What cutter and/or method? - Page 2

Skywalker · 02-04-2009, 02:39 PM

No place to vote for Cranial Screw-Top Method!!!

I know this to be the favorite method of Ratters!!!

TripleF · 02-04-2009, 02:51 PM

I too prefer the punch type pf cut. It allows for maximum smoking pleasure 99% of the time. If the draw is too tight I make a clan cut with a guillotine, but the hole punch is best IMHO.

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14holestogie · 02-04-2009, 02:54 PM

It all depends on the setting. If I can spread my chit out, a cutter or punch. On the golf course, it's all about the teeth.

Ratters · 02-04-2009, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skywalker

No place to vote for Cranial Screw-Top Method!!!

I know this to be the favorite method of Ratters!!!

Haters, the lot of them.

Quote:

It is the way to cut a cigar that is taking the world by storm.

It was developed after watching with horror what some people did to the caps of their cigars, lopping off 1/8" or more.

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.

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

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.

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.

And Darrell knows where the name comes from, one of the greatest movies of all time.

Snake Hips · 02-04-2009, 06:41 PM

I use a generic metal punch. I very much prefer the mouth-feel and draw when I punch a cigar to when I cut a cigar. I do cut torpedoes, belicosos and smaller cigars (under 40rg), but I use an El Cheapo double-guillotine. Works fine. I never could bring myself to spend so much for a Xikar or Palio when the $5 plastic one works just as well.

duckmanco · 02-05-2009, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake Hips

I use a generic metal punch. I very much prefer the mouth-feel and draw when I punch a cigar to when I cut a cigar. I do cut torpedoes, belicosos and smaller cigars (under 40rg), but I use an El Cheapo double-guillotine. Works fine. I never could bring myself to spend so much for a Xikar or Palio when the $5 plastic one works just as well.

I spend the 40.00 on a palio and was a fanboy for awhile, but as time has gone on, and I have been cutting with the 2 dollar cheapo thats still in the car I've noticed absolutely no performance difference between the too. The palio is nice, but not sure if it was worth it.

MarkinAZ · 02-05-2009, 01:25 AM

I've always used the guillotine. Mainly cheapo's during the years until my Palio came along (Yes, the honeymoon is still on

). In addition to the Palio, I will generally use a punch when it comes to a larger ring guage. The NUB comes to mind. I had the privilage of using a Xikar punch when I visited Liberty Cigars in San Diego last August 08 on a NUB, which produced an excellent draw

02-11-2009, 06:07 PM

Xikar and a punch just depends on what cigar I am smoking.
Josh

04-06-2009, 10:47 PM

For me it was a Xikar, then I found Palio....wow, what a difference! I still use a punch from time to time, especially on some of the fuller bodied smokes.

If all else fails....................Benchmade Auto!

02-04-2009, 02:40 PM

I have a Palio (thank you Fox) and an Xikar (thanks to my wife and kids). Both are fine cutters with the edge no pun inteded to the Palio.

To be honest, I use my teeth more times than not.

jaymz · 02-04-2009, 06:32 PM

about 50/50 split between palio and punch cutters. had a couple other guillotine cutters, but they don't hold a candle to my palio.

DMK · 02-04-2009, 06:13 PM

For larger rg's I use my Xikar, or a punch.
For my little rg's I have an ancient little V cutter.

groogs · 02-04-2009, 06:24 PM

I always use the guillotine cutter, but I am not a big fan of the "Ratters" method.

Ratters · 02-05-2009, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by groogs

I always use the guillotine cutter, but I am not a big fan of the "Ratters" method.

Just because you're a poor craftsman does not mean there is a problem with the method.

MarkinAZ · 02-05-2009, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ratters

Just because you're a poor craftsman does not mean there is a problem with the method.

Lee · 02-05-2009, 10:49 AM

I use a palio for most of my cigars. A punch is handy for short filler cigars to keep the filler in the end.

02-04-2009, 06:23 PM

For torpedo ended cigars I cut them but generally I prefer to punch cigars for the neater cut, but if there's too little area exposed I just nibble more off using the punch, that way I get a larger hole but still with neat edges.

Catfish · 02-04-2009, 06:31 PM

Xikar Spectra. One (slice) and done. I prefer easy draws. I'm a patient smoker that really appreciates even burns. 1 draw every 30 secs. to 1 minute is OK for me to achieve a nice, even burn.

Jimbo14 · 02-04-2009, 11:16 PM

I have been using this lately. I used to always cut but now I prefer a punch. It is a real Magnum 44 bullet turned into a punch - it works very well.

Coz77 · 02-05-2009, 11:14 AM

Here's what I have

1st choice - Love the bigger sized punch on this one.

2nd choice - This one only really comes out when I have to take a little more of the cap to open things up.

