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Punch it or cut it?
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ky70 Offline
#1 Posted: Thu, Apr 18 2002, 7:17 AM EST
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I was wondering what the consensus is regarding cigar cap ventillation (that sounds technical). I have used a pucnher and at times I have had difficulty with the draw. Because of my greeness, I am unsure if it was my cigar or the fact that I punched the cap vs. cutting. Do any experienced cigar smokers punch, or is punching considered a novelty for the less serious cigar smokers (like steel tip darts vs. soft tip darts).

Thanks, Ken
bud451 Offline
#2 Posted: Thu, Apr 18 2002, 8:26 AM EST
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When I forget my cutter, I use the punch cutter I keep on my keychain. They work much better on smaller ring gages. If I use them on a larger ring gage, I just make 2 or 3 punches. After that I return to my corner.
BigTony Offline
#3 Posted: Thu, Apr 18 2002, 8:28 AM EST
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I don't think the "punch" is a novelty at all...... I really just think its personal preference. I, myself like to clip my cigars w/ my Zippo cutter (works great!). I don't really care much for the punch, but it does work and I have used a punch cutter in the past. Any way you feel works for you is what is right for you....... I don't buy into the fad thing.
enjoy a smoke,
Tony
eleltea Offline
#4 Posted: Thu, Apr 18 2002, 9:13 AM EST
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Everyone is right on this one. Just a matter of personal preference. I have learned to make a level cut with my Xikar and it suits me fine, others hate Xikar and swear by the Swiss Army Knife that comes with cigar scissors. If after you punch one of those cigars it doesn't draw, cut the end an 1/8" or so. If it still doesn't draw, it's the cigar. Either plugged or wet, probably.
CL Offline
#5 Posted: Thu, Apr 18 2002, 9:36 AM EST
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I think punch and "V" cuts are great, but I agree, I go with a straight cut because of the draw. I just hate a tight draw. And, if I'm smoking a long-lasting cigar, sometimes I'll cut it a second time if it's starting to get a little too "mushy". Maybe I have a drooling problem.
wouldestous Offline
#6 Posted: Thu, Apr 18 2002, 10:14 AM EST
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yep. like the others said, do whatever you like and enjoy yourself.
xrundog Offline
#7 Posted: Thu, Apr 18 2002, 10:16 AM EST
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It's personal preference. I have a Coibri double guillotine I used for a long time. But I like the fatter smokes. They don't always fit. I bought a nice punch for $7 that is self sharpening. I like it a lot. You must have a cutter for figurados, pyramids etc. I had a v-cutter too. it didn't work well with the bigger smokes. Different strokes for different smokes! Ha!
Mr.Mean Offline
#8 Posted: Thu, Apr 18 2002, 10:43 AM EST
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I've only tried the punch a few times and much prefer steel tip titanium darts in a 26gram range.
tailgater Offline
#9 Posted: Thu, Apr 18 2002, 12:55 PM EST
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Spring tipped?
Mr.Mean Offline
#10 Posted: Thu, Apr 18 2002, 1:11 PM EST
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I wish. those are cool.
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#11 Posted: Thu, Apr 18 2002, 2:41 PM EST
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my rabbi used a scalloped cut. i think it's cute.
jd1 Offline
#12 Posted: Thu, Apr 18 2002, 2:55 PM EST
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Newbie to posting but been with CigarBid for almost two years; You guys crack me up; never a dull moment here. I prefer cutting (guillotine) as mentioned before but yet again, it's personal preference. I think I was punched AND cut before leaving the hospital as a newborn...I was also hung upside down and given a good swat as my parents fondly recall.
eleltea Offline
#13 Posted: Thu, Apr 18 2002, 2:58 PM EST
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Rick, your Rabbi uses a schleimer to cut his cigars?
xrundog Offline
#14 Posted: Thu, Apr 18 2002, 3:50 PM EST
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So Rick, you use a moyle to cut your cigars?
CL Offline
#15 Posted: Thu, Apr 18 2002, 6:05 PM EST
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Good to have ya, jd.
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#16 Posted: Thu, Apr 18 2002, 6:22 PM EST
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jd1 : welcome aboard. please add anything mean and nasty you can. we are all getting too kind to each other.
Mr.Mean Offline
#17 Posted: Thu, Apr 18 2002, 6:38 PM EST
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That's right JD, welcome aboard, stay awhile, and remember, Rick likes his humingbirds well done wrapped in bacon.
gulliver62 Offline
#18 Posted: Thu, Apr 18 2002, 7:52 PM EST
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I use both but as with some other find myself going to the puch more often cause it's on my keychain. I punch 2-3 times on the 50+ rings if the draw is too tight.
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#19 Posted: Fri, Apr 19 2002, 6:56 AM EST
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it is call humaki. if you are not familiar with rumaki, that won't make any sense.
bud451 Offline
#20 Posted: Fri, Apr 19 2002, 8:13 AM EST
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I have a lock on my humidor....could I call the device I use to open it be called a humaki?
bud451 Offline
#21 Posted: Fri, Apr 19 2002, 8:14 AM EST
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Yea...how's MY grammar today! I need a beer.
eleltea Offline
#22 Posted: Fri, Apr 19 2002, 9:59 AM EST
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Grammar, what big teeth you have!
The better for clenching a Gol! my child!
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