i always have a problem getting a nice level cut

i end up cutting like on a slant or cutting too far down

so what is the best way to get a great cut?

Never cut yourself...trust your barber

hahhaaha wiseacre lol

i was talking about cigars

Theres a "how to cut a cigar" clip in the video section.

You need to use a good sharp double bladed cutter or scissors. Personally I like a Xikar.

Place the cutter so the cut will be made before the heel of the cap, the part where the cap ends. You only want to remove a little from the cap because thats what keeps the cigar from unraveling.

Make the cut in one quick motion and don't PULL.

This should just slice a little off the end of the cap leaving the heel of the cap intact.

If you still have problems try a BOSTON cutter in which you insert the cigar into the cutter and it clips the cap, or try a CATS EYE cutter which cuts a "V" into the cap.

You can also cut the cigar while the cello is still on it. This may sound weird but it can make a great cut.

Tiny Tim also smokes his cigars with the cello on. He hears a rumour that you can catch cancer from tobacco so he uses protection.

I personally like using the punch cutter that's at the bottom of my Colibri lighter. I don't know if other people like to use this method, but it works for me.

I also prefer the punch. In fact, I only use a cutter on torpedos, figurados, etc.

thanks you all

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Originally posted by AFSteve:
i always have a problem getting a nice level cut

i end up cutting like on a slant or cutting too far down

so what is the best way to get a great cut?

I just got a great cutter from Cuban Crafters, totally fool proof, its designed to cut the exact amount off everytime! no matter what the size is, up to a 54 ! not cheap though.

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Originally posted by Docbarry:
You need to use a good sharp double bladed cutter or scissors. Personally I like a Xikar.

I can't imagine going back to a double-blade guillotine after using a Xikar. I tend to shave just a tiny bit off of the cap -- in fact, in the case of triple capped cigars, I cut between the first and second caps.

A friend once told me that, if you're using a cheapie cutter, you can cut the cigar with the cellophane on and get better results. I tried it a few times and it worked. The cellophane seemed to press against the cigar which I think helped hold everything together instead of shredding it.

all right ill try it next time i light up

I'd like to get myself an Xikar. Workin with a double guillotine now.

Anyone have more personal experience with this Cuban Crafters cutter? I'm too proud to get one myself (haha, pun intended), but I know a few ppl who would love one.

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Originally posted by B.O.:
Never cut yourself...trust your barber

also good advice for circumcisions...

I use a low priced Xikar which is still better than anything else I've tried. I got it from teh local B&M and swear sometimes I got a fake -- it doesn't cut as cleanly as I hear it should.

I am curious about how/where to cut a belicoso or torpedo type. I usually cut short and then move up to where the draw seems right, but it would be nice to know where to start from teh get go

1/4 of an inch down then dry draw and if it feels too tight cut off a little more

you can find a video of how to cut all sorts of figurados in the video section of this site

i use different cuts on different shapes

1.gillotine-churchhills,robusto pretty much
on the larger ringed cigars.

2.v-cut on the torpidos

3.punch- pettite corrona sizes simular

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Tiny Tim also smokes his cigars with the cello on. He hears a rumour that you can catch cancer from tobacco so he uses protection. Wink

The cello also protects against S T D S in case you decide to do a MONICA before lighting up.

I think Im the only one on this forum that does this but it always works perfect for me. I just use a razor blade from my utility knife. Of course a new clean one, but it works I always get a perfect cut. I have tryed all other methods but this is the best way for me.