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http://neptune-cigars-inc.amazonwebs...source=froogle http://www.cigarking.com/xikar-vx-gun-metal-v-cutter/ http://www.atlanticcigar.com/Cigar-C...pping&aff=5112 http://www.elighters.com/xi155gm.html
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Then get a Wolf V-Cutter. It has the same blade, as in exactly the same from the same knifemaker, Wolfertz, as the Xikar XV, just comes in a plastic body. Costs about $15 to $20.
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Thanks for the tip, I have never seen or used a V cutter up until a few nights ago so I had no idea different versions exist.
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BTW, I'm not aware of any other modern, pocketable V-cutters that use the backwards raked blade design like the Wolf & XV where the blade starts at the tip of the head and works inward. Every other one I've seen relies on the traditional "shove a point (usually dull) into the side of the cigar and rip at it in an outward direction".
So, if you want that razor cut, the XV and Wolf are, to the best of my knowledge, the only options. I have a number of V-cutters; Donatus, Dunhill, some no-name $2 from CI plastic bodied ones, and a Wolf. The Wolf is the only one that makes a clean cut and doesn't crack or tear up the wrapper on the cigar. I don't use V-cutters often, but after just one use of the Wolf, I've never touched any of the others since. It was that good - the others don't even compare. Last edited by T.G; 09-15-2011 at 12:19 PM. |
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Wolf V Cutters
http://www.seriouscigars.com/Xikar_C...s_4478_details http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=25130 http://www.thompsoncigar.com/product...Nextag-_-23654
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Little sumpthin for the effort?
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BTW, Smitty, when you get a chance, please drop in over in the New Inmates forum and introduce yourself.
If "sac" = Sacramento, I think Mark @ Tower Pipe & Cigar might carry the Wolf cutters, I know he has the XV's and Xikar distributes the Wolf. |
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Sorry, but I cannot resist this: This link should help (Click this link -- it's pretty cool).
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I bought some Gurkha Regent Toro cigars and have had some issues with the wrapper cracking. I had one last night and the wrapper cracked about 1.5 inches up the length of the cigar when I punched it. I assume this means they might be a little dehydrated. My humidor seems to be holding around 68% RH and I'm wondering how long I should let these sit before they are properly rehydrated?
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Certain Gurkha cigars are infamous for fragile, splitting and exploding wrappers.
Can't really say how long they will need to sit to stabilize without knowing how far off they are, or if this will even help those particular cigars. |
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I do really enjoy the flavor, but the wrapper and draw have been a little challenging on a couple. Also, I just realized this thread is stickied in the accessory forum. My apologies if I posted in the wrong thread. I'm still getting used to the layout here ![]() |
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You mentioned draw issues, were they tight, like they were plugged? Could you feel a hard spot under or around the band area?
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Adam's a smart feller. The Regents have Cameroon wrappers and they are very, very thin and fragile. If they get the slightest bit dry, they will fall apart. I would suggest keeping Cameroon wrapped cigars at 70%.
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2 out of 4 have had some draw and cracking issues. I really enjoyed the ones that smoked well. Are many of the Gurkhas like this? |
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Which is better for humidification, the gel or the boveda packs? I heard the gel you can use for years, just refill with dstilled water, and the packs are only good for a fw months, but I want your opinions.
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