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lightning9191 04-22-2009 10:56 AM
Re: Cigar Punches - I want a better one
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SilverFox (Post 349357)
Seems I just cant get what I want.

Perhaps I am too spoiled, hmmm my brother is a cnc lathe operator, maybe its time to get a custom one. Not that he would do it.

Is there such a thing as a conical honing stone that i can use to sharpen it, a simple grind wheel would make a mess of it I would think?

I think Dremel makes them.

ahc4353 04-22-2009 11:05 AM
Re: Cigar Punches - I want a better one
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SilverFox (Post 349357)
Seems I just cant get what I want.

Perhaps I am too spoiled, hmmm my brother is a cnc lathe operator, maybe its time to get a custom one. Not that he would do it.

Is there such a thing as a conical honing stone that i can use to sharpen it, a simple grind wheel would make a mess of it I would think?
It sounds like your only requirement is that it's sharp. Is this it or do you have other things rattling around in that head of yours that might help us help you?

md4958 04-22-2009 11:08 AM
Re: Cigar Punches - I want a better one
 
Am I mistaken that Xikar will replace it if ever needs sharpening Shawn? I know they do so with the cutters. If sharpness is your only issue, why not just exchange it at the b&m?

DPD6030 04-22-2009 11:31 AM
Re: Cigar Punches - I want a better one
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SilverFox (Post 349357)
Seems I just cant get what I want.

Perhaps I am too spoiled, hmmm my brother is a cnc lathe operator, maybe its time to get a custom one. Not that he would do it.

Is there such a thing as a conical honing stone that i can use to sharpen it, a simple grind wheel would make a mess of it I would think?
Lifetime warranty, exchange it at a B&M that sells them or send it back for a new one Shawn. :2 Oh I have the 009 Xikar punch and it works great IMO.

icantbejon 04-22-2009 11:52 AM
Re: Cigar Punches - I want a better one
 
I have the Xikar 007, and I wish mine was sharper as well. I love the convenience of carrying around on my keychain so I don't want to lose it. Mine came to me in this fashion, so I don't know if sending it back to Xikar is going to make that great of a deal. RGDs punch looks fantastic. I don't see myself spending $100 on a punch any time soon though.

SilverFox 04-22-2009 11:55 AM
Re: Cigar Punches - I want a better one
 
I think my issue is it wasn't sharp enough out of the gate, I find I have to push way to hard even with twisting to get it to cut. I have actually peeled the wrapper off of an El Principe from pushing too hard.

fissure 04-22-2009 12:20 PM
Re: Cigar Punches - I want a better one
 
This is the dremmel bit to look for. Tapered from 5-9 mm

http://www.dremel.com/en-us/Attachme...l.aspx?pid=952

SixPackSunday 04-22-2009 12:48 PM
Re: Cigar Punches - I want a better one
 
here are your options for high end punchs...

two from atoll:
$57
http://www.onthefly.com/ipp/f/180/to.../SHAT-PC-r.jpg

$105 and very nice for a table piece
http://www.onthefly.com/ipp/f/180/to...ECUTTER-cb.jpg

my favorite:
the Davidoff 3 punch piece
$250
http://www.milantobacco.com/MilanGra...sRuthenium.jpg

let it be known I dont own any of those, but they all have solid reviews where you can find any and are made by companies known for quality products.


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