{"id":24282,"date":"2016-11-28T13:54:52","date_gmt":"2016-11-28T18:54:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.mikescigars.com\/?p=24282"},"modified":"2020-06-30T15:30:22","modified_gmt":"2020-06-30T19:30:22","slug":"selecting-cutter-part-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mikescigars.com\/blog\/selecting-cutter-part-one\/","title":{"rendered":"Selecting a Cutter \u2013 Part One"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Basic Types of Cigar Cutters (clockwise from top) a cigar punch, a cigar scissors, a V-cutter, a grip cutter, a double bladed guillotine cutter<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Few things will ruin the enjoyment of a fine, handmade premium cigar faster or more assuredly than a poor cut.\u00a0 Cut the head of your cigar too little and the result can be a tight draw and poor burn; cut too much and the cap of the cigar will lose its hold and the cigar will unravel.\u00a0 Luckily, with the right tool and practice, these perils are easily avoided.<\/p>\n

One of the most important investments a cigar aficionado will make is in a quality cigar cutter.\u00a0 Cigar cutters come in a host of shapes, sizes, and types and the choices can be daunting to the new cigar smoker.\u00a0 But, fear not!\u00a0 With a solid understanding of the types of cigar cutters and their and limitations you can make a proper choice.<\/p>\n

In this article we will look at two basic types of cigar cutters available, the cigar punch and the guillotine cutter, and discuss the pros and cons of each.<\/p>\n

To begin, let\u2019s look at the basic types of cutters.\u00a0 Cutters can be divided into the following categories:<\/p>\n

\u2013\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cigar punches<\/p>\n

\u2013\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Guillotine cutters<\/p>\n

\u2013\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Grip cutters<\/p>\n

\u2013\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 V-cutters<\/p>\n

\u2013\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cigar Scissors<\/p>\n

Now that we\u2019ve seen the different types of cigar cutters, let\u2019s take a look at the first two individually.<\/p>\n

Cigar punch:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The cigar punch is probably the easiest of the cutter types to master.\u00a0 Comprised basically of a cylinder shaped cutting tube, the cigar punch is used by pressing the cutting edge against the center of the cigar\u2019s head and plunging the cutter into the cigar with a twisting motion.\u00a0 And that\u2019s the key, a twisting motion.<\/em><\/p>\n

While punch style cigar cutters are easy to use, they are not without their limitations.\u00a0 If not used properly, cigar punches can crush the head of the cigar rather than cutting neatly resulting in a cracked cap and likely a crappy smoke. \u00a0Another limitation of the punch style cutter is that the size of the opening created is fixed.\u00a0 A typical cigar punch will create an opening of sufficient size to allow a proper draw from cigars with a ring gauge around 50.\u00a0 This makes enjoying today\u2019s larger ring gauge cigars difficult.\u00a0 Lastly, a punch style cigar cutter is of no use in opening a torpedo or other pointed head shaped cigar.<\/p>\n

[For step-by-step instructions on using a cigar punch click here<\/a>.]<\/p>\n

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The opening created in the head of a cigar using a punch style cigar cutter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Guillotine cutter:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Guillotine cutters are likely the most popular type of cigar cutter in use today.\u00a0 Comprised of one or two extremely sharp blades, guillotine cutters open the cap of a cigar by removing a thin slice from the very tip of the cigar\u2019s head.\u00a0 This cut creates a wide surface area opening and allows for optimal draw from your cigar.<\/p>\n

Using a guillotine style cigar cutter takes some practice, but one mastered, this cigar cutter can open any shape of cigar head and most any size cigar, although for rings over 60 you may need a specially sized guillotine.<\/p>\n

Guillotine cutters come in single or double bladed models and the choice between the two is a matter of personal preference.\u00a0 Regardless of the type of guillotine cutter used, the key to making a clean cut is to gently bring the blades of the cutter into contact with the head of the cigar at the point of the cut and with slight pressure and a twisting motion, score the cap with the blade and follow this with solid, quickly applied pressure to complete the cut.\u00a0 Without this scoring, you run the risk of tearing the cap of the cigar and tarnishing the smoking experience.<\/p>\n

[For step-by-step instructions on using a guillotine cutter click here.<\/a>]<\/p>\n

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The wide opening created using a guillotine type cigar cutter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Regardless of the type of cutter you choose, remember that in the end it is a matter of preference and of utility.\u00a0 If you prefer torpedo style cigars, don\u2019t buy a cigar punch; if you smoke nothing but corona sized cigars, a cigar punch could become your best friend.\u00a0 Luckily, there are hundreds of cutter options available to the cigar smoker; some utilitarian, some exotic, some sublime.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re in the market for a new cutter, check out Mike\u2019s Cigars offerings!<\/a>\u00a0I can all but guarantee you\u2019ll find just what you\u2019re looking for!<\/p>\n

Next week, we\u2019ll cover the remaining types of cigar cutters: grip cutters, V-cutters, and the cigar scissors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Basic Types of Cigar Cutters (clockwise from top) a cigar punch, a cigar scissors, a V-cutter, a grip cutter, a double bladed guillotine cutter Few things will ruin the enjoyment of a fine, handmade premium cigar faster or more assuredly than a poor cut.\u00a0 Cut the head of your cigar too little and the…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":31254,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[774],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24282","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cigar-101"],"yoast_head":"\nSelecting a Cutter \u2013 Part One - Mike's Cigars Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Selecting a Cutter \u2013 Part One\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/mikescigars.com\/blog\/selecting-cutter-part-one\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Selecting a Cutter \u2013 Part One - 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