Xikar Cutter-Not Released to Public Yet

I got this as a gift. I can't find it on the Xikar web site. It was in a 5 cigar travel humidor with a lighter.

The plastic flag acts as a back stop so your cuts are controlled and only the smallest part of the cap is removed.

[ATobin]

Me likey. Have you tested it yet?

Originally Posted by ATobin

Me likey. Have you tested it yet?

I have. And it gives me the perfect cut every time. I usually take a regular guillotine cutter and do a 360 degree carefully around 1/32" around the cap so all that comes off is the cap wrapper. Like a little beanie.
With this, no thinking required. Stick it in and close the blades and voila!
I can't believe no one has thought of this....at least not in a major marketing environment.

[T.G]

Originally Posted by Katmancross

I have. And it gives me the perfect cut every time. I usually take a regular guillotine cutter and do a 360 degree carefully around 1/32" around the cap so all that comes off is the cap wrapper. Like a little beanie.
With this, no thinking required. Stick it in and close the blades and voila!
I can't believe no one has thought of this....at least not in a major marketing environment.

Cutters with backstops have been around for quite a long time.

Originally Posted by T.G

Cutters with backstops have been around for quite a long time.

So much for my credibility. I've never seen one.

[T.G]

Originally Posted by Katmancross

So much for my credibility. I've never seen one.

Granted, they aren't all that commonly found.

[T.G]

Originally Posted by Katmancross

I got this as a gift. I can't find it on the Xikar web site.

A very nice and thoughtful gift.

I think those were a special B&M only holiday gift pack item. They were announced back in October and it's in the 2010 Holiday catalog (page 16).

Originally Posted by T.G

A very nice and thoughtful gift.

I think those were a special B&M only holiday gift pack item. They were announced back in October and it's in the 2010 Holiday catalog (page 16).

Wow. It was an even nicer gift than I thought. And I thought it was pretty cool.
I immortalized the gentleman who gave it to me in one of my reviews at Famous.
I gave him a new nickname that I hope catches on where he works. That should drive him nuts.

Cutters with backstops are called "noob cutters".

Originally Posted by Darrell

Cutters with backstops are called "noob cutters".

Thanks...a lot

[T.G]

Originally Posted by Darrell

Cutters with backstops are called "noob cutters".

Sweet, I have a few of the all-metal Liga Privada and JdN backstop cutters from Jon Drew, how many noobs can I go out and cut with them? Is there a limit? Do you smoke your noobs band or band off? What's the best humidity for storing a noob? I know better than to ask if you should store them cello on or off.

(kicking the thread back on topic)

Nice cutter Katman!

[weak_link]

Originally Posted by T.G

Sweet, I have a few of the all-metal Liga Privada and JdN backstop cutters from Jon Drew, how many noobs can I go out and cut with them? Is there a limit? Do you smoke your noobs band or band off? What's the best humidity for storing a noob? I know better than to ask if you should store them cello on or off.

I've actually been using the one you gave me quite a bit. I didn't think I was going to enjoy it as much as I have been. Thx broham.

[T.G]

Originally Posted by weak_link

I've actually been using the one you gave me quite a bit. I didn't think I was going to enjoy it as much as I have been. Thx broham.

Cool deal, you're welcome bro. I really like those LP9 cutters myself. Out of the half-dozen or so different styles/brands I own, it's by far the fastest cutting cutter I own and ties the Zino for cleanness of cuts. The Zino can't cut over 47-49 RG though....

[kelmac07]

Originally Posted by Darrell

Cutters with backstops are called "noob cutters".

damnedest thing.

EVERY double guillotine cutter has a "noob" backstop.

Or did everyone forget laying the cutter flat on the table? Did you forget WHY every double guillotine cutter is so thin?

Originally Posted by tobii3

damnedest thing.

EVERY double guillotine cutter has a "noob" backstop.

Or did everyone forget laying the cutter flat on the table? Did you forget WHY every double guillotine cutter is so thin?

Yes, but finding a table or counter in the car is troublesome

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by Darrell

Cutters with backstops are called "noob cutters".

So did you get yours yet?

[CigarNut]

Originally Posted by Darrell

Cutters with backstops are called "noob cutters".

I like my noob cutters and use them all the time

hmmm...i've never seen one either....