Xikar X8

03-15-2014, 05:22 PM

This cutter as sharp as, say Xikar Xi2 or a palio?
And... Between the Xikar Xi1 and Xi2, are they same blades.

kelmac07 · 03-15-2014, 09:25 PM

Been using mine for two years...sharp as any other cutter out there.

Remo · 03-15-2014, 09:26 PM

I would think you can't go wrong with and Xikar or Palio....Colibri is another story.

Ogre · 03-15-2014, 10:14 PM

Love all my Xikars

maninblack · 03-15-2014, 10:35 PM

Can never go.wrong with a Xikar. Or a Palio

CigarNut · 03-16-2014, 12:52 AM

As others have said you cannot go wrong with either Xikar or Palio. I have both and they are both great cutters. The Xikar X8 is thinner than the Palio, the X8 is flat and the Palio is contoured so if you like to use your cutter as a place to rest your cigar then I would go with the Palio.

YankeeMan · 03-16-2014, 07:43 AM

I love my Xikar, it's 4 years old and still going strong. I agree with Remo, every Colibri I've had, and I've had several, seem to crush the cigars rather than cut them.

Remo · 03-16-2014, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by YankeeMan

I love my Xikar, it's 4 years old and still going strong. I agree with Remo, every Colibri I've had, and I've had several, seem to crush the cigars rather than cut them.

Guess that's why Colibri is always a freebie with purchases

I have a Palio and Xi2 love them both

RevSmoke · 03-16-2014, 10:12 PM

I have one, it is a wonderful cutter. No complaints at all. Sharp and tight. I do not have a Palio, but this feels similar to the ones I have tried.

03-16-2014, 10:44 PM

Just ordered one (X8). Appreciate the advice. Looking forward to trying it out. Have some others that started out sharp, but dulled quickly and started tearing the cap, rather than cutting clean.

kelmac07 · 03-17-2014, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by badbriar

Have some others that started out sharp, but dulled quickly and started tearing the cap, rather than cutting clean.

Been using mine exclusivley for that past two years...still sharp as ever.

longknocker · 03-17-2014, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Been using mine exclusivley for that past two years...still sharp as ever.

Same, Here! In Fact, Same Model As Mack's!

CigarNut · 03-17-2014, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by badbriar

Just ordered one (X8). Appreciate the advice. Looking forward to trying it out. Have some others that started out sharp, but dulled quickly and started tearing the cap, rather than cutting clean.

If you have Xikar cutters that have become dull, you can send them back to Xikar and they will sharpen or replace them for free -- like Palio they have a lifetime warranty.

equetefue · 03-17-2014, 10:06 AM

have both the palio and xikar and love both..

funny that my favorite is the Xikar, but the better of the two is the palio as far as the cut.

dijit · 03-17-2014, 01:59 PM

At one point my old Xikar started acting dull and not cutting right either one side only would cut or it would crush before the cut. A quick email to Xikar with the response of wash it and if that doesnt fix it we will replace/repair it. One round in the dish washer and the blades were operating like new again. Now every few weeks I throw mine in the dishwasher.

CigarSquid · 03-17-2014, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dijit

At one point my old Xikar started acting dull and not cutting right either one side only would cut or it would crush before the cut. A quick email to Xikar with the response of wash it and if that doesnt fix it we will replace/repair it. One round in the dish washer and the blades were operating like new again. Now every few weeks I throw mine in the dishwasher.

How to dry completely?

dijit · 03-17-2014, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by garryyjr

How to dry completely?

Not sure how to make it dry. I wipe it off when I take it out open and close a couple of times and have never had a problem with residual water

pektel · 03-17-2014, 04:32 PM

Dishwasher... interesting. I clean my Palio with a q tip and isopropyl alcohol.

