Guillotine, V-cut, or punch?

[jerseyjetset]

I have a Colibri dual-blade guillotine cutter, a few punches at various sizes, and I just picked up a really nice V-cutter. So far the V has treated me consistently the best, but I have to use a punch when I am on the road since the others are not legal to carry on in my suitcase (which then limits the shapes I can bring with me; nothing w/ a pointed end! Sorry, torps and belicosos...). What do you guys prefer and why? Have anything stellar that you would recommend?

 

[Sirspanksalot]

I'm boring. All I've ever used is a straight cut and and a knife

 

[Monsterdg]

My go to is a punch; I find I'm a bit clumsy with a straight cut.

 

[jerseyjetset]

Tried to use my V on the beach yesterday with a torpedo, and since it has a closed back it just snipped the tip, which didn't open it up enough for a good draw. So I turned the stick 90 degrees and cut it again and BAM. Perfect.

 

[UpInSmoke]

I switched to a punch about a week ago after strictly being a straight cut guy and I love the punch

 

[danmdevries]

I use all three but lately my preference goes to v cut.

 

[homebrewjourneys]

I have used all 3 and i get the best draw out of the guillotine and it is the most versatile. V is pretty cool but i would rather perfer a punch as they do the same style cigars

 

[mmchugh84]

I think they all have their place. I like to use all 3, I switch it up pretty often, although the V cut gets the most use because I like the job it does on lances, which I most frequently smoke

 

[cgraunke]

Some people will use the punch on the side of a torpedo (& chisel), just near the tip, instead of the end. Never tried myself, but might be worth a shot!

 

[jerseyjetset]

I think they all have their place. I like to use all 3, I switch it up pretty often, although the V cut gets the most use because I like the job it does on lances, which I most frequently smoke

Wow interesting. I'll have to give that a shot.

 

[Xavier Dredo]

Some people will use the punch on the side of a torpedo (& chisel), just near the tip, instead of the end. Never tried myself, but might be worth a shot!

I have a couple times without much luck. Wound up clipping with a guillotine.

 

[Reckless]

Mostly V but guily too

 

[plumber1965]

You mean they make something ither than a guillotine??????? :rolling:

 

[Jesse]

Never tried the punch, I now have 3 V cutters and have been very pleased with them.

 

[Senor Perfecto]

Bite it & light it!

 

[reidmorebooks]

V cut x2! Make it look like an x. That's the winning combo #yamelcut lol

 

[jerseyjetset]

V cut x2! Make it look like an x. That's the winning combo #yamelcut lol

interesting tactic! Gonna have to try that out.

 

[Griz]

V cut x2! Make it look like an x. That's the winning combo #yamelcut lol

+1, I do the same thing when I use a "V"

 

[Big Lou]

Some people will use the punch on the side of a torpedo (& chisel), just near the tip, instead of the end. Never tried myself, but might be worth a shot!

I've punched A hole on each side of a chisel putting a hole straight threw .. Pretty wild suppose to get smoke hitting the roof of your mouth and your tongue but more of a novelty then functionality ..

I however have been using cigar scissors mostly , Takes some practice to get a straight cut but fun none the less

 

[jerseyjetset]

Double-V cut worked real nicely.