Large-Ring-Gauge Cigar Cutters

 

(Cigar Aficionado) Stroll into any cigar bar or shop where patrons are enjoying smokes that fall on the plus side of 60 ring gauge, and you're likely walking into a debate. First of all, the popular-selling size category has a naming issue—are they gordos, gigantes, or grandes? (We prefer grandes.) It also pits purists, who argue that ultra-fat cigars buck tradition a little too much, against zealots, who contend they are simply getting the most cigar for their money. But one point we can all agree upon is that snipping the cap off of a fat cigar can be a pain, especially with gear designed for smaller smokes. Continued