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Punch/V-cut/Guillotine


OzzyA

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  • 7 months later...

A good V-Cut (Colibri/Xikar. Even Lotus make a fine one) is an essential tool in one's arsenal. Great clean cut, massive draw, and will hold the cap intact as long as you're not a wet or chompy smoker. The only pitfall I have experienced is the bitter tar build up toward the end of the occasional Nicaraguan cigar, as it accentuates all that spice, pepper and leather. Other than that, it's a joy.

Punch cut works well, but as others have noted, it can sometimes break the cap is the leaf is thick or not well humidified. If I use a punch on a Maduro wrapper, for eg, I usually moisten it first, then punch it. 

Straight cut I use for torpedos/ figurados and not much else.

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  • 1 year later...

Just got my Calibri SV cutter. Absolutely it! The V-cut has an amazing draw. The cutter is a bit bulky and heavy but this is for home use. Not a big deal. Feels substantial in my hand. Have to find a lighter V-Cut for traveling.


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