Best Scissor Cutter

pullins10 · 05-25-2015, 08:17 AM

thinking about moving to a scissor cutter...

anyone have any thoughts or preference about a scissor cutter (brand, style, etc)

shilala · 05-25-2015, 11:15 AM

I have a Xikar multi-tool scissor cutter, used it yesterday.
It's cool, I just never use it.

SSDVC · 06-05-2015, 09:44 AM

I'll have to second the Xikar. Good cutter and they last through a ton of smokes.

Plus, Xikar supports the troops over here, so I don't mind spending money on their stuff at all.

Chainsaw13 · 06-05-2015, 09:57 AM

Xikar for me as well. Very sharp.

stearns · 06-05-2015, 10:08 AM

I hate to be one of those "they were better before they redid them" people, but the xikar scissors were better before they redid them. I found an old set that had a squared top, and have "made in Italy" on them instead of the new ones from Taiwan. Two of the tools are the same, the other two are way better; one is an actual little knife and the other is some funky bottle opener/lighter adjuster thing that's awesome. I find they're also sharper and the blades don't cross and get stuck, like my newer ones sometimes do if you put a little too much force on the cutter.

Nothing wrong with he newer ones, I have a pair of those as well, but I love my older one

Edit: found a picture

tsolomon · 06-06-2015, 06:55 AM

I think most of us have multiple cutters that we use. I have been using my Xikar scissors a lot more lately to trim my cigars. I like to be able to just shave off a little piece at a time and then check the draw. My Palio is still my go to when I'm out at a herf, golf course or cigar bar.

irratebass · 06-06-2015, 07:07 AM

I've been toying with the idea of getting this one:

http://www.cubancrafters.com/revolut...ceted_search=0

Any thoughts on these?

WhiteMamba · 06-06-2015, 07:59 AM

I have one. It was one of the first cutters I got when I first started down the slope. It is pretty descent but a little big to carry around.

WhiteMamba · 06-06-2015, 08:33 AM

I'll send you mine if you want to try it Mickey.

05-25-2015, 08:17 AM	#1
pullins10 Enjoying the Ride Join Date: May 2015 First Name: Chad Location: Fayetteville Posts: 39 Trading: (2)	Best Scissor Cutter thinking about moving to a scissor cutter... anyone have any thoughts or preference about a scissor cutter (brand, style, etc)

05-25-2015, 11:15 AM	#2
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Best Scissor Cutter I have a Xikar multi-tool scissor cutter, used it yesterday. It's cool, I just never use it. __________________

06-05-2015, 09:44 AM	#3
SSDVC Life is short, Relax Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: Eastern CT Posts: 222 Trading: (6)	Re: Best Scissor Cutter I'll have to second the Xikar. Good cutter and they last through a ton of smokes. Plus, Xikar supports the troops over here, so I don't mind spending money on their stuff at all. __________________ Fully retired and wondering what the hell to do next !

06-05-2015, 09:57 AM	#4
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,179 Trading: (96)	Re: Best Scissor Cutter Xikar for me as well. Very sharp. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

06-05-2015, 10:08 AM	#5
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,386 Trading: (50)	Re: Best Scissor Cutter I hate to be one of those "they were better before they redid them" people, but the xikar scissors were better before they redid them. I found an old set that had a squared top, and have "made in Italy" on them instead of the new ones from Taiwan. Two of the tools are the same, the other two are way better; one is an actual little knife and the other is some funky bottle opener/lighter adjuster thing that's awesome. I find they're also sharper and the blades don't cross and get stuck, like my newer ones sometimes do if you put a little too much force on the cutter. Nothing wrong with he newer ones, I have a pair of those as well, but I love my older one Edit: found a picture __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

06-06-2015, 06:55 AM	#6
tsolomon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 1,246 Trading: (31)	Re: Best Scissor Cutter I think most of us have multiple cutters that we use. I have been using my Xikar scissors a lot more lately to trim my cigars. I like to be able to just shave off a little piece at a time and then check the draw. My Palio is still my go to when I'm out at a herf, golf course or cigar bar.

06-06-2015, 07:07 AM	#7
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Best Scissor Cutter I've been toying with the idea of getting this one: http://www.cubancrafters.com/revolut...ceted_search=0 Any thoughts on these? __________________

06-06-2015, 07:59 AM	#8
WhiteMamba I'm scared of Neil. Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Michael Location: Catawba, NC Posts: 2,135 Trading: (28)	Re: Best Scissor Cutter I have one. It was one of the first cutters I got when I first started down the slope. It is pretty descent but a little big to carry around. __________________ Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10

06-06-2015, 08:33 AM	#9
WhiteMamba I'm scared of Neil. Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Michael Location: Catawba, NC Posts: 2,135 Trading: (28)	Re: Best Scissor Cutter I'll send you mine if you want to try it Mickey. __________________ Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10