This is a discussion on Good Punch Cutter - Worth it? within the Cigar Accessory Questions forums, p

This is a discussion on Good Punch Cutter - Worth it? within the Cigar Accessory Questions forums, part of the Cigar Accessory Discussion category; Alright, I'm becoming a huge fan of the punch. rope types I use it whenever I can ,mainly because there is one ...
Alright, I'm becoming a huge fan of the punch. I use it whenever I can ,mainly because there is one on my lighter, and it's convenient to only carry one thing. However, it seems to already have gone dull, taking way to much time, and way to much pressure to get a clean punch. My question is, what "quality" of punch should I get. You can pick a cheap keychain one up for like 2 bucks, but Xikar makes one for like 30. Should I be aiming for something in-between? Or will all of the cheapos go dull quickly?
I agree with Janis' advice - sign up to get the free Montecristo one first. I received mine yesterday, rope types and it is surprisingly nice (although it is heavy as hell!). I have a Xikar that on my key ring, and it has seemingly stayed just as sharp as when I got it a few years ago. Of course they also have a lifetime warranty, so if it ever dulls, back it goes. So, I think the Xikar is a good investment, but get and try the free Monte one first - it seems well made.
The Montecristo, rope types IMO, is too heavy to stray much farther than the front porch. I also noticed that cutting ring is a bit larger than my Cuban Crafters punch. Speaking of the Cuban Crafters punch, this is the one I have I think I paid about $10.
Re: Good Punch Cutter - Worth it?
The cheapos will always dull out over time. They are a repeat purchase same as cheapo cutters. If you are serious about cigars I would do the Xikars. They have by far the best warranty program of ANY item purchase today as far as I am concerned. If you are looking to just try punches out for a bit more before jumping the gun I would stay with another rope types cheapo untill that time. Odds are the $10 to $15 punch you find will dull out just as fast as the $2 one.
Re: Good Punch Cutter - Worth it?
I used to despise punches. No reason or justification, rope types just the way I felt. I recently got the free monte punch as stated above and am quickly seeing the err in my ways. I love this thing. It's making rope types my Palio feel neglected.
Got my monte punch a while ago, and I use it all the time. Works great, but is definitely a heavy bastard. I would get it and keep it around the house and order a good Xikar punch for normal use. Then when the Xikar goes dull and you have to send it in under warranty, you still have a spare.
I agree with Janis' advice - sign up to get the free Montecristo one first. I received mine yesterday, and it is surprisingly nice (although it is heavy as hell!). I have a Xikar that on my key ring, and it has seemingly stayed just as sharp as when I got it a few years ago. Of course they also have a lifetime warranty, so if it ever dulls, back it goes. So, I think the Xikar is a good investment, but get and try the free Monte one first - it seems well made. Ditto on what Eric said.
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