V-Cutter

ksknnr · 10-16-2012, 12:53 PM

Anyone use a V-cutter on a regular basis? I picked one up this weekend, I love this thing. Nice clean cut,

363 · 10-16-2012, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ksknnr

Anyone use a V-cutter on a regular basis? I picked one up this weekend, I love this thing. Nice clean cut,

I have only used the cheapo Cbid one. I like the idea just need to get my hands on a quality one

Blak Smyth · 10-16-2012, 12:56 PM

Can anybody recommend a good one? They all seem kinda cheap to me.
I too have been thinking about trying V-cutters, I feel like we just had this thread... or... poll...

The Xikar don't look bad:

363 · 10-16-2012, 01:08 PM

from what I have seen they do a nice job and they look well built

Blak Smyth · 10-16-2012, 01:11 PM

Here are some interesting ones:
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=25130

T.G · 12-07-2012, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

Can anybody recommend a good one? They all seem kinda cheap to me.
I too have been thinking about trying V-cutters, I feel like we just had this thread... or... poll...

The Xikar don't look bad:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

Here are some interesting ones:
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=25130

The Xikar and the Wolf cutter mentioned in the first post of that thread have the exact same blade, all that differs is the housing. On the Xikar it's a polycarbonate & metal housing, on the Wolf it's plastic. I have one of the Wolf cutters and while it cuts brilliantly, it does feel a bit light in hand.

The main difference with the Wolf & Xikar V-cutters versus the other V-cutters out there is that where on the other V-cutters the first part of the blade to contact the cigar is the point that forms the deepest part of the V and you shove this point into the cigar and it cuts outward towards the cap, on the Xikar/Wolf it's the other way around, the blades are raked the other way so first part of the blade to contact the cigar is at the cap and it slices inward towards the apex of the V.

If you have a dryer or more fragile cigar, the inward slicing motion of the Xikar/Wolf should be a bit less of an impact and would hopefully reduce the chances of cracking the head of the cigar. I've also found that the Xikar/wolf leaves a very clean cut with no shredding, tearing or loose tobacco left behind. I can't say the same for the other design V cutters I have, but in all fairness, my other V-cutters are either not on the same quality level (el $2.50 cheapo from CI) or older and duller (Donatus & Dunhill co-branded by Donatus).

The Wolf cutter is distributed by Xikar and carries the same lifetime warranty as far as I know.

irratebass · 10-16-2012, 02:05 PM

I got one from Remo (Mike) that I like to use on torpedoes......Thanks again Mike!

Blak Smyth · 10-16-2012, 02:06 PM

I am bidding on a V-Cutter right now!

irratebass · 10-16-2012, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

I am bidding on a V-Cutter right now!

Good luck!

Blak Smyth · 10-16-2012, 02:23 PM

Well here we go again, I am bidding on another one but I just purchased this one, I love the look. Hope it works:

This was another I was looking at:

Antique I am bidding on:

MurphysLaw · 10-16-2012, 02:31 PM

I have the Xikar V cutter, works great!

TJarv · 10-16-2012, 03:51 PM

I love using the v cutter at my B&M

poriggity · 10-16-2012, 04:26 PM

I really should get myself a V cutter to complete my collection... It's been a while since I've used one...

JoeCool87TC · 10-21-2012, 05:03 AM

The Xikar works well, have been using it exclusively for about a year now. I'm not quite sure why, but I "like" the cut better than either a good guillotine or punch produces. I sort of feel like it somehow tastes a little better than a straight cut of punch, or maybe just because the cut is *very* clean.

Coach Deg · 10-21-2012, 06:21 AM

Bought the Xikar v cutter this week. It works great!

docdoty · 10-21-2012, 07:03 AM

I've used both cheep ones and the xikar v cut. They work well for some cigars, ESP larger sticks. I would go with the xikar. IMHO

Blak Smyth · 10-22-2012, 06:50 AM

Received my v-cutter Saturday. I love the design, it is way smaller than anticipated.

Blak Smyth · 12-07-2012, 10:25 AM

I won the above talked about cutter for $8.00 and it cuts wonderfully. Pic is of the bottom side.
It is spring loaded for a cool opening feature:

363 · 12-07-2012, 10:29 AM

I need to break down and get a good one at some point

Blak Smyth · 12-07-2012, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 363

I need to break down and get a good one at some point

I intend to get a Xikar V at some point.

