Looking for the 'Ronson Jetlite' of Cutters

Les Nessman · 05-16-2009, 05:43 AM

I am aware of the sterling reputation of the Palio, and perhaps to a lesser extent the Xicar. However, I am looking for something cheaper. The thing I love about my Ronson Jetlites is that I don't have to worry about losing them. I stick one in my bag, have a couple sitting around the house and if I lose one, no big deal.

Do you have a favorite cheap double guillotine cutter? Ronsons cost under $5, but would consider anything under $10. Or maybe all cheap cutters are pretty much the same?

taltos · 05-16-2009, 06:22 AM

I have found that most of the cheap ones work well for a little while but dull quickly. If you think about it, buying eight of the $4.95 el cheapos will cover the cost of the more expensive cutters that come with a lifetime repair or replacement guarantee. I prefer to only spend my money once but I also am not prone to losing things. That could well be a factor.

05-16-2009, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by taltos

I have found that most of the cheap ones work well for a little while but dull quickly. If you think about it, buying eight of the $4.95 el cheapos will cover the cost of the more expensive cutters that come with a lifetime repair or replacement guarantee. I prefer to only spend my money once but I also am not prone to losing things. That could well be a factor.

Pure wisdom here,,,,I bought enough cheapos over the years and finally bought 3 great cutters,,,Xikar for a straight cut and for a V Cut I bought the BostonCutter which cost me $110 10 years ago,,,but this thing still cuts like it is brand new so I figure I got my moneys worth. The third cutter is a Palio,,,all three of them are great.

taltos · 05-16-2009, 07:23 AM

Randy, if you are also looking for a v cutter, I agree with the Boston Cutter but there are other good alternatives besides the plastic cheapies. I bought a metal and wood one from www.bestcigarprices.com for something like $20 plus shipping. Since they are located in upstate New York, you would have to pay sales tax also. The advantage to this one is that it is pocket sized.

dunng · 05-16-2009, 07:47 AM

The only other cutter I would have recommended for the price was the Havana Cutter but it is no longer made... so buy a Palio!

kelmac07 · 05-16-2009, 09:36 AM

I have a Palio and a Xikar...can't go wrong with either. Money well spent. Can't beat that lifetime guarantee with Palio.

Smoke Naked · 05-16-2009, 09:57 AM

I think that the $35 dollars I spent on my Palio is worth it (I'm poor and cheap). Think about how long you will have it and how much use it will get (don't forget warranty), plus its still cheaper than a lot of other cutters, so Palio IS the 'Ronson Jetlite' of cutters. of course thats just my $.02

BlackDog · 05-16-2009, 10:56 AM

A while back I bought a box of 10 Chateau Real Crystales from JR Cigar for $40, and it came with a free Xikar Xi2 cutter. Watch their deal page and you'll see this from time to time.

CasaDooley · 05-16-2009, 02:23 PM

Xikar makes the Mean Sardine cutter and it costs around 10.00. Good cutter and for the price if ya lose it ya won't feel too bad about it.

acarr · 05-16-2009, 04:14 PM

I am going to opt for the Cuban Crafters.

05-16-2009, 06:25 PM

I have had my Palio for about a year now.
I got it in a group but for under $40 (I think, can’t remember for sure).
I just bought a $65 dollar Xikar Xi Cutter at the local B&M.
Although the Xikar is nice I definitely like the Palio better.

And for under $40 bucks it’s a no brain'er.

Chas

Thrak · 05-17-2009, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by acarr

I am going to opt for the Cuban Crafters.

Me too

http://www.cubancrafters.com/products.php/item_id/293

$10, lifetime warranty, cuts great!! I always seem to grab this before my Xikar... cant beat it for the price.

DPD6030 · 05-17-2009, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

I have a Palio and a Xikar...can't go wrong with either. Money well spent. Can't beat that lifetime guarantee with Palio

and Xikar has a lifetime warranty as well.

WildBlueSooner · 05-17-2009, 08:29 PM

The Cuban Crafters looks like a good deal but IMO you cannot beat the Palio, great cuts each time!

Thrak · 05-17-2009, 08:40 PM

so does the cuban crafters

WildBlueSooner · 05-17-2009, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Thrak

so does the cuban crafters

I believe you...in fact I may pick one up since it is only $10. Always nice to have a good backup.

chippewastud79 · 05-17-2009, 09:42 PM

Look for a deal from the Devil on Xikar's, scored two of them in deals with a 5 pack or a 3 pack or whatever for less than $20 total.

