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wbslngr Offline
#1 Posted: Mon, Sep 2 2002, 11:11 PM EST
Joined: 08-27-2002
Posts: 748
Thanks for the welcome. What would be the best - to use a cutter or use the lance on a cigar. I have tried the lance and am having some trouble getting the circle out.

Thanks
Slimboli Offline
#2 Posted: Tue, Sep 3 2002, 1:52 AM EST
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Lance? I've never heard a punch cutter called a lance (I believe that is what you are referring to) ...

You need to gently twist the punch while forcing it in about a quater inch, and once you pierce the cap, the plug will come right out.

As far as which one is better? It's all a personal preference, though some larger ring sizes may need the punch unless you have a large gauge cutter (or cigar scissors) available.
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#3 Posted: Tue, Sep 3 2002, 3:04 AM EST
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wbslngr

before all these fancy cutters were invented, men bit the end for hundreds of years.

if you want a cutter and a hole punch, i will be happy to send them to you. send me an [email protected]
SteveS Offline
#4 Posted: Tue, Sep 3 2002, 6:27 AM EST
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I use a cutter on any cigar with a tapered end such as a torpedo ... I use a punch cutter on all cigars with rounded ends ... I used to have one that made a rather large punch, but lost it and find that making a couple or even three overlapping holes on the 50-60 ring gauge cigars works well. Slim makes an important point in telling you to twist gently when using a punch cutter ... think of the way you use a knive to slice hot bread ... use the same technique in using a punch cutter and it should work quite well.
Charlie Offline
#5 Posted: Tue, Sep 3 2002, 6:59 AM EST
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Sumo sword works nicely!! Just joking, I use Xikar for all cuts! Charlie
Danny Offline
#6 Posted: Wed, Sep 4 2002, 3:35 AM EST
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Posts: 613
ditto on Xicar cutter
Slimboli Offline
#7 Posted: Wed, Sep 4 2002, 4:28 AM EST
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Palio ... cleanest cutter I've ever used, next to my SAK.
Mr.Mean Offline
#8 Posted: Wed, Sep 4 2002, 6:13 AM EST
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Posts: 3,025
CeraCut. Nice single blade cutter.
Slimboli Offline
#9 Posted: Wed, Sep 4 2002, 10:59 AM EST
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LOL@Mean --- you had me going there for a minute, until I tried to find out about this 'new' cutter I hadn't heard about ...

Ceracut = new ceramic cutting tool for textile ... too funny. I also forgot you had to rid your house of the 'pee-stained' caprets awhile back ... it's all coming together now ... hehehe!
Mr.Mean Offline
#10 Posted: Wed, Sep 4 2002, 11:37 AM EST
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You know I love pulling the wool over your eyes Slim, I just spelled it wrong. Try Cerra-cut. It has a single ceramic blade, super lightweight, cuts through a cigar like butter.
Slimboli Offline
#11 Posted: Wed, Sep 4 2002, 12:20 PM EST
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DOH!!! I'll try that then ... love to get my hands on another quality cutter (like I really need another one) ... hehehe!
jjohnson28 Offline
#12 Posted: Wed, Sep 4 2002, 12:45 PM EST
Joined: 09-12-2000
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Hey Slim,if you really want a classy cutter try the Chia-cut,I hear they really grow on you...Har har har!
rayder1 Offline
#13 Posted: Wed, Sep 4 2002, 10:05 PM EST
Joined: 06-02-2002
Posts: 2,226
The Swiss Army Knife cutter is awesome. U can get a great price on them here. I never liked the bullet cutter. I have a V-cutter I occasionally use but I usually defer to the scissor type.
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#14 Posted: Thu, Sep 5 2002, 3:07 AM EST
Joined: 10-01-2000
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SteveS

why not use the cutter like a rabbi does, cut it at an angle.
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