Guest Nekhyludov Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 I noticed something on the Por Larranaga Belicosos Extra RE @El Presidente was smoking in the video review that Greg put up yesterday. It looks like a straight cut, but at an angle. This is something that I think I've noticed in a few different places, and I'm wondering if it's common. Any FoHers use this method? If so, what's the rationale/benefit? I'm just curious whether I'm imagining this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 I almost always end up with a bit of an angle - just can never seem to get a perfectly straight cut. I know that there are some who angle cut intentionally with the belief that it directs the smoke to the palate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrybrowne Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 I don't do it, but I know people who do. It's supposed to give you a better draw.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engineer99 Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 I believe I've seen that type of cut referred to in a review I once read as a "dickman cut". Maybe it's done to increase surface of the cut area to produce more smoke from a draw? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MahDooRow Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 People do all kinds of stuff as part of their smoking ritual. Some of it makes sense to others, some of it doesn't. It really just comes down to personal preference. I personally prefer a straight, shallow cut on a pyramid because I rotate the cigar. That angle cut would drive me bananas. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZCUBAN Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 I am an angle cutter as well for like Ross said directs smoke directly to palate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phinz Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 41 minutes ago, Engineer99 said: I believe I've seen that type of cut referred to in a review I once read as a "dickman cut". I've almost always straight cut 'me, but now that I know this is a "Dickman Cut," I'm sold! LOL 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texwrangler Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 I'm straight cut, no 'dickman' here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stogieluver Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 I've seen it done, and was told the story about it directing more smoke to the palate. I don't buy that. It makes sense to me, though, that it increased the surface area without cutting too far into the cigar thereby minimizing the chance of it unraveling. Pyramids don't have a triple cap, so there's more of a chance of the wrapper unraveling with a cut too far into the cigar. Just my humble, and guessing like hell, opinion. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Cut twice at an angle for a reverse V cut.... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Puros Y Vino Posted June 21, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted June 21, 2017 I'm sold on the V-Cut for Piramides/Pointy head vitolas. No unravelling at all and great draw. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvis Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Angle cut. It just seems to smoke better but I've got no explanations why. After the first time I tried it, I never looked back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLC Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 I'm sold on the V-Cut for Piramides/Pointy head vitolas. No unravelling at all and great draw.X2 on the V-Cut. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paris1129 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 +1 on the v-cut for piramides. Much better experience, IMO that attempting straight cut. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGTO Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 I use a Cuban crafters perfect cut exclusively for pyramids and it's perfect every time. Regular cigars I peel the cap with my fingernail or use my knife to carefully take the top off. I keep my knives very sharp... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nekhyludov Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Dickman - nice! I love learning new things here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luca Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 X2 on the V-Cut. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI always V cut pyramids!!Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyGunz Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 I cut an angle to follow the cap, caps are put on at an angle so I just follow that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RijkdeGooier Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Angle cut usually, it allows for a bigger diameter of the opening and a better draw. Same effect can be had with a V-cut. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominattorney Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 14 hours ago, bundwallah said: I'm sold on the V-Cut for Piramides/Pointy head vitolas. No unravelling at all and great draw. me too, though no one really seems to do this outside of a few of us 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusguy Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 I V-cut everything these days with great success. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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