Punch Cutter Vs Guillotine Cutter

[ashauler]

Post a poll, then you will know for sure.

[Nathan King]

I prefer the guillotine because I have found the punch and V-cuts to create a bit of a tar buildup over time that can cause some smokes to go slightly bitter in the last third. Make sure you splurge on a sharp cutter. A dull blade can crush the cap and/or cause you to spit out shards of tobacco every time you puff on the cigar. You can clearly see that the blade is well honed and polished on my carbon fiber Xikar.

[Xavier]

The part about spitting out shards of tobacco is the whole reason I switched to the punch cutter.

I have yet to get a taste of this tar you speak of, but I am sure once I experience it 2 times, in a row, I will invest in a xikar. The great thing about this brand is my tobacconist has an account with them, and with their replacement warranty I can just walk in and they will replace it for free.

[Josh]

I have found that I like my punch cutter as well.

[prophetic_joe]

I'm generally more fond of the punch but I have noticed on some cigars that it does cause some tar buildup. It basically is all about preference as is everything really with cigars. The best advice is use what works best for you.

It goes for everything. What humidity level? What works for you? What cut? What works for you? What cigar? What works for you? Cello on or off? Etc. etc.

There are really no wrong answers here man.

[Paddy]

Ring gauge dictates it for me.
The smaller ring gauge smokes like coronas & lanceros,
get a punch cut. Larger ring gauge cigars like toros & churchills,
get their heads clipped.

[ggiese]

I miss saviour. Things have just not been the same since he's been gone...