How do you sharpen a xikar cutter?

[zmancbr]

Originally Posted by fissure

Send it back. They have a lifetime warranty and great customer service. They will make it like new, or send you another one.

Qft.


I am getting ready to send my lighter back to have it cleaned and have them check all the parts to make sure it works well.

[ucubed]

if the xikars were to do what they were advertised (self sharpening) then it wouldn't matter...palio ftw!!! =)

[loki]

Originally Posted by ucubed

if the xikars were to do what they were advertised (self sharpening) then it wouldn't matter...palio ftw!!! =)

where are xikars advertised that they are self sharpening?

Originally Posted by loki

where are xikars advertised that they are self sharpening?

I've seen retailers advertising them as such. Can't say I recall Xikar ever saying this.

If any cutter clams to be self sharpening I would have to call .

[theonlybear4CORT]

as most have said send it back, also lets not make this into a palio v.s. Xikar debate.

[DonWeb]

Just got back my Xikar, it was a new one (different color).

I sent in black - got silver in return. If you want the same color back, you should send a note saying such.

[Rockestone]

Originally Posted by DonWeb

Just got back my Xikar, it was a new one (different color).

I sent in black - got silver in return. If you want the same color back, you should send a note saying such.

Thanks for the advice. As long as it cuts a nice clean straight cut, I don't care what color it is.

Originally Posted by DonWeb

Just got back my Xikar, it was a new one (different color).

I sent in black - got silver in return. If you want the same color back, you should send a note saying such.

Might also want to note what kind of steel you want too.

Originally Posted by DonWeb

Just got back my Xikar, it was a new one (different color).

I sent in black - got silver in return. If you want the same color back, you should send a note saying such.

Who's got the address to Xikar?

p.s. Don't send me your addy

[SeanGAR]

Originally Posted by loki

where are xikars advertised that they are self sharpening?

1. Xikar Xi3 Cutter - Redwood
Stainless Body with Redwood Handles - Self Sharpening Stainless Steel Blades
http://www.cheapercigars.com/xikar_cutters.html

2. The makers of Xikar cutters use the latest technology to create razor sharp edges and self-sharpening steel blades.
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...sp?item=M-XK01

3. Xikar cutters are not cigar toys. They are cigar tools. Each cutter is self sharpening, so every time you cut a cigar, the blade gets sharper,
http://www.2smokecigars.com/cutters.html

You good or do you need more?

[Silound]

Xikar makes no claims about being self-sharpening anywhere on their site I can see, so "caveat emptor". If CI and other sites want to advertise it as such, well so be it.


Personally, I've had my Xikar for about 4 years and it's still every bit as sharp as my pocketknife.

[SeanGAR]

Originally Posted by Silound

Xikar makes no claims about being self-sharpening anywhere on their site I can see, so "caveat emptor". If CI and other sites want to advertise it as such, well so be it.

You think they these retailers just decided to call the blades self sharpening on their own?

[Silound]

Originally Posted by SeanGAR

You think they these retailers just decided to call the blades self sharpening on their own?

Truly, yes I do. It's sales hype, plain and simple.


I just looked all over the website and couldn't find anything about "self-sharpening," and I know our rep doesn't use that line when he swings by to stock us. So my presumption is they claim that, knowing full well that Xikar will sharpen them for free if you send them in. CI and the other retailers essentially gets a free marketing tool at Xikar's expense.


Edit to add that I'm not bashing anyone here, and I don't think Xikar cares if retailers claim "self-sharpening", because they openly and willingly sharpen cutters for free for the lifetime of the product, and it improves sales from their end as well.