Is there such a thing as a good tabletop cutter?

[ColdCuts]

I've got a Palio (terrific) and a Xikar 009 Punch (also terrific, if not a little heavy), but I'd like to have a good-looking, functional desktop cutter.

Is there such a thing??

A CA search came up with only good-natured Palio vs. Xikar pissing matches. A Google turned up a handful, but not without their problems. There was a handsome desktop cutter by a company called Boston Cigar Cutter Company, but sadly they seem to have gone tits up. Maybe they didn't work as well as they look. The other desktop cutters I could find, like at Cuban Crafters for instance, are mostly priced too good to be true -- forty or fifty bucks, and without any ratings. Then there's one shiny behemoth, solid forged aluminum, weighs eight pounds, marked down from $900 to $325 and also without any ratings. That's all I'm seeing.

Has anyone here seen, or better yet, used a desktop they'd recommend? Or I guess conversely, seen or used one they'd warn against? Has anyone seen in person or used any of the desktop cutters I mention above? If so, what're your thoughts on them?

Thanks a million!

[Robulous78]

Can't say that I have but I know you can find all kinds of tabletop cutters on the Ebays...

[Zane]

Here is what I found that resembles the one at my local shop.

I have only used it once and had no issues. Maybe someone else can give more insight.

http://www.sjcigars.com/tabletop-prod.html

[ColdCuts]

Here is what I found that resembles the one at my local shop.

I have only used it once and had no issues. Maybe someone else can give more insight.

http://www.sjcigars.com/tabletop-prod.html

Ah. I'd seen that one also. Thanks, Zane. Thing with this one is, according to the description, it's for cigars 52-60 ring gauge. I'm most often smoking a cigar with a RG in the low to mid 40s. I rarely smoke anything larger than 50. So this tabletop cutter isn't for me.

I do appreciate that it offers both straight and cat eye cuts, it's attractive, appears well-constructed, and is reasonably priced. But I am puzzled why it's been designed for only large RG cigars. :confused:

Additionally, I've also seen a similar-looking stainless round tabletop cutter on both Famous and E-bay that says it'll accommodate smaller-sized cigars, but on Famous it's got two very negative reviews. Anybody familiar with this one (http://www.famous-smoke.com/stainless+table+top+v+cutter/item+21368)?

[czerbe]

http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/p601/czerbe/Cigars/IMAG0344_zpsb449534d.jpg (http://s1158.photobucket.com/user/czerbe/media/Cigars/IMAG0344_zpsb449534d.jpg.html)

My Family years ago was in the Cigar Business and this is my Great Grandfathers cutter from his shop a long time ago never actually cut a cigar with it but I will one of these days. Its not really sharp I will have to take care of that but if I screw it to a table top it would work wonders, very smooth and steady cut... but nearly 100 years ago the made S*%T right.

[mahtofire14]

Yes! My local B&M has a big stainless that has a lever with three different cuts. A large diameter, a smaller diameter, and a V-cut. The owner said he got it back in the early nineties and can't find another one. Hasn't sharpened the blade once and still cuts like butter.

I will take a pic of it tomorrow when I go in and post it here.

[ColdCuts]

Corey, your grandfather's tabletop cutter looks great. What a cool heirloom. And Pete, nice that your B&M has a good functioning tabletop. But fellas, I am actually looking for a tabletop cutter that's available for purchase, like I said in the first post. ;)

[Mattso3000]

Only has a v cut...

http://www.famous-smoke.com/stainless+table+top+v+cutter/item+21368?kws=ZWW4354&utm_source=Shopzilla&utm_medium=shopping&utm_content=accessories_CU-FIR-TABLE&utm_campaign=ZWW4354

[ColdCuts]

Only has a v cut...

http://www.famous-smoke.com/stainless+table+top+v+cutter/item+21368?kws=ZWW4354&utm_source=Shopzilla&utm_medium=shopping&utm_content=accessories_CU-FIR-TABLE&utm_campaign=ZWW4354
Matt, I've seen that one and I like the looks of it just fine, but have you used it? I'd be fine with the v-cut, but did you see the reviews? Ouch!

