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Augie754 · 01-18-2006, 04:39 AM

I've seen a couple other posts on some of these, but I was wondering if any had actually used the following 2 and had any comments on them.

Revolucion 3 blade cutter

Samurai double blade cutter

Update: well my buddy bought the 3 blade and I got the Samurai, couldn't help myself. I like gadget type stuff too much, even if they don't work perfect. I love to hear any more comments and I'll let you know how they are when they get in.

Update 2: Well, we received the cutters and I'll do a quick review on each. First the Samurai, this cutter had blades that cut from the top and botton of the cutter rather than the sides. Mine is relatively stiff, and if very difficult to open at times, it does have an adjustment screw that I haven't played with yet. The cut was pretty good but not nearly as nice as my Xikar. I still like it because it gimmicky, but won't use it much. Now, my 2 friends bought the revolution and we cut 4 cigars with it. We were damn impressed, if the blades stay sharp (has lifetime warranty if not) we will use them regularly. 2 of the 3 blades do about 95% of the cut, and the 3rd, snips off what's left, but what made it so easy was the ammount of leverage that you get from the scissor like handles, makes it easy to cut with a lot of control. Is it as clean of a cut as the Xikar, probably not, but it's close and the ease of use is better.

I wish I would have got the Revolucion instead of the samurai. I will probably use my Xikar as my primary cutter, but I like to have all things related to cigars and will change it up sometimes. - Note: All cuts were made on torpedo cigars, so performance may change when we try them on others.

Update 3: Tried the revolucion on a typical shaped cigar and it's ok, but nothing close to my Xikar. It's good for torps and it's a conversation piece.

Let me know if you any questions.

cjv · 01-18-2006, 04:52 AM

I have the samurai cutter - I bought it more as a gimmick than anything else. It cuts okay, but I seldom use it.

Chris

headstrong · 01-18-2006, 05:00 AM

I have the Revo triple blade cutter, and it's horrible. This cutter dices cigars like a dull throw-away cheapie cutter. It twists and mutilates the cap of the cigar when cutting. Produces a very uneven, almost dome-like cut.

JCole311 · 01-18-2006, 05:27 AM

I tried the three blade, and it cut perfect. I dont own one, a friend let me use his, and I though it was cool.

Harleyrider · 01-18-2006, 05:37 AM

Haven't tried those, but I can tell you that CC's customer service and back-up on the lifetime warranty are first rate.

tmdeguy · 01-18-2006, 04:48 PM

Their Samurai looks like a knockoff of the Nat Sherman Tsuge Cutter (also made in Japan).

cubano67 · 01-18-2006, 05:09 PM

I got to try both at the RTDA - the Revolucion is a little gimmicky but OK - The Samurai is really nice. And it's a steal for $10.

Augie754 · 01-20-2006, 05:57 AM

Updated original post

KatDad · 01-20-2006, 06:05 AM

Thanks for the information, but I think I'll just keep happily keep using my Xikar.

Augie754 · 01-26-2006, 05:18 AM

another quick update

01-18-2006, 04:39 AM	#1
Augie754 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Delaware, Ohio Posts: 605	Cuban crafter cutters - Update -Review of 3 blade and samura I've seen a couple other posts on some of these, but I was wondering if any had actually used the following 2 and had any comments on them. Revolucion 3 blade cutter Samurai double blade cutter Update: well my buddy bought the 3 blade and I got the Samurai, couldn't help myself. I like gadget type stuff too much, even if they don't work perfect. I love to hear any more comments and I'll let you know how they are when they get in. Update 2: Well, we received the cutters and I'll do a quick review on each. First the Samurai, this cutter had blades that cut from the top and botton of the cutter rather than the sides. Mine is relatively stiff, and if very difficult to open at times, it does have an adjustment screw that I haven't played with yet. The cut was pretty good but not nearly as nice as my Xikar. I still like it because it gimmicky, but won't use it much. Now, my 2 friends bought the revolution and we cut 4 cigars with it. We were damn impressed, if the blades stay sharp (has lifetime warranty if not) we will use them regularly. 2 of the 3 blades do about 95% of the cut, and the 3rd, snips off what's left, but what made it so easy was the ammount of leverage that you get from the scissor like handles, makes it easy to cut with a lot of control. Is it as clean of a cut as the Xikar, probably not, but it's close and the ease of use is better. I wish I would have got the Revolucion instead of the samurai. I will probably use my Xikar as my primary cutter, but I like to have all things related to cigars and will change it up sometimes. - Note: All cuts were made on torpedo cigars, so performance may change when we try them on others. Update 3: Tried the revolucion on a typical shaped cigar and it's ok, but nothing close to my Xikar. It's good for torps and it's a conversation piece. Let me know if you any questions. __________________ Augie754 Joel Augenstein

01-18-2006, 04:52 AM	#2
cjv Herf Meister Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Edinburg, TX Posts: 5,229	I have the samurai cutter - I bought it more as a gimmick than anything else. It cuts okay, but I seldom use it. Chris __________________ Christopher John Vitek "Stupid stupid rat creatures" Twitter: @skeetobite \| Google+: ChrisVitek \| Game Center: DRSKEETO Family \| Work \| My Photo Albums

01-18-2006, 05:27 AM	#4
JCole311 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 2,378	I tried the three blade, and it cut perfect. I dont own one, a friend let me use his, and I though it was cool. __________________ Full Flavor Federation (FFF) founder and czar http://galleries.cigarweekly.com/JCole311/

01-18-2006, 05:37 AM	#5
Harleyrider Club Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Orleans, whenever possible Posts: 2,077	Haven't tried those, but I can tell you that CC's customer service and back-up on the lifetime warranty are first rate. __________________ Vic I'm way too young to be this damned old.

01-18-2006, 05:09 PM	#7
cubano67 Herf Meister Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: St. Marys, Georgia Posts: 6,955	I got to try both at the RTDA - the Revolucion is a little gimmicky but OK - The Samurai is really nice. And it's a steal for $10. __________________ (_[X]__]_]_]_]]] ~ Ed ~ ----------------------------------- www.cumberlandcigar.com ----------------------------------- Support Your Local Tobacconist

01-18-2006, 05:00 AM	#3
headstrong Starting Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Metuchen - NJ Posts: 28	I have the Revo triple blade cutter, and it's horrible. This cutter dices cigars like a dull throw-away cheapie cutter. It twists and mutilates the cap of the cigar when cutting. Produces a very uneven, almost dome-like cut.

01-18-2006, 04:48 PM	#6
tmdeguy Club Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,980	Their Samurai looks like a knockoff of the Nat Sherman Tsuge Cutter (also made in Japan).

01-20-2006, 05:57 AM	#8
Augie754 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Delaware, Ohio Posts: 605	Updated original post __________________ Augie754 Joel Augenstein

01-20-2006, 06:05 AM	#9
KatDad Herf God Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Overland Park, Kansas Posts: 30,274	Thanks for the information, but I think I'll just keep happily keep using my Xikar. __________________ The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it George Bernard Shaw The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule it H. L. Mencken The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants Albert Camus The Land of the Free Because of the Brave

01-26-2006, 05:18 AM	#10
Augie754 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Delaware, Ohio Posts: 605	another quick update __________________ Augie754 Joel Augenstein