Cigar Cutting 101 - In Pictures -

RGD. · 10-15-2008, 09:05 AM

As it's always a topic of how to cut your cigar - I thought I'd show you how I do it all. First up is the cutters I will be using and the volunteer smokes -
My youngest daughter helped by taking the pictures - not bad for her first time using my camera.

In this picture is what I consider the best way to learn to cut the correct amount off. Now I am using an XiKar here but most all cutters will work the same way. Start by opening your cutter and laying it flat on a surface.

Now insert your smoke directly into the center - then snap the cutter shut.

You should end up with a perfectly cut smoke ready to enjoy.

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RGD. · 10-15-2008, 09:06 AM

For the next cut we will prepare a torpedo shape cigar. Here I am using the Palio.

Inserting the tip into the cutter somewhere between 1/4" to maybe 3/8". Remember that you can always cut off more if the draw is not good enough for you.

Ready to go!

RGD. · 10-15-2008, 09:06 AM

Again using the Palio we will do a traditional cut. Just like the first example except no table.

What I am trying to do is to just take off the cap - and nothing more.

Mission accomplished!

Notice how thin the slice is. Again if you have a bad draw you could either re-cut or grab your Henry's Tool -

RGD. · 10-15-2008, 09:07 AM

And lastly is the punch. Mine is made by Donatus Solingen - it contains two sizes of cutters. You simply twist the end cap to get whatever size that you need.

I grasp and cradle the cigar in my left hand, and using my thumb as a guide, position the cutter against it.

Once I get it where I want it then it's a simple twist. I normally go clockwise with slight pressure as it cuts into it. With a little practice you can feel when it goes throught the cap.

Once through the cap, a slight wiggle and the cut part simply falls right on out.

And there ya go. I'm sure everyone has a favorite cutter and technique - but those are mine.

Good luck with it all!

Ron

10-15-2008, 09:11 AM

Great pictures and info. Thanks for the tutorial.

Mugen910 · 10-15-2008, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by dccraft

Great pictures and info. Thanks for the tutorial.

68TriShield · 10-15-2008, 09:14 AM

Thanks for posting this Ron!

Wolfgang · 10-15-2008, 09:19 AM

WOW! I have been doing it wrong the whole time!!! I have been using my teeth

Great thread. Love the pictures

Coz77 · 10-15-2008, 09:27 AM

I remeber this thread...fantastic post...should be a sticky!

Hey RGD...Put your florist foam to bead conversion post up too! I followed that one step by step to convert my creedos.

10-15-2008, 09:31 AM

Cool tutorial Ron!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolfgang

WOW! I have been doing it wrong the whole time!!! I have been using my teeth

Great thread. Love the pictures

rofl!

RGD. · 10-15-2008, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coz77

I remeber this thread...fantastic post...should be a sticky!

Hey RGD...Put your florist foam to bead conversion post up too! I followed that one step by step to convert my creedos.

Fixin to get ready to . . .

Ron

zmancbr · 10-15-2008, 01:06 PM

Nice tutorial!

10-15-2008, 03:05 PM

Thanks! - I've been cutting off too much ...

Rabidsquirrel · 10-15-2008, 03:44 PM

Thanks, I've been looking for something like this.

FriskyDingo · 10-16-2008, 11:51 AM

Way to go RGD! Thanks for the info!

BlackDog · 10-16-2008, 11:57 AM

Thanks for the tutorial. I use the table top method with my Xikar too.

Jay Hemingway · 10-16-2008, 12:32 PM

nice work here.

10-16-2008, 12:37 PM

Very awesome, glad you posted this...next up.... V cut?

10-16-2008, 12:38 PM

Looks familiar

elderboy02 · 10-16-2008, 01:33 PM

That is awesome sir! Thanks for posting this. Where can you buy that punch cutter at? Mine is a cheapo that makes too small of a hole.

