Xikar X8 Carbon Fiber Cutter

kelmac07 · 11-03-2010, 05:59 PM

While I was very skeptical when I ordered this (I own two Palios and love them both...original Burlwood and a new Black). I also own a Xikar X1 (first cutter I ever bought). While not a big fan of the X1, I can tell you that the X8is a damn fine cutter for $24.99. Nice clean cut and extremely sharp. Sliced and diced a dog rocket to hell and back playing with the X8. It is a lot lighter than I anticipated and not as sturdy as a Palio...but this is one fine cutter boys. I am very pleased to have bought this and would recommend this to my friends.

Just my

Just a heads up...Xikar does not have a sheath for the X8 yet.

dwoodward · 11-03-2010, 06:00 PM

Nice review Mac!

bscottskangum · 11-03-2010, 06:01 PM

Nice review Mac, you got a side shot?

kelmac07 · 11-03-2010, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bscottskangum

Nice review Mac, you got a side shot?

BRB...

bscottskangum · 11-03-2010, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

BRB...

Make me a bicycle clown!

kelmac07 · 11-03-2010, 06:08 PM

As requested...see, they have the same contour as the Palio (though not as curved).

11-03-2010, 06:09 PM

that's a nice looking cutter and to be able to do 64's is pretty nice. Where did you get it?

Bill86 · 11-03-2010, 06:09 PM

Hmmmm this one looks good! Come X-mas I see a shiny X8 and the new V-cut in my future. Anyone know a site with a good price on the X-8 and V-cut from Xikar?

bscottskangum · 11-03-2010, 06:10 PM

If only somebody could make a cutter where it folds down to make a regular cigar stand...then you'd have something. Thanks Mac, you will have to let us know how it holds up over time....give it to TBone, see if he can break it

kelmac07 · 11-03-2010, 06:12 PM

Bill and Mario...PMs sent!!!

And Barry...I learned a long time ago...do not let Tbone touch your cutters!!

dwoodward · 11-03-2010, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Bill and Mario...PMs sent!!!

And Barry...I learned a long time ago...do not let Tbone touch your cutters!!

Send me a PM too.

kelmac07 · 11-03-2010, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dwoodward

Send me a PM too.

Done!!

BeerAdvocate · 11-03-2010, 07:22 PM

This cutter cuts better than thier $70 cutter

11-03-2010, 07:56 PM

The ZX is nice as well, but the X8 is a better bang for the buck as the ZX is significantly more expensive.

Devanmc · 11-07-2010, 06:23 PM

How much was it in genuine cf?

11-07-2010, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Devanmc

How much was it in genuine cf?

Xikar lists the genuine carbon fiber cutter at $99; however, it actually lists for between $75 and $85 most places. I got a really good deal on mine.

dwoodward · 11-07-2010, 09:29 PM

Got both of mine yesterday. Checked the shipping online and it said it was delivered. So I ran out to the mailbox, who gets the mail on a Saturday anyway? Anyway, they both shipped super fast, shipped out next day, 2 days to get here. Got one for me and one for a Christmas Gift. I haven't cut a cigar yet with one but I can say that this being my first "quality" cutter, I am very impressed with the build quality, the blades are super sharp and I don't notice any gaps between them through the whole motion of a cut. Seems to be top notch.

Can't wait to use mine.

11-08-2010, 02:28 PM

What abouyt it was "not as sturdy as a Palio"? Just wondering. I have seen more then one Pailo come apart when opening it up. I have the Xikar XV V-cutter and am looking forward to this one as well.

dwoodward · 11-08-2010, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tx_tuff

What abouyt it was "not as sturdy as a Palio"? Just wondering. I have seen more then one Pailo come apart when opening it up. I have the Xikar XV V-cutter and am looking forward to this one as well.

