To Punch, Or Not To Punch??

[bluesman455]

I use my Xikar x1 for a full cut and full flavor,sometimes with a punch cut it can cause a hot spot on the tongue.

[Kenyth]

I use a double blade cutter exclusively. Punches only work on smaller gauge cigars for me. They're also a PITA to clean out. Buy cutters often or keep them razor sharpened. On very large cigars, you can use a razor blade (very sharp pocket knife, utility knife, box cutter, etc.) Spiral cut around the outside while you twist the cigar until the entire end is trimmed off.