I need a good, quality cutter

[Monkey]

I've been smoking for a couple years now and to this point have just used the free cutters that came with starter kits and such. I'm thinking I want to invest in a good quality cutter that I will have for a long time. From all accounts a Xikar is what I'm looking for. Is there any significant difference between the Xi1, Xi2 and Xi3 cutters? So far as I can tell it's just a design thing but if anyone has any insight that'd be appreciated.

Anyone have any negative experience with Xikars or have any other suggestions for a cutter? I'm all for the consensus but I like to explore my options. Reccomendations for non-Xikar cutters would be appreciated too.

[tnlawyer]

Just buy a Cuban Crafters perfect cutter and be done with it.

[Shemp Jizzle]

Just buy a Cuban Crafters perfect cutter and be done with it.

No way, Go X8 all the way.

I been using it more then my beloved Xikar Multitool

[dj1340]

Xikar or Palio, can't go wrong with either one

[R1100RS]

Have had great experience with Xikar Cutters. Had an Xi3 (lost in the house fire) and more recently the VX v-cut (lost in the recent move). While we've had lousy luck keeping the dang things, they've been the best cutters we've had and will be replacing the Vcutter if we don't ever find it.

[Browns7213]

Cuban Crafters Perfect Cutter, any Palio or Xikar and you are golden.

[Monkey]

Just buy a Cuban Crafters perfect cutter and be done with it.

Those are the ones with a backplate so you don't have to set your cutter on a flat surface to get that nice cut right? Do they hold up pretty well? I've used a friend's a couple times (if it's the one I'm thinking of) and I really like the backplate. I just want to get a cutter I can keep for a while.

[Browns7213]

Here's my review of a Xikar, which I love, but its only for coordinated folks.

http://www.cigarbum.com/forum/showth...-Cutter-Review

[ky70]

I'm a xikar cutter fan (I have 6) and a palio cutter fan but my favorite/most used cutter is the Casseti. Very solid in hand and cuts as well as any cutter I have...and separates from the others in terms of looks.

[Deke]

Just buy a Cuban Crafters perfect cutter and be done with it.

I agree 100%. I don't really use anything else.