hello bardock! to answer you questions:
1. cigars are an all natural product. no additives, no chemicals, no whatever. just the plain 'ol good brown leaf and some moisture to make it smokable. that is why you would notice that a cigar left unpuffed for more than five minutes tends to stop burning. cigarettes have chemicals to promote burning, and it does burn down to the filter even if unattended to. man, just writing about that already sounds sickening.
cigars are bunched and rolled at just about the right pressure to help it draw and burn at just the right rate, as we experience with a good cigar. that's why improperly rolled cigars either tend to have a really hot draw and burn fast (too loose) or are difficult to draw on and to keep lit (too tight). when they're just right, they smoke great.
2. id recommend using a double-bladed guillotine cutter for cutting your stogies. they are very cheap and reliable. but if you still do prefer your swiss army knives and haven't had any problems with it, then you're fine. i find that the thickness of the smoke you get from the cigar is more affected by the draw quality than the cut that you have.
please do not inhale your cigar smoke. not only is this very unpleasant, but this is pure, unadulterated and unfiltered strong tobacco smoke that will get into your lungs. not a good idea. i know some who do inhale (exhale some and take in the rest) for that extra nicotine kick or buzz. again, this is up to you. at least now you know the risks associated with inhaling cigar smoke. concentrate on tasting the flavors of the smoke on every draw, then release it slowly from your mouth. i do like smelling the burning tip of the cigar, waving some of the smoke under my nose from time to time for better appreciation of the aromas and flavors.
You are what you eat. That's why I'm a fat bastard.
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