Cigar clipping is more than just creating a mouth piece on your cigar. It’s part of a deeply satisfying ritual in the cigar smoking routine. If you’ve ever seen a cigar lover in his/her element, you will see the true essence of the practice from sniffing the foot to feeling the shaft and finally clipping the cap.

What To Do

An awry clipping of your cigar can absolutely ruin the cigar experience for you. Your cut must be perfect; not too small or too big. 

If it’s too small, your draw will be laborious and exhausting. But it’s better for the cut to be too small than for it to be too big. If you make a small cut, you can correct it by cutting off some more. But if you cut off too much then you can do nothing to correct it. Then you’ll end up with a huge open draw that may turn your cigar bitter.

Types of Cuts

There are different types of cuts. Most cutters make a straight clean cut across the cap. This cut is called a guillotine cut. Some guillotine cutters have a single blade while others have double blades designed for a precise cut across the cap.

But not all cutters make this kind of cut. Some cigar enthusiasts prefer a V cut notch. These are called V-cutters. V-Cutters create a wedge in the cigar cap which may be exactly what your cigar needs.

Discover the ideal cigar cutter for you here at Gotham Cigars.

What to Buy

We, at Gotham Cigars have our very own amazing low-cost cutter.  The Gotham Cigars Single Blade Cutter is an excellent choice for you. A little piece of advice; when cutting your cigar, make sure to do so in a single swift and powerful motion for the best results.

Next, is the Vertigo Cutter, a fashionable and functional guillotine cutter that is ideal for travel. It has a sturdy design, a hand grip, and the Vertigo logo for added style.

Another great option is the Oliva Cigar Cutter. This is an amazing guillotine cutter and an Oliva Cigar fan must-have. 

If you’re an AJF fan, you will simply love and bring the AJ Fernandez Guillotine Cutter with you wherever you go. It is a Guillotine Cutter that features artwork from the New World line of cigars. 

And finally, we have the simple double-guillotine action of Villiger Cutter. This baby comes with a closed back side which prevents you from cutting too deeply. The durable acrylic finish is light, strong, and easy to clean. 

If you are looking for sturdy cutters to keep on hand that will not break the bank now you know what to buy.