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Cut Preference
- Thread starter thebigo
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MichiganM
The One, The Only
I like a punch on large ring gauge. I just make multiple punches and the area of draw is very comparable to a double blade. On smaller rings or a cigar with a tapered head I use a double or single blade. Double blades tend to give me more tobacco in the mouth.
Prefer cut (I have a cheapy single blade) but bought an effective lighter that has 2 punches built in. Makes me fully portable in one unit. Don't have to woory about "now where'd that cutter go" syndrome. I like the convienience. The larger punch usually gives sufficient draw. On occassion I have had to double tap.
AZsteelman
April 2006 BoM
i only use a xikar - never have used (dont own) a punch or V cutter...maybe some day..
Sheesh. I'm getting sick of being in the minorities in these polls. Not only am I one of the few who prefer a V-notch, I'm also one of the oldest farts around. Of course, I knew that about both topics long before viewing the results.
I started with the punch but someone pointed out that the nicotine gums up around the hole. Once I started noticing it I couldn't stop so I bought a cutter and have never looked back. I keep a punch in my backpack and in my truck incase I can't find the double blade.
I also keep one of the buck knives that uses a sheet rock blade handy.:thumbsup:
Cheers
Dennis
I also keep one of the buck knives that uses a sheet rock blade handy.:thumbsup:
Cheers
Dennis
pdonlin
aka Tumbleweed
I've always used a doubleblade g cut, and recently just switched from my cheapo cutter to a new Palio (very nice BTW). I have a punch sitting here but have yet to try it... I guess if I didnt like how it turned out I could always just do my normal cut :dunno:
Chalk up another vote for the Palio. I was a punch guy after having a cheap guillotine tear a few smokes. But the first time I saw a buddy at the local B&M pull out the Palio, I knew I would have to have one. I think I've only used a punch once since.
CWS
<b>Lead Moderator</b>
Traveling I use Double blade because its easy to keep good sharp ones, punch for CAO Brazilia Amazon because they kept unraveling with the blade, Swiss Army scissors at home for the great cut and Xikar titianum for those times at a party when one hand is all I got and I want to flaunt it a little.
CWS
<b>Lead Moderator</b>
Traveling I use Double blade because its easy to keep good sharp ones, punch for CAO Brazilia Amazon because they kept unraveling with the blade, Swiss Army scissors at home for the great cut and Xikar titianum for those times at a party when one hand is all I got and I want to flaunt it a little.