[Lockspur]

http://shop.vendio.com/bggear/item/2092946853/index.html

This one looks nice. Pricey. But nice.

[ColdCuts]

http://shop.vendio.com/bggear/item/2092946853/index.html

This one looks nice. Pricey. But nice.
Wow. That one's a beaut! Wonder if it works well. Doesn't say what kind of cut you get. For that money, it had better make perfect cuts forever! Has anyone seen this one before?

[captain53]

Only has a v cut...

http://www.famous-smoke.com/stainless+table+top+v+cutter/item+21368?kws=ZWW4354&utm_source=Shopzilla&utm_medium=shopping&utm_content=accessories_CU-FIR-TABLE&utm_campaign=ZWW4354

They stay out of them a lot but Famous also has a 4 hole version with the addition of 2 straight cuts. Bought one a few months ago on the Monster for under$40 delivered. Works pretty good and my shopping found nothing better under $200+. There are some really nice tabletops out there but very expensive.

Examples:

http://www.cigartoyz.com/_e/Table_Top_Cigar_Cutters/product/66171/Cigar_Savor_3_in_One_Table_Top_Cigar_Cutter.htm

http://www.humidorswholesaler.com/products/DELUXE-TABLE-TOP-CIGAR-CUTTER-MESA-LUJOSA-%252d-SOLID-FORGED-ALUMINUM-%252d-V-CUTTER-AND-GUILLOTINE-%252d-HANDMADE.html

[mahtofire14]

Here is the table top I was talking about. From the early nineties and works flawlessly.
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii91/drscholl14/A025984C-D578-4FDD-AA4C-44331AEE6B51-4451-00000216DF31D9C6_zpsce5d51dc.jpg?t=1366398219

[Subvet642]

Does this help?

http://www.tinderbox.com/index.fx?id=38724&catalog=1&cart_id=5415597.27269&cid=&csm=&dept=accessories&brand=&accessories_category=Cigar%20Cutters

[mahtofire14]

Awesome! Thanks for that link!

[Subvet642]

I'm here to help!:tu

[captain53]

Does this help?

http://www.tinderbox.com/index.fx?id=38724&catalog=1&cart_id=5415597.27269&cid=&csm=&dept=accessories&brand=&accessories_category=Cigar%20Cutters

Same as the one i have that Famous usually sells for under $50 and cheaper on the Monster but they are currently out of them. They don't last too long when they get them in stock.

[jjirons69]

Here is the table top I was talking about. From the early nineties and works flawlessly.
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii91/drscholl14/A025984C-D578-4FDD-AA4C-44331AEE6B51-4451-00000216DF31D9C6_zpsce5d51dc.jpg?t=1366398219

I like this and found this: http://www.billscigarworld.com/first-land-international-quad-table-cutter.html

[Lockspur]

Ah. I'd seen that one also. Thanks, Zane. Thing with this one is, according to the description, it's for cigars 52-60 ring gauge. I'm most often smoking a cigar with a RG in the low to mid 40s. I rarely smoke anything larger than 50. So this tabletop cutter isn't for me.

I do appreciate that it offers both straight and cat eye cuts, it's attractive, appears well-constructed, and is reasonably priced. But I am puzzled why it's been designed for only large RG cigars. :confused:

Additionally, I've also seen a similar-looking stainless round tabletop cutter on both Famous and E-bay that says it'll accommodate smaller-sized cigars, but on Famous it's got two very negative reviews. Anybody familiar with this one (http://www.famous-smoke.com/stainless+table+top+v+cutter/item+21368)?

A friend of mine has this one and uses it on all sizes. Says it's not a problem. The sizes listed in the specs is just for the cutouts in the metal.

[mcjoe]

I suggest guillotine cutter as it is handy, double bladed and provides a nice even cut and can brought with you whenever you go. You can buy it via Amazon or even in local cigar shops.

[mahtofire14]

I like this and found this: http://www.billscigarworld.com/first-land-international-quad-table-cutter.html

Apparently we weren't looking in the right places. I'm telling you....Even at that price I'm thinking about getting one. These things cut really smooth on each type of cut.