I have used both punch cutters and cigar cutters over the years and like both. There are a lot of cigar aficionados who prefer one over the other. You can absolutely use one or the other, or both. Basically, it comes down to personal preference. I will say there are some cigars that a cigar … Read more
I said many times on this site I am a Xikar fanboy and believe that I will be for a long time. Recently one of the guys from the cigar shop needed a little help with his Xikar lighter and I tried, but couldn’t fix it. So I ended up helping him through the process … Read more
Updated: May 25, 2026 | By Donny Miller Aside from traditionalists who insist on using cedar spills or wooden matches, the vast majority of cigar enthusiasts, culinary chefs, and DIY hobbyists rely on high-performance jet torch lighters. It doesn’t matter if you are carrying an heirloom-tier $250 S.T. Dupont or a rugged $15 Vertigo pocket … Read more
Updated: May 31, 2026 | By Donny Miller If you are packing for a vacation, a golf trip, or a destination cigar session, navigating airport security can feel like a minefield. You open up your travel humidor, grab your trusty multi-jet torch, and then stop to wonder: Can I actually take a torch lighter on … Read more
If you aren’t sure what purging a butane lighter even means, don’t worry it’s all easy to understand. It is simply a way of saying getting all the air and/or butane fuel from your torch lighter. A butane lighter purge tool is a small tool that can make purging or bleeding butane lighters a little … Read more