Xikar 007,008 or 009 Cutter Opinions

Ashcan Bill · 02-23-2009, 01:03 AM

I use an 008 on probably 90% of the cigars I smoke. Obviously I kind of like it.

If the self sharpening feature works, it doesn't work well enough to suit me. I use a cone shaped Dremel grinding bit to keep it sharp. I sharpen it every six months or so. I just rotate the bit by hand in the punch - doesn't take long before it's better than new.

Silound · 02-23-2009, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Ashcan Bill

I use an 008 on probably 90% of the cigars I smoke. Obviously I kind of like it.

If the self sharpening feature works, it doesn't work well enough to suit me. I use a cone shaped Dremel grinding bit to keep it sharp. I sharpen it every six months or so. I just rotate the bit by hand in the punch - doesn't take long before it's better than new.

Plate's probably worn out. I like the Dremel idea though, never thought of that.

02-23-2009, 01:03 AM	#1
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,902 Trading: (6)	Re: Xikar 007,008 or 009 Cutter Opinions I use an 008 on probably 90% of the cigars I smoke. Obviously I kind of like it. If the self sharpening feature works, it doesn't work well enough to suit me. I use a cone shaped Dremel grinding bit to keep it sharp. I sharpen it every six months or so. I just rotate the bit by hand in the punch - doesn't take long before it's better than new.