V / posh cutter blades?

**Chubbawubba** · 02-09-2007, 05:26 AM

Hey all, I was wondering about getting something a bit more posh than the pile of free cheap cutters I get with my Cigar orders everymonth and I hear a lot of buzz around v shaped blades. However they are (to me any way) quite expensive and I have experience of cheap cutter blades lasting approximately 4 cigars before they blunt

Do the blades in expensive cutters last longer? Are they changeable? What would you guys reccommend as a good cutter that will last and give good clean results for around about the £10-£15 range?

Peace, Chubb.

**stjohnroe** · 02-09-2007, 06:49 AM

Good quality blades willl last a long time, and in the case of Xikar cutters are guaranteed for life.

Take a look here Froogle, thye Adorini and Zinos are generally good.

**Chubbawubba** · 02-09-2007, 07:02 AM

Thanks for the link, I appreciate it. Still alittle pricy for my skinflint tastes but they are more reasonable.

**UpStateMike** · 02-09-2007, 10:10 AM

Get a nice Avo bullet cutter. They last forever and are a great clean way to cut smaller cigars like a corona, or a larger cigar that you note draws too easily.

**Chubbawubba** · 02-09-2007, 10:26 AM

Originally Posted by UpStateMike

Get a nice Avo bullet cutter. They last forever and are a great clean way to cut smaller cigars like a corona, or a larger cigar that you note draws too easily.

Would a punch create too small a hole for a Robusto?

**UpStateMike** · 02-12-2007, 11:15 AM

Not necessarily. I find as long as the cigar isn't too tightly rolled then the punch works well, even on large toros. But if the cigar has a tight draw to it, then a blade butter is better because of more open area. Of course, if you use the punch and the draw sucks, it's not going to be a big deal if you then use a blade cutter on it.