Choosing The Right Cutters For Your Cigars
Deciding which cigar cutters to use is not as simple as just biting off the end and smoking it. There is a little more to it than that. First let’s begin by going over the three basic cuts that you can make on your cigars. The most common is the straight cut, then there is the the wedge or V cut and finally the hole punch.
The Straight Cut
The straight cut can be used on just about any cigar style and size. From small ring gauge cigars to a torpedo and even some of the bigger ring gauge cigars. It is best used on your smaller cigars probably anything less than a 48 ring gauge. There are two different cutters that you can use to get this cut. There is the guillotine cutters and scissor cutters. If you are using the guillotine then the preferred is the double edged guillotine. It makes for a smoother and more exact cut and won’t leave you with any frays. What you want to do is take a look at the head of the cigar and determine where the cap is, the cap is a small piece of leaf maybe the size of a dime or nickle depending on the size of the cigar. Once you have figured out where and how big the cap is you want to make your cut no further than the end of the cap. If you cut past the end of the cap chances are that your cigar will unravel as you smoke it. Remember when cutting a cigar that less is more. If you don’t cut enough you can always go back and cut a little more but you can’t go back and add some if you cut too much off the first time. Whether you are using a guillotine or scissors you want to make a quick and decisive cut. If you have a hard time determining where the cap is a good tip is to place the guillotine flush on a flat surface then place the head of the cigar inside the cutter till it touches the flat surface this should leave you with a perfect cut.
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The Wedge Cut
The wedge cutter looks just like a guillotine but rather than cutting the cap all the way off it leaves a little V shape wedge in the head of the cigar. One benefit to the wedge is that there is no real worrying of cutting too deep because the way it is designed it only cuts from one side.
The Hole Punch
What the hole punch does is rather than slicing off the cap, you press it into the cigar head and it cuts out a small hole. You don’t have to worry about cutting too much of the cap off and your cigar unraveling. One drawback to the hole punch is that if you are smoking a large ring gauge cigar, if the hole is not big enough it may effect the way that the cigar draws.
There are two determining factors to consider when deciding which cutter to use. First is your personal preference. So I would recommend trying out a few different cutters and types of cut to decide which one you prefer. Second is the style and size of the cigar. For your smaller cigars and torpedo cigars you might want to go with the straight cut. If you are smoking a larger cigar and use the hole punch draw on it first before you light it. If you notice that it does not get a very good draw then you can still go with the straight cut.
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