Xikar help

Tenor CS · 08-18-2009, 10:16 AM

For the sake of completeness, let me state that my poor-performing Xi2 came as part of one of those Cbid deals that includes 4-5 Don Pepin sticks and a Xikar cutter. It was a good deal, and now that Xikar has replaced the cutter, it's fine. But from when I first got it, something felt "off" about it. After opening and closing it 5-6 times, it came apart in my hands.

aich75013 · 08-18-2009, 10:30 AM

I have an Xi3 and it doesn't cut as good as my Palio.
I assume it is user error, though.
I am still trying to improve my cuts with it.
I haven't tried the table method, so I may try that.

It did start to stick a bit. I may try to oil it. I've only had it a month and used it a handful of times.

big a · 08-18-2009, 03:35 PM

The cuts have always had the common knotch in the middle of the cigar. I think it is a mix of me smoking more in the past 2 months and there for using it more. I have had it since May now and like i said the last two months it just seems to be hit or miss. I did pick up some sticks from the B&M that were very very wet (stored at around 74 according to their hygro) and the cut was very well. I am going to try wetting the end like i do with a punch to try and save the wrapper. I even keep my cigars at 67% so they are still pretty wet to where there shouldn't be any issues. If things keep up i guess i will have to send it in...... and get a palio to hold me over

08-18-2009, 10:16 AM	#1
Tenor CS Feeling Better! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Christian Location: Davenport, FL (near Orlando) Posts: 717 Trading: (2)	Re: Xikar help For the sake of completeness, let me state that my poor-performing Xi2 came as part of one of those Cbid deals that includes 4-5 Don Pepin sticks and a Xikar cutter. It was a good deal, and now that Xikar has replaced the cutter, it's fine. But from when I first got it, something felt "off" about it. After opening and closing it 5-6 times, it came apart in my hands. __________________ When the world itself seems lunatic, who knows where madness lies?

08-18-2009, 10:30 AM	#2
aich75013 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Adrian Location: Allen, TX Posts: 774 Trading: (25)	Re: Xikar help I have an Xi3 and it doesn't cut as good as my Palio. I assume it is user error, though. I am still trying to improve my cuts with it. I haven't tried the table method, so I may try that. It did start to stick a bit. I may try to oil it. I've only had it a month and used it a handful of times.

08-18-2009, 03:35 PM	#3
big a Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: Ohio Posts: 917 Trading: (42)	Re: Xikar help The cuts have always had the common knotch in the middle of the cigar. I think it is a mix of me smoking more in the past 2 months and there for using it more. I have had it since May now and like i said the last two months it just seems to be hit or miss. I did pick up some sticks from the B&M that were very very wet (stored at around 74 according to their hygro) and the cut was very well. I am going to try wetting the end like i do with a punch to try and save the wrapper. I even keep my cigars at 67% so they are still pretty wet to where there shouldn't be any issues. If things keep up i guess i will have to send it in...... and get a palio to hold me over __________________ "If heaven has no cigars, I shall not go there" -Mark Twain

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