Cigar Cutting 101 - In Pictures -

RGD. · 10-15-2008, 08:05 AM

As it's always a topic of how to cut your cigar - I thought I'd show you how I do it all. First up is the cutters I will be using and the volunteer smokes -
My youngest daughter helped by taking the pictures - not bad for her first time using my camera.

In this picture is what I consider the best way to learn to cut the correct amount off. Now I am using an XiKar here but most all cutters will work the same way. Start by opening your cutter and laying it flat on a surface.

Now insert your smoke directly into the center - then snap the cutter shut.

You should end up with a perfectly cut smoke ready to enjoy.

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RGD. · 10-15-2008, 08:06 AM

For the next cut we will prepare a torpedo shape cigar. Here I am using the Palio.

Inserting the tip into the cutter somewhere between 1/4" to maybe 3/8". Remember that you can always cut off more if the draw is not good enough for you.

Ready to go!

RGD. · 10-15-2008, 08:06 AM

Again using the Palio we will do a traditional cut. Just like the first example except no table.

What I am trying to do is to just take off the cap - and nothing more.

Mission accomplished!

Notice how thin the slice is. Again if you have a bad draw you could either re-cut or grab your Henry's Tool -

RGD. · 10-15-2008, 08:07 AM

And lastly is the punch. Mine is made by Donatus Solingen - it contains two sizes of cutters. You simply twist the end cap to get whatever size that you need.

I grasp and cradle the cigar in my left hand, and using my thumb as a guide, position the cutter against it.

Once I get it where I want it then it's a simple twist. I normally go clockwise with slight pressure as it cuts into it. With a little practice you can feel when it goes throught the cap.

Once through the cap, a slight wiggle and the cut part simply falls right on out.

And there ya go. I'm sure everyone has a favorite cutter and technique - but those are mine.

Good luck with it all!

Ron

10-15-2008, 08:11 AM

Great pictures and info. Thanks for the tutorial.

Mugen910 · 10-15-2008, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by dccraft

Great pictures and info. Thanks for the tutorial.

68TriShield · 10-15-2008, 08:14 AM

Thanks for posting this Ron!

md4958 · 10-16-2008, 08:32 PM

nicely done... never seen a punch like that either

Scottw · 10-16-2008, 07:45 PM

Nicely done, thank you!

gvarsity · 10-16-2008, 08:27 PM

This would be a nice sticky in a noob or cigar basics area. I second the call for a v-cut addition as well. My particular favorite in general.

10-15-2008, 08:05 AM	#1
RGD. God Like Status Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ron Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 971 Trading: (1)	Cigar Cutting 101 - In Pictures - As it's always a topic of how to cut your cigar - I thought I'd show you how I do it all. First up is the cutters I will be using and the volunteer smokes - My youngest daughter helped by taking the pictures - not bad for her first time using my camera. In this picture is what I consider the best way to learn to cut the correct amount off. Now I am using an XiKar here but most all cutters will work the same way. Start by opening your cutter and laying it flat on a surface. Now insert your smoke directly into the center - then snap the cutter shut. You should end up with a perfectly cut smoke ready to enjoy. __________________

10-15-2008, 08:06 AM	#2
RGD. God Like Status Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ron Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 971 Trading: (1)	Re: Cigar Cutting 101 - In Pictures - For the next cut we will prepare a torpedo shape cigar. Here I am using the Palio. Inserting the tip into the cutter somewhere between 1/4" to maybe 3/8". Remember that you can always cut off more if the draw is not good enough for you. Ready to go!

10-15-2008, 08:06 AM	#3
RGD. God Like Status Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ron Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 971 Trading: (1)	Re: Cigar Cutting 101 - In Pictures - Again using the Palio we will do a traditional cut. Just like the first example except no table. What I am trying to do is to just take off the cap - and nothing more. Mission accomplished! Notice how thin the slice is. Again if you have a bad draw you could either re-cut or grab your Henry's Tool - Last edited by RGD.; 10-15-2008 at 08:08 AM.

10-15-2008, 08:07 AM	#4
RGD. God Like Status Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ron Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 971 Trading: (1)	Re: Cigar Cutting 101 - In Pictures - And lastly is the punch. Mine is made by Donatus Solingen - it contains two sizes of cutters. You simply twist the end cap to get whatever size that you need. I grasp and cradle the cigar in my left hand, and using my thumb as a guide, position the cutter against it. Once I get it where I want it then it's a simple twist. I normally go clockwise with slight pressure as it cuts into it. With a little practice you can feel when it goes throught the cap. Once through the cap, a slight wiggle and the cut part simply falls right on out. And there ya go. I'm sure everyone has a favorite cutter and technique - but those are mine. Good luck with it all! Ron

10-15-2008, 08:11 AM	#5
dccraft Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigar Cutting 101 - In Pictures - Great pictures and info. Thanks for the tutorial.

10-15-2008, 08:14 AM	#7
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,184 Trading: (40)	Re: Cigar Cutting 101 - In Pictures - Thanks for posting this Ron!

10-16-2008, 08:32 PM	#8
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Cigar Cutting 101 - In Pictures - nicely done... never seen a punch like that either

10-16-2008, 07:45 PM	#9
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,810 Trading: (6)	Re: Cigar Cutting 101 - In Pictures - Nicely done, thank you! __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

10-16-2008, 08:27 PM	#10
gvarsity still crazy Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 621 Trading: (15)	Re: Cigar Cutting 101 - In Pictures - This would be a nice sticky in a noob or cigar basics area. I second the call for a v-cut addition as well. My particular favorite in general.