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vjarnot · 02-19-2004, 06:42 PM

I'm going to get one of these two in the very near future. Which should it be?

run23 · 02-19-2004, 07:40 PM

i recently acquired a SAK and i must say that the level of control and the precision of putting the cut on the cigar is excellent. i've never used a xikar, so i can't speak to that but my old cutter was a Zino, and i would definitely grab the SAK if both were on the table.

my .02

Captain Carp · 02-19-2004, 07:53 PM

SAK, between those two. A Palio is nice to have around too.

cf2112 · 02-19-2004, 07:54 PM

I've got both and the SAK is my favorite, the Xikar works fine but after cutting about the same amount of cigars the SAK is sharper (testing Xikar customer service now as both my cutters were sent off for sharpening this week). Of the cutters I've used these two are the best.

JoeyBogus · 02-19-2004, 08:15 PM

Xikar's customer service is top notch -- if your cutter ever gets dull, just send it in for resharpening, free of charge. Even better, as many can attest, they will sometimes send back a brand new unit in exchange.

SmoKerch · 02-20-2004, 04:21 AM

Sorry, I can't help you.

I can go either way on this choice of cutters.

I use the Xicar when at home, but bought the SAK so I wouldn't have to carry a cutter AND a pocket knife.

Both work equally well for me.

Edman · 02-20-2004, 04:47 AM

I have both. Got the SAK on cigarbids for a great price. I have sent my Xikar in to be sharpened and they sent a new one back. Like others have said, great customer service.

I carry my Xikar with me when I'm out and use it. But when I am at home, it's the SAK.

stevenmor · 02-20-2004, 05:08 AM

I have both and have used both. My preference is the SAK. I will admit however that the Xikars customer service is top notch!! Not only do I prefer the cut of the SAK, I've also found a lot of uses for the SAK, as it comes in handy to have a sharp little knife in my pocket.

Rebgen · 02-20-2004, 06:57 AM

Each of these cutters work great and are very reliable. Xikar has repeatedly demonstrated exceptional customer service. As you probably already know, it's going to come down to personal preference. I'm biased because I've used a Xikar Xi for the past four years. It's always worked flawlessly and my one experience with customer service was excellent. I've tried the SAK on a couple of occassions and can see why people like that one so much too. It delivered a very nice clean cut every time.

Good luck

darkstar · 02-20-2004, 07:42 AM

SAK for me as a result of the precision of the cut!

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02-19-2004, 06:42 PM	#1
vjarnot Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 139	SAK vs Xikar I'm going to get one of these two in the very near future. Which should it be? __________________ Quantum materiae materietur marmota monax si marmota monax materiam possit materiari?

02-19-2004, 07:54 PM	#4
cf2112 Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: I'm here, where are you? Posts: 669	I've got both and the SAK is my favorite, the Xikar works fine but after cutting about the same amount of cigars the SAK is sharper (testing Xikar customer service now as both my cutters were sent off for sharpening this week). Of the cutters I've used these two are the best. __________________ Stupidity should be Painful

02-19-2004, 08:15 PM	#5
JoeyBogus Club Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,895	Xikar's customer service is top notch -- if your cutter ever gets dull, just send it in for resharpening, free of charge. Even better, as many can attest, they will sometimes send back a brand new unit in exchange. __________________ "A cigar is a banana for the monkey of the soul." --Tom Robbins

02-20-2004, 04:21 AM	#6
SmoKerch Herf God Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,607	Sorry, I can't help you. I can go either way on this choice of cutters. I use the Xicar when at home, but bought the SAK so I wouldn't have to carry a cutter AND a pocket knife. Both work equally well for me. __________________ Kercheval Bros. LLP Professional Procrastination Consultants 1 - (900) - GO# - SAND The Great State of Confusion Just because I may be paranoid, it doesn't mean there aren't people out there trying to get me. Visit us on The Facebook: Kercheval Bros. Procrastination Consultants ! Galatians 5:24 - NLT

02-19-2004, 07:40 PM	#2
run23 Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: El Granada Posts: 427	i recently acquired a SAK and i must say that the level of control and the precision of putting the cut on the cigar is excellent. i've never used a xikar, so i can't speak to that but my old cutter was a Zino, and i would definitely grab the SAK if both were on the table. my .02

02-19-2004, 07:53 PM	#3
Captain Carp Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Missouri Posts: 535	SAK, between those two. A Palio is nice to have around too.

02-20-2004, 04:47 AM	#7
Edman Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 121	I have both. Got the SAK on cigarbids for a great price. I have sent my Xikar in to be sharpened and they sent a new one back. Like others have said, great customer service. I carry my Xikar with me when I'm out and use it. But when I am at home, it's the SAK. __________________ Edman

02-20-2004, 05:08 AM	#8
stevenmor Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: PA Posts: 489	I have both and have used both. My preference is the SAK. I will admit however that the Xikars customer service is top notch!! Not only do I prefer the cut of the SAK, I've also found a lot of uses for the SAK, as it comes in handy to have a sharp little knife in my pocket. __________________ Sometimes you get the elevator, sometimes you get the shaft.

02-20-2004, 06:57 AM	#9
Rebgen Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 543	Each of these cutters work great and are very reliable. Xikar has repeatedly demonstrated exceptional customer service. As you probably already know, it's going to come down to personal preference. I'm biased because I've used a Xikar Xi for the past four years. It's always worked flawlessly and my one experience with customer service was excellent. I've tried the SAK on a couple of occassions and can see why people like that one so much too. It delivered a very nice clean cut every time. Good luck

02-20-2004, 07:42 AM	#10
darkstar Club Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On a Northbound Train Posts: 3,431	SAK for me as a result of the precision of the cut! __________________ Once in a while you get shown the light!