05-16-2009, 05:43 AM	#1
Les Nessman Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Randy Location: Astoria Posts: 65 Trading: (7)	Looking for the 'Ronson Jetlite' of Cutters I am aware of the sterling reputation of the Palio, and perhaps to a lesser extent the Xicar. However, I am looking for something cheaper. The thing I love about my Ronson Jetlites is that I don't have to worry about losing them. I stick one in my bag, have a couple sitting around the house and if I lose one, no big deal. Do you have a favorite cheap double guillotine cutter? Ronsons cost under $5, but would consider anything under $10. Or maybe all cheap cutters are pretty much the same?

05-16-2009, 06:22 AM	#2
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: Looking for the 'Ronson Jetlite' of Cutters I have found that most of the cheap ones work well for a little while but dull quickly. If you think about it, buying eight of the $4.95 el cheapos will cover the cost of the more expensive cutters that come with a lifetime repair or replacement guarantee. I prefer to only spend my money once but I also am not prone to losing things. That could well be a factor. __________________ Jimmy, some of its magic, some of its tragic, but I had a good life all the way. He Went to Paris, J. Buffett

05-16-2009, 07:23 AM	#4
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: Looking for the 'Ronson Jetlite' of Cutters Randy, if you are also looking for a v cutter, I agree with the Boston Cutter but there are other good alternatives besides the plastic cheapies. I bought a metal and wood one from www.bestcigarprices.com for something like $20 plus shipping. Since they are located in upstate New York, you would have to pay sales tax also. The advantage to this one is that it is pocket sized. __________________ Jimmy, some of its magic, some of its tragic, but I had a good life all the way. He Went to Paris, J. Buffett

05-16-2009, 07:47 AM	#5
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: Looking for the 'Ronson Jetlite' of Cutters The only other cutter I would have recommended for the price was the Havana Cutter but it is no longer made... so buy a Palio! __________________ MassHole Banter

05-16-2009, 09:36 AM	#6
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Looking for the 'Ronson Jetlite' of Cutters I have a Palio and a Xikar...can't go wrong with either. Money well spent. Can't beat that lifetime guarantee with Palio.

05-16-2009, 09:57 AM	#7
Smoke Naked Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Bill Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 243 Trading: (0)	Re: Looking for the 'Ronson Jetlite' of Cutters I think that the $35 dollars I spent on my Palio is worth it (I'm poor and cheap). Think about how long you will have it and how much use it will get (don't forget warranty), plus its still cheaper than a lot of other cutters, so Palio IS the 'Ronson Jetlite' of cutters. of course thats just my $.02 __________________ ♥ ♦ Palio Fanboy Here ♣ ♠

05-16-2009, 10:56 AM	#8
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: Looking for the 'Ronson Jetlite' of Cutters A while back I bought a box of 10 Chateau Real Crystales from JR Cigar for $40, and it came with a free Xikar Xi2 cutter. Watch their deal page and you'll see this from time to time. __________________ "We live in the good of this."

05-16-2009, 02:23 PM	#9
CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	Re: Looking for the 'Ronson Jetlite' of Cutters Xikar makes the Mean Sardine cutter and it costs around 10.00. Good cutter and for the price if ya lose it ya won't feel too bad about it. __________________ *Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers*

05-16-2009, 04:14 PM	#10
acarr Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,307 Trading: (34)	Re: Looking for the 'Ronson Jetlite' of Cutters I am going to opt for the Cuban Crafters.

05-16-2009, 06:25 PM	#11
ChasDen Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Looking for the 'Ronson Jetlite' of Cutters I have had my Palio for about a year now. I got it in a group but for under $40 (I think, can’t remember for sure). I just bought a $65 dollar Xikar Xi Cutter at the local B&M. Although the Xikar is nice I definitely like the Palio better. And for under $40 bucks it’s a no brain'er. Chas

05-17-2009, 08:29 PM	#14
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: Looking for the 'Ronson Jetlite' of Cutters The Cuban Crafters looks like a good deal but IMO you cannot beat the Palio, great cuts each time! __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur

05-17-2009, 08:40 PM	#15
Thrak .. the man from Nantucket Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 558 Trading: (2)	Re: Looking for the 'Ronson Jetlite' of Cutters so does the cuban crafters

05-17-2009, 09:42 PM	#17
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Looking for the 'Ronson Jetlite' of Cutters Look for a deal from the Devil on Xikar's, scored two of them in deals with a 5 pack or a 3 pack or whatever for less than $20 total. __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.