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Nothing unique about the way I clip my caps; my primary cutter is a Xikar Xi, which clips flawlessly. On occassion, I'll use a punch, and depending on the ring gauge I may punch the cap twice (which looks like an '8'), to improve the draw.
I have tried other cutters like the Palio and some of the cheaper ones. They just don't feel as good in my hand and give me the the control that the MTX does. I used that almost exclusively until the VX came out and now mix that in. Their lifetime warranty can't be beat. I know I've used it multiple times on different cutters that have gotten dull or lighters that have stopped working. Also any items that get returned and then the customer gets a replacement the items are fixed and then sent to the troops at no charge to them.
I always reach for my Xikar MTX to cut my cigars just using the sharpness of the blades to zip around the edge until the cap falls off. Neat, clean, and ready to smoke.
I when out and about I use a cheap disposable cutter it gets the job done when it gets dull toss and $2 get a new one won't cry if someone swipes it. At home I have a nice pair of scissors and Xikar lighter. I have some punches that work fine too but lean towards the guillotine.
I pretty much always use my Xikar MTX on parejo's and a cheap guillotine cutter that I have on my figurados. Worst case I'll use my swiss army knife to do the job (had to do that while I was out of town recently).
Depends on ring gauge and cigar shape a lot of the time, but I rely mostly on my 3 Xikar cutters. For smaller ring (lancero, corona, etc.) I like the MTX scissors. For medium and larger ring cigars, most of the time I'll go with the VX (v-cutter). For torpedo shaped heads, I'll usually opt for the Xi.
I have used others, but I keep coming back to the Xikar cutters. They have solid performance and that lifetime warranty certainly doesn't hurt.
I've tried different kinds of cutters, but I have to say that my favorite is the MTX scissors. They have great precision and the extra tool come in handy in certain situations
When I first started smoking cigars I resorted to the punch as did many of my friends, and then I went to cutters. I liked how I got more of a draw but I would always cut way too much off and my cigar would unravel.
Eventually I got the hang of it though and never went back. I use a Xicar cutter for the most part but had a pair of colibri Man o War cutters that had a bigger ring gauge on them (they broke recently). One of these days I swear I'll try using my teeth like a gangster. ;)
Like others have mentioned, I also use a cheap guillotine cutter. (Mostly because they tend to accidentally walk off when I have friends over.) After reading the comments, I'll take a look at the Xikar cutters. I've been looking for something better to use when there's no chance it of walking away. :)
We have been making them for a while, as well as exclusively distributing IM Corona's (pictured above). See the rest on our website http://bit.ly/i7JTMT (forgive the garbage that is our current website. The new site will be up in a few weeks).
I generally use my Xikar Xi2 - I've had some pretty crappy (cheap) cutters in the past that seemed to mangle the cap. I really like the pic you posted of the old Savinelli (wood body) cutter. Is there an updated version?
I started out with the cheap cutters that have the boxknife-looking blade in it. They last about as long as a box knife blade, which is expected. I have a guillotine cutter that is a bit better, but even it is getting dull now. I'm using a punch more now that the lighter I have has two good punches built in to the bottom. A good regular cutter is my next big item, and I'll consider Savinelli now as well. Not sure if local B & M carries them or not. I'd be interested to know if anyone has ever tried the Swiss Army knife that comes with the cigar cutter or scissors? There are a couple of different varieties.
I have tons of cutters and punches, but the best ones I have were known as "Havana" cutters. I bought mine at my local B&M many years ago for about $2.50, they used to have the company's logo printed on them. These are a rectangular cutter with kind of a switchblade effect to open it. I find that the best way to us it is to place it on a flat surface and stand the cigar straight up. This gives a perfect cut every time. My second favorite is a cutter from Drew Estate. It has a closed back that acheives the same effect as placing the cutter on a flat surface, with the added convenience of not having to have a flat surface with you! I've also been experimenting with a cheap punch for the first time in 15 years of smoking. The punch seems to be good on small ring cigars and cigars that you know are going to have a loose draw.
I exclusively use a guillotine cutter on all my cigars. I used to use the guillotines on the figurados and a punch on the parejos, but I've pretty much abandoned the punch. I find the cutter gives a better draw. I recently picked up a Xikar Xi.
