V-cutters. Any opinions?

Bob Luken · April 2013

I have only smoked one cigar that was cut this way. It was cut for me by a fellow customer once at my favorite B&M. Wanted to know if any of your opinions or experiences wit the V-cut could help me decide if it's worth a couple of twenty dollar bills or not.

Rain · April 2013

Did you like it? Punch, Vcut, knife...whatever works best for you man! IIRC, some people think a Vcut lets the tar build up more...not sure, though.

Bob Luken · April 2013

Rain:
Did you like it? Punch, Vcut, knife...whatever works best for you man! IIRC, some people think a Vcut lets the tar build up more...not sure, though.

I liked the way it felt on my lips but I didn't notice any tar buildup, but I should consider tar buildup and it would seem even easier to get tar buildup even just on my lips with a V-cut if you weren't careful. I’ve been real happy with my Xikar Xi2 guillotine cutter but curiosity always gets me looking at new stuff.

Ken Light · April 2013

Bob Luken:
Rain:
Did you like it? Punch, Vcut, knife...whatever works best for you man! IIRC, some people think a Vcut lets the tar build up more...not sure, though.

I liked the way it felt on my lips but I didn't notice any tar buildup, but I should consider tar buildup and it would seem even easier to get tar buildup even just on my lips with a V-cut if you weren't careful. I’ve been real happy with my Xikar Xi2 guillotine cutter but curiosity always gets me looking at new stuff.

Here I was about to comment that it makes the cigar look like the head of a penis, and then you go and say something like "I liked the way it felt on my lips."

Bob Luken · April 2013

Ken Light:
Bob Luken:
Rain:
Did you like it? Punch, Vcut, knife...whatever works best for you man! IIRC, some people think a Vcut lets the tar build up more...not sure, though.

I liked the way it felt on my lips but I didn't notice any tar buildup, but I should consider tar buildup and it would seem even easier to get tar buildup even just on my lips with a V-cut if you weren't careful. I’ve been real happy with my Xikar Xi2 guillotine cutter but curiosity always gets me looking at new stuff.
Here I was about to comment that it makes the cigar look like the head of a penis, and then you go and say something like "I liked the way it felt on my lips."

Ha! I knew it too. You think I didn't try and come up with a better way to write that? I didn't so I just wrote it!

"Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar." - Sigmund Freud

Gray4lines · April 2013

Lol!!

Ive actually never tried a v-cut. I typically prefer an open draw so usually a punch (or any other cut beside a guillotine) is too restrictive i will punch super large rg's sometimes.

beatnic · April 2013

double guillotine for small ring and a punch for larger. I hate v-cut. Like Ken said.

catfishbluezz · April 2013

Buy the Xikar, all the cheaper ones blow. I'm not a fan, but know a lot of guys that love them.

Bob Luken · April 2013

catfishbluezz:
Buy the Xikar, all the cheaper ones blow. I'm not a fan, but know a lot of guys that love them.

Yep. This guy had a Xikar and really bragged on it and the v-cut in general. (Xikar) Brand is what I've been looking to get. But I might rather spend $40 on cigars.

Ken Light · April 2013

Bob Luken:
Ken Light:
Bob Luken:
Rain:
Did you like it? Punch, Vcut, knife...whatever works best for you man! IIRC, some people think a Vcut lets the tar build up more...not sure, though.

I liked the way it felt on my lips but I didn't notice any tar buildup, but I should consider tar buildup and it would seem even easier to get tar buildup even just on my lips with a V-cut if you weren't careful. I’ve been real happy with my Xikar Xi2 guillotine cutter but curiosity always gets me looking at new stuff.
Here I was about to comment that it makes the cigar look like the head of a penis, and then you go and say something like "I liked the way it felt on my lips."
Ha! I knew it too. You think I didn't try and come up with a better way to write that? I didn't so I just wrote it!

"Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar." - Sigmund Freud

LoL atta boy. Welcome aboard, you'll fit in just fine.

Bob Luken · April 2013

Ken Light:
Bob Luken:
Ken Light:
Bob Luken:
Rain:
Did you like it? Punch, Vcut, knife...whatever works best for you man! IIRC, some people think a Vcut lets the tar build up more...not sure, though.

