How to Cut a Cigar - Where to Cut, Punch or How to Cut a Cigar Without a Cutter

Lissette Perez-Carrillo and David Spirt talk about the different types of cigar cutters and which cutters are best for different cigar sizes. The different types of cutters in this video include straight cut, V cut and Cigar punch. Which is the best? Great tips on cigar cutters and tips on how to cut the cigars. Cigar sizes differ and some cutters are better for several reasons including the cut.

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[@frankrudd6212]

I never considered the ring size of a cigar when cutting it. Great info. Thanks!!!!

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[@shawnreimer1017]

I prefer the v-cut or the punch cutter because it gives you not only a smoother draw from the cigar when leisurely with a good whiskey on the rocks but a more enjoyable cigar smoking whereas you have no leaves debris onto the mouth where the classic straight cutters does. That’s just my opinion but good smoking my BOTL SOTL and cheers!! May the best person win the humidor and light em up like a Boss!!

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For the first one with no question yes a V-cut or punch cut give off less tobacco debris than a traditional straight cut. A solution to that is tap the cut costs far head down against a clean ashtray to tap out the debris. Of course a V-Cut or Punch are not free of debris they just give off less.

[@mbarth76]

I personally prefer the V-Cut, especially with larger gauges. But I understand what David is saying about opening up the cigar. Usually I straight cut on cigars that have a tapered tip like the torpedo or belicoso.

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[@florsolutions8176]

Very interesting video. I am a new smoker and found it helpful.

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[@TJCIGARLOUNGE]

Love the Inch Cigar!

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[@sdroger777]

New to cigars and have found that the v cut is easy and don’t have to think. But I must learn the straight cut to get more out of the cigar. Thanks for the video!

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[@W5KJD]

I’ve always used a knife, in fact I have a knife only for cutting my cigars with I keep it very sharp always. There is an art to using a knife to cut a cigar it’s not a fast thing and I like that I take my time and do it right its a skill, it’s part of the joy of smoking a cigar as will as using cedar spills to light my cigars it’s all an enjoyable experience/process that takes time and to enjoy the cigar that 200 hands have worked to make for my enjoyment.

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[@ahmedklass3374]

My favorite cigar is the EP Carrillo Majestic, I buy a box every two weeks because I smoke them all the time. I wish I had a life time supply 1😍

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Thank you. We love the majestic too.

[@juancarlosscheker7410]

Excellent insight. Is so important to have the appropriate cutter and the cutting to a cigar for a great smoke.

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Absolutely! Thanks.

[@BuleBolang]

Great channel, just getting into cigars and found it very useful 🤝

[@johnbudka2580]

Great tips on cutting. I tend to use the punch cut on flathead sticks, but will try them on the smaller ring gages as well.

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[@ruudjieafa9384]

Straight cut, love their EP Carillo box press!

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[@BartoSins]

Watching this while smoking a Carrillo Dusk, V-Cut btw... ❤️🔥

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So great to hear!

[@jasonwalker3014]

I'm just getting into cigars but so far I like a straight cut and a punch.

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[@terryclima]

Very good and informative video! I have to try the the cross V cut on my next Encore! I personally prefer a straight cut for your cigars, because of there gauge and to fully taste the flavors!

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[@terryclima]

@@EPCarrilloCigars Trying the V cut on the Encore, and it really opens the cigar and flavors in a different way! Thank you for the advice!

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@@terryclima Thank you for letting us know. We are happy you enjoyed the v cut.

[@ricardomarquez5365]

Love the cut on the box press!!

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[@vdle92]

Thank you for the info and the possibility of the humidor

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[@A.V.G22]

Great content, I’m a V cut guy most of the time except on figurado sticks then I go straight cut at a angle.

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[@JazzenDominicana1]

Thanks for the video. Have shared with my friends. My preference, on large ring gauge cigar sizes, has always been a straight cut; and I agree with David , as I use the punch and V-cut depending on cigar size.

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Great. Thank you for sharing.

[@Jasonfontes597]

My preference has always been straight cut but I would definitely try the V cut. Thanks for the video.

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Glad to hear you’ll try it. Hope you like it.

[@rafaelaquino4331]

Tks for this video!!! I love V cut and the regular one...

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Great. Thank you!

[@pincushion619]

I am a big fan of The Inch and always straight cut them.

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Awesome. Thank you!

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Great video, Carrillo Encore is one of my favorites. ☕💨

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That’s awesome. Thank you so much.

