View Full Version : Which Type of Cutter
samiam2007
06-22-2015, 04:45 PM
This may have already been asked before, but how do you choose which cutter to use?
I know of the guillotine, punch and vcutter. How do you choose which cutter to wield?
six10
06-22-2015, 05:12 PM
Palio for me. All the time. Have several options but really never even debate. It just works so good.
sparky426
06-22-2015, 05:14 PM
Never much luck with a punch as it seems tar builds up more frequent. Guillotine until I got my xikar v cut.... Now nothing but v cut no matter the size. No more too much, no more too little. Perfect everytime.
Billb1960
06-22-2015, 05:55 PM
Just got my Cuban Crafters Perfect Cutter and so far it's...well...perfect!
CoachDread
06-22-2015, 06:22 PM
Never much luck with a punch as it seems tar builds up more frequent. Guillotine until I got my xikar v cut.... Now nothing but v cut no matter the size. No more too much, no more too little. Perfect everytime.
I'm with sparky426. Xikar v-cut every time. :)
Sir Lancerolot
06-22-2015, 06:42 PM
V-cutter for me as well.
The only exception is Sancho Panza Double Maduro - the caps will not withstand v-cutting. They can usually take a very sharp punch, almost always a very sharp guillotine.
Zeede
06-22-2015, 08:24 PM
I love my punch. No tar problems because my RH is high and I smoked slowly.
Usafvet509
06-22-2015, 08:36 PM
:dejection:Well, I HAD a Xikar Xi2, 'til I lost it :dejection:
Am looking at a V-cutter, weighing that against another guillotine
Upstatemax
06-22-2015, 08:48 PM
I've been using my montecristo punch for the summer and I love it.
But now you guys have me very interested in v-cutters...
If I need to cut, I use a colibri CAO grip cutter that I got with a box purchase from CI.
CoachDread
06-22-2015, 09:00 PM
I've been using my montecristo punch for the summer and I love it.
But now you guys have me very interested in v-cutters...
If I need to cut, I use a colibri CAO grip cutter that I got with a box purchase from CI.
Your local B&M can provide a v-cut if you want to try it, or if you have ABC Liquors near you you can pick up a cheap one for about 4 bucks that will last for a while. That's where I got one and after using it for a couple of weeks I knew it was the cut for me. After that I picked up the Xikar and even got the Xikar keychain v-cut so I'm never without one. Yeah, I have a problem.
sparky426
06-22-2015, 09:13 PM
Your local B&M can provide a v-cut if you want to try it, or if you have ABC Liquors near you you can pick up a cheap one for about 4 bucks that will last for a while. That's where I got one and after using it for a couple of weeks I knew it was the cut for me. After that I picked up the Xikar and even got the Xikar keychain v-cut so I'm never without one. Yeah, I have a problem.
While yes, they probably have v cutters in the cigar box of cutters, fair warning. I used the one at my shop when I forgot mine and it straight mangled my stick. Just a heads up. Again may not be the case where you go.
Just got my Cuban Crafters Perfect Cutter and so far it's...well...perfect!
x2. love my perfect cutter.
Indyhp
06-22-2015, 09:28 PM
x2. love my perfect cutter.
x3. Also love my perfect cutter.
tjhemp
06-22-2015, 10:20 PM
I used a standard guillotine cutter for a long time then I was gifted the xikar scissors which I liked and used a lot. Now after picking up a Cuban Crafters perfect cutter a few months back I have not used anything else. I really like this cutter. I do want to give the v cutter a try one of these days though.
steelman
06-22-2015, 11:17 PM
The Perfect Cutter works great but I still prefer my V-cutter and if it still needs to be opened more another swipe with the v-cutter to make an X works great.
Ropey
06-23-2015, 02:40 AM
Whatever is closest ;)
Though I will say I'm starting to understand the beauty of the v-cutter. It's fast. No lining anything up, no cracking the cap. I can do two v-cuts in an X pattern faster then I can punch or guillotine.
Old Smokey
06-23-2015, 04:55 AM
Another vote for the Perfect Cutter.
garublador
06-23-2015, 08:20 AM
Recently it's been the v-cut more often than not. The main exceptions are when I have some sort of torpedo style cap or a box pressed cap that I don't think will lend itself to the v-cut very well. Then it's a guillotine.
I haven't had any big ring gauge cigars yet, but I have a punch cutter on one of my lighters that I've used from time to time that I'd probably use on a large RG cigar.
CoachDread
06-23-2015, 08:43 AM
Recently it's been the v-cut more often than not. The main exceptions are when I have some sort of torpedo style cap or a box pressed cap that I don't think will lend itself to the v-cut very well. Then it's a guillotine.
I haven't had any big ring gauge cigars yet, but I have a punch cutter on one of my lighters that I've used from time to time that I'd probably use on a large RG cigar.
Just for fun, try the v-cut on a torpedo some time. I was very pleasantly surprised by the result. When I first tried it my reasoning was that if it didn't work well I could always just use the guillotine to fix it. Instead it was awesome. I know that everyone will have their own preference and that is as it should be. For me, though, I haven't found anything a v-cut hasn't worked very well on.
