Xikar Xi MTXBL
 

This is my first review of a cutter. Ive used several diffrent cutters in the past (Xikar Xi2, House brands) but this is by far the best cutter i have ever used/bought. Its the Xikar Xi MTXBL and for the low low price of $40, I am extreamly happy there is a life time warranty. It comes with Scissors and multi tools. ie: a cigar poker, cigar box opener, screwdriver, and bottle opener. The Scissors will cut up to a 54 ring gauge. Unlike some of the cutters in the past that i have used, this one does not chop the cigar, its a nice smooth cut. I will definitely be reccomending this to any cigar smoker.

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I've often thought of getting one; this may well do it. Thanks. :tu

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Darren, I think Twoguys has them for $30..

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Also my favorite cutter !!

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Sweet, Thanks! :tu

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These scissors are on the mashup (cigarmonster.com) for 46 more minutes. I bought them $24.98 Shipped.

If you don't get them I would advise waiting till cigarmonster has them. They are up there QUITE often for the same $24.98 shipped UPS ground free.


EDIT they are the bead blasted ones.

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That is a sweet deal, I hope that you enjoy them as much as i have.


Knip

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I cannot wait to try them. I've been anxiously waiting to buy these. Next up probably a V-Cut and a punch.

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I bought these scissors a couple months back, and as much as I hate to admit it (because I love my Palio), I use these to cut the most of my cigars now. My Palio still has it's place, I definitely like a double guillotine cut sometimes, but the scissors just have a finesse to them that cut my cigars so easily and well. I definitely suggest picking up a pair of them since they work well AND they're very portable (they fold up so tiny I barely notice them in my pocket!).

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I agree, I do love my Palio quite a bit but I still think their are better cutters out there and I intend on finding them. So these Xikar scissors are my first buy, then a Xikar V-cut, Xikar punch and probably a Prometheus or a Lamborghini cutter.

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Great cutting from when your on the road.

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I've had mine for 3 years now...wouldn't do without it. I've used it for everything from a lancero (not very often) to a 64 rg. I always have something to bleed and adjust my lighters. I have tons of cutters but it is the easiest to carry with its nice little leather case so it's the one that gets the most use. Love it.

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I would say Palio is at the top of it's category, but what I meant was I actually was starting to prefer scissors over the guillotine style cutter, and these MTX scissors are just really nice and sharp :) I'm actually not a huge fan of Xikar's double guillotines *shrug* :2

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Yeah Brian that's what I meant with the scissors. Other side style squeeze cutters might be worth a try that's where I'm going. No normal guillotine cutter is going to replace a Palio. I'm just toying with the idea of different style cutters and them being better for me, not better in general.

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I see what you meant :) I definitely think we're on the same page :D

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:tu :tu

For some reason I cannot get a perfectly straight cut with a Palio it's ALWAYS like 5-10 degrees off and it annoys the piss out of me. Ever so slight but always a little off. It's just me, no idea why but it is. I think these scissor will be my new favorite cutter.

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See ive tried the tear drop from Xikar, tried guillotine cuters it always seems to just chop the end of my cigars. But the scissors have a nice smooth cut doesnt chop. I havent tried the Pallio yet but someday i will.


Knip

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Always interested in these...these and the Palio will definately be my next pick ups.

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As somebody said earlier, watch cigarmonster.com for a good deal on these. They usually end up having them a few times a week for less than $30 and free shipping.

Alternatively I actually picked mine up at seriouscigars.com for $25.40 with some other smokes and shipping wasn't bad at all. Without a special sale being run, these are the cheapest I've seen them.

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Yea that was me just scored them for 24.98 Shipped of cigarmonster.

Knip you'll like the Palio it's really great for shaving the cap off.

I have an XI and I keep it for the sole reason for cutting cigars in half (essentially) if they are VERY plugged. I just cut off a quarter inch each time. Usually saves me a few cigars a month.