I don't know how many cigars I have ruined with throw-away cutters. I wish I had realized what a difference a good cutter made from the start. The Palio cutters consistently leave a clean cut. Very sharp. Even better, if I ever have a problem with it or feel like it isn't sharp enough I can take it to my B&M or anyone that sells Palios to exchange it for a new one on the spot.
I've gone to using a bullet-cutter more often than not, especially with larger cigars. I tend to nub most of my cigars, and find the cigar easier to handle as the head begins to give way.
I have always just used cheap cutters, but have ruined a few cigars that way also. Everytime I'm at my buddies house I use a punch and I seemed to like the draw more. I need to get one. I have a decent metal body double blade cutter but almost never take it out, its too nice to leave laying around and haven't gotten the hang of it yet to cut clean and fast.
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I love the Cuban Crafter's perfect cutter, had it close to a year and it's still super sharp, always cuts the perfect portion off.
ReplyDeleteThanks Spencer! Never used one, but that's a cool looking cutter!
ReplyDeleteNothing unique about the way I clip my caps; my primary cutter is a Xikar Xi, which clips flawlessly. On occassion, I'll use a punch, and depending on the ring gauge I may punch the cap twice (which looks like an '8'), to improve the draw.
ReplyDeleteThat's a cool looking cutter too, Papa! Interesting technique with the punch. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite cutter is my Xikar MTX followed by my Xikar VX.
ReplyDeleteWhat's so good about Xikar, Keith? Have you tried other cutters that don't compete?
ReplyDeleteKeith, my next cutter purchase will be the VX!
ReplyDeleteI have tried other cutters like the Palio and some of the cheaper ones. They just don't feel as good in my hand and give me the the control that the MTX does. I used that almost exclusively until the VX came out and now mix that in. Their lifetime warranty can't be beat. I know I've used it multiple times on different cutters that have gotten dull or lighters that have stopped working. Also any items that get returned and then the customer gets a replacement the items are fixed and then sent to the troops at no charge to them.
ReplyDeleteI always reach for my Xikar MTX to cut my cigars just using the sharpness of the blades to zip around the edge until the cap falls off. Neat, clean, and ready to smoke.
ReplyDeleteI when out and about I use a cheap disposable cutter it gets the job done when it gets dull toss and $2 get a new one won't cry if someone swipes it. At home I have a nice pair of scissors and Xikar lighter. I have some punches that work fine too but lean towards the guillotine.
ReplyDeleteI use a punch most of the time.
ReplyDeleteI pretty much always use my Xikar MTX on parejo's and a cheap guillotine cutter that I have on my figurados. Worst case I'll use my swiss army knife to do the job (had to do that while I was out of town recently).
ReplyDeleteDepends on ring gauge and cigar shape a lot of the time, but I rely mostly on my 3 Xikar cutters. For smaller ring (lancero, corona, etc.) I like the MTX scissors. For medium and larger ring cigars, most of the time I'll go with the VX (v-cutter). For torpedo shaped heads, I'll usually opt for the Xi.
ReplyDeleteI have used others, but I keep coming back to the Xikar cutters. They have solid performance and that lifetime warranty certainly doesn't hurt.
Thanks for all your comments! These have been fun to read! Keith, that is very cool about them sending them to the troops!
ReplyDeleteYep, it is just a testament to the company.
ReplyDeleteI've tried different kinds of cutters, but I have to say that my favorite is the MTX scissors. They have great precision and the extra tool come in handy in certain situations
ReplyDeleteWhen I first started smoking cigars I resorted to the punch as did many of my friends, and then I went to cutters. I liked how I got more of a draw but I would always cut way too much off and my cigar would unravel.
ReplyDeleteEventually I got the hang of it though and never went back. I use a Xicar cutter for the most part but had a pair of colibri Man o War cutters that had a bigger ring gauge on them (they broke recently). One of these days I swear I'll try using my teeth like a gangster. ;)
Like others have mentioned, I also use a cheap guillotine cutter. (Mostly because they tend to accidentally walk off when I have friends over.) After reading the comments, I'll take a look at the Xikar cutters. I've been looking for something better to use when there's no chance it of walking away. :)
ReplyDeleteWell I am glad I was able to provide some free promotion for Xikar.
