New Cutter

Fourtotheflush

I need to grow up and buy a new cutter. I prefer a double blade, but wouldnt be opposed to a punch. I have a double blade that I picked up at my B&M for about 10 that works, but its not the best. What say ye on punch V cutter and what type/brand?

kuzi16

see if you can use a v-cut first. some people actually dont like this type of cut at all.


otherwise i go with a punch whenever i can.

cabinetmaker

I prefer a punch myself.

Renaissance_Man

Honestly - get a XIKAR guillotine cutter... The Xi2 is really the best I have seen. Then get one of these lighters that have a built in punch if you want or pick one up on CigarBid for $4-$5... The Xikar can run you from $20 to $40 but it is well worth the price as the warranty is amazing - they can always sharpen it for free and they send you a nice leather sheath for it. Definitely worth the investment!

kuzi16

Renaissance_Man:

Honestly - get a XIKAR guillotine cutter... The Xi2 is really the best I have seen. Then get one of these lighters that have a built in punch if you want or pick one up on CigarBid for $4-$5... The Xikar can run you from $20 to $40 but it is well worth the price as the warranty is amazing - they can always sharpen it for free and they send you a nice leather sheath for it. Definitely worth the investment!

xikar can run you up to $400 if you let it.

Renaissance_Man

kuzi16:

xikar can run you up to $400 if you let it.

Point taken... or he can go with this - http://www.onthefly.com/product/gershon-ltd/gershon-ltd-warthog-tusk-cigar-cutter-14k-gold/24490

Garen B

I love my Xi 2 I got a few months ago, you can't beat the warranty they have on them. But, if you do go with a punch, the ones on the bottom of lighters aren't a bad way to go, you can't ever forget it if you bring your lighter everywhere.

Lasabar

There's a Xikar imitator from Colibri out there, called the Firebird (I think... and I even own it!!! Too lazy to get up and check)

It works the same way and only has a two year warranty... but I did get mine from a cigar shop (*cough* Overpriced) and I STILL only paid $20

alienmisprint

I use a Xikar 007 Punch, it is great when you want a punch. When I bought it, it came with a free Xikar Mean Sardine (I think they go for around $9 by themselves) and I use it and most of my cigars. I have a XI2, but I almost always use either the Sardine or the 007.

plaidbanana1

ive got a xikar xi2 and this thing gives an amazing cut and it has a great warranty.

bigj51

am i the only one who like the scissor cutter? ya i have dble guillotines but i like the scissors

Garen B

bigj51:

am i the only one who like the scissor cutter? ya i have dble guillotines but i like the scissors

I have an old one that was given to me by my dad, but it's duller than a 95 year old guy's sex life so I go with my Xi 2.

jpclotfelter

Fourtotheflush:

I need to grow up and buy a new cutter. I prefer a double blade, but wouldnt be opposed to a punch. I have a double blade that I picked up at my B&M for about 10 that works, but its not the best. What say ye on punch V cutter and what type/brand?

Until recently I only used a double blade. I bought a punch and I love it for the larger ring size cigars. I would like to try a V cutter before I buy one.

Krieg

kuzi16:

Renaissance_Man:

Honestly - get a XIKAR guillotine cutter... The Xi2 is really the best I have seen. Then get one of these lighters that have a built in punch if you want or pick one up on CigarBid for $4-$5... The Xikar can run you from $20 to $40 but it is well worth the price as the warranty is amazing - they can always sharpen it for free and they send you a nice leather sheath for it. Definitely worth the investment!

xikar can run you up to $400 if you let it.

is it me, or does that cutter look ugly as hell?

j0z3r

Krieg:

kuzi16:

Renaissance_Man:

Honestly - get a XIKAR guillotine cutter... The Xi2 is really the best I have seen. Then get one of these lighters that have a built in punch if you want or pick one up on CigarBid for $4-$5... The Xikar can run you from $20 to $40 but it is well worth the price as the warranty is amazing - they can always sharpen it for free and they send you a nice leather sheath for it. Definitely worth the investment!

xikar can run you up to $400 if you let it.

is it me, or does that cutter look ugly as hell?

I think it looks cool. Not $400 cool, but I don't think it's ugly. Besides, if it is ugly, then it is worth that much more, didn't you know?

Check out a nice ST Dupont cutter....yikes!!! They don't even use fossilized mammoth tusk.

YankeeMan

j0z3r, You are so right! I had to take a look at the link and it is indeed butt ugly!

cholmes8310

Get the Xikar mean sardine and be done with it...

andrewh

I like to take a dull butter knife and saw at my cigar for a while.

gmill880

andrewh:

I like to take a dull butter knife and saw at my cigar for a while.

Personally my skill saw works pretty good ...

ScottU

I use the 5$ plastic double blades from my local B&M... Works just fine, I"ll take the other 75$ that I saved by not buying and Xi3 and but more cigars!

Renaissance_Man

gmill880:

andrewh:

I like to take a dull butter knife and saw at my cigar for a while.

Personally my skill saw works pretty good ...

You too?!!! I actually had to legit cut a cigar few days ago with a serrated cooking knife... It was.... fun... You can just skip on all the BS and bite off your cigar like my roommate does. Just bite the end and pull! You gonna get a pretty good opening and "pre-light" taste...

Lasabar

Renaissance_Man:

gmill880:

andrewh:

I like to take a dull butter knife and saw at my cigar for a while.

Personally my skill saw works pretty good ...

You too?!!! I actually had to legit cut a cigar few days ago with a serrated cooking knife... It was.... fun... You can just skip on all the BS and bite off your cigar like my roommate does. Just bite the end and pull! You gonna get a pretty good opening and "pre-light" taste...

HA! I just noticed your Tagline as "Growing Balls!" Like IT!

Renaissance_Man

Lasabar:

HA! I just noticed your Tagline as "Growing Balls!" Like IT!

Hahah - thanks! One is done, the other one is growing now - soon I'll have a pair !

Fourtotheflush

Did you guys see on the churchil thread link that he poked holes in the head of his cigar with match sticks! Funny!

T. Gervais

If you want a nice cutter for less than a fortune I suggest cuban crafters, they make good quality, heavy, solid cutters (mostly double guillotine, all stainless steel), they work great and you can get them for like 15-20 bucks on their website without shipping. They all come with a lifetime no-questions warranty as well, I haven't had mine for that long but so far I love it.

cabinetmaker

A Delta Unisaw works in a pinch....Kinda pricey, though..

gmill880

cabinetmaker:

A Delta Unisaw works in a pinch....Kinda pricey, though..

I have a small drill that I can use as a punch in a emergency ...;)

rad1964

I have been using my VERY sharp kitchen knives for the last few months, but as some of you will assume, yes, I had some small issues, although nothing that couldn't be smoked. I am now understanding the significance of the 'clean' cut.[spits out the cap pieces]

So I did some late night shopping and found this on ebay and bought it. Anything has got to be better then my knives lol.

Anyone have any experience using this?
I think it looked cool and sharp my 2 criteria

kuzi16

those are freakin sweet lookin. three blades. all metal. trusted name. lifetime guarantee...
if the price is right, i dont see how it can be wrong.
i got in the mail today an Xi2. so...im a bit excited about that.

bloodstone. for those who wanted to know.

Krieg

those scissors look awesome, let us know how well they cut.

Lasabar

My goodness!!! That thing is sweet!

/Going to Ebay