18 PM

i like to punch cubans

BlackDog · 08-14-2009, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by adampc22

i like to punch cubans

That's not nice.

08-14-2009, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adampc22

i like to punch cubans

That's kinda racist dontcha think...

Wolfgang · 08-14-2009, 01:25 PM

I like my colibri punch and my xikar 009

Wolfgang · 08-14-2009, 01:27 PM

Nub man diddnt like it very much though

Pat1075 · 08-15-2009, 09:33 PM

thats great
but seriously I use one thats built into a pen that my boss gave me or a $5.00 punch since I rarely use one

08-15-2009, 09:35 PM

I carry a cheap punch on my key chain.

I prefer to punch short filler cigars.

Adriftpanda · 08-15-2009, 09:46 PM

I just got a Xikar puncher that I use on my key ring. I believe I got the thing for about $30. I'm sure you can find them cheaper if you look around. Or you can save yourself some money and just bite the thing off.

kelmac07 · 08-15-2009, 10:01 PM

When I first started seriously smoking cigars, I used a punch almost exclusively. No I only use one on the larger ring gauge sticks that won't fit in the Palio. Some cheap little thing I picked up from CI.

shilala · 08-15-2009, 10:04 PM

Hey Warren,
I just got one of these Xikar mutitools from Bao.
It fits great on my keychain and it's very durable, handy, and works great.
I had a whole pile of punch cutters and I just gave them away. I think I sent them all to Chas.
They really incredibly suck. Seriously. They're heavy in the pocket and clunky, too.
I think you'd very much enjoy the multitool if you want a keychain cutter.

They look incredibly huge, but they fold up smaller than a pack of matches.

Smokin Gator · 08-16-2009, 06:37 AM

I use a punch probably 10 to 1 and the one is a belicosos. I just prefer the punch as I rarely get bits of tobacco in my mouth and the head stays firm throughout the smoke.

I have an 07 and an 09 Xikar punch and they are nice. However, the punch I use the most is a cheap on from CI (I actually get them on cBid). The are called a rubberized punch or something like that. It is very small, light and cheap. I think they are usually about $4 for a two pack on cBid. It also has a slightly smaller core than most other punches.

tenbaseg · 08-16-2009, 07:35 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, 08:16 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.

troutbreath · 08-16-2009, 03:27 PM

I have a Xikar 08 that I enjoy. I started punching with a cheap, platic punch from JR, though. It worked fine, but eventually it will lose the bumps that hold it together, and get lost. Fortunately, they are cheap enough to buy a new one whenever needed.

I will punch just about any larger rg parejo stick. I will even punch the occasional PC.

DPD6030 · 08-16-2009, 03:40 PM

I use my xikar 009 Punch all the time and I love it! Lifetime warranty to with no questions asked!

WildBlueSooner · 08-16-2009, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DPD6030

I use my xikar 009 Punch all the time and I love it! Lifetime warranty to with no questions asked!

Andrew gifted me one of these and it is the ****!

08-16-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by coastietech

That's kinda racist dontcha think...

its zionist not racist lol

FretSpot · 08-17-2009, 06:15 PM

I'm another fan of the Xikar punch. I punch the majority of cigars because I find it helps keep the loose bits of tobacco in the cigar and out of my mouth.

Jdbwolverines · 08-17-2009, 11:52 PM

I've had a Xikar 007 punch for a few years now and it is OK. The twisting motion can sort of stick and depending on how you carry it around (on a key chain for example) it can open somewhat on its own and expose the blade. I've also used the 008 and 009 xikar punches and feel they are a better design and would highly recommend both.

08-14-2009, 01:12 PM	#1
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Cigar Punch Do many of you use a cigar punch? (I know Palio is the right answer here ). But I'm thinking of getting a punch to keep on my key ring, and was wondering how many BOTL's use them. Any brand preferences? __________________ "We live in the good of this."

