Need a new guillotine cutter

[jasonsbeer]

My el cheapo cutter has turned into more of a smasher. Any thoughts or recommendations on a new cutter in the $40 or less range?

 

[apnutter]

Like the palio but bought a Xikar Xi2 since my palio is being replaced. I doubt I use the palio once I get it back. Love the Xi2!

 

[samb]

Go with the Xikar!

 

[CVAC085]

Any of the Xikar line cutters are the best. They stand behind their products 110% and the customer service is on point. Check out amazon, Cigars International, Famous Smoke or any of the other retailers as well. I'm sure they have deals on Xikar products. I'd always recommend their products to friends. Yes their price is a bit much, but I rather see them pay a little more now and have the piece of mind knowing they have a quality product over something cheaper. Then down the road I find out they have to go back to buy another at a later time because something broke and not able to be repaired.

 

[JusBlaze]

I got the Cuban crafters perfect cutter for $12 on eBay. Lifetime guarantee. Love it!

 

[multi-useless]

I love my Xikar X8. Got it on fleabay for about $20. After at least 1,000 cuts, the blade edge looks a little rough, but it still makes a perfect cut.

 

[Penny]

Scored this on ebay $25.

 

[jasonsbeer]

Thanks for the info, everyone. I'm liking the Xikar Xi2 and they can be had for reasonable prices.

 

[EHV]

Thanks for the info, everyone. I'm liking the Xikar Xi2 and they can be had for reasonable prices.

Solid choice. I've been using mine for 2 years and very happy

 

[StogieNinja]

In order of preference:

1. Xikar ZX Ultra-slim in Carbon Fiber - perfect cut every time, and thin enough to fit at the end of a 10ct Herfador or under the bottom foam of a 5ct Herfador. Never had a bad cut.

2. Xikar Xi3 - feels good in the hand, and a great cut every time.

3. Cuban Crafters Perfect Cutter - you won't find a better deal. Solid construction, lifetime guarantee, sharp blades, and very inexpensive.

 

[luckysaturn13]

I like the xikar but the colbri cutters work great and cost less than 20

 

[SouthernerInSask]

Ive had a Xi1 for over5 years now, its been through hell & still performs great. Xi2 is the backup

They stand behind their products 110% and the customer service is on point.

this is truth!

 

[ChiefIlliniwek]

Xikar Xi1 for me. I've got the CC Perfect Cutter, and I think I've used it twice since I got it six months ago.

Of course you could just get a V-cutter and you'll never look back.

 

[herfdog]

I sharpened my old cutter last week and it works like a champ again.

 

[jasonsbeer]

I sharpened my old cutter last week and it works like a champ again.

That's an idea...I would have to look at it and see how to take it apart.

 

[herfdog]

That's an idea...I would have to look at it and see how to take it apart.

Mine was screwed together. Unscrewing it revealed both blades. It took longer to put back together than to sharpen both blades and it makes a world of difference

 

[chrishorsley13]

You can't really go wrong with Xikar. Best warranty in the biz and that goes for all Thier accessories

 

[bassboat]

I received a C.C. Perfecto cutter last week. Nice, heavy ground stainless steel... but none of the edges were eased properly. Dang near sliced my fingers all up, until I dug out the Dremel. Love it now.