Just ordered a new Cutter Cuban Crafters.

[irratebass]

This bad boy is on sale right now, anyone have one and want to chime in or tell me I made a mistake by getting this? I like that there is really no way to make a bad cut with this....thanks to Cigarobsession for turning me on to it.

http://www.cubancrafters.com/products.php/item_id/5291

[shilala]

I have metal ones with a stop in behind the blades like that. The little hole is for beli's and such, so you can get a deeper cut. I know this goes against religion here, but as far as I'm concerned, they're the best cutters I can get.
Perfect cut every time, perfect depth, and you can take a little more off with ease, if you need to. I can't do that with my xikars or palios, I just make a crooked squashy mess.
The only problem is that I haven't found the two or three I have since I moved. I think I know where they are, just haven't dug for them yet. Those were the ones I always used around the house and shop and deck, the others went in my travel humis because they were much lighter.
I have not tried these plastic ones with a stop in the back. I wouldn't expect them to be real durable, Mickey. Let us know how that works out. If you like the way they work, find some metal ones. I think you'll extra like them. :tu

[irratebass]

Thanks for the tip Scott, yeah maybe the one that was on Cigarobsession (can't remember his name right now) is metal....but it was only $14.99 so still a steal lol

[emopunker2004]

I got one as a gift from kickerb. It sucks. His is great. I need to send mine back. It never worked right.

[kickerb]

Yeah, I'm really starting to dislike mine. The blades don't close tight leaving a small gap between the blades. I also get the cigar cut 'bump' more often now than before. I wouldn't recommend it at this point. Especially since Justin's one was a piece of garbage.

There are better options IMO. But, considering the price point, it's not a bad deal.

[kickerb]

Also, to me it takes off too much of the cap. Does good with larger ring gauge cigars, but will butcher the small rig gauges.

:2

[irratebass]

Hmmm, thanks for your feedback Bryan......I really just like the idea of how the hole stops the cigar to give you that "perfect" cut......I will see how it goes, I love my punch, and I haven't figured out the whoe cutting thing yet so I thought this would be "perfect." :D

Do any other cutters have this type of hole to prevent the jagged mess some of us get?

[deadrise]

http://amzn.com/B003MB0Q2Q this is the one i bought was about 13 after shipping and what can i say it just works great

[shilala]

Also, to me it takes off too much of the cap. Does good with larger ring gauge cigars, but will butcher the small rig gauges.

:2
There's a really good point that I missed. They aren't good for really small rings, the cut is too deep unless you hold the cigar back from the bottom. It'll take all the caps off and square the end.
I've never had a "bump" issue with the metal ones, but it stands to reason. Plastic probably can't stand up to the force required to cut very many cigars without giving way.

[shilala]

http://amzn.com/B003MB0Q2Q this is the one i bought was about 13 after shipping and what can i say it just works great
That's the one I have.
The other one is this... (http://www.amazon.com/COHIBA-AccuCut-Stainless-Guillotine-Cutter/dp/B000WHY1QK)
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Kkh29BeEL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

[shilala]

I also have one of these ridiculous things from Cuban Crafters. I've never used it, but it's fun to play with. It'd make a better izmel than a cigar tool.
http://www.cubancrafters.com/images/cigars/cc/CIGAR-CUTTER-REVOLUCION-CIGAR-SCISSORS.jpg

[deadrise]

I like that cohiba cutter i wonder how it does on torps

[irratebass]

http://amzn.com/B003MB0Q2Q this is the one i bought was about 13 after shipping and what can i say it just works great

That's the one I have.
The other one is this... (http://www.amazon.com/COHIBA-AccuCut-Stainless-Guillotine-Cutter/dp/B000WHY1QK)
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Kkh29BeEL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Dang! looks like I didn't research well enough, oh well for the price I paid I'm not b!tching and who knows I might really like it, and if I don't I have links to these :ss

Thanks guys

[mkarnold1]

http://amzn.com/B003MB0Q2Q this is the one i bought was about 13 after shipping and what can i say it just works great

Thanks for the link. I'm going to get one of these. My cutter is a bit of a butcher...:tu

[shilala]

Dang! looks like I didn't research well enough, oh well for the price I paid I'm not b!tching and who knows I might really like it, and if I don't I have links to these :ss

Thanks guys
That Cohiba was the very first cutter I ever owned that wasn't a plastic store freebie, Mick. I'm a bit sentimental on it. :)
I paid a good bit more than $6.95, too. I'm thinking around 25 bucks shipped on ebay.

[irratebass]

Ouch, that's pricey.

[pektel]

Honestly, it didn't take me long to figure out the way of the Palio. Last cutter I will buy. Most likely, anyways. Now I need to get a good lighter. Though now that I've learned how to properly purge, my Ronsons and Lotus are working great!

