Titanium Cigar Punch

[ajacobs]

There is something to be said about owning the best of something of its class. A special type of enjoyment and pride of ownership. Now admittedly the best is subjective to the Individual but to me there is no doubt that this is the best cigar punch I have had the pleasure of owning.

Tom Anderson is a very skilled machinist who turns out a variety of gadgets. He is well known in the custom knife community. Previously he has released a single cigar tube out of titanium tube stock with machined ends including a tritium tube. Recently he has released this cigar punch.

Tom's Specs are:

Body: Machined from solid ø5/8” 6AL4V titanium

Cap: Machined from solid ø5/8” 6AL4V titanium, 1.00” long

Plunger: Machined from solid ø 1/4” 6AL4V titanium

Seals: Three AS568A-010 Neoprene® O-Rings

Cutter Head: ø1/4” I.D., Stainless Steel

Plunger Screw: Stainless Steel flat Torx® head

Split Ring: Heavy Duty Stainless Steel

Overall Length: 2 5/8” (not counting the split ring)

Weight: 1.6 oz.

What I can say is the overall style, build quality, finish, and function are without flaw. Not to mention that he is always a pleasure to deal with.

This punch has a plunger that stays retracted under spring tension that is operated by the key ring end that cleans it out. It appeals to the gadget lover in me.

I put up a quick youtube video also.

http://youtu.be/yLPkCKrQIEo


I don't have any connection with Tom other than as an admirer of his work.

 

[PLUSH]

Looks cool so where can one of these be picked up

 

[ajacobs]

Tom's website

He also has pipe tamps and cigar tubes.

 

[danthebugman]

Can't seem to click on the cigar punch. The ash tray looks cool, but for that $$ it will not be gracing my porch. Makes me doubt that the punch will be in a neighborhood where I'd even consider purchasing.

Dan

 

[blooz4u]

Although quite beautiful, at $185, it's a little out of my budget! Very nice though! :thumbsup:

 

[gibbleguts]

I will say this is an awesome piece. While it may not be cheap it never will be when you are buying a custom/hand meade piece. Many times we get so used to chinese assembly line pieces that we forget what price comes with american made labour and low production #'s. I am sure this will be a piece you keep, use and treasure for a long time.

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[Stogiecidal]

I need this! After I square up some bills gonna grab me some OT to fund this.

 

[Alwayslit]

Very nice work. At a $185 I'd have to think twice about it.

 

[bballbaby]

some pretty cool stuff there. i personally am a fan, a big fan, of the battle mace