[@theob4561]

I use a straight cut most often. I also use my v-cut a lot. Great video!

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[@ericgreen576]

I love different cuts for different size cigars...love the video guys!!! Thanks

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Awesome! Great information and insight

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Great, informative video! Cigars cost $, smiles are priceless. 😉

[@fazekastibi0313]

great video, I'm also a V cut guy. keep up the excellent work! EPC the best!

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[@Cigarsmokin_woodworker]

Y’all are great not to mention great cigars

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Thanks for producing such incredible cigars! Can't wait for the Pledge.

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[@j0morales]

Thumbs up on the v-cut for the box pressed

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[@jeffbatchelor6156]

I prefer a deep V cut....a double cross V cut on large ring gauge. That is a beautiful humidor!

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Excellent videos. Thank you for the opportunity to win the humidor!

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[@tmatth236]

straight cut! ready for the pledge..

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[@luisvilchez8635]

I use straight cut for most vitolas , but I like V-cut for belicoso or Torpedo cigars

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Great. Thank you for letting us know.

[@lmcsheffery]

Great video! I tend to use a punch only on cigars that I know have a loose draw. I definitely need to get one of those v cutters!

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[@mikewortell7272]

I used to be straight cut but lately I am liking the V Cut. Except on a lancero that has to be straight cut.

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[@vuminh510]

I love carrillo encore majestic,,😍

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Amazing Carrillo cigars

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Thank you!

[@SmoothFavs]

Great info! Wondering the best way to cut a torpedo shaped cigar. Any videos on that?

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A torpedo needs to be examined a bit more carefully than a regular vitola. Look at your Torpedo and find the midpoint between the tip or very pointed end at the head of the cigar and the part where the slope of the Torpedo joins the body of the rest of the cigar. Once you find these then figure out the midpoint between them. The midpoint is where you will cut to be safe and not damage the cigar by cutting to deep. I would personally use a straight cut but I’ve seen it done with a v cut.

[@moosescott6181]

I straight cut most of the time, but have a V-cut available if needed.

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[@ronsteele5]

Interesting info. Thanks. Most of mine are straight cut. Usually punch on large ring gauge. Guess I need a V cutter.

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[@RODOLFOLEUR]

Thank you both, very clear explanation and love the tipo for the V cut on box pressed!

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Great to hear. Thanks.

[@brettyannalfo5389]

I've always been a straight cut guy... just enyoy it more and feel it really opens a cigar up for flavor...

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Thanks for letting us know. Which is your favorite Carrillo cigar?

[@brettyannalfo5389]

E.P. Carrillo Cigars I really enjoy the La Historia in the Toro size...

[@sionnach1]

I'm going to use that sideways cut with the v-cutter on a box press for sure. That's a nice hack. I also like a v-cutter for a chisel. But I would liked to have seen some examples of more exotic shapes like torpedos, pyramidos, and figurados.

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Awesome let us know how it goes. Thank you for the recommendation. We will keep that in mind.

[@newsofinewsofi2208]

Nice work 👍

[@kennethherrick8695]

V cut is my favorite for many cigars. Straight cut on small diameter cigars or a punch.

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Great. Thank you for watching.

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Thanks for that great tutorial! 😍👏👏

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Very informative ! Cheers y’all !

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Great video from my favorite cigar maker! Enjoy all your cigars! Greatness at its best!

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[@alejandromatus7296]

I'm a big fan of a punch on small ring gauge cigars and straight cuts on robusto+ cigars

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We hear you. Thank you for sharing with us. We hope you stay tuned for more videos.

[@christopherramirez214]

That was great video you guys did on how to cut a cigar!!

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Thank you!

[@1maggiemoo]

Great informative video. I tend to choose my cut by the mood i am in and the cigar shape

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Sounds like a great method. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@CplGamez]

I love V cut

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Great video! Really enjoy EP Carrillo cigars and the flavors. Keep up the great work!

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Great video with two top-notch professionals!

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Thank you. Glad you like it.

[@nicholaspolasek8998]

Nice video, different cuts for different size.

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Glad you enjoyed it. Are there any future videos you’d like to see?

[@melchorfiguereo578]

I like a straight cut 👌

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Awesome thanks

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great video, good info...can't wait for the Pledge!!