I liked the way it felt on my lips but I didn't notice any tar buildup, but I should consider tar buildup and it would seem even easier to get tar buildup even just on my lips with a V-cut if you weren't careful. I’ve been real happy with my Xikar Xi2 guillotine cutter but curiosity always gets me looking at new stuff.
Here I was about to comment that it makes the cigar look like the head of a penis, and then you go and say something like "I liked the way it felt on my lips."
Ha! I knew it too. You think I didn't try and come up with a better way to write that? I didn't so I just wrote it!

"Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar." - Sigmund Freud

LoL atta boy. Welcome aboard, you'll fit in just fine.

Thanks

catfishbluezz · April 2013

Bob Luken:
catfishbluezz:
Buy the Xikar, all the cheaper ones blow. I'm not a fan, but know a lot of guys that love them.
Yep. This guy had a Xikar and really bragged on it and the v-cut in general. (Xikar) Brand is what I've been looking to get. But I might rather spend $40 on cigars.

do you have a good cutter? All it takes is a bad cut to ruin a $10 smoke and you'll regret that sentiment. Spend the money on a good cutter and it will save you money in bad cuts and destroyed caps in no time. I use a Palio, best investment I've ever made.

Rain · April 2013

Need to send those scissors this way then!

Stsepas · April 2013

I use a V-cut on ovals or on box press

Bob Luken · April 2013

catfishbluezz:
Bob Luken:
catfishbluezz:
Buy the Xikar, all the cheaper ones blow. I'm not a fan, but know a lot of guys that love them.
Yep. This guy had a Xikar and really bragged on it and the v-cut in general. (Xikar) Brand is what I've been looking to get. But I might rather spend $40 on cigars.
do you have a good cutter? All it takes is a bad cut to ruin a $10 smoke and you'll regret that sentiment. Spend the money on a good cutter and it will save you money in bad cuts and destroyed caps in no time. I use a Palio, best investment I've ever made.

True, I’ve been real happy with my Xikar Xi2 guillotine cutter but curiosity always gets me looking at new stuff. I'll check out the Palio. Thanks.

JHewey · April 2013

I V-Cut everything except Smaller ring gauges and torps. So yeah i enjoy the V-cut and was actually looking into the Xikar as my cheap one that lasted me a year just broke.

pross · April 2013

I use my Xikar v-cutter on almost everything. Perfect cut every time. Can't say enough good about it.

perkinke · April 2013

I picked up a cheaper V just to try it out, for me it wasn't anything special. I prefer a punch or standard double guillotine. the V seemed like halfway between a punch and a standard cut, little more open than a punch, less than a straight cut. There's not really a downside to it, but like everyone else has said, it's all preference.

Roberto99 · April 2013

Ken Light:
Bob Luken:
Rain:
Did you like it? Punch, Vcut, knife...whatever works best for you man! IIRC, some people think a Vcut lets the tar build up more...not sure, though.

I liked the way it felt on my lips but I didn't notice any tar buildup, but I should consider tar buildup and it would seem even easier to get tar buildup even just on my lips with a V-cut if you weren't careful. I’ve been real happy with my Xikar Xi2 guillotine cutter but curiosity always gets me looking at new stuff.
Here I was about to comment that it makes the cigar look like the head of a penis, and then you go and say something like "I liked the way it felt on my lips."

LOL! The reason I quit smoking cigars for 10 years...I eventually got over it but I don't think I will be using a V-cutter anytime soon!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY1eXnbB1Mg

(sorry, I'm not good at formatting this stuff into the threads)

armaes8 · April 2013

I like the V cut the best because it keeps the cut end together a little bit better. I also like the feel of the Xi1 in my hands cutting. My be worth investing in a V cutter.

taythegibs · April 2013

the v-cut has become my favorite cut, with a punch second, and the guillotine being my least favorite. the only v-cutter i have now (a dog got my nicer one...) is a cheap one but i sharpened it myself.

Cigary · April 2013

The best V cutter I've found in the market is the Boston V Cutter...the first one I saw was about 15 years ago and it's pretty impressive and as big as it was they have a smaller version called the Lil Guy which I have as well. Even with the size of that one which is pretty small but it cuts like a pro and at the cost of over a $100 it still works like new...15 years later. There are other inexpensive ones like Wolfe or Xikar and they are good ones...just don't buy the cheaper ones...they just rip the head up after only a few times. When it comes to the type of cutters you buy..don't skimp on the cheap units cuz you'll only replace them very soon.

V-cutters. Any opinions?

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