Review: Xikar Cutters

[palm55]

Doc,

Of course, we all have to test stuff out... Right!?

Got my Xikar I today! Registed it on their website!

Tested it!

It took the last leg of my left indext finger off cleanly and smoothly!

In fact the surgeon who did the reattachment was quite complimentary of the "quality-of-cut!"

[qwerty1500]

Received an Xi for Father's Day from my wife ... what a wonderful woman! That is all I've used since then. Love the feel and the always perfect cut.

[Dr. Stogie Fresh]

Originally Posted by palm55

Doc,

Of course, we all have to test stuff out... Right!?

Got my Xikar I today! Registed it on their website!

Tested it!

It took the last leg of my left indext finger off cleanly and smoothly!

In fact the surgeon who did the reattachment was quite complimentary of the "quality-of-cut!"

Now THAT'S going the extra mile for a review! Unless, of course, this really happened, in which case I apologize and say, "Chin up, could have happened to anyone."







Doc

[caudio51]

Nice review, I used my Xi for a while. That is until I got my palio

[palm55]

Actaully, Doc, I'm very happy with it!

I was tempted to test it out on some half-inch PVC, but resisted the impulse!

I have the plain ole' Xi... Brushed aluminim body... I like the heft, I like the cut, and I appreciate your review!

[Simplified]

I got one with wooden ends that has not functioned that well. The wood does not hold to the steel over a long period of time. It cuts awesome and Xikar is great with customer service. I sent it back two times and received new ones each time. I would recommend getting one with the handle attached with hardware.

I have switched to using Havana Cutters, Da Klugs leaves about three in my car a week.

[TypeO-]

Originally Posted by Simplified

I have switched to using Havana Cutters, Da Klugs leaves about three in my car a week.

I love these cutters. Klugs, need a ride?

Sucks to hear about the wood handled Xikar. I bought one not too long ago. I hope you had a lemon, though that's unlikely seeing as how you sent yours back twice. I'm not going to be happy if I have to send it in for repair/replacement. It's Xikar's most expensive model.

[Puffy69]

I havent used my Xikar since ive aquired my CS Havana Cutters

[palm55]

Originally Posted by Simplified

I got one with wooden ends that has not functioned that well. The wood does not hold to the steel over a long period of time. It cuts awesome and Xikar is great with customer service. I sent it back two times and received new ones each time. I would recommend getting one with the handle attached with hardware.

I have switched to using Havana Cutters, Da Klugs leaves about three in my car a week.

ALAS...Wood and metal mix like oil and water. Aetsthetics and function do not make good companions...

Ahh well... The Xikar does its job in its place. I much favor hand-carving my caps with a single-edge razor blade at home. It takes a few minutes, but allows me to inspect and savor the stick as I go about my task.

[Aaron]

Originally Posted by palm55

ALAS...Wood and metal mix like oil and water. Aetsthetics and function do not make good companions...

Ahh well... The Xikar does its job in its place. I much favor hand-carving my caps with a single-edge razor blade at home. It takes a few minutes, but allows me to inspect and savor the stick as I go about my task.

Gee... my hatchet, axe, shovel, rake, ... seem to do fine.

[Aaron]

Originally Posted by Dr. Stogie Fresh

Now THAT'S going the extra mile for a review! Unless, of course, this really happened, in which case I apologize and say, "Chin up, could have happened to anyone."
Doc

Any chance of a Palio review?

[palm55]

One thing that I've noticed about the Xiker is that the spring in one blade is slightly stronger than in the other... It seems that they designed it this way to allow alignment of the cut before actually making the clip.

[Dr. Stogie Fresh]

Originally Posted by Aaron

Any chance of a Palio review?

Yes, I eventually will get my hands on a Palio to review. I am curious, having never used one before.

Doc

[cquon]

Nice reveiw, Doc. I've gotta quit reading these things though, because everytime I do I end up buying something new. Sounds a lot more efficient than my 4.95 dbl bladed guillotine.

[PuffDaddy]

Originally Posted by Aaron

Gee... my hatchet, axe, shovel, rake, ... seem to do fine.

Drill was using PRUNING SHEARS on some AWESOME vintsge sticks at the Louisville herf!!
BTW I like my Xi1 pretty well. I only use it on larger RG sticks though. Otherwise I end up using my Havana CS single blade cutters Thanks again Dave!