Cut Preference

[mr.drybones]

Sharp Punch unless its too big (sometimes its inapropriate - like over 50 for me, some guys switch at a lower gauge...), then i like a good double guillotine. its all preference, there are no correct choices. smoke on.......

 

[19Delta]

I use my xikar. Btw, have any of u used the new xikar slim cutter? Is it as ergonomic as the xi series?

 

[DeeDubya]

Carbide tipped Xikar

 

[alden]

Carbide tipped Xikar

...and I thought that was a Craftsman.

 

[RobustoMoe]

I use a double blade "waiting for my Palio to ship" but I do punch every now and then. I like both methods but no specific reason

 

[Andytex]

i go double blade all the time. I have used a punch but didn't care for the draw. In a pinch I have used my poultry shears out of my toolbox.

 

[rick12string]

Palio and Scissors first. Sometimes a puch.

 

[Cigary43]

I have tried every means of cigar cutters and the V Cut ( cats eye ) is the one I always return to. It will make a perfect cut on every type of cigar ( yes, even torpedos, belicosos, etc. ) and makes a better draw and the end never collapses or gets that nicotine ooze to your lips. I have had mine for over 10 years and it cuts just like it has since day one.

 

[G-Dub96]

Been using the punch more and more these days.

 

[DeeDubya]

I have tried every means of cigar cutters and the V Cut ( cats eye ) is the one I always return to. It will make a perfect cut on every type of cigar ( yes, even torpedos, belicosos, etc. ) and makes a better draw and the end never collapses or gets that nicotine ooze to your lips. I have had mine for over 10 years and it cuts just like it has since day one.

Same here. Occasionally I won't get a good draw if there is a tight spot right at the head. Then I usually re-cut with a double-blade guillotine and try that. If it still doesn't draw I give it to one of the goats.

 

[jre]

If it's a small ring guage I go double blade guillotine, for everything else I've come to punching 3 or 4 holes in an x pattern. It seems to give me a perfect draw on robustos on up.

 

[Mitch]

Depends on the cigar, but if I can punch, I usualy do. Xikar makes punch's in 7mm, 9mm and 10mm so they are great for just about any ring cigar. I have a 7mm and 9mm and am happy with both. My cutter is also a Xikar, like the brand although I've never had a Palio, and hear rave reviews about them.

 

[lafayettelauren]

I typically use my xikar xi3 but for on the go I use a punch that I keep on my key chain.

 

[Josh K]

Palio for most everything, scissors in a pinch, bullet as a last resort. :skew:

 

[Cole]

Have punch and a double.... always use the double. Once n awhile I break out the punch.

 

[Jhard1121]

Sadly i only have a Double Blade G. They are not bad but I am getting tired of the little bits getting in my mouth, as well as the occasional messing up of the wrapper. I will be purchasing a punch soon.

 

[Robinsond]

You forgot the bite it off and spit it out method.

...that's what she said! And I usually use a punch, but double-blade on torpedoes.

-Dave :robinhood

 

[Pantomimehorse]

Punch for me, sometimes I will use my double blade , usually only when is a torpeado

 

[funkejj]

I punch most everything. But with torpedo's I use my xikar scissors. I have a couple of xikar double blades but they sit on a shelf and look pretty.

 

[SmokinginWNC]

double blade, it's easy and quick.