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

[CitizenZero]

I love my Xikar V as well. I also like it because one side is concave and acts as an impromptu cigar rest.

I’m not gonna lie, those are the kind of features that get me to buy stuff tho. I’m a sucker for a multitasker.


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[CitizenZero]

Yep - I'm a small RG, short cigar guy. Petit Coronas, Half Coronas, Quarter Churchill, 8th of ...... you get the point

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[jhedrick83]

I’m not gonna lie, those are the kind of features that get me to buy stuff tho. I’m a sucker for a multitasker.


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I am too. I tend to just keep it in my traveldor so that I have a cutter and a rest with me whenever I take cigars with me.

[chain_gang]

It's been a love and hate relationship with Xikar.

The hate - read here: https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/top...ink_source=app

The love:

I've been "experimenting" with my v-cutter and lighter. By "experimenting", I mean I just leave them outside with the hopes of them rusting away, becoming lock-jawed, and ultimately unusuable. They've been my subjects since the beginning of summer, and have seen much rain. Dude, these product are freakin BEASTS of metal. The lighter still blasts and the cutter cuts cuts like Cutter McCuttencutt (very well). I've noticed some red dust on the cutter, but I'm not sure if it's rust or just some good ol' dried tobacco juice.

I want these things dead, but the elements aren't doing it!

[CitizenZero]

It's been a love and hate relationship with Xikar.

The hate - read here: https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/top...ink_source=app

The love:

I've been "experimenting" with my v-cutter and lighter. By "experimenting", I mean I just leave them outside with the hopes of them rusting away, becoming lock-jawed, and ultimately unusuable. They've been my subjects since the beginning of summer, and have seen much rain. Dude, these product are freakin BEASTS of metal. The lighter still blasts and the cutter cuts cuts like Cutter McCuttencutt (very well). I've noticed some red dust on the cutter, but I'm not sure if it's rust or just some good ol' dried tobacco juice.

I want these things dead, but the elements aren't doing it!

I hear ol’ Cutter McCuttencutt cuts a mean cut so that’s saying somethin’.


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[josh lucky 13]

My 2 cents. Cheap cutters you get what you pay for but worth having a few. I have a small golf bag humi I keep 1 in there. I got another cheapie in the garage. If I fished I would keep 1 in tackle box. Emergency use only or if lost no big deal.

My primary cutter has been xikar, lighter too for that matter. The lifetime warranty was great but since they were bought out my beloved xikar axia was taken and replaced with a cheaper replacement in my opinion. For this reason I am done with xikar. I still have the punch on my key chain (8yo) I still use my xi2 (almost 11yrs old now)and my xikar v cut( 6yo). They work great no issues but I personally won't spend anymore on xikar.

Now I have more cutters and such than i need I remember years ago on another forum a debate over xikar and palio. I have not owned one but i used someones 1 time and liked it. I know many on here are colibri fans but i have no experience with them.

I think if you can try out a cutter before you buy would be ideal for you. But don't be afraid to spend for a good one because it should last you years as long as you don't lose it.

[CitizenZero]

My 2 cents. Cheap cutters you get what you pay for but worth having a few. I have a small golf bag humi I keep 1 in there. I got another cheapie in the garage. If I fished I would keep 1 in tackle box. Emergency use only or if lost no big deal.

My primary cutter has been xikar, lighter too for that matter. The lifetime warranty was great but since they were bought out my beloved xikar axia was taken and replaced with a cheaper replacement in my opinion. For this reason I am done with xikar. I still have the punch on my key chain (8yo) I still use my xi2 (almost 11yrs old now)and my xikar v cut( 6yo). They work great no issues but I personally won't spend anymore on xikar.

Now I have more cutters and such than i need I remember years ago on another forum a debate over xikar and palio. I have not owned one but i used someones 1 time and liked it. I know many on here are colibri fans but i have no experience with them.

I think if you can try out a cutter before you buy would be ideal for you. But don't be afraid to spend for a good one because it should last you years as long as you don't lose it.

That’s a bummer what happened to your Axia. I can’t bag on the cheapies too much because they’ve been serviceable in their duties but you’re right. You get what ya pay for. I like my little plastic one cause I can carry it in my wallet and I know a more expensive cutter probably won’t offer me that level of convenience but it’s getting to be about time to make the investment. Not that I have the money and even if I did, could justify spending it but this Mayan is Pablo Escobar-level dope. One style I haven’t seen mentioned and I’m curious if you have any experience with is the scissor style cutters. I like em cause it looks like it affords me a bit more visibility and control.


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[josh lucky 13]

That’s a bummer what happened to your Axia. I can’t bag on the cheapies too much because they’ve been serviceable in their duties but you’re right. You get what ya pay for. I like my little plastic one cause I can carry it in my wallet and I know a more expensive cutter probably won’t offer me that level of convenience but it’s getting to be about time to make the investment. Not that I have the money and even if I did, could justify spending it but this Mayan is Pablo Escobar-level dope. One style I haven’t seen mentioned and I’m curious if you have any experience with is the scissor style cutters. I like em cause it looks like it affords me a bit more visibility and control.


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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.

[Tombstone]

Sometimes you can find cigar branded XIkar cutters not advertised as a xikar at a better price. I know there was sons of anarchy one, a rocky patel one, and an Ave Maria one off the top of my head. You can tell they are Xikar based on the shape and work just as good usually for a fraction of the cost.

[SoCal gunner]

Single favorite pocket cutter is the xikar v-cut. The colibri is nice too, but the original xikar is so slim, light weight, acts as a rest, and still cuts great. I have a xikar series 2 v cut too, but imo, it cuts too deep and is bulky and heavy as hell.
I V-cut almost everything thing, but draw the line at perfectos, chisels, etc. So if there can only be one, then go with the Xikar xi series in the design/machoice. (and $) of your choice.

Look for sales on all the cigar sites, especially for unpopular colors. I also do what @Tombstone said and buy branded ones that are on sale (same cutter that says PDR will be much cheaper than one that says Padron).

Pic of my fav that Jesse and Sean referenced