Which Cutter do you prefer?

Buckeye Jack · 02-08-2022, 10:28 PM

So I will start this thread with the transparency that a hobby has now turned into a side hustle. I know this may get me that dreaded(?) vendor color for my name…and I’ll take that risk. Many people know me here throughout my now 25 years on the cigar boards (while still riding that deep slope we all know), and I’ll accept that if it happens LOL

My leather working hobby has netted me quite a few sales, in a very short time. NOT SOMETHING I EVER ANTICIPATED!

I have created vegetable tan wallets, knife sheaths, and whatever anyone has asked me if I could do. I have also created wet-molded cigar cutter pouches for every cutter in my collection.

So, my question to you, is what cigar cutter do you prefer? I dont want to make this a poll because I may not know of every brand thats out there nowadays. I have created pouches for a Palio, an XO, a VX2, a Davidoff, a SAK….and a generic one. I also have a original teardrop Xikar wet molding as we speak. But if their is a really popular one out their that I do not know about….then I want to purchase one and make a pouch for it. Maybe it will become my everyday carry?

Thanks all!

tsolomon · 02-09-2022, 05:44 AM

Palio

longknocker · 02-09-2022, 06:19 AM

Cuban Crafters & Xikar Xi.

bruceolee · 02-09-2022, 07:36 AM

Xikar Xi and VX2

icehog3 · 02-09-2022, 07:43 AM

Colibri V-Cut
Xikar Xi

CigarSquid · 02-09-2022, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Colibri V-Cut
Xikar Xi

I second this.

I have been getting into the punch again recently.

Porch Dweller · 02-09-2022, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Colibri V-Cut
Xikar Xi

I third these.

I don't care for punches.

bruceolee · 02-09-2022, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

I third these.

I don't care for punches.

I'm with you. I had too many cracked caps from punches. God bless you!

Ashcan Bill · 02-09-2022, 09:52 AM

While I prefer a punch, when I use a cutter it's usually a Palio.

Old Sailor · 02-09-2022, 08:00 AM

Colibri V-Cut
Palio

mosesbotbol · 02-09-2022, 08:51 AM

Traditional scissors are my go to

Buckeye Jack · 02-09-2022, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Traditional scissors are my go to

Now that would be fun to make something for.......

I'll also have to check out Colibri's V-cutter....not familiar with that one.....

just looked it up...very similar to the Xikar model

jledou · 02-09-2022, 09:06 AM

I hid my original Palio and a lighter from myself ...

So for the last year it has been Xikar Xi

kydsid · 02-09-2022, 10:29 AM

Still rocking an old school Palio and Xikar, they will likely outlast any of the new versions just like my 80s garage fridge will outlast the new fancy one thats inside the house I bought last year.

Axeman · 02-09-2022, 11:02 AM

I have very sharp edges fingernails. But I will use any sharp edge available.

stearns · 02-09-2022, 12:24 PM

Favorite cutter ever? The old Made In Italy Xikar scissors, but those are a relic now

Actual regular use? Palio 10 times out of 10

T.G · 02-09-2022, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Buckeye Jack

I have created vegetable tan wallets, knife sheaths, and whatever anyone has asked me if I could do.

Can you make ball gags and gimp hoods? Asking for a friend.

Seriously though, any thoughts about making a generic sized one that might fit like 75%-80% of the various $10-20 cutters out there?

Oddly, my most used cutter falls in that realm. It's the Moretti that CI sells. Double guillotine, sort of Palio inspired. I put my original Zino and OG Palio away for fear of losing them.

Buckeye Jack · 02-10-2022, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by T.G

Can you make ball gags and gimp hoods? Asking for a friend.

Seriously though, any thoughts about making a generic sized one that might fit like 75%-80% of the various $10-20 cutters out there?

Oddly, my most used cutter falls in that realm. It's the Moretti that CI sells. Double guillotine, sort of Palio inspired. I put my original Zino and OG Palio away for fear of losing them.

LOL....you probably wouldn't be surprised at some of the asks I've gotten....and serious ones at that

I do have a generic one. It's been on my Etsy shop the longest, and haven't sold one. Seems everyone wants to go for the wet molded cases. On Etsy I only have 3 sales so far (all in the last month so its increasing) and they have been for two XO and one Palio. I wasn't sure how popular the Palio was outside of this and other boards I am on (which is the main reason for prompting me to post this thread). Seems when I walk into a random shop and see guys sitting around smoking, they mostly have Colibri or Xikar...but I sold my first wet molded Palio last night after it only being in the shop for about 2 days!