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[@ChristianTroy02]

Great video! I got to say tho I'm a pretty die hard V cut guy as of late. However very informative! On a side note lol... Can we get a re birth of the edicion limitada 2011 dark rituals? That was the cigar that ignited my passion for cigar smoking. I've been chasing that smoke and experience ever since.

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Gracias por las clases de corte

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Always good to see videos like this. Thank you. 🤙🔥💨

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Thanks for watching.

[@harism2001]

101% true. I exactly cut mine like he did. Good choices. Nice video.

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thank you!

[@kenharris5942]

Great information and presentation. I love EP Carrillo cigars.

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Un trabajo excelente y unos Tabacos exquisitos. Felicidades!!!

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Muchas gracias.

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Cual es tu favorito Carrillo?

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@@EPCarrilloCigars la Línea Encore

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Nice video, great job!

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Thanks.

[@darrelleigh]

I like the crown cut - 2 criss-cross v cuts.

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Nice. That’s a unique cut.

[@readrothbard153]

Great info, typically i use a straight cut but like to mix it up at times. Excited to get some of the Pledge in to join the La Historia and Majestic's I have aging.

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Thank you. We are so happy to hear from you.

[@pincushion619]

I often use a straight cut. I feel I get better draw and thus more flavor.

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We hear you. Thanks for sharing!

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Excelente explicación y consejos para poder fumar y apreciar de mejor forma los sabores de cada cigarro. Sus cigarros son fantásticos 😎👍

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Muchas gracias. Agradecemos sus comentarios.

[@carolinafiremedic9754]

I am a huge fan of the “cross cut” v-cut for any round cigar. Box pressed cigars seem to draw best with the “sideways” v-cut. Honestly though, I haven’t found a bad way to cut or smoke an E.P. Carrillo.

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[@adonistaveras2577]

Thanks for sharing the knowledge 🙏

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We are happy you enjoyed it.

[@julianspring6699]

I have my preference of cut depending on the vitola, great info in this video. thanks!

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Thank you got sharing. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@patp1822]

Excellent & informative. Thank You!

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Thank you! Sure hope I win that beautiful humidor!

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Good luck.

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[@m4ur333n]

I only use punch on boxpressed cigars. In this case, of a torpedo I'd use a straight cut.

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[@efff3x]

Nice video alot of information...

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😊🙏🏻thank you. Looking forward to the humidor.

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Good luck!

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Nice video, my favorite La historia 👏🏼👏🏼

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Great to know thanks

[@franciscocorrea9609]

The inch cigars are awesome

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Thank you. We are happy you like them.

[@nouelcox]

V-Cut are my favorite cuts, however may do straight cut as well, this would depend on the vitola.

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Very true indeed. Thanks.

[@brianhayes7442]

Straight cut right on

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Love it too

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Another great informative video. Hope you continue to do these. Hoping to find some Pledge cigars in Chicagoland real soon!

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Great channel

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Love the video! Thank you and keep the amazing content

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[@larenedavis8127]

I am a novice / female and someone once told me to do a cross cut. What does that look like. Also is there a cigar geared more for the female population 🤔

[@EPCarrilloCigars]

Cross cut is using a v cutter and then turning cigar and cutting again. Our expert favorite cut is a straight cut. I’m a woman - the one in the video - and think women should try all cigars and see which they prefer. Let us know how the straight cut works for you.

[@LSTobaccoLeaves]

Hello! I use straight cut is more complete.

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Hi. Great to know.

[@Itsmeee732]

Love the video, will be sure to share it with my friends. Just one question! What about torpedos? What’s the best way to cut those without damaging the cigar?! By the way Encore is my favorite cigar!!!

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A torpedo needs to be examined a bit more carefully than a regular vitola. Look at your Torpedo and find the midpoint between the tip or very pointed end at the head of the cigar and the part where the slope of the Torpedo joins the body of the rest of the cigar. Once you find these then figure out the midpoint between them. The midpoint is where you will cut to be safe and not damage the cigar by cutting to deep. I would personally use a straight cut but I’ve seen it done with a v cut. Thank you.

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Thank you for the response! 🤞hope I win the beautiful humidor!

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Good luck with the contest and thank you

[@edgarlantigua]

Very interesting

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Thank you

[@stephenwells6945]

DEEP V IS MY FAVORITE CUT LIKE THE CARTIER

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Thanks for letting us know. And glad you liked the Cartier.

[@alphasierra4688]

A proper cut is important to the enjoyment of the smoke. (Opinion)

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Absolutely. Thanks