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Culley22 · 20 July 2015, 09:43 AM

What do you recommend? I have the usual cheap guillotine cutters from Thompsons... I like the sliver/v notch (keep that in my golf bag), but i'm now looking at getting a few punches for key chains. Just wondering what you all prefer/use.

GerardoG · 20 July 2015, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Culley22

What do you recommend? I have the usual cheap guillotine cutters from Thompsons... I like the sliver/v notch (keep that in my golf bag), but i'm now looking at getting a few punches for key chains. Just wondering what you all prefer/use.

I have several scattered in car, office, club, etc.

My 2 cents:

Davidoff double blade plastic cutter has lasted decades, very sturdy.
Xikar 'X' is incredibly ergonomic and discrete, it is my go to travel cutter
Xikar slim is beautiful and classic, a nice office cutter
Palio: speechless amazing! The only problem is finding one.

subtona · 20 July 2015, 09:59 AM

Xikar the most significant accessory to happen to cigars since the invention of fire

Ok I think they are made well and do a great job, also are a perfect gift

jjnd08 · 20 July 2015, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by subtona

Xikar the most significant accessory to happen to cigars since the invention of fire

Ok I think they are made well and do a great job, also are a perfect gift

x2 brother gave me one as part of my birthday present last month.

Danny83 · 20 July 2015, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Culley22

What do you recommend? I have the usual cheap guillotine cutters from Thompsons... I like the sliver/v notch (keep that in my golf bag), but i'm now looking at getting a few punches for key chains. Just wondering what you all prefer/use.

Listen to Gerardo

charger · 20 July 2015, 10:16 AM

I have a colibri Tommy Bahama cutter with a 3 torch lighter.

Culley22 · 20 July 2015, 10:22 AM

Anyone use a punch? I like the idea behind them (and ease of keeping one everywhere).

Larry302 · 20 July 2015, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Culley22

Anyone use a punch? I like the idea behind them (and ease of keeping one everywhere).

Yes I prefer them, simple bullet punch.

incontrol · 20 July 2015, 11:41 AM

I used to use a Davidoff punch. Now I use almost exclusively a Xikar V-Cutter.

As Gus said, Xikar is definitely the best thing to happen to cigars since fire! Lol!

I think I have nearly half of what they make.

El Cascarrabias · 20 July 2015, 11:56 AM

I find the punch does not give enough draw.

Prefer a cutter.

sco · 20 July 2015, 12:15 PM

Never liked the punch. I do love my xikar. Buying it on my honeymoon was just a bonus!

swils8610 · 20 July 2015, 12:37 PM

Xikar are top notch. The basic Davidoff 2 blade is great also.

Trouble15 · 20 July 2015, 02:47 PM

Since we're on the subject, how about for lighters? I have a whole bunch of both cutters and lighters. I have a tough time having a lighter being filled over and over again and working properly. Anyone else in the same boat?

Manofsteelpt · 20 July 2015, 09:02 PM

I've had my Zino Davidoff, dbl guillotine cutter for nearly 20 yrs now... If I never lose it, it should last a lifetime. Lots of cigar lighters have a punch built into the bottom of them, which on occasion I will use if I know the smoke will be a very easy and heavy draw.

1William · 20 July 2015, 09:48 PM

Avo punch is the best in my opinion. Lifetime warranty and fits on your key ring. Anything from Xikar is top shelf.

Dan Pierce · 20 July 2015, 09:54 PM

Without question the perfect cutter is the Cuban Crafters Perfect Cutter.

Lifetime replacement and only $15.00.

My nicest is a French made Laguiole, a generous gift from my mate, Dave [davethehall].

dP

Floorguy · 20 July 2015, 11:05 PM

Xikar for me

123Blueface · 21 July 2015, 01:02 AM

Love my numerous Xikar cutters but love my Palio way more.

Culley22 · 21 July 2015, 04:48 AM

Glad to see the replies. So...I just threw down a chunk of change on a bunch of different kinds. Some punches, different Xikars, a palio, and some other randoms...with the thought, i'll figure out what I like, and then stick with those in the future. And the ones I don't, can be "gifted" to friends that occassionally have a cigar, or i'll treat them as disposable and get stashed all over the place (golf bags, ect..)

Thanks for the input, I'll give an update on what works for me.

Frosty · 21 July 2015, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Culley22

Glad to see the replies. So...I just threw down a chunk of change on a bunch of different kinds. Some punches, different Xikars, a palio, and some other randoms...with the thought, i'll figure out what I like, and then stick with those in the future. And the ones I don't, can be "gifted" to friends that occassionally have a cigar, or i'll treat them as disposable and get stashed all over the place (golf bags, ect..)

Thanks for the input, I'll give an update on what works for me.

It is always nice to pay it forward.

I have settled on the punch do to it being small and easy to carry in my pocket. I have a cone sharpening stone and an outside reamer that I use to sharpen the edge.

I also like the notch cutters which I use at home. The only one I did not like was the Ninja Cigar Cutter.

Culley22 · 21 July 2015, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Frosty

It is always nice to pay it forward.

I have settled on the punch do to it being small and easy to carry in my pocket. I have a cone sharpening stone and an outside reamer that I use to sharpen the edge.

I also like the notch cutters which I use at home. The only one I did not like was the Ninja Cigar Cutter.

