As Chasing Embers said, it can be kept lit with just wisps but it is also easier to stick between fingers and still be able to use hands and get stuff done. Also, it is easier to lay down for a bit and then come right back to.How do you keep cigar smoke out of your nose while smoking hands free?
If I'm on my tractor and I were to drop the cigar, well...... just loss of cigar. However, if I drop a pipe, that is a huge loss.