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

[chain_gang]

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.

I could never get a gaudy Terminator or Matt Booth cutter - they're cool, just not my style. I do want to find a place that does customs for a future cutter so I can get my squadron logo and motto painted on it.

[josh lucky 13]

I could never get a gaudy Terminator or Matt Booth cutter - they're cool, just not my style. I do want to find a place that does customs for a future cutter so I can get my squadron logo and motto painted on it.

For something like that get a nice xi and go to an engraver. The xi are metal instead of the composite that the x2 are.

[Tombstone]

I could never get a gaudy Terminator or Matt Booth cutter - they're cool, just not my style. I do want to find a place that does customs for a future cutter so I can get my squadron logo and motto painted on it.

Did someone say Matt Booth cutters?

[Tombstone]

Sometimes you can find cigar branded XIkar cutters not advertised as a xikar at a better price. I know there was sons of anarchy one, a rocky patel one, and an Ave Maria one off the top of my head. You can tell they are Xikar based on the shape and work just as good usually for a fraction of the cost.

[SoCal gunner]

Single favorite pocket cutter is the xikar v-cut. The colibri is nice too, but the original xikar is so slim, light weight, acts as a rest, and still cuts great. I have a xikar series 2 v cut too, but imo, it cuts too deep and is bulky and heavy as hell.
I V-cut almost everything thing, but draw the line at perfectos, chisels, etc. So if there can only be one, then go with the Xikar xi series in the design/machoice. (and $) of your choice.

Look for sales on all the cigar sites, especially for unpopular colors. I also do what @Tombstone said and buy branded ones that are on sale (same cutter that says PDR will be much cheaper than one that says Padron).

Pic of my fav that Jesse and Sean referenced

[Brimy]

The Colibri V cut is legit!! I enjoyed every smoke I've cut with it. Too bad I lost that bitch.
The Xicar "teardrop" is a nice straight cut. My go to on a regular.

[Old Smokey]

I own 2 cutters, both straight cut. A Xicar V3 and an old Cuban Crafters Stainless Perfect Cutter. I really like them both, but the quality, strength and simplicity of the Perfect Cutter is why it gets the most use. I always always carry a super sharp switchblade knife that easily removes the cap on a cigar.

[CitizenZero]

I own 2 cutters, both straight cut. A Xicar V3 and an old Cuban Crafters Stainless Perfect Cutter. I really like them both, but the quality, strength and simplicity of the Perfect Cutter is why it gets the most use. I always always carry a super sharp switchblade knife that easily removes the cap on a cigar.

I used to have a Perfect Cutter from CC and I’m pretty sure I gave it away when I stepped away from the hobby and I’m super pissed at myself for doing it. Luckily I liked the kid I think I gave it to.


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[CitizenZero]

I own 2 cutters, both straight cut. A Xicar V3 and an old Cuban Crafters Stainless Perfect Cutter. I really like them both, but the quality, strength and simplicity of the Perfect Cutter is why it gets the most use. I always always carry a super sharp switchblade knife that easily removes the cap on a cigar.

I used to have a Perfect Cutter from CC and I’m pretty sure I gave it away when I stepped away from the hobby and I’m super pissed at myself for doing it. Luckily I liked the kid I think I gave it to.


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[WNYTONY]

I used to have a Perfect Cutter from CC and I’m pretty sure I gave it away when I stepped away from the hobby and I’m super pissed at myself for doing it. Luckily I liked the kid I think I gave it to.


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