CTS Wolfertz Solingen V-Cut Cigar Cutter, Gold-Tone, circa 1960s-1980s

Welcome to Pipe Collectors Encyclopedia, your premier destination for museum-quality estate pipes with comprehensive historical and technical documentation. This is a CTS Wolfertz V-cut cigar cutter manufactured by the renowned Wolfertz family workshop in Solingen, Germany. The piece features a gold-tone finish with precision stainless steel blades, dating to the mid-to-late 20th century, likely 1960s-1980s production. An exemplary export model representing premium German blade-making craftsmanship. The Wolfertz family established their Solingen workshop in 1844 under Isaac Wolfertz in the Grafrath district, building on the region's 800-year tradition of edged tool manufacture. By the 1920s, the company pivoted toward specialized cigar accessories under subsequent family leadership. Post-war innovation under Hans-Werner Wolfertz elevated the line through the 1950s-1970s, with documented development of advanced double-blade cutters for premium brands including Zino and Davidoff circa 1980. The CTS designation (sometimes CTSW or CSW) identifies premium export models combining traditional hand-forging with modern metallurgical refinement. This cutter reflects Solingen's mid-century export boom during the international cigar renaissance, when German precision tools commanded global collector demand. Grading and Marks: - Maker stamp: CTS Wolfertz or CTSW (Solingen, Germany) - Finish grade: Gold-tone electroplate over base metal - Country marking: Germany or Made in Germany (to be confirmed on inspection) - Blade configuration: V-cut dual-blade design - Construction: Stainless steel blades, stamped brass body Shape Analysis: The V-cut configuration employs two opposing angled blades meeting at a narrow apex, designed to cleanline cigar caps with minimal tobacco loss. The ergonomic handles suggest 1970s-era refinement, with balanced proportions for one-handed operation. Overall profile indicates a pocket or desktop piece sized for frequent use. Briar and Finish: Not applicable to cigar cutter. The gold-tone plating exhibits characteristic warm luster consistent with 1960s-1980s electroplating standards. Base metal appears to be brass or bronze with stainless steel blade steel. Condition Report: Reported as pristine condition, new in original box with protective sleeve. Blades to be inspected for chips, wear, or oxidation. Plating integrity and hinge mechanism to be assessed. No visible repairs or restoration expected given stated provenance. To be confirmed upon detailed examination. Dimensions: - Overall length: to be confirmed - Blade length: to be confirmed - Width when closed: to be confirmed - Weight: to be confirmed This CTS Wolfertz cigar cutter ships from the Faridunhill archive with worldwide delivery and professional documentation. All tobacciana receives museum-standard condition assessment and archival-quality packaging. SKU: SKU-315