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 - 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. No visible repairs or restoration expected given stated provenance. Dimensions: 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