To Punch, Or Not To Punch??

[thepyrofish]

I own a couple punches that I use pretty much whenever the cigar allows me. I have a double blade but between it being cheap and my probably lack of cutting skill, the punch is just easier. Beyond that, I can't really explain it but I just prefer to smoke them that way.

Oh, and those scissors bother me because they have two blades facing one direction and one the other...it's not symmetrical. I doubt it would actually hinder them from cutting efectively, but I guess I'm kinda OCD that way :S

[PuffTheMagicDragon]

I think this is what you are talking about. Cuts upto 60 guage and made by Cuban Crafters.







http://www.cubancrafters.com/products.php/item_id/2677

[BigMacFU]

I'm definitely a puncher, although the problem of tar build-up occasionally affecting the taste certainly is a problem. But, I favor a little bit of firmness to the draw and a punch guarantees that every time.

[SmokinDVM]

One of the vendors here, or somewhere else?, had one of the Cuban Crafters 3-blade cutters free with a box purchase. Can't remember what brand of cigar though.
Heck, they're only around $20 anyway.

[CgarDan]

I use a cutter on my cigars most of the time as I like the multitude of smoke that you get from a cut cigar. As for cases when its a huge stogie 60 ring or above I use cigar scissors. A nice sharp scissor will cut those suckers no problem. There are a whole bunch of these on e-bay or you can get them at any B&M. Ask to see some when you will be on your trip to VA.

[n2advnture]

My "go to" cutter is the Palio but I do use the keyring punch on smaller ring cigars. I find it to be the best way for preping a small ring smoke.

~Mark

[mauied1101]

Yup, depends on the gauge of the cigar. My sticks burn a little hot if I'm using a 7mm or 8mm punch on a large gauge stick. For traveling, use only a punch - easy to travel, no questions.

[Newfie]

snip.... My sticks burn a little hot if I'm using a 7mm or 8mm punch on a large gauge stick...snip

OK, this is the opposite of what I expected. Maybe this explains what I thought was tunnelling!!!

Anyone else find this??