[irratebass]

I have my eye on a Xikar Executive dual flame, but I can't find a decent price yet....need to check with my local B&M still.

Speaking of which and not wanting to start a nother thread which is better: a dual or triple flame, my cheapo triple flame that I have and love (built in punch is why I love it) seems to run out of fuel too often, unlike my single flame Ronsons.

[Steve]

I've been using mine for 5 or 6 years and love it.

[irratebass]

I've been using mine for 5 or 6 years and love it.

Plastic or steel?

[Steve]

Steel (heavy little sucker too!)

[shilala]

Honestly, it didn't take me long to figure out the way of the Palio. Last cutter I will buy. Most likely, anyways. Now I need to get a good lighter. Though now that I've learned how to properly purge, my Ronsons and Lotus are working great!
Palios pinch the web between my thumb and forefinger and make me bleed and curse. Strangely, that adds nothing positive to my cigar experience. :D

[Steve]

Also, to me it takes off too much of the cap. Does good with larger ring gauge cigars, but will butcher the small rig gauges.

:2

BTW, I usually [unch smaller RG's, or I just don't put as much cigar into it. Just because it has the plate, doesn't mean you have to use it.

:2:2

[irratebass]

Steel (heavy little sucker too!)

Nice :tu

Well I am still excited to get mine lol

[pektel]

Speaking of which and not wanting to start a nother thread which is better: a dual or triple flame, my cheapo triple flame that I have and love (built in punch is why I love it) seems to run out of fuel too often, unlike my single flame Ronsons.

Well, they do use three times the fuel... ;)

I prefer a single flame for most occasions. Unless I've going camping or something, then I bring the triple flame and the can of fuel. Single flame are way more accurate for touchups. Triple flames are awesome for lighting larger RG sticks, or if you're in a windy area. They both have their purposes. Ive never used a dual flame.

[pektel]

Palios pinch the web between my thumb and forefinger and make me bleed and curse. Strangely, that adds nothing positive to my cigar experience. :D

That thought had crossed my mind. Fortunately, it's never happened to me.

[irratebass]

Well, they do use three times the fuel... ;)

I prefer a single flame for most occasions. Unless I've going camping or something, then I bring the triple flame and the can of fuel. Single flame are way more accurate for touchups. Triple flames are awesome for lighting larger RG sticks, or if you're in a windy area. They both have their purposes. Ive never used a dual flame.

My single flame tends to burn my thumb at times, especially during the beginning torching of the foot.

[jledou]

I have two friends that have the same cutter and swear by it. I have a similar Liga cutter from from a Drew Estates event but prefer either my Palio or Xi2 from Xikar.

[irratebass]

Thanks Jay

[mkarnold1]

My single flame tends to burn my thumb at times, especially during the beginning torching of the foot.

You could get a single flame that fires away from the ignitor button thingy (that is the technical term, right?). I don't think I could burn my thumb with mine. Incredibly helpful when lighting up after a few (or more) brewskies. :D

[CigarNut]

http://amzn.com/B003MB0Q2Q this is the one i bought was about 13 after shipping and what can i say it just works greatI have the one above as well as this one http://www.amazon.com/Cuban-Crafters-Stainless-Perfect-Cutter/dp/B003MAZ9YW/ref=sr_1_3?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1317239077&sr=1-3. They both work great and I have never had any issues with them taking off too much of the cap -- but I also don't rest every cigar against the stop.

Having said that, I have a number of other cutters and I like all of them. The nice thing about the Cuban Crafters cutters is that they work very well and are very resonably priced.

[LostAbbott]

I have this duel flame and it is great. Currently my favorite lighter.

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/honest-double-flame-butane-jet-torch-lighter-keychain-assorted-color-16740

[irratebass]

You could get a single flame that fires away from the ignitor button thingy (that is the technical term, right?). I don't think I could burn my thumb with mine. Incredibly helpful when lighting up after a few (or more) brewskies. :D

Can you show me a pic of yours? All I have is 2 Ronsons and one I got at a gas station...it also burns me....maybe my thumbs are abnormally long :D

I have the one above as well as this one http://www.amazon.com/Cuban-Crafters-Stainless-Perfect-Cutter/dp/B003MAZ9YW/ref=sr_1_3?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1317239077&sr=1-3. They both work great and I have never had any issues with them taking off too much of the cap -- but I also don't rest every cigar against the stop.

Having said that, I have a number of other cutters and I like all of them. The nice thing about the Cuban Crafters cutters is that they work very well and are very resonably priced.

That's a nice one and a good review, thanks Michael :tu

[mkarnold1]

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1d709b3127ccefe6d017673f400000030O01AatWzhk3Ysg e3nwY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

It's an el cheapo that Mattso3000 hooked me up with. But the flame comes nowhere near my thumb.

