Which do you like and why

[kuma]

Was just wondering as I wait on the Monday 24:24 what members / non-members use when

it comes to the type of cut they give the cigar they are about to smoke. Also why they use that

cut. Just because they have been doing it this way for so long (habit) or there is some reason

to their madness!

[CaptainQuintero]

Started single guillotine then moved to a lunch and loved it but recently I've noticed if a cigar's draw is a little bit loose then a punch makes it worse; kind of like having the small hole amplifies the loose draw so even more air rushes through.

So gone back to a double blade guillotine and I'm happy at the moment. I'll still punch to start but if its a loose draw I'll guillotine it and more often than not the draw will tighten up a bit

[NCPANTHERZFAN]

I just bought my 1st v cutter. Haven't used it yet, but I have heard good reviews about how it helps with the flavor aspect. If I don't like it,I will just guillotine it, which is my current standard method.

[leftimatic]

I just slice around the cap with my trusty Opinel Carbon Blade #8. Easy to sharpen and I never leave home without it.

[TonyAccardo]

I just slice around the cap with my trusty Opinel Carbon Blade #8. Easy to sharpen and I never leave home without it.

Yep, that's my favorite method also. I use an old Dubl Duck razor that I hone on an Ardenne Cottie and strop it on an Illinois strop. When the cigars are at their perfect humidity through and through, the razor works perfectly to cut then shred that cap off well above the shoulder, giving it a perfect draw. Very rarely use a guillotine or a punch anymore.

[Phinz]

I normally go with a v cut for all torpedo shapes, a flat cut for anything up to a robusto, then punch any large ring gauge cigars. However, I sometimes start a robusto with a v cut if I know it's one prone to loose draws and move to a flat cut if it starts to have tight draw troubles. The v is nice, as you can open it up by pinching it with your teeth.

[maxcjs0101]

I've always used the punch on my cigars..

[RolandHeadlessGunner]

I use a circular cutter (various widths depending on ring gauge) for everything but torpedoes. I like the fact that my mouth feels only wrapper, not cut ends.

[btp1979]

If not a punch, my favorite is the Xikar Scissors. I find they offer a great deal of control and lend themselves to a variety of caps and sizes.

[TomF]

I use a Xikar double-bladed guillotine with the fixed blade on one side. I can usually slice off just the cap if I'm careful. I like to taste the end of the filler with my tongue sometimes while I'm smoking. I can easily feel with my tongue how cool the smoke is and helps me slow down and keep it cool.

[fookite]

I tend to either pick a piece of the cap off with my thumbnail or cut out a punch hole with my rigging knife, which I always carry. Have had many guillotine / V cutters and they always leave dust on the filler that I either have to clean off or end up inhaling.

[ogus]

bigger milder cigars a guillo for more flavor others a punch

[klassikkasp]

Straight cut double guillotine. Just the tippy tip top enough to to just cut the cap.

[archosaur]

Palio guillotine for many years now. Experimented with punch cutters and had no complaints, but the guillotine is just more flexible. Never tried a v-cut.

[treberty]

Cigar scissors for me. Never used anything else. Maybe I'm boring or old fashion, but it works just fine for me

[Smallclub]

For this weekly cutter thread, I choose the shutō-uchi (karate shop). KIAÏÏÏÏ!!!!

[leftimatic]

For this weekly cutter thread, I choose the shutō-uchi (karate shop). KIAÏÏÏÏ!!!!

I find this works particularly well with plugged cigars.

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Soooo... When are you putting up the karate chop cigar cutting tutorial on Youtube SmallClub?

[skalls]

CUban Crafters perfect cutter (guillotine). Gives the perfect cut all time.

[brutusthebuckeye]

, my favorite is the Xikar Scissors. I find they offer a great deal of control and lend themselves to a variety of caps and sizes.

Yep...