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zody Offline
#51 Posted:
Joined: 05-03-2005
Posts: 1,149
corey sellers wrote:
Just got my first v slice works good but sometimes I have to recut with Gullotine to get the smoke I want


Double guillotine, I stick with Xikar
V cut - I don't do a full deep V cut, not a fan as they can easily crack your wrapper since it's a single blade pushing to make the cut, especially if you cut a full deep V. Two moderate cuts in an X gives a decent draw too.
A small sharp pocket knife, rotate around the cap carefully to just remove the cap.
Never ever ever teeth. That ****e is for old Westerns, good way to kill a good cigar.
Not a punch fan unless it's all that's available, tar always seems to be an issue with a punch cut for me and interferes with the draw as the cigar progresses. A dull punch is also a good way to damage your cigar.
Observe where the cap ends and stay at least 1/8" above it or you start to unravel.
Don't lick or suck on your cigar first, just makes the cut messy.
Perforators SUCK.

Just a advice for what works for me from experience and trial an miserable errors.
gummy jones Offline
#52 Posted:
Joined: 07-06-2015
Posts: 7,969
i usually dont cut the wooden tips on my cigars
tamapatom Offline
#53 Posted:
Joined: 03-19-2015
Posts: 7,381
gummy jones wrote:
i usually dont cut the wooden tips on my cigars
How about the plastic ones?
Hank_The_Tank Offline
#54 Posted:
Joined: 11-15-2016
Posts: 3,677
So I don't start a new thread on this, what cutters are ya'll using for different types of cigars. Over the last couple years I have been using a punch on anything that I can, even the smaller vitolas. I think the only time I use anything else is on torps where I use my Xikar Multi-Tool Scissors (love those things).

Curious because I got a Xikar V Cut for Christmas and not sure the best scenarios for use. Can you use them on torps without cap breakage issues?

I also need to get a new punch because mine is pretty cheap and getting dull. I am thinking I want to go with the Xikar Punch. Thoughts on the best option?

Thanks,
Thunder.Gerbil Offline
#55 Posted:
Joined: 11-02-2006
Posts: 121,359
Yes, you can use the Xikar V-cutter on torpedoes.

From what I recall, the xikar punch is fairly sharp and well made, but it's big. Punches a larger size hole than the el cheapo punches.
elRopo Offline
#56 Posted:
Joined: 02-17-2014
Posts: 905
The new Palio cutter is a cheap China made knockoff of the original. Weighs about 1.5grams less and doesn't cut nearly as clean as USA made version. Glad I got for small change else I'd be feeling totally ripped off. My three year old one cuts far better, chipped blades and all. Beware!
Pudding Mittens Offline
#57 Posted:
Joined: 08-15-2016
Posts: 1,291
Thunder.Gerbil wrote:
Yes, you can use the Xikar V-cutter on torpedoes.

From what I recall, the xikar punch is fairly sharp and well made, but it's big. Punches a larger size hole than the el cheapo punches.

Xikar punches are available in different sizes. I like the big 11mm one, myself.

Hank_The_Tank wrote:
I am thinking I want to go with the Xikar Punch. Thoughts on the best option?


Do it, Hank! Remember, lifetime warranty. Unlimited repair or replacements whenever you need it, forever free.

They're sharp little bastards, too. Careful! Makes a nice clean hole every time (unless your cigar is too dry or crappily-constructed, and that's on you or the roller, not Xikar!)
frankj1 Offline
#58 Posted:
Joined: 02-08-2007
Posts: 44,211
gave up on vee's and punches years ago. oddly, seemed to me they trapped more tar.
always use my palio from Mikey!!! or my xikar, which just got replaced at my local shpo.

have no idea where my Cuban Cutters (perfect cutter?) is, but I think danmd referenced one a long time ago when he wrote about the guillo with a backboard...it was idiot proof and the clipped cap would not land on the floor. pretty good for under 5 bucks years ago. should prolly look into replacing it.
jjanecka Offline
#59 Posted:
Joined: 12-08-2015
Posts: 4,334
I usually do scissors or double guillotine. Used to punch a lot but I got tired of the falling apart on my keyring.

When I forget my cutters, I usually do a toothpick or cut a cross across the cap with my fingernail.
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