Cigar World’s 10 Best Cigar Cutters — 2025 Edition
10 Best Cigar Cutters — 2025 Edition
When it comes to enjoying a cigar, the proper cut can make all the difference. A poorly made cutter can crush or tear the cap of your cigar, ruining the experience before it even begins. A quality cigar cutter ensures a clean, precise cut every time — setting the stage for an even burn and a smooth draw. While there are plenty of budget-friendly cutters out there that can get the job done, this isn’t an accessory you want to cut corners with . . . pun intended.
From classic guillotine styles to sleek V-cuts and even the occasional punch cut, everyone has their preference for cigar cutters. So, as the experts for everything in the world of cigars, we put dozens of them to the test to see which rose to the top.
Cigar Cutter #10 — Cigarism Cigar Scissors
Classic, cool, and budget-friendly, these cigar scissors stood out due to their consistent cut and high quality at the price point. The scissors are remarkably lightweight, available in two colorways and come with a leather case for storage or travel.
What sets this pair apart from the rest is just how remarkably sharp the blades are, which is often a problem with cigar scissors. Likewise, the stainless steel will prevent rust and mechanical damage from long-term use.
Price: $29.99 + Shipping
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Cigar Cutter #9 — XIKAR Bullet Cigar Punch
Spoiler Alert: This won’t be the last time you see XIKAR on this list. While the punch cut is not the most common among cigar fans, the XIKAR Bullet stands out.
What makes this punch cutter unique is that the retractable cutter actually performs two cutting functions. The first creates a 10mm hole punch like most punch cutters, and the second extends beyond the first blade to bore a deeper hole than the first. The result is a cut with much better airflow.
The Xikar Bullet is available in five colorways and has a keyring attached, making it a good cutter to always keep on your person. It also comes with a limited lifetime warranty.
Price: $64.99 + Shipping
Cigar Cutter #8 — 4-in-1 Stainless Steel Tabletop
What this cutter lacks in style, it makes up for in functionality. With four cutting options — two v-cut and two guillotine — this cutter can handle up to 60-ring gauge cigars with ease. You will often find these tabletop cutters at cigar shops, and for good reason.
These cutters are heavy-duty and practical, giving you a consistently great cut for years. Look no further if you’re looking for a tabletop cutter that can handle anything and everything you throw at it.
Price: $58.99
Cigar Cutter #7 — Colibri Quasar SV Cut
If you’re looking for a stylish pocket-sized cutter that won’t break the bank, the Quasar SV is what you need. The spring-loaded cutter deploys both a straight and a v-cut, so you’re getting two in one.
The stainless steel blades are incredibly sharp, as is the pyrimidic design that the Quasar line is known for. The Quasar SV can handle up to 70-ring gauge cigars, is available in seven different styles, and has a 2-year warranty.
Price: $99
Cigar Cutter #6 — Bench Cigar Cutter
The Coltellerie Berti Cutter is truly a work of art. Handmade by some of the finest knife and metal artisans in Italy, when it comes to ranking cutters based solely on the quality of the cut, we still stand by this option as the #1 choice.
However, it has fallen to the #6 spot only because it is not a cutter you can easily take to the lounge, your buddy’s house or especially on vacation. It’s a highly effective but cumbersome cigar cutter.
If you only smoke at home and are looking for an incredible cut no matter the cost, the “Bench Cigar Cutter” is your best bet.
Price: $390.00
Cigar Cutter #5 — Lotus Barracuda
While Lotus has several great cigar cutters in its catalog, this one took the #5 spot for a feature we don’t often see in cigar cutters: serrated blades. Where most cutters opt for a beveled edge that can dull over time, the serrated blades of the Barracuda help prevent the crushing or fraying of your cigar over a more extended period. While the serrated cut may not be for everyone, we thought it was a clever and effective way to ensure quality in the long term.
In addition to the serrated blades, the cutter can accommodate cigars up to an 80-ring gauge, comes in two finishes, and is covered by a warranty.
Price: $40.00
Cigar Cutter #4 — El Casco Gold Cigar Cutter
If you can’t stop staring at this all-gold cigar cutter, you’re in good company. With a unique design and a stunning 23kt gold finish, the “Gold Cigar Cutter” from El Casco is undoubtedly a statement of luxury.
But even better than its appearance is just how well this cutter functions. The “lever-action” hole-punch-clamping style breaks the mold of the traditional straight cut for one you can implement with power and precision. The result is an effortlessly smooth cut on your cigar. Don’t pass this one over simply because it doesn’t look like the others.
Price: $228.00 + Free Shipping
Cigar Cutter #3 — XIKAR XO
Since hitting the market around a decade ago, the XIKAR XO has been one of the most popular cigar cutters in the industry. It has earned the #3 spot for its balance of style, durability and ease of use. With a handful of color options, handle materials, blade finishes and more, this cutter has so many options that we struggle not to call it “customizable.”
In addition to the variety of options available, it is simply a phenomenal cutter. It can handle up to 70-ring gauge cigars, has a patent-pending gear system, and is backed by XIKAR’s limited warranty. If you are looking for the best all-around cigar cutter, this is your best bet.
Price: $129.99 + Shipping
Cigar Cutter #2 — Les Fines Lames Le Petit
If you aren’t already familiar with Les Fines Lames’ Le Petit, what rock have you been living under? Effortlessly cool and classic in design, the Le Petit is made in the French capital of cutlery — Thiers.
Their unique blade design is easy to use and provides a smooth, clean cut time and again. With more styles than we care to count, you can purchase a Le Petit in various woods, metals and designs, with limited-edition options featuring designs on the blade itself. On top of how cool they look and how well they work, we kept returning to Le Petit as a great cutter even after we had finished ranking our favorites.
Price: Starting at $159.00 + Shipping
Cigar Cutter #1 — S.T. DuPont Maxijet
Perhaps the pinnacle of timeless cigar luxury, S.T. DuPont has been making ultra-premium cigar accessories for over 150 years, and it’s a dedication that becomes clear once you pick up their Maxijet Cutter.
Simply put, this cutter is the best of the best. With razor-sharp blades, effortless spring-loaded internals and a sleek chrome finish, the Maxijet is lightweight in that it’s easy to grab-n-go if you’re heading to the lounge or a friend’s house but hefty enough that you can feel the quality in the weight. When all is said and done, this cigar took our top spot for its ability to do the job time and again to the highest standard without sacrificing even the slightest quality.
Price: $200.00
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Comments
1 Rob
(5 years ago)I would add the Perfect Cutter by Cuban Crafters.
3 Deputy Mayor of CW
(5 years ago)I’ve had a dual-blade full metal Cuban Crafters cutter for years. Lightweight, sharp it’s always cut perfectly. And they were awesome when I had to return one when a screw came out. Their lifetime guarantee kicked in, and they sent me a brand new cutter for free.
6 Smokie Robinson
(5 years ago)The wood base Coltellerie Berti must be what dreams are made of.
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