Cutters

[Rob]

Originally Posted by s0leful0ne

any tips on proper xikar technique?

The xikar site has a pretty good blurb on proper technique.

http://www.xikar.com/how.asp

[ZedR2]

I have an Xi3 and an Xi2 , world of difference between the Xi3 series & Xi2 seeing that the Xi3 doesn't have the plastic in the middle and is solid SS so it has more weight and operates allot better , but I had the 'bump' when I first started using it until I accidentally used it upside down and I had a perfect cut !
Like shown in the illustration link above you will notice that the release button is facing down or towards the foot of the cigar , this lets the bottom blade engage first as most of the pressure when cutting with a Xi comes from the thumb , so if you use it with the release button facing you ( cap end up ) the top cutter will engage first and that's what leaves the bump in the middle , always cut with the release button facing down and towards the foot of the cigar , works for me


Only thing I don't like about XiKar is that they're slippery little buggers and I have dropped it many times , I wish they could design it with some groves or something that you can actually hang on to it somehow , other than that the Xi3 is the best cutter I own !

[Sovereign]

This thread should help:

http://www.clubstogie.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67439

[guy g]

Btw , cutters can be sharpened.

[Mark-60]

I just used a Palio for the first time last night, (a new stinky ashtray too, but that's for another thread ) and it made such a clean cut, I was amazed. I have an XiKar Xi2 and it does a good job, but not that good.

A big for the Palio.


-Mark.

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Originally Posted by jkorp

Though I love my palio, I have really started to enjoy using a punch. I think I'll be investing in a nice one soon.

I have an Xikar but I got a free punch from Rob at taboo and Ive been using the punch with great results. I find that the Xikar leave a ridge in the middle of the cut that is some times annoying but most of the time not noticeable. Ive been thinking of picking up a Palio. Any way both are excellent and both have life time warrentys. Also there is a never ending Palio group buy so I give a +1 to palio

[stfoley]

I'm probably the forum oddball on this subject. I use the $3 cheapos, but I sharpen the blades so they cut far better than the price suggests. Sure it's a bit of trouble, but I can do it in the commercial breaks for a show, and if broken/"borrowed"/etc it's easier to swallow the loss compared to a Palio or other high-end cutter.

[hEmInGwAy_88]

i guess that is one way to look at it...its far easier to swallow losing a cheapy than losing a palio but i still hear nothing but good things so i think im gonna have to suck it up and buy one

[dustinhayden]

Originally Posted by ZedR2

I accidentally used it upside down and I had a perfect cut !

the Xi3 is the best cutter I own !

My palio came in today and it left a ridge on the first cut. My Xikar makes a clean cut every time. I'm returning the palio and sticking with my Xikar.

[pnoon]

Originally Posted by dustinhayden

My palio came in today and it left a ridge on the first cut. My Xikar makes a clean cut every time. I'm returning the palio and sticking with my Xikar.

Before you do, check this out.

http://www.clubstogie.com/vb/showthread.php?t=159909

[blindsmoke]

PG makes a single guillotine cutter that is the sharpest blade I've ever seen. I've had mine for three years and it's amazing. The only problem is if you're prone to losing things, then you would have just lost a lot of money.

[dustinhayden]

Originally Posted by pnoon

Before you do, check this out.

http://www.clubstogie.com/vb/showthread.php?t=159909

Will do, thanks!

[Perry72]

Iv'e had a Palio for over a year now. As long as they keep making them, it will be the only cutter I'll ever use. Although the one I have will probably last the rest of my life. They can't be beat....

[Poriggity]

I have had my regular finish Palio for about a year and a half, and it rides in my pocket every day with NO sheath over it. No problems yet, cuts perfect every time. I love it so much I decided i needed a burlwood Palio to compliment the regular finish Palio.

That being said, I also have a Xikar Xi2, and the spring sticks when I try to open it. I put it in an envelope and sent it back to Xikar for fixing, so we'll see how it does when I get it back.
Scott

[Hexnut]

Palio and Xicar are nice cutters without a doubt. I bought a Cuban Crafters cutter at a local b&m for 15.00 and it works flawlessly. Nice weight, super sharp and lifetime guarantee.

http://www.cubancrafters.com/products.php/item_id/296