I have always wanted one of these ever since i saw swordfish, i finally foundnone on ebay for$5 so i picked it up. It looks great! I cant wait to give it a try.

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Looks pretty awesome.
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Looks neat. How does it work? The picture makes the hole look pretty small.
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Yeah thats the small side, will cut 30? The other side will cut maybe 42? And the centernot pictured is a v cut, should be up to a 42/ maybe 48
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I'm still confused by the thing. It looks like a bottle opener to me. Do you have any other pictures of it?
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Yes, I'll post more pics of it. If you google Pfielring Solingen or Donatus cigar cutters you will find more info. I'll try to have more pics up tonight.
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The notch on the left side is used to open cigar boxes by pulling the nail out.
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Cool looking cutter. Am curious about what size it will cut.
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Different models have different size openings around the cutter.

I have two full size ones, both by Donatus - one has identical sized holes on the sides, looks to be about good for probably 36-38RG give or take, while the front V-cut is probably about 42-44. The other has different size holes on the sides - a 36-38 on one side, 42-ish on the other, 47-49 on the v-cut. Both cutters are almost exactly the same size, the only difference is the larger cutting head on one of them.

I also have a tiny pocket model that is Dunhill branded, the sides on it are probably only about 32, and the v-cut is about 40.

(all RG sizes approximated by eye)
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I just looked at some pictures. I have a much better understanding of how it works now.
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Very nice!
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Last I used one of those was when I was stationed in Germany during the 70's. I forgot about them till now. Thanks for the memories...... :-)

I may have to pick one up just because. :-)
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