Re: How do you sharpen a xikar cutter?
 

Thanks for helping out a lazy inmate :sleep:

Re: How do you sharpen a xikar cutter?
 

I would just go out and buy a Palio.:tu

Re: How do you sharpen a xikar cutter?
 

+1

Re: How do you sharpen a xikar cutter?
 

i have done it once....they sent me back a brand new cutter....there very easy to deal with

Re: How do you sharpen a xikar cutter?
 

1. Xikar Xi3 Cutter - Redwood
Stainless Body with Redwood Handles - Self Sharpening Stainless Steel Blades
http://www.cheapercigars.com/xikar_cutters.html

2. The makers of Xikar cutters use the latest technology to create razor sharp edges and self-sharpening steel blades.
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...sp?item=M-XK01

3. Xikar cutters are not cigar toys. They are cigar tools. Each cutter is self sharpening, so every time you cut a cigar, the blade gets sharper,
http://www.2smokecigars.com/cutters.html

You good or do you need more?

Re: How do you sharpen a xikar cutter?
 

Xikar makes no claims about being self-sharpening anywhere on their site I can see, so "caveat emptor". If CI and other sites want to advertise it as such, well so be it.


Personally, I've had my Xikar for about 4 years and it's still every bit as sharp as my pocketknife.

Re: How do you sharpen a xikar cutter?
 

What's the difference between the X1,X2, and the X3?
Why is X2 cheaper?

Re: How do you sharpen a xikar cutter?
 

the body of the cutter is nylon fiberglass composite,the blades are the same in all the cutters.

Re: How do you sharpen a xikar cutter?
 

You think they these retailers just decided to call the blades self sharpening on their own?

Re: How do you sharpen a xikar cutter?
 

Truly, yes I do. It's sales hype, plain and simple.


I just looked all over the website and couldn't find anything about "self-sharpening," and I know our rep doesn't use that line when he swings by to stock us. So my presumption is they claim that, knowing full well that Xikar will sharpen them for free if you send them in. CI and the other retailers essentially gets a free marketing tool at Xikar's expense.


Edit to add that I'm not bashing anyone here, and I don't think Xikar cares if retailers claim "self-sharpening", because they openly and willingly sharpen cutters for free for the lifetime of the product, and it improves sales from their end as well.

Re: How do you sharpen a xikar cutter?
 

don't the palio's self sharpen?

Re: How do you sharpen a xikar cutter?
 

Simple answer: No, they do not, but then again, NO CUTTER self sharpens.
Longer answer: Call me, we'll discuss it :D

Bottom line: If the blade has been sharpened to "extremely" sharp and has a Rockwell hardness high enough, it will stay that way.