Punching or cutting?

**Kass** · 02-01-2007, 08:44 PM

When do you do what?

**slcraiders** · 02-01-2007, 08:48 PM

I have experimented with punching and v-cutting. I found that I prefer a straight cut. Better smoke flow and less tasteable residue build-up.

**Kass** · 02-01-2007, 08:54 PM

So it's basically a personal preference?

**kevin7** · 02-01-2007, 08:58 PM

Originally Posted by Kass

So it's basically a personal preference?

Yes

There are no set ways to smoke,if you want to light your cigar with a burning rabbit then thats your preference :)

**nhcigarfan** · 02-01-2007, 09:12 PM

Originally Posted by kevin7

Yes

There are no set ways to smoke,if you want to light your cigar with a burning rabbit then thats your preference :)

I tried that once. Didn't work out so good.

**JStrider** · 02-01-2007, 09:18 PM

I tend to punch more often, primarily because Its smaller then my double bladed guillatine and easier to carry around to the bars.

and I dont need to worry about cutting off my finger when I stick my hand in my pocket :p

**tonyrocks922** · 02-01-2007, 10:39 PM

Originally Posted by kevin7

Yes

There are no set ways to smoke,if you want to light your cigar with a burning rabbit then thats your preference :)

Originally Posted by nhcigarfan

I tried that once. Didn't work out so good.

it helps if you make sure the rabbits really dry

**JCH** · 02-01-2007, 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by tonyrocks922

it helps if you make sure the rabbits really dry

Yeah, give it about a day or so for the blood to dry, then leave it in a sunny spot for about 8 hours. That works best for me.

**Kass** · 02-01-2007, 11:22 PM

I'm sure my roomate wouldn't mind if I "borrowed" her rabbit for a while.

**mauied1101** · 02-01-2007, 11:33 PM

ah young grass-hoppah - i asked same the same question many moons ago. only commentary on it is that 1) you can try to punch a torpedo (good luck with that) and 2) punch cuts have more chances of tar (happened to me once).

**WOXOF** · 02-02-2007, 12:23 AM

Anyone have a burning rabbit to trade? I have a very clean cat that has a phobia of water sprinklers and dishwashers.

**FlippityFlip** · 02-02-2007, 12:42 AM

i own a punch, v cutter, double guil, single guil

in large ring cigars, i use one of the guil's, i carry the single with me when i i go out, the double stays at home because its worth too much to me

the punch is used for small ringed cigars, and i use the v cutter for cigarillios that need to be cut(such as havana honeys)

the vcut is easy, but doesnt give me enough draw imo, which is why i only use it on small ringed cigars

**ashauler** · 02-02-2007, 08:56 AM

I haven't used my punch cutter for months........I just can't find a reason to use it instead of the double guillotine.

**Chubbawubba** · 02-03-2007, 07:37 PM

So far I have been given 3 free cheap single bladed cutters from my regular cigar supplier but they only last 4 or 5 cigars each. I am however managing to improve my cut each time, my last robusto was a terrific cut, I was well impressed. However I have gotten much better results using a scalpel blade

I was tempted into getting a posh cutter but heard that it can compact the filler in the end making the draw harder. Is this true?

**Shelby07** · 02-03-2007, 08:16 PM

Originally Posted by Chubbawubba

So far I have been given 3 free cheap single bladed cutters from my regular cigar supplier but they only last 4 or 5 cigars each. I am however managing to improve my cut each time, my last robusto was a terrific cut, I was well impressed. However I have gotten much better results using a scalpel blade

I was tempted into getting a posh cutter but heard that it can compact the filler in the end making the draw harder. Is this true?

Just a suggestion... try putting the cutter horizontally on a flat surface and cutting the cigar while holding it vertically with the tip against the surface. Gives a pretty good cut and you get a good idea of how much of the cap should be removed.

**Monk** · 02-03-2007, 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by Chubbawubba

So far I have been given 3 free cheap single bladed cutters from my regular cigar supplier but they only last 4 or 5 cigars each. I am however managing to improve my cut each time, my last robusto was a terrific cut, I was well impressed. However I have gotten much better results using a scalpel blade

I was tempted into getting a posh cutter but heard that it can compact the filler in the end making the draw harder. Is this true?

With a decent double guillotine like a Xicar it should be fine. I usually give the cigar a draw before lighting up after cutting to clean the pipes so to speak. You should be able to get a decent double cutter for not too much, even in the midlands

-W.

**sprangalang** · 02-06-2007, 12:20 PM

Originally Posted by kevin7

Yes

There are no set ways to smoke,if you want to light your cigar with a burning rabbit then thats your preference :)

maphic · 02-06-2007, 12:34 PM

With a decent double guillotine like a Xicar it should be fine. I usually give the cigar a draw before lighting up after cutting to clean the pipes so to speak. You should be able to get a decent double cutter for not too much, even in the midlands

-maph

**CoventryCat86** · 02-06-2007, 12:50 PM

Punch almost all of the time except on the rare occasions I smoke a pointy ended cigar and then I use a cheap guillotine.

**slcraiders** · 02-06-2007, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by maphic

With a decent double guillotine like a Xicar it should be fine. I usually give the cigar a draw before lighting up after cutting to clean the pipes so to speak. You should be able to get a decent double cutter for not too much, even in the midlands

-maph

NOW you are just being straight up annoying. Why did you copy Monk's post and make it out to be your own?