You have a picture of your stone, or where one can fine them? I guess I could google...but if you can shorten my search time... lol

Thanks

Frosty · 22 July 2015, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Culley22

You have a picture of your stone, or where one can fine them? I guess I could google...but if you can shorten my search time... lol

Thanks

Anywhere you can buy a Dremel Tool you can find a cone stone. Just get the finest grit available and do it by hand.

Culley22 · 22 July 2015, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Frosty

Anywhere you can buy a Dremel Tool you can find a cone stone. Just get the finest grit available and do it by hand.

Funny, when I first responded I said to myself "if there isn't something easy I can just use the Dremel." lol

Kingair · 21 July 2015, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Frosty

It is always nice to pay it forward.

I have settled on the punch do to it being small and easy to carry in my pocket. I have a cone sharpening stone and an outside reamer that I use to sharpen the edge.

I also like the notch cutters which I use at home. The only one I did not like was the Ninja Cigar Cutter.

One of these Larry ?

Manofsteelpt · 21 July 2015, 11:53 AM

Eye spy Elie Bleu, very nice, Rob.

Floorguy · 23 July 2015, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

Eye spy Elie Bleu, very nice, Rob.

Hey, good eye!! Thanks Mike

hkwristpiece · 23 July 2015, 03:30 AM

xikar is the best for me

Watch-Hunter · 23 July 2015, 04:59 AM

Most often a guillotine cutter Palio or Xikar. Occasionally some cigars demand a punch cut in which I have a great Xikar that stays sharp for a clean cut every time.

Mishon · 23 July 2015, 07:01 AM

I have the one below that I bought from the Davidoff store in Zurich and I absolutely love it. Made in USA too.

20 July 2015, 09:43 AM	#1
Culley22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Nome, AK Watch: amacallit Posts: 719	cigar cutters What do you recommend? I have the usual cheap guillotine cutters from Thompsons... I like the sliver/v notch (keep that in my golf bag), but i'm now looking at getting a few punches for key chains. Just wondering what you all prefer/use. __________________ 116333, 216570, PAM372

20 July 2015, 09:59 AM	#3
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,601	Xikar the most significant accessory to happen to cigars since the invention of fire Ok I think they are made well and do a great job, also are a perfect gift __________________

20 July 2015, 10:22 AM	#7
Culley22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Nome, AK Watch: amacallit Posts: 719	Anyone use a punch? I like the idea behind them (and ease of keeping one everywhere). __________________ 116333, 216570, PAM372

20 July 2015, 11:41 AM	#9
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	I used to use a Davidoff punch. Now I use almost exclusively a Xikar V-Cutter. As Gus said, Xikar is definitely the best thing to happen to cigars since fire! Lol! I think I have nearly half of what they make. __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

20 July 2015, 09:54 PM	#16
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Without question the perfect cutter is the Cuban Crafters Perfect Cutter. Lifetime replacement and only $15.00. My nicest is a French made Laguiole, a generous gift from my mate, Dave [davethehall]. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

20 July 2015, 10:16 AM	#6
charger Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: US Watch: Yachtmaster 2 Posts: 295	I have a colibri Tommy Bahama cutter with a 3 torch lighter.

20 July 2015, 11:56 AM	#10
El Cascarrabias "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Frank Location: USA Watch: 16613LB Posts: 1,006	I find the punch does not give enough draw. Prefer a cutter.

20 July 2015, 12:15 PM	#11
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	Never liked the punch. I do love my xikar. Buying it on my honeymoon was just a bonus!

20 July 2015, 12:37 PM	#12
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	Xikar are top notch. The basic Davidoff 2 blade is great also.

20 July 2015, 02:47 PM	#13
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,884	Since we're on the subject, how about for lighters? I have a whole bunch of both cutters and lighters. I have a tough time having a lighter being filled over and over again and working properly. Anyone else in the same boat?

20 July 2015, 09:02 PM	#14
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	I've had my Zino Davidoff, dbl guillotine cutter for nearly 20 yrs now... If I never lose it, it should last a lifetime. Lots of cigar lighters have a punch built into the bottom of them, which on occasion I will use if I know the smoke will be a very easy and heavy draw.

20 July 2015, 09:48 PM	#15
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	Avo punch is the best in my opinion. Lifetime warranty and fits on your key ring. Anything from Xikar is top shelf.

21 July 2015, 01:02 AM	#18
123Blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 5,316	Love my numerous Xikar cutters but love my Palio way more.

21 July 2015, 04:48 AM	#19
Culley22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Nome, AK Watch: amacallit Posts: 719	Glad to see the replies. So...I just threw down a chunk of change on a bunch of different kinds. Some punches, different Xikars, a palio, and some other randoms...with the thought, i'll figure out what I like, and then stick with those in the future. And the ones I don't, can be "gifted" to friends that occassionally have a cigar, or i'll treat them as disposable and get stashed all over the place (golf bags, ect..) Thanks for the input, I'll give an update on what works for me. __________________ 116333, 216570, PAM372

21 July 2015, 11:53 AM	#25
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	Eye spy Elie Bleu, very nice, Rob.

23 July 2015, 03:30 AM	#27
hkwristpiece "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: US Posts: 2	xikar is the best for me

23 July 2015, 04:59 AM	#28
Watch-Hunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Frank Location: Boston Posts: 85	Most often a guillotine cutter Palio or Xikar. Occasionally some cigars demand a punch cut in which I have a great Xikar that stays sharp for a clean cut every time.

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