Cutter and Lighter recommendations

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Originally Posted by MarkinCA

Hello Joshua and welcome to the Asylum.

Lighting cigars? Before I got into the torch lighter, I use to always use those big fat Diamond Kitchen matches. Nothing wrong with them. Then I became aware of the Blazer PB-207 and have had no problems with it to date. Others here will chime in with their favorites too.

Cutting cigars? For ring gauge 50 - 54, I use a punch. There're the good old reliable cheapo variety going for around $3.99ea, and cut just as well as a Xikar Twist punch that can cost up around $32. I think you get a nice draw with a punch cut.

For ring gauge below 50, a Palio cutter is a winner. Others may dispute, but , and...

Nothing wrong with buying in person and great to support your local B&M. I think there are some items you probably need to see in-person, touch, and try out. Others you can just go forwards and purchase on-line.

So, thats my and good luck...

+1 on the Blazer PB-207. I've been using mine since I think 2006 and it hasn't failed yet. It's not the most sophisticated looking lighter, but it works every time.

I use a punch on almost all parejos and a guillotine on all figurados. I've never tried a V-cut. The punch cut is nice because the edges of the cap remain intact and smooth. The cheapie punches are probably fine, but I use a Xikar 009. My gripe with the 009 is that it's a little heavy to wear on my keychain and I often have to open and close the mechanism a few times to eject the tobacco from the blade. On second thought, maybe you should go with a cheapie. Or perhaps try the Xikar 007 twist. Curious about that one myself. Your guillotine should be a Palio.

And also, +1 on welcome to the Asylum.