Mantis – Cigar Accessories

A praying mantis is known for being patient, precise, and lightning-fast. Not bad qualities for a brand that creates cutters, lighters, and other cigar accessories. Mantis is one of the newer names in the world of cigar accessories and already stands out by refusing to stick to the usual black-and-silver palette. Orange, blue, green, and yellow are all part of its colorful range. Here, cigar accessories are designed to perform reliably while also showing a bit of personality.

Mantis Accessory: Cigar Accessories from London

Mantis Accessory is headquartered in London, with its EU office based in the sunnier city of Nice. The company remains fairly reserved about its own history—there is no founder's tale involving a garage, a grandfather, or a secret workbench. Instead, the product range speaks for itself. Mantis focuses on lighters, cutters, scissors, cases, ashtrays, gift sets, and the versatile Cigarspear multi-accessory. In 2025, the company received the Cigar Accessory Company of the Year award at the Boisdale Awards.

Cigarspear: A Cigar Holder with Dual Functionality

The standout product is undoubtedly the Cigarspear. This slim cigar holder is inserted into the foot of the cigar, allowing you to smoke the final inches without burning your fingers. The titanium versions transfer comparatively little heat to the handle. The tip can also be locked into two positions: one for slimmer cigars up to approximately a 50 ring gauge, and another for larger formats. At the same time, the Cigarspear can also be used to punch the cigar cap if you do not have a cutter at hand.

Universal Cutter with Three Cutting Styles

Mantis also likes to combine several functions in its cutters. The Universal Cutter combines a straight cut, V-cut, and cigar punch in a single tool. It saves space while answering the question: "Which cutter should I bring?"—when in doubt, all three. It is also an attractive choice for beginners who want to try different cutting styles. In addition, Mantis offers double-blade cutters as well as folding and pocket scissors such as Katanami and the sophisticated Origami.

Mantis Lighters with Jet Flame and Innovative Ignition

Mantis brings the same colorful variety to its lighters. The range includes compact Caliber jet flame lighters as well as table lighters.

Some models include a fold-out cigar punch, such as the elegant Vectra, while others feature unusual ignition mechanisms or wide flames. The Blazeline, for example, uses a flat flame and an ignition system activated by the movement of your hand—a touch of magic. In everyday use, however, the practical details matter most: an adjustable flame, a generous fuel tank, and intuitive operation.

Carbon Cigar Cases for Travel

For travel, Mantis offers carbon-look cases such as the NeoCase, as well as cases made from genuine 3K carbon fiber. They are lightweight, durable, and offer a fresher alternative to the classic leather case. Depending on the model, they accommodate one or several cigars.

Mantis Ashtrays for Every Cigar

When it comes to ashtrays, Mantis moves between rugged practicality and eye-catching table pieces. The Flex models are made from heat-resistant silicone, withstand bumps and drops, and are ideal for the balcony or patio. Streamline and Mesa have a more sophisticated appearance and make greater use of geometric shapes.

This perfectly reflects the brand's overall design language: clean lines, bold colors, technical surfaces, and a distinctly futuristic touch.

Functional Cigar Accessories with Distinctive Design

Mantis is not trying to reinvent cigar smoking—and fortunately so, because a cigar needs neither an app nor a firmware update. Instead, the brand modernizes the tools that surround the experience. Its strength lies in combining practical ideas, striking design, and a product range that spans from everyday essentials to more luxurious pieces. A cutter may not become your next conversation partner, but it can certainly become a tool you remember long after making the cut.