08-14-2009, 01:18 PM	#2
adampc22 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigar Punch i like to punch cubans

08-14-2009, 01:25 PM	#5
Wolfgang Back from the dead Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,541 Trading: (14)	Re: Cigar Punch I like my colibri punch and my xikar 009 __________________ You probably wont remember that test you failed, but you'll never forget the girl you were with the night before, when you decided not to study.

08-14-2009, 01:27 PM	#6
Wolfgang Back from the dead Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,541 Trading: (14)	Re: Cigar Punch Nub man diddnt like it very much though __________________ You probably wont remember that test you failed, but you'll never forget the girl you were with the night before, when you decided not to study.

08-15-2009, 09:33 PM	#7
Pat1075 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 755 Trading: (11)	Re: Cigar Punch thats great but seriously I use one thats built into a pen that my boss gave me or a $5.00 punch since I rarely use one

08-15-2009, 09:35 PM	#8
dubnick Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigar Punch I carry a cheap punch on my key chain. I prefer to punch short filler cigars.

08-15-2009, 09:46 PM	#9
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,313 Trading: (74)	Re: Cigar Punch I just got a Xikar puncher that I use on my key ring. I believe I got the thing for about $30. I'm sure you can find them cheaper if you look around. Or you can save yourself some money and just bite the thing off.

08-15-2009, 10:01 PM	#10
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Cigar Punch When I first started seriously smoking cigars, I used a punch almost exclusively. No I only use one on the larger ring gauge sticks that won't fit in the Palio. Some cheap little thing I picked up from CI.

08-15-2009, 10:04 PM	#11
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Cigar Punch Hey Warren, I just got one of these Xikar mutitools from Bao. It fits great on my keychain and it's very durable, handy, and works great. I had a whole pile of punch cutters and I just gave them away. I think I sent them all to Chas. They really incredibly suck. Seriously. They're heavy in the pocket and clunky, too. I think you'd very much enjoy the multitool if you want a keychain cutter. They look incredibly huge, but they fold up smaller than a pack of matches. __________________

08-16-2009, 06:37 AM	#12
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: Cigar Punch I use a punch probably 10 to 1 and the one is a belicosos. I just prefer the punch as I rarely get bits of tobacco in my mouth and the head stays firm throughout the smoke. I have an 07 and an 09 Xikar punch and they are nice. However, the punch I use the most is a cheap on from CI (I actually get them on cBid). The are called a rubberized punch or something like that. It is very small, light and cheap. I think they are usually about $4 for a two pack on cBid. It also has a slightly smaller core than most other punches. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

08-16-2009, 07:35 AM	#13
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, 08:16 AM	#14
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,900 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.

08-16-2009, 03:27 PM	#15
troutbreath Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: The Dash, NC Posts: 706 Trading: (0)	Re: Cigar Punch I have a Xikar 08 that I enjoy. I started punching with a cheap, platic punch from JR, though. It worked fine, but eventually it will lose the bumps that hold it together, and get lost. Fortunately, they are cheap enough to buy a new one whenever needed. I will punch just about any larger rg parejo stick. I will even punch the occasional PC.

08-16-2009, 03:40 PM	#16
DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Re: Cigar Punch I use my xikar 009 Punch all the time and I love it! Lifetime warranty to with no questions asked!

08-17-2009, 06:15 PM	#19
FretSpot Ronshumidor.com Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Donovan Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 91 Trading: (25)	Re: Cigar Punch I'm another fan of the Xikar punch. I punch the majority of cigars because I find it helps keep the loose bits of tobacco in the cigar and out of my mouth.

08-17-2009, 11:52 PM	#20
Jdbwolverines Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 105 Trading: (1)	Re: Cigar Punch I've had a Xikar 007 punch for a few years now and it is OK. The twisting motion can sort of stick and depending on how you carry it around (on a key chain for example) it can open somewhat on its own and expose the blade. I've also used the 008 and 009 xikar punches and feel they are a better design and would highly recommend both.