How much do you cut off of a tapered head?

[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..

The Troll