Cigar Cutters
A cigar cutter is a mechanical device designed to cut one end off a cigar so that it may be properly smoked. Although some cigars are cut on both ends, or twirled at both ends, the vast majority come with one straight cut end and one end in a “cap” which must be cut off for the cigar to be smoked. Most quality handmade cigars, regardless of shape, will have a cap which is one or more small pieces of a wrapper pasted on to one end of the cigar. The cap end of a cigar is the rounded end without the tobacco exposed, and this is the end one should always cut. The cap may be cut with a knife or bitten off, but if the cap is cut jaggedly or without care, the end of the cigar will not burn evenly and smokeable tobacco will be lost.
Frequently Asked Cigar Cutter Questions
What cigar cutter is best?
A double-bladed guillotine cigar cutter is commonly considered the best, as they work on almost any size, giving a clean, even cut. What matters more than the style is blade sharpness, because a blunt cutter tears the wrapper and ruins the draw. Xikar cutters are the practical choice; S.T. Dupont if you want something to keep for life.
What are the three types of cigar cutters?
There are three different types of cigar cutters: guillotine, punch and V-cut. A guillotine slices the cap straight off and suits every ring gauge. A punch bores a small hole, which keeps the draw tight and is handy in a pocket. A V-cut takes a wedge out of the cap for a fuller draw without over-opening the cigar. Colibri makes all three.