A cigar cutter for your taste
While much of the pleasure of the cigar smoking experience comes from the quality of the cigar itself, a poorly cut cigar can result in a less than stellar smoke.
On a new cigar, one end - the "foot" - is already open. The other end - the 'cap' - is surrounded by a small piece of tobacco leaf separate from the main wrapper. As the cap end of the cigar goes into your mouth, it must be cut before it can be smoked.
The purpose of making this cut is to create a smooth opening without compromising the integrity of the cigar. You want to cut off enough to smooth the draw, but you don't want to cut into the main wrapper and risk taking it apart. You also need to cut quickly so that the break is clean and not abrasive; you'll always have a few small flecks of wrapper in your mouth, but less if the cut is clean.
Types of cigar shears
Guillotine or straight cutter
The most basic type of cutter used to make straight cuts is the single-blade guillotine. Many hobbyists prefer the double-bladed guillotine as it usually allows for cleaner cuts.
Cigar scissors are also used to make straight cuts and are probably the best choice for cutting cigars in the exact position you want them to be. However, guillotines are usually the most practical, cheapest and can be easily and safely carried in a shirt or trouser pocket.
Punch cutters
A punch cutter is used to make a hole in the cap of a cigar, rather than cutting it out. If the hole is not large enough for the cigar, it may prevent the smoke from being drawn through the cigar. In addition, tar can accumulate near the hole when smoking a cigar, which can also affect the flavour and draw.
V-shaped or cigar cutter
A wedge or "V" shaped cutter is similar to a guillotine cutter, but the shape of the blade cuts the wedge into the cap of the cigar rather than cutting it off completely. The cutter is designed to cut from one side and to the same depth, so there is no danger of cutting too deep.
How to make the perfect cut
Find the cap.
The cap is just a small piece of tobacco that covers the end and holds the whole thing together. It's easy to find. That's all you want to cut - no more.
Place the blade on the cigar, just inside the end of the cap.
You want to place the blade a few millimetres from the end of the cap.
Make a quick cut - don't nag.
The first few cigars I cut, I was too tentative and ended up getting peeled. For a clean, smooth smoking experience, cut the cigar firmly and quickly. It may not be perfectly straight - that's just the way things are - but it's likely to be at least clean and leave fewer little flecks of tobacco in your mouth.
Using a cigar punch is very easy. You insert the punch, pull it out and voila! You have a smokeable cigar.
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