Give me your "How to Cut" method - Page 3

BigCat · 04-05-2012, 05:43 AM

I use a xikar. I squeeze it just enough so the blades are pressed into the cap, and then I twist the cigar. This has resulted in far fewer caps coming off than I used to get when I would just clamp down.

IlmProcess · 04-14-2012, 08:37 AM

Since starting up smoking again I've been without a punch, so I've been using my fingernail to do what a punch would do.

I remember someone posting some photos of this method somewhere a few years ago.

Basically you use one of your fingernails to make an indention/cut in four lines to make a square. If you've done it well enough you should be able to peel away a section of the cap and begin

kelmac07 · 04-14-2012, 01:34 PM

I used a Palio exclusively up until about two years ago...still love it, but just don't use it anymore. Bought a Xikar X8 two years ago and have been using it ever since. Great cutter for $ 24.99 (sometimes can be had on the "Monster" for $ 14.99 if you're watching).

deaster25 · 04-14-2012, 04:38 PM

I usually get the cap a little moist before I clamp down on it and I haven't had a problem with cracking or falling off. I use a cheap plastic cutter that I got free with a sampler over the colibri cutter I got from cbid.

04-05-2012, 05:43 AM	#41
BigCat My back is now unwatched. Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Colin Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 723 Trading: (5)	Re: Give me your "How to Cut" method I use a xikar. I squeeze it just enough so the blades are pressed into the cap, and then I twist the cigar. This has resulted in far fewer caps coming off than I used to get when I would just clamp down. __________________ "Now, I don't approve of dissipation, and I don't indulge in it either; but I haven't a particle of confidence in a man who has no redeeming petty vices." Mark Twain

04-14-2012, 08:37 AM	#42
IlmProcess ¿Spectacle Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: Trent Location: IL Posts: 117 Trading: (0)	Re: Give me your "How to Cut" method Since starting up smoking again I've been without a punch, so I've been using my fingernail to do what a punch would do. I remember someone posting some photos of this method somewhere a few years ago. Basically you use one of your fingernails to make an indention/cut in four lines to make a square. If you've done it well enough you should be able to peel away a section of the cap and begin

04-14-2012, 01:34 PM	#43
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Give me your "How to Cut" method I used a Palio exclusively up until about two years ago...still love it, but just don't use it anymore. Bought a Xikar X8 two years ago and have been using it ever since. Great cutter for $ 24.99 (sometimes can be had on the "Monster" for $ 14.99 if you're watching). __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

04-14-2012, 04:38 PM	#44
deaster25 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Missouri Posts: 192 Trading: (4)	Re: Give me your "How to Cut" method I usually get the cap a little moist before I clamp down on it and I haven't had a problem with cracking or falling off. I use a cheap plastic cutter that I got free with a sampler over the colibri cutter I got from cbid. __________________ A man with a beard never sleeps alone.