How do you sharpen a xikar cutter? - Page 2

02-03-2009, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mojo65

http://www.xikar.com/warranty/warranty.asp

Thanks for helping out a lazy inmate

groogs · 02-04-2009, 12:52 AM

I would just go out and buy a Palio.

02-04-2009, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by groogs

I would just go out and buy a Palio.

+1

karmaz00 · 02-04-2009, 01:07 AM

i have done it once....they sent me back a brand new cutter....there very easy to deal with

SeanGAR · 02-04-2009, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by loki

where are xikars advertised that they are self sharpening?

1. Xikar Xi3 Cutter - Redwood
Stainless Body with Redwood Handles - Self Sharpening Stainless Steel Blades
http://www.cheapercigars.com/xikar_cutters.html

2. The makers of Xikar cutters use the latest technology to create razor sharp edges and self-sharpening steel blades.
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...sp?item=M-XK01

3. Xikar cutters are not cigar toys. They are cigar tools. Each cutter is self sharpening, so every time you cut a cigar, the blade gets sharper,
http://www.2smokecigars.com/cutters.html

You good or do you need more?

Silound · 02-04-2009, 01:27 AM

Xikar makes no claims about being self-sharpening anywhere on their site I can see, so "caveat emptor". If CI and other sites want to advertise it as such, well so be it.

Personally, I've had my Xikar for about 4 years and it's still every bit as sharp as my pocketknife.

02-04-2009, 01:34 AM

What's the difference between the X1,X2, and the X3?
Why is X2 cheaper?

theonlybear4CORT · 02-04-2009, 01:41 AM

the body of the cutter is nylon fiberglass composite,the blades are the same in all the cutters.

SeanGAR · 02-04-2009, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Silound

Xikar makes no claims about being self-sharpening anywhere on their site I can see, so "caveat emptor". If CI and other sites want to advertise it as such, well so be it.

You think they these retailers just decided to call the blades self sharpening on their own?

Silound · 02-04-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SeanGAR

You think they these retailers just decided to call the blades self sharpening on their own?

Truly, yes I do. It's sales hype, plain and simple.

I just looked all over the website and couldn't find anything about "self-sharpening," and I know our rep doesn't use that line when he swings by to stock us. So my presumption is they claim that, knowing full well that Xikar will sharpen them for free if you send them in. CI and the other retailers essentially gets a free marketing tool at Xikar's expense.

Edit to add that I'm not bashing anyone here, and I don't think Xikar cares if retailers claim "self-sharpening", because they openly and willingly sharpen cutters for free for the lifetime of the product, and it improves sales from their end as well.

gettysburgfreak · 02-04-2009, 02:08 PM

don't the palio's self sharpen?

OpusEx · 02-05-2009, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by gettysburgfreak

don't the palio's self sharpen?

Simple answer: No, they do not, but then again, NO CUTTER self sharpens.
Longer answer: Call me, we'll discuss it

Bottom line: If the blade has been sharpened to "extremely" sharp and has a Rockwell hardness high enough, it will stay that way.

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