How to use cigar cutters?
Why can't ordinary scissors cut cigars? Professional cigar cutters are specially designed for cutting cigars according to the shape of the cigar. The concave and convex cutting edges are suitable for the shape of the cigar, so that smooth cigars can be cut to the appropriate caliber.
Many cigar lovers must have heard that cigars are alive and require careful care from the initial rolling, to sale, and then to your hands. And when you own a cigar, you can't smoke it immediately. You also need to give it enough room to grow, let it mature, and make its flavor more mellow. Therefore, every step of the cigar is delicate. If you don't take it seriously, the rewards it gives you may not be the most satisfactory.
Why can't you bite off the end of a cigar like you would a cigarette?
Because biting off the cigar head directly will make your mouth full of cigar tobacco. Firstly, it will make the cigar unsightly. In addition, if you bite it, the cut of the cigar will be irregular, and the integrity of the cigar cap will make the enjoyment smooth. And the smoothness of combustion is affected, which will also affect the texture and taste of cigars. Therefore, it is best not to bite off the cigar head directly.
Professional cigar cutters will cut the cap with a large cut, and the cigar will taste richer. The cut of the cap cut by the cigar cutter is small, and the burning speed of the cigar will be slower, which is suitable for those who have time to enjoy the cigar carefully. When everything is fully prepared for tasting the cigar, we use cigar scissors to cut the cap. Only when the cut is appropriate, smooth and of moderate caliber can the cigar taste the best. So we need a professional cigar cutter!
Many cigar lovers must have heard that cigars are alive and require careful care from the initial rolling, to sale, and then to your hands. And when you own a cigar, you can't smoke it immediately. You also need to give it enough room to grow, let it mature, and make its flavor more mellow. Therefore, every step of the cigar is delicate. If you don't take it seriously, the rewards it gives you may not be the most satisfactory.
Why can't you bite off the end of a cigar like you would a cigarette?
Because biting off the cigar head directly will make your mouth full of cigar tobacco. Firstly, it will make the cigar unsightly. In addition, if you bite it, the cut of the cigar will be irregular, and the integrity of the cigar cap will make the enjoyment smooth. And the smoothness of combustion is affected, which will also affect the texture and taste of cigars. Therefore, it is best not to bite off the cigar head directly.
Professional cigar cutters will cut the cap with a large cut, and the cigar will taste richer. The cut of the cap cut by the cigar cutter is small, and the burning speed of the cigar will be slower, which is suitable for those who have time to enjoy the cigar carefully. When everything is fully prepared for tasting the cigar, we use cigar scissors to cut the cap. Only when the cut is appropriate, smooth and of moderate caliber can the cigar taste the best. So we need a professional cigar cutter!
5 common types of cigar cutters:
1. Drilled cigar cutter
Brief description: Drilled cigar cutters are usually compact, usually in the shape of a pocket watch or a small keychain. They are beautiful in appearance and easy to carry. Drilled cigar cutters are more suitable for beginners because the opening of this cigar cutter is relatively small, which is suitable for beginners who do not have such large inhalation requirements. There will also be no chance of unsuccessful cutting, causing the outer wrapping layer of the cigar to be damaged or spread out.
How to use: The cigar is parallel to the drilled cigar cutter, and the blade is aligned with the center of the cigar cap and rotate left and right. (Note that the force should be moderate. If it is too small, it will not turn open. If it is too large, it will easily turn. Filler, which affects the smoking effect of the cigar) is pulled out after reaching a certain depth, and the cap will fall off on its own. However, since drilled cigar cutters generally make smaller holes, if you want a larger inhalation volume, you can use the center of the cap as the center of the circle, turn one on the top, and then one or two on the cross.
1. Drilled cigar cutter
Brief description: Drilled cigar cutters are usually compact, usually in the shape of a pocket watch or a small keychain. They are beautiful in appearance and easy to carry. Drilled cigar cutters are more suitable for beginners because the opening of this cigar cutter is relatively small, which is suitable for beginners who do not have such large inhalation requirements. There will also be no chance of unsuccessful cutting, causing the outer wrapping layer of the cigar to be damaged or spread out.
How to use: The cigar is parallel to the drilled cigar cutter, and the blade is aligned with the center of the cigar cap and rotate left and right. (Note that the force should be moderate. If it is too small, it will not turn open. If it is too large, it will easily turn. Filler, which affects the smoking effect of the cigar) is pulled out after reaching a certain depth, and the cap will fall off on its own. However, since drilled cigar cutters generally make smaller holes, if you want a larger inhalation volume, you can use the center of the cap as the center of the circle, turn one on the top, and then one or two on the cross.
