Need a new cigar cutter

[marper331]

i use a palio and sometimes a xikar punch

[earthson]

I've owned 2 Palios before and now using a Xi3

-The return/exchange process is smoother for Xikar. Palio I had to go through 5 phone calls over a month to settle the exchange process.

See, my palio a few years ago up and popped apart one day when I went to use it to make a cut. The handles came apart and both blades went flying across the room. My email to Palio was answered quickly and they immediately sent me another one with a shipping label so I could return the broken one free of charge.

Plus, if you go into any store that sells Palio, they are supposed to have a no-questions-asked policy of replacement.

Mind you, I clean mine every few months with some isopropyl to get all the tobacco gunk off (like from when I have to re-cut a stick after it's already going).

[dubleuhb]

I looked through the palio website, and they really only have the one format, which I'm not thrilled with. I lean towards function over form here, but I wouldn't mind a bit of both. Is this their entire offering? http://www.paliocutter.com/products.htm

If it ain't broke don't fix it.

[khenry0105]

Admittedly, I'm in love with the Dupont Maxijet, which matches my handy torch lighter.

http://www.amazon.com/S-T-Dupont-Maxijet-Cutter-Cigar/dp/B006WC7CLA

Obnoxious price. Still, I'm not totally opposed to ruthlessly murdering $200 in honor of cutting my stogies!

Great comments, keep 'em coming!

I have this Dupont cutter in the black to

match my Ligne 2 lighter - it's very nice and provides a great cut. That said, I haven't used it in a couple years - find myself grabbing cigar scissors instead. Love the added control of scissors.

[canadianbeaver]

I have Xikar cutters in a couple of different colours. I have very fancy lighters but I just got a Xikar lighter for travel. Then I found this.

http://xikar.com/files/XIKAR%20Consumer%20Return%20Form.pdf

If you ever have a problem with a Xikar product, you just fill out the form, send the thing in and they send you a new one.

[MostlyHarmless]

I have the Palio and it gets the job done because it's extremely sharp and has a robust built quality. That beeing said, i have to agree that there are cutter out there which look much nicer.

@SaintLuis, if you look at this site, you can find one more, but it's just one format and 5 colour options.

http://heartfeltindustries.com/products.asp?cat=Palio

[cigardoc]

If you are looking for something a little high end, you should check out Dupont

[Skyfall]

My lotus double guillotine is too dull to keep using, so I'm in the market for a new one.

I prefer the old school straight cut, so while I'm not opposed to options that perform punch as well, that's what I'll be using most of the time. I have a double guillotine xicar xi2 that's sort of my old standby, but I think I'd like something higher end. I liked my buddies xi3 - felt nice and heavy and had a nice snap to it.

So I thought I'd toss up my decision to the mob. What are you guys using that you love, and think I should buy?

Saint

Why don't you just sharpen it?

[TM-US]

Another vote for Xikar. I use the very thin stainless Xikar cutter that is easily pocketable. Although I usually use a punch, this cutter has cut several boxes worth of cigars and no dullness. I like that Xikar will replace my cutter, no questions asked, at my local shop.

[Skyfall]

Spend $7.00 on one of these and just sharpen the one you have.

[rmill3r]

With out a doubt, Cuban Crafters Perfect Cigar Cutter: http://www.cubancrafters.com/cuban-crafters-perfect-cigar-cutters-cuts-the-exact-amount-off-all-ring-sizes/

No matter what, you will always get a perfect, clean cut. ALWAYS.

If you're cutting something sort of torpedo shaped or with any sort of odd-shaped head, though, it could be difficult.

[sheppsea]

I have a Xikar Xi2, and I am not all that thrilled with it. It leaves a raised ridge of tobacco on the cut face that look like it was pinched rather than cut cleanly.

The cutter is sort of like the xikar lighters I have.. They work, but I think there are better options out there. I wouldn't spend more on a higher end xikar based on my experience with this one.

Just out of curiosity how did you cut the cigar?

I always used to lay the cutter on its back on a flat surface when using it (which apparently cuts off the perfect amount of the cap), and this always resulted in a ridge forming, but I have started cutting it upright in my hand now, which results in a clean and straight cut

I love my Xikar Xi1, which also comes with a lifetime warranty, so would definitely recommend that. I have had it for about a year now and have never had any problems . I am looking to get a Palio for a little variety though

I also have the V-Cutter, which works really well, I just prefer a straight cut.