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Old 04-20-2005, 09:40 AM   #1
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my first Xikar

I just got an Xikar on Monday and have used it several times now, and I must say that it has a great mechanism, very sharp blades, works well.

Before this one my favorite was my Colibri cutter.

Now I have to choose which to take to the HERF on Friday night.
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Old 04-20-2005, 10:55 AM   #2
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Are the big enough to cut 52 - 54 gauge cigars???
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Old 04-20-2005, 11:54 AM   #3
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yep, they both have the same ring gauge 54

we had some 66 ring gauge cigars at the last HERF

I punched mine
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Old 04-20-2005, 01:33 PM   #4
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The shop has a Xicar that everyone uses. Man I had to squeeze that Sublime in there, but it fit rather snugly . Not that I'm complaining
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Old 04-20-2005, 03:23 PM   #5
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I ordered and just received two --- both Xi2 models. One is as smooth as silk and makes a fine cut. The other is sloppy and sticky. The told me to send it back for a replacement.

BTW, don't forget to go to their website and register the thing for a free leather case --- AND, those are replaceable for "free" if it wears out....

....seem like nice folks....
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Old 04-26-2005, 05:53 PM   #6
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Never say Colibri and Xikar in the same sentence.
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Old 04-26-2005, 06:11 PM   #7
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I should pick one of these up, I tend to like using my punch though, unless its a torp of course.
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Old 04-28-2005, 05:26 PM   #8
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I just placed an order on ebay for my first as well. Hope it works as well as everyone here says.
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Old 04-28-2005, 05:31 PM   #9
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I love my Xikar

I love my Palio.

Do you think they know I am two timing them?
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Old 04-28-2005, 06:26 PM   #10
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I bought the Xi2 a couple months ago and mine sticks pretty badly and the cut is rarely even. I guess based on this thread i need to send it back.

Bummer.
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