So I forget the thread, but it had to do with "What to do if you don't have a cutter."

I remember one method was to use your fingernails to cut around the cap just above the shoulder and then pull it off.

Well I found myself in Long Beach, CA for the last couple of days and stopped by 2nd St. Cigars while I was there (great guys). I brought a couple of cigars back to the hotel room and then realized I didn't have my cutter, punch, or pocket knife with me.

So I reached back into the stores of random tid-bits in my head and remembered the afore mentioned method. Now my nails aren't particularly long or sharp, but I was desperate.

Well it worked like a charm. The cap came off perfectly, the cigar smoked great, and the wrapper stayed on.

Here's the result:



And here's a closeup:



Thanks to whomever suggested this method in the first place.

spiffy