View Poll Results: How do you open the cap? (more than 1?)
guillotine	227	89.72%
v-cut	27	10.67%
punch	70	27.67%
bite	9	3.56%
pierce	3	1.19%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 253. You may not vote on this poll

02-04-2009, 02:39 PM	#1
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: What cutter and/or method? No place to vote for Cranial Screw-Top Method!!! I know this to be the favorite method of Ratters!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

02-04-2009, 02:51 PM	#2
TripleF 11/11/11 EPIC IV Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,626 Trading: (176)	Re: What cutter and/or method? I too prefer the punch type pf cut. It allows for maximum smoking pleasure 99% of the time. If the draw is too tight I make a clan cut with a guillotine, but the hole punch is best IMHO. - __________________ Cool Cigar Shirts, Stickers & More

02-04-2009, 02:54 PM	#3
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: What cutter and/or method? It all depends on the setting. If I can spread my chit out, a cutter or punch. On the golf course, it's all about the teeth. __________________ *I loves me a Parti*

02-04-2009, 06:41 PM	#5
Snake Hips Götterdämmerung Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Tyler Location: Directly above the center of the Earth Posts: 1,013 Trading: (10)	Re: What cutter and/or method? I use a generic metal punch. I very much prefer the mouth-feel and draw when I punch a cigar to when I cut a cigar. I do cut torpedoes, belicosos and smaller cigars (under 40rg), but I use an El Cheapo double-guillotine. Works fine. I never could bring myself to spend so much for a Xikar or Palio when the $5 plastic one works just as well.

02-05-2009, 01:25 AM	#7
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: What cutter and/or method? I've always used the guillotine. Mainly cheapo's during the years until my Palio came along (Yes, the honeymoon is still on). In addition to the Palio, I will generally use a punch when it comes to a larger ring guage. The NUB comes to mind. I had the privilage of using a Xikar punch when I visited Liberty Cigars in San Diego last August 08 on a NUB, which produced an excellent draw __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

02-11-2009, 06:07 PM	#8
Stonewall Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What cutter and/or method? Xikar and a punch just depends on what cigar I am smoking. Josh

04-06-2009, 10:47 PM	#9
The Saint Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What cutter and/or method? For me it was a Xikar, then I found Palio....wow, what a difference! I still use a punch from time to time, especially on some of the fuller bodied smokes. If all else fails....................Benchmade Auto!

02-04-2009, 02:40 PM	#10
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What cutter and/or method? I have a Palio (thank you Fox) and an Xikar (thanks to my wife and kids). Both are fine cutters with the edge no pun inteded to the Palio. To be honest, I use my teeth more times than not.

02-04-2009, 06:32 PM	#11
jaymz God of Preservation Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North of Miami Posts: 253 Trading: (17)	Re: What cutter and/or method? about 50/50 split between palio and punch cutters. had a couple other guillotine cutters, but they don't hold a candle to my palio.

02-04-2009, 06:13 PM	#12
DMK S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Darryl Location: Hamilton, ON. Canada. Posts: 2,747 Trading: (86)	Re: What cutter and/or method? For larger rg's I use my Xikar, or a punch. For my little rg's I have an ancient little V cutter. __________________ Darryl, SOB...

02-04-2009, 06:24 PM	#13
groogs Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Grant Posts: 1,945 Trading: (62)	Re: What cutter and/or method? I always use the guillotine cutter, but I am not a big fan of the "Ratters" method.

02-05-2009, 10:49 AM	#16
Lee Life is good! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Lee Location: SW Michigan Posts: 208 Trading: (7)	Re: What cutter and/or method? I use a palio for most of my cigars. A punch is handy for short filler cigars to keep the filler in the end.

02-04-2009, 06:23 PM	#17
dentonparrots Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What cutter and/or method? For torpedo ended cigars I cut them but generally I prefer to punch cigars for the neater cut, but if there's too little area exposed I just nibble more off using the punch, that way I get a larger hole but still with neat edges.

02-04-2009, 06:31 PM	#18
Catfish ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ MO FUGGA! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: David Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 1,707 Trading: (24)	Re: What cutter and/or method? Xikar Spectra. One (slice) and done. I prefer easy draws. I'm a patient smoker that really appreciates even burns. 1 draw every 30 secs. to 1 minute is OK for me to achieve a nice, even burn. __________________ 1: It's ALWAYS Loaded. 2: Do Not Point It At Something Unless You Mean To Destroy It. 3: On Target, On Trigger. Off Target, Off Trigger. 4: Be Sure Of Your Target And What's Behind It.Join The NRA

02-04-2009, 11:16 PM	#19
Jimbo14 Habano Man Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: James Location: Australia Posts: 483 Trading: (0)	Re: What cutter and/or method? I have been using this lately. I used to always cut but now I prefer a punch. It is a real Magnum 44 bullet turned into a punch - it works very well.

02-05-2009, 11:14 AM	#20
Coz77 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: NY Posts: 307 Trading: (1)	Re: What cutter and/or method? Here's what I have 1st choice - Love the bigger sized punch on this one. 2nd choice - This one only really comes out when I have to take a little more of the cap to open things up.

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