Xikar Xi MTXBL

Knip23 · 11-23-2010, 10:04 AM

This is my first review of a cutter. Ive used several diffrent cutters in the past (Xikar Xi2, House brands) but this is by far the best cutter i have ever used/bought. Its the Xikar Xi MTXBL and for the low low price of $40, I am extreamly happy there is a life time warranty. It comes with Scissors and multi tools. ie: a cigar poker, cigar box opener, screwdriver, and bottle opener. The Scissors will cut up to a 54 ring gauge. Unlike some of the cutters in the past that i have used, this one does not chop the cigar, its a nice smooth cut. I will definitely be reccomending this to any cigar smoker.

Subvet642 · 11-23-2010, 10:07 AM

I've often thought of getting one; this may well do it. Thanks.

Mugen910 · 11-23-2010, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Subvet642

I've often thought of getting one; this may well do it. Thanks.

Darren, I think Twoguys has them for $30..

Montano · 11-23-2010, 10:23 AM

Also my favorite cutter !!

Subvet642 · 11-23-2010, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

Darren, I think Twoguys has them for $30..

Sweet, Thanks!

Bill86 · 11-23-2010, 10:13 PM

These scissors are on the mashup (cigarmonster.com) for 46 more minutes. I bought them $24.98 Shipped.

If you don't get them I would advise waiting till cigarmonster has them. They are up there QUITE often for the same $24.98 shipped UPS ground free.

EDIT they are the bead blasted ones.

Knip23 · 11-23-2010, 10:14 PM

That is a sweet deal, I hope that you enjoy them as much as i have.

Knip

Bill86 · 11-23-2010, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Knip23

That is a sweet deal, I hope that you enjoy them as much as i have.

Knip

I cannot wait to try them. I've been anxiously waiting to buy these. Next up probably a V-Cut and a punch.

Brutus2600 · 11-23-2010, 10:17 PM

I bought these scissors a couple months back, and as much as I hate to admit it (because I love my Palio), I use these to cut the most of my cigars now. My Palio still has it's place, I definitely like a double guillotine cut sometimes, but the scissors just have a finesse to them that cut my cigars so easily and well. I definitely suggest picking up a pair of them since they work well AND they're very portable (they fold up so tiny I barely notice them in my pocket!).

Bill86 · 11-23-2010, 10:20 PM

I agree, I do love my Palio quite a bit but I still think their are better cutters out there and I intend on finding them. So these Xikar scissors are my first buy, then a Xikar V-cut, Xikar punch and probably a Prometheus or a Lamborghini cutter.

Louistogies · 11-23-2010, 11:09 PM

Great cutting from when your on the road.

11-24-2010, 12:37 AM

I've had mine for 3 years now...wouldn't do without it. I've used it for everything from a lancero (not very often) to a 64 rg. I always have something to bleed and adjust my lighters. I have tons of cutters but it is the easiest to carry with its nice little leather case so it's the one that gets the most use. Love it.

Brutus2600 · 11-24-2010, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill86

I agree, I do love my Palio quite a bit but I still think their are better cutters out there and I intend on finding them. So these Xikar scissors are my first buy, then a Xikar V-cut, Xikar punch and probably a Prometheus or a Lamborghini cutter.

I would say Palio is at the top of it's category, but what I meant was I actually was starting to prefer scissors over the guillotine style cutter, and these MTX scissors are just really nice and sharp

I'm actually not a huge fan of Xikar's double guillotines *shrug*

Bill86 · 11-24-2010, 12:48 PM

Yeah Brian that's what I meant with the scissors. Other side style squeeze cutters might be worth a try that's where I'm going. No normal guillotine cutter is going to replace a Palio. I'm just toying with the idea of different style cutters and them being better for me, not better in general.

Brutus2600 · 11-24-2010, 01:01 PM

I see what you meant

I definitely think we're on the same page

Bill86 · 11-24-2010, 01:10 PM

For some reason I cannot get a perfectly straight cut with a Palio it's ALWAYS like 5-10 degrees off and it annoys the piss out of me. Ever so slight but always a little off. It's just me, no idea why but it is. I think these scissor will be my new favorite cutter.

Knip23 · 11-24-2010, 01:14 PM

See ive tried the tear drop from Xikar, tried guillotine cuters it always seems to just chop the end of my cigars. But the scissors have a nice smooth cut doesnt chop. I havent tried the Pallio yet but someday i will.

Knip

Giants85 · 11-24-2010, 01:18 PM

Always interested in these...these and the Palio will definately be my next pick ups.

Brutus2600 · 11-24-2010, 01:24 PM

As somebody said earlier, watch cigarmonster.com for a good deal on these. They usually end up having them a few times a week for less than $30 and free shipping.

Alternatively I actually picked mine up at seriouscigars.com for $25.40 with some other smokes and shipping wasn't bad at all. Without a special sale being run, these are the cheapest I've seen them.

Bill86 · 11-24-2010, 01:38 PM

Yea that was me just scored them for 24.98 Shipped of cigarmonster.

Knip you'll like the Palio it's really great for shaving the cap off.

