Cutter/Punch Survey

[BrotherBear]

I wish I could find one of these... Xikar Wolf Double Punch

If anyone knows of a vendor who has stock, please pm. I think these may be discontinued.

[semery74]

I either use this

or this

[frankj1]

well, I can't be the only one who sometimes uses a v-cut, can I? Often I will start a box pressed or larger ring cigar with the v, and sometimes I will open it up later on if it needs it with a xikar.

Frank

[TonyV]

I have several Cuban Crafter products and have had problems with quality. I have a perfecto and the blades come out of the housing every time I use it. I agree the concept is awesome, the craftsmanship is lacking.

I would send it back, the perfecto has a lifetime replacement policy. I have yet to have a problem with the two i own.

[aes8]

Palio or Swiss Army knife scissors are best, imo

[tucomapache]

I use a new drywall blade and cut a cateye cut...

Adds to the "a mano" experence..

[Charltonc]

Palio or teeth. I love the taste of tobacco down the throat and it is good for my bowels.

[Schumi5]

As long as the type of cigar is appropriate, I tend to use a punch. I find it gives the cleanest cut and focuses the flavour best.

[livedavid]

well, I can't be the only one who sometimes uses a v-cut, can I? Often I will start a box pressed or larger ring cigar with the v, and sometimes I will open it up later on if it needs it with a xikar.

Frank

Sometimes I use the V-Cut twice to make an "X"

[headstand]

Guillotine!!! Maybe because I'm French ?

[headstand]

Guillotine aka double blade 'cause I don't know better. Considering experimenting with a punch.

[docbp87]

Palio or XiKar scissor.

[bstarrs]

I current;y use a Xikar cutter, but i really want to pick up a quality punch cutter soon for some variety.

[CanuckSARTech]

Guillotine!!! Maybe because I'm French ?

LOL. Funny stuff, mon ami!!!! No historical connotations there!!!!

[CanuckSARTech]

When I first started into cigars in the 90's, I started with punch cutters, and even with the V-groove single-blade guillotines. But, after I got away from cigars for a few years, and then got back into them in 2005 or so, I've moved from punch cutters again at the start, to strictly Xikars. I enjoy the double-bladed guillotine of the Xikars, and the design and materials are top notch. I've got 4 or 5 of them, some that do indeed need to be shipped to Xikar for sharpening now, but they've always been flawless for me.

Beautiful, simple, utilitarian pieces, that are still eye-catching.

[Puros Y Vino]

I've always used guillotine but this past weekend I tried a punch cutter and I liked it. I think I'll try it more often and see what difference in makes. I would like to get a nice pair of scissors eventually.

[Maron76]

What does everyone recommend for a good pair of scissors?

[DinoCop05]

I use the Lotus guillotine / punch combo. I normally prefer the guillotine, but there are some cigars I punch occasionally. So, I like the versatility of the is cutter

Dino

[BobKincaid]

I prefer a punch for everything save small ring gauges, where it's not really an option.

[rckymtn22]

I have a cheaper guillotine that does the job, may upgrade to a Xikar or nice scissors.

[Michel1968]

What does everyone recommend for a good pair of scissors?

For the cleanest cut: Donatus 1155/01

Looks tricky as if taken from an OR room but it's fantastic tool

[Lotusguy]

For the cleanest cut: Donatus 1155/01

Looks tricky as if taken from an OR room but it's fantastic tool

What he said! I have the ceramic coated version of these.

[laficion]

What does everyone recommend for a good pair of scissors?

Ceramic teeth ?

[dB69]

Ceramic teeth ?

I got one and I'm not going to recommend it.

[gr8tdanz]

I voted other. I use a Xikar Xi cutter for everything up to 54 RG. Over that I prefer to do a double punch. If I cut a large RG it seems the draw is too loose. This obviously only relates to my NC sticks.