Best Cutters?

[Nickerson]

I was thinking my cigars may be under humidified because they have a tendency to crack when I cut. However I noticed my cutter was struggling a bit to make a cut. I'm using a Colibri at the moment. I used my buddies a few weeks ago and his was newer, and it cut through the cigar effortlessly. So they certainly dull over time. I've heard some companies claim theirs don't dull ever, but IDK.

Recommendations?

Also if anyone knows of a wide gauge punch cutter let me know!

 

[JNT]

I've used the Xikar X8 for about a year, and it still cuts great. If it dulls they say they'll replace it. Guess you cant go wrong with that.

 

[DOMD]

Palio...

Def worth checking out. Pretty low price point if you look around. Also I had a small problem with one and they took care of it quickly. I think they cut a little under 60 though.

 

[danthebugman]

Either Xikar or Palio are bound to be the most suggested cutters out there and really I think it comes down to preference. Either company has great customer service from what I've seen and both offer replacement guarantees. I personally have my eye on a camo Palio once my cheap o stops doing the trick.

Dan

 

[Soundwave13]

For the last six months - I find myself using the Tatuaje 'event' cutter (dummy-proof) - it just works great all the time, unless there is a pig tail or 'topedo-tip', then I use my Xikar cutter on my key-chain. My Palio has a layer of dust on it.

 

[Angry Bill]

Palio hands down the best

 

[gibbleguts]

I think there are many answers to this. I depends what kind of cutter you prefer. I have a xikar which while it cuts well I am not a fan of the narrow grip design of it. I do like my Palio as well it cuts beautifully and I do like the more traditional feel of the cutter. I think my favourite though is the wenger swiss army knife scissors, I also have a set of siglo scissors I like a lot. I like V cutters for some figurado's and my favourites tend to be the Xikar/wolf ones, a unique design that works well for me. There are also many great punch cutters if that is your preference. I had a colibri for a while which while it worked ok for the begining the blades did not stay sharp for very long. I find it funny that I have bought and used many different cutters I still have not found that I really only use one. I have them spread all over the place so it is usually which one is on hand and in times of need I have used my pocket knife or in worse times my finger nail without much detriment to the smoking experience. As a side note I also quite like the Drew Estates stupid proof cutters. They have a good heavy feel that I like and do a pretty good cut. If you know which one style you prefer do a little research and find the perfect one for you. There really are lots of good cutters out there.


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[pz93c]

When my cheap scissors finally dull, I think I'm going to go with Xikar folding scissors.

 

[hawaiian]

Same goes for me. I rotate the v cut, xikar, and punch depending on the mood. I didnt care for the palio too much and traded to a great bro here.

 

[thegoldenmackid]

I've got Palío, Xikar Xi3, Xikar XV, Wolf V-Cutter...

All the above are phenomenal cutters, but it's so much a personal preference. I can tell you the sharpest cutter I own is the Montecristo Signature cutter (traditional dual guillotine), also not a bad option.

 

[RHNewfie]

Palio gets my vote!

 

[Jfire]

Older Palio, year old Palio and Xikar in that order. (Palio changed the rail length a couple years ago, the shorter length I'm not a big fan of.)

 

[Ratbert]

My Xikar has been rocking on for better than 10 years now, so I have to endorse it. My Palio worked great for awhile, but then came apart and I can't seem to get it to go back together so that it wants to work. The pieces just sit in the drawer.

Might get a nice scissor cutter one day...

 

[Jadawin]

I have a Xikar XI2 and a Palio. Since I got my Palio about 4 years ago I havent touched my Xikar.

 

[Quantim0]

I really like my Xikar X8, I have an Xi3 that I barely use now.

I may try a Palio next time I'm at a shop that carries one.

 

[Fia]

I've used the Xikar X8 for about a year, and it still cuts great. If it dulls they say they'll replace it. Guess you cant go wrong with that.

Im biased but it has been my go to cutter the majority of the time lately!:cbig:

 

[Fia]

Same goes for me. I rotate the v cut, xikar, and punch depending on the mood. I didnt care for the palio too much and traded to a great bro here.

Which v cutter do you have?

 

[jwintosh]

1. xi3
2. palio

 

[SuperKrishna]

Xikar Metal V Cutter is my goto cutter. I have a Palio and Xikar MTX scissor that I use also.

 

[NCost]

Xikar Xi3