What kind of cutter do you use?
- Thread starter WhiteLightning
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I don't think they exist any more. I tried doing some research to find one about a year ago, especially the Prometheus. One of our BOTL vendors was kind enough to tell me that he wasn't carrying them any more because their quality just wasn't there. I tried some mid-priced ones from Connecticut Valley Tobacco's ebay shop, and they sucked big time. I kept sending them back for replacement and finally got disgusted, gave up and took something else (I forget whether it was a refund or another accessory).
At one time V-notch cutters were very popular, and you had a huge variety of reasonably priced, good cutters from which to choose. Lately, I have given up and switched to a Palio, which I love. I don't miss the notch cut any more.
Diehard Xikar fan.
rick12string
Caught in the Crossfire
I posted this in another thread but I'm not sure how to link to it or if you can so here it is again.
If you like a punch cutter, try the Xikar Wolf Double Punch. I bought one from my local cigar shop for $19.95. The larger of the two punches on it (42 ring gauge) makes a large hole which opens a 50 ring cigar just about as much as a double G gutter would. Check out this link to Cigar Extras.com. It has a good picture of the cutter. Ive seen it on other sites also and you may be able to find it on sale. I also have a standard bullet punch and the cutter on that one fits inside the smaller of the two cutters on this double punch. It makes a nice size hole and may be what youre looking for. I use double G cutters and this one. Like them both.
http://www.cigarextras.com/index.asp...ROD&ProdID=284
WhiteLightning
This is WhiteLightning!
Sounds like a good reason to burn one.:smokingbo
I have a Zino double blade guillotine I use at home and probably a dozen cheapies floating around in jackets, the glove box, etc.
I primarily use a Palio but if I get some thing the Palio can't chomp I use a Colibri Hobnail cutter its not as solid as the palio but has a huge mouth. I also have a punch for when I don't feel like a straight cut.
Edit: Here's a punch I've been wanting to get:
http://www.cigarworld.de/shop/detail.php4?artnr=02002206&PHPSESSID=oa0cb6ulhck0t0e8l6ogdsk083&ShopID=cigarworld_en
if posting the site breaks any rules here I apologise in advance kindly remove the link if its so.
Edit: Here's a punch I've been wanting to get:
http://www.cigarworld.de/shop/detail.php4?artnr=02002206&PHPSESSID=oa0cb6ulhck0t0e8l6ogdsk083&ShopID=cigarworld_en
if posting the site breaks any rules here I apologise in advance kindly remove the link if its so.
xikar cutter...xikar punch
My favorite is a cutter that was a freebie. My local had a Cusano event and they were giving away a cutter that had a block on it. I don't know how many of you have seen this but it takes just the right amount of the cap off by blocking the cigar from being put in too far.
When I lend this to anyone, I have to keep a good eye on it. I'm thinking of attaching a hubcap to it.
When I lend this to anyone, I have to keep a good eye on it. I'm thinking of attaching a hubcap to it.
Mean Sardine. I'll have to check that out. Thanks.
And it's made by Xikar, no less. Nice find.