Which Type of Cutter

[Tombstone]

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]

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]

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]

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.

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Xikar is the only way to go. IMO

[jhedrick83]

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]

Xikar 9mm punch

[Sticky B]

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.

Well, I HAD a Xikar Xi2, 'til I lost it
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]

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]

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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]

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.