Palio Question - Cracked Heads

[pnoon]

Originally Posted by BlackDog

I seem to crack the heads of probably 50 percent or more of my cigars when I cut them. My Palio seems to function properly, but this is an annoying problem. The blades should be plenty sharp since it's only a few months old. Seems to occur on any cigar, whether NC or CC, so it can't be the stick. Any suggestions for me? Operator error?
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Next time you're herfing with someone, you cut their cigar. If it cuts fine, it's your cigars. If not, it could be your method of cutting or the cutter itself. Let your smoking buddies cut one of their own cigars. If still a problem, then its the cutter. If not, it's how you're using the cutter.

[bobarian]

Originally Posted by illinoishoosier

I tend to moisten the cap before cutting most times. Just as if I was checking the draw, just a little slaiva and then cut. Softens up the dry sticks, and minimizes unraveling for me, if I miss cut.

I also moisten the head before cutting. It seems to help the blades slide and not pull at the cap.

Originally Posted by pnoon

Next time you're herfing with someone, you cut their cigar. If it cuts fine, it's your cigars. If not, it could be your method of cutting or the cutter itself. Let your smoking buddies cut one of their own cigars. If still a problem, then its the cutter. If not, it's how you're using the cutter.

Wise words from the aged one.

[CasaDooley]

Originally Posted by pnoon

Next time you're herfing with someone, you cut their cigar. If it cuts fine, it's your cigars. If not, it could be your method of cutting or the cutter itself. Let your smoking buddies cut one of their own cigars. If still a problem, then its the cutter. If not, it's how you're using the cutter.

I concur with the "Peter Principal".