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AKDiscer · 12-15-2014, 03:44 AM

What is the deal with these? Is this just a novelty item?

I was gifted one of these and the thought of it was really cool....until I got about a 1/3 of the way through a cigar. Tar bubbles galore, sour and bitter taste in my mouth, and then it was plugged.

Not a fan, just saying.

Mad Dawg · 12-15-2014, 04:17 AM

Seems awfully gimmicky to me.

FWIW, I've tried many different cutters over the years. Then I got a Palio, and I quit looking. Perfect cut, every time.

http://www.amazon.com/Palio-Cigar-Cutter/dp/B004P6LEI2

BTW - the tar and plugging issues you experienced had nothing to do with the cut and everything to do with the cigar. I'll go so far as to speculate that it was either a Dominican puro or had a large component of Dominican tobacco in the blend. I've only had oozing tar from Dominicans, and Opus X have been, by far, the worst offenders.

grtrx · 12-15-2014, 04:19 AM

kind of a novelty way to get a punch cut..

the tar/nasty thing we have discussed here. although a punch cut seems to be part of it, I am not sure it is all of it. I havehad it happen with all sorts of cuts. My current theory is a stem or someting gets very hot and the tar comes flowing.

AKDiscer · 12-15-2014, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad Dawg

Seems awfully gimmicky to me.

FWIW, I've tried many different cutters over the years. Then I got a Palio, and I quit looking. Perfect cut, every time.

http://www.amazon.com/Palio-Cigar-Cutter/dp/B004P6LEI2

BTW - the tar and plugging issues you experienced had nothing to do with the cut and everything to do with the cigar. I'll go so far as to speculate that it was either a Dominican puro or had a large component of Dominican tobacco in the blend. I've only had oozing tar from Dominicans, and Opus X have been, by far, the worst offenders.

I've had tar issues with Romeo y Julieta Reserva as well, but that is a good cigar. I've tried that Shuriken on a few cigars, it is that, imo, the slits are too small, so they build up quick. It has provided a great draw on each cigar I've tried with it, which is nice.

I'm a big fan of the V-cut and already have my share of 2-blade, but I'll keep that on the radar for when I need another one.

Mad Dawg · 12-15-2014, 04:24 AM

http://forums.cigarweekly.com/showthread.php?t=163781

spiridon · 12-15-2014, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKDiscer

I'm a big fan of the V-cut and already have my share of 2-blade, but I'll keep that on the radar for when I need another one.

I have never been a huge fan of the V-cut......until this past week. I tried the Xikar version, really liked it. Xikar made a very simple, yet effective change in the design by inverting the blade. This seems to make for a cleaner cut, reduce the likelihood of "tearing", etc...
Worth checking out, especially if you prefer the V-cut.

MD, one of these days I'm going to pick up a Palio, I've never heard anything but the highest praise for their product.

Mad Dawg · 12-15-2014, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spiridon

MD, one of these days I'm going to pick up a Palio, I've never heard anything but the highest praise for their product.

I started out with the cheapo gimmie guillotine-style cutters. My first good cutter was a Xicar Xi, one of the originals with the Solingen steel blades. I still have that one.

I also still have my Swiss Army Knife cutter, which is simply excellent.

I rarely use either of those since I got a Palio. It may look like "just another guillotine cutter," but it's not. Perfectly flat cut, every time. Gets my highest recommendation!

Smokestack Jack · 12-15-2014, 06:15 AM

I have 2 of the Xikar regular cutters and love them both. Their lighters are good also. The v-cutter would make a great gift. I think I'll wait until the new year to get one for myself!

Briandg · 12-15-2014, 08:50 AM

This is interesting.

SmoKerch · 12-15-2014, 12:02 PM

Stop tongueing the end.

12-15-2014, 03:44 AM	#1
AKDiscer Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 528	Shuriken Cutters What is the deal with these? Is this just a novelty item? I was gifted one of these and the thought of it was really cool....until I got about a 1/3 of the way through a cigar. Tar bubbles galore, sour and bitter taste in my mouth, and then it was plugged. Not a fan, just saying. __________________ Everyone needs something to believe in, I believe I'll have another cigar. Further, I believe you're not to work during drinking hours.

12-15-2014, 04:17 AM	#2
Mad Dawg Administrator Herf Dog Herf God Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 34,199	Seems awfully gimmicky to me. FWIW, I've tried many different cutters over the years. Then I got a Palio, and I quit looking. Perfect cut, every time. http://www.amazon.com/Palio-Cigar-Cutter/dp/B004P6LEI2 BTW - the tar and plugging issues you experienced had nothing to do with the cut and everything to do with the cigar. I'll go so far as to speculate that it was either a Dominican puro or had a large component of Dominican tobacco in the blend. I've only had oozing tar from Dominicans, and Opus X have been, by far, the worst offenders. __________________ Gone, But Never Forgotten. ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ That which does not kill me....has made a grave tactical error.

12-15-2014, 04:19 AM	#3
grtrx Contributing Editor Herf God Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Naperville IL Posts: 44,579	kind of a novelty way to get a punch cut.. the tar/nasty thing we have discussed here. although a punch cut seems to be part of it, I am not sure it is all of it. I havehad it happen with all sorts of cuts. My current theory is a stem or someting gets very hot and the tar comes flowing. __________________ "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." - Sir Winston Churchill "A sick thought can devour the body's flesh more than fever or consumption." - Guy de Maupassant

12-15-2014, 04:24 AM	#5
Mad Dawg Administrator Herf Dog Herf God Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 34,199	http://forums.cigarweekly.com/showthread.php?t=163781 __________________ Gone, But Never Forgotten. ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ That which does not kill me....has made a grave tactical error.

12-15-2014, 06:15 AM	#8
Smokestack Jack Herf God Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Warsaw, Mo. 65355 Posts: 13,366	I have 2 of the Xikar regular cutters and love them both. Their lighters are good also. The v-cutter would make a great gift. I think I'll wait until the new year to get one for myself! __________________ *SSJ... Herfin' in the Heartland* I can't help it, I have an excuse. What was that excuse again?

12-15-2014, 08:50 AM	#9
Briandg CW Squirrel Wrangler Herf God Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: southwest Missouri Posts: 35,518	This is interesting.

12-15-2014, 12:02 PM	#10
SmoKerch Herf God Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,607	Stop tongueing the end. __________________ 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

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