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acruce 11:24 AM 12-20-2014
Whats your preference?
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DaBear 11:40 AM 12-20-2014
Personally, I v-cut all box pressed sticks, and straight cut everything else. Just something about how it feels to v-cut a box pressed
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sdoodle 11:41 AM 12-20-2014
Started out using my husband's guillotine but I bought a V-Cutter and I love it. In my opinion it opens up the draw on the cigar more.
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acruce 11:53 AM 12-20-2014
I just ordered a V-Cutter have never used one.
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Ogre 11:55 AM 12-20-2014
For me, it varies on the cigar size and strength.
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MurphysLaw 12:54 PM 12-20-2014
I have all 3, I go to one of my Palios most of the time, I break out the Xikar V cut when I'm in the mood for a change and the punch I keep in the Jeep with a cheap torch as a backup if I'm out and about and don't have anything else.
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Big Maduro 09:25 PM 12-20-2014
I'll use a guillotine and V both. Depends on vitola.
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rr_coyote 09:57 PM 12-20-2014
I have never used a V-cutter, though I do want one...
I almost never use a punch. I stick with my Xikar guillotine and the Xikar scissors.
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JoeCool87TC 09:13 PM 12-21-2014
Started out with a guillotine, bought a punch to try after a while, then eventually got a Xikar V cutter; Now I use that almost exclusively except for small ring size sticks.

There's something about the draw and the smoke I just like. The whole experience is just better for me with the V cutter.

:-)
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badbriar 09:34 PM 12-21-2014
Have a nice Xikar guillotine and 9mm punch. Prefer the punch to keep tha cap intact. Never have issues with cap or wrapper coming apart due to a cut. :-)
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Stinky 10:33 PM 12-21-2014
For me, it varies on the cigar size and strength. . . who said that?
However, the Punch seems to be the most popular for me.
While I (personally) don't care for a V cut, XiKar has a great tool and Colibri also came out with a good one.
FWIW:
I designed a 4-blade Punch Cutter. Looking for a manufacturer now. It's really tiny! Like the size of a AA battery with a twisty cap thing. Probably need to find a watch maker to build the prototype. But, if it works, it will be the best punch cutter yet. Sizes? Ok: 6-mm, 8-mm, 10-mm and 12-mm diameter holes. What's your hole size? :-)
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galawdawg45Q 05:59 PM 02-02-2015
I have only used the guillotine and punch. But of the two I prefer the punch.
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CdnStogie 06:51 PM 02-02-2015
I have all three now. Just picked up a V-cutter (4$ one mind you) but think I will invest in a nice one. Really like the cut it makes and the draw.

Currently I am 90% guillotine and 10% punch.
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c2000 09:40 AM 02-22-2015
Most of the time I just use my teeth to open up a hole in the cap and use a guillotine once in awhile.

(Jerry in Minnesota.
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wdwkelly 11:02 AM 02-22-2015
I just use a regular guillotine cutter. no fuss no muss. The perfect cutter from cuban crafter is great...I also use cheap ones off of eBay. They work great also.
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shilala 11:08 AM 02-22-2015
I like a cutter that doesn't hurt me and allows me to smoke the cigar.
A Xikar, knife, teeth, whatever gets it done.
I hate those cutters that pinch the web of my thumb. Grrr.
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stevef2005 04:24 PM 02-22-2015
I just recently got a V cut. I have used it exclusively since I got it (middle of last week). I use all three though. it really depends on my mood and the RG of the cigar I am smoking. I also like options as well.
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Frodo 05:56 PM 02-22-2015
50/50 between v-cut and straight cut.

Ditched my punch in favour of the v-cut...
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Big Maduro 10:50 PM 02-23-2015
I use the guillotine mostly but will use a V cutter also. Haven't used too many punch cutters.
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Weelok 11:07 PM 02-23-2015
I am pretty lazy and just Palio guillotine straight unless I'm at a shop and then the V or cat eye is a fun change up.
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