I need a good, quality cutter

[Monkey]

I've been smoking for a couple years now and to this point have just used the free cutters that came with starter kits and such. I'm thinking I want to invest in a good quality cutter that I will have for a long time. From all accounts a Xikar is what I'm looking for. Is there any significant difference between the Xi1, Xi2 and Xi3 cutters? So far as I can tell it's just a design thing but if anyone has any insight that'd be appreciated.

Anyone have any negative experience with Xikars or have any other suggestions for a cutter? I'm all for the consensus but I like to explore my options. Reccomendations for non-Xikar cutters would be appreciated too.

[tnlawyer]

Just buy a Cuban Crafters perfect cutter and be done with it.

[Shemp Jizzle]

Just buy a Cuban Crafters perfect cutter and be done with it.

No way, Go X8 all the way.

I been using it more then my beloved Xikar Multitool

[Monkey]

No way, Go X8 all the way.

I been using it more then my beloved Xikar Multitool

Is it just a price issue or do you prefer the X8 style over the teardrop Xi? Any differences in the cut or is it mostly a style preference?

[Shemp Jizzle]

Is it just a price issue or do you prefer the X8 style over the teardrop Xi? Any differences in the cut or is it mostly a style preference?

My first Xikar was the teardrop and i was in love with it till i used a friends MTX and fell in love with the multi so much that i traded in my teardrop for the Multi with has been my go to for the last 6 years but i recently bought a X8 for a knock around and boy does it cut butter smooth each and every time.

[JollyRogers]

No way, Go X8 all the way.

I been using it more then my beloved Xikar Multitool

I'll second praise for the X8, I've been very happy with mine! Also, Xikar offers a leather pouch when you register the product online

[Monkey]

I'll second praise for the X8, I've been very happy with mine! Also, Xikar offers a leather pouch when you register the product online

As transparent a tactic as that is it's really tempting. Pouches are cool. Maybe I'll get a CC for everyday use and a fancy Xikar (with pouch!) for when I want to impress tha ladeez.

[Monkey]

Just buy a Cuban Crafters perfect cutter and be done with it.

Those are the ones with a backplate so you don't have to set your cutter on a flat surface to get that nice cut right? Do they hold up pretty well? I've used a friend's a couple times (if it's the one I'm thinking of) and I really like the backplate. I just want to get a cutter I can keep for a while.

[Deke]

Those are the ones with a backplate so you don't have to set your cutter on a flat surface to get that nice cut right? Do they hold up pretty well? I've used a friend's a couple times (if it's the one I'm thinking of) and I really like the backplate. I just want to get a cutter I can keep for a while.

Correct. And they have a lifetime warranty, too. I have had one for over two years and it is still sharp.

[Monkey]

Correct. And they have a lifetime warranty, too. I have had one for over two years and it is still sharp.

Oh the lifetime warranty is nice. One of the reasons I was looking at the Xikars, that and the damned near universal praise they receive. I'm gonna have to look closer at the Cuban Crafters it seems.