[irratebass]

I have this duel flame and it is great. Currently my favorite lighter.

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/honest-double-flame-butane-jet-torch-lighter-keychain-assorted-color-16740

That's a nice little lighter



It's an el cheapo that Mattso3000 hooked me up with. But the flame comes nowhere near my thumb.

Nice! Thanks for the pic

[mkarnold1]

I'm pretty sure that Matt got these little torches off dealextreme too. Here's the link:

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/jet-1300-c-butane-lighter-with-clear-tank-1455

[irratebass]

I'm pretty sure that Matt got these little torches off dealextreme too.

Yeah, he said he just got 10 of them in the mail....I need to look at that site more, but I'm a litttle apprehensive about ordering any lighters in case they are junk, I guess they are good for bombs though.

[mkarnold1]

It's working great so far. Not sure for how long, but at $2.70 you can afford a few.

[aaron72]

I have this Cuban Crafters cutter and I'm a little disappointed with it. It's tough to get both blades to move together on mine, so one blade is more dominant and takes the cigar from the center of the opening. I think there may just be too much play in the blades and they don;t stay completely parallel with the rest of the cutter.

[irratebass]

I have this Cuban Crafters cutter and I'm a little disappointed with it. It's tough to get both blades to move together on mine, so one blade is more dominant and takes the cigar from the center of the opening. I think there may just be too much play in the blades and they don;t stay completely parallel with the rest of the cutter.

;s Is yours the plastic one too?

[mkarnold1]

Plastic is easier on the digits. And if your worried about it breaking: LIFETIME GUARANTEE: This quality cutter is guaranteed for as long as you own it. If it should ever break or fail to function as expected, simply return it and include a self-addressed stamped envelope. It will be replaced free of charge. This is the last cutter that you will ever buy!

I think you got a heckuva deal

[irratebass]

Thanks Mark, yeah I remember reading that disclaimer....can't to get it. Will let you all know.

[Savor the Stick]

Thanks for the tip Scott, yeah maybe the one that was on Cigarobsession (can't remember his name right now) is metal....but it was only $14.99 so still a steal lol

Hey Mickey I the all steel one (CUBAN CRAFTERS PERFECTO CUTTER) and it is the best! You made a great purchase. For that price I would have bought 2 and when the one got dull...ALL cutters do, switch it out send the dull one back....and on and on and on. I have had Palio's, and just about every other one made... and the Cuban Crafters is the best.

I got one as a gift from kickerb. It sucks. His is great. I need to send mine back. It never worked right.

Good thing it is guaranteed for your lifetime!

I have the one above as well as this one http://www.amazon.com/Cuban-Crafters-Stainless-Perfect-Cutter/dp/B003MAZ9YW/ref=sr_1_3?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1317239077&sr=1-3. They both work great and I have never had any issues with them taking off too much of the cap -- but I also don't rest every cigar against the stop.
Having said that, I have a number of other cutters and I like all of them. The nice thing about the Cuban Crafters cutters is that they work very well and are very reasonably priced.

Exactly! On small sticks I usually use a punch anyways. Don't need to take the top of the cap off.

Plastic is easier on the digits. And if your worried about it breaking: LIFETIME GUARANTEE: This quality cutter is guaranteed for as long as you own it. If it should ever break or fail to function as expected, simply return it and include a self-addressed stamped envelope. It will be replaced free of charge. This is the last cutter that you will ever buy!

Bingo!

I think you got a heckuva deal

Amen Brother!!!

[emopunker2004]

;s Is yours the plastic one too?

mine is metal. i still need to send the POS back.:r

[emopunker2004]

Good thing it is guaranteed for your lifetime!

Yeh but if i send it back 10 times, the postage starts eating away at the value. At least it was free though

[CigarNut]

Yeh but if i send it back 10 times, the postage starts eating away at the value. At least it was free thoughNot really. They are small enough that you can send them first class which is really inexpensive (64 cents per ounce up to 13 ounces). I think mine weighs about 3 ounces; 5 with the box.

[emopunker2004]

Not really. They are small enough that you can send them first class which is really inexpensive (64 cents per ounce up to 13 ounces). I think mine weighs about 3 ounces; 5 with the box.

so .64 x 3 x 2ways?

[irratebass]

Could probably just place them in an manilla envelope and put 2-3 stamps on there and be good right?

[CigarNut]

so .64 x 3 x 2ways?Only one way -- they pick up the return shipping. And .64 is the worst case. Best is whatever a first class stamp costs x weight in ounces.

[CigarNut]

Could probably just place them in an manilla envelope and put 2-3 stamps on there and be good right?That depends on how heavy the envelope is as these cutters have some nice edges on them that might pierce a standard envelope while being "processed" by the USPS. Also, you need one stamp per ounce.

[irratebass]

Good info, thanks