2. V-shaped cigar cutter
Brief description: The best thing about this type of cigar cutter is that it will not cause damage to the outer layer of the cigar due to too much cutting, and after you cut out the V-shaped incision, you can try to lightly add it with the tip of your tongue when smoking the cigar. The cutouts will give you a different flavor when you smoke the cigar. V-shaped cigar scissors, as the name suggests, cut out a V-shaped cut. This type of cigar scissors is also more exquisite in appearance and easy to carry. However, there is usually a requirement for the size of the cigar, and larger cigars may not be suitable.
How to use: Hold the cigar scissors with one finger on top and four fingers on the bottom. The scissors are 90 degrees to the cigar and cut off the cigar cap.
Brief description: The best thing about this type of cigar cutter is that it will not cause damage to the outer layer of the cigar due to too much cutting, and after you cut out the V-shaped incision, you can try to lightly add it with the tip of your tongue when smoking the cigar. The cutouts will give you a different flavor when you smoke the cigar. V-shaped cigar scissors, as the name suggests, cut out a V-shaped cut. This type of cigar scissors is also more exquisite in appearance and easy to carry. However, there is usually a requirement for the size of the cigar, and larger cigars may not be suitable.
How to use: Hold the cigar scissors with one finger on top and four fingers on the bottom. The scissors are 90 degrees to the cigar and cut off the cigar cap.
3. Single-edged cigar cutter
Brief description: Single-edged cigar cutters may not be able to be used on large-sized cigars. Single-edged cigar cutters come in a wide variety of appearance styles, but since the scissors have to be stretched out from below and cut downwards, I personally think that the blades are more likely to loosen, affecting the cutting.
Instructions for use: Hold the cigar cutter with one finger on top and four fingers on the bottom so that it does not shake left and right, then put the cigar cap into the lower part of the blade and cut out a large or small incision according to your desired inhalation amount.
Brief description: Single-edged cigar cutters may not be able to be used on large-sized cigars. Single-edged cigar cutters come in a wide variety of appearance styles, but since the scissors have to be stretched out from below and cut downwards, I personally think that the blades are more likely to loosen, affecting the cutting.
Instructions for use: Hold the cigar cutter with one finger on top and four fingers on the bottom so that it does not shake left and right, then put the cigar cap into the lower part of the blade and cut out a large or small incision according to your desired inhalation amount.
4. Handle type cigar cutter
Brief description: For cigar beginners, poor hand strength can easily scratch the cigar, or cut off the entire head, affecting the taste. The handle type cigar cutter has a wide range of uses and is the easiest cigar cutting tool for us to imagine how to use. It looks similar to the scissors we often use. Its advantage is that it can cut cigars of any size. However, due to its relatively large size, it is suitable for keeping at home or in the office, but is not suitable for carrying around.
Instructions for use: Cut the cigar at a 90-degree angle with the handle-type cigar cutter. If you want a smaller inhalation volume, you can make the cut smaller. On the contrary, if you want a larger inhalation volume, you can cut the cut larger.
Brief description: For cigar beginners, poor hand strength can easily scratch the cigar, or cut off the entire head, affecting the taste. The handle type cigar cutter has a wide range of uses and is the easiest cigar cutting tool for us to imagine how to use. It looks similar to the scissors we often use. Its advantage is that it can cut cigars of any size. However, due to its relatively large size, it is suitable for keeping at home or in the office, but is not suitable for carrying around.
Instructions for use: Cut the cigar at a 90-degree angle with the handle-type cigar cutter. If you want a smaller inhalation volume, you can make the cut smaller. On the contrary, if you want a larger inhalation volume, you can cut the cut larger.
5. Double-edged cigar cutter
Brief description: Double-edged cigar cutters have requirements for the size of the cigar. If the size is too large, it may be inconvenient to use. It has double blades, so it is smoother to use. It has a beautiful appearance and is usually small and easy to carry. It is very suitable for use whether you are traveling or at home. You don’t have to worry about scratching your bag or clothes when you put it in your bag or in your clothes bag. but.
Instructions for use: The cigar and scissors are at a 90-degree angle, place the cigar cap at the edge of the knife, and cut in place. Put your thumb and index finger into the two rings of the double-edged cigar cutter, and then pull them apart.
The cutting diameter of a regular cigar cutter should be proportional to the diameter of the wrapper. The cut should be smooth and avoid tearing the wrapper, so professional cigar cutters are essential.
Brief description: Double-edged cigar cutters have requirements for the size of the cigar. If the size is too large, it may be inconvenient to use. It has double blades, so it is smoother to use. It has a beautiful appearance and is usually small and easy to carry. It is very suitable for use whether you are traveling or at home. You don’t have to worry about scratching your bag or clothes when you put it in your bag or in your clothes bag. but.
Instructions for use: The cigar and scissors are at a 90-degree angle, place the cigar cap at the edge of the knife, and cut in place. Put your thumb and index finger into the two rings of the double-edged cigar cutter, and then pull them apart.
The cutting diameter of a regular cigar cutter should be proportional to the diameter of the wrapper. The cut should be smooth and avoid tearing the wrapper, so professional cigar cutters are essential.