Punch or Cut?

zemekone · 10-13-2008, 10:33 PM

back when i use to smoke the bigger RGs i use to punch, but now im strictly a cut guy...

How about you?

Da Klugs · 10-13-2008, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zemekone

back when i use to smoke the bigger RGs i use to punch, but now im strictly a cut guy...

How about you?

For me it's a real issue. We all have a smoking draw resistance preference whether we think about it or not.

When you find a particular cigar type of box that has a very loose draw using the puch is a nice way of "adjusting it down" to closer to your normal resistance preference.

poker · 10-14-2008, 06:35 AM

I don't think I even have a punch anymore

tech-ninja · 10-14-2008, 01:15 PM

I'm a cutter.

But I do have a punch, just in case.

Anyone do the V cut at all? Ever?

croatan · 10-14-2008, 01:16 PM

I'm a cutter or a pincher (cutting/pinching with my fingernails). Don't remember the last time I used a punch. Not sure if I have one anymore, either.

10-14-2008, 08:18 PM

I'm Jewish.....do the math.....

King James · 10-14-2008, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tobii3

I'm Jewish.....do the math.....

hahaha, nice!

personally I have never used a punch....always cut

mikeyj23 · 10-14-2008, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by croatan

I'm a cutter or a pincher (cutting/pinching with my fingernails). Don't remember the last time I used a punch. Not sure if I have one anymore, either.

I've been pinching more since I heard you and Pete Johnson talking about it - had never thought about it before then. It's pretty darn effective!

10-14-2008, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zemekone

back when i use to smoke the bigger RGs i use to punch, but now im strictly a cut guy...

How about you?

I'm the same way, very seldom will I smoke bigger than a 50RG, but when I do. I always punch, otherwise it's cut with my trust Palio.

tedrodgerscpa · 10-14-2008, 08:26 PM

Punch is always on my key ring, so it's usually out of necessity that I punch rather than cut.

I ALWAYS punch the Litto Gomez style chisels, one punch to each side

VirtualSmitty · 10-14-2008, 08:26 PM

Cut. I honestly haven't used a punch cut in probably three years or so. I do wish I had one of those badass Boston V-cutters those. They have one at the Davidoff on madison, it reeks of awesome.

10-14-2008, 08:43 PM

I love my Xikar cutter

I haven't used my punch in ages.

Sandman · 10-14-2008, 08:45 PM

Nearly always use my pocket knife. That way I can truly control the size of the opening, thus the draw.

That and I lost all my cutters. LOL

Steelerfanatic · 10-14-2008, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tech-ninja

Anyone do the V cut at all? Ever?

I used to v cut every torpedo (and only torpedoes) I smoked. I know.....weird.

Now it's 99% Palio. I'll punch if I smoke a larger RG cigar.......which is very rarely.

chippewastud79 · 10-14-2008, 08:47 PM

For what ever reason I mix it up all the time. Punch at the B+M and use my Palio in the car, V-cut sometimes at the house. I even bite the cap off in a pinch.

ThePict · 10-14-2008, 09:06 PM

Tried a V cut last week and enjoyed it, but untill I buy one I'll be using my Palio or Xicar.

Mugen910 · 10-14-2008, 09:11 PM

Cut if it's a smaller RG but I will use a V-cutter for reg sized cigs if available.

Genetic Defect · 10-14-2008, 09:14 PM

after losing two Palio and a Xikar cutters I bought a cheap punch.

av8tor152d · 10-14-2008, 09:14 PM

Def a cutter!

10-14-2008, 10:28 PM

I've only used a punch a few times but it never really felt right.

Prefer the cutter!

10-13-2008, 10:33 PM	#1
zemekone im hungry... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: geRRy Location: So*Cal... Posts: 1,244 Trading: (0)	Punch or Cut? back when i use to smoke the bigger RGs i use to punch, but now im strictly a cut guy... How about you? __________________ A Person that says something cant be done, shouldn't interrupt me actually EFFing doing it!

10-14-2008, 06:35 AM	#3
poker 1:11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kelly Location: SoCal Posts: 5,280 Trading: (7)	I don't think I even have a punch anymore __________________ Cigar Asylum: A cigar board birthed without agendas, without profiting, and without advertisements. Amor puro Character is what you do when no one is watching

10-14-2008, 01:15 PM	#4
tech-ninja #2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Herfing Posts: 276 Trading: (18)	Re: Punch or Cut? I'm a cutter. But I do have a punch, just in case. Anyone do the V cut at all? Ever? __________________ 2008 - 2009 Shack Herf Cornhole Champion "Am I #2????"

10-14-2008, 01:16 PM	#5
croatan Missing Peter Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: James Location: la Vuelta Abajo Posts: 3,727 Trading: (6)	Re: Punch or Cut? I'm a cutter or a pincher (cutting/pinching with my fingernails). Don't remember the last time I used a punch. Not sure if I have one anymore, either. __________________ Fumo ergo sum.

10-14-2008, 08:18 PM	#6
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Punch or Cut? I'm Jewish.....do the math.....

10-14-2008, 08:26 PM	#10
tedrodgerscpa Palmetto State Herf Crew! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ted Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,712 Trading: (87)	Re: Punch or Cut? Punch is always on my key ring, so it's usually out of necessity that I punch rather than cut. I ALWAYS punch the Litto Gomez style chisels, one punch to each side __________________ Everyday I'm shufflin...

10-14-2008, 08:26 PM	#11
VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: Punch or Cut? Cut. I honestly haven't used a punch cut in probably three years or so. I do wish I had one of those badass Boston V-cutters those. They have one at the Davidoff on madison, it reeks of awesome. __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin

10-14-2008, 08:43 PM	#12
Ace$nyper Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Punch or Cut? I love my Xikar cutter I haven't used my punch in ages.

10-14-2008, 08:45 PM	#13
Sandman Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 132 Trading: (2)	Re: Punch or Cut? Nearly always use my pocket knife. That way I can truly control the size of the opening, thus the draw. That and I lost all my cutters. LOL

10-14-2008, 08:47 PM	#15
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Punch or Cut? For what ever reason I mix it up all the time. Punch at the B+M and use my Palio in the car, V-cut sometimes at the house. I even bite the cap off in a pinch.

10-14-2008, 09:06 PM	#16
ThePict Is it time for SoCal yet? Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: In my cave grooving with my furry friends Posts: 228 Trading: (0)	Re: Punch or Cut? Tried a V cut last week and enjoyed it, but untill I buy one I'll be using my Palio or Xicar.

10-14-2008, 09:11 PM	#17
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Punch or Cut? Cut if it's a smaller RG but I will use a V-cutter for reg sized cigs if available.

10-14-2008, 09:14 PM	#18
Genetic Defect difetosso Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Perry Location: An elevator Posts: 5,202 Trading: (5)	Re: Punch or Cut? after losing two Palio and a Xikar cutters I bought a cheap punch.

10-14-2008, 09:14 PM	#19
av8tor152d Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jason Location: Huntsville AL Posts: 1,152 Trading: (21)	Re: Punch or Cut? Def a cutter! __________________ W.O.L.F. pack member since 2002

10-14-2008, 10:28 PM	#20
Aladdin Sane Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Punch or Cut? I've only used a punch a few times but it never really felt right. Prefer the cutter!

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