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cvm4 · 06-20-2004, 07:48 PM

Being new to the hobby, one can get overwhelmed by the vast amount of things needed in order to enjoy this hobby to its fullest. I have been looking a Xikar cutters but can't justify buying a cutter that cost $40+, when I can buy an el cheapo for about $10. Is the cut really that much better on an expensive cutter? What's the best cutter you've come across?

grtrx · 06-20-2004, 08:03 PM

Xikar, Davidoff and Swiss Army Knife with cigar cutter

look at cigarbid.com - you might catch a bargain

grtrx · 06-20-2004, 08:03 PM

walgreens used to sell a servicable 2 blade cutter for about 5-6 bucks. not the best but not as bad as many.

Cloud9Bob · 06-20-2004, 08:08 PM

I have many, but if I had to be stranded on an island with only one, it would be my Davidoff double blade.

TomJones · 06-20-2004, 08:31 PM

SAK gets my vote

Exille · 06-20-2004, 08:45 PM

I have a cheapo single blade and a vector springloaded punch, single blade gets loaned to friends now

jb · 06-20-2004, 08:55 PM

I've got a xikar and a SAK. Both are great, and both can be had for about $20 if you look hard. Definitely worth it.

DAFU · 06-20-2004, 09:12 PM

........I'm quite fond of my Xikar "punch"!
Paid $20.
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Communism doesn't work because people like to own stuff.
Frank Zappa (1940 - 1993)

al'Thor · 06-20-2004, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grtrx

Xikar, Davidoff and Swiss Army Knife with cigar cutter

look at cigarbid.com - you might catch a bargain

Got my xikar at cigarbid for under $30. Mailed in my registration and they sent me a free leather pouch. It works great and has a lifetime sharpening and repair warranty. Not a bad deal. However, I have been thinking I might like the feel of scissors better....

HerbWCP · 06-20-2004, 11:07 PM

I've got 3.

Palio double blade cutter is very nice.

Xikar Multi Tool is very good for scissors - The Swiss Army Knife scissors are also very nice.

06-20-2004, 07:48 PM	#1
cvm4 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 3,411	Best cigar cutter? Being new to the hobby, one can get overwhelmed by the vast amount of things needed in order to enjoy this hobby to its fullest. I have been looking a Xikar cutters but can't justify buying a cutter that cost $40+, when I can buy an el cheapo for about $10. Is the cut really that much better on an expensive cutter? What's the best cutter you've come across?

06-20-2004, 08:03 PM	#2
grtrx Contributing Editor Herf God Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Naperville IL Posts: 44,579	Xikar, Davidoff and Swiss Army Knife with cigar cutter look at cigarbid.com - you might catch a bargain __________________ "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

06-20-2004, 08:03 PM	#3
grtrx Contributing Editor Herf God Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Naperville IL Posts: 44,579	walgreens used to sell a servicable 2 blade cutter for about 5-6 bucks. not the best but not as bad as many. __________________ "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

06-20-2004, 08:08 PM	#4
Cloud9Bob Contributing Editor Herf Meister Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New York Posts: 5,365	I have many, but if I had to be stranded on an island with only one, it would be my Davidoff double blade. __________________ "It takes a long time to understand nothing"

06-20-2004, 08:55 PM	#7
jb Contributing Editor Herf Meister Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kansas Posts: 8,058	I've got a xikar and a SAK. Both are great, and both can be had for about $20 if you look hard. Definitely worth it. __________________ ISO Opus DCs, RdC, Perf X, #2, and Super Beli. PM if you can help! TIA.

06-20-2004, 08:31 PM	#5
TomJones Club Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Campbell, CA Posts: 1,285	SAK gets my vote

06-20-2004, 08:45 PM	#6
Exille Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Placerville, Ca Posts: 246	I have a cheapo single blade and a vector springloaded punch, single blade gets loaned to friends now

06-20-2004, 09:12 PM	#8
DAFU Club Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: CINCINNATI Posts: 1,515	........I'm quite fond of my Xikar "punch"! Paid $20. _______________ Communism doesn't work because people like to own stuff. Frank Zappa (1940 - 1993)

06-20-2004, 11:07 PM	#10
HerbWCP Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Pinole, CA Posts: 371	I've got 3. Palio double blade cutter is very nice. Xikar Multi Tool is very good for scissors - The Swiss Army Knife scissors are also very nice. __________________ HerbWCP