Do you use a cutter or a punch?

Sonic04GT · 10-23-2011, 12:24 PM

What do you use the most or does it vary greatly on the type of cigar?

I bought a punch recently and have only used it once. I think I like the tighter draw more with the punch that with a standard guillotine cutter. But I'm a noob so I don't know what I'm talking about.

I know some cigars, like the Drew Estate Java with a rectangular shape would be very difficult to get a clean cut.

Emjaysmash · 10-23-2011, 12:30 PM

I rarely use a punch. Not that I dont like the way it draws, I'm just more comfortable with a cutter.

Jefft72 · 10-23-2011, 12:33 PM

Cutter for me, but I have never used a punch. I have tried a V cutter before and liked it.

kelmac07 · 10-23-2011, 12:36 PM

Cutter all day for me.

I used to use a punch when I first started, but the tar build up was a big turn-off.

gator_79 · 10-23-2011, 12:40 PM

I use a cutter 99.9% of the time. I'd say I use a punch maybe 2-3 times a year.

gbum · 10-23-2011, 12:40 PM

cut cut cut

SmokeyJoe · 10-23-2011, 12:42 PM

I always use them, except when I don't.

Of course... this only happens if I am by myself or with somebody.

10-23-2011, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Cutter all day for me.

I used to use a punch when I first started, but the tar build up was a big turn-off.

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Ogre · 10-23-2011, 12:59 PM

Cutter, unless I forget it at home. My lighter has a punch as a back up.

Don Fernando · 10-23-2011, 01:12 PM

Punch unless i smoke a torpedo or a lancero

CigarSquid · 10-23-2011, 01:12 PM

I have been using a cutter more lately, But still love the punch!

10-23-2011, 01:21 PM

Cutter at home and punch for travel; smoke more at home so the cutter gets used more often.

T.G · 10-23-2011, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonic04GT

I know some cigars, like the Drew Estate Java with a rectangular shape would be very difficult to get a clean cut.

If your cutter is not giving you a clean cut, you need a better (sharper) cutter. Square press, triangle press, factory press, box press cigars, etc. all cut the same as a round cigar.

icehog3 · 10-23-2011, 02:28 PM

I use a cutter about 95% of the time. The exceptions are large ring gauge cigars that seem to be underfilled slightly.

Blak Smyth · 10-23-2011, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Cutter all day for me.

I used to use a punch when I first started, but the tar build up was a big turn-off.

I use a punch mostly because I don't have a good cutter yet. I plan to pick-up a Palio soon. I use a punch on almost everything except torps.
Punch works great unless what Mac said happens.

Bageland2000 · 10-23-2011, 02:40 PM

I love the way a punched cigar feels vs a cut, and I haven't really experienced the tar build up that others around here have. That's just personal preference though, I can't really say specifically what I like about it, it's just feel.

Dunkel · 10-23-2011, 03:21 PM

I cut 99% of the time. I have a Palio but I have a cheap punch, so you see why i cut more.

ApexAZ · 10-23-2011, 04:51 PM

I prefer the draw from a cut, but I don't have a decent cutter yet, so I only use it on torpedos. I can't get a clean cut on other shapes. I asked for a xi3 for Christmas

thechrisdotcom · 10-23-2011, 05:10 PM

I use a cutter. I tried a punch before and I just wasn't used to the feel of the cigar in my mouth.

Stephen · 10-23-2011, 05:36 PM

Have a Xikar XV, X8 and a 009. Almost always use the XV.

View Poll Results: Cutter or punch?
Cutter	52	54.74%
Punch	9	9.47%
I use both regularly.	34	35.79%
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10-23-2011, 12:24 PM	#1
Sonic04GT Feeling at Home Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Chris Location: South Florida Posts: 643 Trading: (0)	Do you use a cutter or a punch? What do you use the most or does it vary greatly on the type of cigar? I bought a punch recently and have only used it once. I think I like the tighter draw more with the punch that with a standard guillotine cutter. But I'm a noob so I don't know what I'm talking about. I know some cigars, like the Drew Estate Java with a rectangular shape would be very difficult to get a clean cut.

10-23-2011, 12:30 PM	#2
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch? I rarely use a punch. Not that I dont like the way it draws, I'm just more comfortable with a cutter. __________________

10-23-2011, 12:33 PM	#3
Jefft72 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: League City, TX Posts: 219 Trading: (2)	Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch? Cutter for me, but I have never used a punch. I have tried a V cutter before and liked it.

10-23-2011, 12:36 PM	#4
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch? Cutter all day for me. I used to use a punch when I first started, but the tar build up was a big turn-off. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-23-2011, 12:40 PM	#5
gator_79 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Robin Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 184 Trading: (3)	Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch? I use a cutter 99.9% of the time. I'd say I use a punch maybe 2-3 times a year.

10-23-2011, 12:40 PM	#6
gbum Feeling at Home Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Asyraf Location: Cyberjaya-Malaysia Posts: 772 Trading: (0)	Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch? cut cut cut __________________ http://mrgbum.wordpress.com

10-23-2011, 12:42 PM	#7
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,160 Trading: (28)	Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch? I always use them, except when I don't. Of course... this only happens if I am by myself or with somebody. __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

10-23-2011, 12:59 PM	#9
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch? Cutter, unless I forget it at home. My lighter has a punch as a back up. __________________

10-23-2011, 01:12 PM	#10
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch? Punch unless i smoke a torpedo or a lancero __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

10-23-2011, 01:12 PM	#11
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch? I have been using a cutter more lately, But still love the punch!

10-23-2011, 01:21 PM	#12
LigaPrivadaT84 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch? Cutter at home and punch for travel; smoke more at home so the cutter gets used more often.

10-23-2011, 02:28 PM	#14
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,594 Trading: (60)	Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch? I use a cutter about 95% of the time. The exceptions are large ring gauge cigars that seem to be underfilled slightly. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

10-23-2011, 02:40 PM	#16
Bageland2000 On another adventure Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Andrew Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 352 Trading: (2)	Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch? I love the way a punched cigar feels vs a cut, and I haven't really experienced the tar build up that others around here have. That's just personal preference though, I can't really say specifically what I like about it, it's just feel. __________________ Favorites: Arturo Fuente Sun Grown Rosado, Oliva Serie V, CAO La Traviata/Brazilia, Perdomo 10th An. Champagne

10-23-2011, 03:21 PM	#17
Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch? I cut 99% of the time. I have a Palio but I have a cheap punch, so you see why i cut more. __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol

10-23-2011, 04:51 PM	#18
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch? I prefer the draw from a cut, but I don't have a decent cutter yet, so I only use it on torpedos. I can't get a clean cut on other shapes. I asked for a xi3 for Christmas

10-23-2011, 05:10 PM	#19
thechrisdotcom . Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 601 Trading: (2)	Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch? I use a cutter. I tried a punch before and I just wasn't used to the feel of the cigar in my mouth.

10-23-2011, 05:36 PM	#20
Stephen Sultan of Cigars Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Stephen Location: Where the Pony Express began and Jesse James ended. Posts: 1,582 Trading: (18)	Re: Do you use a cutter or a punch? Have a Xikar XV, X8 and a 009. Almost always use the XV.