Cutter preference

**Baron Porthos** · 08-02-2005, 08:36 PM

How do you cut your cigar

I like the punch cutters the best. I have tried double guillotine and scissors. both seem to pinch. Never tried the single blade or notch cutter. Thsnks
ps the RYJ Reserve Maduro from JR was good.

reaganyouth84 · 08-02-2005, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by Baron Porthos

How do you cut your cigar

I like the punch cutters the best. I have tried double guillotine and scissors. both seem to pinch. Never tried the single blade or notch cutter. Thsnks
ps the RYJ Reserve Maduro from JR was good.

I prefer the punch, but I am becoming more skilled with the cutters...so right now it's a toss up.
-Mike

**QuietC** · 08-02-2005, 09:36 PM

i like the double guillotines

**cigar no baka** · 08-02-2005, 10:19 PM

I own a punch cutter, double guillotine and a V cutter, and all three come in handy, depending on the type of cigar I am going to smoke.

**Dmitri** · 08-02-2005, 10:35 PM

I have never used a punch cutter but would like to look into it. Usually I'll stick with a guillotine.

**Roham** · 08-02-2005, 11:27 PM

Originally Posted by cigar no baka

I own a punch cutter, double guillotine and a V cutter, and all three come in handy, depending on the type of cigar I am going to smoke.

I agree. As a DBL Guillotine I use my Xikar, and I'm impressed with it

**labmonkey** · 08-03-2005, 08:36 AM

I really like to use my punch cutter...but some cigars you have to use a DBG cutter. I don't have a v cutter or scissors, so I can't comment on those, but a single blade guillotine SUCKS! I have a couple that I keep around in case of emergencies, because I sometimes misplace the others, but if you are going to use a guillotine, it should to be a double blade in my opinion.

I have one nice DBG and a few punch cutters and they keep me happy.

**Diesel Grinch** · 08-03-2005, 09:32 AM

I like the V cutter the best at the moment.

**Jonsey5484** · 08-03-2005, 09:55 AM

I prefer the Double gullitine cutter. I tried a single blade cutter and I did not care for it all. I have to say though I have never tried a punch.

**55Kingpin** · 08-03-2005, 10:02 AM

Punches work well for me when I have a small ring gauge cigar or one with a very minimalistic head.......other times I use a DBG. The trick to a DBG is to get the blades right up to where they touch the cigar, and then give a quick, yet powerful close of the handles. If the DBG is worth anything at all, and sharp, this method should leave you with a nice clean cut.

Whatever you do, stay away from single bladed guillotines......

**stjohnroe** · 08-03-2005, 10:04 AM

Double blade guillotine, sometimes the single ones will make an uneven cut or even tear the wrapper.

**Kenyth** · 08-03-2005, 02:19 PM

Yep, single blades suck. I should know, I'm using one right now. A punch or V cutter won't work on torpedos, pyramids, etc. For a universal cutter, the dbl. blade is the way to go.

**Korean&Proud** · 08-03-2005, 07:59 PM

I have tried the single bladed guillotines and hate em'. The doubles are okay but I seem to tear the wrapper or just get crooked cuts with it, maybe its just lack of skill who knows. I have the Xikar Multi-tool on the way and it has the scissors on it, ill let you know hwo it comes out. over all though I love the punch unless the ring gauge is too big than I go with the DG.

K&P

**Island Epicurean** · 08-04-2005, 07:56 AM

I prefer a good double blade cutter. I just got a new rose wood Double blade Xkiar and I absolutely love it!

**mithril** · 08-04-2005, 09:03 AM

i have a double guillotine and a single blade. i don't use the single blade anymore. i have only tried the punch once because i forgot my cutter once and that was the only cutter my friend had at the moment.

**hevyboy** · 08-04-2005, 03:08 PM

I like the double blade best

**cigar no baka** · 08-04-2005, 10:38 PM

Originally Posted by Kenyth

Yep, single blades suck. I should know, I'm using one right now. A punch or V cutter won't work on torpedos, pyramids, etc. For a universal cutter, the dbl. blade is the way to go.

Hmm, well I use my V cutter on torpedos all the time and so far it has worked well for me. Why do you say they don't , what problems have you had?

**deprado** · 08-05-2005, 03:45 AM

Scissors or double guillotine for me. I don't like v-shape cutters.

**Corona Gigante** · 08-05-2005, 10:00 AM

I use a double bladed guillotine on most of my smokes. It cost about $15 in a cigar store. It requires a bit of care and attention and a steady hand to get the best cut. The more practice I get, the better it works. Sometimes I'll use a punch cutter on the fatter vitolas.

I have a backup single bladed guillotine I'll use while travelling or when I can't find my double. I think it cost me four or five buck. It works ok. Once I received a freebie cigar branded single bladed guillotine which would cut ragged and jam up every time I used it. A real piece of crap.

I've never used scissors, they look like they'd pinch.

Sometimes I wonder how old I have to be before I can wear a waistcoat (that would be a "vest" to you guys) and a gold chain with a pocket watch on one end of the chain and my cigar cutter on the other. Sixty? Fifty-five, maybe?

**QuietC** · 08-05-2005, 01:59 PM

The last cigar I had, I used my DG. I squeezed it like normal, and nothing was happening, so i squeezed pretty damn hard, and it finally penetrated the cigar. Thought maybe I need to work out more, but do you think it's becoming dull? Or maybe it was just that cigar, I'll have to see on the next one I use it on. If it's dull already, I'm going to have to go with a Xikar next.