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Title: Need A V Cutter Recommendation
Post by: Chefjohn on 08/12/2018 02:05 PM
What is your determine factor as to when to use a V cutter over a guillotine or punch and can you recommend a good V cutter. I like the looks of both Colibrí and Xikar.
Title: Re: Need A V Cutter Recommendation
Post by: Cfickter on 08/12/2018 03:40 PM
Why the Xikar XV of course can even find them on C-Bid
Title: Re: Need A V Cutter Recommendation
Post by: Chefjohn on 08/12/2018 03:43 PM
QuoteCfickter - 8/12/2018  4:40 PM

Why the Xikar XV of course can even find them on C-Bid

Thanks Chuck. I am pretty decided on Xikar.
Title: RE: Need A V Cutter Recommendation
Post by: 05Venturer on 08/12/2018 04:07 PM
QuoteChefjohn - 8/12/2018  2:05 PM

What is your determine factor as to when to use a V cutter over a guillotine or punch and can you recommend a good V cutter. I like the looks of both Colibrí and Xikar.
For curiosity reasons. Why do you want to use a V-Cut over a straight cut?
Title: RE: Need A V Cutter Recommendation
Post by: Chefjohn on 08/12/2018 05:04 PM
Quote05Venturer - 8/12/2018  5:07 PM

QuoteChefjohn - 8/12/2018  2:05 PM

What is your determine factor as to when to use a V cutter over a guillotine or punch and can you recommend a good V cutter. I like the looks of both Colibrí and Xikar.
For curiosity reasons. Why do you want to use a V-Cut over a straight cut?

Really just to have a choice Kent. I thought that with some of the 5'ers I bought I might try a V cut on one or two of the sticks to see the difference.
Title: Re: Need A V Cutter Recommendation
Post by: ebernabe on 08/12/2018 05:08 PM
I have a Xikar.  real happy with it. still working after 5 years.
Title: Re: Need A V Cutter Recommendation
Post by: MusicCity on 08/12/2018 07:08 PM
Colibri
Title: Re: Need A V Cutter Recommendation
Post by: Mautrak on 08/12/2018 08:52 PM
My Xicar v-cutter was my go-to for years, but lately I've turned to the regular guillotine cutter.   For some time I'd use the v-cutter, and if the draw wasn't quite right, or if there was tar build up or other issues, I'd use the guillotine cutter and keep on going.
Title: Re: Need A V Cutter Recommendation
Post by: 05Venturer on 08/12/2018 09:06 PM
QuoteMautrak - 8/12/2018  8:52 PM

My Xicar v-cutter was my go-to for years, but lately I've turned to the regular guillotine cutter.   For some time I'd use the v-cutter, and if the draw wasn't quite right, or if there was tar build up or other issues, I'd use the guillotine cutter and keep on going.

^^^  I tried several V and Punches but always go back to by Xikar guilltoines, the small cut I get with a V or punch both seem to concentrate the tars into the smaller area. My cigars always seem to smoke better with a straight cut. JMO
Title: Re: Need A V Cutter Recommendation
Post by: Cigary on 08/14/2018 10:18 AM
Xikar....lifetime warranty.
Title: Re: Need A V Cutter Recommendation
Post by: PETE314 on 08/14/2018 01:16 PM
I like the v cut on belicosos and torpedoes etc...You cannot go wrong with the Xikar...let me repeat that....you cannot go wrong with the Xikar...I personally have a Colibri...The Colibri V Cut is a great cutter.  I bought it over the Xikar for 2 reasons...Price.....and I really liked the deeper cut...I usually stick with a straight cut with most other shapes...But I am very happy with my Colibri
Title: Re: Need A V Cutter Recommendation
Post by: Chefjohn on 08/14/2018 01:30 PM
Thanks for the recommendations guys.
Title: Re: Need A V Cutter Recommendation
Post by: WatchmanUSA on 08/16/2018 09:00 AM
I use the Xikar VX2 V-Cut.  It works great.
https://www.xikar.com/products/cutters/vx2/
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