Is there really a difference?

the nub · 08-14-2009, 03:04 PM

If you're $5 cutter is sharp and working fine, I'd use that. I have a single blade 'Havana' cutter with the spring lock. It was free but sells for about $1. I've perfectly cut a few thousand cigars with that over the last 8 or 9 years. IMHO, the Xicar is a poor design. The blade thickness and chamfer almost guarantees a bad cut. It creates a 'step' across the cutting area. I've yet to see someone cut cleanly through a cigar with that- most of my smoking buddies have one and they (used to) swear that it was a great cutter. I can't understand why. I used to laugh at them (jokingly) with the ragged cuts they'd get from it. And it would be a crappy cut nearly all the time from different guys with their own Xicar. I'd let them use my cheapo cutter and they'd be amazed at how well it cut.

If you're $5 isn't working for you, then I'd recommend the Palio. Super sharp blade that cuts great.

View Poll Results: Which cutter do you recommend?
Xikar	22	24.18%
Palio	61	67.03%
Save your money and keep the $5 cutter you have...	8	8.79%
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08-14-2009, 03:04 PM	#24
the nub Papa Chino Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Nanaimo, BC Posts: 320 Trading: (2)	Re: Is there really a difference? If you're $5 cutter is sharp and working fine, I'd use that. I have a single blade 'Havana' cutter with the spring lock. It was free but sells for about $1. I've perfectly cut a few thousand cigars with that over the last 8 or 9 years. IMHO, the Xicar is a poor design. The blade thickness and chamfer almost guarantees a bad cut. It creates a 'step' across the cutting area. I've yet to see someone cut cleanly through a cigar with that- most of my smoking buddies have one and they (used to) swear that it was a great cutter. I can't understand why. I used to laugh at them (jokingly) with the ragged cuts they'd get from it. And it would be a crappy cut nearly all the time from different guys with their own Xicar. I'd let them use my cheapo cutter and they'd be amazed at how well it cut. If you're $5 isn't working for you, then I'd recommend the Palio. Super sharp blade that cuts great.