help with proper cut

[cls515]

First post. Glad to be a part of this forum. Just recently bought a cigar in the torpedo style, and I would like to know where is the best place to cut it. I could not readily see a cap on more rounded styles. Should I cut just below the tapering shoulder, or closer to the pointed tip? Any help appreciated. Thanks.

[TheSilentChamber]

I usually cut about 3/4 of the way up the tap from the tip.

[Neuromancer]

I've been using a V-cutter on torpedos...gives them a nice cut area that allows for a lot of smoke and flavor...

[Roham]

You don't want to cut to much or you risk it unraveling. I would suggest just cutting a little bit off, then testing the draw, if you can't get anything, cut a bit more.

[cls515]

thanks for the replies. I am going to cut with razor blades from now on. They are super sharp and I feel more confident in knowing exactly how much of the cap is coming off. Just got a Padron '26 40th Anniv. Just want to make sure I don't screw it up, as I've never smoked that style cigar before.

[Island Epicurean]

I've been using a V-cutter on torpedos...gives them a nice cut area that allows for a lot of smoke and flavor...

I second that. V Cutters are great with Torpedos!

[Jonsey5484]

As Roham said, make sure and not cut off too much. Always better to start small, if you need more cut off then it is really easy. You can't put a cigar back together if you accidentally cut off too much and it unravels.

[hevyboy]

As Roham said, make sure and not cut off too much. Always better to start small, if you need more cut off then it is really easy. You can't put a cigar back together if you accidentally cut off too much and it unravels.

This is good advice

[grand cru no 2]

thanks for the replies. I am going to cut with razor blades from now on. They are super sharp and I feel more confident in knowing exactly how much of the cap is coming off. Just got a Padron '26 40th Anniv. Just want to make sure I don't screw it up, as I've never smoked that style cigar before.

Don't use a razor blade. Go to a cigar shop and pickup a cheap double-bladed cutter. You should be able to find one for $3-$5. Also the Padron you got is either a 1926 or a 4oth anni. They are not the same cigar. Welcome to Csmokers and good luck with your new hobby!

[thepyrofish]

Also the Padron you got is either a 1926 or a 4oth anni. They are not the same cigar.

Darn, I actually caught that and you stole my thunder. I was so proud.

[cls515]

Strange you should mention that. Cigar aficionado and the Padron website both list a cigar titled Padron Serie 1926 40th Anniversary. It was voted 2004 best cigar of the year.