Keychain punch

[Razorhog]

I was thinking of getting a keychain punch instead of taking my Palio to the golf course. I've never used a punch and would like advice on a decent one. I've noticed that some of the Xikar punches say "twist" in the name - what does that mean?

[awsmith4]

The Xikar 009 is a great punch. It is bigger than the standard punch but the best part is it is one piece so you have no parts to lose.

[Blak Smyth]

The Xikar 009 is a great punch. It is bigger than the standard punch but the best part is it is one piece so you have no parts to lose.

That is a good point, I have a cheap keychain punch that seperates in the middle to expose the cutter end. I leave my keys behind so I do not have to carry them outside while I smoke. It is easy to drop the cutter end into a pocket after using it and forget to attach it back to my keys when finished.

On the other hand now that I think about it, I wouldn't want to carry all my keys out everytime so maybe I do prefer the detachable punch.

Kind of a win/lose situation for me. Like everything else I'm learning, comes down to personal prefference.

[Bill86]

I have both the 009 and 007. I like the 009. I use it for 37 rg lanceros - 54 rg gauge Behikes.

In fact I own 2 of them.

+1 to the 009

Watch cigar monster at night when the mashup is on (10pm or 11pm depends on your time zone) and they often have these for $19-$21 shipped.

[Razorhog]

Thanks for the suggestions, I'll try to find a 009. I like the looks of the 007 too, but I think the 9mm will be more versatile.

[Razorhog]

This one is really cheap, I wonder if the quality is low.

http://www.littlehavanacigars.com/proddetail.asp?prod=CC1201DE

[thebayratt]

I have a 007. I had to send it back after a few months. It quit twisting....
The 009 is what I would go with. The push-pull seems more reliable.

Here is the kicker to me. I have a $12 "Havana" retractable (push button) punch I got from a B&M and it seems to be sharper than my Zikar!! It has no warranty, but it was half the cost and seems to punch easier.

$16 here: http://www.cigartoyz.com/_e/CIGAR_PUNCHES/product/FK-399/Auto_Retractable_Cigar_Punch.htm
http://cigars.about.com/gi/o.htm?zi=1/XL&zTi=1&sdn=cigars&cdn=hobbies&tm=13&gps=64_15_1024_614&f=10&su=p504.1.336.ip_&tt=3&bt=0&bts=0&zu=http%3A//0.tqn.com/d/cigars/1/0/I/4/-/-/havana.jpg

[Razorhog]

I have a 007. I had to send it back after a few months. It quit twisting....
The 009 is what I would go with. The push-pull seems more reliable.

Here is the kicker to me. I have a $12 "Havana" retractable (push button) punch I got from a B&M and it seems to be sharper than my Zikar!! It has no warranty, but it was half the cost and seems to punch easier.

$16 here: http://www.cigartoyz.com/_e/CIGAR_PUNCHES/product/FK-399/Auto_Retractable_Cigar_Punch.htm
http://cigars.about.com/gi/o.htm?zi=1/XL&zTi=1&sdn=cigars&cdn=hobbies&tm=13&gps=64_15_1024_614&f=10&su=p504.1.336.ip_&tt=3&bt=0&bts=0&zu=http%3A//0.tqn.com/d/cigars/1/0/I/4/-/-/havana.jpg

Thanks for the info and link. I wonder if Xikar would replace yours because a generic punch is sharper?

[emopunker2004]

This one is really cheap, I wonder if the quality is low.

http://www.littlehavanacigars.com/proddetail.asp?prod=CC1201DE

i have that one. its nothing special but it works. PM me your address, i have a couple of the ones they sell on cigarbid that i dont need i can send to you.

[Razorhog]

i have that one. its nothing special but it works. PM me your address, i have a couple of the ones they sell on cigarbid that i dont need i can send to you.

That is very generous, I appreciate it! PM incoming. :ss

[Blak Smyth]

i have that one. its nothing special but it works. PM me your address, i have a couple of the ones they sell on cigarbid that i dont need i can send to you.

I am very impressed with the generousity of the regulars here at the Asylum. I have been on "community" forums before but you guys take the cake!

[nofeardiver]

i just won the nub punch that came in the gift set, i would have to say i was ever a punch guy i love my palio, but man after using the nub punch it is great... i might have to get one of the 009 for the smaller ring guage cigars...

[big a]

i have that one. its nothing special but it works. PM me your address, i have a couple of the ones they sell on cigarbid that i dont need i can send to you.

Very nice :tu I have a couple of those also and they work just fine for me. I would like to pick up 009 when funds allow though.

[Razorhog]

I am very impressed with the generousity of the regulars here at the Asylum. I have been on "community" forums before but you guys take the cake!

No doubt! :l

[LostAbbott]

Anyone know of one that would work well as a beer bottle cap opener as well? I would love to have a duel function gadget like that on my key chain.

[Razorhog]

Anyone know of one that would work well as a beer bottle cap opener as well? I would love to have a duel function gadget like that on my key chain.

I like the way you think. Check this out: http://www.xikar.com/cutters_ximtx.asp

[Razorhog]

Hmm, now that I think about it, I need a torch lighter with a punch and bottle opener...

[LostAbbott]

I like the way you think. Check this out: http://www.xikar.com/cutters_ximtx.asp

Never been a fan of the scissors. It is a step in the right direction though. I am thinking it would be pretty easy to do a punch and bottle opener combo. maybe we can get Palio on it.

[nofeardiver]

That would be sweet

[bvilchez]

Hmm, now that I think about it, I need a torch lighter with a punch and bottle opener...

If you're looking for Xikar products let me know.:tu

[emopunker2004]

:D

[nofeardiver]

If you're looking for Xikar products let me know.:tu

???

[emopunker2004]

Beau
Package er... I mean envelope on the way. Should be there Saturday :r :r

[Razorhog]

Beau
Package er... I mean envelope on the way. Should be there Saturday :r :r

Rut-roh! Now where did I put my flack jacket? :D

[emopunker2004]

Rut-roh! Now where did I put my flack jacket? :D

dunno but put it on when u find it :sl

[Ogre]

dunno but put it on when u find it :sl

Picking on the guy who doesn't know better?!?!?!?!

[emopunker2004]

Picking on the guy who doesn't know better?!?!?!?!

:D:D:D
He's been here long enough to know better! :xxx

[Razorhog]

Did not get here today, will look for it Monday :ss

[emopunker2004]

Did not get here today, will look for it Monday :ss

gay

[LostAbbott]

gay

Good to see people still use this in a negative connotation. When I was a kid we would say it all the time, having no idea what it actually meant.

[emopunker2004]

Good to see people still use this in a negative connotation. When I was a kid we would say it all the time, having no idea what it actually meant.

:r

[emopunker2004]

Did not get here today, will look for it Monday :ss

I looked on the USPS site. Must have a buncha drunks working for them. That box went all over my city and now to TN to the bulk mail center :sh
Who knows where it'll be next :sl

[Razorhog]

I looked on the USPS site. Must have a buncha drunks working for them. That box went all over my city and now to TN to the bulk mail center :sh
Who knows where it'll be next :sl

Well it arrived today, thank you so much!! 3 punches and a nice 5'er! That'll teach me :r Fantastic sampler - I've never had any of those cigars and look forward to trying them. In the pic below only 2 punches are shown because I've already put the black one on my key ring. :D I've been juiced by the FCC!! Thanks again Justin!

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-9_8GrXQX72A/Tgj7eFR4MGI/AAAAAAAAAR8/jQTEGPHVFzU/s1024/photo.JPG