What is a Blunt?

Blunt

Also: Blunt Wrap

A blunt is a marijuana roll made with hemp-based blunt wraps, tobacco wrappers, or hallowed-out cigars. They contain 1-2 grams of cannabis flower, compared to 0.5 - 1 grams of flower found in typical joints.

Blunts are a popular cannabis smoking product, created by rolling 1-2 grams of marijuana flower in either tobacco paper, a hollowed-out cigar, or hemp wrap. If you are purchasing a blunt from your local, state-licensed dispensary, these products will be almost exclusively wrapped in hemp paper. The result is a substantial, potent, and flavorful smoke that cannabis enthusiasts have been enjoying since the mid-1800s.¹

Cannabis enthusiast ingenuity knows no bounds, and it’s that very ingenuity that brought us blunts. The term "blunt" is believed to have originated in the early 1980s on the streets of New York City. At some point during that decade, someone thought to hollow out a Phillies cigar and put ground cannabis inside, giving canna-connoisseurs across the country a handy, discreet way of enjoying their marijuana. Because Philies already called their wider cigar a blunt, the name stuck in the marijuana world too.²

The amount of marijuana in a blunt can vary depending on its size and the preferences of the roller. On average, blunts can contain anywhere from 1-2 grams of marijuana flower, making them a more substantial option compared to joints.² If you’re worried about wasting that much cannabis before you get good at rolling, marijuana shake is a great option for you. It’s a budget-friendly form of cannabis that lets you get your practice in before you use your premium bud.
 

Blunt aficionados know choosing the right wrap is at the heart of the blunt experience. So, a blunt wrap refers to the wrapping material used to make a marijuana blunt. The wrap can be made from multiple tobacco leaves, a single leaf, herbal blends, flavored paper, or hemp. 

A blunt wrap can also be made from glass, and glass blunts (as they’re called) are reusable smoking devices that mimic the traditional blunt-smoking experience. Similarly to self-rolling, glass blunts put you in the power seat as you control how much cannabis goes in the blunt.
 

If you’re making your own blunts, maybe. Blunts made from cigarillos, cigars, or tobacco leaves may contain nicotine, for obvious reasons. When hollowing out a cigar shell to create a blunt, some traces of the tobacco may remain, which could contribute to the presence of nicotine in the smoke. 

However, if you’re purchasing blunts from a dispensary, there won’t be any nicotine in it. This is because, in most states, it’s actually illegal to combine tobacco and cannabis. Instead, dispensaries use pure hemp wraps or tobacco-free alternatives, allowing you to enjoy a nicotine-free blunt experience.

There are so many different ways to enjoy cannabis that it can get confusing! Here’s a quick guide on how blunts compare to other types of rolled flower.

Blunts and joints share similarities in that they both involve rolling cannabis for smoking, but they differ in the materials used to create them. As mentioned earlier, blunts are either rolled at home using cigar or cigarillo shells or by dispensaries using hemp leaves.² Joints, on the other hand, are typically rolled with thin rolling papers. This distinction in wrapping material may affect the flavor and overall smoking experience—especially because leaves of any kind will burn slower than rolling paper, creating a longer session to enjoy.

The main difference between blunts and spliffs is what’s inside. While spliffs are rolled using rolling paper, similar to joints, the contents contain a mix of marijuana and tobacco. Consumers can adjust the ratio of cannabis to tobacco, and spliffs usually have more tobacco than a blunt.

More questions about blunts? We’ve got more answers. Here are just a few we’ve given this week:

Can I roll my own blunts?

Yes, you can roll your own blunts at home. All you need is either hemp leaves, a hollowed-out cigar or cigarillo, or another rolling product of your choice, a grinder to prepare your marijuana, and some basic rolling skills. While it may take you a couple of tries to get the density and roll right, practice definitely makes perfect.
 

How much marijuana is in a blunt?

On average, blunts can contain anywhere from 1 to 2 (and sometimes more) grams of marijuana, making them a more substantial option compared to joints.² 
 

Are blunts stronger than pre-rolls?

The strength of a blunt or traditional pre-roll depends on the marijuana strain and the amount of cannabis used. Since blunts generally hold more marijuana, they tend to be stronger and more potent compared to pre-rolls.¹

In many dispensaries, you can find pre-rolled blunts, bringing the best of both worlds together—no at-home rolling and great cannabis. 

Purchasing Blunts 

Want to try blunts but without the work? There’s no arguing the convenience of ready-made blunts, and many dispensaries and cannabis retailers offer pre-rolled blunts in a variety of flavors and strains. However, if you enjoy the art of rolling and prefer customizing your smoking experience, you can purchase blunt wraps and cannabis to create your own unique blunts. Speak with one of our budtenders to find out more about blunts and how you can use them.