xikar cutter worth the price?

**wrath186** · 04-21-2005, 10:02 AM

I have several of the cutters and found the multi tool to be the best. The original xikar tends to pinch my hands when I use it. I carry one of their bullet punches as an "in case of emergency" cutter, but the multi tool has been my primary cutter for a while now.

**jaewing** · 04-21-2005, 06:48 PM

Got me a gift set with the Xi Cutter and 4 Olor Fuerte cigars (dark Nat 5x50). The whole thing was $35.90 at Famous Smoke Shop . . . best price I have seen for just the cutter! Not sure about the cigars but I will let you all know. Anyone had these before

SFG75 · 04-27-2005, 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by jaewing

Got me a gift set with the Xi Cutter and 4 Olor Fuerte cigars (dark Nat 5x50). The whole thing was $35.90 at Famous Smoke Shop . . . best price I have seen for just the cutter! Not sure about the cigars but I will let you all know. Anyone had these before

So, I imagine that you've had some time to break this puppy in. How do you like it?

Do tell.

**jaewing** · 04-27-2005, 09:31 PM

Cigars . . . smoked one and it was good.

Cutter . . . excellent! Works very well, easy to use and VERY sharp. The main screw was loose and it fell apart though. Fortunately it was easy to put back together. Also . . . it comes with a warranty that they will fix or replace it as well as sharpen it for life.

I like it alot and for the price it cannot be beat. I will give it

SFG75 · 04-27-2005, 09:58 PM

Glad to hear that you like the Xikar. I have yet to run across anyone who is dissatisfied with them. Even if you get hosed on the price, you'll find that they are more than worth the money. I understand totally about the main piece being loose. A bud of mine had the same problem, but he put it all back together with no problems at all. The only bad thing about double-bladed guillotine cutters is that after some time, a little "play" will develop which will lead to wrapper issues. But with a good warranty from the company, all's good.

That's what I love the most about my own pierce cutter. I've ordered replacement blades when I noticed that the cap on a few cigars were getting more "crushed" than pierced. My own double-guillotine blade is made by Cuban Crafter's.

**alexgtp** · 04-28-2005, 10:38 AM

For the money I wish my woman would of purchased a XICAR multi tool.

She paid 40.oo fir an Xi cutter for my birthday last year.. While I was in Vegas I saw a nice xicar multi tool onsale for 30.oo at the Davidoff store.. I wish I would of bought it.. Luckily my buddy bought one..

**8-5-8** · 06-09-2005, 04:02 PM

My wife bought me a stainless Xicar for xmas last year. A bit of a shock to see a $60 cutter when I unwrapped it, but I have to say it was worth every bit. Anyone who's had a bad cutter before needs one of these. And with the warranty, unbeatable cutter.

**alexgtp** · 06-09-2005, 04:41 PM

whoops.

**grand cru no 2** · 06-09-2005, 07:43 PM

Actually just got mine (off of cbid for $22.00)

My other cutter, which I have had for about 6 years now, is colibri that cost me $60 and I have been very happy with it. It's just a guillotine that you can replace the blade on.

So far I am at least equally happy with my Xikar. Still don't know if it's "better" but it is indeed much cooler. Delivers a nice cut and it's a conversation piece.

Also, I have heard they have great CS.

**BigMacFU** · 06-09-2005, 10:04 PM

Well, you could get a xicar for around 22, or if you spend around 40, you can get yourself a colibri lighter off ebay (use the vendor mydiscountlighters) that has a cutter or three different sized punches built-in (the three punch one, the 'Tri-cutta', is what I have and it rocks). Only downside is they cannot go on airplanes, not even in checked luggage anymore.

Peace

**MMAB** · 06-11-2005, 09:25 PM

it works fine. But I think it's a design thing. It looks cool! (and that's OK) There's nothing wrong with cutting in style!

I had one for a time but sold it on eBay (really!). They are really nice, but I don't think they work any better than most guillotines. The warranty thing is cool, but if it dulls you have to send it away. Then what do you use? The $5 special!

I use a bullet punch, a cheapie v-groove or a double guillotine $5 special. Functional, affordable, I can have multiples. One in the car, one in the desk, one in the bedroom, etc. and if I lose it, who cares? It's only a few bucks.