How do I cut a Torpedo?

bigpoppapuff · 03-18-2006, 12:52 AM

i usually cut between a quarter inch and a half inch on a torp.....

bigpoppapuff · 03-18-2006, 12:54 AM

some people like v-cuts....only to be used on a round...i don't think you get as much flavor with a v-cut or a punch cut....i do use a punch once in a great while...not even sure why..

**CoventryCat86** · 03-18-2006, 02:14 AM

People generally use v cutters on larger ring (48 and higher) cigars. I personally don't like a v-cut at all

but that's just me.

As far as cutting a torpedo, you've already received some great advice. I use a punch cutter on my cigars but NOT on a torpedo. For those I use a guillotine and cut it half way down. I rarely ever smoke torpedos.....

**Roham** · 03-18-2006, 06:16 AM

I like Torp's and Beli's most the time. I have a V cutter I use sometimes. It works great for me. What kind of cigar did you smoke?

**pinheadbob2002** · 03-18-2006, 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by Roham

I like Torp's and Beli's most the time. I have a V cutter I use sometimes. It works great for me. What kind of cigar did you smoke?

how do you cut a torpedo with a v-cutter ? my v-cutter makes a tiny opening. The Topedo I cut wuth it was a 50 gauge. the opening was so small i was only able to get a little flow going. Do some v-cutter cut a bigger opening then others?

bob

**55Kingpin** · 03-20-2006, 10:15 PM

By the time I get done smoking a torp I've cut it at least three times.

I usually divide the head into 3rds and cut 1/3 every 20 minutes or so depending on the length of the stick. I actually prefer torps in this way as you get to eliminate the "buildup" by cutting it off.

**F.T. Pulver** · 03-21-2006, 12:45 AM

Originally Posted by 55Kingpin

By the time I get done smoking a torp I've cut it at least three times.

I usually divide the head into 3rds and cut 1/3 every 20 minutes or so depending on the length of the stick. I actually prefer torps in this way as you get to eliminate the "buildup" by cutting it off.

Kingpin is correct. Cut off enough to get a good draw, but not so much that you can't make a couple of recuts. To save some space, use your cutter at an angle to get a larger opening without going further up the stick.

**cigar no baka** · 03-21-2006, 01:14 PM

Use a large guillotine (open-ended, not one of those that have a backing and limit how much you can cut off the cigar) and angle it while you cut, so you're cutting on an angle. Try to cut only about 1/4 to 1/2 inch off the end, no more. The angled cut always gives me a good draw.