All Havana cigars have a double cap over the head with the best cut approximately an eighth of an inch or 2-3mm just above the cap line. Ideally you should open 75%-85% of the cigars total width to allow the smoke an uninterrupted passage. Be careful because if you accidentally cut above the cap line the cigar may begin to unravel. There are number of cigar cutting tools and methods of cigar cutting. These include double bladed ‘CC cutters’, cigar scissors or a punch cutter with a circular blade. And remember.. the cut should always be clean and level. The best way to achieve this is with a quick, decisive cut!

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