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You use a curved, Japanese s-word?=d>

Palio here.

When I forget that my pocket knife.

Xikar. Despite the perception they are over priced, they come with a lifetime warranty. Dave, return it for a new one. Xikar does it, no questions asked.

I will say this however, just like you might have a nicer watch and decent jewelery for when you are out on the town, an expensive cutter and a fancy lighter are just two more accessories for that game, so there is a place for the expensive cutters. I still choose Xikar based on ease of use and very positive experience with the brand although I do have a classy looking Cuban Cutters chrome and gold guillotine and the Paleos have recently piqued my interest. Just like everything else cigar, whisky, or women related, there are many options to satisfy the variety of tastes. Find what you like and enjoy it.

But when I'm feeling classy and not smoking a white owl that has a tip, I use Palio. Second choice Xikar.

V cutters work great so long as you make an x cut. Buy a nice one though, not an el cheapo. You get what you pay for

I did use a punch occasionally but one time I went to punch a stick that was probably too dry and the wrapper busted when I pushed. So I've been mad at it.

I'll probably get a V cutter at some point to make an X cut on larger ring gauges, or to help with the moisture buildup on longer gars now that humid summer is coming.

Palio for backup. Xi007 punch for backup.

Have used pocket knife, razor blade or

fingernails/teeth in a pinch.

Chemyst 😎