V-cut Pros / Cons ?

[hikari]

Hey guys

I had my first V-cut today
was woundering what your guys thoughts on it is?

I was smoking a La Flor Duoble liegero 4.5" 54ring

I was kinda supprised thought it would be alot worse

I normaly use my xikar cutter but wanted to try the v-cut for a while

Now i also own a punch and use it only on certin cigars (ex punch rare cojo rothchild) dont know why just like it with certin cigars.

What are the pros and cons of a v-cut?

Can the v-cut be used on all ring sizes? or do you need a special one?

Can you suggest a decient v-cutter? also what do you look for in one?

any comments or suggestions are welcome
thanks

[Darb85]

Originally Posted by hikari

Hey guys

I had my first V-cut today
was woundering what your guys thoughts on it is?

I was smoking a La Flor Duoble liegero 4.5" 54ring

I was kinda supprised thought it would be alot worse

I normaly use my xikar cutter but wanted to try the v-cut for a while

Now i also own a punch and use it only on certin cigars (ex punch rare cojo rothchild) dont know why just like it with certin cigars.

What are the pros and cons of a v-cut?

Can the v-cut be used on all ring sizes? or do you need a special one?

Can you suggest a decient v-cutter? also what do you look for in one?

any comments or suggestions are welcome
thanks

I v cut all my stogies other than the toros. I like it because there is less of a chance that i will cut off too much. actully i think it might be impossible. I dont know if there is a limit to ring size. i just started looking for a decent one my self. so let me know if you find on and ill let you know if i find one.

[BeagleOne]

I've used V cutters in the past and have had no problems with them. The Cut is usually deeper into the head, but smaller on the wings. I've not had any problems with the draw from the V cut either. The cutter I used was the one the shop had, which was made by Boston Cigar Cutters. Look on http://www.bostoncigarcutter.com for the Classic model. They are usually pretty high in price, around $500+ but I've seen some on EBay before. The one thing I saw my tobaccoist do was cut the head with the wrapper still on it. I personally do not like this done to my cigars. I too have several cutters and punches that I carry around, and like you, depending on the cigar, I will use a specific one. I plan to purchase one of the Classics once I buy my own house.

[HKGuns]

Five hunned dollah? five hunned dollah? Five hunned dollah for a cigah cutta!!

[Darb85]

those are gorgeous pieces of machinery

[AAlmeter]

I rarely use v-cutters, but they can be very useful on minimally capped NC cigars. Especially when you're in Buffalo, smoking with gloves on, in an igloo.

[thebiglebowski]

those cutters are nice, but a bitch to carry around in your pocket...

[hikari]

Yha

I wasnt looking to spend that much

Im looking in the $100 range

I go for duribility/Reliablity over look

any suggestions?

[Alpedhuez55]

Originally Posted by hikari

Yha

I wasnt looking to spend that much

Im looking in the $100 range

I go for duribility/Reliablity over look

any suggestions?

For the $100 range, I would go for 30 $3 cutters at your local B&M. It is something that you are only going to use on a small number of cigars. I thionk the blades are thicker on these and you will probably never wear one out.

[opus]

I have used a $3 V cutter with good results. I like the V cut on a cigar that draws well.

[rwjblue]

Originally Posted by hikari

I wasnt looking to spend that much

Im looking in the $100 range

Boston Cigar Cutter also makes a v-cutter for use up to 56-ring that is about the size of a matchbook. If I remember correctly it costs around $150.

Check it out here: The Little Guy

[BeagleOne]

You are correct, they are called the "Little Guys" and seel on the site for $150. My old dealer in Chicago had these and I never tried them out. I am sure you can find them at a local shop.

[hikari]

Yha i saw something like the Little guy here
http://www.humidorhabana.com/clippers.htm

scroll down to v-cutters there is a hardwood one there for like $22


im also looking at the Rosewood V-Cutters on that page but not sure what the max size they go up too



but at the moment im still leaning twords the following table top one

http://store.pipesandcigars.com/extatopcicu.html
If anyone has any input on the table top one i would like to hear it

[bmickey9]

Originally Posted by hikari

Yha i saw something like the Little guy here
http://www.humidorhabana.com/clippers.htm

scroll down to v-cutters there is a hardwood one there for like $22

I have this one. It was great for a while. The cut portion does not empty well after the cut. You sometimes have to find some way to poke the scrapes it out of the cutter.

It also dulled quickly for me. I did take it apart and sharpen it with so-so results. Someone who knows more about sharpening could probably do better. I still use it occasionaly.

Some people also have a problem with some cigars building up tar with the V cut. I have never experienced this though. YMMV

[WillyGT]

I also have one like this but in in black plastic instead of wood.



what ive seen with V-cutters is you have to cut it with fast and firmly cause if you dont do it carefully you can damage the cigar.

I personally like the draw from the V cut, and never had problems with tar or bad flavors but almost always use a regular double blade guillotine.