Cutter Sharpening?

Flounder · 12-12-2011, 10:50 PM

I did a quick search but couldn't find anything on the subject, at least that would be implied by a thread title.

But is it possible to sharpen a cutter? Mine is currently fine, but I can only imagine that over time it will dull, and if there is a way to fix that. It's made by Luciene, not sure of the model.

pnoon · 12-12-2011, 11:00 PM

Not worth it, IMO.

Any cutter that might be worth the effort will have a warranty for replacement.

Palio (my preference) and Xikar are two quality cutters that you'd not have to worry about.

emopunker2004 · 12-12-2011, 11:02 PM

+1 to what Peter said

xikar? palio? cubancrafters? if one of these send it in when it's time.

Ogre · 12-12-2011, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Not worth it, IMO.

Any cutter that might be worth the effort will have a warranty for replacement.

Palio (my preference) and Xikar are two quality cutters that you'd not have to worry about.

except I prefer the Xikar

Flounder · 12-12-2011, 11:17 PM

From what I hear, I think Xikar will be my next cutter, just don't have the funds to justify buying one until my Luciene is totally shot.

Ogre · 12-12-2011, 11:19 PM

Ethan, you cant go wrong with either one. Both are awesome cutters.

emopunker2004 · 12-12-2011, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Flounder

From what I hear, I think Xikar will be my next cutter, just don't have the funds to justify buying one until my Luciene is totally shot.

xikar xi2 comes up on cigar monster alot for like 20-25

Flounder · 12-12-2011, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by emopunker2004

xikar xi2 comes up on cigar monster alot for like 20-25

If I had that cash I'd buy the Perdomos that are up right now... I just dropped like $250 on a cooler, hydrometer, beads, a box of Perdomo Lot 23's and a couple samplers.

Big Maduro · 12-13-2011, 12:32 AM

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xikar? palio? cubancrafters? if one of these send it in when it's time.

I knew Xikar would take them when they need re-sharpend. I didn't know about Cuban Crafters. I've been looking at their perfect cutter.

Remo · 12-13-2011, 01:08 AM

Just get a new one with a warranty

emopunker2004 · 12-13-2011, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Maduro

I knew Xikar would take them when they need re-sharpend. I didn't know about Cuban Crafters. I've been looking at their perfect cutter.

I would assume they do. It says if it fails to function properly. I would say that if it's not cutting good then that would qualify. My

Savor the Stick · 12-13-2011, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Flounder

From what I hear, I think Xikar will be my next cutter, just don't have the funds to justify buying one until my Luciene is totally shot.

Yep what Pnoon just wrote. They all are good, I've owned the "Big 3" my money goes for cigars, not fancy cutters. I stuck with Cuban Crafters--best cutter for the money.

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Originally Posted by Big Maduro

I knew Xikar would take them when they need re-sharpend. I didn't know about Cuban Crafters. I've been looking at their perfect cutter.

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Originally Posted by emopunker2004

I would assume they do. It says if it fails to function properly. I would say that if it's not cutting good then that would qualify. My

I have sent in my perfect cutter once just cause it was dull, got a new one in the mail in about a week. Best $14.99 I ever spent.

emopunker2004 · 12-13-2011, 02:32 AM

I have a CC cutter i need to send back. It has never worked properly since the day I got it.

Silound · 12-13-2011, 08:26 AM

Any XiKar dealer should trade you a new on off the shelf for your dull one (assuming it's not a custom cutter). That's the standard policy now they have, and then the retailers just get new replacements.

Really makes me wonder if there's a warehouse somewhere with old dull XiKars?

Taki · 12-13-2011, 09:37 AM

I have 3 cutters however I think my next one will be a Palio...I keep hearinf about them but never used one

dave · 12-13-2011, 09:48 AM

Haven't tried it, so I don't know if it works, but I've read on multiple occassions that if you roll aluminum foil into a loose ball and make servera cuts through it, you'll get some sharpening on 'lesser' blades. I won't bother trying it on my Xi or Palio, but if yous is dull anyway and new one still a ways off, probably can't hurt to try.

