What cutter and/or method? - Page 3

Steve · 02-05-2009, 11:17 AM

Usually depends on my mood. Generally I use a guillotine, but sometimes if I have my v-cutter with me I'll go with it. When in a bind, I always have a punch.

02-05-2009, 11:18 AM

I use the guillotine on most of my cigars. I own a V-Cutter and a couple punch cutters, but find I usually grab one of my guillotine cutters.
I like the guillotine most because I can adjust the depth of my cut much easier. Sometimes you have to take just a "bit" more off to get that perfect draw and I find the guillotine works really well for this.
I also must admit, I enjoy the ritual of inspecting the cap and where it ends, lining the guillotine just so and the quick snip (sound and feel).
I also prefer the feel a good guillotine in my hand whether it be my Xikar, Palio or any well made cutter.

big a · 02-05-2009, 12:32 PM

I like them all depending on the cigar. I like a nice loose draw so sometimes a punch or V doesn't do it for me. However the punch is nice because i always have it on me on with my keys. I just got a Xikar for christmas and i am not impressed to say the least. Any other feel the same way or know of any tricks with it?

Buena Fortuna · 02-05-2009, 12:35 PM

I prefer the notch or v cut, then the punch, and last choice is the guillotine

02-05-2009, 02:10 PM

I have a Xikar Punch for a key ring and a cutter but I just got a Palio and I must say wow.. that thing is something else but the punch gets used whole lot, being with me always well that would be the reason. However if I am at home or have my Palio around I will use that..

tedrodgerscpa · 02-08-2009, 08:17 PM

The majority of the time, I use a Palio. Therefore, I answered 'guillotine'.

However, depending on my mood, I might punch a cigar. I keep a punch on my key ring all the time.

Also, I've cut after I've punched if I didn't like the draw. Awfully hard to cut THEN punch.

I don't use any of the other methods with regularity, but have done all except the 'bore holes' method (although now I'm curious)

Da Klugs · 02-08-2009, 08:25 PM

I think the Palio is the finest cutter ever mass produced.

That being said...

I cut 90% of my cigars with my $ 1.50 Havana single blade guillotine. The razor blade edge just seems easier to get a good cut without thinking about it too much.

When I use the Palio normally lay it on the table, hold the cigar vertical and cut it that way. Eliminates some of the variables that can mess up a cut.

rizzle · 02-08-2009, 09:06 PM

Xikar is how I roll.

bigliver · 02-09-2009, 12:06 AM

Palio...if that doesn't work, I use my other Palio.

MarkinAZ · 02-09-2009, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigliver

Palio...if that doesn't work, I use my other Palio.

It always pays to have reliable backup

02-11-2009, 08:23 PM

I love the punch. I carry it on my keychain.

DrDubzz · 02-11-2009, 09:27 PM

Palio FTW

Scuba Steve · 04-06-2009, 04:52 PM

ditto... Palio FTW

Smoke Naked · 04-06-2009, 05:00 PM

A cut above is my method.

04-06-2009, 05:07 PM

the attached pic is the best cutter I've ever found I like it on all types, even perfecto and torpedo, The lounge I belong to has one that has been in use for 3 years and is not dull. It's awesome. I'm actually surprised to see guillotine was so far ahead. it's my least favorite.

SmokinApe · 04-06-2009, 05:06 PM

palio

04-06-2009, 05:09 PM

pal-e-o

its the best.

WildBlueSooner · 04-06-2009, 05:13 PM

I love my new Palio!

04-06-2009, 08:01 PM

I use my xikar guillotine, but after reading this, i'm going to try using a punch for those large RG gars...

I have done the poke holes thing in desperation... i don't recommend it.

04-06-2009, 09:26 PM

My number one pick is my Palio. It survived my explorer fire. It was laying in the console when the windshield melted and crashed in. It also took the burnt plastic that fell from the overhead console. Only damage was a couple of burned spots on the case, and the heat didn't bother it at all. One email to Palio, and a week later I had a new leather case in my hands.

If I absolutely can't find my Palio I have a single blade that I bought when my oldest was born. I also have a xikar if I cant find the little $3 cutter. The Palio seems to cut much better. The xiikar seems to tear the cap a little bit.

View Poll Results: How do you open the cap? (more than 1?)
guillotine	227	89.72%
v-cut	27	10.67%
punch	70	27.67%
bite	9	3.56%
pierce	3	1.19%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 253. You may not vote on this poll

02-05-2009, 11:17 AM	#1
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: What cutter and/or method? Usually depends on my mood. Generally I use a guillotine, but sometimes if I have my v-cutter with me I'll go with it. When in a bind, I always have a punch. __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

02-05-2009, 11:18 AM	#2
Waynegro1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What cutter and/or method? I use the guillotine on most of my cigars. I own a V-Cutter and a couple punch cutters, but find I usually grab one of my guillotine cutters. I like the guillotine most because I can adjust the depth of my cut much easier. Sometimes you have to take just a "bit" more off to get that perfect draw and I find the guillotine works really well for this. I also must admit, I enjoy the ritual of inspecting the cap and where it ends, lining the guillotine just so and the quick snip (sound and feel). I also prefer the feel a good guillotine in my hand whether it be my Xikar, Palio or any well made cutter.

