Cutter, Punch or V-cut ?

[TheGreekTitan]

The first time someone suggested this to me I though it was a crazy idea but I've done this a few times (use a punch with chisel) and it works fine.

I've always used a v cut, and with that the chisel is actually a favorite of mine.

With the punch, do you smoke it like you're playing the flute? With your recommendation, I guess I'll try it. But, it just seems to me the shape is begging for a v cut.