Does quality of cigar cutters make a difference to the overall smoking experience?And do you really need one ?

Not everyone uses cigar cutters, some prefer to use house hold objects, such as, knives, their teeth or even a pen or pencil. Although this isn't recommended as using a knife may get a bit dangerous and you may not get a precise cut but some people prefer it this way - rustic.

If cut the head of your cigar too little and the result can be a tight draw and poor burn; cut too much and the cap of the cigar will lose its hold and the cigar will unravel.Luckily, with the right tool and practice, these perils are easily avoided.

One of the most important investments a cigar aficionado will make is in a quality cigar cutter. Cigar cutters come in a host of shapes, sizes, and types and the choices can be daunting to the new cigar smoker. But fear not!  With a solid understanding of the types of cigar cutters and their limitations you can make a proper choice.

When it comes to choosing what cutter you want, quality does matter! You shouldn’t be using a dull blade if you want to achieve a quality smoke.This doesn't mean you have to break the bank to purchase one but getting the perfect cut on your well-loved cigar is important. What's the point in splurging on a cigar, getting ready to sit back and enjoy it to then do a disappointing cut? Some budget cutters tend to be more blunt, this may affect how the cutter performs, causing it to not cut through but to damage the end. Or if you're using a punch cutter, it may pull more off the cigar than expected. If you are an aficionado when it comes to cigars, it is definitely worth spending a little bit extra on your cutter to get the perfect, sharp cut each and every time!

There are 4 types of cutters that are commonly sold: double bladed guillotine cutter, scissor, v-cutter, and cigar punch.Carry on reading next article how to use cigar cutters.