Thanks for the great tip....however some one should (with the utmost respect due remember) entreat Lynn to kindly post a video along with written instructions to enable us to master this procedure with the least danger of damaging the cigar. Whilst it is advantageous to have two to smoke at the price of a single cigar this (dividing ) requires a high skill level because of the precision required for best results and resulting in the full enjoyment when the halves are smoked.[don't forget you can smoked the two portion either separately or in tandem] in the meantime we shall be looking forwards to that video.