Using a Bullet Punch to Cut a Cigar

Sep 16
08:03

2009

Dave Sabot

Dave Sabot

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As a cigar smoker, you are likely aware of the many different options available when it comes to cutting your cigars. You and your friends can use every thing from guillotine cutters to scissors to pocketknives to cut your cigar before lighting up with your lighter.

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Another option that you might want to choose in some situations is the hole punch,Using a Bullet Punch to Cut a Cigar Articles or bullet punch. They are small, and you can easily fit them into your pocket. Many of them even come with key ring attachments, so that you can keep it on your keys and never be without it. You might find that they are difficult to use when you first start using it though.

As long as you learn how to use the bullet cutter, you will find that they are quite easy to use. Because there are many different brands and models on the market, you are going to discover that they may operate slightly different. In most cases, you will simply place the cutter against the cap of the cigar and then activate the punch. This creates a small single hole rather than the broad cut that you would get from a guillotine cutter or a knife.

Because the hole punch only creates one small hole, you will find that the smoke, when you puff on the cigar, is drawn straight through that little hole. This can cause a moisture and tar buildup that is unpleasant for some smokers. You should also be aware that these punch cutters don't work on some types of cigars, such as the torpedo shaped cigars and cigars that are very large.

Still, they are convenient. Most of them come with key ring attachments, so that you can keep them on your keychain at all times. They are easy to carry, and you can find those that are a combination lighter and bullet punch. The cutters are available in a variety of locations online and off.

Those who enjoy smoking cigars often find that the guillotine cutter works better, simple because it gives a clean cut. Depending on your situation, you might want to have both a guillotine cutter and a hole punch cutter to carry around with you.