Today, we’re diving into the Weller by Cohiba Table Cutter. In 2021, the Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) teamed up with Buffalo Trace to kick off an annual collaboration cigar release, which became known as Weller by Cohiba. This blend was specifically crafted to pair beautifully with Weller 12 Year Bourbon. Subsequent releases from 2022 to 2025 took it a step further by incorporating tobacco aged in Weller Bourbon barrels. This initiative played a pivotal role in positioning Cohiba as a premium lifestyle brand within STG’s offerings.
In 2025, STG unveiled a series of accessories to accompany Weller by Cohiba, including the standout Weller by Cohiba Table Cutter. This collection marked another milestone in solidifying Weller by Cohiba’s status as a lifestyle brand. At the time of these accessory launches, General Cigar Company distributed Cohiba under the STG banner. However, it has since shifted to distribution by the Forged Cigar Company division.
The collection includes (each sold separately and, with the exception of the ashtray, the other three accessories are offered in a gift set.
- Table Cutter
- Jet-Flame Lighter
- Travel Humidor
- Weller Antique 107 (Red – not pictured)
SPECIFICATIONS
- Dimensions: 3 5/8″ length x 2 1/4″ Diameter
- Weight: 1450 ounces
- Type: Straight Cut and V-Cut
- Finish: Metal (Unspecified)
- Price: $59.99
- Source: STG
EVALUATION
Accessory Scoring is based on a ten-point system. We look at four areas with accessory scoring:
- Appearance (2 points)
- Setup/Usage (3 points)
- Durability/Long Term Use (2 points)
- Impressions and Intangibles: How well does it do as advertised (3 points)
Evaluation Period: June 1 2026, through August 10, 2026
Appearance
This is an impressive-looking accessory. The Weller by Cohiba Table Cutter has a round cylindrical shape. It has an industrial, very contemporary look. The unit is mostly all metal, making it quite sturdy. At the top of the cutter is the Weller logo embossed in gold. The top serves as the cutting trigger mechanism.
The sides of the unit have a ribbed design enhancing the modern look. These vertical grooves run from top to bottom around the unit, except for one section where the Cohiba branding appears on the logo. The top ring around the unit has a repeating diamond pattern, while the bottom ring is smooth. The bottom ring also has the Cohiba branding, as well as the Weller by Cohiba branding. Each side of the unit has a recessed side-cutting port. On one side, it is used for a straight cut. The side of the cutting blade that comes through the port has the Weller logo embossed on it.
On the other side, it is used for a V-Cut.
The bottom of the unit is felt, so it won’t scratch the surface it’s on.
The bottom screws out, revealing the inside of the unit. This is where residual cut tobacco is scored.
Overall, this is a very impressive unit. It might not look right in an old-school cigar smoking room, but the more modern it is, the better the fit.
Score: 1.75 out of 2.00 points
Setup/Usage
The Table Cutter is ready to use as soon as you open the box. The unit is used as follows:
- Place the cutter on a solid, flat surface.
- Depress the top of the cutter. This releases and lifts the blade.
- Place your cigar at a 90-degree angle on either the straight cutting port or the V-Cut cutting portion. Make sure the cigar is at a 90-degree angle. Also, don’t press too hard on the back of the cutting port; otherwise, you risk cracking the head.
- Press down on the cutter again in a smooth, swift motion, like a plunger, until it locks back into the unit.
- Remove the cigar
We evaluated the Table Cutter with both straight and V-cut options. For the straight cut, we tested it with both parejo and figurado cigars.
Straight Cut (Parejo)
In this first video, we do a basic straight cut on a parejo.
V-Cut (Parejo)
For a V-Cut, the mechanics to cut the head of the cigar are almost the same.
Straight Cut (Torpedo)
Watching this video, you will notice the cut really didn’t come out well. While I don’t think the cigar was packed well at the head, this cutter really isn’t suited for torpedos and figurados.
General Thoughts of Setup and Usage
The mechanics of putting the cut in motion are quite intuitive. What is not intuitive is how to rest the cigar in the cutting port. With the straight cut, I struggled a bit to rest the cigar. Putting pressure toward the back of the cutter will crack the cap. Not applying enough pressure won’t give a clean cut. For torpedos, it was much more challenging to avoid cracking. At the same time, even if you take cracking out of the equation, I found this unit to be cludgy when it came to doing a torpedo cut.
The V-Cut seemed much better for positioning the cigar and getting a cleaner cut.
Score: 1.50 out of 3.00 points
Durability/Long Term Use
I used the Table Cutter on and off for about three months. Some weeks I used it daily, but some weeks I wasn’t home. This is not designed to be a portable unit. It is best used in a smoking room.
I probably cut about 55 cigars during the evaluation period. I didn’t notice the blades getting less effective. The one issue was with the cutting trigger. There were a few times (about 6) that the cutting trigger did not lock back into place after cutting the cigar (this was evidenced in the torpedo cut video). For whatever reason, it took a few tries to lock it back into place. This concerns me for long-term use, as this could become a bigger problem.
I was also worried about the felt bottom coming off. While there were no signs of this happening, I can’t help but think almost every gadget with a felt bottom develops this problem.
Score: 1.25 out of 2.00 points
Impressions and Intangibles
Here are some overall impressions, including some positives and negatives:
Positives
- I find a combination Straight Cut/V-Cut to be more practical with a table cutter than a personal cutter. This is because typically a table cutter is sharp
- The V-Cut performed well here. I didn’t have the problem of resting the cigar in the cutting port like the straight cut
- The fact that the residual tobacco gets stored inside the unit is nice.
Negatives
- The V-Cut isn’t the deepest one, but it did the job.
- I really struggled to clean a very clean straight cut. I chalk this up to positioning the cigar more than the blades.
- As I mentioned, I don’t feel this unit is well-suited for figurados
- The fact that the top of the cigar didn’t lock into place at times concerns me, as a sporadic problem could become a frequent one.
- Some residual tobacco gets embedded inside the cutter, particularly around the cutting blades. It became a nuisance to clean out.
- Oil and tar built up around the inner chamber. Oils and tars will often get released when cutting. This isn’t a fault of the cutter, but it is worth noting this wasn’t the easiest area to keep clean.
Overall, the negatives outweighed the positives with this unit.
Score: 1.00 out of 3.00 points
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
When I saw the Weller by Cohiba Table Cutter, I was very excited and really wanted to like it. At $59.99, I termed it affordable luxury. While the unit certainly looks sleek, it operated quite differently. The only reliable use case seemed to be the V-Cut. I found it somewhat unreliable to get a clean, straight cut – and ultimately I didn’t feel this worked on torpedoes. Finally, as I said, the locking mechanism didn’t work at times, and while I can’t predict the future, I’m concerned for longer-term use. In the end, when a personal accessory can outperform this, it doesn’t make this the most viable option for me. Taking the appearance out, this unit only scores 3.75 out of the remaining 8.00 points, so it is something I can’t see using regularly.
Summary
| Appearance (2) | 1.75 |
| Setup/Usage (3) | 1.50 |
| Durability/Long Term Use (2) | 1.25 |
| Impressions and Intangibles (3) | 1.00 |
| Total (10) | 5.50 |
Score: 5.50 (out of 10 points)
Value: Slightly Below Average
Photo and Video Credits: Cigar Coop