Savor the Stick · 12-13-2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by emopunker2004

I have a CC cutter i need to send back. It has never worked properly since the day I got it.

CC will make it right I'm sure.

lenguamor · 12-13-2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Maduro

I knew Xikar would take them when they need re-sharpend. I didn't know about Cuban Crafters. I've been looking at their perfect cutter.

Terrific;. I gave Manny one of those as his first cutter, he still uses it.

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Originally Posted by Taki

I have 3 cutters however I think my next one will be a Palio...I keep hearinf about them but never used one

I swear by my Palios. Clean, perfect cut every time, and no pinching my fat hands!

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Originally Posted by Remo_5_0

Just get a new one with a warranty

This.

ktblunden · 12-13-2011, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Silound

Any XiKar dealer should trade you a new on off the shelf for your dull one (assuming it's not a custom cutter). That's the standard policy now they have, and then the retailers just get new replacements.

Really makes me wonder if there's a warehouse somewhere with old dull XiKars?

Yep. If you send it in to Xikar you'll be waiting quite a while for a replacement. I had an Xi1 that was dull when I bought it and it took several weeks to get a replacement from Xikar. Easier to just walk into a Xikar retailer and swap it out with them.

Volusianator · 12-13-2011, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ogre

except I prefer the Xikar

12-12-2011, 10:50 PM	#1
Flounder Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: Ethan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 422 Trading: (1)	Cutter Sharpening? I did a quick search but couldn't find anything on the subject, at least that would be implied by a thread title. But is it possible to sharpen a cutter? Mine is currently fine, but I can only imagine that over time it will dull, and if there is a way to fix that. It's made by Luciene, not sure of the model.

12-12-2011, 11:00 PM	#2
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Cutter Sharpening? Not worth it, IMO. Any cutter that might be worth the effort will have a warranty for replacement. Palio (my preference) and Xikar are two quality cutters that you'd not have to worry about. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

12-12-2011, 11:02 PM	#3
emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	Re: Cutter Sharpening? +1 to what Peter said xikar? palio? cubancrafters? if one of these send it in when it's time. __________________ Cigar Asylum: Where all are equal, unless you are from CA, then you are more equal.

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Flounder Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: Ethan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 422 Trading: (1)	Re: Cutter Sharpening? From what I hear, I think Xikar will be my next cutter, just don't have the funds to justify buying one until my Luciene is totally shot.

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emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	Re: Cutter Sharpening? I have a CC cutter i need to send back. It has never worked properly since the day I got it. __________________ Cigar Asylum: Where all are equal, unless you are from CA, then you are more equal.

12-13-2011, 08:26 AM	#14
Silound ex-CS Swamp Gorilla Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Somewhere in a swamp, south of sanity Posts: 802 Trading: (15)	Re: Cutter Sharpening? Any XiKar dealer should trade you a new on off the shelf for your dull one (assuming it's not a custom cutter). That's the standard policy now they have, and then the retailers just get new replacements. Really makes me wonder if there's a warehouse somewhere with old dull XiKars? __________________ Back in black, and better than ever! You can't keep a good gorilla down! LSU Geaux Tigers!

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Taki Welcome to the Layer Cake Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Taki Location: The Creek Posts: 2,271 Trading: (38)	Re: Cutter Sharpening? I have 3 cutters however I think my next one will be a Palio...I keep hearinf about them but never used one __________________

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dave Have My Own Room Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,180 Trading: (15)	Re: Cutter Sharpening? Haven't tried it, so I don't know if it works, but I've read on multiple occassions that if you roll aluminum foil into a loose ball and make servera cuts through it, you'll get some sharpening on 'lesser' blades. I won't bother trying it on my Xi or Palio, but if yous is dull anyway and new one still a ways off, probably can't hurt to try.