Colibri's Limited-Edition CRA Cutter
Cigar
accessories maker Colibri announced it has created a limited-edition
cutter to commemorate the efforts of the Cigar Rights of America, the
grassroots organization tasked with the difficult job of protecting your
right to enjoy a premium cigar.
"Personally, I've seen an unbelievable effort
and energy [from CRA]," said Les Mann, Colibri's executive vice
president. "This is a way Colibri can contribute to such an important
cause."
Based on Colibri's Cut
cutter, the limited-edition CRA Cutter features spring-loaded blades
made of 440 stainless steel that are large enough to slice a 62
ring-gauge cigar. Chrome-finished handles, shaped to fit nicely between
the fingers, control the blades and ensure the cutting action stays
smooth and crisp.
The
cutter's hard rubber center is an eye-catching baby blue (an official
color of the CRA), not seen on any other Colibri cutter. The bold, white
CRA acronym on the front contrasts well with the baby blue, as does the
red CRA logo on the back. Overall, the cutter is a visual knockout.
"We wanted it to be a
conversation piece," said Mann. "[The cutter] can open up a lot of
discussion of what the CRA stands for and fights for."
Mann said proceeds
generated by sales of the cutter will go directly to the CRA, and that
Colibri has manufactured only 2,000 of the limited-edition cutters.
The CRA Cutter retails
for $45 and is only available at retailers recognized by the CRA to
be a Great American Cigar Shop.
To find the your nearest CRA Great American
Cigar Shop, visit
http://www.cigarrights.org/great_american_cigar_shops.php
