Cigar Accessories
How or when to use cigar cutters, lighters, cases, tubes and other cigar related products. Also, recommendations where to purchase cigar accessories.
There are several kinds of cutters used to cut the cap of a cigar, but only 3 basic types of cuts. Making a cut other than the straight cut depends on the particular size and shape of the cigar, as well as your personal preference.
For this review of straight cigar cutters, I stayed in the ‘under $15’ price range. These cigar cutters come in three basic types; single straight bladed guillotine, double bladed guillotine, and cigar scissors. In the single bladed cutters, I tried two different styles; a credit card cutter and a multi-blade. I also tried one double bladed guillotine cutter, and one scisso…
For this review of V cigar cutters, I selected three cutters priced under $10. A "V" cutter slices a V-shaped wedge into the cap of a cigar, cutting deeper into the filler than a standard straight cut. All three "V" cigar cutters were single bladed guillotine cutters.
There are three basic types of cigar punches available, a bullet punch, Havana punch, and multi-punch. Before describing them for you, I have to give a note of thanks to my local tobacconist, Larry Monte of Monte’s Pueblo Pipe shop, who supplied me with a whole stack of ‘scrap’ cigars to test out my array of cutters. That way I did not have to ruin any good cigars, just in case…
Products recommended to cure bad breath caused by smoking cigars include the Cigar Clear breath spray and Targon mouthwash.
A nice listing of cigar accessories and tips for how to use them.
Unique collection of all the basic cigar accessories.
You can't have Cuban cigars, but you can buy cigar accessories from Cuban Crafters.
A nice selection of lighters, cutters, and other cigar accessories are available at elighters.com.
Cigar accessories for sale online include a selection of cutters, lighters, travel humidors, ashtrays, etc.
A custom cigar band ring created by jewelry maker Jack Weinraub is an unique accessory for the consummate cigar connoisseur.
