If you’re looking for a different way of cutting your cigar then you may want to try the Shuriken Perfect Draw cigar cutter. Essentially the way it works is, instead of clipping off the cap of the cigar or punching a hole in it like traditional cutters or punches, the Shuriken simply makes 6 cuts in a star pattern through the cap down to the wrapper. In fact, with this cut, the cap actually stays in place.

Although there have been complaints about this type of cutter not offering enough of a draw, we found that if you bite the cigar slightly it tends to open up the cuts and makes for a very nice, full draw. It can be slightly annoying to have small flakes of tobacco filler stick to your lips or tongue while smoking and the Shuriken Perfect Draw eliminates that little inconvenience.

It’s slightly bulky to carry around as an everyday cutter (we’d probably stick to our trusty stainless steel, double-bladed guillotine cutter), but it is a nice cutter to add to your collection and to mix things up a bit every once in a while.

Beautiful, timeless, efficient. Those are the words to describe the stainless steel guillotine cutter by Alaska Bear. With razor sharp blades that actually self sharpen each time you cut with it, this is a great everyday cutter that can be slipped into your pocket and carried easily without bulk.

Some customers have noted that their cutter wasn’t as tight as they had hoped when they received it, but the manufacturer was quick to offer a free replacement or refund. Customer service is top notch even for such an inexpensive item.

Speaking of inexpensive, did we mention this cutter is under $10?! It’s rare to find such a high quality product at such a low price.

For us, this is a cutter we use 95% of the time. It is good for virtually any type of cigar, from parejos to torpedoes and robustos to piramides. As long as the cigar gauge is small enough to fit between the blades you can cut with it. And seeing how the cutter has a 1” diameter when closed, that fits the bill for virtually any stick on the market. (Per the manufacturer, it is recommended for gauges of 60 or less.)

This item also comes in three other colors: black, copper, and gold.

Product dimensions: 3.6 X 1.5 X .01; 1.4oz

Hole diameter: 0.892 in. (22.66 mm), for all sizes up to 60 gauge.