Martin Kove Prodigal Son

With a cigar clenched in his teeth and an ice-cold glare, Martin Kove carved out one of cinema’s most memorable villains in The Karate Kid and Cobra Kai. Now, the man behind John Kreese steps out of the dojo and into the humidor with The Prodigal Son—a personal project that merges Kove’s decades-long love for cigars with his upcoming TV and comic book series of the same name.

Crafted at Tabacalera Jurarip in Tamboril, Dominican Republic, and developed in collaboration with Paul DiSilvio (La Casa Grande Cigars) and Sanj Patel (SP1014), The Prodigal Son comes in a single 6” x 52 toro size. While the blend remains undisclosed, the cigar is meant to reflect Kove’s dual nature (intense on screen, relaxed in reality), offering a profile that’s both grounded and quietly complex.

There’s no shortage of Hollywood tie-ins in the cigar world, but this one feels less like a vanity project and more like a veteran actor putting his signature on something meaningful. Whether you’re a fan of the films or just curious to see what Kreese would light up post-showdown, The Prodigal Son cigar invites you to take five, kick back, and smoke without mercy.