gangstarrrrr Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 After something uber small to put on my key ring. What is the very smallest cigar punch out there?
JohnS Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 I've seen some multi-punch cutters available on Amazon with 1/8 and 1/16 options. That's a little too small for me!
Habana Mike Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 I think the smallest Punch in production is the Petit Coronations (40 x 117). Smallest ever was the Cigarillos (29 x 106) discontinued in 2005 3
gangstarrrrr Posted January 15, 2016 Author Posted January 15, 2016 Sorry, didn't mean diameter but physical size. Something capable of doing 42-50 rg.
JohnS Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 Sorry, didn't mean diameter but physical size. Something capable of doing 42-50 rg. It depends on what you want for quality. There's plenty of Chinese-manufactured punch cutters (in marketplaces like eBay or Amazon) with key-rings which start at a little over 1 1/2 inches in length. For something more decent, Siglo make a cutter 2.1 inches in length and Xikar have a 9mm punch cutter that is 2 5/16 inches in length.
gangstarrrrr Posted January 15, 2016 Author Posted January 15, 2016 It depends on what you want for quality. There's plenty of Chinese-manufactured punch cutters with key-rings which start at a little over 1 1/2 inches in length. For something more decent, Siglo make a cutter 2.1 inches in length and Xikar have a 9mm punch cutter that is 2 5/16 inches in length. I guess it's more for when I'm out and about, maybe where the quality is a little less important if that makes sense, eg at the pub or something similar and to be used on cheaper smokes.
Colt45 Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 I know it's not what you asked for, but in those instances, scoring the cap with a fingernail and pinching off the cap works great. And you always have your fingernails ( unless you're Wazza! ) 1
riazp Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 Creedo Triple Punch is my best friend. I punch anything from Laceros to the biggest RG's habanos has to offer...for now anyways! 3
Corylax18 Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 Ive got one of the older Model Xikar 007, 7mm Punches. Its just over 1 1/2". The New 7mm and 9mm models from Xikar are longer though about 2 1/2" as JohnS mentioned above. Not to thread Jack, but I severely damaged the blade on my 007, its my favorite cutter and I rarely use anything else. Xikar said they couldn't replace the blade, and that model is now discontinued so one of the new models would be sent to replace it. I told them I wasn't a fan of the new design and that they didn't need to send one. I chalked it up to experience and bought a cheap punch to bring out with me in the future. Rather than reading my email and saying Great! Ken at Xikar looked in their stock and was able to find a box of the old model that was still sitting around. He replaced mine with an Identical model, even the same color at no cost. Even though it was my fault the original one was broken. Exceptional customer service and a quality product.
gangstarrrrr Posted January 15, 2016 Author Posted January 15, 2016 I know it's not what you asked for, but in those instances, scoring the cap with a fingernail and pinching off the cap works great. And you always have your fingernails ( unless you're Wazza! ) Have actually ended up doing that once, works surprisingly well!
Warren Posted January 17, 2016 Posted January 17, 2016 I know it's not what you asked for, but in those instances, scoring the cap with a fingernail and pinching off the cap works great. And you always have your fingernails ( unless you're Wazza! ) Oh it's a big man who picks on the handicap guy. Actually the last finger I shortened grew the nail back. It looks a bit like a claw and I have been wondering what to do with it. I might try using it as a new cigar cutter. It's da craw. 1
Colt45 Posted January 17, 2016 Posted January 17, 2016 Oh it's a big man who picks on the handicap guy. Damn skippy - I'm four foot eight with a sixty inch waist.... Who luvs ya' baby!
jwr0201 Posted January 17, 2016 Posted January 17, 2016 Have a 9mm Xikar and ust it almost exclusively. Best punch I've owned and like the 9mm size.
leftimatic Posted January 17, 2016 Posted January 17, 2016 I know it's not what you asked for, but in those instances, scoring the cap with a fingernail and pinching off the cap works great. And you always have your fingernails ( unless you're Wazza! ) I use a real sharp jackknife. Just a nice light slice and pop! The cap comes right off. Haven't even touched a punch or cutter in over a year or more. One could probably get one small enough to have a key ring. Plus side it may save your life if you ever get mugged!
vivalanation734 Posted January 17, 2016 Posted January 17, 2016 Its all about the fingernail. I stopped using a cutter a while ago.
Fosgate Posted January 17, 2016 Posted January 17, 2016 Creedo Triple Punch is my best friend. I punch anything from Laceros to the biggest RG's habanos has to offer...for now anyways! Yup! I love my Creedo. I like to use the little 6mm on petit corona's. http://www.credohumidifiers.com/Credo-Punch-Cutter-p/cac-14cpks.htm
LGC Posted January 17, 2016 Posted January 17, 2016 Other than transport, I don't see much of an advantage in a punch. I only use the one in left in my work van. My only motivation in using one has been to prevent unraveling of the cap on thin wrappers. Using a quality cutter with sharp blades makes it easy to remove just the end cap. I use box cutters as well since they're always handy in my tool bags at work or at home.
squizz Posted January 19, 2016 Posted January 19, 2016 I took a 9mm steel casing, used a drimmel to sharpen the rim, and drilled out the back. I'm sure a key ring could be added to it.
Phillys Posted January 20, 2016 Posted January 20, 2016 I have a xikar 9mm punch that I keep on my keys, It's pretty compact. Great punch, stays sharp, super smooth mechanism, would definitely buy another (smaller). Looking to get the 7mm, it's more compact and the 9mm is too big for about 80% of what I smoke anyways.
Jeremy Festa Posted January 20, 2016 Posted January 20, 2016 If you wear a suit everyday there are cuff link punches available here http://shop.coolmaterial.com/products/cigar-punch-cufflinks Sent from my iPhone
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