Cutting a Cigar

Straight Cut/Slant Cut
This is the traditional method for cutting a cigar. Place the cutter about 1/4" - 1/2" into the cigars round/closed end and clip the cigar with a crisp clean cut. Sometimes cigar aficionados like to cut the cigar at a slight angle and has been referred to as a slant cut, French cut or angle cut.

V-Cut
This is a n alternate method that puts a  small V-shaped cut into the cigar. This method produces slower draw which is preferred by some cigar aficionados.

Bullet Cut
This is another method that used a round blade/die to hollow out a 1/4" hole. This method also produces a slow draw and is a popular way to cut a cigar.




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