Where to cut a Torpedo

[khy86]

OK so i have read many articles and seen many videos on where and how to cut a normal closed cigar. I am not going to try a torpedo shaped cigar and have no idea on where i should cut it...any advice???

Im worried about it unravelling

[saggel]

Personally I don't believe there's a cutting point. Cut it where you'll feel the draw normal. If you feel it's tight, cut it a bit more but wait for some more experienced member to enlighten you!!!

[kingcohiba]

i cut it off about 3/8" just to about the same size as a petite corona. im not sure if this is the proper way to cut a torpedo, but damn it! thats the way im going to do it!

[whisky77]

1/4"

Agree with KC, about 3/8" to 1/4" is sufficient.I have seen a few cigars unravel, but not any of the Torpedos I have smoked.

[misterbulgarin]

I cut quite high on torps, i find it maximises draw. Some torps i've down too far and they've began to unravel

[bigbarneyhotdog]

It's always better to undercut and adjust than to overcut and go bust (old japanese proverb!)

[daverave999]

Try a little bit and if it's not enough, cut more. You see where the cap is? Don't cut below that or it will unravel.

[G-man]

The rule of thumb is 1/4" to 3/8" and adjust their which I'm only echoing the above posts.

[jkim05]

Some people cut torpedos and piramides at an angle as they say it concentrates the flavour more. I would say the number 1 rule for me is don't cut too much off. You can always cut a bit more off to open up the draw, but there's nothing you can do if you've cut too much off.

[daverave999]

Some people cut torpedos and piramides at an angle as they say it concentrates the flavour more.

I first read about this about two days ago oddly enough; the so-called 'Dickman Cut'.

[misterbulgarin]

I sometimes cut my cigars diagonally too, it DOES actually help, specially on lil stubborn coronas