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Punch and V-cut?
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thomasben86 Offline
#1 Posted: Mon, Jan 3 2022, 5:55 PM EST
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What's the consensus on the punch and is there one that a lot of you guys use on a regular basis? My friends, family and father use the Calibri V-cut and love it.

Was thinking about maybe snagging that and a punch to switch things up?
Jakethesnake86 Offline
#2 Posted: Mon, Jan 3 2022, 5:59 PM EST
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I like the really big punch. I like the colibri v because it’s a deep v. Typically I use a regular cutter though. Whatever I find first usually gets the nod
clintCigar Offline
#3 Posted: Mon, Jan 3 2022, 6:02 PM EST
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I only use punch on less than 40RG. Straight cut everything else.
deadeyedick Offline
#4 Posted: Mon, Jan 3 2022, 6:03 PM EST
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Off with their heads! Guillotine.
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#5 Posted: Mon, Jan 3 2022, 6:15 PM EST
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thomasben86 wrote:
What's the consensus on the punch and is there one that a lot of you guys use on a regular basis? My friends, family and father use the Calibri V-cut and love it.

Was thinking about maybe snagging that and a punch to switch things up?


Don’t really think there’s a consensus. Some people love ‘um, some people (like me) don’t care for it, and of course there are some that don’t care either way. I’m more of a V-cut guy and use the Xikar VX, VX2 as well as the Colibri V-Cut, depending on the RG and cap of the cigar. For straight cuts I use a Xikar Xi3.
BuckyB93 Offline
#6 Posted: Mon, Jan 3 2022, 6:38 PM EST
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First choice would be a V-cut.
Sunoverbeach Offline
#7 Posted: Mon, Jan 3 2022, 6:40 PM EST
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I generally straight cut across the board. Usually the Xi3 or the Xikar MTX. Need to get that one sharpened though
tonygraz Offline
#8 Posted: Mon, Jan 3 2022, 9:22 PM EST
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I punch mostly, but will straight cut sometimes (hard to punch a torpedo). Never liked the V-cut.
LeeBot Online
#9 Posted: Mon, Jan 3 2022, 10:17 PM EST
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I never used a V-cut until I saw this thread and rememberd that marcus sent me a V cutter with one of his bombs. I had to do a cross V though.

I have heretofore used a punch, but I overlap several punches to open up more of the cap. I just won (finally!) one of those Xikar 11mm punches, and it is perfect for a 50 ring gauge. So far, I love it. I like a punch because it leaves the edges rounded, feels better.

I also sometimes just scrape the cap off with my teeth because I'm white trash like that. I've done it for a long time and can usually do less damage to the cap than with a straight cutter.
BuckyB93 Offline
#10 Posted: Mon, Jan 3 2022, 10:43 PM EST
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tonygraz wrote:
I punch mostly, but will straight cut sometimes (hard to punch a torpedo). Never liked the V-cut.


Dude, you've never seen my V-cut. I'll expose it next V-herf.
bgz Offline
#11 Posted: Mon, Jan 3 2022, 10:49 PM EST
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Nobody wants to see your helmet trooper Bucky.
Jakethesnake86 Offline
#12 Posted: Mon, Jan 3 2022, 11:56 PM EST
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Lol^^
drglnc Offline
#13 Posted: Tue, Jan 4 2022, 4:30 PM EST
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I punch or V cut almost all of my sticks. only straight cut if it has draw issues or something. I use the Cuban Crafters V cutter, its not deep so i usually do an x with it but punch is my go to usually. i have a rockwell double punch, it has 2 sizes built in and never had an issue but it looks like it isn't available anymore. Probably gonna get me one dem Quasar punches next time i decide to splurge on an accessory.
Dg west deptford Offline
#14 Posted: Tue, Jan 4 2022, 4:52 PM EST
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Punch with a Promethius or the Zicar on my key ring

Slanted straight cut on larger torp, beli, or figurados

Pig tails are usually cunningly lipped off

Longer, tighter lanceros & some churchills get the V
IronResin Offline
#15 Posted: Thu, Jan 6 2022, 3:31 PM EST
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I use a punch or straight cut everything except for pyramids. I only V-cut V shaped vitolas.
LeeBot Online
#16 Posted: Thu, Jan 6 2022, 3:37 PM EST
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^or only punch Punches?
IronResin Offline
#17 Posted: Thu, Jan 6 2022, 4:14 PM EST
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LeeBot wrote:
^or only punch Punches?


I punch my PunchesApplause
Sunoverbeach Offline
#18 Posted: Thu, Jan 6 2022, 6:29 PM EST
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But if you follow that theme, how do you smoke a Diesel Uncut?
IronResin Offline
#19 Posted: Thu, Jan 6 2022, 6:48 PM EST
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Sunoverbeach wrote:
But if you follow that theme, how do you smoke a Diesel Uncut?


I wouldnt cut one. Maybe Id try one that was aged and toned down some.
Thunder.Gerbil Offline
#20 Posted: Fri, Jan 7 2022, 12:31 AM EST
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Sunoverbeach wrote:
But if you follow that theme, how do you smoke a Diesel Uncut?


Get a mohel. Throw a briss. Snippy-snipp-snipp...

Wait for it to heal and smoke away. We won't judge you,.
corey sellers Offline
#21 Posted: Fri, Jan 7 2022, 9:32 AM EST
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I whack it off...

Guillotine
frankj1 Offline
#22 Posted: Fri, Jan 7 2022, 10:49 AM EST
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Thunder.Gerbil wrote:
Get a mohel. Throw a briss. Snippy-snipp-snipp...

Wait for it to heal and smoke away. We won't judge you,.

the wine is always too sweet though.
delta1 Offline
#23 Posted: Fri, Jan 7 2022, 1:53 PM EST
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except for her kisses, which were sweeter...
slo-mo Offline
#24 Posted: Wed, Jan 12 2022, 3:05 AM EST
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I have found that a .380 or a 9mm case makes for a good punch.
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