guillotine 227 89.72%

v-cut 27 10.67%

punch 70 27.67%

bite 9 3.56%

pierce 3 1.19%

I prefer the notch or v cut, then the punch, and last choice is the guillotine
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I have a Xikar Punch for a key ring and a cutter but I just got a Palio and I must say wow.. that thing is something else but the punch gets used whole lot, being with me always well that would be the reason. However if I am at home or have my Palio around I will use that..
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The majority of the time, I use a Palio. Therefore, I answered 'guillotine'.

However, depending on my mood, I might punch a cigar. I keep a punch on my key ring all the time.

Also, I've cut after I've punched if I didn't like the draw. Awfully hard to cut THEN punch.

I don't use any of the other methods with regularity, but have done all except the 'bore holes' method (although now I'm curious)
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I think the Palio is the finest cutter ever mass produced.

That being said...

I cut 90% of my cigars with my $ 1.50 Havana single blade guillotine. The razor blade edge just seems easier to get a good cut without thinking about it too much.

When I use the Palio normally lay it on the table, hold the cigar vertical and cut it that way. Eliminates some of the variables that can mess up a cut.
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Xikar is how I roll.
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Palio...if that doesn't work, I use my other Palio.
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It always pays to have reliable backup:-):-)



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My Sentiments, Exactly!:-)
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Xikar and a punch just depends on what cigar I am smoking.
Josh
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I love the punch. I carry it on my keychain.
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Palio FTW
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ditto... Palio FTW
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A cut above is my method.
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palio
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the attached pic is the best cutter I've ever found I like it on all types, even perfecto and torpedo, The lounge I belong to has one that has been in use for 3 years and is not dull. It's awesome. I'm actually surprised to see guillotine was so far ahead. it's my least favorite.
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pal-e-o

its the best.
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I love my new Palio!
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I use my xikar guillotine, but after reading this, i'm going to try using a punch for those large RG gars...

I have done the poke holes thing in desperation... i don't recommend it.
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My number one pick is my Palio. It survived my explorer fire. It was laying in the console when the windshield melted and crashed in. It also took the burnt plastic that fell from the overhead console. Only damage was a couple of burned spots on the case, and the heat didn't bother it at all. One email to Palio, and a week later I had a new leather case in my hands.

If I absolutely can't find my Palio I have a single blade that I bought when my oldest was born. I also have a xikar if I cant find the little $3 cutter. The Palio seems to cut much better. The xiikar seems to tear the cap a little bit.
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It wouldn't let me go back and edit so here are some pictures
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