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BMW Offline
#1 Posted: Tue, Dec 4 2001, 11:21 AM EST
Joined: 10-21-2000
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I used my new Xikar for the first time today on a Padron 2000. It cuts lke butter. I couldn't believe how easily it went through the cap. I had to check and make sure I was holding the cigar in the hole! I've read ya'lls comments and figured it was about time I broke down and got one. I'm sure glad I did, thanks.
Charlie Offline
#2 Posted: Tue, Dec 4 2001, 11:43 AM EST
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Best there is! I have had this one for over a year. It is my second Xikar. Charlie
BMW Offline
#3 Posted: Tue, Dec 4 2001, 12:13 PM EST
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Did you loose the 1st one? After using the Xikar, anything else is equal to bitting it off, LOL. Barry
delarob Offline
#4 Posted: Tue, Dec 4 2001, 4:42 PM EST
Joined: 06-28-2001
Posts: 5,318
I have 2. One I bought, the other given. The blades seem to be the same, so there seems to be no reason to buy another, other than to have the different styles. Correct me if I am wrong.
Charlie Offline
#5 Posted: Wed, Dec 5 2001, 3:26 AM EST
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I lost my first one, or it was stolen! Charlie
mtsheron Offline
#6 Posted: Wed, Dec 5 2001, 4:27 PM EST
Joined: 04-29-2000
Posts: 528
Like I have been saying for about a year............hands down the best cigar cutter made. And quite a beautiful shape. If you go to their web site you can get the pouch sent to you for free!!!!
Slimboli Offline
#7 Posted: Sat, Dec 8 2001, 10:42 AM EST
Joined: 07-09-2000
Posts: 16,139
I've got two of the Xi2's. These cutters (made in Solingen, Germany) have blades hardened to a Rockwell C rating of 56. The result is the hardest, sharpest blade they claim you can buy. The body retains the classic XIKAR shape and features a lightweight nylon fiberglass composite in metallic colors including blue, green, gray, burgundy (flat) and now, black.

The earlier Xi has an aluminum body that encases HRC50 stainless steel blades ...

Personally ... I never use my Xikar's much. Too awkward for me. I prefer the Palio cutter, wich was made by a company that designs and manufactures surgical equipment. Far superior in my opinion ... you can cut thin slices off with such precision, they look like miniature redwood stepping rounds ...
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