Cutter and Punch

[irratebass]

Originally Posted by alfredo_buscatti

No bits and pieces. Remember that the punch only outlined a hole; I was digging out the tobacco that was attached to the binding long-leaf below. Whatever I didn't dig out was bound.

I don't possess a V-cutter and only from pictures taken at the side-not the top after the cutter has done its work-do I have some idea of what it does; thus I am unable to even hazard a guess.

From what I can tell the V-cutter scores a shallow v-shaped cut across the top of the cigar. The smoker then makes another cut at a 90º angle to the first cut. True?

I've never used a handheld V cutter, just the table top and I was very impressed with it. Would eventually like to get one for my bar, I have wondered about cutting a cigar (regular cutter) and then using a punch afterwards, but I thought it might be too much overkill.

[Blak Smyth]

Originally Posted by irratebass

I've never used a handheld V cutter, just the table top and I was very impressed with it. Would eventually like to get one for my bar, I have wondered about cutting a cigar (regular cutter) and then using a punch afterwards, but I thought it might be too much overkill.

Well the punch is designed simply to remove the cap and leave the filler in place. To cut it and then punch it is not the way it is designed but if it works to then remove the filler with a tool I guess do it if it helps.

[T.G]

Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

Well the punch is designed simply to remove the cap and leave the filler in place. To cut it and then punch it is not the way it is designed but if it works to then remove the filler with a tool I guess do it if it helps.

A tool... like a drill bit maybe?

[alfredo_buscatti]

T.G.,

Marvelous idea to use a drill bit instead of the punch after a cut as I think it would automatically remove the tobacco that I had to pick at to remove.

A drill bit is my next move, but probably not used too often as there is usually enough room for a second cut if the first leaves you with an unsatisfactory draw.

[Newbie_nick]

Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

Well the punch is designed simply to remove the cap and leave the filler in place. To cut it and then punch it is not the way it is designed but if it works to then remove the filler with a tool I guess do it if it helps.

The only punch tool that I've used will remove about 1/8" of depth, and I usually get into the filler a bit. I've never enjoyed the draw of the punch, but I should probably experiment a little with it before I judge. I always go back to my double blade cutter!