Looking into a punch

[Shaunylw]

I have a xikar right now and use it religiously. I really would like to start using a punch again. What are you guys using?

 

[Kingpin]

I use the Xikar punch. Works great.

 

[CigarGavin]

+1 on the Xikar punch; it has a larger hole as well so you can comfortably smoke 56+ RG cigars. Plus it's F$&king sharp!

 

[Beef Supreme]

Whats funny is i have the xikar element lighter, which is double flame AND has a built in punch. I absolutely love it.

 

[mdwest]

Ive got a handful of "cheapies" ($2.99 punch from the local B&M)... I keep one in my laptop bag, one in my briefcase, one on the key ring, etc..etc.. and I have a couple of torches that have punches built into them...

I rarely use a punch.. I prefer a straight cut.. but its nice to have a punch on me all the time just in case... and its easy to travel with, etc...

 

[JLB]

Ive got a handful of "cheapies" ($2.99 punch from the local B&M)... I keep one in my laptop bag, one in my briefcase, one on the key ring, etc..etc.. and I have a couple of torches that have punches built into them...

I rarely use a punch.. I prefer a straight cut.. but its nice to have a punch on me all the time just in case... and its easy to travel with, etc...

I second everything here. Usually use the V cut, or straight, but do have a few cheapies just in case. I cant remember if people say that a punch is better for smaller rg or larger rg cigars. Also, I have one of the Nub punches thats I got in the accessory kit, but I rarely use that.

 

[elkhunter]

Xikar 9mm bullet punch big enough for large cigars and almost opens up a corona completely just leaving the shoulder of the cap.

 

[ZipTie]

A cheapie $4 one from a B&M in vegas when I forgot my cutter a couple years ago. Now lives on my keychain, still punches as clean as the day I bought it.

Cheers :ccool:

 

[Shaunylw]

Thanks for the ideas guys. I'm thinking the xikar one is the winner.

 

[KGD]

I've got a punch on my triple flame torch, like many of the models out there - it works for most of my cigars aside from the bigger ring gauges.

 

[Shaunylw]

I bought one of of amazon for pretty inexspensive. I will post a pic when it comes in.

 

[Constantine]

I have been using this one from Cuban Crafters for a good 3 years now. Still sharp and works great, and for the price and a lifetime guarantee I love it. http://www.cubancrafters.com/produc...ND-PUNCH-BLADE-%2d-KEY-RING-%2d-GIFT-BOX.html

 

[YodisMatt]

Need to get myself some cheapie punches to have laying around.

 

[Agentskull]

Need to get myself some cheapie punches to have laying around.

I have on laying around. I prefer straight cut. If you want you can have it just pm me

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[elena]

a basic punch and v-cut. but i'm not sure i use the vcut right, so often the punch unless its a bigger cigar.

 

[spark]

I have the Xikar 11mm punch that came out recently. It's larger than most punches, but that's what I actually like about it. The blade is secure when closed, and I can always send it in for repairs/replacements. Given that most punches live on key chains and get beat up a lot, I highly recommend Xikar due to the warranty.

 

[Phillsl]

I find myself using a punch more often lately, mainly because I can't find my cutter, that and my Prometheus lighters all have punches built into them, the tabletop triple flame has 2 different sizes which is really convenient.