Xikar V cutter

bruceolee · 01-26-2022, 11:31 AM

So, i purchased this from cigars international and received it today. it's built like a tank and as sharp as any blade i have. I wanted to try a V cutter because i like the idea of more surface area to smoke with and it seems to be doing well with the 2 cigars i've cut with. I'm mostly a punch guy but i'm really liking this cutter now. what do you prefer? God bless you all!

RevSmoke · 01-26-2022, 11:37 AM

I have one of these as well, and love it. I go back and forth in whether I like that or a straight cut. I sometimes even use a punch

Havanaaddict · 01-26-2022, 12:03 PM

I have never liked a Punch of V cut, always liked a thin straight cut. I tend to brush my tongue to the end and with a punch the end becomes to wet.
Looks nice

markem · 01-26-2022, 12:20 PM

I have a the same cutter. I use it when I think that the head of the cigar is likely to be tight. Can be hell on wrappers if you aren't careful.

For me, it's just another tool in my cigar arsenal.

icehog3 · 01-27-2022, 08:42 AM

I've got one and like it a lot. Yet a realized it's been a couple months since I did anything but a straight cut.

sigsauer · 01-27-2022, 09:26 AM

its a great cut most of the time imo

CigarSquid · 01-27-2022, 05:31 PM

I love the deep v cut, I use the Colibri. As mentioned above, it can reek havoc on the wrapper, which I have noticed more lately... What am I doing wrong.

longknocker · 01-28-2022, 05:07 AM

Always A Straight Cut For Me. Tried The Punch & V, Didn't Really Like Them.

Porch Dweller · 01-28-2022, 06:58 AM

I have that same cutter and use it almost exclusively.

bruceolee · 01-30-2022, 05:00 PM

I've used this a few times now and am really liking how much this really opens up the draw especially on cuban cigars. even the tight draws pull better on a v-cut. This cutter is built like a tank and with xikars warranty you can't go wrong.

CigarNut · 01-30-2022, 07:41 PM

I like the Xikar V cutter, but it is so big that it’s cumbersome to carry around.

icehog3 · 01-31-2022, 08:52 AM

I used mine all weekend, forgot how much I like the cut.

Tio Gato · 01-31-2022, 10:58 AM

I like a V-cut on cigars with well rounded dome-like heads.
Unlike my head that is box-pressed.

4WheelVFR · 01-31-2022, 10:55 AM

I need another V cutter. I've always liked the cut, but I went back to the guillotine for whatever reason.....heck, it's been so long since I've had a smoke I'm not sure I can find my cutter anyways.

01-26-2022, 11:31 AM	#1
bruceolee King of Rants Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Jason Location: South Florida Posts: 1,227 Trading: (1)	Xikar V cutter So, i purchased this from cigars international and received it today. it's built like a tank and as sharp as any blade i have. I wanted to try a V cutter because i like the idea of more surface area to smoke with and it seems to be doing well with the 2 cigars i've cut with. I'm mostly a punch guy but i'm really liking this cutter now. what do you prefer? God bless you all! __________________ “When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name.” Spurgeon

01-26-2022, 11:37 AM	#2
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,844 Trading: (51)	Re: Xikar V cutter I have one of these as well, and love it. I go back and forth in whether I like that or a straight cut. I sometimes even use a punch __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

01-26-2022, 12:03 PM	#3
Havanaaddict Man in Black!!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: V.I.P Room Partagas Factory Posts: 3,443 Trading: (1)	Re: Xikar V cutter I have never liked a Punch of V cut, always liked a thin straight cut. I tend to brush my tongue to the end and with a punch the end becomes to wet. Looks nice __________________ "If my answers frighten you then you should cease asking scary questions." "Hav-a-na nice day"

01-26-2022, 12:20 PM	#4
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,621 Trading: (47)	Re: Xikar V cutter I have a the same cutter. I use it when I think that the head of the cigar is likely to be tight. Can be hell on wrappers if you aren't careful. For me, it's just another tool in my cigar arsenal. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

01-27-2022, 08:42 AM	#5
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,251 Trading: (60)	Re: Xikar V cutter I've got one and like it a lot. Yet a realized it's been a couple months since I did anything but a straight cut. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

01-27-2022, 09:26 AM	#6
sigsauer Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,370 Trading: (63)	Re: Xikar V cutter its a great cut most of the time imo

01-27-2022, 05:31 PM	#7
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: Xikar V cutter I love the deep v cut, I use the Colibri. As mentioned above, it can reek havoc on the wrapper, which I have noticed more lately... What am I doing wrong. __________________ gaRRy

01-28-2022, 05:07 AM	#8
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: Xikar V cutter Always A Straight Cut For Me. Tried The Punch & V, Didn't Really Like Them.

01-28-2022, 06:58 AM	#9
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,378 Trading: (24)	Re: Xikar V cutter I have that same cutter and use it almost exclusively. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

01-30-2022, 05:00 PM	#10
bruceolee King of Rants Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Jason Location: South Florida Posts: 1,227 Trading: (1)	Re: Xikar V cutter I've used this a few times now and am really liking how much this really opens up the draw especially on cuban cigars. even the tight draws pull better on a v-cut. This cutter is built like a tank and with xikars warranty you can't go wrong. __________________ “When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name.” Spurgeon

01-30-2022, 07:41 PM	#11
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Xikar V cutter I like the Xikar V cutter, but it is so big that it’s cumbersome to carry around. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

01-31-2022, 08:52 AM	#12
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,251 Trading: (60)	Re: Xikar V cutter I used mine all weekend, forgot how much I like the cut. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

01-31-2022, 10:58 AM	#13
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,075 Trading: (11)	Re: Xikar V cutter I like a V-cut on cigars with well rounded dome-like heads. Unlike my head that is box-pressed. __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.

01-31-2022, 10:55 AM	#14
4WheelVFR Wild'n since '87 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ray Location: Little Egypt Posts: 1,342 Trading: (36)	Re: Xikar V cutter I need another V cutter. I've always liked the cut, but I went back to the guillotine for whatever reason.....heck, it's been so long since I've had a smoke I'm not sure I can find my cutter anyways.