How to cut your cigar correctly:
The cut of a cigar is crucial to the smoking experience. An incorrect cut can impair the draw resistance or even damage the wrapper. Here we show you the most common methods and how to implement them.
We start with the flat cut, also known as the guillotine cut. With this cut, the cap of the cigar is removed with a straight cut. This cut is suitable for almost any cigar and ensures an open draw.
This is how it works:
1. use a guillotine cutter.
2. hold the cigar steady and position the blade about 2-3mm above the end of the cap. Do not cut too deep.
3. Cut with a quick and decisive movement, as slow movements can damage the wrapper.
4. Remove loose tobacco particles and check the draw resistance.
If you have followed all the steps, you have cut your cigar perfectly and can now enjoy it.
With the hole cut, also known as a punch cut, a circular opening is punched into the cap of the cigar using a special round cutter. This method ensures a clean cut, preserves the structure of the wrapper and reduces the risk of fraying.
Depending on the format of the cigar, a suitable punch size is recommended:
– Small punch – ideal for slimmer cigars such as the Corona.
– Medium punch – perfect for slightly more voluminous formats such as the Robusto.
– Large punch – recommended for stronger cigars such as the Toro or Churchill.
The punch cut is an elegant alternative to classic cutting techniques and ensures an intense smoking experience with a controlled draw.
This is how it works:
1. hold the cigar firmly and place the round cutter in the center of the cap
2. Slowly turn the cutter back and forth while applying a little pressure.
3. Carefully pull the cutter out and remove any tobacco residue from the opening
4. Check the draw before lighting the cigar
This cut is particularly suitable for those who do not like to have tobacco residue in their mouth.
With the V-cut, a deep, V-shaped notch is cut into the cap. This allows a wider smoke flow without opening up the structure of the cigar too much.
This is how it works:
1. open the V-Cutter and hold it firmly with one hand.
2. carefully insert the cap of the cigar into the opening of the cutter. Make sure that the cigar does not slide too deeply into the cutter.
3. Close the cutter with a quick, even pressure. The blades cut a clean V into the cap.
4. Now remove the cigar from the cutter and knock the tobacco residue out of the cut.
5. Check the draw and prepare the cigar for lighting.
This method is suitable for a more intense smoking experience and is suitable for cigars with a medium to large ring gauge.