Monday, November 30, 2009

Using Lighters with Cigar Cutters

By Dave Sabot

Cigar cutter lighters come in several varieties which should suit the needs of any cigar aficionado. Many cigar smokers have a preference for a particular type of cutter. While the debate rages on among smokers, the preference usually comes down to what gives the user the most desirable results. Lighters are available which have all of the most common types of lighters attached which makes for a very convenient tool. Better quality lighters generally have better quality cigar cutters.

Some cigar lighters come with guillotine-style cutters attached. These are among the most popular cigar cutters on the market. They are well-known for providing a clean cut and, the double-bladed models are oftentimes use by those who prefer thick cigars. Most of the cutters attached to lighters will be of the single-blade variety. These cutters are a bit safer than the double-bladed models. This makes them more suitable for being carried about in one's pocket.

There are those individuals who prefer a scissor-style cutter. These devices are among the oldest types on the market and some users find the cuts they produce inadequate. Most often, the complaint is that the cut is rather sloppy compared to the ultra-clean lines offered by a guillotine-style cigar cutter. This may come down to one's technique but oftentimes it is simply a question of the smoker's preference.

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. - 16887

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