CTS Wolfertz Solingen Gold-Tone V-Cut Cigar Cutter, Original Box, 1980s-1990s

Welcome to Pipe Collectors Encyclopedia, your premier destination for museum-quality estate pipes with comprehensive historical and technical documentation. This is a CTS Wolfertz cigar cutter manufactured in Solingen, Germany, featuring a gold-tone finish and precision V-cut blade. The piece dates to the 1980s-1990s era and remains in original factory packaging, representing a significant tool accessory from the post-war German cutlery renaissance. The cutter demonstrates the technical innovation and export-quality standards that defined Wolfertz production during this period. The Wolfertz family enterprise was established in Solingen around 1919 and emerged as a cornerstone of European cigar cutter production by the 1920s. Post-World War II, under Hans-Werner Wolfertz's direction, the company synthesized traditional Solingen steel expertise with modernized mechanical design. By the 1980s, Wolfertz had become a recognized supplier of precision-engineered cutters for international markets, with the CTS brand representing their premium commercial line. The company's collaboration with American firms and adoption of barcode packaging reflects the globalization of tobacco accessories during this decade. This particular model's vibrant graphics and multilingual labeling indicate production for North American and European distribution channels. GRADING AND MARKS: - Maker stamp: CTS Wolfertz, Solingen, Germany - Gold-tone plating over steel base - V-cut dual-blade configuration - UPC barcode on original packaging (1970s+ technology) - Original factory box with graphic illustration intact - No visible wear marks or oxidation - Finish grade: Excellent, original factory condition BLADE AND FINISH: The cutter features a mechanically precise V-cut blade configuration, typical of 1980s-1990s Wolfertz export models. Gold-tone electroplating provides both aesthetic refinement and corrosion resistance. The dual-blade geometry allows clean, beveled cuts across varying cigar gauges. CONDITION REPORT: New in original box. Cutter shows no signs of use, storage wear, or handling. Blades retain factory sharpness and alignment. Original packaging exhibits expected minor age-related discoloration consistent with 30+ year storage. Overall condition grade: Excellent/Mint. Box condition: Fine to Very Fine. DIMENSIONS: - Overall length: to be confirmed - Blade width: to be confirmed - Operating mechanism: spring-loaded lever closure - Weight: to be confirmed - Country of origin: Solingen, Germany This cigar cutter ships directly from the Faridunhill archive with worldwide shipping and professional conservation handling. A functional and documented artifact of mid-century German precision engineering. SKU: SKU-314