6 Types of Cigar Cutter

When you smoke any cigars, you have to cut it properly. Cutting your cigar is one of the basic experiences you have when you want to smoke. Many people don’t understand how they should be cutting their cigar and end up using tools that simply don’t work. If you use the wrong tools, you may damage an expensive cigar, and the cigar will not be smokable. This basic guide will help you choose the right tools to help you smoke cigars.

What to Use?

There are various tools that you can use to cut cigars. The type of tool will all depend upon what you want to use. No matter what tool you have, you want to ensure that is sharp so it can cut through your cigar cleanly. You do not want to be using cigar tools that are dull. If you have an older tool, it’s best that you upgrade it to a new one if you want to cut your cigars successfully without any difficulties.  

Cigar Cutter Types

1. Single Blade Guillotine Cigars Cutter Punch Pocket Metal Cigar Cutter Sharp Blade Stainless Steel Cigar Guillotine Portable Cigar Punch

The basic cigar cutter is called a single blade guillotine cutter. These are common cutters and quite cheap. They will prefer a straight cut on your cigar. The main drawback to these cutters is that they are starting to drop in popularity and decent ones are hard to find. Many of the cutters on the market are poorly created. There are newer double blade guillotine cutters which do the job a lot better.

 

2. Double Blade Guillotine Cigar Cutter Stainless Steel Guillotine Double Cut High Quality with Gift Box

The double blade Guillotine cutter is taking the place of the single blade and is now more popular. most cigar smokers will use a double blade Guillotine at some point for cutting their cigars. These can vary in the materials used to make them as well as the quality and their shape. Ones that are of a high-quality have spring loaded mechanisms and made with high-grade steel. Some will include a self-sharpening blade are on the high end in price made with rare wood. This type of cutter is perfect for most cigar type, but larger cigars might be a bit difficult to cut. As with any cutter, it’s not a good idea to buy a cheap one.

 

3. Cigar Scissors

Cigar Cutter Scissors Stainless Steel

You can also buy special scissors that will cut cigars. These are made with steel that is at a high grade. You won’t have a whole to guide your cigar on so these are harder to master. You can be very precise and get a good cut if you have experience with these types of scissors. You can get nicely cut cigars with some practice with cigar scissors. If you plan to do this, it’s best that you do it on cheaper cigars, so you don’t ruin your investment.

 

4. Cigar Punch 

Cigar Punch - Stainless Steel

Another tool is the cigar punch, which is great for traveling. This is a small blade, and it’s been carved into a ring. You pressed it into the cigar head, and it will remove a piece of the cigar cap. You can often get punches that have been attached to a keychain, so they are convenient to travel with you. You can also get multi-punch, which will create different sizes for you. The main advantage to the cigar punch is it’s very easy to carry with you. If you have a gauge of cigar that is too large for the guillotine cutter, this is a good option to use.

 

5. V-Cut Cigar Cutter

Cigar Cutter V Cut Stainless Steel Guillotine Gold Cut 62 Ring Gauge Cigar With Punch

The V-Cut Is another type of cigar cutter, but it is faded in popularity. Some cigar smokers love these Cutters so you can still find them on the market. There is a blade wedge that will cut a chunk out of your cigar head in a V shape. You can get different sizes and shapes of V cuts. Some of the more vintage variety are made out of premium materials like ivory or rosewood. One of the drawbacks to this type of cutter is that the blade can quickly dull over time. This cutter is also more difficult to master than others.

 

6. Cigar Piercer

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Lance’s or cigar piercers are gaining in popularity. This type of cutter is used to create a pinhole opening. some individuals like these because it creates more of a burn on the tongue from the cigar smoke and different smoking experience. Small passageways can be made through the cigar’s will also use the piercer to hold their cigar.  

 

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