what cutter do you all recommend?
- Thread starter MiamiE
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invest in a Xicar, they are very well priced at www.tampahumidor.com. They have a lifetime warranty, you won't be sorry.
cigartexan
Evolving Lead Gorilla
but I'm biased 
batfastard123
Young Ape
falconpunch99 said:
I have one of those too, it is a very good cutter and I like it better than my Xikar. It is a nice double bladed guillotine with gold plated screws and mahogany handles, it looks very nice and cuts clean every time. Plus it won't pinch the living sh*t out of you like the Xikar either.
I have an Xikar 2 and really like it. Just got another from the CBid. Very cool to pull out and always gets a "what the hell is that" from unsuspecting people. Besides they cut great and are way sharp. Threw my old one out the car window after it crushed instead of cut a CAO Piazza.
txmatt
Still Smitty's biotch!
MiamiE said:
Erick, REALLY get yourself a Havana Cigar Cutter (or 3) at bargainhumidors.com. I have been recommending them for some time now, and everyone who has taken my advice and picked one up has agreed they give an amazing cut.
For a decent looking great cutting high end one I still recommend Palio. It will run you around $40 though. They do not look as fancy as a Xikar, however the design of the Palio allows for less blade deflection than any other double blade cutter I have used.
The meansardine by Xikar another ape mentioned deserves an honorable mention as well - very good cutter for not a lot of $.
-Matt-
dadof3illinois
High Horse Rider
I keep hearing people talk about how their cutters get dull?? They will over time but not for a very long time.... These blades are made from Stainless Steel which for the most part keep a decent edge, so if your just cutting cigars it shouldn't dull much at all.
I think what happens is the Tobacco Gum builds up on your cutters after a while and makes them appear dull. Everyone should throw your cutters in the dish washing machine once in awhile and that should take care of it.
I noticed one of my little "havana" cutters started smashing the cigars a little bit, so I gave it a good wash and it's as good as new.
I'd try this first before throwing my cutter out....
Just my 2 cents.
I think what happens is the Tobacco Gum builds up on your cutters after a while and makes them appear dull. Everyone should throw your cutters in the dish washing machine once in awhile and that should take care of it.
I noticed one of my little "havana" cutters started smashing the cigars a little bit, so I gave it a good wash and it's as good as new.
I'd try this first before throwing my cutter out....
Just my 2 cents.
This thread convinced me to order the Havana cutter. I fricken love it. It's nice and slim and if you cut your cigars the way I do, by laying the cutter flat on a table and placing the cigar vertical, it gives the cap a perfect shave.
I've just had one problem with it. If you snap the blade open and don't restrict it with your hand, it will sometimes open up too much and the blade will go off-track and won't close. You'll have to wiggle the blade to get it back on track. First time this happened I almost busted the thing.
I've just had one problem with it. If you snap the blade open and don't restrict it with your hand, it will sometimes open up too much and the blade will go off-track and won't close. You'll have to wiggle the blade to get it back on track. First time this happened I almost busted the thing.