Punch cutter sizes

[Bijan]

I've started using bigger punches this year. I used to use my lighter's 8mm punch and used multiple punches for bigger cigars. Then went to a colibri 7-9-12mm and using 9 for middle gauge cigars and 12 for heavy gauge. I'm now using a xikar 11mm for 40-42mm. And 12mm for 46+ RG.

I currently have 6-7-8-9-10-11-12-14mm.

Haven't smoke anything bigger than 46RG since getting the 14mm but I expect to use it on 48 or 49+.

So far I think I'm going with:

7mm for 30RG

11mm for 40-42

12mm for 46-48

14mm for 49+

I'll have to see what works best for 32-38RG and 44RG.

What's everyone else doing?

 

[Arctic Dude]

I have a Colibri Quasar Punch and it meets most of my needs. It’s basically my go-to cutter, and I’ve been quite happy with it; sharp and reliable. 

[MrBirdman]

@Bijan I've been thinking about getting a 14mm, do you have a recommendation?

[Bijan]

Just now, MrBirdman said:

@Bijan I've been thinking about getting a 14mm, do you have a recommendation?

I just got the credo 6-10-14. So far so good. I think @JohnS has had his for a while.

[Fosgate]

I had a creedo 3 punch size that folded up and fit nicely in the pocket and had a nice polished stainless steel lanyard to hook it to my keychain and was always in my pocket. It worked perfect for about 6 months but then it seemed one of the folding sides hinge became worn and it would not stay folded. I would remove it from my pocket and one side would be unfolded, exposing two blades and creating nicks in the blade from my keys. I currenlty use a Pardo 4 in 1 that has a large and small punch, one on each end. 

 

[JohnS]

4 minutes ago, Bijan said:

I just got the credo 6-10-14. So far so good. I think @JohnS has had his for a while.

Yes, I got the Credo 3-in-1 Punch Cutter in late 2015, early 2016. I'm still very happy with it. I was so impressed I wrote an appreciation review on the product...

https://www.credohumidifiers.com/credo-3-in-1-punch-cutter-titanium-square-p/cac-14cpt.htm

[Bijan]

3 minutes ago, Fosgate said:

I had a creedo 3 punch size that folded up and fit nicely in the pocket and had a nice polished stainless steel lanyard to hook it to my keychain and was always in my pocket. It worked perfect for about 6 months but then it seemed one of the folding sides hinge became worn and it would not stay folded. I would remove it from my pocket and one side would be unfolded, exposing two blades and creating nicks in the blade from my keys.

I have the square version. But haven't had it that long.

Edit: it seems pretty secure when folded.

[Fosgate]

I'd suggest don't attach it to your keychain or put it in your pocket daily. It is a good cutter overall and fits in the kit nicely. 

[targa88]

11mm twist punch from Xikar - kind of covers all bases.

Only issue is that it doesn't stay sharp after a number of years. Bit of a challenge re-honing it.

[Bijan]

3 hours ago, targa88 said:

11mm twist punch from Xikar - kind of covers all bases.

Only issue is that it doesn't stay sharp after a number of years. Bit of a challenge re-honing it.

I have the spark plug looking version. It's good for everything 40RG and up. But probably need a smaller one for anything 38RG-.

I'm not a big stickler for sharpness. I'll be happy as long as it doesn't get so dull it won't work anymore.

[Bijan]

Quick update, the 11mm punch works on 38RG cigars, but just barely. So pretty handy.

Curious about those 26 RG Laguito No. 3s. I'm guessing 6 or 7 mm should work there (maybe 8mm), but I've never tried it out.