Originally Posted by Blak Smyth (Post 1392610)

Well the punch is designed simply to remove the cap and leave the filler in place. To cut it and then punch it is not the way it is designed but if it works to then remove the filler with a tool I guess do it if it helps.

Originally Posted by Aporschaguy (Post 1398920)

I only just recently started using a punch that I bought in my Colibri triple torch lighter. It's great. Sharp exact and clean...

http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/...e/f5257e36.jpg

Originally Posted by CigarNut (Post 1392347)

There are a couple of figurado's that I punch -- I learned this from a rep at an LFDC event. He punched a Chisel for me instead of letting me cut it -- it's much better to punch this particular stick (and those shaped like it) than to cut it.

Just goes to show that there is a place for everything...

Originally Posted by nofeardiver (Post 1398941)

Can you explain that tech?

Originally Posted by CigarNut (Post 1398998)

The punch is made on the side of the cigar -- in the sloping part of the tip, not in the end of the cigar.

Originally Posted by T.G (Post 1399383)

I believe this is what Michael is referring to by punching the side of the chisel:

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=35801

Some prefer to punch both sides so the holes line up and you end up with an open hole through the cigar, some only punch one side. It's all personal preferences.