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laxman Offline
#1 Posted: Tue, Jan 28 2003, 8:26 AM EST
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I recently lost a cheapie, black double bladed cutter (the same one they sell here on C-Bid in two packs http://www.cigarbid.com/...ion/lot.cfm?lotID=91415 )

So..now I'm in the market for a new cutter. Are any of the pricey models significantly better than the double bladed guillotine like the one linked to above? The Zino Davidoff, or the Xikar series?

Anyone...help?!

Thanks

Adam
jreddoch Offline
#2 Posted: Tue, Jan 28 2003, 8:35 AM EST
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Xikars are great. Wonderful customer service. If the cutter gets dull you can send it to them and they'll sharpen it. The best cutter I've ever used though is the Swiss Army Knife Cutter.
Lowman Offline
#3 Posted: Tue, Jan 28 2003, 8:36 AM EST
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The Xikar's are really good. Not cheap though..

http://www.xikar.com/main.asp

Low
Danny Offline
#4 Posted: Tue, Jan 28 2003, 8:36 AM EST
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if you register the warranty for the Xicar online, they send you a free leather pouch for it.
octowings Offline
#5 Posted: Tue, Jan 28 2003, 8:37 AM EST
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I purchased a Xikar over a year ago and it's still in perfect condition. I cut at least two cigars a day with it. I do put a drop of oil in it once every four months. If you buy one, go the the Xikar website and fill in the warranty information. They will send you a free leather case.

Love My Xikar,
octo
Charlie Offline
#6 Posted: Tue, Jan 28 2003, 9:01 AM EST
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XiKar, simply the best!!!

Charlie
laxman Offline
#7 Posted: Tue, Jan 28 2003, 9:02 AM EST
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Is the only difference between the Xi and the Xi2 the plastic versus metal handle? Are the blades the same?

Adam
DrMaddVibe Offline
#8 Posted: Tue, Jan 28 2003, 9:03 AM EST
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I own the Xikar cutter and punch. You can't go wrong. If you're going to spend a lot of money on a premium cigar why would you use a cheap cutter on it?
cwilhelmi Offline
#9 Posted: Tue, Jan 28 2003, 9:07 AM EST
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I never received my free leather case, even though I registered.

A new cutter I recently won has been working really well, it's called perfect cut, and it does deliver a great cut. We'll see how long it keeps producing "perfect cuts"....
plabonte Offline
#10 Posted: Tue, Jan 28 2003, 9:17 AM EST
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Thanks for the info Danny. I just registered mine so we will see if I get the case.

I don't have a lot of experience with cutters. I had just been using the cheapos. I traded on a different board and got a Xikar X1 I believe. I love it.
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#11 Posted: Tue, Jan 28 2003, 9:21 AM EST
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don't you guys watch colombo?
smithbw Offline
#12 Posted: Tue, Jan 28 2003, 9:26 AM EST
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Yeah, Rick - teeth are great and can be used. As a matter of fact, I believe that I have done that a time or two myself.

I have tried many different shapes, sizes, and styles, however, the best cutter IMHO is the Xikar - by far!

Regards,


B
Charlie Offline
#13 Posted: Tue, Jan 28 2003, 9:29 AM EST
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In answer to question regarding blades! yes they are the same!

Charlie
jd1 Offline
#14 Posted: Tue, Jan 28 2003, 9:39 AM EST
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I have the Prometheus cutter I won here at Cbid, and it's cutting as good now as when new.
xibbumbero Offline
#15 Posted: Tue, Jan 28 2003, 9:45 AM EST
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Xikarl is a good cutter with an occasional bad cut. The Xikar2 with the plastic body are IMO,a cheap imitation of the metal body Xikar.
My preferance is the Zino single guillotine metal body cutter. I've never had a bad cut and it's very compact. X
huskey Offline
#16 Posted: Tue, Jan 28 2003, 10:41 AM EST
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I used to use a cheapie double bladed cutter but have since been swayed to the dark side. I now use a cheapie
punch except on pyramids and torps.

I have a cheapie guillotine, punch and lighter all purchased here in every desk, glove box, and shaving kit. Even in my sons baseball bat bag just in case.

Clark
jjohnson28 Offline
#17 Posted: Tue, Jan 28 2003, 10:58 AM EST
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I have both an Xikar and a Swiss Army Knife Cutter and love them both.Got the SAK a red one here for like $19 a steal!
Mr.Mean Offline
#18 Posted: Tue, Jan 28 2003, 11:12 AM EST
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SAK for me. No problems with the larger ring guage stuff out there.
Charlie Offline
#19 Posted: Tue, Jan 28 2003, 11:31 AM EST
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Like Huskey, I have cutters stored everywhere, glove box of cars, golf bags, in garage, on patio, but when I really want to make a great cut, its XiKar for me!!

