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Cigar Cutters.com is dedicated to bringing you the top of the line cigar cutters and punches. If you're looking for a v-cut, double-blade cigar cutter, Xikar Cutters or tabletop cutters, we've got them all. Check out the variety we have below.

How do I Cut a Cigar? Start off by examining the head of the cigar. Look to see how far the cap (the rounded tobacco used to seal the end) extends down the barrel. On a typical cigar, this is between 1/4" - 3/8". This is the limit as to how far down you should cut your cigar. If you cut above the cap line, the cigar end will open up 75%-85%. You need to cut small enough to keep the cigar from unraveling, but large enough for an easy draw.  An important part to remember, is that your cutter needs to be really sharp. A few types of cutters to experiment with are; guillotine, double bladed guillotine, cats eye cutter, v-cut cutter, or the punch cutter. But always remember it must be really sharp.

There are a variety of cigar cutters out there, and to help you find the best match for you, we have put together short descriptions of the different types out there.

The Straight Cigar Cutters - The cigar cutter used to make basic straight cuts, is the single blade guillotine. The double blade guillotine is preferred by many seasoned cigar smokers because it generally makes a cleaner cut. Cigar scissors are also used to make straight cuts, which may be the best choice for cutting a cigar at the exact spot you want. But, the guillotine is typically the least expensive, most practical and can be safely carried in the pocket.

Wedge Cutters or "V" cutters resemble a guillotine cutter, but the shape of the blade slices a wedge into the cap of the cigar instead of cutting it off. Designed to slice from one side, at the exact depth, you will not cut to deep.

V-Cut Cigar Cutter

V-Cut Cigar

Instead of cutting off the end of the cigar, you can use a Cigar Hole Punch to put a hole in the cap of the cigar. But, make sure the hole is large enough because if it is not, the draw of smoke through the cigar can be blocked. Also, as the cigar is smoked, tar can gather near the hole, affecting the taste and the draw.

Is there a correct way to light a cigar? Yes, your goal is to light the end as evenly as possible, applying as little of the flame to the end of the cigar as possible. This will prevent the tobacco from getting carbonized or charred, and dispensing an unpleasant taste. To do this, hold the flame 2" from the cigar, and draw long, slow puffs of air through the cigar. The flame should jump to the cigar. Rotate the cigar about a quarter of a turn as you puff. Continue to do this for 4-5 puffs and then inspect your work. If there is an unlit spot, blow on the cigar to accelerate the glowing coal to drift over to the unlit part. Next, take one or two steady puffs and leaving the cigar alone for about 2 minutes as the first 1/8th to 3/16th of ash builds. Now you have laid the perfect foundation of a cigar that will burn properly.

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