Xikar help

I have this cutter as well. Try moistening the tip of the cigar just a little bit and then position the cutter on the table with the cigar upright,,,make a nice swift cutting motion. If that doesn't give you a clean cut then send it to the company and they will give you a new one.

Originally Posted by Cigary

I have this cutter as well. Try moistening the tip of the cigar just a little bit and then position the cutter on the table with the cigar upright,,,make a nice swift cutting motion. If that doesn't give you a clean cut then send it to the company and they will give you a new one.

I have a Xikar Xi3 model and I have no complaints whatsoever. I make all of my cuts in the manner that Cigary describes, except for the moistening of the tip. My cuts are always straight, smooth and at the perfect depth. Send it back for a replacement and if that one still doesn't work, get yourself that Palio. We Xikar fans won't hate on you for it.
Nothing matters more than the cigars, and we cannot let them be ruined by the tools we use.