How much do you cut off of a tapered head?

[Zeede]

Some vitolas have a very gradual taper on the head. I normally use the punch on the bottom of my lighter, but I have a cheap guillotine cutter for cigars like this. How much should you cut off, though? It seems like if you want to have a large opening, you'd be cutting off nearly an inch!

[Lynn]

you mean those cigars that got that cow tit thing at the top..never had one of those.

[Sweet Cigars]

Pretty sure it's a torpedo, I normally cut off around a half inch but if the draw is to tight I will clip a little more.

[Horseshoe]

I normally cut off 1/4 of an inch on torpedoes. Cut small, check draw, cut as needed and stay as far away from shoulder as you can.

[Lynn]

had one of those pigtail ones..when a Bum here sent it I thought it was a dried worm, like in that tequeal stuff.

[Sweet Cigars]

had one of those pigtail ones..when a Bum here sent it I thought it was a dried worm, like in that tequeal stuff.

Did you swallow it?

[theHammer56]

If you're referring to a Torpedo shape, I start small and leave an opening about 1/4 inch or so. That would be the rough equivalent of a punch. If the draw is stiff, I open it up more according to how stiff the draw was - and try to keep it to just one additional cut. Otherwise, the tip can get crushed on a 3rd or 4th attempt and cause more problems than its worth.

[Lynn]

Did you swallow it?

na bite it off an chewed it..I like worms..especially wak stirred.

[TreySC]

Never tried it myself but you can also do the dickman cut on a torpedo. Which is cutting at an angle

[Lynn]

Never tried it myself but you can also do the dickman cut on a torpedo. Which is cutting at an angle


Dickman cut?

[UncleFesterESQ]

Never tried it myself but you can also do the dickman cut on a torpedo. Which is cutting at an angle
The last thing I want in my mouth is a dickman cut.... just sayin'.... not that there's anything wrong with that.

[Zeede]

Cool, thanks for the responses!

[droy1958]

I've been using the Dickman cut lately. Haven't had to spit yet....

[ace_labrone]

I use a V cutter on those tips. It works great and you don't have to worry about cutting to much.

[Sweet Cigars]

I cut mine with my pocket knife, I keep a sharp edge so it slices them nicely

[StogieNinja]

I generally cut it to a 44rg-ish opening. Small enough that I get the benefit of a funneled draw, but large enough to fit my comfort level. Honestly though, I'm not a major fan of torps. Nothing against them, I'd just prefer a straight-up 46-50rg than a 52 or 54rg that's funneled down.

[Old Smokey]

2-3 cuts from my Perfect Cutter. I check the draw after 2 cuts and if it needs more I give it 1 more cut.

[TheGrumpyOleTroll]

I guess i use the "Dickman" cut..didnt know what it was called just a diagonal cut that opens up a torp shaped cigar for easy draw..

I also use a v-cutter if its close by..


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[DrBob]

haven't tried a vcut but will give it a go on my next toropedo. I usually cut off about 3/8 of an inch from the tip of a torpedo, check draw, and if needed cut some more.

[Shaun]

I normally cut off 1/4 of an inch on torpedoes. Cut small, check draw, cut as needed and stay as far away from shoulder as you can.

^^Yes. This.^^

[Habana Mike]

Start at about a 1/4" on a 45 degree angle. If tight on the draw a little bit more

[Indyhp]

3 cuts from my CC Perfect Cutter is usually just right, about 3/8", which leaves an opening about 3/8" in diameter.

[theHammer56]

Never tried it myself but you can also do the dickman cut on a torpedo. Which is cutting at an angle

As in, "The man was such a dick he couldn't even cut his torpedo correctly."???

[Aithos]

Get a CubanCrafters Perfect cutter, two cuts is about just right for that shape...

[TCBSmokes]

Good question. With a torpedo, I go for about a 1/4" to 3/8" cut, and I have learned that cutting less than it looks like I should (with a normal ring gauge cutter), gets me to that point. So, I cut as little as possible, and if need be go for more. Whereas, if I cut too much to begin with I can't put it back. Know what I mean? Jeez. I don't think non cigar-smokers appreciate what we go through to relax and enjoy our smokes. lol. :)

[Win]

I don't smoke many tapered cigars but I do have the Oliva V Torpedos. These require about a 1/2" cut or there's no getting a draw.

[Tombstone]

I have been told that angle cuts are good. I tried it both ways and do not notice much difference.

[TheGrumpyOleTroll]

As in, "The man was such a dick he couldn't even cut his torpedo correctly."???


Actually from my reading it was named after a JRs cigar rep from the Florida area I believe... Just some useless knowledge..

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