As it's always a topic of how to cut your cigar - I thought I'd show you how I do it all. First up is the cutters I will be using and the volunteer smokes -
My youngest daughter helped by taking the pictures - not bad for her first time using my camera.

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In this picture is what I consider the best way to learn to cut the correct amount off. Now I am using an XiKar here but most all cutters will work the same way. Start by opening your cutter and laying it flat on a surface.

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Now insert your smoke directly into the center - then snap the cutter shut.

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You should end up with a perfectly cut smoke ready to enjoy.

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For the next cut we will prepare a torpedo shape cigar. Here I am using the Palio.

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Inserting the tip into the cutter somewhere between 1/4" to maybe 3/8". Remember that you can always cut off more if the draw is not good enough for you.

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Ready to go!

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Again using the Palio we will do a traditional cut. Just like the first example except no table.

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What I am trying to do is to just take off the cap - and nothing more.

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Mission accomplished!

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Notice how thin the slice is. Again if you have a bad draw you could either re-cut or grab your Henry's Tool -

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And lastly is the punch. Mine is made by Donatus Solingen - it contains two sizes of cutters. You simply twist the end cap to get whatever size that you need.

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I grasp and cradle the cigar in my left hand, and using my thumb as a guide, position the cutter against it.

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Once I get it where I want it then it's a simple twist. I normally go clockwise with slight pressure as it cuts into it. With a little practice you can feel when it goes throught the cap.

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Once through the cap, a slight wiggle and the cut part simply falls right on out.


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And there ya go. I'm sure everyone has a favorite cutter and technique - but those are mine.

Good luck with it all!


Ron
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Great pictures and info. Thanks for the tutorial.
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:-):-)
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Thanks for posting this Ron!
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WOW! I have been doing it wrong the whole time!!! I have been using my teeth:-):-)

Great thread. Love the pictures
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I remeber this thread...fantastic post...should be a sticky!

Hey RGD...Put your florist foam to bead conversion post up too! I followed that one step by step to convert my creedos. :-)
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Cool tutorial Ron!

:-):-) rofl!
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Fixin to get ready to . . .:-)


Ron
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Nice tutorial! :-)
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Thanks! - I've been cutting off too much ...
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Thanks, I've been looking for something like this.
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Way to go RGD! Thanks for the info!
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Thanks for the tutorial. I use the table top method with my Xikar too.
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nice work here. :-)
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Very awesome, glad you posted this...next up.... V cut?
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Looks familiar :-)
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That is awesome sir! Thanks for posting this. Where can you buy that punch cutter at? Mine is a cheapo that makes too small of a hole.
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