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Poll Question : How do you V-CUT (Poll is closed)
Choice Votes Statistics
Only with torpedos 2 12 %
All cigars 5 31 %
Only small rg 6 37 %
With the cut vertical in mouth 1 6 %
With the cut horizontal in mouth 2 12 %
Total 16 100%

V-cut poll
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abjd14 Offline
#1 Posted: Fri, Jan 5 2018, 2:51 PM EST
Joined: 08-08-2012
Posts: 396
I mostly use v-cuts on torpedo shapes and sometimes small rg .

I also like the cut to be made from from to back in orientation to the band and/a box press.

I ask because my buddy just cut my box pressed torpedo parellel with the box press. Was very weird to me.

Sorry for those who don't know geometry terms.
Buckwheat Offline
#2 Posted: Fri, Jan 5 2018, 3:01 PM EST
Joined: 04-15-2004
Posts: 12,251
0% of cigars. fog
jjanecka Offline
#3 Posted: Fri, Jan 5 2018, 3:08 PM EST
Joined: 12-08-2015
Posts: 4,334
I have one of those antique small RG V cutters. I like them for stuff that fits.
shaun341 Offline
#4 Posted: Fri, Jan 5 2018, 3:30 PM EST
Joined: 08-02-2012
Posts: 8,826
I haven't used one in some time but could only fit a 54 rg in the one I had (not that I have cigars bigger than that). Didn't think it mattered which way the cut was made as long as I could get the adequate amount of smoke desired.
abjd14 Offline
#5 Posted: Fri, Jan 5 2018, 3:34 PM EST
Joined: 08-08-2012
Posts: 396
So far it seems like no one likes a v cut. Next question will be how do u cut your torpedo then? Small, Med, or large cut or on an angle?
SmokeMonkey Offline
#6 Posted: Fri, Jan 5 2018, 3:37 PM EST
Joined: 04-05-2015
Posts: 5,688
I’ve got certain cigars I use a V for, and I carry one with me as a utility cutter should an unexpected smoking opportunity arise. As far as torpedoes, I generally do a medium straight cut, although I don’t smoke a lot of torps or belis.
Hank_The_Tank Offline
#7 Posted: Fri, Jan 5 2018, 4:14 PM EST
Joined: 11-15-2016
Posts: 3,677
I have a Xikar V Cut that I haven't decided what cigars I like to use it on yet. It WAS nice on a torp though. I punch cut almost everything anymore.

In regards to orientation when smoking, definitely vertical as it seems like it wants to close when done horizontally, especially once it gets warm and moist...(ha)

In regards to which direction you cut it...who gives a flying........... Not sure how it matters what direction it is in regard to the label. I guess a box press that is overly rectangular would be weird if you turned it so you have it the correct orientation.
delta1 Offline
#8 Posted: Fri, Jan 5 2018, 4:18 PM EST
Joined: 11-23-2011
Posts: 28,772
I use the V cutter on cigars that I find produce more oily resin than usual. The V cut produces an indented channel that holds the bitter tarry substance and keeps it from my lips and tongue.
corey sellers Offline
#9 Posted: Fri, Jan 5 2018, 4:20 PM EST
Joined: 08-21-2011
Posts: 10,354
Very rare I use one but I have cut an x in the cap to get more volume horizontal for me but most of the time I have ended up cutting across that most of the time I just use a good sharp machete
RMAN4443 Offline
#10 Posted: Fri, Jan 5 2018, 6:08 PM EST
Joined: 09-29-2016
Posts: 7,683
Buckwheat wrote:
0% of cigars. fog

+1 Beer
KingoftheCove Offline
#11 Posted: Fri, Jan 5 2018, 6:14 PM EST
Joined: 10-08-2011
Posts: 7,631
Use a V cut less than I did years ago, and now only for certain Robustos/Coronas.
deadeyedick Offline
#12 Posted: Fri, Jan 5 2018, 7:31 PM EST
Joined: 03-13-2003
Posts: 17,068
0% I use a Palio.
Ewok126 Offline
#13 Posted: Fri, Jan 5 2018, 7:52 PM EST
Joined: 06-25-2017
Posts: 4,356
I know I will regret this but..

I typically use two types of cuts, V cut and Dick cut. For the Dick cut I will use my Palio to make it.
Whistlebritches Offline
#14 Posted: Fri, Jan 5 2018, 9:12 PM EST
Joined: 04-23-2006
Posts: 22,128
Buckwheat wrote:
0% of cigars. fog


+2
robo60 Offline
#15 Posted: Fri, Jan 5 2018, 9:17 PM EST
Joined: 07-28-2016
Posts: 112
Buckwheat wrote:
0% of cigars. fog

+3
frankj1 Offline
#16 Posted: Fri, Jan 5 2018, 9:57 PM EST
Joined: 02-08-2007
Posts: 44,211
Buckwheat wrote:
0% of cigars.

+4
zitotczito Offline
#17 Posted: Fri, Jan 5 2018, 11:21 PM EST
Joined: 08-21-2006
Posts: 6,441
None, never use.
DrafterX Offline
#18 Posted: Fri, Jan 5 2018, 11:25 PM EST
Joined: 10-18-2005
Posts: 98,535
I have one but never used it.. I'll give it a try... Herfing
tonygraz Offline
#19 Posted: Sat, Jan 6 2018, 12:03 AM EST
Joined: 08-11-2008
Posts: 20,230
Got 'em, tried them, tried giving them away.
Palama Offline
#20 Posted: Sat, Jan 6 2018, 2:53 AM EST
Joined: 02-05-2013
Posts: 23,618
V-cut 98.2% of the time, guillotine the rest. About a month ago I finally got around to using my Colibri deep V-cutter and for bigger RG cigars (52+), works better than my Xikar VX.
danmdevries Offline
#21 Posted: Sat, Jan 6 2018, 4:49 AM EST
Joined: 02-11-2014
Posts: 17,307
I have probably a half dozen of each guillotine and V cutters with a bunch of punches lying around too.

I use whatever's in my vicinity. Usually a pocketknife.
tamapatom Offline
#22 Posted: Sat, Jan 6 2018, 7:46 AM EST
Joined: 03-19-2015
Posts: 7,381
V cut works nice on a torp or small ring guage but makes a figurado like a fish
DrMaddVibe Offline
#23 Posted: Sat, Jan 6 2018, 10:20 AM EST
Joined: 10-21-2000
Posts: 55,389
I only use a v cutter on box pressed cigars.

No tar buildup...ever
thurson Offline
#24 Posted: Sat, Jan 6 2018, 10:48 AM EST
Joined: 06-26-2004
Posts: 3,919
Buckwheat wrote:
0% of cigars. fog


+ whatever, lost count.
fog
bgz Offline
#25 Posted: Sat, Jan 6 2018, 11:35 AM EST
Joined: 07-29-2014
Posts: 13,023
Buckwheat wrote:
0% of cigars. fog


thurson wrote:
+ whatever, lost count.
fog


^this
gummy jones Offline
#26 Posted: Sat, Jan 6 2018, 11:38 AM EST
Joined: 07-06-2015
Posts: 7,969
Very rarely
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