Cigar Cutter Lighter Combinations
Aside from smoking, cigars also provide great occasions for debate. Among the most passionate debates are those which deal with the best way to cut a cigar before smoking it. Not only are there several different types of cutters on the market, there are multiple types of lighters with cigar cutter implements attached. There are numerous options available for such lighters which include all of the major types of cigar cutters. Choosing one or another may require defending one’s choice!
The various types of guillotine type cutters are those most commonly seen on lighters. These feature a hole through which the cigar is placed in the blade which is dropped through the cigar by action of the thumb. For smaller gauge cigars, a straight-edge blade will generally provide adequate results. For thicker gauges, many smokers prefer to use a guillotine within angled blade. The angled blade makes a cleaner cut through thicker cigars and can result in easier smoking.
The sole exception to this are the double-bladed guillotines. These cutters can be dangerous to carry in one’s pocket and, therefore, they are rarer on lighters though such devices do exist. The scissors-type cutters usually fold up into the lighter to protect the blades and the user alike. Like any high-quality cigar implement, these devices need to be cleaned and maintained properly to ensure good results.
Cigar cutters attached to lighters can be cleaned and sharpened either by the user or by a technician. For the very expensive models, one may do better to bring the lighter in for servicing. Good quality tools require good quality care and technicians can ensure that everything is cleaned and sharpened up to standards. These devices need to be handled with care by the user, as well. Cigar cutters are very sharp and one needs to make certain that they always close and lock the device according to instructions provided by manufacturers. The blades are sharp enough to cause a serious injury.
The size of the lighter will play into what type of cutter is attached. For instance, very large gauge cigars require a large gauge cutter and, thus, a large lighter. They are also usually cut with an angled blade which means the guillotine will likely be provided with as much. Some lighters may include other implements such as pipe tools. Whichever one is chosen, they are enormously convenient and useful multi-tool devices.
Dave Sabot is the owner of specialty butane lighters store. With expert knowledge of cigar accessories, including pipe lighters, Dave also owns an online cigar humidor store.
