V-Cutter

[DeeDubya]

Hmmm, I may have to try that out. Is that from Famous?, my computer and the glare from the sun giving me issues. I tried a cheap v-cutter (and I mean cheap) with very bad results. But I think a v cut would be cool. Just another toy......

I guess it's a matter of preference but I have the v-cutter and a Xikar laying next to each other and always find myself using the v-cutter these days. Sometimes the straight cut just doesn't open up the end without clipping too much of the cap. The v-cutter notches about 1/8" deep and always draws good.

Yes it's the one from Famous. They're not as plentiful as guillotines and some get pretty pricey. So I thought I would try a cheapo first.

One thing I learned is that you have to hold the cigar tight aginst the cutter or it will push away and not cut deep enough.

For the Newbies here are the 3 basic cuts (crude cuts but you get the picture):
V-cut, Guillotine or Scissor-cut, and Punch-cut