do you punch your cigars or cut them?

[hexakosioi]

i always used to use a cutter but now...I have been punching, for almost a year, like there is no tomorrow.

however, do you think that this should not be a matter of taste?

 

[Devil Doc]

In my experience, punching facilitates tar build up.


Doc.

 

[CyBeRDiVeR]

Never punched, always cut! If it ain't broke...............

 

[bootown]

Never punched, always cut! If it ain't broke...............

x2, how do you punch a torpedo ?

 

[pennjones]

cut, don't own a punch, but have punched before

 

[hexakosioi]

of course i use a cutter for a torpedo...you cant punch those guys

In my experience, punching facilitates tar build up.


Doc.

buddy...you just woke me up. latey my chest has been annoying me, I know its from the punch....but you just gave a push there. thank you


i think i am going back to cutting

 

[Q_The_Cop]

of course i use a cutter for a torpedo...you cant punch those guys

In my experience, punching facilitates tar build up.


Doc.

buddy...you just woke me up. latey my chest has been annoying me, I know its from the punch....but you just gave a push there. thank you


i think i am going back to cutting

Sure you can... Right on the side like a chisel. Not that I do but I've seen it done. I use my Xikar MX2 and SHAVE a little of the cap. I don't actually cut through the cap. Good tip I got from Walt from Stogie Review.

 

[GDeAngelo]

I'm a cutter.. I need therapy.

-Gianni-

 

[junkman_56]

I use a punch for everything (except pointy cigars of course).

I find there is no tar build up as long as you use a large enough punch.
I have a number of different sizes, including a really large one that is 12mm in diameter.

Using a small punch on a large ring gauge cigar will cause problems.

 

[LarianLeQuella]

I wish my cigars were emo. That way they would cut themselves.

 

[leafsat49]

For me it depends on the cigar. I usually start with a punch but if I feel the draw is too tight then I proceed with a cut.

 

[beyond the band]

I use 3. Cutter, punch, and a really cool V cutter my buddy got me for Christmas.
It really depends on my mood and the vitola. Torpedoes for instance I always use the straight cut.

 

[amateuraficionado]

of course i use a cutter for a torpedo...you cant punch those guys

In my experience, punching facilitates tar build up.


Doc.

buddy...you just woke me up. latey my chest has been annoying me, I know its from the punch....but you just gave a push there. thank you


i think i am going back to cutting

I think Doc was referring to tar buildup at the head of the cigar, not in your chest.


I've always cut, but lately have been using a makeshift punch and I actually enjoy the punch more. I think it's time to invest in a good punch.

 

[theroberthogan]

I've always used a cutter, then a couple months ago I purchased a new lighter that has two sizes of punch on it. I've punched a few cigars since then and I only had smoke that had tar buildup. I like the punch just because I know it will open the cigar with destroying the cap or leaving bits of tobacco in my mouth.

 

[KiltLad]

Over the year's, I've tried them all. Bite, tear, punch, knife slice, single guillotine and double guillotine. I settled on double guillotine with an English cut. I like the way the cut introduces the smoke to the palate.


- KiltLad

 

[fegbri]

I like the punch...cut torpedo. Never had the tar yet...

 

[masterp0606]

I use them all it just depends on how I feel. I like my scissor cutter I have because it does a good job every time.

 

[hexakosioi]

yeah...punch gives a much concentrated smoke. I think for those who enjoy a bit of flavor should go with cutting.

 

[Golfanatic]

I cut. I tried to punch once and got a horrible draw. I am sure I did it wrong.

 

[chris28054]

I prefer a punch. It works well for me because I really like a Robusto or Corona size cigar.