Xikar punches are for people who like a certain kind of cut in the head of their cigar to draw through. While many people are familiar with guillotine cutters and others that give you a simple blade to cut with, punch cutter fans go about things a little differently. Instead of removing a section from the head of their cigar, they remove a small disc of the wrapper and leave the rest intact.
Xikar punches are perfect for this.
The way a punch cutter works is a lot like a cookie-cutter, actually. A sharp-edged metal circle is pressed directly into the head of the cigar, causing a little round piece of the wrapper leaf to separate and detach. This then exposes a drawing path for smoke to come through the cigar.
Enough of punch cutters 101 – what makes Xikar punches worth buying?
Well, Xikar has been at it for decades. Founded during the cigar boom of the 90s, Xikar has had plenty of years to perfect the art and science of making durable, stylish, effective cigar accessories like cutters, lighters, and punches. Xikar punches are built to last, made from sturdy metal for convenient and easy use time and time again.
One quality example is the Xikar 007 Twist Punch. Available in black, gunmetal, and silver, this Xikar punch cutter allows you to lock it at three different depths to offer a cut to suit your preferences and the size and shape of the cigar you happen to have in hand. Simply twist the top and the punchcutter blade will emerge. Then, press the cutter into the head of your cigar, gently twisting as you push inward. Once the blade has perforated the wrapper, you can pull it back and a tiny plug or disc of tobacco will fall out. The Xikar 007 punch cutter is pocket-sized at 2 1/8 inches long and even has a handy keyring if you want to keep track of it.
High-quality punches that work and look great. What more could you ask for?
Please browse our selection of Xikar punches at your leisure.
