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Cut.

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I personally don't even own a punch, so for the most part im strictly a cut guy. However, if a buddy or someone has a punch available i'll probably use it just because it's something different. Nice to change things every now and then.
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I tend to cut up to 55 RG and punch anything larger. I like to punch the Taboo Twist Toros that are 58's - I like the amount of smoke I get and can control it if neccessary by opening up the opening.

I think it depends on the draw; I've punched a stick that had lousy draw and ended up cutting it to be able to finish it.

:dance::dance::dance:

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Palio cut most of the time, but I use a punch occasionally.

I'd like to see a demo of this "pinch" method?

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Punching is far superior for mixed filler cigars, I cut everything else.

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I usually cut but have been known to punch.

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I bought a Boston V cutter 10 years ago and it still cuts like it did on the first day. l love the V cut as it is deep enough to pull the smoke and clean enough because of the surgical cut it gives. For the $110 I paid for it I would hope to shout!

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I always go with a cut. V or straight simply depends on my mood at the time. I do enjoy the V cut though.

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:tpd:

I enjoy a v-cut but most of the time I just straight cut.

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Either, though mostly I cut. I'm with everyone else on punching for larger RG

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I used a punch for the first time a couple of months ago, and now I punch all the time except for cutting the occasional torpedo. I like the draw better with the punch.

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oh my gosh I was worried!!! I thought those were my only two choices of how you were going to take me out tonight:bx Don't forget I have seen you arm wrestle. First the taunting then you drop the hammer :rlz

Rob :salute:

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i like the punch never had a problem with it. i have cut and v cut a few times but i like the punch better.

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I used to use a punch and a V cut when I first started mainly because I was afraid of cutting too much of the cap off when using a straight cut, now I am more used to it and really prefer the straight cut to the punch or the V

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I cut with a Xicar and V cut with a BostonCutter.

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cut

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Cranial Screw Top, of course. :ss

I developed it after watching with horror what some people did to the caps of their cigars, lopping off 1/8" or more. I frequently see people cutting off almost the entire cap to the cigar. I've found that cutting a cigar this way leaves a nice intact cap and reduces the amount of unraveling problems I had before using this method.

Step one:
Find a cigar that has a nice rounded cap for best results. Will not work on torpedo or belicoso cigars, though I confess I have never tried.

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Step two:
Place cutter gently and barely into the sides of the top of cap. While holding the cutter there, rotate the cigar.

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Step three:
Peel off the cap. The cap should just pop off with the cutter, I left a tad bit uncut to show that the cap is coming off but there was no filler cut at all.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...IMG_0018-3.jpg

Final result:
Should be a very clean cut of just the cap without destroying any filler and leaving the remainder of the cap intact to avoid unraveling of the wrapper.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...IMG_0025-4.jpg

And you get bonus satisfaction points for knowing where the name comes from. :groucho:

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Punch. Unless it is a very small ring gauge then I v-cut.:ss

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I have been using Ratter's method for quite some time without fail. If you have not tried it, I suggest you get on board, it delivers one of the best cuts possible IMO.

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I was mostly cutting before, but now I find myself punching first if possible, mostly because I prefer my draw a bit on the tighter side. I figure if it's too tight I can lop off more with the cutter afterwards, but if I open it up too much first there's no going back. Also, I find punching better on those cigars with the really squared-off caps.