Punch Cutter Vs Guillotine Cutter

[buzz]

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

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

-Buzz

[TachyCoventry]

Punch for robusto, cut for everything else

[JiveTurkey]

I prefer to punch over cut. Less messy. And less chance of an assault charge.

[Xavier]

So, we have a general consensus?

Most cases Punch Cutter > Guillotine?

[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.