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Cigar Cutters
Guillotine and V-cutters that open a cigar cleanly without tearing the wrapper.
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The cut decides the draw
Too shallow and the cigar is tight and frustrating. Too deep and the cap unravels and the wrapper follows. The aim is a clean cut just above the cap line — the shoulder where the cap meets the body — in one decisive motion.
Guillotine versus V-cut
- Double-blade guillotine — removes the cap cleanly, works on any ring gauge up to its rating, the versatile everyday choice.
- V-cut — takes a wedge from the cap, concentrating the draw and leaving more of the cap intact. Better on firm-drawing cigars, too open on loose ones.
Ring gauge limits
A cutter rated to 60 covers almost everything including gordos. Forcing a thick cigar into a small cutter is the most common cause of a ruined wrapper.
Technique
Seat the cap, line up above the cap line, and cut fast. Hesitation tears; speed does not.
Maintenance
Keep blades dry, use them only on cigars, and wipe away tobacco oils occasionally. A blunt cutter crushes rather than cuts.
Frequently asked questions
Where exactly should I cut?
Just above the cap line, where the cap meets the body. Cutting below it releases the wrapper.
Guillotine or V-cut?
A guillotine is the versatile choice. A V-cut opens a firm draw more and leaves more cap intact, but can make a loose cigar too open.
What ring gauge can I cut?
Our double-blade handles up to 60, which covers gordos and everything below.
Why did my wrapper unravel?
Usually a cut placed too low, or a slow, hesitant cut. Cut above the cap line in one motion.
How do I maintain a cutter?
Keep it dry, use it only on cigars and wipe the blades occasionally.