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veritus · 07-27-2006, 12:19 PM

I found a deal on E-Bay for (2) XiKAR XI2 cutters for $49.95. (I think they bundle a lighter with it too) When I asked the seller about the origin of the cutters, he said they came from the China factory which is where all the new XI2's come from. However, for $49 each he had some German ones in a reserve. These cutters come with a full warranty from XiKAR, but I'm not sure which to go with. I was hoping for the $49.95 for two so I could give one to my brother. Since XiKAR stands behind them, would it be ok to go with the ones from China? Any opinions would be appreciated. Cheers!

jaybo41 · 07-27-2006, 12:47 PM

First of all,

to CW.

There is a thread in the Smokin Post that's probably of interest to you.

http://forums.cigarweekly.com/viewtopic.php?t=133835

I have an Xi with the blades from China. They work just fine, and Xikar stands behind them, so I'm not concerned about the blades. Even the blades from China cut perfectly

KatDad · 07-27-2006, 01:34 PM

I wouldn't worry too much about origin as long as you are sure they are genuine xikar. Xikar customer service is the best!

dylanh · 07-27-2006, 01:38 PM

Don't just assume their genuine Xicar cutters though. They have fake just about everything on Ebay. I guess you'll have to trust intuition and look at the seller's ratings pretty closely to make that determination.

KatDad · 07-27-2006, 01:45 PM

Good Point!

Welcome to CW veritus!

Oracle · 07-27-2006, 02:31 PM

Also keep in mind that even if you pay double to get German blades, first time you will send your cutter back to Xikar for service, they will most likely replce it with the Chinese one.

veritus · 07-27-2006, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dylanh

Don't just assume their genuine Xicar cutters though. They have fake just about everything on Ebay. I guess you'll have to trust intuition and look at the seller's ratings pretty closely to make that determination.

Here is the auction item. It appears to be authentic, and the seller has great feedback. I've e-mailed back and forth with the seller a couple of times already. Let me know what you guys think, and thanks for the warm welcome. I can't wait to get this and stop butchering my cigars with my current cutter.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1

jaybo41 · 07-27-2006, 03:38 PM

If it were my dime, I'd order the ones from Famous for 19.95 per cutter and forget about Ebay. You will get the genuine article and thus Xikar's lifetime warranty.

Great comments by the other members too

Smoker06 · 07-27-2006, 04:07 PM

There was a post by FSUScotsman about having problems with a Chinese one that wouldn't open properly when he pushed the button down.

iminaquagmire · 07-27-2006, 06:07 PM

One of mine has German blades and one doesn't. They both perform the same. Even if they didn't, I'd have no qualms about sending one in as the service is second to none.

The ebay seller you mention is a good dealer. I've bought cases and a lighter from him in the past. He kept good communication and and sent my items in a timely manner.

07-27-2006, 12:19 PM	#1
veritus Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 329	XiKAR XI2 China vs Germany I found a deal on E-Bay for (2) XiKAR XI2 cutters for $49.95. (I think they bundle a lighter with it too) When I asked the seller about the origin of the cutters, he said they came from the China factory which is where all the new XI2's come from. However, for $49 each he had some German ones in a reserve. These cutters come with a full warranty from XiKAR, but I'm not sure which to go with. I was hoping for the $49.95 for two so I could give one to my brother. Since XiKAR stands behind them, would it be ok to go with the ones from China? Any opinions would be appreciated. Cheers!

07-27-2006, 01:34 PM	#3
KatDad Herf God Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Overland Park, Kansas Posts: 30,274	I wouldn't worry too much about origin as long as you are sure they are genuine xikar. Xikar customer service is the best! __________________ 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

07-27-2006, 01:38 PM	#4
dylanh Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 4,225	Don't just assume their genuine Xicar cutters though. They have fake just about everything on Ebay. I guess you'll have to trust intuition and look at the seller's ratings pretty closely to make that determination. __________________ "I hold it to be the inalienable right of anybody to go to hell in his own way." - Robert Frost "He not busy being born is busy dying." - Bob Dylan "Hell is boiling over. Heaven is full. We're chained to the world....and we've all got to pull." -Tom Waits

07-27-2006, 01:45 PM	#5
KatDad Herf God Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Overland Park, Kansas Posts: 30,274	Good Point! Welcome to CW veritus! __________________ 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

07-27-2006, 02:31 PM	#6
Oracle Club Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 1,112	Also keep in mind that even if you pay double to get German blades, first time you will send your cutter back to Xikar for service, they will most likely replce it with the Chinese one. __________________ Now more than ever!

07-27-2006, 12:47 PM	#2
jaybo41 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: One Sweet World Posts: 2,418	First of all, to CW. There is a thread in the Smokin Post that's probably of interest to you. http://forums.cigarweekly.com/viewtopic.php?t=133835 I have an Xi with the blades from China. They work just fine, and Xikar stands behind them, so I'm not concerned about the blades. Even the blades from China cut perfectly

07-27-2006, 03:38 PM	#8
jaybo41 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: One Sweet World Posts: 2,418	If it were my dime, I'd order the ones from Famous for 19.95 per cutter and forget about Ebay. You will get the genuine article and thus Xikar's lifetime warranty. Great comments by the other members too

07-27-2006, 04:07 PM	#9
Smoker06 Herf God Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 11,099	There was a post by FSUScotsman about having problems with a Chinese one that wouldn't open properly when he pushed the button down. __________________ When in doubt.... ATTACK!

07-27-2006, 06:07 PM	#10
iminaquagmire Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mchenry, IL Posts: 160	One of mine has German blades and one doesn't. They both perform the same. Even if they didn't, I'd have no qualms about sending one in as the service is second to none. The ebay seller you mention is a good dealer. I've bought cases and a lighter from him in the past. He kept good communication and and sent my items in a timely manner. __________________ http://s64.photobucket.com/albums/h181/iminaquagmire/