I need a new cutter and as always, I’m conflicted...

[jhedrick83]

I love my Xikar V as well. I also like it because one side is concave and acts as an impromptu cigar rest.

[CitizenZero]

I love my Xikar V as well. I also like it because one side is concave and acts as an impromptu cigar rest.

I’m not gonna lie, those are the kind of features that get me to buy stuff tho. I’m a sucker for a multitasker.


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[jhedrick83]

I’m not gonna lie, those are the kind of features that get me to buy stuff tho. I’m a sucker for a multitasker.


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I am too. I tend to just keep it in my traveldor so that I have a cutter and a rest with me whenever I take cigars with me.

[chain_gang]

It's been a love and hate relationship with Xikar.

The hate - read here: https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/top...ink_source=app

The love:

I've been "experimenting" with my v-cutter and lighter. By "experimenting", I mean I just leave them outside with the hopes of them rusting away, becoming lock-jawed, and ultimately unusuable. They've been my subjects since the beginning of summer, and have seen much rain. Dude, these product are freakin BEASTS of metal. The lighter still blasts and the cutter cuts cuts like Cutter McCuttencutt (very well). I've noticed some red dust on the cutter, but I'm not sure if it's rust or just some good ol' dried tobacco juice.

I want these things dead, but the elements aren't doing it!

[CitizenZero]

It's been a love and hate relationship with Xikar.

The hate - read here: https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/top...ink_source=app

The love:

I've been "experimenting" with my v-cutter and lighter. By "experimenting", I mean I just leave them outside with the hopes of them rusting away, becoming lock-jawed, and ultimately unusuable. They've been my subjects since the beginning of summer, and have seen much rain. Dude, these product are freakin BEASTS of metal. The lighter still blasts and the cutter cuts cuts like Cutter McCuttencutt (very well). I've noticed some red dust on the cutter, but I'm not sure if it's rust or just some good ol' dried tobacco juice.

I want these things dead, but the elements aren't doing it!

I hear ol’ Cutter McCuttencutt cuts a mean cut so that’s saying somethin’.


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[Sticky B]

Xikar Pro Tip - find a really crappy looking one on ebay if you can. People won't bid much for it - but Xikar has a forever guarantee. Take to any dealer and they'll attempt to "fix" it. I got the Xi2 Carbon Fiber for I think $30 shipped, it was pretty mangled, on way to bend it back so that the springs etc would work anymore. Received a brand new one right on the spot.

As far as types/competitors go, I started with the Palio and Xikar x2, my buddy got the CC Perfect Cut - His perfect cut works as it should, but isn't the best cutter of the three. People love Palio, but I never really use it. The Xi2 was my go-to and still is if I need to completely slice a cigar off at any point, but since getting the XV V-Cutter it's been the only thing I reach for, every time.

[josh lucky 13]

Xikar Pro Tip - find a really crappy looking one on ebay if you can. People won't bid much for it - but Xikar has a forever guarantee. Take to any dealer and they'll attempt to "fix" it. I got the Xi2 Carbon Fiber for I think $30 shipped, it was pretty mangled, on way to bend it back so that the springs etc would work anymore. Received a brand new one right on the spot.

As far as types/competitors go, I started with the Palio and Xikar x2, my buddy got the CC Perfect Cut - His perfect cut works as it should, but isn't the best cutter of the three. People love Palio, but I never really use it. The Xi2 was my go-to and still is if I need to completely slice a cigar off at any point, but since getting the XV V-Cutter it's been the only thing I reach for, every time.

Xikar rma process has changed. Stores no longer try to fix or replace anymore you mail it to them and hope they send it back(my personal experience).

[josh lucky 13]

My 2 cents. Cheap cutters you get what you pay for but worth having a few. I have a small golf bag humi I keep 1 in there. I got another cheapie in the garage. If I fished I would keep 1 in tackle box. Emergency use only or if lost no big deal.

My primary cutter has been xikar, lighter too for that matter. The lifetime warranty was great but since they were bought out my beloved xikar axia was taken and replaced with a cheaper replacement in my opinion. For this reason I am done with xikar. I still have the punch on my key chain (8yo) I still use my xi2 (almost 11yrs old now)and my xikar v cut( 6yo). They work great no issues but I personally won't spend anymore on xikar.

Now I have more cutters and such than i need I remember years ago on another forum a debate over xikar and palio. I have not owned one but i used someones 1 time and liked it. I know many on here are colibri fans but i have no experience with them.

I think if you can try out a cutter before you buy would be ideal for you. But don't be afraid to spend for a good one because it should last you years as long as you don't lose it.

[CitizenZero]

My 2 cents. Cheap cutters you get what you pay for but worth having a few. I have a small golf bag humi I keep 1 in there. I got another cheapie in the garage. If I fished I would keep 1 in tackle box. Emergency use only or if lost no big deal.

My primary cutter has been xikar, lighter too for that matter. The lifetime warranty was great but since they were bought out my beloved xikar axia was taken and replaced with a cheaper replacement in my opinion. For this reason I am done with xikar. I still have the punch on my key chain (8yo) I still use my xi2 (almost 11yrs old now)and my xikar v cut( 6yo). They work great no issues but I personally won't spend anymore on xikar.

Now I have more cutters and such than i need I remember years ago on another forum a debate over xikar and palio. I have not owned one but i used someones 1 time and liked it. I know many on here are colibri fans but i have no experience with them.

I think if you can try out a cutter before you buy would be ideal for you. But don't be afraid to spend for a good one because it should last you years as long as you don't lose it.

That’s a bummer what happened to your Axia. I can’t bag on the cheapies too much because they’ve been serviceable in their duties but you’re right. You get what ya pay for. I like my little plastic one cause I can carry it in my wallet and I know a more expensive cutter probably won’t offer me that level of convenience but it’s getting to be about time to make the investment. Not that I have the money and even if I did, could justify spending it but this Mayan is Pablo Escobar-level dope. One style I haven’t seen mentioned and I’m curious if you have any experience with is the scissor style cutters. I like em cause it looks like it affords me a bit more visibility and control.


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[josh lucky 13]

That’s a bummer what happened to your Axia. I can’t bag on the cheapies too much because they’ve been serviceable in their duties but you’re right. You get what ya pay for. I like my little plastic one cause I can carry it in my wallet and I know a more expensive cutter probably won’t offer me that level of convenience but it’s getting to be about time to make the investment. Not that I have the money and even if I did, could justify spending it but this Mayan is Pablo Escobar-level dope. One style I haven’t seen mentioned and I’m curious if you have any experience with is the scissor style cutters. I like em cause it looks like it affords me a bit more visibility and control.


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That's what my xi2 is. Most xikar cutters are like that until the xo series which i have not used but seem bulkier to me which is why would you want that. I like the way they cut and you don't have to get that fancy. Now if your a baller you can go this route

https://scrimbyhutchstudio.com/

Or

https://www.cigarsinternational.com/...ascus/2007606/

But honestly the $40 to $50 cutters is what i have and works great. Sometimes you can find them cheaper on Craigslist or eBay.