Cutter issues....

abnCPT · 12-04-2008, 10:24 PM

Hey Everybody,

I've been sitting on this problem for a while and decided I wanted to see if I was the only one. Christmas 2006 I got 2 of the Savoy Stainless Steel Cutters (one from my mom and one from my wife-works for me!). They looked and felt solid like this site claims....I set one aside and used one so I'd have a reserve. Anyways, within a couple of months, one of the screws fell out and a month or so later, others fell out and it basically fell apart on me. I was kinda pissed, but I knew I had my "reserve". Within 3 weeks, the same thing happened to that one.

I know you can't expect the things to last forever, but for what they paid for the things ($40+), you DO expect them to not fall apart like some free cutter you get at a shop!!! Did anyone else have issues with these things? Or am I just smoking some seriously solid cigars???

(Here's a link with a pic of the cutter in question: http://www.vcigar.com/savoy-stainles...d728172939a198 )

I hope that I didn't break any guidelines here with this post! Thanks for the insight.

TJ (abnCPT!)

md4958 · 12-04-2008, 10:28 PM

I would contact Savoy and tell them about your issues.

Then I would go out and buy yourself a Palio or Xikar... whichever you prefer. Both have lifetime guarantees.

Mark (co-owner of Palio) is a BOTL and a member of this Board... not sure if that makes any difference to you.

I have both, and since I got my Palio, i havent used my Xikar once.... I now keep it in my golf bag.

dunng · 12-04-2008, 10:30 PM

Call it quits and buy a Palio...

Or try and put them back together but use Loctite on the screws...

Opusfxd · 12-04-2008, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dunng

Call it quits and buy a Palio...

Or try and put them back together but use Loctite on the screws...

Clear nail polish tends to work as well.

M1903A1 · 12-04-2008, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dunng

Call it quits and buy a Palio...

12-06-2008, 12:56 AM

Palio,palio,palio. Sorry to hear about your cutters.
Posted via Mobile Device

abnCPT · 12-08-2008, 07:45 PM

hmmm looks like a Palio might have to be put on the Christmas list! And always glad to help out a fellow BOTL with a good product!

ucla695 · 12-08-2008, 08:21 PM

That's ridiculous! It should last for a lot longer than that. Contact the company and see what they can do. I have a double guillotine Zino that has worked well for years. That said, I recently purchased a Palio from Mark as a back-up and it's all I use now.

taltos · 12-08-2008, 08:36 PM

Savoy is connected with Ashton Distributors, Inc. Their website is ashtoncigar.com. At the bottom of the home page click on Savoy. I contacted them with a problem on an inexpensive Savoy humidor and they were quite helpful and made sure that I was happy. Hope that this information helps.

12-04-2008, 10:24 PM	#1
abnCPT Just in from the Storm Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Center of the universe...Ft Bragg, NC Posts: 18 Trading: (0)	Cutter issues.... Hey Everybody, I've been sitting on this problem for a while and decided I wanted to see if I was the only one. Christmas 2006 I got 2 of the Savoy Stainless Steel Cutters (one from my mom and one from my wife-works for me!). They looked and felt solid like this site claims....I set one aside and used one so I'd have a reserve. Anyways, within a couple of months, one of the screws fell out and a month or so later, others fell out and it basically fell apart on me. I was kinda pissed, but I knew I had my "reserve". Within 3 weeks, the same thing happened to that one. I know you can't expect the things to last forever, but for what they paid for the things ($40+), you DO expect them to not fall apart like some free cutter you get at a shop!!! Did anyone else have issues with these things? Or am I just smoking some seriously solid cigars??? (Here's a link with a pic of the cutter in question: http://www.vcigar.com/savoy-stainles...d728172939a198 ) I hope that I didn't break any guidelines here with this post! Thanks for the insight. TJ (abnCPT!)

12-04-2008, 10:28 PM	#2
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Cutter issues.... I would contact Savoy and tell them about your issues. Then I would go out and buy yourself a Palio or Xikar... whichever you prefer. Both have lifetime guarantees. Mark (co-owner of Palio) is a BOTL and a member of this Board... not sure if that makes any difference to you. I have both, and since I got my Palio, i havent used my Xikar once.... I now keep it in my golf bag. __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

12-04-2008, 10:30 PM	#3
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: Cutter issues.... Call it quits and buy a Palio... Or try and put them back together but use Loctite on the screws... __________________ MassHole Banter

12-06-2008, 12:56 AM	#6
jbonnefsc Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cutter issues.... Palio,palio,palio. Sorry to hear about your cutters. Posted via Mobile Device

12-08-2008, 07:45 PM	#7
abnCPT Just in from the Storm Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Center of the universe...Ft Bragg, NC Posts: 18 Trading: (0)	Re: Cutter issues.... hmmm looks like a Palio might have to be put on the Christmas list! And always glad to help out a fellow BOTL with a good product!

12-08-2008, 08:21 PM	#8
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: Cutter issues.... That's ridiculous! It should last for a lot longer than that. Contact the company and see what they can do. I have a double guillotine Zino that has worked well for years. That said, I recently purchased a Palio from Mark as a back-up and it's all I use now.

12-08-2008, 08:36 PM	#9
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: Cutter issues.... Savoy is connected with Ashton Distributors, Inc. Their website is ashtoncigar.com. At the bottom of the home page click on Savoy. I contacted them with a problem on an inexpensive Savoy humidor and they were quite helpful and made sure that I was happy. Hope that this information helps.