Cutter Recommendation

Started by Chefjohn, 06/17/2018 06:40 AM

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Chefjohn

I currently have a cheap guillotine cutter. It cuts ok but want to get one hat cuts a bit better. Do you have any recommendations on type and brand of cutter?
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toby2

Xikar Xi1-Xi3 i bought my son the XO with ligher kit for Christmas and he likes the cutter. i've never used that one. i have hald a dozen Xi1's and they are good cutters. i use the four way table top one many of us have as well.

DonM

I have 2 Xikar Ultra thin cutters that I use the most, followed by a Xikar V cutter on occasion

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Chefjohn

I'm kind of liking the sound of the Xikar XI-1. I hear a lot of folks also like V cutters. Is there any advantage of a V cutter over a guillotine or visa versa?
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shakinghorizons

I like the Cuban crafters perfect cutter. I'm usually driving when I smoke, so it's easier to cut.

Chefjohn

Quoteshakinghorizons - 6/17/2018  10:57 AM

I like the Cuban crafters perfect cutter. I'm usually driving when I smoke, so it's easier to cut.

I like that one. Which size do you have?
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gitfiddl

Quoteshakinghorizons - 6/17/2018  10:57 AM

I like the Cuban crafters perfect cutter. I'm usually driving when I smoke, so it's easier to cut.

The resin CC Perfect cutter is only $10 they come with a lifetime guarantee, too.
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gitfiddl

QuoteChefjohn - 6/17/2018  11:18 AM

Quoteshakinghorizons - 6/17/2018  10:57 AM

I like the Cuban crafters perfect cutter. I'm usually driving when I smoke, so it's easier to cut.

I like that one. Which size do you have?

I've got the standard sized one, and I've used it on 60-ring cigars with no problem.
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ninfiction

I have a Xikar Xi, actually have 2 but really only use one almost exclusively. 4 years and counting still cuts like a champ.
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c9belayer

I really like the kind that has a little "stop" on one side. It only allows 1/8" of the cigar foot to be cut at any one time - a handy feature for klutzes like me. Here's a sample: https://www.amazon.com/Cigar-Cutter-Cuban-Crafters-Perfect/dp/B003MAZ9YW/ (in fact this is one I've bought before.

I only wish I could find a cutter like this that can be dismantled for sharpening!
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Cfickter

I have a few Xikar Xi series (Red Wave, Granite, and Beechwood)
All are great.
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Quoteshakinghorizons - 6/17/2018  8:57 AM

I like the Cuban crafters perfect cutter. I'm usually driving when I smoke, so it's easier to cut.

I too love my Cuban Crafters. And for 10 bucks you can't go wrong.
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I agree with all these brothers but if your spending $7 to $10 on a good cigar a $10 to $50 cutter is well worth it I like all Xikar and Cuban Crafters products.
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yghost

Just ordered the Perfect Cutter too.
In the Xikar ranges, how is the Xi2  vs the Xi1 ?

Cfickter

All Xi Cutters feature 440C stainless steel blades with a Rockwell HRC 57 rating: they will cut a 54 ring gauge cigar in half. Depending on how much cap you cut, they will cut up to a 60 ring gauge cigar.  The differences between the Xi series is the bodies.  Xi1 are all aluminium, the Xi2 are  a lightweight, nylon-fiberglass composite and the Xi3 are some of the more exotics like carbon fibre, woods, and other metals
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Beegerply

Xikar Xi2 I've used for about 6 years now find it hard to change. Xikar has some of the best stuff for the price IMHO. :biggrin:
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yghost

Thanks! I might get a Xi2 at some point then!
As for V-cutters, any preferences between Xikar VX2 / Colibri V-Cut ?

Chefjohn

Is there any problems cutting a figurado with the Perfect Cut?
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gitfiddl

Quotec9belayer - 6/17/2018  4:31 PM

I really like the kind that has a little "stop" on one side. It only allows 1/8" of the cigar foot to be cut at any one time - a handy feature for klutzes like me. Here's a sample: https://www.amazon.com/Cigar-Cutter-Cuban-Crafters-Perfect/dp/B003MAZ9YW/ (in fact this is one I've bought before.

I only wish I could find a cutter like this that can be dismantled for sharpening!

If it gets dull, just send it back to Cuban Crafters!  It's got a lifetime warranty.
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yghost

Just got my Perfect Cutter yesterday, perfect first cut!
And they added a second cheap (plastic), but still with the backing, for the same price, nice!

wescat

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These, which used to be easy to find:   https://www.ebay.com/itm/Wolf-Cigar-Cutter-Bordeaux-Plastic-2-Finger-2-Solingen-Blades-New/323275664291?hash=item4b44bb2ba3:g:wPYAAOSwpkFY41t1

Which are made by these people:   https://www.wolfertz-gmbh.com/

They make some of the Xikar blades:   http://www.xikar.com/email/2006_german.html

Famous, CI, etc, all used to sell them. I have 4, 2 with backstops. Excellent cutters, I prefer them over my Xikar, Palio, fill-in-the-blank.
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Chefjohn

I got a Perfect Cutter and tried it out yesterday, awesome.
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shakinghorizons

I have had my perfect cutter for 10+ years now and still enjoy it.

Chefjohn

It's quite the piece of hardware. I think it was a good choice. A number of the guys here turned me on to it so I felt it was a good tool, one of many to follow I'm sure.
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