[quote=tonygraz]They do have cutters that will only cut a minimal amount off the cap - one end is closed.

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Yep, I got one from Tatuaje at one of their visits years ago. Makes cutting any perajo easy and perfect every time. It can be used on perfectos but you need to make about 3-4 cuts on those.

I wondered how they would work on torpedo/perfecto tapered smokes. I usually just keep one cutter out. I’ve thought about buying one. Prolly won’t but I thought about it. I’ve seen em

[quote=tonygraz]They do have cutters that will only cut a minimal amount off the cap - one end is closed.

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CBid used to sell those single blade cutters but I haven’t looked to see if they still do.

Two things ...

1) check the humidity level in your humidor. Your sticks could be too moist. Do a salt test on you hygrometer to ensure it's accurate.

2) Get a new cutter. Xikars are always very good but they do get dull after a couple of years (and no - they don't sharpen them for free anymore but you CAN pay them to do it). I also have the Table Top Quad Cutter that is available here on cigarbid. It give a perfect depth of cut every time.