Cutting or punching cigars..what do you prefer?

[dentonparrots]

I'm new to cigars and have both a cutter and a punch. I'm quite attracted to the punch as it leaves such a neat hole, and from the few times I've tried I've found that punched cigars aren't any heavier to draw on compared to those cut with proper cutters.

Which method do you seasoned cigar smokers prefer?

[MCM]

I tend to cut torpedos and punch everything else but I just bought a Palio so I have been cutting more and more lately.

[tnip23]

I cut everything except chisels, which I punch.

[imthegoal]

I cut everything. I tend to notice I get more smoke with the cut and also dont get the buildup like I do on the inside of a punch.

[bige610]

i tend to punch a lot becuase i have a punch on my key chain. i dont really own a cutter either

[SeanGAR]

I use a sharp pocket knife to carve out a round or V, depending on what cigar I have. Since I have a sharp blade on my keys (small Swiss army) I normally just use that.

[pro2625]

I cut

[sikk50]

Always straight cut

[Snake Hips]

I usually cut, since I have no punch cutter, but there've been some sticks lately that I wish I had punched. I punched my first cigar at the B&M the other day and liked the result, but I like the cut.

[68TriShield]

All my CCs are V cut or clipped.

I start with a punch on NCs and cut if needed.

[zmancbr]

I have never used a punch at all... the idea never seemed my style I guess...

Now which cutter is a question that will go against the grain here...

I have been testing my Palio out and am not too fond of it... I Liked my xikar better. I haven't used the xikar in over a month to give the palio a chance... but this weekend I will use the xikar again to make a firm decision as to the winner... Then the other will be my backup!

[TXRebel]

[SIZE=3]I’m not a seasoned smoker, but here’s my , some I cut with a guillotine and others with a v-cutter or punch. Try different ways and use what you like. [/SIZE]

[Rolando]

I put on my ninja outfit sneak up behind it and slice it with a sword. They smoke better when they don't realize immediately they have been cut.

When I don't have time for all that I use a cutter.

[Fritz]

I have only cut before, but I really want to try a punch.

[dentonparrots]

Originally Posted by Rolando

I put on my ninja outfit sneak up behind it and slice it with a sword. They smoke better when they don't realize immediately they have been cut.

When I don't have time for all that I use a cutter.

LOL...stealth cutter eh! Can you run on water doing it?