V-Cutter

[gbwyaat]

I switched to primarily using a v-cutter about a year ago. The first one I had didn't work all that well and then I lost it. Undetered I thought I'd try it one more time. I found one that was reasonably priced that it turned out I'm happy with. It's made by Wolf/Solingen - Germany. It handles up to a 52 ring gauge well. I've actually done a 54 with it but you have to be careful as not to damage the cigar when pressing it into the notch for the blade's path. I've also noticed I get a better draw if I cut the wedge, first in one direction and then the other. O.K., there's my 2 cents worth...just thought I'd throw it out there.

[ashauler]

I switched to primarily using a v-cutter about a year ago. The first one I had didn't work all that well and then I lost it. Undetered I thought I'd try it one more time. I found one that was reasonably priced that it turned out I'm happy with. It's made by Wolf/Solingen - Germany. It handles up to a 52 ring gauge well. I've actually done a 54 with it but you have to be careful as not to damage the cigar when pressing it into the notch for the blade's path. I've also noticed I get a better draw if I cut the wedge, first in one direction and then the other. O.K., there's my 2 cents worth...just thought I'd throw it out there.

Welcome to the board.

[cls515]

Lately I've just been using my fingernail or a knife. I actually like that better than with the xikar.

[DeeDubya]

I switched to primarily using a v-cutter about a year ago. The first one I had didn't work all that well and then I lost it. Undetered I thought I'd try it one more time. I found one that was reasonably priced that it turned out I'm happy with. It's made by Wolf/Solingen - Germany. It handles up to a 52 ring gauge well. I've actually done a 54 with it but you have to be careful as not to damage the cigar when pressing it into the notch for the blade's path. I've also noticed I get a better draw if I cut the wedge, first in one direction and then the other. O.K., there's my 2 cents worth...just thought I'd throw it out there.

Welcome,

I sometimes use your little trick and turn the cigar around and cut it again, but normally just holding it tightly against the cutter so that it doesn't push works for me.