Cut Preference

[wescat]

Double blade Guillotine. I have Palio, Xikar etc. I usually use my guage depth Wolf.

 

[whodeeni]

I always have a punch available, but believe it or not, i've
been mixing it up with a V-cut, and if im smokin a torp,
double blade....

 

[NJCigar]

always have used the cheap double blade...just ordered a xikar xi2

 

[Butane]

I use the V-cut. Even in Torps. So easy to use and I like that it's different.

Brian

 

[JThomasW]

double blade guillotine mostly with my new palio. Every other 858 maduro will get a punch though.

 

[sofc]

double blade mostly but I prefer V cut. Just haven't found a V cutter that cuts clean.

 

[Docbp87]

I use a punch on 9 out of 10 non-torpedoes. I use a double guillotine that operates in an interesting way ("samurai" something or other. Two curved blades. Cuts top to bottom, instead of from the sides.)

 

[stephen_hannibal]

I'm one of the rare v-cut lovers....:wink:

 

[bdc30]

I got a couple v-cutters recently too and now count that as my cut of choice.

 

[benday]

the one i didn't see on here was a single blade double edge...not very often can you find these cutters but they are my fav.

 

[lakeside toker]

I like the punch for most of what I smoke. Got a double blade for Torpedos and the like. I also have to use the double blade for some smokes that seem to get plugged once in a while.

 

[Madvillain]

I have the Bugatti B1 lighter that I got for ten dollars with some Perdomo Slow Aged it has a built in punch so it is useful but I still use my cutter if the cigar has a bigger ring gauge.

 

[playa habana]

Double blade guillotine, never really tried anything else..........

 

[Big Mulac]

I was in the Cigar Haven in Indy a while back, and Barbara, the proprietor had an odd use of the punch. A punch that doesnt go straight in, but you start it in lower in the cap(not on-center)and go up on an angle. The reasoning here is that the smoke will be pointed directly at the pallet. Similarly, I read that there is a cut that takes the straight cut on a similar angle. In any event, more useful(less) information I won't act upon. I'll stay with the V.

 

[swat253]

I was in the Cigar Haven in Indy a while back, and Barbara, the proprietor had an odd use of the punch. A punch that doesnt go straight in, but you start it in lower in the cap(not on-center)and go up on an angle. The reasoning here is that the smoke will be pointed directly at the pallet.

Recently, while visiting a local B&M where the proprietor is from The Island, he showed me how to make a slant cut on a torpedo I had just purchased. He said that's how torpedos are cut "back home" and his reasoning was the same; the smoke would be directed to the pallet.

But, since I have a habit of randomly rotating the cigar as I smoke it, I'm not sure I reaped any of the benefits.

 

[benday]

Recently, while visiting a local B&M where the proprietor is from The Island, he showed me how to make a slant cut on a torpedo I had just purchased. He said that's how torpedos are cut "back home" and his reasoning was the same; the smoke would be directed to the pallet.

But, since I have a habit of randomly rotating the cigar as I smoke it, I'm not sure I reaped any of the benefits.

yes, one of the main reasons i prefer a cut or punch in the center is it's rare i keep a cigar in my hand the entire time of a smoke...it's rotated ashed and commonly sits from time to time never entering the mouth at the same angle.

 

[Big Mulac]

yeah, I'd have to agree with you guys.

 

[tazbigdog]

It really depends on the smoke in hand. If a torpedo, I like Double Blade Guillotine but if a Churchhill, then I like a punch. Personal choice!:gangfire:

 

[diverbh4]

I now use my Double Blade Guillotine but I used to use a punch more often until it was stolen at a party :crying:

 

[Evonnida]

I use a punch. I used to only use a double guillotine, but would frequently mess it up and ended up chewing on bits the whole time. I use the punch on my XiKar lighter and have yet to have a problem.