How Do I Cut A Cigar With A V Cutter?

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Finding the right cigar cutter can be as intensive as determining with type of cigar you prefer or choosing the perfect butane cigar lighter to use on your stogies. However, with a bit of help, you'll quickly find that there are advantages and disadvantages to most types of cutters. Many smokers find that using a v-cutter is an acceptable option. How do you use a v-cutter to nip the cap and get on with the enjoyment? Using this type of cutter is far different from using a guillotine cutter or scissors.

First, v-cutters are usually only used on smaller diameter cigars. Larger cigars (ring gauge) will require a pair of cigar scissors or a guillotine cutter. Therefore, if you prefer thicker cigars, then a v-cutter will not be the right option for your needs. However, if you do smoke smaller cigars, this can be a great way to get a good quality cut and enjoy your smoke to your heart's content. However, unlike the simplicity of using a Zippo pipe lighter to fire up your cigar, it takes a bit of practice to use a v-cutter properly.

First, you must understand that if you use one of these cutters improperly, you can ruin your cigar. Therefore, take a bit of time and practice on some cheaper smokes before trying your hand on a premium cigar. A v-cutter does exactly what it sounds like. Rather than cutting off the cap of your cigar, the cutter will make a v-shaped notch in the head, through which you will draw smoke, after using your Zippo pipe lighter to ignite your cigar. One key to using these cutters is to invest in a high quality cutter. Cheap cutters can ruin your experience.

Second, to use a v-cutter effectively, you will need to ensure that the blade is as sharp as possible. This can be difficult because of the shape of the blades. However, a dull blade will only rip your cigar, rather than cutting it smoothly. Once you have a quality, sharpened v-cutter, simply place it against the head of the cigar (the base of the cap) and depress the lever. The cutter will do the rest of the work. Make sure that you maintain firm (but gentle) contact with the cigar, or the cutter will slip and rip the wrapper. Just as using a Zippo pipe lighter requires practice, so too does using this type of cutter.


About the Author:
Bryan Smythe has expert knowledge of humidors and is a business consultant for an online cigar humidors and butane lighters store.



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