Newb question about jars

[Shrody234]

When I see photos of jars I've noticed that a single stick, usually in the middle, is typically wrapped in white (tissue?) paper. What's the history or significance of this? Thanks in advance.

Jimmy

[shlomo]

To help pull out the first cigar without damaging it.

[Lotusguy]

Interesting note: The Cohiba Piramides Extra Jars have two cigars wrapped in paper.

[LLC]

Picked up the last jar of Noellas the other day at the LCDH in Montreal. Having the one wrapped made it easier to get one out to have a look. Putting it back in foot up makes it easy to replace without damaging it

[Shrody234]

Very practical and makes sense. Similar concept to the ribbon-wrapped stick in NC boxes. Makes me wish they would do this for CC boxes (excluding cabs), I always seem to have to dig my nail in to get the first one out, usually nicking the wrapper.

[TypicalSituation]

Very practical and makes sense. Similar concept to the ribbon-wrapped stick in NC boxes. Makes me wish they would do this for CC boxes (excluding cabs), I always seem to have to dig my nail in to get the first one out, usually nicking the wrapper.

I always use something small (typically the side of my pocket knife) and go in from the foot and pull the first stick up like that.

[raymond5737]

Sometimes I use a credit card on the head.

If you have ever messed up getting the first one out, it can be a bit nerve wracking. Steady she goes.

[Shrody234]

All these tricks....seems like there is an easier way...like a ribbon! I wish Habanos would take a page from someone else

[Fuzz]

When I open a full box, I just stand it on its spine and pry open the box. With the top layer of cigars against the lid, it's easy to take out the first cigar.

[CanuckSARTech]

Just use a chainsaw and cut the box in half.

[Fuzz]

Just use a chainsaw and cut the box in half.

Better yet, burn the box and smoke all the cigars at once.

[stogieluver]

You can get the middle one out, but don't try putting it back in. So, wth, just had to smoke it.

[LLC]

You can get the middle one out, but don't try putting it back in. So, wth, just had to smoke it.

Put it in head first and it works well.

[TCContender]

Put it in head first and it works well.

Sage advice for many of life's predicaments...

[CaptainQuintero]

They're actually made for sharing, you throw the jar down on the floor at the end of a meal Greek style, and you all pick out a cigar from the wreckage.

It developed from the historic Greek-Cuban trade relations deals that Ataturk forged in the early 1900s