OldSkoolTarHeel
06-23-2015, 08:49 AM
Recently it's been the v-cut more often than not. The main exceptions are when I have some sort of torpedo style cap or a box pressed cap that I don't think will lend itself to the v-cut very well. Then it's a guillotine.
I think a V-Cut on a box pressed cigar is perfect. I usually line it up to go across the longer side, then if I need to open the draw some more, I make an X by going across the short side.
Tombstone
06-23-2015, 09:05 AM
I used to be all guillotine cutter, but I find that too fancy and pretentious now. I recently switch over to the box cutter. Great for all shapes of cigars!
garublador
06-23-2015, 09:37 AM
I think a V-Cut on a box pressed cigar is perfect. I usually line it up to go across the longer side, then if I need to open the draw some more, I make an X by going across the short side.I should clarify, I do use it on many box press cigars, but some have an odd shape cap that doesn't seem like it will work as well as a straight cut.
samiam2007
06-23-2015, 09:52 AM
Perfect! Thank you for all the responses. I was leaning towards grabbing a v-cutter before this post, but wanted to talk to the experts before I did.
sparky426
06-23-2015, 10:03 AM
Perfect! Thank you for all the responses. I was leaning towards grabbing a v-cutter before this post, but wanted to talk to the experts before I did.
Shameless plug.....
Xikar is the only way to go. IMO
jhedrick83
06-23-2015, 10:09 AM
I think a V-Cut on a box pressed cigar is perfect. I usually line it up to go across the longer side, then if I need to open the draw some more, I make an X by going across the short side.
I usually V an box pressed cigar. Otherwise its a guillotine, unless I'm smoking while mowing. Then I punch it, just because my punch is in the room with the mower so it's convenient. If you are going to get a V cutter, the Xikar XV is the way to go IMO as well. I love it. Super sharp and doubles as a cigar rest if needed.
Roy Earle
06-23-2015, 12:45 PM
Xikar 9mm punch
Sticky B
06-23-2015, 12:51 PM
Never much luck with a punch as it seems tar builds up more frequent. Guillotine until I got my xikar v cut.... Now nothing but v cut no matter the size. No more too much, no more too little. Perfect everytime.
I'm with sparky426. Xikar v-cut every time. :)
I'm with these guys - the other cutters just sit in my "Cigar Paraphernalia Display Box" while my Xikar V-Cutter remains with my "I use this stuff when I smoke cigars" bag. It is my one and only go-to.
I used a standard guillotine cutter for a long time then I was gifted the xikar scissors which I liked and used a lot. Now after picking up a Cuban Crafters perfect cutter a few months back I have not used anything else. I really like this cutter. I do want to give the v cutter a try one of these days though.
Do it - you won't be disappointed. You might end up ditched your others.
I've been using my montecristo punch for the summer and I love it.
But now you guys have me very interested in v-cutters...
as you very well should be. Try one out - improve your life.
:dejection:Well, I HAD a Xikar Xi2, 'til I lost it :dejection:
Am looking at a V-cutter, weighing that against another guillotine
No question - go for a V!
I've posted a fantastic accessory review of it in the past - perhaps I'll post up here as well!
Zeede
06-23-2015, 12:56 PM
We're talking the Xikar V-cutter, not a "V-cut", right? The two confuse me sometimes.
Why do you like the wedge-shaped V-cutter over a regular guillotine? Both use two blades that meet to slice off part of the cap. Is it the ergonomics?
CoachDread
06-23-2015, 01:12 PM
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We're talking the Xikar V-cutter, not a "V-cut", right? The two confuse me sometimes.
Why do you like the wedge-shaped V-cutter over a regular guillotine? Both use two blades that meet to slice off part of the cap. Is it the ergonomics?
I'm pretty sure we are all talking about a v-cut, which is performed by the Xikar V-cutter. I think you may be referring the the Xikar X1, X2 or X3 cutters which provide a straight cut.
CoachDread
06-23-2015, 01:13 PM
And it's the feel of still having part of the cap in place while having more draw than a punch. At least it is for me. :)
OldSkoolTarHeel
06-23-2015, 02:09 PM
Both use two blades that meet to slice off part of the cap. Is it the ergonomics?
The Xikar V-Cutter actually only uses one blade. And I'm with CoachDread, I like the larger surface area of the cut while still keeping the cap intact.
sparky426
06-23-2015, 02:13 PM
Plus one to all these statements. O and this.
Zeede
06-23-2015, 02:52 PM
I do like having the cap intact (I almost exclusively punch). I may have to try one of these sometime.
I know the only problem you can run into is with really small rg cigars.
[Music] Torn between two lovers.........
I have used a Cuban Crafter Perfect Cutter for years and love it. But I received a Xikar v-cutter for Father's Day, used it and had a cigar with a perfect draw. I will have to update this as I use both types.
Usafvet509
07-03-2015, 07:07 PM
SeanTheEvans, sparky426
Took both pieces of advice, and +1 on the shameless plug for Xikar. Guaranteed for life, the Craftsman of cigar tools!
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How slick is that?! Magnetic attachment, and it's 5/8" thick!