Folders that cut cigars

[damib]

Hello,
I've recently discovered that there are some folding knives that you can use to cut your cigars with. There is frictional folder from TOPS Knives and folders from Les Fines Lames. There are also some SAKs with cigar scissors. Are there more brands that make these types of knives?

 

[pholder]

Benchmade , not sure if it is still in production though

 

[damib]

Benchmade , not sure if it is still in production though

It looks like that it is not. I was thinking about something of being capable to be used like classical folder and it seems that the Benchmade 1500 was guillotine cigar cutter.

 

[Hashishiin]

I say: Yojimbo2 or Yojumbo.

 

[Geometry]

I've cut cigars with plenty of knives! As long as it's real sharp. I've tried a few times with a knife that was maybe a little too in need of a touch up and thats a mistake haha

 

[damib]

I've cut cigars with plenty of knives! As long as it's real sharp. I've tried a few times with a knife that was maybe a little too in need of a touch up and thats a mistake haha

I was looking specifically for folders purposely made for cutting cigars, but I definitely see that maybe there is no big market for them so almost nobody makes them. I think that I will buy some very sharp pocket knife and that will be the best choice for me right now.

 

[Ron Sabbagh]

Al Mar cigar cutter. Out of production but available on eb#y and other secondary markets

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[WillieD]

I have used a regular, sharp, pocket knife in the past when I forgot an actual cigar cutter. Just last weekend, I used my Para 3 and it actually felt quicker and more natural than a cigar cutter. Key is sharp. Added advantage of a regular knife is that it's easier to keep constantly sharp. It's harder to keep a cigar cutter sharp if you would even try to sharpen it at all.

 

[damib]

I have used a regular, sharp, pocket knife in the past when I forgot an actual cigar cutter. Just last weekend, I used my Para 3 and it actually felt quicker and more natural than a cigar cutter. Key is sharp. Added advantage of a regular knife is that it's easier to keep constantly sharp. It's harder to keep a cigar cutter sharp if you would even try to sharpen it at all.

That's one of the reasons why I find it quite not good idea to buy a cigar cutter. Cigar cutters also may not be able to cut some box pressed sticks ideally and it's just another small thing you may lose. I think that I will buy Prometheus Magma T lighter because it has 2 sizes of cigar punch because it's more practical for me right now (been doing lots of bonfires etc... lately) and I will buy Microtech OTF after some saving. The dagger style blades look really sharp.

 

[SteelPanther]

a cigar knife has tendencies to smash your cigar on one side, depends on how you use it. I keep a travel humidor in the car with a double guillotine and a punch on a ring with the keys.

 

[Chronovore]

These always seem a little gimmicky to me. You can cut a cigar with a regular knife and a little care so long as it is sharp enough. There are different methods for doing it.

Really, I'd like to see a modern company like WE release a dedicated cutter or punch in premium steel. Even finding such a thing with a titanium body seems to be a real challenge.

 

[POCEH KOCEB]

Cigar Cutters & Accessories Made in France | Les Fines Lames

Unique selection of cigar knives, punch bracelets, concrete ashtrays and cigar stands designed and made in France by skilled craftsmen. Worldwide delivery

www.lesfineslames.com

This is one of the expensive cutters. I handled one and I’m not utterly impressed.
‘Just as many here mentioned, most of the “knife” type cutters are not very good, I personally prefer scissor type cutters or punch, but just as Chronovore in most cases I’m using the knife I got with me. They are razor sharp so I never had issues cutting my cigars with it…

 

[TC]

One of the smaller Opinels makes excellent V-cuts in a cigar. Easily stropped to the proverbial scary-sharp, and a cigar end won't take much life out of the edge. A cheap dedicated cigar cutter.

 

[LimpCroissant]

Have I got the knife for you! I'm not a cigar smoker so I wouldn't need one myself but I can attest to their quality.

 

[R_P_C]

Al Mar cigar cutter. Out of production but available on eb#y and other secondary markets

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Perfect, another absolutely niche item to obsess over until I find one…

 

[damib]

One of the smaller Opinels makes excellent V-cuts in a cigar. Easily stropped to the proverbial scary-sharp, and a cigar end won't take much life out of the edge. A cheap dedicated cigar cutter.

What model would you recommend?

 

[TC]

What model would you recommend?

Well any, actually. You don't need much blade length for the job, so I recommended a smaller one, where I would consider the 8 as the "standard size".

 

[POCEH KOCEB]

I did give one of those to a friend of mine, turned out to be very useful gizmo.
‘Two sizes punches, stick for opening space for easy draw and “fork” for a “roach clip”…

The 4 in 1 Industrial Cigar Draw Tool with Dual Prong Nubber

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[Chronovore]

What model would you recommend?

Well any, actually. You don't need much blade length for the job, so I recommended a smaller one, where I would consider the 8 as the "standard size".

Opinels have a certain charm and the thin blade is great for the task at hand. If you want a more modern folder in more robust blade steel, both the Delica and Chaparral from Spyderco can work well in this role. If it matters, I've seen the Chaparral with some very classy wood scales.

For another "budget" option, I've used my Petrified Fish 719 to cut cigars. It has a traditional look but also a modern drop-shut action that flicks out nicely from the thumb stud. It runs regular 12C27 instead of the softer "modified 12C27" in the stainless Opinels. At its thickest, the spine is 0.09" (2.3mm). The Chaparral (2mm) and most of the Opinels are thinner, but the PF719 certainly gets the job done. (Forgive the pocket fuzz on mine.)

 

[damib]

Opinels have a certain charm and the thin blade is great for the task at hand. If you want a more modern folder in more robust blade steel, both the Delica and Chaparral from Spyderco can work well in this role. If it matters, I've seen the Chaparral with some very classy wood scales.

For another "budget" option, I've used my Petrified Fish 719 to cut cigars. It has a traditional look but also a modern drop-shut action that flicks out nicely from the thumb stud. It runs regular 12C27 instead of the softer "modified 12C27" in the stainless Opinels. At its thickest, the spine is 0.09" (2.3mm). The Chaparral (2mm) and most of the Opinels are thinner, but the PF719 certainly gets the job done. (Forgive the pocket fuzz on mine.)

Thanks for suggestions. I ordered "black chene" Opinel No. 8 today but it seems that it's out of stock almost everywhere, so I will have to order similar knife if it won't arrive in a few weeks. At least the cigars are not out of stock in my favorite cigar shop .