An inseparable component of the ritual of preparing a cigar involves cutting or punching it, to remove a small cap or plug so that the smoker can establish a proper, smooth, cold draw.
For this, most smokers use a cigar cutter or a cigar punch.
But there is a new solution, one that has all of the advantages of a cigar cutter and is much more versatile than a punch: a Les Fines Lames Cigar Knife.
It’s not only practical, but it’s also a pretty cool cigar accessory if we do say so. Here’s what you need to know.
How a Les Fines Lames Cigar Knife Works
Unlike a cigar cutter, which consists of one or two blades that slide up and down in, or pivot around, a housing, and a cigar punch, which is inserted into the cap of a cigar, a Les Fines Lames Cigar Knife is, at first glance, just like any other friction folder.
That is, except it has a divot cut into the handle scales – which looks like a semi-circular depression removed from the handle.
This divot can accept cigars up to 58-ring gauge – and, depending on how much you remove, can cut cigars as large as a 70-ring gauge.
Simply open the knife, insert the end of the cigar, and snap the blade closed. It couldn’t be easier.
Advantages and Versatility
The Les Fines Lames Cigar Knife works much in the same fashion as a single-bladed cigar cutter. It produces a clean cut without crushing or twisting the wrapper.
This makes it as practical as a traditional cutter but much more practical and versatile than either a cutter or a punch.
It fills two niches in one: a cigar cutter and an EDC essential.
Your Les Fines Lames will quickly become your best friend for its indispensable utility. As a folding knife, it can also open letters and packages, prepare cheese and charcuterie, and so much more.
And, with so many options available, it’ll look pretty nice, too.
High-Quality Materials, Available in a Wide Range of Options
Les Fines Lames cigar knives are made with high-quality steel blades of 14C28N stainless steel, which is strong, can take a razor-sharp edge, offers solid edge retention, and is highly resistant to corrosion.
The Les Fines Lames cigar cutter knife is also a true work of art and is available in a wide range of handle configurations. They produce their knives with beautiful padauk, marblewood, kingwood, acacia, ebony, and olivewood handles, as well as in anodized aluminum, brass, carbon fiber, and even micarta.
Where Can You Get a Les Fines Lames Cigar Knife?
Christmas is right around the corner and cigar knives make excellent gifts for cigar enthusiasts – especially Les Fines Lames knives, which are both practical and aesthetically beautiful.
Take a look through the collection online at Rocky’s Cigars (RockysCigars.com). They carry a wide range of cigar knives and other smoking accessories, and orders over $140 get free shipping!
