Small 1/2" Cutter "Germany"

[olderdogs1]

Anybody know what this is for?? It only cuts 1/2" Rather small for a cigar I would think. It is only marked Germany. Thanks in advance!!

Tom

[Doc B]

Sure looks like a cigar cutter...but you're right...seems small.

[knife7knut]

Most cigar cutters I've seen are even smaller than 1/2". Maybe it's a circumcision tool for squirrels or other small creatures!

[richard]

I think it is a candle wick trimmer .

[richard]

I think it is a candle wick trimmer .

[olderdogs1]

Thanks for the replies. Questions,
1. Why are cigar cutters that small?
2 how do you get the squirrel to stay still during the procedure?
3. Do candle wicks come that large?

Inquiring mind want to know.

Tom

[richard]

Thanks for the replies. Questions,
1. Why are cigar cutters that small?
2 how do you get the squirrel to stay still during the procedure?
3. Do candle wicks come that large?

Inquiring mind want to know.

Tom

3. candle wicks dont , but oil lamp wicks do .

[Berryb]

cigar cutters are not for cutting the cigar in half but just to trim the end off to make a hole big enough to draw thru. Watch old movies, there guys often just nip the tip of the cigar with their teeth. A cigar cutter was more refined and eliminated the need to look around for a place to spit the tip when indoors. Thanks
Bruce