Cutting non-smokers cigars

11-04-2008, 09:57 AM

I always cut for my non smoker friends now.... too many times they've cut at least a quarter inch PAST the cap...... and then they wonder why the cigar unravels.

dannyboy · 11-04-2008, 10:22 AM

I have learned to offer to cut, and then show them how as I do it. As stated above, letting them watch while you say, "Just shave the cap off" works great. Too many awkward moments with people asking if I can cut it for them and feeling bad about it, or watching someone lop off 1/4" made me realize that offering is a good idea.

groogs · 11-04-2008, 10:32 AM

I only have one friend that I smoke with on ocasion, and he only smokes cigars if he is with me. The first time we were having a smoke together, I showed him how to cut a cigar, using mine as an example, and then I let him cut his his own. I think cutting the cigar is part of the experience, so I wanted to let him do the honors. I think it is worth the time to show a non cigar smoker how to cut it properly.

11-04-2008, 10:36 AM

I usually find myself heading a cigar circle training session, explaining and showing how to cut and toast as we all start up... I do usually ask if I need to cut for people as well if the don't feel comfortable.

Silound · 11-04-2008, 10:57 AM

My standard tactic is to pull out the cutter, open it flat on a counter top or some other flat surface, and show them the "stand it up" method. I find that once I show them this, most people tend to pick up on the amount they need to cut each time, and many end up cutting their own regularly after a few cuts.

As far as pointed caps, I simply tell them to cut a tiny bit off, and test the draw. Keep taking off a little bit until you like how much air you pull through and then you're set.

11-04-2008, 11:06 AM

definitely walk him through it, show him how to.

rhythm11 · 11-04-2008, 09:41 PM

I think that for someone that is not a cigar smoker and has no real interest in the hobby, that I would just cut it for him.

I recently had an experience about this...After class one night, I asked my professor if he smoked cigars, his reply was sometimes. The reason I asked is that his name, appearance, and accent had me to believe he was from a country that may enjoy a good cigar, and I just so happened to have a few nice sticks on me

, so I handed him over a couple. After talking for a couple more minutes he asked me if I had a cutter, so I took out my cutter and handed it him. He proceeded to go through the motions of cutting the cap off and then slide the cutter down what seemed like an inch from the head. I immediately asked him if he would like for me to cut it and he said yes. I think that his smoking experience would have been different had he cut off the 'cap' where he was going to...

Coz77 · 11-04-2008, 10:37 AM

Wow I'm surprised I'm the only one who voted "No, give them the option of doing it themselves, even if they screw it up"

I just show them Ron's (RGD) post... After reading that one Ive never screwed up a cut. Best resource out there IMO.

View Poll Results: Should you cut a cigar for a non-smoker
Yeah, it makes life easier and you can get on to the smoke	30	31.91%
No, give them the option of doing it themselves, even if they screw it up	8	8.51%
Take the time and show them how to cut, even if they dont care	56	59.57%
Voters: 94. You may not vote on this poll

11-04-2008, 09:57 AM	#1
Hardcz Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cutting non-smokers cigars I always cut for my non smoker friends now.... too many times they've cut at least a quarter inch PAST the cap...... and then they wonder why the cigar unravels.

11-04-2008, 10:22 AM	#2
dannyboy Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Daniel Location: Maui, HI Posts: 202 Trading: (31)	Re: Cutting non-smokers cigars I have learned to offer to cut, and then show them how as I do it. As stated above, letting them watch while you say, "Just shave the cap off" works great. Too many awkward moments with people asking if I can cut it for them and feeling bad about it, or watching someone lop off 1/4" made me realize that offering is a good idea.

11-04-2008, 10:32 AM	#3
groogs Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Grant Posts: 1,945 Trading: (62)	Re: Cutting non-smokers cigars I only have one friend that I smoke with on ocasion, and he only smokes cigars if he is with me. The first time we were having a smoke together, I showed him how to cut a cigar, using mine as an example, and then I let him cut his his own. I think cutting the cigar is part of the experience, so I wanted to let him do the honors. I think it is worth the time to show a non cigar smoker how to cut it properly.

11-04-2008, 10:36 AM	#4
Benwoo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cutting non-smokers cigars I usually find myself heading a cigar circle training session, explaining and showing how to cut and toast as we all start up... I do usually ask if I need to cut for people as well if the don't feel comfortable.

11-04-2008, 10:57 AM	#5
Silound ex-CS Swamp Gorilla Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Somewhere in a swamp, south of sanity Posts: 802 Trading: (15)	Re: Cutting non-smokers cigars My standard tactic is to pull out the cutter, open it flat on a counter top or some other flat surface, and show them the "stand it up" method. I find that once I show them this, most people tend to pick up on the amount they need to cut each time, and many end up cutting their own regularly after a few cuts. As far as pointed caps, I simply tell them to cut a tiny bit off, and test the draw. Keep taking off a little bit until you like how much air you pull through and then you're set. __________________ Back in black, and better than ever! You can't keep a good gorilla down! LSU Geaux Tigers!

11-04-2008, 11:06 AM	#6
dcamacho Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cutting non-smokers cigars definitely walk him through it, show him how to.

11-04-2008, 09:41 PM	#7
rhythm11 Enjoying the Ride Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 100 Trading: (3)	Re: Cutting non-smokers cigars I think that for someone that is not a cigar smoker and has no real interest in the hobby, that I would just cut it for him. I recently had an experience about this...After class one night, I asked my professor if he smoked cigars, his reply was sometimes. The reason I asked is that his name, appearance, and accent had me to believe he was from a country that may enjoy a good cigar, and I just so happened to have a few nice sticks on me , so I handed him over a couple. After talking for a couple more minutes he asked me if I had a cutter, so I took out my cutter and handed it him. He proceeded to go through the motions of cutting the cap off and then slide the cutter down what seemed like an inch from the head. I immediately asked him if he would like for me to cut it and he said yes. I think that his smoking experience would have been different had he cut off the 'cap' where he was going to...

11-04-2008, 10:37 AM	#8
Coz77 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: NY Posts: 307 Trading: (1)	Re: Cutting non-smokers cigars Wow I'm surprised I'm the only one who voted "No, give them the option of doing it themselves, even if they screw it up" I just show them Ron's (RGD) post... After reading that one Ive never screwed up a cut. Best resource out there IMO.