How much to cut?

[derivation]

Generally you want to have a cut so that the cut end has a slightly smaller diameter than the body of the cigar.

Just wanted to give a quick to this. When I first started I had tons of problems trying to figure out the best way to cut... I always seemed to do too much or too less. I read this rule somewhere on the site, and it's worked great for me since.

[bigsmoke]

Just wanted to give a quick to this. When I first started I had tons of problems trying to figure out the best way to cut... I always seemed to do too much or too less. I read this rule somewhere on the site, and it's worked great for me since.

I agree as well.

[jsc4324]

Ill second the Xikar. I got mine in the pack along with 3 Cohibas for around 35 bucks. I think its posted somewhere on here. I have not had a single cutting problem since having nice sharp blades.

[FraGil]

I'm familiar with the cutter you are talking about. They do work very well (some might say they are idiotproof ) BUT it all comes down to the vitola of cigar and the smokers preference so they're not always suitable.

I'd personally rather not cut a cigar down several times incase it put too much stress on the cap. I much prefer getting it over in one clean cut

I used to stock those cutters and only really sold them to people starting out that weren't comfortable with judging the cut themselves or people with arthritis, etc