I'm curious to see how this community aligns or differs with my local cigar club here in Charlotte, NC. Thanks for taking the time to vote - much appreciated.
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What Is Your Preferred Cigar Cut Of Choice?
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Lately I've been laying my Xikar on a flat surface and pressing the cigar against the same surface. It's been working very well. It takes the fun out of it, but it has given me perfect, fool proof cuts for the last month.
javajunkie
BoM July '12
everything has it's time and place, but a straight cut works on EVERYTHING.
personally, wouldn't use that shuriken for nothing, i have seen it make a cigar LOSE flavor, but that is just me. V and punch when the mood strikes, but there is always my palio in my pocket. o)
personally, wouldn't use that shuriken for nothing, i have seen it make a cigar LOSE flavor, but that is just me. V and punch when the mood strikes, but there is always my palio in my pocket. o)
Rupe
Suburban robot that monitors reality -BOM Feb.'13
I almost always use a V-cut. It leaves the cap intact and prevents unravelling.
The only time I use a straight cut anymore is on torpedos. The V-cut works OK with torps as well but it just doesn't feel right against my tongue.
The only time I use a straight cut anymore is on torpedos. The V-cut works OK with torps as well but it just doesn't feel right against my tongue.
Robert, in addition to this poll question I also created a video on various cigar cuts for my website leafandgrape.com readers. Feel free to check it out - I show a unique type of cut for belicoso / torpedo shape cigars at the end - cheers!
click here for leafandgrape.com video
njstone
BoM January 2010
I almost always start with a V-cut. If it's a little tight, I'll do another V-cut perpendicular (i.e. a "Cross Cut," patent pending). If it's still tight, I'll do a straight cut.
Another fun idea! -- When cutting any belicoso/torpedo/figurado shape, if you're not getting a good enough draw try cutting it again AT AN ANGLE instead of just further down the shoulder. This will not only increase the surface area you draw from (often compensating for a tight draw), but it will also angle the smoke towards your tongue, sort of like a chisel does. It's pretty cool!
Another fun idea! -- When cutting any belicoso/torpedo/figurado shape, if you're not getting a good enough draw try cutting it again AT AN ANGLE instead of just further down the shoulder. This will not only increase the surface area you draw from (often compensating for a tight draw), but it will also angle the smoke towards your tongue, sort of like a chisel does. It's pretty cool!
njstone
BoM January 2010
Yea, Scissors are nice for this. You can skim off just the cap itself w/out taking off any of the filler at all, which is fun!
icehog3
Outlaw Hockey Biker
I use my Palio for a straight cut over 90% of the time, but will use a punch if a larger RG cigar seems to be slightly underfilled.
I tried out the Shuriken, and that thing blows.
Straight cut, always a winner.
And for something different....another plug for your website.....
And for something different....another plug for your website.....
Another one for straight cut with a Palio. I used to be a huge fan of punches, but the tar build up is too much of a pain with most of the sticks I enjoy now. I've never really experimented with a V cutter save for maybe 3 cigars which were cut before they were handed to me.
JuYcEmAn
¡Soy un esnob de Fuente!
Preferred? Xikar V-Cutter - I'll nned to try your suggestion, Nate (to cross V-cut).
Fall back option - Xikar Slim Straight Cut
I have only "punched" once and didn't care for it. After reading several posts regarding the Shuriken, I don't believe I will waste my time attempting this method.
Fall back option - Xikar Slim Straight Cut
I have only "punched" once and didn't care for it. After reading several posts regarding the Shuriken, I don't believe I will waste my time attempting this method.