Punch cutter question

CigarNut · 10-14-2012, 10:55 PM

If you are not having any problems with your cutters you may not find any advantage to a punch. I've used both and both work OK -- you can use punches on larger cigars, but the one thing I have noticed with a punch is that I get more tar buildup as I smoke -- because all the smoke is forced through a smaller area (punches remove less cap than the typical cutter).

ninjavanish · 10-14-2012, 11:07 PM

Rare occasion alert - I disagree with bobarian.

A punch can alter the experience of the cigar, some people prefer it because it is often a much cleaner opening, leaving much less stray tobacco than a guillotine. Using a small rg punch on a large rg cigar can however leave a less than desirable effect, look for a large rg punch. Xikar makes one, well worth the money if you end up liking a punch (as I do).

On a seperate note, I've learned to use the edge of my fingernail to remove a portion of the cap, almost the same way a punch does. It's not as neat, but it accomplishes a similar effect and takes up considerably less room in my pocket.

Barcode · 10-15-2012, 12:48 AM

I use a Xikar Magnetic Cigar Double Punch Cutter Wolf

I picked mine up Ebay, but if you look around I'm sure you can find one.

mahtofire14 · 10-15-2012, 01:08 AM

I love punches but I tend to find my cigars get tarry from them as well. I would think its because you're leaving a rounded edge that the smoke and tar can collect at.

10-14-2012, 10:55 PM	#1
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10-14-2012, 11:07 PM	#2
ninjavanish Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Trust me, your humi isn't big enough. Posts: 507 Trading: (16)	Re: Punch cutter question Rare occasion alert - I disagree with bobarian. A punch can alter the experience of the cigar, some people prefer it because it is often a much cleaner opening, leaving much less stray tobacco than a guillotine. Using a small rg punch on a large rg cigar can however leave a less than desirable effect, look for a large rg punch. Xikar makes one, well worth the money if you end up liking a punch (as I do). On a seperate note, I've learned to use the edge of my fingernail to remove a portion of the cap, almost the same way a punch does. It's not as neat, but it accomplishes a similar effect and takes up considerably less room in my pocket.

10-15-2012, 12:48 AM	#3
Barcode Adjusting to the Life Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Tom Location: Everett, WA Posts: 477 Trading: (16)	Re: Punch cutter question I use a Xikar Magnetic Cigar Double Punch Cutter Wolf I picked mine up Ebay, but if you look around I'm sure you can find one. __________________ Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag and begin to slit throats

10-15-2012, 01:08 AM	#4
mahtofire14 Chillin in the Aging Room Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Pete Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,610 Trading: (16)	Re: Punch cutter question I love punches but I tend to find my cigars get tarry from them as well. I would think its because you're leaving a rounded edge that the smoke and tar can collect at. __________________ Saving basements in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.