Inside of a Xikar

[badwhale]

I took my Xikar apart tonight to clean it.
Thought maybe people would find it interesting. Its kinda a bitch to get back together, but all's well that ends well.



Will

[logan37]

murderer!

[WOXOF]

I've never heard of anyone getting them back togethor without sending them back to Xikar. Congrats, a tutorial with pics would be a great addition.

[badwhale]

Man, that sounds like work...
Ok, ok. look for an edit this weekend.

Will

[Artyman1200]

I've never heard of anyone getting them back togethor without sending them back to Xikar. Congrats, a tutorial with pics would be a great addition.

Me neither, I've tried and failed! So I returned it and bought a Palio. Then I discovered the V cut guillotine and that's primarily what I use.

[Bassfever]

I don't have to clean mine. They break before they get dirty. Nice pic though

[smokin-stogie]

Uh what exactly breaks on these, they look so simple?

[badwhale]

I could see the spring breaking, or that little spring guide extruded piece that triggers it.
Or dropping it.

Will

[bigwhiteash]

Most "breakage" is the pivot screw working loose, you need to tighten it every so often. But I have heard that dropping them can cause them to fail. Mine have worked flawlessly.

... If it comes apart, just drop it in a padded envelope and mail it back, they'll send you a brand new one

[597]

Wow you cleaned it yourself? I just send mine back to Xikar for FREE cleaning and sharpening due to their life time warranty (all you have to do is wirte them a letter and a return address stating the cause for the return). Breakage? never has happened to me, if so you can get a free replacement. (I have two Xikar so for when one might be in the shop for cleaning and resharpening).

[badwhale]

Nothing was broke on mine. I just wanted to clean it....and take it apart (it a lifelong affliction marked by old cars, motorcycles, houses, pretty much anything.)

Will

[kevin7]

If you have one made ut of german steel covet it,new ones are chineese (lead alloy prolly)

[craig]

Taking stuff apart - no problem.

Putting stuff together - ummm ....

Interesting to see the innards, and thus, how it works. Thanks for sharing!

[bigwhiteash]

Yeah.. normally the first thing I do when I buy something mechanical... is take it apart to see what's in there!

Comes from 10 years building engines, and another 8 years in quality assurance...

(and the better part of my young life taking apart Dad's drills and saws and such)


Some reason, I've never peeled back any of my Xikars!

[badwhale]

If you have one made ut of german steel covet it,new ones are chineese (lead alloy prolly)

Mine's probably chinese. I got it about a year ago. How old does it have to be to know?
How do I watch for a good one?

Will

[Bassfever]

Uh what exactly breaks on these, they look so simple?

that thin v shaped piece has broke on me 3 times.

[smokin-stogie]

I'm debating on getting one of these, how do you guys like yours? Do you think it is worth the dough.

[badwhale]

To tell the truth, my wife had recieved a "cash back" rewards card from her credit card and wanted to share 1/2 of it. I used it for this like it was some sort of bonus purchase.

Was it worth it? In this instance yes. I have it now, it cuts great and looks sharp. Would I get one ontherwise? My cheapo free-bee was cutting them fine up to that point

Will

[Artyman1200]

I'm debating on getting one of these, how do you guys like yours? Do you think it is worth the dough.

I had one. They look cool and many like them. I wasn't always pleased with the cut I got, usually getting a crooked cut was the problem, but maybe I just lack skill. I bought a Palio and I prefer it to Xikar. My Xikar did break on me after a month, maybe just a fluke. I do recommend trying a V cut. It allows more of the cigar to be in your mouth. However, it's a good idea to have a full cutter for torpedo sizes and cigars with a tight draw...