Punch Cutter Vs Guillotine Cutter

**Xavier** · 11-03-2010, 09:45 AM

Before anyone gets mad at me for not using the search option, I would like to inform everyone that I did infact use the search and did not find anything that satisfied my query.

I have a punch cutter on my key chain. I normally use that to punch a small hole in my cigar (unless I am smoking one too small for that, or a torpedo or anything that the punch cutter will not work on) and enjoy it that way. I adopted this method after botching a few cigars and was seeing red as a result.

What are y'all's thoughts on the punch cutter? Am I getting lucky by never having a problem with this method, or is it truly better?

I know for torpedos and the smaller cigars, I will need to use a conventional cutter, but for the most part, am I safe with this method?

And I am putting in an edit. I just realized, I put this in the wrong spot. This is supposed to be in the accessories area. If a mod can move this for me, I would appreciate it. I sincerely apologize.

**buzz** · 11-03-2010, 09:55 AM

Use the dang search function!

The punch seems to work better for most cigars, but I usually grab the guillotine for some reason - I think it is because it looks cooler. Plus slcraiders gave me a sweet Tatuaje Buzz Cut, and well, you know I have to use that!

-Buzz

**ggiese** · 11-03-2010, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by Xavier

Before anyone gets mad at me for not using the search option, I would like to inform everyone that I did infact use the search and did not find anything that satisfied my query.

I have a punch cutter on my key chain. I normally use that to punch a small hole in my cigar (unless I am smoking one too small for that, or a torpedo or anything that the punch cutter will not work on) and enjoy it that way. I adopted this method after botching a few cigars and was seeing red as a result.

What are y'all's thoughts on the punch cutter? Am I getting lucky by never having a problem with this method, or is it truly better?

I know for torpedos and the smaller cigars, I will need to use a conventional cutter, but for the most part, am I safe with this method?

And I am putting in an edit. I just realized, I put this in the wrong spot. This is supposed to be in the accessories area. If a mod can move this for me, I would appreciate it. I sincerely apologize.

Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous.

- Confucius

**Xavier** · 11-03-2010, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by ggiese

Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous.

- Confucius

I understand the quote, but I cannot tell if you are giving me a compliment for using the search function, or being satiral and giving me a good insult.

**Eville** · 11-03-2010, 10:42 AM

OMG no don't use the punch cutter! Think of the Children!

**ashauler** · 11-03-2010, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by Xavier

I understand the quote, but I cannot tell if you are giving me a compliment for using the search function, or being satiral and giving me a good insult.

I can't tell either, it's the internet.

**ggiese** · 11-03-2010, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by Xavier

I understand the quote, but I cannot tell if you are giving me a compliment for using the search function, or being satiral and giving me a good insult.

...and the answer is YES!

**buzz** · 11-03-2010, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by ashauler

I can't tell either, it's the internet.

- Truly a classic, glad to see it used again.

-Buzz

**TachyCoventry** · 11-03-2010, 12:15 PM

Punch for robusto, cut for everything else

garryyjr · 03-02-2011, 11:26 AM

I use a punch from time to time.

(I'm still new here and back in October I went on a cruise to Ensanada. We picked up a few sticks while walking around. The local shop cut ours for us using a punch. First time i seen that and thought it was freaking awesome)

Since I got my V cutter, I have been using that alot. Love it. Guillotine I use rarely.

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**Shadykaricta** · 04-23-2011, 06:03 PM

Used a punch for the first time in my life today. Don't think i'll ever go back to the guillotine. I did notice a bit of tar build up but nubb it none the less. For me the pros outweigh the cons for now...

garryyjr · 04-23-2011, 06:18 PM

Originally Posted by Shadykaricta

Used a punch for the first time in my life today. Don't think i'll ever go back to the guillotine. I did notice a bit of tar build up but nubb it none the less. For me the pros outweigh the cons for now...

What are the pros to you? I really like the V cut.

**Shadykaricta** · 04-23-2011, 06:42 PM

It's just neater. 9 times out of 10 when I cut I have already had a few and have botched the job from time to time. Not having to deal with the wrapper unraveling is some nice piece of mind.

garryyjr · 04-23-2011, 10:05 PM

Originally Posted by Shadykaricta

It's just neater. 9 times out of 10 when I cut I have already had a few and have botched the job from time to time. Not having to deal with the wrapper unraveling is some nice piece of mind.

Same here.. I normally use the V cutter and sometimes the punch.. hardly anything else