10-16-2012, 12:53 PM	#1
ksknnr Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2012 First Name: Kevin Location: MA Posts: 520 Trading: (13)	V-Cutter Anyone use a V-cutter on a regular basis? I picked one up this weekend, I love this thing. Nice clean cut,

10-16-2012, 12:56 PM	#3
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: V-Cutter Can anybody recommend a good one? They all seem kinda cheap to me. I too have been thinking about trying V-cutters, I feel like we just had this thread... or... poll... The Xikar don't look bad: __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS Last edited by Blak Smyth; 10-16-2012 at 01:03 PM.

10-16-2012, 01:08 PM	#4
363 Infecting Via PM Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Brendon Location: Maryland Posts: 1,773 Trading: (35)	Re: V-Cutter from what I have seen they do a nice job and they look well built __________________ Support our Troops "do NOT put pizza in your briar without letting it cool off Brendon" - Sterns

10-16-2012, 01:11 PM	#5
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: V-Cutter Here are some interesting ones: http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=25130 __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

10-16-2012, 02:05 PM	#7
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: V-Cutter I got one from Remo (Mike) that I like to use on torpedoes......Thanks again Mike! __________________

10-16-2012, 02:06 PM	#8
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: V-Cutter I am bidding on a V-Cutter right now! __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

10-16-2012, 02:23 PM	#10
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: V-Cutter Well here we go again, I am bidding on another one but I just purchased this one, I love the look. Hope it works: This was another I was looking at: Antique I am bidding on: __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS Last edited by Blak Smyth; 10-16-2012 at 02:32 PM.

10-16-2012, 02:31 PM	#11
MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: V-Cutter I have the Xikar V cutter, works great! __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

10-16-2012, 03:51 PM	#12
TJarv In it to win it Join Date: Mar 2012 First Name: Tony Location: Aubrey, Texas Posts: 2,027 Trading: (58)	Re: V-Cutter I love using the v cutter at my B&M __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

10-16-2012, 04:26 PM	#13
poriggity Cigar Zombie Fo Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Lake Arrowhead, Ca Posts: 806 Trading: (13)	Re: V-Cutter I really should get myself a V cutter to complete my collection... It's been a while since I've used one... __________________ Bearded Dad Blog

10-21-2012, 05:03 AM	#14
JoeCool87TC Relaxing in Paradise... Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Joe Location: Beautiful Rural East Texas Posts: 186 Trading: (4)	Re: V-Cutter The Xikar works well, have been using it exclusively for about a year now. I'm not quite sure why, but I "like" the cut better than either a good guillotine or punch produces. I sort of feel like it somehow tastes a little better than a straight cut of punch, or maybe just because the cut is very clean. Last edited by JoeCool87TC; 10-21-2012 at 05:03 AM. Reason: spelling

10-21-2012, 06:21 AM	#15
Coach Deg C O W eieio. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Hudson, FL Posts: 2,853 Trading: (59)	Re: V-Cutter Bought the Xikar v cutter this week. It works great!

10-21-2012, 07:03 AM	#16
docdoty Cigars & Guns...what else Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Justin Location: Homer, mi Posts: 429 Trading: (8)	Re: V-Cutter I've used both cheep ones and the xikar v cut. They work well for some cigars, ESP larger sticks. I would go with the xikar. IMHO __________________ Enjoy what you smoke, and Smoke what you enjoy

10-22-2012, 06:50 AM	#17
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: V-Cutter Received my v-cutter Saturday. I love the design, it is way smaller than anticipated. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

12-07-2012, 10:25 AM	#18
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: V-Cutter I won the above talked about cutter for $8.00 and it cuts wonderfully. Pic is of the bottom side. It is spring loaded for a cool opening feature: __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

12-07-2012, 10:29 AM	#19
363 Infecting Via PM Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Brendon Location: Maryland Posts: 1,773 Trading: (35)	Re: V-Cutter I need to break down and get a good one at some point __________________ Support our Troops "do NOT put pizza in your briar without letting it cool off Brendon" - Sterns

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