Cigar Punch Cutter - Several Questions:
 

Which is the best buy?

Which is the best, without consideration of cost?

Do they come in different sizes (diameters) or is there one generic size?

What do you use?

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Got this one - Xikar Wolf Double Punch

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...500_AA300_.jpg

It's on my keychain and goes with me. Works very well. Double sided - big for 50+, small for coronas, etc. Still have to clip the small panatellas. Neo magnet in head holds it all together. Amazon for $15, retails around $30-$35. Nothing but praises.

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I got a Xikar 007. Its ok but I prefer a "no-name" retractable punch I got from TinderBox. It was half the cast and seems to cut better and smother.
BUT, I had an issue with the Xikar and it was fixed free in a few weeks.
Xikar = lifetime warranty.

The Bugatti Lighter has two different punch sizes. I use it alot, becasue of the "all in one" design. But the tinderbox one works the best for me.

http://i11.ebayimg.com/06/i/000/d0/f4/fc66_2.JPG

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This question is going to be mostly up to opinion, I'm loving my Palio cutter, don't think I'd ever go back to a Xikar Xi

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Opinion? I think my 3 Palio's make crap PUNCH's!:sh

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Me thinks this was a Punch thread.

Xikar 009. I don't like those unscrewable kind of punches. The 009 pulls out and pushes back in, very simple and effective.

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;s my bad..misread the OP, I do have the Xikar 007 punch that gets the job done, I keep it in my car for when I'm without any other options

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If I had a choice a 007 or a 009, The 009 would be my choice from Xikar punches. Just because of the push/pull fact. Thats why I sent my 007 back; it would unscrew about 1/2 way and get stuck.
The shop didn't have a 009 when I bought the 007 and it was cheaper than anywhere online (at an event).

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I have two, but that's not what's in question here!

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The Xikar 007 i have works really well! Its my trusty ol' go to punch!

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:tpd:

The 009 is a slick instrument, 9mm may be too big for Coronas and such though but I like to cut those off anyhow

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I have a generic, rubberized, retractable punch that I like, but I still use a cutter sometimes. It depends on the vitola.

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I've had lots of punches, including ones on my lighters. I can say that any of them worked just fine. Some would get the wad stuck in them and had to wait for the next cigar to get it pushed out, I don't like that so much, but it didn't harm how well they worked.
Some were great big clunkity, heavy things that I thought was nonsensical for such a simple tool. Some were a bit big for real small rg cigars, Albert already mentioned that.
Based on the non-existant difference I found between cheap ones and inexpensive ones, I'd suggest you just find one that turns you on and go with that. I really don't think you can miss.
Good Luck!!! :tu

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Lots of good information so far.

My thinking is that I want something with a large punch, to use on the larger ring cigars. I'll probably just use a Palio Cutter on most cigars up to 46/48 ring gauge, but I really don't care to full cut the larger ring gauges 50 on up to 54, which is the largest I care to smoke, at least not to start with, unless there is a problem with the draw.

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Then the 009 is a great tool to own. I just got mine and it is perfect for bigger cigars. Used it on a PSD4 and it cut over half the cap out. When I get home I'll snap some pics.

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That will help. Thanks!

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http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=34585
look at this one. I still use it and it works great.

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The cigar is a 5x50 robusto

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Awsmith4,

Thanks for the pics., that looks just about right. I'll probably pick one up. I guess eBay is the cheapest way to go but I'm not sure!

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www.Cigarmony.com has the Black and the Silver both priced at $25.49