Cigar Asylum Cigar Forum

Cigar Asylum Cigar Forum (http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/index.php)

- Accessory Discussion / Reviews (http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=14)

- - 411 on punch (http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=2372)

JD11	10-24-2008 05:59 PM

411 on punch

I'm interested in trying a punch and I need a little info from the masses here . Are there different sizes ? If so what size do you use ? and is 1 type better than another ? I really don't want to spend a lot in case I don't decide to go that route but I'd like to try one..

any and all input is much appreciated... Thanks

TXRebel

10-24-2008 06:31 PM

Re: 411 on punch

Pick up an inexpensive one from your local B&M or add one to an order that you place online. Then if you decide that you like a punch, you can get a better one. I got one of these from CI.

Don Fernando

10-25-2008 10:03 AM

Re: 411 on punch

what's the main difference between cutting and punching a cigar? I mean, I know what the difference is, but will it really change the way you enjoy a cigar?

FrequenC

10-25-2008 10:52 AM

Re: 411 on punch

You will have a tighter draw with a punch, so it's good for cigars with notoriously lose draws. I find that a smoke will last longer with a punch instead of a cut.

What I usually do is punch first, if I find the draw is much too tight then I'll go ahead and snippity-snip-snip.

AriesOpusX

10-25-2008 03:52 PM

Re: 411 on punch

Grab a .99 cent cheapy first to see if you like it, cigarbid has them up all the time for dirt cheap. Personally I hate them so I'd hate to see you waste a lot of money on something you may never use.

mugwump

10-25-2008 04:05 PM

Re: 411 on punch

Also check any cigar lighters you have laying around. Even my cheapo has a built-in punch cutter that flips down at the bottom of the lighter.

troutbreath

10-26-2008 08:42 AM

Re: 411 on punch

Quote:

Originally Posted by mugwump (Post 34934)

Also check any cigar lighters you have laying around. Even my cheapo has a built-in punch cutter that flips down at the bottom of the lighter.

What he said. I have the same deal on my lighter, and it's the only punch I use. Works just fine. I use it for larger RG sticks.

AD720

10-26-2008 09:11 AM

Re: 411 on punch

I find myself punching more often than not now (except with torpedoes and very small RG cigars). It cuts down on wrapper unraveling for me as I've been keeping my sticks a little on the dry side.

rhythm11

10-26-2008 09:50 AM

Re: 411 on punch

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrequenC (Post 34440)

You will have a tighter draw with a punch, so it's good for cigars with notoriously lose draws.

I haven't used a punch in a long time so I didn't think of that. I have a bunch of Hoyo's that have a really loose draw and will try a punch on the next one. Thanks!:tu

JD11	10-26-2008 12:48 PM

Re: 411 on punch

Thanks guys I will be getting a cheap one . the reason I want to try is because It seema no matter how I cut my Sancho Panza double maddys they unravel a bit..

All times are GMT -6. The time now is 10:59 AM.