Cigar accessories

Cigar accessories are essential for both the novice smoker and the seasoned aficionado. These include cigar cutters and scissors, ashtrays, punches, and other items that provide comfort and eliminate distractions.

Why Cigar Accessories Are Essential

These tools allow you to fully and fully enjoy your smoking experience, and thanks to the stylish solutions offered by various manufacturers, they will enhance your interior, adding a touch of elegance and immersing you in a world of the past with its unshakable values and traditions.

Cigar accessories are made from high-quality, safe materials. They include stainless and medical-grade steel, precious wood, damage-resistant plastic, and more. Major tobacco manufacturers always offer accessories that transform the smoking process into a ritual, with mandatory steps, an appropriate setting, and adherence to certain rules. 

Cutting Tools

Anyone who smokes cigars knows that the cap needs to be trimmed before lighting. The exception is machine-made cigars, which already have their caps trimmed; for them, the only truly necessary accessory is a lighter. The idea behind trimming the cap seems simple at first glance: to access the cigar's drawstring. Otherwise, it simply won't light, so they are essentials. 

There is the choice: guillotines (pocket and tabletop), which, based on their cutting technique, include cigar knives and cigar scissors, V-cuts (cat's eye), and punches. 

Guillotines, or S-cuts, are a design consisting of one moving blade (knives), two (almost all guillotines and many scissors), or three (some guillotines and scissors). 

The V-shaped cutter is named for its blade profile, and it's also called a "cat's eye" for its distinctive appearance when closed. Since the cap is cut at an angle, the risk of cutting off more than necessary is minimized. But these cutters have other advantages as well. For example, a "cat's eye" cutter is best for serving inexpensive cigars with mixed fillers, such as "Cuban sandwiches." 

SV-cut cutters aren't standalone accessories, but rather combination tools. A single body houses two different blades, one for straight cuts and one for V-cuts.

Lighters

When choosing a cigar lighter, several criteria must be considered:

• Fuel. This equipment is generally gas or gasoline. Gas accessories are recommended. 
• Flame characteristics. There are turbo lighters and regular lighters. The latter produce a flame that mimics a candle flame. Both options are suitable for lighting a cigar. 
• Functional use. A lighter is more than just a flame source. It can also be used as a cutting device. Some lighters use a portable guillotine, which is incredibly convenient. Some lighters have a built-in punch. 
• Sizes. There are compact lighters, suitable for carrying in your pocket. There are also larger options, such as tabletop models. When choosing a lighter, consider where you usually smoke cigars. 

One more thing - stogies, especially gurkha cigars, don't tolerate other aromas. That's why a smoky flame can completely ruin the experience.

The Humidor

A humidor is a special box, drawer, cabinet, or even room for cigars. It maintains optimal humidity, ensures airtightness, and creates conditions for preserving the natural aroma of each stick.

A small humidor looks like a simple wooden box with no internal compartments. Larger models, for example, those for 20-50 cigars, have dividers. Such a box can store different types of cigars, including flavored and unflavored ones - the dividers prevent the aromas from mixing.

Larger humidors resemble cabinets rather than boxes. They provide convenient access to a large number of cigars, and the design is designed with the intention of permanent storage. 

Why Buy Cigar Accessories at Punin Wine

If you are a cigar smoker, come see the Punin Wine collection. From world classics to limited editions and rare pieces, all the best cigars and smoking accessories are collected in one place to make choosing easier and more accessible. 

We carefully select cigar accessories for you and your loved ones, ensuring you receive only the best for everyday use or as a gift for a special occasion.