Cut 112 74.17%

Punch 35 23.18%

Bite 4 2.65%

I was looking at these two cigars today and was thinking about what others may prefer, cut the cap or use a punch? One of these days I may get around to smoking the top pictured cigar, I have had it for two years but cannot seem to find the desire to smoke it, there is just something different about it that keeps me away.

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Palio.
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Are you lighting those sticks with a zippo?


+1 for palio
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:-)
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Them RAs are smoking great (well, mine are :-))

I prefer a cutter (palio, Palio, PALIO!) but have used a punch on many occasions in the past. Can't bring myself to use my teeth - I am too much money invested in them :-)
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Palio. Expensive but worth every cent.
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I cut... I've never used a punch, although I have considered getting one.
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I cut anything below 50rg. everything else with a round cap gets punched:-)
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I punch everything with a triple cap. I cut everything else!!
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+1 for cut with a Palio!! :-)
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cut everything with the palio unless theres damage to the cap and a cut could unravel the wrapper, then i punch, but thats about it. palio for life :-)

stearns
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Interesting!

I punch only when necessary, when cutting could cause the cigar to unravel. Short caps, or sloppily applied ones for example.
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Don't own a punch, wouldn't have a clue how to use one.
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Palio... :-)
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Palio!!!!!!!
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I use a box cutter and gently shave off the cap like I'm peeling a potato.
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I usually use a punch, but lately I have been enjoying using a cutter. My friend, it is all about preference. Do what you like best. I would actually keep both on hand and use them each accordingly to the stick being smoked.
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Palio or Xikar... which ever I grab first! I am in love with both and couldn't choose if I had to- they're like children:-)

:-) for the Zippo, brother!

aj
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I cut, therefore I am.:-)
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I've been using the punch on my Vector lighter....love it.
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