There are many ways to cut a cigar, if you aren’t familiar, try them all and see which one you like the best. We recommend our Quasar cutter, a two-in-one combination of the Colibri V-Cut and S-Cut that provides an equally crisp straight cut on cigars up to a 70-ring. The SV-Cut Cigar Cutter is a two-in-one combination of the insanely popular Colibri V-Cut and S-Cut cigar cutters. Yes, that’s right, Michael Jordan cut himself with a cigar cutterin 1999 causing him to miss one game for the Chicago Bulls.

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It is one of the most convenient cigar cutting options since it is small and easy to keep on your person at all times. With the V-Cut, Colibri has found a good balance of weight, strength and shape that makes this rather tricky cut hassle-free. The body itself (excluding the steel blades) is a hardened plastic – if you want something with more weight, then you should opt for all steel.A cigar should be cut just above the end of the cap but that will change with the type of cigar cutter you use. The straight cut of a cigar is preferred by many cigar aficionados because it allows the most surface volume on the head of the cigar – which really means more smoke!

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It can be a bit tricky learning how to use a v-cutter but with practice, it may just be your favorite method of cutting. Not only can you ruin precious inches that you paid for of delicious tobacco, it can create burn and taste issues as well. Take great care to only push the punch until you see the filler, any further and it could rip the cap off and ruin the cigar. If a cigar is cut in the wrong area or you made multiple attempts at cutting, the wrapper may unravel which means you won’t be able to smoke the cigar. The main advantage of a v cut cutter is that the wedge creates an unobstructed area, making it easy to smoke.The Colibri V-Cut is capable of doing this to a variety of cigars, including rings up to 60 gauge and figurados. One of the most common questions about cigar cutters is whether or not you can safely bring them onto the airplane. You won’t find another cigar cutter like this on the market – and as you can see the cutter comes from a popular cigar cutter brand here at Better Cigar.

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Let’s be honest, injuring yourself is unlikely to happen but to make sure you are enjoying your cigar to it’s fullest potential, Better Cigar is here to help. I have been smoking cigars for 30 years and counting, I started at 18 years old with mild Cubans and worked my way up to medium and now bold. Constant innovation, meticulous craftsmanship and stylistic leadership — we're dedicated to producing smoking accessories and luxury goods that move you to embrace, honor, even chase life's peak moments. The Colibri V Cutter features a spring-loaded release that can be used on cigars 60+ ring gauge size.The depth of the “V” is easily regulated by holding the cigar head a bit further out—so cutting a smaller wedge out of lanceros or figurados is just as easy. Place the cigar into the guillotine from the cap side and slowly retract until the blades are just above the cap line.

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These cigar cutters are most commonly used for cigars that have a small ring gauge, and consist of a double-bladed guillotine. On the S-side (straight cut), the aperture is slightly larger and could accommodate up to a 68-70-ring cigar.The v-cutter is a great way to enjoy a cigar when done right, and Colibri's V-Cut is done exceedingly well.