Recommend a V-cutter

[nc_6789]

Couldn't find anything particularly focused on V-cutters so if this exists please feel free to point me there and I'll delete, but I'm looking for a decent V-cutter that is in the lower range of prices as I don't necessarily "need" one and with the wedding around the corner my fiancé won't be to happy with me spending extra on "nonsense" lmao.

Any advice/opinions are appreciated!

Thanks

 

[JordanDrew]

Colibri makes one that runs about $25 and Xikar has one for about $30. It you want a quality cutter with a warranty I would go with one of those.
If that is above what you are thinking, you can buy a bunch of cheapies for like 3 bucks a piece. Personally that is the kind I have. I don't use it a whole lot, but it has held up nicely for a $3 dollar cutter.

 

[bostoneo]

Colibri hands down over Xikar. I found the xikar one is too shallow and doesn't make the proper cut sometimes.

 

[memphsdad]

I have the Xikar and have zero issues with it, use it all the time.

 

[navyvet]

Alot of the v - cutters are to shallow look around before you buy here's one that is good https://www.famous-smoke.com/hardwood+v+cutter/item+15669

 

[JordanDrew]

Alot of the v - cutters are to shallow look around before you buy here's one that is good https://www.famous-smoke.com/hardwood v cutter/item 15669

That just looks sweet!

 

[Mossome]

I just use a $4 cheap one I bought at a B&M. I use it 99% of the time, and have had no problems with it. I would suggest going that route first. If you like it, fine. If not, you're only out a few bucks.

 

[OldSkoolTarHeel]

I have both a Xikar and a Colibri V-cutter. I use the Xikar one more often though. The only time I ever have a problem with the Xikar is when I use it on a Padron for some reason, always cracks the cap. That being said, other than than they are both great, and as said earlier, the Colibri is a much deeper V.

 

[Hamm]

I just use a $4 cheap one I bought at a B&M. I use it 99% of the time, and have had no problems with it. I would suggest going that route first. If you like it, fine. If not, you're only out a few bucks.

This. I picked one up from a cigar shop. I think it was $1.99 or possibly 2.99. Worked great for over a year. Then I lost it. Need to go back and pick up another one.

 

[nc_6789]

Hmmmm alright I may try a real cheapie first, and then if it's crap purchase a better one...I was thinking that the cheapies may ruin a stick but if you've had luck I'll trust your judgement

 

[Jesse]

Yeah, go with the cheap ones. I bought some off of ebay for like $3 with free shipping and they are working great. The one from Famous is too shallow and didn't last very long, only about 6 months for me and then fell apart.

 

[Rupe]

I don't V-cut near as much as I used to but when I do I use this one that I bought from Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001Z5HH3M?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

$3.68 plus free shipping and it still works like a champ after 4 years of use! I've been VERY happy with it.

I have a Xikar but I don't use it because it cuts too shallow. I haven't tried the Colibri so I can't speak to that one.

 

[ckay]

I have a Xikar, my friend has a Colibri. I like the Colibri much better. It is a deeper V.

 

[Joe Bloggs]

Do V cuts really make a diff?

 

[HavanaJ]

I generally would recommend Xikar over Colibri, however for V-Cutter, Colibri seems to have a better V-Cutter option, it's pretty heavy weight. Whereas, the Xikar is a keychain model.

 

[ckay]

Do V cuts really make a diff?

It's a fool proof cut

 

[Mossome]

Do V cuts really make a diff?

Some people say it changes the flavor, although I've never noticed it. I use a V because, since it keeps the cap mostly intact, it almost eliminates your cigar unraveling on you.

 

[Cigary43]

Alot of the v - cutters are to shallow look around before you buy here's one that is good https://www.famous-smoke.com/hardwood v cutter/item 15669

This is a "copy" of the Boston V Cutter which is called. ..Lil Guy...which I bought 12 years ago and at that time cost $100..which was worth it because it cuts the same today as it did when I bought it...perfect. I also bought the copy and it lost its ability to cut after just a few months. ..one gets what they pay for. Incidentally the Lil Guy has a lifetime warranty. ...and the "cats eye" cut is the best of any out there.
The tabletop Boston Cutter was something I used at a B&M in Framingham, MA....Watch City Cigar...loved it so much that I bought it as well in 1998 to the tune...wait for it...$750!!! Yeah, that's when I had some extra money to burn but I swear this cutter is amazing...4 notches for straight cuts up to a 60 RG and and 2 other Cats Eye cuts...large and small. I bought the Lil Guy a few years later because I wanted a unit to travel with. This hobby has broken me!!!

 

[SmokinNukie]

I have the Colibri, the fake Lil Guy and the cheapo plastic ones.

I prefer the Colibri, but it is heavy and the rubberized surfaces don't hold up over time. The tiny screws have also come loose on me and I had to locktite them in place.

The fake Lil Guy is a tank. I have a couple of them. One I had to take apart and clean out some wood edges from the block with a file as it wasn't quite right. The only problem with this one is that it's a little hard to clean out the cut piece. A golf tee works great to push it out.

Either way, you can't go wrong with the end result.

 

[nc_6789]

I don't V-cut near as much as I used to but when I do I use this one that I bought from Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001Z5HH3M?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

$3.68 plus free shipping and it still works like a champ after 4 years of use! I've been VERY happy with it.

I have a Xikar but I don't use it because it cuts too shallow. I haven't tried the Colibri so I can't speak to that one.

Thanks brother!!