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Handheld Cigar Snipper (or Cutter)

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Overview

Enamel handle with metal cutter

Historical information

Designed as "vest pocket" or "pocket-sized" models for convenience.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2026.107

Item type

Objects

Themes

Social History

Material

Enamels

Metal

Weight

22 g

Inscriptions and markings

No Markings

Contextual information

Cutting the cap, opens the cigar for proper airflow, resulting in a better draw and more flavor.

A cigar is made up of several key parts:
Filler: The core of the cigar, made up of tightly pressed broken leaves that determine the flavor and strength.
Binder: The leaves that wrap around the filler, usually made from higher quality, unbroken leaves from the same plant.
Wrapper: The outermost layer that gives the cigar its appearance and contributes to its aroma.
Cap: The small piece of leaf that covers the head of the cigar, ensuring the filler stays intact.
Head and Foot: The head is the end you light, while the foot is the end you smoke from

Keywords

cigar cutter

Primary significance criteria

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Tuesday, 28 April, 2026

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