WhiteMamba · 03-18-2014, 12:47 AM

I don't have the time to look through all of these threads so forgive me if this has been discussed already somewhere else. I just got a Cuban Crafters Revolucion off of amazon for $20 and a little bit. I was curious if any of you guys use one and what do you think? I have been very satisfied with mine so far. Plus they claim a life time guarantee.

pnoon · 03-18-2014, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by WhiteMamba

I don't have the time to look through all of these threads so forgive me if this has been discussed already somewhere else. I just got a Cuban Crafters Revolucion off of amazon for $20 and a little bit. I was curious if any of you guys use one and what do you think? I have been very satisfied with mine so far. Plus they claim a life time guarantee.

Michael, There is a wealth of information here so I suggest that when you do have some time, you should look around and read. And then read some more. Think of it as a library of sorts.

Given that you don't currently have the time, you should consider starting your own thread about the Revolucion. This thread is about the Xikar X8. Less confusing that way and respectful to the thread starter here.

03-15-2014, 05:22 PM	#1
badbriar Guest Posts: n/a	Xikar X8 This cutter as sharp as, say Xikar Xi2 or a palio? And... Between the Xikar Xi1 and Xi2, are they same blades.

03-15-2014, 09:25 PM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Xikar X8 Been using mine for two years...sharp as any other cutter out there. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

03-15-2014, 09:26 PM	#3
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Xikar X8 I would think you can't go wrong with and Xikar or Palio....Colibri is another story. __________________

03-15-2014, 10:14 PM	#4
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Xikar X8 Love all my Xikars __________________

03-15-2014, 10:35 PM	#5
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Xikar X8 Can never go.wrong with a Xikar. Or a Palio __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

03-16-2014, 12:52 AM	#6
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Xikar X8 As others have said you cannot go wrong with either Xikar or Palio. I have both and they are both great cutters. The Xikar X8 is thinner than the Palio, the X8 is flat and the Palio is contoured so if you like to use your cutter as a place to rest your cigar then I would go with the Palio. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

03-16-2014, 07:43 AM	#7
YankeeMan Just moved South Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Rick Location: Tarboro, NC Posts: 108 Trading: (0)	Re: Xikar X8 I love my Xikar, it's 4 years old and still going strong. I agree with Remo, every Colibri I've had, and I've had several, seem to crush the cigars rather than cut them. __________________ "Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional!"

03-16-2014, 10:12 PM	#9
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,844 Trading: (51)	Re: Xikar X8 I have one, it is a wonderful cutter. No complaints at all. Sharp and tight. I do not have a Palio, but this feels similar to the ones I have tried. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

03-16-2014, 10:44 PM	#10
badbriar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Xikar X8 Just ordered one (X8). Appreciate the advice. Looking forward to trying it out. Have some others that started out sharp, but dulled quickly and started tearing the cap, rather than cutting clean.

03-17-2014, 10:06 AM	#14
equetefue Liga Privada Hoarder Join Date: Jun 2012 First Name: Edwin Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,348 Trading: (17)	Re: Xikar X8 have both the palio and xikar and love both.. funny that my favorite is the Xikar, but the better of the two is the palio as far as the cut. __________________

03-17-2014, 01:59 PM	#15
dijit Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Mike Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 2,186 Trading: (48)	Re: Xikar X8 At one point my old Xikar started acting dull and not cutting right either one side only would cut or it would crush before the cut. A quick email to Xikar with the response of wash it and if that doesnt fix it we will replace/repair it. One round in the dish washer and the blades were operating like new again. Now every few weeks I throw mine in the dishwasher. __________________ Sporting goods raffle for a great cause. PM me for tickets.

03-17-2014, 04:32 PM	#18
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Xikar X8 Dishwasher... interesting. I clean my Palio with a q tip and isopropyl alcohol. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

03-18-2014, 12:47 AM	#19
WhiteMamba I'm scared of Neil. Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Michael Location: Catawba, NC Posts: 2,135 Trading: (28)	Re: Xikar X8 I don't have the time to look through all of these threads so forgive me if this has been discussed already somewhere else. I just got a Cuban Crafters Revolucion off of amazon for $20 and a little bit. I was curious if any of you guys use one and what do you think? I have been very satisfied with mine so far. Plus they claim a life time guarantee. __________________ Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10