I can't say the same since I don't own a Palio, but mine is pretty darn sturdy, I can't imagine the Palio is any sturdier... My Xikar seems solid as a rock.

hscmit · 11-10-2010, 10:25 AM

$15 delivered for the next 30 minutes on Cigarmonster

11-03-2010, 05:59 PM	#1
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Xikar X8 Carbon Fiber Cutter While I was very skeptical when I ordered this (I own two Palios and love them both...original Burlwood and a new Black). I also own a Xikar X1 (first cutter I ever bought). While not a big fan of the X1, I can tell you that the X8is a damn fine cutter for $24.99. Nice clean cut and extremely sharp. Sliced and diced a dog rocket to hell and back playing with the X8. It is a lot lighter than I anticipated and not as sturdy as a Palio...but this is one fine cutter boys. I am very pleased to have bought this and would recommend this to my friends. Just my Just a heads up...Xikar does not have a sheath for the X8 yet. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

11-03-2010, 06:00 PM	#2
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: Xikar X8 Carbon Fiber Cutter Nice review Mac!

11-03-2010, 06:01 PM	#3
bscottskangum Oh yeah, I'm awesome! Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Barry Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 681 Trading: (11)	Re: Xikar X8 Carbon Fiber Cutter Nice review Mac, you got a side shot?

11-03-2010, 06:08 PM	#6
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Xikar X8 Carbon Fiber Cutter As requested...see, they have the same contour as the Palio (though not as curved). __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

11-03-2010, 06:09 PM	#7
MarioF Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Xikar X8 Carbon Fiber Cutter that's a nice looking cutter and to be able to do 64's is pretty nice. Where did you get it?

11-03-2010, 06:09 PM	#8
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Xikar X8 Carbon Fiber Cutter Hmmmm this one looks good! Come X-mas I see a shiny X8 and the new V-cut in my future. Anyone know a site with a good price on the X-8 and V-cut from Xikar?

11-03-2010, 06:10 PM	#9
bscottskangum Oh yeah, I'm awesome! Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Barry Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 681 Trading: (11)	Re: Xikar X8 Carbon Fiber Cutter If only somebody could make a cutter where it folds down to make a regular cigar stand...then you'd have something. Thanks Mac, you will have to let us know how it holds up over time....give it to TBone, see if he can break it

11-03-2010, 06:12 PM	#10
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Xikar X8 Carbon Fiber Cutter Bill and Mario...PMs sent!!! And Barry...I learned a long time ago...do not let Tbone touch your cutters!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

11-03-2010, 07:22 PM	#13
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Re: Xikar X8 Carbon Fiber Cutter This cutter cuts better than thier $70 cutter __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

11-03-2010, 07:56 PM	#14
Nathan King Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Xikar X8 Carbon Fiber Cutter The ZX is nice as well, but the X8 is a better bang for the buck as the ZX is significantly more expensive.

11-07-2010, 06:23 PM	#15
Devanmc Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Devan Location: The Zoo Posts: 1,971 Trading: (40)	Re: Xikar X8 Carbon Fiber Cutter How much was it in genuine cf? __________________ I spent a lot of my money on booze, cigars, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered. -George Best

11-07-2010, 09:29 PM	#17
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: Xikar X8 Carbon Fiber Cutter Got both of mine yesterday. Checked the shipping online and it said it was delivered. So I ran out to the mailbox, who gets the mail on a Saturday anyway? Anyway, they both shipped super fast, shipped out next day, 2 days to get here. Got one for me and one for a Christmas Gift. I haven't cut a cigar yet with one but I can say that this being my first "quality" cutter, I am very impressed with the build quality, the blades are super sharp and I don't notice any gaps between them through the whole motion of a cut. Seems to be top notch. Can't wait to use mine.

11-08-2010, 02:28 PM	#18
tx_tuff Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Xikar X8 Carbon Fiber Cutter What abouyt it was "not as sturdy as a Palio"? Just wondering. I have seen more then one Pailo come apart when opening it up. I have the Xikar XV V-cutter and am looking forward to this one as well.

11-10-2010, 10:25 AM	#20
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: Xikar X8 Carbon Fiber Cutter $15 delivered for the next 30 minutes on Cigarmonster