02-05-2009, 12:32 PM	#3
big a Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: Ohio Posts: 917 Trading: (42)	Re: What cutter and/or method? I like them all depending on the cigar. I like a nice loose draw so sometimes a punch or V doesn't do it for me. However the punch is nice because i always have it on me on with my keys. I just got a Xikar for christmas and i am not impressed to say the least. Any other feel the same way or know of any tricks with it? __________________ "If heaven has no cigars, I shall not go there" -Mark Twain

02-05-2009, 12:35 PM	#4
Buena Fortuna Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sam Location: SE Michigan Posts: 637 Trading: (18)	Re: What cutter and/or method? I prefer the notch or v cut, then the punch, and last choice is the guillotine __________________ Build a man a fire and he will be warm for hours. Set a man on fire and he will be warm for the rest of his life.

02-05-2009, 02:10 PM	#5
havana_lover Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What cutter and/or method? I have a Xikar Punch for a key ring and a cutter but I just got a Palio and I must say wow.. that thing is something else but the punch gets used whole lot, being with me always well that would be the reason. However if I am at home or have my Palio around I will use that..

02-08-2009, 08:17 PM	#6
tedrodgerscpa Palmetto State Herf Crew! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ted Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,712 Trading: (87)	Re: What cutter and/or method? The majority of the time, I use a Palio. Therefore, I answered 'guillotine'. However, depending on my mood, I might punch a cigar. I keep a punch on my key ring all the time. Also, I've cut after I've punched if I didn't like the draw. Awfully hard to cut THEN punch. I don't use any of the other methods with regularity, but have done all except the 'bore holes' method (although now I'm curious) __________________ Everyday I'm shufflin...

02-08-2009, 08:25 PM	#7
Da Klugs Juan of 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Right here Posts: 4,222 Trading: (8)	Re: What cutter and/or method? I think the Palio is the finest cutter ever mass produced. That being said... I cut 90% of my cigars with my $ 1.50 Havana single blade guillotine. The razor blade edge just seems easier to get a good cut without thinking about it too much. When I use the Palio normally lay it on the table, hold the cigar vertical and cut it that way. Eliminates some of the variables that can mess up a cut. __________________ Communities Not Commodities. Punctuation challenged, but trying. Proud winner of phase 1 of the Weight loss contest

02-08-2009, 09:06 PM	#8
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: What cutter and/or method? Xikar is how I roll.

02-09-2009, 12:06 AM	#9
bigliver Cigarmurai Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Jason Location: Oki Posts: 404 Trading: (9)	Re: What cutter and/or method? Palio...if that doesn't work, I use my other Palio. __________________ Build a man a fire, keep him warm for a night. Set a man on fire, keep him warm for the rest of his life.

02-11-2009, 08:23 PM	#11
ReggieFSULaw Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What cutter and/or method? I love the punch. I carry it on my keychain.

02-11-2009, 09:27 PM	#12
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Virginia Posts: 2,201 Trading: (34)	Re: What cutter and/or method? Palio FTW

04-06-2009, 04:52 PM	#13
Scuba Steve Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Stephen Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 72 Trading: (5)	Re: What cutter and/or method? ditto... Palio FTW

04-06-2009, 05:00 PM	#14
Smoke Naked Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Bill Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 243 Trading: (0)	Re: What cutter and/or method? A cut above is my method. __________________ ♥ ♦ Palio Fanboy Here ♣ ♠

04-06-2009, 05:06 PM	#16
SmokinApe Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeremy Posts: 1,267 Trading: (35)	Re: What cutter and/or method? palio

04-06-2009, 05:09 PM	#17
jlaker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What cutter and/or method? pal-e-o its the best.

04-06-2009, 05:13 PM	#18
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: What cutter and/or method? I love my new Palio! __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur

04-06-2009, 08:01 PM	#19
shortstory5 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What cutter and/or method? I use my xikar guillotine, but after reading this, i'm going to try using a punch for those large RG gars... I have done the poke holes thing in desperation... i don't recommend it.

04-06-2009, 09:26 PM	#20
Junior Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What cutter and/or method? My number one pick is my Palio. It survived my explorer fire. It was laying in the console when the windshield melted and crashed in. It also took the burnt plastic that fell from the overhead console. Only damage was a couple of burned spots on the case, and the heat didn't bother it at all. One email to Palio, and a week later I had a new leather case in my hands. If I absolutely can't find my Palio I have a single blade that I bought when my oldest was born. I also have a xikar if I cant find the little $3 cutter. The Palio seems to cut much better. The xiikar seems to tear the cap a little bit.