Cigar cut trends

[Emaresee]

Not actually used anything but a straight cut but will see what a V cut is like at some point I meet someone with a V cutter.

I did see a picture of someone guillotine cut a Torpedo at a 45 degree angle. Anyone know why?


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Too much rum?

i have over time become bolder with my straight cut- from just nipping the centre of the cap off, to a full broadside! I enjoy a punch too.... Typically i go for as large as the stick can take. I have a cheapy 'no-hiba' v cutter from ebay which cuts a shallow v- its ok. Didnt take to it as it doesnt get on too well with all guages. Likely it will accompany a bomb at some point.... Suspect i'd like a deeper v

[Cubist]

I seem to recall reading somewhere that V cutters were traditionally used for large ring-guage cigars. Perhaps the increased popularity of large RG cigars has led to an increase in the use of V cutters. Just a thought.

[ha_banos]

So is the v cut the oldest cut?

'The easiest way to cut a cigar without a cutter is to use your teeth. Instead of pulling or ripping the cigar, however, use your incisor teeth to create a shallow V shape cut in the cigar. '

Anyone ever tried this? Our willing to try for us?

[7kingsguy]

So is the v cut the oldest cut?

'The easiest way to cut a cigar without a cutter is to use your teeth. Instead of pulling or ripping the cigar, however, use your incisor teeth to create a shallow V shape cut in the cigar. '

Anyone ever tried this? Our willing to try for us?

Rather than teeth if you have any sort of nails you can get a good cut by just running your thumbnail in a circle at the cap. Doesnt work with a torp of course but ive done this countless times when i forget my cutter and it works like a charm.

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[PeeJay]

I've only forgotten my cutter once and I got a friendly Dominican chef to cut the end off with his carving knife

[Shaun]

V cut is my favourite, Punch works best for me on large ring gauges as you dont cut the cap off so those fatty cigars feel a little better in the mouth. I rarely use a straight cut now unless a cigar is plugged badly a needs some surgery to open it up a bit.

[SHAMZ84]

The punch is really over looked imo....it's a great cut, especially on the larger RG...however i have found on a few cigars that there can tend to be a build up of tar which does ruine the taste.

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[PeeJay]

The punch is really over looked imo....it's a great cut, especially on the larger RG...however i have found on a few cigars that there can tend to be a build up of tar which does ruine the taste.



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I have often heard that but only experienced it on cheap NCs

[Emaresee]

The punch is really over looked imo....it's a great cut, especially on the larger RG...however i have found on a few cigars that there can tend to be a build up of tar which does ruine the taste.
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using a larger punch should get around that...?

[SHAMZ84]

I have often heard that but only experienced it on cheap NCs

i can't remember which cigars i've had this issue with, but i have reverted to the straight cut to fix the problem...most of the times this works but i've had it on a few occasions the build up was too much and ruined it...actually just thinking sbout it it was a recent COTM it happened with.

using a larger punch should get around that...?

On the larger Cigars i have used the shamrok styple but could be worth investing in a larger one.

on another note i've missed placed my trusted Xi2 cutter

[gojira]

I like the straight and the V cut. I find it hard to nub smaller RG cigars that have been cut with the V cut though.

[akyprianou]

I'm really loving the V-Cut at the mo ive only got a cheepy one from C.Gars but will be looking to get the Colibri soon, my cigars have been drawing much better since i switched over my Palio is hardly being used

[TonyN]

I'm old fashioned in my ways like to straight cut and punch my cigars like emaresee said bigger punch solves the problem of tar build up.

[Kickback]

Doesn't tar build up worry you that it's going straight into your mouth with a more open cut?
I thought the tar balls were poor fermentation and not a feature of every cigar only shown up by a restricted cut.

[ha_banos]

Nah. I had tar on just one cigar. A 10+ year Monte 2 with a big straight cut. Cut a little further up. Tar gone [emoji4]