Precision Square Metal Cigar Cutter, Stainless Steel Finish, Copper Accents

Welcome to Pipe Collectors Encyclopedia, your premier destination for museum-quality estate pipes with comprehensive historical and technical documentation. IDENTIFICATION This is a precision-engineered metal cigar cutter finished in a semi-glossy stainless steel-style paint, featuring copper-tinted accent hardware and a genuine leather protective sleeve. The piece represents mid-twentieth century cigar tool craftsmanship, with dual-screw mechanism design and square-form body geometry. HISTORICAL CONTEXT Metal cigar cutters of this design emerged as essential smoking accessories during the golden age of cigar culture, when precision cutting was understood as integral to the smoking experience. The combination of industrial stainless-steel aesthetics with decorative copper fasteners reflects the postwar American emphasis on functional elegance. Dual-screw mechanism cutters represent a refinement over earlier single-lever designs, offering improved control and cutting accuracy for the discriminating collector. GRADING & MARKS - Body finish: Semi-glossy stainless steel-style paint - Hardware: Four copper-tinted decorative screws at cardinal positions - Mechanism: Two additional dual-screw action fasteners - Marking: SKU-284 designation - Sleeve: Genuine leather, original - Condition grade: Pristine SHAPE ANALYSIS Square rectangular form measuring 1.75 inches by 1.5 inches, housing a circular cutting aperture of 3/4-inch diameter. The proportioned body accommodates full range of cigar ring gauges. Compact desktop or travel-ready scale. BRIAR & FINISH Not applicable - metal tool. Stainless steel-style finish exhibits semi-gloss luminescence characteristic of mid-century industrial design. Copper accent screws provide visual contrast and design signature. Finish presents as factory-preserved. CONDITION REPORT Pristine overall condition. Mechanism fully functional with firm dual-screw action exhibiting precise tactile engagement. No visible wear, corrosion, or damage to finish. Original leather sleeve present and intact. Complete as intended. DIMENSIONS - Length: 1.75 inches - Width: 1.5 inches - Cutting aperture diameter: 3/4 inch - Weight: To be confirmed CLOSING This cigar cutter ships from the Faridunhill archive with worldwide delivery available. Professional sanitation and archival documentation provided. SKU: SKU-284