10-15-2008, 09:05 AM	#1
RGD. God Like Status Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ron Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 971 Trading: (1)	Cigar Cutting 101 - In Pictures - As it's always a topic of how to cut your cigar - I thought I'd show you how I do it all. First up is the cutters I will be using and the volunteer smokes - My youngest daughter helped by taking the pictures - not bad for her first time using my camera. In this picture is what I consider the best way to learn to cut the correct amount off. Now I am using an XiKar here but most all cutters will work the same way. Start by opening your cutter and laying it flat on a surface. Now insert your smoke directly into the center - then snap the cutter shut. You should end up with a perfectly cut smoke ready to enjoy. __________________

10-15-2008, 09:06 AM	#2
RGD. God Like Status Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ron Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 971 Trading: (1)	Re: Cigar Cutting 101 - In Pictures - For the next cut we will prepare a torpedo shape cigar. Here I am using the Palio. Inserting the tip into the cutter somewhere between 1/4" to maybe 3/8". Remember that you can always cut off more if the draw is not good enough for you. Ready to go!

10-15-2008, 09:06 AM	#3
RGD. God Like Status Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ron Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 971 Trading: (1)	Re: Cigar Cutting 101 - In Pictures - Again using the Palio we will do a traditional cut. Just like the first example except no table. What I am trying to do is to just take off the cap - and nothing more. Mission accomplished! Notice how thin the slice is. Again if you have a bad draw you could either re-cut or grab your Henry's Tool - Last edited by RGD.; 10-15-2008 at 09:08 AM.

10-15-2008, 09:07 AM	#4
RGD. God Like Status Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ron Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 971 Trading: (1)	Re: Cigar Cutting 101 - In Pictures - And lastly is the punch. Mine is made by Donatus Solingen - it contains two sizes of cutters. You simply twist the end cap to get whatever size that you need. I grasp and cradle the cigar in my left hand, and using my thumb as a guide, position the cutter against it. Once I get it where I want it then it's a simple twist. I normally go clockwise with slight pressure as it cuts into it. With a little practice you can feel when it goes throught the cap. Once through the cap, a slight wiggle and the cut part simply falls right on out. And there ya go. I'm sure everyone has a favorite cutter and technique - but those are mine. Good luck with it all! Ron

10-15-2008, 09:11 AM	#5
dccraft Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigar Cutting 101 - In Pictures - Great pictures and info. Thanks for the tutorial.

10-15-2008, 09:14 AM	#7
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Cigar Cutting 101 - In Pictures - Thanks for posting this Ron!

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Wolfgang Back from the dead Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,541 Trading: (14)	Re: Cigar Cutting 101 - In Pictures - WOW! I have been doing it wrong the whole time!!! I have been using my teeth Great thread. Love the pictures __________________ 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.

10-15-2008, 09:27 AM	#9
Coz77 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: NY Posts: 307 Trading: (1)	Re: Cigar Cutting 101 - In Pictures - I remeber this thread...fantastic post...should be a sticky! Hey RGD...Put your florist foam to bead conversion post up too! I followed that one step by step to convert my creedos.

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zmancbr CERTIFIED THREAD KILLER!! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Zach Location: Color Red Posts: 1,692 Trading: (41)	Re: Cigar Cutting 101 - In Pictures - Nice tutorial!

10-15-2008, 03:05 PM	#13
GWags Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigar Cutting 101 - In Pictures - Thanks! - I've been cutting off too much ...

10-15-2008, 03:44 PM	#14
Rabidsquirrel Moderately Confused Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pennsylvania, US Posts: 576 Trading: (5)	Re: Cigar Cutting 101 - In Pictures - Thanks, I've been looking for something like this.

10-16-2008, 11:51 AM	#15
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10-16-2008, 11:57 AM	#16
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: Cigar Cutting 101 - In Pictures - Thanks for the tutorial. I use the table top method with my Xikar too. __________________ "We live in the good of this."

10-16-2008, 12:32 PM	#17
Jay Hemingway I know because of KRS1 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maturing in the Dunhill Havana Room Posts: 512 Trading: (7)	Re: Cigar Cutting 101 - In Pictures - nice work here. __________________ Jay's Gallery at CubanCigarWebsite.com

10-16-2008, 12:37 PM	#18
Hardcz Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigar Cutting 101 - In Pictures - Very awesome, glad you posted this...next up.... V cut?

10-16-2008, 12:38 PM	#19
Tombstone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigar Cutting 101 - In Pictures - Looks familiar

10-16-2008, 01:33 PM	#20
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,509 Trading: (133)	Re: Cigar Cutting 101 - In Pictures - That is awesome sir! Thanks for posting this. Where can you buy that punch cutter at? Mine is a cheapo that makes too small of a hole.