Cutter and Punch

[NCRadioMan]

Originally Posted by alfredo_buscatti

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?

Never heard that. Just one cut with a V cutter.

I am not a fan of the V or the punch for any cigar. I like to have the most available surface area for the smoke to travel. Plus I have had too many tar build-up issues with the other cuts that I always ended up cutting them with my Palio anyway to get rid of the tar.