I have an XI and I keep it for the sole reason for cutting cigars in half (essentially) if they are VERY plugged. I just cut off a quarter inch each time. Usually saves me a few cigars a month.

11-23-2010, 10:07 AM	#2
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Xikar Xi MTXBL I've often thought of getting one; this may well do it. Thanks. __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

11-23-2010, 10:23 AM	#4
Montano Bourbon IS a food group Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Nick Location: Central Cali Posts: 2,059 Trading: (33)	Re: Xikar Xi MTXBL Also my favorite cutter !! __________________

11-23-2010, 10:13 PM	#6
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Xikar Xi MTXBL These scissors are on the mashup (cigarmonster.com) for 46 more minutes. I bought them $24.98 Shipped. If you don't get them I would advise waiting till cigarmonster has them. They are up there QUITE often for the same $24.98 shipped UPS ground free. EDIT they are the bead blasted ones. Last edited by Bill86; 11-23-2010 at 10:18 PM.

11-23-2010, 10:14 PM	#7
Knip23 Keep It Simple Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Destrey Location: Ft. Polk/ Leesville Posts: 545 Trading: (10)	Re: Xikar Xi MTXBL That is a sweet deal, I hope that you enjoy them as much as i have. Knip __________________ Leave No Cigar unsmoked!

11-23-2010, 10:17 PM	#9
Brutus2600 Your resident lancerHO Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Brian Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 2,063 Trading: (46)	Re: Xikar Xi MTXBL I bought these scissors a couple months back, and as much as I hate to admit it (because I love my Palio), I use these to cut the most of my cigars now. My Palio still has it's place, I definitely like a double guillotine cut sometimes, but the scissors just have a finesse to them that cut my cigars so easily and well. I definitely suggest picking up a pair of them since they work well AND they're very portable (they fold up so tiny I barely notice them in my pocket!).

11-23-2010, 10:20 PM	#10
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Xikar Xi MTXBL I agree, I do love my Palio quite a bit but I still think their are better cutters out there and I intend on finding them. So these Xikar scissors are my first buy, then a Xikar V-cut, Xikar punch and probably a Prometheus or a Lamborghini cutter.

11-23-2010, 11:09 PM	#11
Louistogies Area Fumado Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Louis Location: CA Posts: 474 Trading: (26)	Re: Xikar Xi MTXBL Great cutting from when your on the road.

11-24-2010, 12:37 AM	#12
Educator Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Xikar Xi MTXBL I've had mine for 3 years now...wouldn't do without it. I've used it for everything from a lancero (not very often) to a 64 rg. I always have something to bleed and adjust my lighters. I have tons of cutters but it is the easiest to carry with its nice little leather case so it's the one that gets the most use. Love it.

11-24-2010, 12:48 PM	#14
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Xikar Xi MTXBL Yeah Brian that's what I meant with the scissors. Other side style squeeze cutters might be worth a try that's where I'm going. No normal guillotine cutter is going to replace a Palio. I'm just toying with the idea of different style cutters and them being better for me, not better in general.

11-24-2010, 01:01 PM	#15
Brutus2600 Your resident lancerHO Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Brian Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 2,063 Trading: (46)	Re: Xikar Xi MTXBL I see what you meant I definitely think we're on the same page

11-24-2010, 01:10 PM	#16
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Xikar Xi MTXBL For some reason I cannot get a perfectly straight cut with a Palio it's ALWAYS like 5-10 degrees off and it annoys the piss out of me. Ever so slight but always a little off. It's just me, no idea why but it is. I think these scissor will be my new favorite cutter.

11-24-2010, 01:14 PM	#17
Knip23 Keep It Simple Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Destrey Location: Ft. Polk/ Leesville Posts: 545 Trading: (10)	Re: Xikar Xi MTXBL See ive tried the tear drop from Xikar, tried guillotine cuters it always seems to just chop the end of my cigars. But the scissors have a nice smooth cut doesnt chop. I havent tried the Pallio yet but someday i will. Knip __________________ Leave No Cigar unsmoked!

11-24-2010, 01:18 PM	#18
Giants85 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Justin Location: Monroe, NY Posts: 91 Trading: (4)	Re: Xikar Xi MTXBL Always interested in these...these and the Palio will definately be my next pick ups.

11-24-2010, 01:24 PM	#19
Brutus2600 Your resident lancerHO Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Brian Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 2,063 Trading: (46)	Re: Xikar Xi MTXBL As somebody said earlier, watch cigarmonster.com for a good deal on these. They usually end up having them a few times a week for less than $30 and free shipping. Alternatively I actually picked mine up at seriouscigars.com for $25.40 with some other smokes and shipping wasn't bad at all. Without a special sale being run, these are the cheapest I've seen them.

11-24-2010, 01:38 PM	#20
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Xikar Xi MTXBL Yea that was me just scored them for 24.98 Shipped of cigarmonster. Knip you'll like the Palio it's really great for shaving the cap off. I have an XI and I keep it for the sole reason for cutting cigars in half (essentially) if they are VERY plugged. I just cut off a quarter inch each time. Usually saves me a few cigars a month.