I need a new cutter and as always, I’m conflicted...

The Colibri V cut is legit!! I enjoyed every smoke I've cut with it. Too bad I lost that bitch.
The Xicar "teardrop" is a nice straight cut. My go to on a regular.

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Originally Posted by josh lucky 13

That's what my xi2 is. Most xikar cutters are like that until the xo series which i have not used but seem bulkier to me which is why would you want that. I like the way they cut and you don't have to get that fancy. Now if your a baller you can go this route

https://scrimbyhutchstudio.com/

Or

https://www.cigarsinternational.com/...ascus/2007606/

But honestly the $40 to $50 cutters is what i have and works great. Sometimes you can find them cheaper on Craigslist or eBay.

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I could never get a gaudy Terminator or Matt Booth cutter - they're cool, just not my style. I do want to find a place that does customs for a future cutter so I can get my squadron logo and motto painted on it.

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Originally Posted by chain_gang

I could never get a gaudy Terminator or Matt Booth cutter - they're cool, just not my style. I do want to find a place that does customs for a future cutter so I can get my squadron logo and motto painted on it.

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For something like that get a nice xi and go to an engraver. The xi are metal instead of the composite that the x2 are.

Xikar Pro Tip - find a really crappy looking one on ebay if you can. People won't bid much for it - but Xikar has a forever guarantee. Take to any dealer and they'll attempt to "fix" it. I got the Xi2 Carbon Fiber for I think $30 shipped, it was pretty mangled, on way to bend it back so that the springs etc would work anymore. Received a brand new one right on the spot.

As far as types/competitors go, I started with the Palio and Xikar x2, my buddy got the CC Perfect Cut - His perfect cut works as it should, but isn't the best cutter of the three. People love Palio, but I never really use it. The Xi2 was my go-to and still is if I need to completely slice a cigar off at any point, but since getting the XV V-Cutter it's been the only thing I reach for, every time.

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Originally Posted by chain_gang

I could never get a gaudy Terminator or Matt Booth cutter - they're cool, just not my style. I do want to find a place that does customs for a future cutter so I can get my squadron logo and motto painted on it.

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https://i.imgur.com/BeRWOZB.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/MVQKBXp.jpg

Did someone say Matt Booth cutters?

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Originally Posted by Sticky B

Xikar Pro Tip - find a really crappy looking one on ebay if you can. People won't bid much for it - but Xikar has a forever guarantee. Take to any dealer and they'll attempt to "fix" it. I got the Xi2 Carbon Fiber for I think $30 shipped, it was pretty mangled, on way to bend it back so that the springs etc would work anymore. Received a brand new one right on the spot.

As far as types/competitors go, I started with the Palio and Xikar x2, my buddy got the CC Perfect Cut - His perfect cut works as it should, but isn't the best cutter of the three. People love Palio, but I never really use it. The Xi2 was my go-to and still is if I need to completely slice a cigar off at any point, but since getting the XV V-Cutter it's been the only thing I reach for, every time.

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Xikar rma process has changed. Stores no longer try to fix or replace anymore you mail it to them and hope they send it back(my personal experience).

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Originally Posted by Tombstone

https://i.imgur.com/BeRWOZB.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/MVQKBXp.jpg

Did someone say Matt Booth cutters?

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A real missed opportunity with that punch placement...

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Originally Posted by jhedrick83

A real missed opportunity with that punch placement...

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I would love it if they move the punch....

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Originally Posted by Tombstone

https://i.imgur.com/BeRWOZB.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/MVQKBXp.jpg

Did someone say Matt Booth cutters?

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So that's what that was - a cutter. Figured it was some kinda figurine collectable.

I own 2 cutters, both straight cut. A Xicar V3 and an old Cuban Crafters Stainless Perfect Cutter. I really like them both, but the quality, strength and simplicity of the Perfect Cutter is why it gets the most use. I always always carry a super sharp switchblade knife that easily removes the cap on a cigar.