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Terms of Use wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. Learn why people trust wikiHow How to Cut a Cigar PDF download Download Article Explore this Article methods 1 Straight Cut with Double-Guillotine Cutter 2 Punch Cut with Punches 3 Wedge Cut with V-Cutters 4 Biting + Show 1 more... - Show less... Other Sections Video Tips and Warnings Things You'll Need Related Articles References Article Summary Author Info

Last Updated: November 21, 2024 Fact Checked

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First time smoking a cigar? Then it's time you learned how to cut one properly. Even if you don't want to smoke a cigar yourself it's useful to know how, in order to cut cigars for people at parties or celebrations.

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Method 1 Method 1 of 4:

Straight Cut with Double-Guillotine Cutter

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  1. Step 1 Select the correct end of the cigar to cut. 1 Select the correct end of the cigar to cut. This is the end of the cigar that goes in your mouth and is called the head of a cigar. The opposite end of the cigar is known as the foot. The head is distinguishable by the fact that it has a cap on it, a round piece of tobacco that is stuck onto the head in order to keep the wrapper of the cigar together.[1]
    • The head is also usually easily distinguishable because it's the end closest to the logo sticker wrapped around the cigar.
  2. Step 2 Identify where the "shoulder" of the cigar ends. 2 Identify where the "shoulder" of the cigar ends. The shoulder is where the curved end of the cigar starts to straighten out.[2] Right above the shoulder, where the curve is still intact, is where you'll you want to cut.[3] Advertisement
  3. Step 3 Pick up your cigar cutter between your thumb and forefinger using your dominant hand. 3 Pick up your cigar cutter between your thumb and forefinger using your dominant hand.
  4. Step 4 Place the cigar into the cutter and close one eye in order to line up the cigar correctly. 4 Place the cigar into the cutter and close one eye in order to line up the cigar correctly. Line it up so that you're cutting right above the shoulder of the cigar.
    • Remember that it's better to cut too little than too much. You can always go back and cut more cigar off, but it's impossible to go back and put already-cut cigar back on. Better to be safe than sorry.
  5. Step 5 Cut the cigar quickly in one fluid motion, with as much force as you can. 5 Cut the cigar quickly in one fluid motion, with as much force as you can. Keep a tight grip on the cigar with your other hand and try not to let it move until it is cut all the way through.[4]
    • Quickness is key here. You want the guillotine to slice through the cigar quickly, not tear through it slowly.
    • Make sure to grab a sharp cutter. Like a kitchen knife, the sharper your guillotine the better. Unless disaster strikes (it won't), you'll never regret having a sharper implement.
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Method 2 Method 2 of 4:

Punch Cut with Punches

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  1. Step 1 Get a cigar punch. 1 Get a cigar punch. A cigar punch just punches a hole through the head of the cigar.[5] There are, however, three different kinds of cigar punches available:
    • Bullet punch: Fits on a keychain, it twists to expose a circular blade that cuts into the head of the cigar.
    • Havana punch: Safer than a bullet punch, it has a recessed tip that can be fitted into the cigar head, and which draws out the tobacco plug after a cut is made.
    • Multi-punch: Offers more sizes for punching different sizes of cigars.
  2. Step 2 Pick an appropriate punch size, if possible, and push the blade into the cap. 2 Pick an appropriate punch size, if possible, and push the blade into the cap.
  3. Step 3 After the blade is inserted into the cap, rotate it to fully cut a hole into the cap, then remove the blade. 3 After the blade is inserted into the cap, rotate it to fully cut a hole into the cap, then remove the blade. the cut portion will come out as well.[6]
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Method 3 Method 3 of 4:

Wedge Cut with V-Cutters

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  1. Step 1 Use a v-cutter for more draw on a cigar. 1 Use a v-cutter for more draw on a cigar. A v-cutter will give the cigar smoker a bigger draw by cutting deeper into the head of the cigar. One drawback of the v-cutter is that it sometimes produces too big of a draw, making the cigar smoke too hot.[2]
    • A very good v-cutter will sit on a table, but is too big to carry with you. A small one is the same size as any other small cutter and can cost as little as $4.00.
    • A v-cutter will not remove too much from the head of the cigar, which can result in the unwrapping of the cigar.
  2. Step 2 Hold the cigar in one hand, and the v-cutter in your other (dominant) hand, with the ends pulled open. 2 Hold the cigar in one hand, and the v-cutter in your other (dominant) hand, with the ends pulled open.
  3. Step 3 Put the cigar into the cutter's indentation. 3 Put the cigar into the cutter's indentation. Take care not to wedge the head of the cigar too deep into the v-cutter, or the cut may be too big.[7]
  4. Step 4 Pushing the cigar toward the cutter, squeeze the two ends of the cutter together. 4 Pushing the cigar toward the cutter, squeeze the two ends of the cutter together. Remove any loose tobacco by tapping the cigar on an ashtray or by blowing lightly into the wedge.
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Method 4 Method 4 of 4:

Biting

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  1. Step 1 Understand that biting is imprecise and may result in a poor smoke. 1 Understand that biting is imprecise and may result in a poor smoke. While this method is often discouraged, it will work in a pinch.[8] Even so, if you have a choice of a straight, punch, or wedge cut, opt for those instead of biting the cap off.
  2. Step 2 Place your teeth in the same manner as with the guillotine cutter. 2 Place your teeth in the same manner as with the guillotine cutter.[9]
  3. Step 3 Gently bite a few times while rotating the cigar. 3 Gently bite a few times while rotating the cigar.
  4. Step 4 After a few bites while rotating the cigar, the cap will be separated and can be removed by hand or mouth. 4 After a few bites while rotating the cigar, the cap will be separated and can be removed by hand or mouth.
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Tips

  • Always select a quality cigar cutter in order to cut cigars properly, and remember, the sharper, the better. Thanks Helpful 15 Not Helpful 12
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Warnings

  • Make sure you cut the cap quickly and cleanly in one motion or your cigar may be crushed and end up unusable. Thanks Helpful 24 Not Helpful 11
  • Taking off too much of the cap can result in your cigar's wrapper unraveling; taking off too little can cause the draw of the cigar to be much heavier, sometimes resulting in the cigar going out.[10] Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
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Things You'll Need

  • A double guillotine-style or V-Cutter
  • A cigar

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References

  1. ↑ https://tobacconistuniversity.org/curriculum_tobacco_acc_college_cutters.php
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 http://www.cigaraficionado.com/webfeatures/show/id/7447
  3. ↑ https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/how-to-cut-a-cigar-19511
  4. ↑ https://youtu.be/wc4lyxf52aI?t=65
  5. ↑ https://tobacconistuniversity.org/curriculum_tobacco_acc_college_cutters.php
  6. ↑ https://youtu.be/wc4lyxf52aI?t=118
  7. ↑ https://youtu.be/wc4lyxf52aI?t=94
  8. ↑ https://youtu.be/wc4lyxf52aI?t=160
  9. ↑ https://tobacconistuniversity.org/curriculum_tobacco_acc_college_cutters.php
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  1. ↑ https://www.columbia.edu/cu/cigar/smoking.html

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wikiHow is a “wiki,” similar to Wikipedia, which means that many of our articles are co-written by multiple authors. To create this article, 23 people, some anonymous, worked to edit and improve it over time. This article has been viewed 486,399 times. 65 votes - 94% Co-authors: 23 Updated: November 21, 2024 Views: 486,399 Categories: Cigars Article SummaryX

To cut a cigar with a double-guillotine cutter, start by locating the head of the cigar, which is the end that goes into your mouth and has a round cap on it. Then, identify the shoulder, which is where the curved end starts to straighten out. Once you've identified the shoulder, pick up the cigar cutter between the thumb and forefinger of your dominant hand. Next, position the head of the cigar into the cutter and line it up to make a cut right above the shoulder. Keeping a tight grip on the cigar, cut the head quickly and in one fluid motion all the way through. To learn about other techniques and cutting tools, read on! Did this summary help you?YesNo

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