Cutter or Punch?

[acruce]

Which do you prefer? I have always cut my cigars, but recently got a punch and I like the change.

[pnoon]

Both work nicely.
Most of the time I use my Palio but I like a punch now and then.

[MUNKY]

v cut

[CigarNut]

Both work nicely.
Most of the time I use my Palio but I like a punch now and then.

What he said! (Peter is wise!)

[T.G]

Sawzall.

[MarkinAZ]

The punch cutter on most headers large enough to accommodate the punch. I enjoy the draw coming from the punched hole. Any thing with a small ring gage gets the Palio:)

[Heavy_d]

Cutter here, but I've only had one punched cigar, so not a lot to compare it too. Need to get my punch out and use it some more, give it a fair shake.

[Porch Dweller]

Cutter

[RobR1205]

I enjoy the punch when possible.

[the jiggler]

80/20 cut/punch.

[mjdx88]

Punch on everything less than 54 rg. Anything larger and the tar build up is too much

[icehog3]

Both work nicely.
Most of the time I use my Palio but I like a punch now and then.

Same here....I tend to use the punch with:

Cigars that are slightly underfilled (The RA Gladiator comes to mind)

Short cigars with a large RG (like the RA Lusitanos)

[BlackIrish]

Same here....I tend to use the punch with:

Cigars that are slightly underfilled (The RA Gladiator comes to mind)

Short cigars with a large RG (like the RA Lusitanos)

Yup. Almost always a cutter. Most of the cigars I've been smoking lately are too slim even to try a punch.

[stearns]

been using (cigar) scissors almost exclusively for the past 6 months or so. everytime it's a perfect custom cut, I'll probably keep using these until something else shiny comes along and distracts me :tf

[TNT009]

Cutter, punch as last resort!

[czerbe]

Palio Palio Palio!!!!! :2:xxx

[RobR1205]

I'll also add that I like to use a punch cut on a cigar that looks delicate or has a slight crack near the head. Typically, the punch will prevent further damage or the cigar from peeling apart.

[.cigardude.]

I like to switch between the two now and then.

[Simple1]

Punch for any short filler, like JLP's, and a cutter for everything else.

[Subvet642]

Punch for any short filler, like JLP's, and a cutter for everything else.

Mostly a punch, but I smoke mostly short filler like JLP's. :D

[milhouse]

i prefer cut most of the time.

this reminds me, I really got to send my palio back for exchange. it feels like crap lately, almost a jerky feeling when you open or close it.:banger

[stevef2005]

Cutter. Have a punch, just never used. Need too try it out, but why fix something that is working just fine.

[Sweet_Leaf_PDX]

I use my cutter most of the time, but for some cigars I like to use a punch. If I know the cigar is going to have a really easy draw then I like to use the punch cut.

[icehog3]

Used a punch on a sublimes sized cigar tonight, worked well for the size.

[Mr. Grimes]

I use a cutter 98 percent of the time mostly because it's always handy.

[mike_556]

Personal preference for me is a (double) guillotine. Tried punching, it seems to have its' place for some sticks for me, but I've always got a xikar in my pocket and use a Palio at home or at get-togethers.

[Dude Here]

Hey, 1st forum post.

99.9% of the time it's a cut. I've never had good luck with punch cuts. Either the draw is too stiff, the cap starts to come off or the tar build up becomes too much.

[Chico57]

I tried a punch once but prefer a straight cut.

[CigarInspector]

I prefer a cut, but some cigars I prefer punched. It depends on size and how tightly packed the filler is. I always keep my bullet shaped punch and a cigar cutter on my keychain so I am ready for anything. You never know when a smoking friend is going to pull out a special cigar for you to try. You have to be prepared. Does that make me a Boy Scout of cigar smoking?

I like the Palio, too. I keep one of those great looking Burlwood editions in my pocket.

[kelmac07]

I punched everything when I first started, now it's a cutter for me. Less tar build up is always a plus.

[Simpleman]

I dont use any cutter. I prefer to use my finger nail. My cigars have great caps so I just peel off a round layer without removing any tobacco. A cutter gives the cigar too easy of a draw for me.

[mithrilG60]

A cutter gives the cigar too easy of a draw for me.

I completely agree. I have a Palio I use for shaped cigar's, everything else is punch cut.

[JoeCool87TC]

I LOVE my V-Cutter! Use it almost exclusively now.

[Dude Here]

I LOVE my V-Cutter! Use it almost exclusively now.

I just bought a v cutter the other day and have used it a couple of times since. So far I like it. Kind of the best of both worlds between punch and a straight cut.

[Smoqman]

I've tried several cutters, including some factory-style "tuck" cutters. When I can't be at home to use such, I go with a straight cut with my Palio.

[badbriar]

Switched to using a punch where it's possible. Prevents damaging the cap. Occasionally, had the cap come off in small strips even with a very thin sharp cut. Haven't had any issues with the punch. :tu
RR

[Ogre]

I use a punch for large gauge sticks, all others get cut.