ReplyDeleteHas anyone had any experience with our Savinelli cutters? Don't worry, I can take whatever you throw at me.
Jon you asked. lol
ReplyDeleteActually didn't even know you guys made cutters. When did you start making them?
We have been making them for a while, as well as exclusively distributing IM Corona's (pictured above). See the rest on our website http://bit.ly/i7JTMT (forgive the garbage that is our current website. The new site will be up in a few weeks).
ReplyDeleteI trim the cap with my pocket knife. The effect is like having a custom sized punch for every ring gauge.
ReplyDeleteI just found another Savinelli cutter. It is an older one, but still pretty cool. I will go shoot photos and add one to this post.
ReplyDeleteI generally use my Xikar Xi2 - I've had some pretty crappy (cheap) cutters in the past that seemed to mangle the cap. I really like the pic you posted of the old Savinelli (wood body) cutter. Is there an updated version?
ReplyDeleteNo updated version. The only Savinelli cutters we have available are the BOB's and the Scissors. Along with the IM Corona that is also pictured above.
ReplyDeleteAs Keith mentioned, I didn't realize you guys made cutters as well. I'll see if I can track one down.
ReplyDeleteI started out with the cheap cutters that have the boxknife-looking blade in it. They last about as long as a box knife blade, which is expected. I have a guillotine cutter that is a bit better, but even it is getting dull now. I'm using a punch more now that the lighter I have has two good punches built in to the bottom.
ReplyDeleteA good regular cutter is my next big item, and I'll consider Savinelli now as well. Not sure if local B & M carries them or not.
I'd be interested to know if anyone has ever tried the Swiss Army knife that comes with the cigar cutter or scissors? There are a couple of different varieties.
I have tons of cutters and punches, but the best ones I have were known as "Havana" cutters. I bought mine at my local B&M many years ago for about $2.50, they used to have the company's logo printed on them. These are a rectangular cutter with kind of a switchblade effect to open it. I find that the best way to us it is to place it on a flat surface and stand the cigar straight up. This gives a perfect cut every time. My second favorite is a cutter from Drew Estate. It has a closed back that acheives the same effect as placing the cutter on a flat surface, with the added convenience of not having to have a flat surface with you! I've also been experimenting with a cheap punch for the first time in 15 years of smoking. The punch seems to be good on small ring cigars and cigars that you know are going to have a loose draw.
ReplyDeleteI use a twin blade cutter for figurados and punch for everything else.
ReplyDeleteI exclusively use a guillotine cutter on all my cigars. I used to use the guillotines on the figurados and a punch on the parejos, but I've pretty much abandoned the punch. I find the cutter gives a better draw. I recently picked up a Xikar Xi.
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ReplyDeletei just use my el cheapo cutter or a punch. cigars are a treat once or twice a week, a break from my pipes, which i am quite partial to
ReplyDeleteI don't know how many cigars I have ruined with throw-away cutters. I wish I had realized what a difference a good cutter made from the start. The Palio cutters consistently leave a clean cut. Very sharp. Even better, if I ever have a problem with it or feel like it isn't sharp enough I can take it to my B&M or anyone that sells Palios to exchange it for a new one on the spot.
ReplyDeleteGreat cutter.
ReplyDeleteThat kind of cutter is what I am looking for. I have a friend who has it and he told me that it cut cigars easily. I think that I should also buy one.
ReplyDeleteI've gone to using a bullet-cutter more often than not, especially with larger cigars. I tend to nub most of my cigars, and find the cigar easier to handle as the head begins to give way.
ReplyDeleteI have always just used cheap cutters, but have ruined a few cigars that way also. Everytime I'm at my buddies house I use a punch and I seemed to like the draw more. I need to get one. I have a decent metal body double blade cutter but almost never take it out, its too nice to leave laying around and haven't gotten the hang of it yet to cut clean and fast.
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated for sharing your blog, Cigar cutters are utilized to enter the cap of a cigar sometime recently smoking it. The most fundamental sort of cutter utilized to form straight cuts is the single edge guillotine. Best CR Preroll Container
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