One of the most popular products with cigar smokers are the combination lighter/cutters available on the market. These devices make it very easy for those who like to enjoy their cigars on the go. Especially for those who like to enjoy a puff when they’re engaging in outdoors activities, they’re very convenient. A cigar lighter with cutter attachments means that one need not worry about losing any of their smoking paraphernalia when they’re in the boat, on the links or anywhere else.

Some cigar lighters come with guillotine-style cutters attached. These are among the most popular cigar cutters on the market. They are well-known for providing a clean cut and, the double-bladed models are oftentimes use by those who prefer thick cigars. Most of the cutters attached to lighters will be of the single-blade variety. These cutters are a bit safer than the double-bladed models. This makes them more suitable for being carried about in one’s pocket.

There are those individuals who prefer a scissor-style cutter. These devices are among the oldest types on the market and some users find the cuts they produce inadequate. Most often, the complaint is that the cut is rather sloppy compared to the ultra-clean lines offered by a guillotine-style cigar cutter. This may come down to one’s technique but oftentimes it is simply a question of the smoker’s preference.

Very few lighters are provided with a punch-style cutter. These cutters are more often seen as keychain attachments and, owing to the round shape, they are difficult to attach to a lighter. The fact that guillotine cutters are flat and a scissor cutters can be folded into the lighter makes it very easy to transport and keep the lighter flat. These devices do require a bit of maintenance now and again. Most often, this maintenance is best performed by a qualified service technician. Provided that they are kept clean and sharp they should last just as long as one would expect of a high-quality lighter.

The size of the lighter will play into what type of cutter is attached. For instance, very large gauge cigars require a large gauge cutter and, thus, a large lighter. They are also usually cut with an angled blade which means the guillotine will likely be provided with as much. Some lighters may include other implements such as pipe tools. Whichever one is chosen, they are enormously convenient and useful multi-tool devices.

Dave Sabot is the owner of specialty butane lighters store. With expert knowledge of cigar accessories, including pipe lighters, Dave also owns an online cigar humidor store.

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