Benchmade Knife Co. has announced its latest cigar focused product: 381 Aller Fumée ($160).

For this cutter, Benchmade updated its existing 380 knife and created new design using a Richlite handle with a hole in it capable of fitting a 56 ring gauge cigar. The company says this is the first time it has used Richlite, a material made from layering recycled paper and then applying resin.

The 381, a follow-up to the 380, also includes a screwdriver tip, microbit slot, bottle opener, money clip and lanyard hole.

Benchmade’s website indicates the 381 Aller Fumée will go on sale the week of Dec. 9.

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