Cutter Comparison: Spike vs. Punch vs. Straight vs. Angle Video

[kaelaria]

This is a comparison of the major types of different ways to cut a cigar. Shown are the characteristics and differences between the new Cigar Spike, a punch cutter built in to one of my lighters I got from Buylighters.com, a traditional straight cut by a Cuban Crafters Perfect Cutter, and on a torpedo a straight vs. angled cut by a Xikar. The video is in two parts (part two will play automatically after 1). Giveaway details in the vid!

http://cigarobsession.com/2009/11/18/cutter-comparison-spike-vs-punch-vs-straight-vs-angle/

 

[mav_sd]

I found the cigar skipe to be a good item to have in the glove box or on the keyring when you realize you didn't bring anything else along. (spontaneous herf!!)

However, like you said, it seems a bit restrictive compared to all others... I found though, that two punches with the spike... making an = sign so to speak, works just fine and saves me from biting. (which I have been known to do from time to time)

Nicely done video, as always Bryan. Thanks.

 

[kaelaria]

Thanks Mike!

As for using a tool in a way that it's not designed such as double spiking or twisting or whatever - well, that's simply yet another method. You could do the same thing with a pen, bottle cap, finger nail, etc. I only wanted to cover the methods as they are intended, not reviewing the tools themselves.