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August/Sept. 1999 |
Davidoff Cigar Knife: Zino Cutter Goes Metal
A metal version of the renowned double-blade Zino cigar cutter made its appearance at the 1999 RTDA Trade Show. The epitome of quality and elegance, the cutter is available in two finishes - brushed or barley grain - and in three different colors; chrome, guilded, or bi-color. The surgical steel blades are extremely easy to engage, and offer years of satisfaction. Prices range from $280 to $320. Davidoff also introduced a practical and useful Cigar Knife. Similar to a Swiss army knife with two cutting blades and scissors, the knife has an added patented feature exclusive to Davidoff - a cutter blade. This blade has three round cutting edges similar to the Davidoff Round Cutter, and insures a perfect cut every time. Available in five finishes; palladium, guilded, bicolor lacquer, brown, or lacquer black, the knife retails from $280 to $330. Both cutters include soft leather protective cases. Davidoff of Geneva, Stamford, Conn., Tel: (800) 328-4365. |
Dancraft’s Alexien Cigar Defenders Already in use protecting cigars in thousands of Dancraft’s merchandising humidors worldwide, Dancraft’s Alexien Cigar Defenders humidifiers are now being offered through the retail marketplace. Alexien humidifiers require no chemicals or solutions, and are available in two sizes: The Alexien 75 will protect up to 75 cigars with a suggested retail of $13.99, and the Alexien 150 will protect up to 150 cigars with a suggested retail of $23.99. Each unit comes attractively boxed with instructions and a limited lifetime manufacturer’s warranty. Distributor inquiries are welcome. Dancraft, Inc., Providence, RI, Tel: (800) 510-4938. |
Smokit Pocket Kit This unique Italian-made accessory for cigarette smokers provides an ideal solution to every smoker’s problems with six separate functions. The compact, ergonomically-designed device stores a full pack of cigarettes and includes an electronic lighter. A snuffing device allows users to extinquish cigarettes instantly, while an integral ashtray collects both ashes and used butts and a deodorant powder keeps odors under control. Each unit is boxed individually and available in four colors, with a point-of-sale counter display of 10 units also available. Cristom Inc., Tampa, Fla., Tel: (800) 886-7252. |
Colibri Releases Mirage Lighter
Colibri of London has introduced a new lighter, Mirage, featuring twin roller bars. One roller bar ignites the flame with a standard flint ignition system, while the other adjusts the Mirage’s 45-degree-angled, opti-wide flame. Its new flame adjustment feature gives the patented Mirage an easy-to-use, one-hand operation. The Mirage comes in four finishes. Suggested retail, $79.50 to $89.50. The Colibri Group, Providence, R.I., Tel: (800) 556-7354. |
SMOKESHOP - August/September 99