Charlie
emgjet Offline
#20 Posted: Tue, Jan 28 2003, 12:10 PM EST
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Agree with everyone above, and though I've tried my teeth, punchers, V cutters, scissors, knives and a paper clip, I love my Xikar.
For a nice cut especially for a Primo...it has to be my Xikar...great warranty too( see their website).
In fact, thanks for reminding me, I'm in the market for another one...for a spare.
Ed
Smoker06 Offline
#21 Posted: Tue, Jan 28 2003, 12:17 PM EST
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I've got a SAK, a Zino, and a Xikar Xi. Personally, they all work great. The Zino and the Xikar will produce a perfect cut ever time. With the SAK it's easy to get a ragged cut if you aren't steady. I use them all but like the Xikar best, but probably for aesthetic reasons.
gerber Offline
#22 Posted: Tue, Jan 28 2003, 1:31 PM EST
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Although I use a variety of cutters for various sizes and moods, one I enjoy is an odd thingamagig I bought online: the Dr. Cutter, which is an electric cutter that makes a very precise, surgical cut. And no bits of tobacco or wrapper hanging on the end after cutting. Definitely a gimmick, but it does work very well.
redneck1 Offline
#23 Posted: Tue, Jan 28 2003, 3:10 PM EST
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I've got a Zikar, Stackhouse and a Ricks.

The Zicar is Ok but was expensive, $55.00. I get a rounded cut from it sometimes on larger cigars and it won't handle anything much larger than a Padron 3000. It mostly stays at home. To me it's more of a novelty.

The Stackhouse is a good no frills $9.00 cutter. Cuts straight and true everytime and handles everything I cut nicely. It stays in the console of my pickup and gets used on trips and bowling nite.

Ricks was gifted to me by Rickamaven over a year ago. It is the plastic disposable razor type and has the name Ricks on the side. Haven't got all the use out of it. I keep it at work.

jgjam Offline
#24 Posted: Tue, Jan 28 2003, 3:54 PM EST
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Can't go wrong with the Xicar... have the redwood handle and it has a really weight and feel when cutting a cigar... just hope I never cut my finger off when I'm playing with it in my pocket... or cut something else off! LOL

John
efm Offline
#25 Posted: Tue, Jan 28 2003, 6:01 PM EST
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Cutter? Dang, I just figured out why all my cigars draw so hard.
RknRmnd Offline
#26 Posted: Tue, Jan 28 2003, 6:30 PM EST
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Law, have several different kinds of cutters from single blades, sissors, to the one mentioned that you lost out on and many others, some gifted to me and others bought. Xikar makes a great one and always stood behind by Xikar Customer Service. The inexpensive one mentioned is great for your travel or in car, etc.. and $6.00 for 2 is hard to beat.
RJ
RknRmnd Offline
#27 Posted: Tue, Jan 28 2003, 6:32 PM EST
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Sorry Laxman!
the night gets to me sometimes.. :o)
digdug77 Offline
#28 Posted: Wed, Jan 29 2003, 12:17 AM EST
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Adam, lady and gents-

Just to throw my 2 cents in...

I have used: 1 blade, 2 blade(Xikars and generics), v-cuts, punches, cigar scissors, regular scissors, teeth, knives, and anything else sharp that was handy when I was trying to "cut" my cigars (I even used the mouth of an open can of beer once)...but IMHO the best cutter I have used is the SAK. I have been using it for only about 3 months, but it cuts tobacco like butter. The only ragged cut I have had so far was when I sneezed during the cutting operation.

JJ - The Imposter
Lowman Offline
#29 Posted: Wed, Jan 29 2003, 3:39 AM EST
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Which SAK cutter is everyone reving about? The ones I see on CI are in a folding knife. Is that the one or do they make just a cigar cutter??

Low
bud451 Offline
#30 Posted: Wed, Jan 29 2003, 3:44 AM EST
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I won the stainless model with the leather inlay for $28. Well worth it IMHO. Very well made and cuts great.
digdug77 Offline
#31 Posted: Wed, Jan 29 2003, 4:06 AM EST
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Yup thats the on...built into the folding knife. Nothing cheap about it either. Rock solid design.


JJ - The Imposter
laxman Offline
#32 Posted: Wed, Jan 29 2003, 6:02 AM EST
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Wow--didn't expect such a response. I appreciate all the opinions and thoughts on various cutters. Still trying to figure out what to get...will update when I purchase something though!

Adam
Charlie Offline
#33 Posted: Wed, Jan 29 2003, 8:08 AM EST
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Well, if it were me and I had made this post no doubt in my mind what to buy.........XiKar! Seems to be odds on favorite!

Charlie
laxman Offline
#34 Posted: Wed, Jan 29 2003, 8:46 AM EST
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Well...I am seriously considering buying the Xikar. But now the question is...which one the Xi or the Xi2 (the Xi3 isn't my thing--not worth the money) Does the Xi's metal body have a noticeable advantage over the Xi2?

