V-Cutter

[bhands]

Tar builds up or condenses on the edges of the "V". I have not found this to be problem. I guess if you would put your tongue against it then you might taste it. I read a snippit that said this was a good thing, I guess collecting the tar before it enters your mouth. But hey, I get plenty tar in my mouth anyway, a little more wouldn't matter.

i also read that they came up with the v cut to cut down on the tar build up which can cause mouth cancer. the punch is supposedly the worst cut for tar build up coming in contact with your mouth. just a little fun fact.

[prostartjr1738]

I find myself almost always grabbing the V when smoking a larger ring torpedo cigar. Anything else I will use the Xikar. Once in a while I try the V on something diffrent but dont favor it.

[mithril]

I love the V-cut. Usually gives me the perfect draw.

[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.