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    Hi Everyone, as mentioned in my introduction post, BOTL needs quite a bit of updating, patching and whatever else I might come across. Over the next few weekends BOTL may be unreachable on occasion as I do migrations or updates, etc. Just be patient - we'll be back! I'll generally try to keep these maintenances until later in the evenings.

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Ive gotta ask....

why pay $8 for a generic plastic guillotine cutter... (plus shipping).... like the one linked..

when a metal two blade cutter or reasonable manufacture (the colibri) can be had for $7 (plus shipping)?

Not saying that a plastic cutter wont get the job done...

but...



Also.. where are you hearing that XiKar is overrated? Not arguing the possibility.. so much as wondering who feels that way.. I think you would find plenty of people that will argue the merits of palio over XiKar.. or XiKar over Palio, etc.. but I have never heard anyone say the XiKar was not a top quality product.. with an excellent warranty, outstanding customer service, etc..
This. All of this.
 

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I'm gonna be honest about 90% of the time I use my personal pocket knife. Just keep it very sharp and you can cut around the cap and it pops right off. Plus I always have it on me.
 

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You guys are gonna laugh but the only cutters I seriously have are 2 of those Super cheap black ops lighters I got off cbid for 3 bucks when I ordered my first cigars. I should really upgrade ha
Nothing wrong with a $3 cutter if its getting the job done...

I usually keep a handful of them around as "giveaways" or to include in bombs when guys are without...

plastic cutters and a keychain punch are normally what I take with me when I travel.. if one breaks, gets lost, gets taken by an overzealous TSA agent, etc.. nothing to cry over.... its the same reason I keep a stash of cheap bic lighters on hand.. theyre not my preferred tool.. but sure are great to leave in the truck, put in a suitcase, etc.. and not worry about..
 

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I keep a carbon-fiber Xikar ZX in each of my travel herf-a-dors... they only run $26 on cbid. It's worth it to always have a super-sharp, reliable cutter on hand. I keep a Ronson JetLite and a Cuban Crafters Perfect cutter in my car at all times.

I don't travel much, but when I do, I take the CC and the Ronson. Cheap, reliable... and replaceable.
 
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I keep a carbon-fiber Xikar ZX in each of my travel herf-a-dors... they only run $26 on cbid. It's worth it to always have a super-sharp, reliable cutter on hand. I keep a Ronson JetLite and a Cuban Crafters Perfect cutter in my car at all times.

I don't travel much, but when I do, I take the CC and the Ronson. Cheap, reliable... and replaceable.
Yea, I keep a Ronson jetlite and a soft flame in all my work jackets. Nothings worse than cutting a cigar and not having something to light it with
 

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Can't go wrong with a Palio in terms of quality, price, and free sharpening and/or replacement for life....They really stand behind their product
 

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Well glad this thread popped up. Haven't been able to find either of my xikars in a few days. :( guess I'll try grab a Palio next time I go on shopping spree since everyone seems so find of them.
 

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Well glad this thread popped up. Haven't been able to find either of my xikars in a few days. :( guess I'll try grab a Palio next time I go on shopping spree since everyone seems so find of them.
I like the Palio, but prefer the Xikar.
 

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Well glad this thread popped up. Haven't been able to find either of my xikars in a few days. :( guess I'll try grab a Palio next time I go on shopping spree since everyone seems so find of them.
I like the Palio, but prefer the Xikar.
I had, have a xikar room 101 and a xi 2 I love them dearly. Haven't been able to find the room 101 one in like a week and the xi2 since last night. Fml. They will probably turn up. They usually do. But until then I don't have anything but a punch or my knife lol. So now I get to go buy a Palio! That cao one looks like it will do the job!
 
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