Cigar Cutter Blink

Cigar Cutter Blink is a cigar cutter from Esplanda, listed under tobacco accessories. Its job is to remove the closed cap from the head of a cigar so the smoke can draw. The listing doesn't give the blade count, blade material, cut style or body finish, so check the product images or packaging for those before you buy. Most compact cutters in this category use a guillotine-style blade, either single or double, though that is a category norm and not a confirmed spec for this model. Whatever the cutter's design, the technique is the same. Cut only the cap, a millimetre or two above the shoulder where the head curves toward the body, and leave the wrapper intact below that line. Cutting too deep can let the wrapper unravel, while cutting too shallow leaves the draw tight. Hold the cigar steady and close the blade in one quick, committed motion, because a slow squeeze tends to crush or tear the head. A sharp, well-aligned blade gives a clean, flat face. A cutter this size suits a pocket, a travel case or a humidor drawer. Keep it dry and wipe the blade clear of tobacco residue now and then so it keeps closing smoothly. It's a straightforward accessory to pair with the cigars you already smoke, or to give to someone who does.