How do you sharpen a xikar cutter?
 

I have a Xikar cutter that I believe needs some sharpening. It tends to pinch more than cut. Any suggestions?

Re: How do you sharpen a xikar cutter?
 

Send it back. They have a lifetime warranty and great customer service. They will make it like new, or send you another one.

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send it back! :D I don't remember if it was Xikar or Palio but I think one of them have a lifetime warranty.

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they both have lifetime warrantys.....dont mess with them or they may not honour them...just send it back and relax

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Great. Enough said. I was feeling quilty about sending it back, but I'll get over it.
Thanks guys.

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Qft.


I am getting ready to send my lighter back to have it cleaned and have them check all the parts to make sure it works well. :tu

Re: How do you sharpen a xikar cutter?
 

if the xikars were to do what they were advertised (self sharpening) then it wouldn't matter...palio ftw!!! =)

Re: How do you sharpen a xikar cutter?
 

where are xikars advertised that they are self sharpening?

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I've seen retailers advertising them as such. Can't say I recall Xikar ever saying this.

If any cutter clams to be self sharpening I would have to call :bs.

Re: How do you sharpen a xikar cutter?
 

as most have said send it back, also lets not make this into a palio v.s. Xikar debate.

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Just got back my Xikar, it was a new one (different color).

I sent in black - got silver in return. If you want the same color back, you should send a note saying such.

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Thanks for the advice. As long as it cuts a nice clean straight cut, I don't care what color it is.

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Might also want to note what kind of steel you want too. ;)

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Xikar replaced my cutter through my local b&m at no cost. I believe the steel used is the same througout all of their cutters, it is the finish that is different.

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i sent mine back to get sharpened and it cam back within two weeks along with a brand new cutter

Re: How do you sharpen a xikar cutter?
 

Buy a palio.

Re: How do you sharpen a xikar cutter?
 

Some of the older ones were made with German Steel blades.

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As everyone already said you can send it back to Xikar or take to any B&M that sells Xikar and get a replacement right then and there.

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Who's got the address to Xikar?

p.s. Don't send me your addy:r

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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

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+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.

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

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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.