As a cigar smoker, you are likely aware of the many different options available when it comes to cutting your cigars. You and your friends can use every thing from guillotine cutters to scissors to pocketknives to cut your cigar before lighting up with your lighter.
Another option that you might want to choose in some situations is the hole punch, or bullet punch. They are small, and you can easily fit them into your pocket. Many of them even come with key ring attachments, so that you can keep it on your keys and never be without it. You might find that they are difficult to use when you first start using it though.
As long as you learn how to use the bullet cutter, you will find that they are quite easy to use. Because there are many different brands and models on the market, you are going to discover that they may operate slightly different. In most cases, you will simply place the cutter against the cap of the cigar and then activate the punch. This creates a small single hole rather than the broad cut that you would get from a guillotine cutter or a knife.
Because the hole punch only creates one small hole, you will find that the smoke, when you puff on the cigar, is drawn straight through that little hole. This can cause a moisture and tar buildup that is unpleasant for some smokers. You should also be aware that these punch cutters don't work on some types of cigars, such as the torpedo shaped cigars and cigars that are very large.
Still, they are convenient. Most of them come with key ring attachments, so that you can keep them on your keychain at all times. They are easy to carry, and you can find those that are a combination lighter and bullet punch. The cutters are available in a variety of locations online and off.
Those who enjoy smoking cigars often find that the guillotine cutter works better, simple because it gives a clean cut. Depending on your situation, you might want to have both a guillotine cutter and a hole punch cutter to carry around with you.
How To Use Humidification Beads In Your Cigar Humidor
What can beads do for your cigars? What is meant by the term "beads" when it comes to humidification? This type of system uses beads for moisture release, and this relatively simple process keeps these items cheap. The buffer effect that results from bead humidification is an effective alternative to costly electrical systems.
How Long Can I Keep A Cigar In A Storage Tube Or Case?
Let's say you want to store some quality cigars over a period of time. Can you store a cigar? How long does it stay good? Where do you begin? It really depends on your primary method of storage. If you have a cigar humidor that is airtight and properly humidified then your cigars can last forever. Even today, some cigars from the pre-WWII era have been smoked and enjoyed.
What Can I Use To Humidify My Humidor?
What is a humidor and how does it relate to humidification of cigars? A humidor is simply a cigar box or a room that stores cigars. The room must have high humidity at all times. Such an area can keep all types of tobacco products safe and in good condition. Wood is a common material for constructing a cigar humidor. Humidor rooms may encompass an entire room or even the first floor of a house.
