Quote Originally Posted by jaewing
As long as you do not go past the point where the taper ends and the body of the cigar begins you will be fine. Regular cutters work fine for this.
+1

I also like to cut a little off at first, and then cut for a second time when the tar begins to build-up or I'm about half way through the cigar.....I highly recommend multiple cuts. In my experience it has always helped.