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Old 07-27-2006, 09:59 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Xicar Cutters....Worth it?

i know they are the best...but they can get pretty pricey...Do you think its worth it or should i just go with a generic cutter for like $25?
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Old 07-27-2006, 10:03 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Xicar Cutters....Worth it?

There will always be debate about "the best", but I would recommend a high quality cutter. Whether you chose Xikar, Palio, SAK, etc is a personal decision. Don't the low end Xikars go for around $25 online?
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Old 07-27-2006, 10:07 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: Xicar Cutters....Worth it?

I really like my Xikar and they could be had pretty cheap if your patient andnot over-bid over on C-Bid.
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Old 07-27-2006, 10:09 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Re: Xicar Cutters....Worth it?

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i know they are the best...but they can get pretty pricey...Do you think its worth it or should i just go with a generic cutter for like $25?
Not imho. Palio's better anyways, heck those cheap havana CS cutters I like better than Xikars.

Xikar's pinch and feel awkward in the hand. I have had a few, gave em all away.
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Old 07-27-2006, 10:16 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Re: Xicar Cutters....Worth it?

They are worth it if you want a cutter that you wont have to replace after a few months but, it wouldn't hurt to shop around either
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Old 07-27-2006, 10:27 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Re: Xicar Cutters....Worth it?

They are worth it.

Famous smokes is selling them for $19.99 now !!!!

At this price you can not go wrong.
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Old 07-27-2006, 10:32 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Re: Xicar Cutters....Worth it?

Agree with my BOTL's, that "better" is a personal thing. Kind of like debating which is 'better', a Ferrari or Lamborghini. Among better cutters mentioned here, you won't go wrong.

Seems VS doesn't like the ergonomics of the Xikar, and prefers Palio. I found the Palio type to be more awkward to use than the Xikar. Either way, you won't go wrong. Try getting together with some LLG's for a herf, and I'm sure you'll see a variety there. Use 'em and see which one you like, then buy that one.

Don't worry about the price... as I said a long time ago, the pain of poor quality lasts much longer than the pleasure of a bargain price. You get what you pay for. Consider it an investment divided over the years of use you'll get out of it.
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Old 07-27-2006, 10:42 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Re: Xicar Cutters....Worth it?

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Xikar's pinch and feel awkward in the hand.
Okay, I thought I was the only one that thought this. I had a cheap $6 cutter from my local B&M (the ones you pick up by the register) to start with, and it cuts quick and clean. But my Xikar Xi *does* seem to pinch before it cuts. Kind of annoying. Doesn't feel as quick and sharp. It still gives a good cut, it just doesn't "feel" right.

Am I just doing something wrong? Remember, I'm new...

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Old 07-27-2006, 10:48 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Re: Xicar Cutters....Worth it?

One of the best cutters out there IMO. Buy one.
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Old 07-27-2006, 10:50 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Re: Xicar Cutters....Worth it?

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Not imho. Palio's better anyways, heck those cheap havana CS cutters I like better than Xikars.

Xikar's pinch and feel awkward in the hand. I have had a few, gave em all away.


I have a Xikar and really liked it until Klugs gifted me some havana cutters. Those things are unbelievably sharp!
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Old 07-27-2006, 11:09 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Re: Xicar Cutters....Worth it?

I don't dislike my Xikar, but I do LOVE the Havana cutters (the one from the CS GB from Dave). Unless it is a large RG stick, the Havana has served me well. I had thought about getting another Palio (I have had one already and sold it) but I don't need another cutter. If I had it to do it again, I would by the Palio instead. The Xikar has a tendancy to make a "stepped" cut. Not bad, but not prefect. My spent
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Old 07-27-2006, 11:28 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Re: Xicar Cutters....Worth it?

I've really considered buying one, but the romantic in me just cant resign the one my girlfriend bought me, the very first cutter I ever used, some $10 generic brand. Works liek a beauty though. Even if the blades fall out every time I pull it out of my pocket...
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Old 07-27-2006, 11:31 AM   #13 (permalink)
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Re: Xicar Cutters....Worth it?

well this decision was settles about 5 min ago when i bought a Xikar Xi for 37 bux off ebay...42 with shipping. Pretty ridiculous considering i stopped at the smoke shop today and saw them going for 65 pretax. Man that place is becoming more of a rip off everytime i try and buy something there.
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Old 07-27-2006, 11:31 AM   #14 (permalink)
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Re: Xicar Cutters....Worth it?

Personally, I enjoy my Wolf double guillotine...but maybe that's just me.

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Old 07-27-2006, 12:00 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Re: Xicar Cutters....Worth it?

First off, Ferraris are the best. Now on to cutters.

I have a Xikar and a Palio, but I use a punch for 90% of the cigars I smoke so neither get a whole lot of use. That being said, they both get the job done very well. But I say go with the Palio and support a fellow BOTL!
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