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

[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).