Cutter vs. Punch

[Conan the Cigarbarian]

straight cut for me 100% of the time, mostly because I don't own a punch or a V-cutter.

 

[XYRNTX]

is it weird I like to punch the CC but cut the NC? oh well...to each their own good sir

 

[broadleaf]

When I am going for flavor and to really enjoy the cigar, Xi3 straight cut hands down.
However for by the pool or out with the guys talking, I'll use the punch, I find it produces cooler smoke although less smoke. Allowing for a more casual experience.

 

[rdomfoto]

I prefer my guillotine cutter except on chisel-shapes. Then I prefer the punch. For lanceros, I like my v-cutter (when I remember to bring it)

 

[Highlander]

I use a STIHL D300 mini chainsaw cutter.

It's a bitch pulling that tiny chord though.

 

[boltman]

I use a STIHL D300 mini chainsaw cutter.

It's a bitch pulling that tiny chord though.

What? You are too proud to use the Huskavarna chainsaw cutter like the rest of us? What a snob!
(kidding )

 

[redneck_toy]

I use all three but since my lighter and keychain both have punches, that's what I end up using most. Punch first,and if it's too tight, straight cut it

 

[Highlander]

What? You are too proud to use the Huskavarna chainsaw cutter like the rest of us? What a snob!
(kidding )

Well that would be fine... but I will not use the POOlan......

 

[Hector85]

Always only used a guillotine cutter. Never even heard of the punch until well after I started smoking cigars, so I guess I'm just used to the cutter

 

[firespec35]

I just punched my first one the other day and have to say I think thats the way to go for the large rg cigars. It seemed to make the draw about the same as some of the smaller rg cigars ive smoked.

 

[SailorAg]

I'm pretty forgetful. So, I'll use whichever device I haven't misplaced. This can lead to some interesting scenarios, like v-cutting a torpedo.

 

[Argus17]

Right now I cut Torps and Lanceros and punch everything else, but again, that's right now. Several years ago I punched most everything, and then after a while cut everything for a couple years, and now I'm back to punching. Who knows what I'll be using tomorrow?

 

[SaintsReturn]

I use a cutter the most but keep punchs on hand for smaller sticks. When I forget mine I have started cutting slits in the back with my pocket knife and actually like it

 

[Hamm]

99% of the time it's a straight cut for me. The other 1% is a punch. I would like to pick up a v-cutter though just to try it out.

 

[cigars954]

Personally, I dont see that much of a difference but I like the punch for convenience too.

 

[StogieNinja]

I just punched my first one the other day and have to say I think thats the way to go for the large rg cigars. It seemed to make the draw about the same as some of the smaller rg cigars ive smoked.

This. If I'm smoking a large rg, I'll use a punch to narrow the draw.

So basically the only time I use a punch is when my friend Terry hands me a huge cigar I don't really want to smoke!

 

[Canuck1stan]

I cut with a Xikar multi tool. Fantastic cutter. Highly recommend. Rarely punch. Like a really open draw.

 

[Sirspanksalot]

I've honestly never used a punch cutter. I've just always stuck to a guillotine and the occasional v cut

 

[jonnylieberman]

Mostly punch, only because it's always in my pocket.

Also, I think my cutter is dull and I worry on large ring gauge sticks that I'm going to crush it.

I do like an X-Cut, however.

 

[herfdog]

I never tried an x-cut. Or a v-cut. or the ninja star thinggy.

I have a double guillotine that is becoming dull
I had a punch but lost it in a move. Don't want to buy another one because I know I'll find it right after. its always like that.

this said, the small inexpensive punch are rather efficient and works well on larger RG where the cutter is problematic. Always had good results with the punch.