T.G · 02-10-2022, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Buckeye Jack

LOL....you probably wouldn't be surprised at some of the asks I've gotten....and serious ones at that

How many of them were from people Tony knows?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buckeye Jack

I do have a generic one. It's been on my Etsy shop the longest, and haven't sold one. Seems everyone wants to go for the wet molded cases. On Etsy I only have 3 sales so far (all in the last month so its increasing) and they have been for two XO and one Palio. I wasn't sure how popular the Palio was outside of this and other boards I am on (which is the main reason for prompting me to post this thread). Seems when I walk into a random shop and see guys sitting around smoking, they mostly have Colibri or Xikar...but I sold my first wet molded Palio last night after it only being in the shop for about 2 days!

Always cool when an unexpected sale happens like that. Nicely done.

I'm going to have to look up how wet molding is specifically done. Yeah, the name says a lot, but it's the mechanics that intrigue me.

BigAsh · 02-11-2022, 01:05 PM

Jack does top notch work by the way (first hand knowledge...my XO pouch is sweet!).....Finally, something useful from Ohio!

02-08-2022, 10:28 PM	#1
Buckeye Jack Havana Daydreamin' Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jack Location: Dublin, OH (Columbus) Posts: 732 Trading: (34)	Which Cutter do you prefer? So I will start this thread with the transparency that a hobby has now turned into a side hustle. I know this may get me that dreaded(?) vendor color for my name…and I’ll take that risk. Many people know me here throughout my now 25 years on the cigar boards (while still riding that deep slope we all know), and I’ll accept that if it happens LOL My leather working hobby has netted me quite a few sales, in a very short time. NOT SOMETHING I EVER ANTICIPATED! I have created vegetable tan wallets, knife sheaths, and whatever anyone has asked me if I could do. I have also created wet-molded cigar cutter pouches for every cutter in my collection. So, my question to you, is what cigar cutter do you prefer? I dont want to make this a poll because I may not know of every brand thats out there nowadays. I have created pouches for a Palio, an XO, a VX2, a Davidoff, a SAK….and a generic one. I also have a original teardrop Xikar wet molding as we speak. But if their is a really popular one out their that I do not know about….then I want to purchase one and make a pouch for it. Maybe it will become my everyday carry? Thanks all!

02-09-2022, 05:44 AM	#2
tsolomon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 1,246 Trading: (31)	Re: Which Cutter do you prefer? Palio

02-09-2022, 06:19 AM	#3
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: Which Cutter do you prefer? Cuban Crafters & Xikar Xi.

02-09-2022, 07:36 AM	#4
bruceolee King of Rants Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Jason Location: South Florida Posts: 1,227 Trading: (1)	Re: Which Cutter do you prefer? Xikar Xi and VX2 __________________ “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

02-09-2022, 07:43 AM	#5
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,251 Trading: (60)	Re: Which Cutter do you prefer? Colibri V-Cut Xikar Xi __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

02-09-2022, 09:52 AM	#9
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,899 Trading: (6)	Re: Which Cutter do you prefer? While I prefer a punch, when I use a cutter it's usually a Palio.

02-09-2022, 08:00 AM	#10
Old Sailor Black Ops - S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Side Porta!! Kingsville, Ont., Canada Posts: 4,198 Trading: (22)	Re: Which Cutter do you prefer? Colibri V-Cut Palio __________________ Canadian Armed Forces 1976! Canadian Coast Guard, retired in 2012 after 32 years!!

02-09-2022, 08:51 AM	#11
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Which Cutter do you prefer? Traditional scissors are my go to __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

02-09-2022, 09:06 AM	#13
jledou Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Kansas Posts: 2,224 Trading: (27)	Re: Which Cutter do you prefer? I hid my original Palio and a lighter from myself ... So for the last year it has been Xikar Xi

02-09-2022, 10:29 AM	#14
kydsid Ditat Deus Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Jason Location: Among the Pines Posts: 2,361 Trading: (46)	Re: Which Cutter do you prefer? Still rocking an old school Palio and Xikar, they will likely outlast any of the new versions just like my 80s garage fridge will outlast the new fancy one thats inside the house I bought last year. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

02-09-2022, 11:02 AM	#15
Axeman Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2021 First Name: Lance Location: Mountains, Bay Area, CA Posts: 85 Trading: (0)	Re: Which Cutter do you prefer? I have very sharp edges fingernails. But I will use any sharp edge available.

02-09-2022, 12:24 PM	#16
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,381 Trading: (50)	Re: Which Cutter do you prefer? Favorite cutter ever? The old Made In Italy Xikar scissors, but those are a relic now Actual regular use? Palio 10 times out of 10 __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

02-11-2022, 01:05 PM	#20
BigAsh Don't knock the Ash... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Keith Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 5,046 Trading: (46)	Re: Which Cutter do you prefer? Jack does top notch work by the way (first hand knowledge...my XO pouch is sweet!).....Finally, something useful from Ohio! __________________ Keith