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

[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.

[chain_gang]

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.

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.

[josh lucky 13]

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.

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.

[Tombstone]

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.

Did someone say Matt Booth cutters?

[jhedrick83]

Did someone say Matt Booth cutters?

A real missed opportunity with that punch placement...

[Tombstone]

A real missed opportunity with that punch placement...

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

[allusred]

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

Or maybe a tap on the top would would move the cutter into the right fully exposed position?

[chain_gang]

Did someone say Matt Booth cutters?

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