cuppajack
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Does anyone else have a “kit” of tools and paraphernalia related to cigar smoking?
Perhaps I’m alone in this, but somehow I doubt it. I’ve always felt that a collection of nice accessories adds to the enjoyment of nearly any hobby.
Currently my “kit” includes:
-Xikar folding scissors/multi-tool. This thing is really neat. I like snipping with the scissors instead of a guillotine for some reason, and the other tools on this are actually pretty useful. The larger screw-drier blade is the PERFECT size for changing Zippo flints, and while I haven’t tried to open a beer with the diminutive bottle-opened the tiny screw-drive on that works wonders on loose eye-wear. Also, Brickhouse turned me on to a great idea in his review of an Opus he smoked on his birthday: there is a picture of him nubbing the stick using the scissors to grip the nub. Brilliant!
-Cheapo punch. I used to use a bullet-punch on 90% of the parejos I smoked. They are great for the inexperienced smokers who might be intimidated by the scissors, and they are great for the “fire and forget” nature of their cut. Plus at $3 I can loose 10 of them before I’ve spent the coin I did on the Xikar.
-Lighters: A couple of Zippos, one fluid and one with the my new “Z-Plus” insert, plus my trusty Prometheus pipe-lighter and a standard Bic.
-1 ½ inch sheet-metal screw. Someone the board suggested one of these to fix a plugged or otherwise tough drawing smoke. I haven’t had to use it yet, but it is there.
-A bobby pin or two for nubbin’
-Pipe cleaners and tamper.
-Notepad and a few pens for tasetig notes and capturing those “ah-ha!” moments that seem to commonly accompany a good smoke.
-Tin of Altoids for obvious reasons. I like the Ginger ones the best but have trouble finding them.
-Post-It brand tape-flags. These little devils are great for sticking to a cigar that needs labeling. I’ll ID a tricky Vitola or record who gifted a stick with these (stick to the band or the cello and never the wrapper obviously)
-Wrapper repair gum. I’ve actually misplaced my bottle of this… I need to find a new one.
-Glue stick for gluing (duh) bands into my smoking journal.
-And oddly, the empty tube from a La Aurora Perferido #2 since It is too cool to toss and I’m not sure what else to do with it.
-A cigar box (obviously) to hold it all (Ashton I believe…)
I think I’m forgetting something, but that is the general idea.
Perhaps I’m alone in this, but somehow I doubt it. I’ve always felt that a collection of nice accessories adds to the enjoyment of nearly any hobby.
Currently my “kit” includes:
-Xikar folding scissors/multi-tool. This thing is really neat. I like snipping with the scissors instead of a guillotine for some reason, and the other tools on this are actually pretty useful. The larger screw-drier blade is the PERFECT size for changing Zippo flints, and while I haven’t tried to open a beer with the diminutive bottle-opened the tiny screw-drive on that works wonders on loose eye-wear. Also, Brickhouse turned me on to a great idea in his review of an Opus he smoked on his birthday: there is a picture of him nubbing the stick using the scissors to grip the nub. Brilliant!
-Cheapo punch. I used to use a bullet-punch on 90% of the parejos I smoked. They are great for the inexperienced smokers who might be intimidated by the scissors, and they are great for the “fire and forget” nature of their cut. Plus at $3 I can loose 10 of them before I’ve spent the coin I did on the Xikar.
-Lighters: A couple of Zippos, one fluid and one with the my new “Z-Plus” insert, plus my trusty Prometheus pipe-lighter and a standard Bic.
-1 ½ inch sheet-metal screw. Someone the board suggested one of these to fix a plugged or otherwise tough drawing smoke. I haven’t had to use it yet, but it is there.
-A bobby pin or two for nubbin’
-Pipe cleaners and tamper.
-Notepad and a few pens for tasetig notes and capturing those “ah-ha!” moments that seem to commonly accompany a good smoke.
-Tin of Altoids for obvious reasons. I like the Ginger ones the best but have trouble finding them.
-Post-It brand tape-flags. These little devils are great for sticking to a cigar that needs labeling. I’ll ID a tricky Vitola or record who gifted a stick with these (stick to the band or the cello and never the wrapper obviously)
-Wrapper repair gum. I’ve actually misplaced my bottle of this… I need to find a new one.
-Glue stick for gluing (duh) bands into my smoking journal.
-And oddly, the empty tube from a La Aurora Perferido #2 since It is too cool to toss and I’m not sure what else to do with it.
-A cigar box (obviously) to hold it all (Ashton I believe…)
I think I’m forgetting something, but that is the general idea.
OH and a box of stick matches for when I lose my torch :blush:
