Punch or Cut

[andrewsutherland2002]

Primarily Xikar cutter, but I punch on occasion.

 

[doc8466]

I like scissors just because I can see what I'm doing better vs a guillotine.

 

[Good_Stogies]

I cut with a knife though I have been using my XiKar some since I got it for fathers day.

 

[CoopnGA]

I mostly use a punch for my larger cigars....the standard double cutter works well for me with a small RG.

I've been want to try the other types of cutters....

 

[mspringfield]

It depends on the cigar but for the most part I cut. However I do carry a punch on my keyring for "emergencies".

 

[mugen910]

If I have a Cutter available I'll use that...my next option is the Punch...

Cut > Punch

 

[swawesome]

I have a cheap v cutter and I love it. I used to use a guillotine cutter and it was ok. I just like the feel and draw better from my v. I just bought a punch to try it out and it made for a hard draw. I even tried a punch hole on two sides of the cap (towards the tip) and i wasn't impressed.

 

[nubbin_left]

If I could punch them all, I would.

It's easier to control the draw through a punch.

Lasts longer and more enjoyable to me, plus you can keep it from getting too slobbery. :dr

 

[Haastility]

I used to punch anything I could, now that I am a Palio owner my punch is collecting dust..

 

[swawesome]

plus you can keep it from getting too slobbery. :dr

Thats part of the reason I like my v cutter! haha

 

[King Leonidas]

WOW!!!! This thread is 3 years old, i'm suprised it is still going.

 

[Throb]

Good thread don't die

With that said, I cut everything except a Padron 64...I like those cut with a V...Like the first one I ever had that sent me in a tailspin down the slope

 

[ahc4353]

I use my teeth. Taught to me by my father-in-law who was old school from Cuba.

Al

 

[Big Dawg]

I use my teeth. Taught to me by my father-in-law who was old school from Cuba.

Al

I used to consider this a pretty careless thing to do to a cigar, but then I learned how to do it so that the wrapper doesn't unravel. Although I still normally use a cutter, if one isn't handy, the 'ole teeth are used.

 

[LkyLindy]

Punch for me-neater smoke

 

[Pat1075]

cut with the occasional V

 

[elderboy02]

I use a double bladed and single bladed guillotine cutter.

 

[wakeryder]

I have used a punch and it wasn"t bad, but I love my double bladed guillotine cutter...:ss

 

[Todd W]

Me and my Palio. 'nuff said.

 

[robofan]

Always cut, usually use a double bladed guillotine. I have used a single blade (get them for free at a cigar events) but found they dull really fast. Currently have a Palio and it serves me well. I usually don't smoke really large ring cigars.