The X cut

BSB · 02-12-2012, 08:34 AM

Tried something new last night and was very pleased. Got a 5er of 10 Boli CJ, they were plenty strong. The sender suggested using an X cut on the cigar. Take an exacto knife, or something razor shrp, and just cut an X in the head of the cigar. Much smoother that way, he says. He was right and I was surprised how well it smoked. Perfect burn and draw.
Anybody else use this technique? I'll be trying it on other "strong" cigars. What's the worst that can happen, gotta clip it after I start smoking? No big deal

BSB · 02-12-2012, 08:38 AM

I've just been informed, he only uses this technique on the shortest of cigars, TPC ect. Tar build up can be a problem on larger. Well, there you go. Guess I won't be trying it on any "larger" strong cigars

68TriShield · 02-12-2012, 08:43 AM

Look at this cutter Bob....
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...&cat=13&page=3

fencefixer · 02-12-2012, 08:46 AM

From what I understand, the "Shuriken" cutter pretty much does the same concept:

I'm very intrigued by the design, however I can't attest for it. Some love it, some hate it, I'm waiting until I find one dirt cheap. However I'm going to try using a razor blade, as you described, this evening on one of my lancero cigars.

Mugen910 · 02-12-2012, 08:50 AM

Bob try it on the larger cigars and report back. Maybe you'll discover something enjoyable.

cjhalbrooks · 02-12-2012, 08:55 AM

i am going to try it but with a cheepy. Also has anyone tried the V cut? Just wondering

BSB · 02-12-2012, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68TriShield

Look at this cutter Bob....
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...&cat=13&page=3

Holy crap! $30

I just used a very small Swiss army knife.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjhalbrooks

i am going to try it but with a cheepy. Also has anyone tried the V cut? Just wondering

V-cut is nice on certain cigars. Hard to find a really good v-cutter, outside of cigar shops, where they have the table-top model.

MurphysLaw · 02-12-2012, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BSB

V-cut is nice on certain cigars. Hard to find a really good v-cutter, outside of cigar shops, where they have the table-top model.

Xikar has a great v-cutter, I tend to use it more on smaller smokes.

68TriShield · 02-12-2012, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BSB

Holy crap! $30

I just used a very small Swiss army knife.

Oh I know it's a crazy price,interesting concept though.

DMK · 02-12-2012, 12:43 PM

I have a teeny tiny gauge v cutter for small gauge cigars that I love and a larger one the I use from time to time on larger gauge sticks. I may have to cut an X with the larger one on a stick to try.

backwoods357 · 02-12-2012, 04:59 PM

Darryl I don't think he is removing any tobacco like a V cutter does. I could be wrong but my understanding is he is just making an X shaped cut across the cap.

icehog3 · 02-12-2012, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68TriShield

Look at this cutter Bob....
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...&cat=13&page=3

I was sent one from a good BOTL here to try. I do not recommend them.

BSB · 02-12-2012, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I was sent one from a good BOTL here to try. I do not recommend them.

Well, there ya go then. Thanks for the warning, I wasn't gonna spend the $30 anyways

02-12-2012, 08:34 AM	#1
BSB Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Bob Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 897 Trading: (13)	The X cut Tried something new last night and was very pleased. Got a 5er of 10 Boli CJ, they were plenty strong. The sender suggested using an X cut on the cigar. Take an exacto knife, or something razor shrp, and just cut an X in the head of the cigar. Much smoother that way, he says. He was right and I was surprised how well it smoked. Perfect burn and draw. Anybody else use this technique? I'll be trying it on other "strong" cigars. What's the worst that can happen, gotta clip it after I start smoking? No big deal __________________ Ad majorem Dei gloriam!

02-12-2012, 08:38 AM	#2
BSB Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Bob Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 897 Trading: (13)	Re: The X cut I've just been informed, he only uses this technique on the shortest of cigars, TPC ect. Tar build up can be a problem on larger. Well, there you go. Guess I won't be trying it on any "larger" strong cigars __________________ Ad majorem Dei gloriam!

02-12-2012, 08:43 AM	#3
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: The X cut Look at this cutter Bob.... http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...&cat=13&page=3

02-12-2012, 08:46 AM	#4
fencefixer Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 544 Trading: (7)	Re: The X cut From what I understand, the "Shuriken" cutter pretty much does the same concept: I'm very intrigued by the design, however I can't attest for it. Some love it, some hate it, I'm waiting until I find one dirt cheap. However I'm going to try using a razor blade, as you described, this evening on one of my lancero cigars.

02-12-2012, 08:50 AM	#5
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: The X cut Bob try it on the larger cigars and report back. Maybe you'll discover something enjoyable. __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

02-12-2012, 08:55 AM	#6
cjhalbrooks I am behind you. SHHHHH Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Cory Location: Under a Bridge, trying to find the troll who stole my soul. Posts: 1,370 Trading: (20)	Re: The X cut i am going to try it but with a cheepy. Also has anyone tried the V cut? Just wondering __________________ GMCGTPWHAF Tennessee Chapter. Down with the bloody BIG HEAD

02-12-2012, 12:43 PM	#10
DMK S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Darryl Location: Hamilton, ON. Canada. Posts: 2,747 Trading: (86)	Re: The X cut I have a teeny tiny gauge v cutter for small gauge cigars that I love and a larger one the I use from time to time on larger gauge sticks. I may have to cut an X with the larger one on a stick to try. __________________ Darryl, SOB...

02-12-2012, 04:59 PM	#11
backwoods357 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Jorgen Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 349 Trading: (14)	Re: The X cut Darryl I don't think he is removing any tobacco like a V cutter does. I could be wrong but my understanding is he is just making an X shaped cut across the cap.