Adam
huttman78 Offline
#35 Posted: Wed, Jan 29 2003, 9:40 AM EST
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Got a Xicar over a year ago, got the leather pouch too. The thing cuts like brand new still and it's fun to have your friends stick thier fingers in there when they are drunk. Just clean the blade after each finger, the cigars will taste funny if not done properly.
cayman2b Offline
#36 Posted: Wed, Jan 29 2003, 3:01 PM EST
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Been using a Xikar for years.. love it !!

Then I got a SAK here for $19 clams after Slim's
ranting post...

The Xikar's getting rusty.. get a SAK
Cayman
southernsupreme Offline
#37 Posted: Wed, Jan 29 2003, 4:43 PM EST
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I use a punch..works best for me.

Tony
Tobasco Offline
#38 Posted: Wed, Jan 29 2003, 6:45 PM EST
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BIGBLUEDRUMMER, I resently lost ANOTHER cutter! I went to a punch cutter I had. I use it a lot now. I've replaced my guillotine cutter, but use the punch.

Ive tried the swiss cigar knife cutter too! It has a very good quality feel & makes a beautiful cut. Claims to do thousands of cuts & stays sharp!

Mag
jamesconnors Offline
#39 Posted: Wed, Jan 29 2003, 6:48 PM EST
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i have a colibri ceo lighter with a built in cutter... real nice lighter 175$$ cutter works great any body else have experience with the colibri cutters?
pgatour00 Offline
#40 Posted: Thu, Jan 30 2003, 3:29 PM EST
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Yeah yeah yeah! igot you colibris and your Xicars, but I don't use em!! Nope! just a rusty old spackling knife..The residual acidic and probably poisonous dried up paint, acetone, puddy and rust adds to the earthy and woody flavor of my Partagas Black Labels.

Just lay the gar on the workbench and give it a wack and your all set!

-RT
jjohnson28 Offline
#41 Posted: Thu, Jan 30 2003, 8:02 PM EST
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SAK vs Xikar:The SAK is way cool for outdoor/camping and such as you have a decent ? poket knife,bottle opener and can opener right in your pocket + a usable,almost perfect screwdriver to adjust that the finicky lighter.I have the plastic Xikar and love it,also Xikar is limetime Guaranteed for sharpening.
I'd buy both...
laxman Offline
#42 Posted: Sat, Feb 15 2003, 2:54 PM EST
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Sorry to bring back an old thread, but I just wanted to update everyone on what I decided on. I bought a Xikar Xi1 cutter in titanium, and my initials are getting engraved on it. Pretty snazzy huh? I expect it to come in next week.

Adam
Eggman Offline
#43 Posted: Tue, Feb 18 2003, 4:05 AM EST
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I bought an electric cutter some months ago and love it. Anyone else seen or used one of these desk jobs?

eggman
Homebrew Offline
#44 Posted: Tue, Feb 18 2003, 5:13 AM EST
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An exchange student from the DR, laughed at my cutter, hand then showed ne how she moistened the cap with her mouth and sucked the cap off. We will be married in 2 weeks:-) God I LOVE that girl:-) She smoked cigars too :-) Wouldn't trade her for all of the cutters in the world :-)
CulleyJC52 Offline
#45 Posted: Tue, Feb 18 2003, 3:40 PM EST
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Here's something a little different, I have friend that is fireman, used his surgical scissors, could not believe how sharp and smooth they worked. Now trying to get my own pair. Why do they call scissors a pair?????????
rookie139 Offline
#46 Posted: Tue, Feb 18 2003, 4:01 PM EST
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Xikars are great cutters..You really can't go wrong..I also have one of those desktop DR Matchless electric cutters (Very cool) but IMHO no one here named the best cutter available: Palio!...I used to swear by Xikar but when I used a friend's Palio (also has a lifetime warranty, same as Xikar), I was very impressed...I've had mine for about a year and it's perfect!...Doesn't "grab" like Xikars sometimes do, causing a small tear in the wrapper...I haven't had a bad cut yet with my Palio!
rookie139 Offline
#47 Posted: Tue, Feb 18 2003, 4:03 PM EST
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...and I've owned every Xikar made (except for the newest one..the knife one...Owned the original Xikar, Xi2, and two of the Xi3s (rosewood AND rubber grips)
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#48 Posted: Wed, Feb 19 2003, 10:09 AM EST
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laxman

personally i prefer a band saw over a radial arm saw, it makes a cleaner cut and the cigar doesn't go flying out the back of the saw.
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#49 Posted: Wed, Feb 19 2003, 10:19 AM EST
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huskey

buy a box ofempty cartridges. the ones i bought from a gun shop cost about five bucks or less for 20. the cartridge is 2" long and about a drop less than 1/2 " in diameter.

the cartidge says, well it doesn't really talk, but stamped on the bottom is: r p 45-70 govt. i'm sure they have different sizes. sharpen the edge with your dremel or a belt sander.
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