Xikar cutter?
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I saw this on another board http://www.famous-smoke.com/cigars/search/stats.cfm/inum/20511
They also have some other samplers hidden somewhere on their site, but this one is on sale
They also have some other samplers hidden somewhere on their site, but this one is on sale
c10bonanza
Officially Clueless
I've been searching around, and about the cheapest I have been able to find a Xikar cutter (ebay xi2) was around $40 shipped.
Does anyone know of a cheaper source? Or, does anybody have a used one they would be willing to sell?
Does anyone know of a cheaper source? Or, does anybody have a used one they would be willing to sell?
Yes I did. I got it for $30 with a 4 cigar sampler. They seem to have that sale every other week. Sometimes $10 more with better cigars.c10bonanza said:
The cutter works great and I believe it's the same steel in all their cutters so the lower priced model cuts the same as the higher priced models. Don't forget the Xikars all have a lifetime warranty. I've already used it when I dropped mine on a marble floor and it came apart. I sent it back and they just replaced it with a new one. Great company!!! Great service!!! Oh and it also comes with a free leather case when you register on the xikar website. You can beat it for $30!
c10bonanza
Officially Clueless
Did you get the Olor Fuerte cigars sampler? How are those to smoke? I am a greenhorn when it comes to brands of cigars. Kinda like not knowing the difference between a Chevy and a Ford. (bad example, but thats all I got!)
I'll have to keep an eye out for this one...maybe in a few weeks!
I'll have to keep an eye out for this one...maybe in a few weeks!
I can't decide what to get. I don't wan to spend like $60 but I want a good cutter. Maybe somebody has one they want to sell or I will just keep using my cheapies. I like the palio cutter a lot too.... Oh the choices.
I think I will get this http://www.famous-smoke.com/cigars/search/stats.cfm/inum/18908
While it lasts. They had the same deal with Zino cigars for that price but that expired
While it lasts. They had the same deal with Zino cigars for that price but that expired
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I purchased an XI a few years ago and love it. It is still very sharp and cuts great, but takes a little getting used to. I think I paid around $32 on a group by that was ran on the old JR forum. I've heard nothing but great things about thier customer service as well. Top notch company with top notch products IMO.
The only problem I have with mine and feel free to chime in with advice. Is that after I clean it and lube it with Veg oil (ha ha), it gets gunked up and needs to be cleaned about every other week.
The only problem I have with mine and feel free to chime in with advice. Is that after I clean it and lube it with Veg oil (ha ha), it gets gunked up and needs to be cleaned about every other week.
I got an Xi2 from cbid for $21. It cuts well, the plastic is kinda cheaper than what I expected. The palio has a much nicer plastic, and the cut was cleaner. This seems to leave a crescent shape on the end of the cigar from where the blades meet. A lot nicer than my cheap cutter either way though!
Hey Josh I had the same issue with mine after the first bunch of cuts I made. I called customer service and they said when using the Xikar's to make the cutting action very swiftly. Don't do it slowly. Position the cigar and snap it closed quickly. Try it you should see a difference.
Yeah, I think I have to break it in a little. The motion isn't so smooth. One blade seems to move better than the other, but I think if I just keep using it then it will get bettter. I might pick up the palio at some point to have them both. Always handy to have another cutter within reach.jcgoldner said: