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Flounder 12-12-2011 09:50 PM

Cutter Sharpening?
 
I did a quick search but couldn't find anything on the subject, at least that would be implied by a thread title.

But is it possible to sharpen a cutter? Mine is currently fine, but I can only imagine that over time it will dull, and if there is a way to fix that. It's made by Luciene, not sure of the model.

pnoon 12-12-2011 10:00 PM

Re: Cutter Sharpening?
 
Not worth it, IMO.

Any cutter that might be worth the effort will have a warranty for replacement.

Palio (my preference) and Xikar are two quality cutters that you'd not have to worry about.

emopunker2004 12-12-2011 10:02 PM

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+1 to what Peter said

xikar? palio? cubancrafters? if one of these send it in when it's time.

Ogre 12-12-2011 10:03 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon (Post 1500532)
Not worth it, IMO.

Any cutter that might be worth the effort will have a warranty for replacement.

Palio (my preference) and Xikar are two quality cutters that you'd not have to worry about.

:tpd: except I prefer the Xikar :r

Flounder 12-12-2011 10:17 PM

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From what I hear, I think Xikar will be my next cutter, just don't have the funds to justify buying one until my Luciene is totally shot.

Ogre 12-12-2011 10:19 PM

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Ethan, you cant go wrong with either one. Both are awesome cutters.

emopunker2004 12-12-2011 10:25 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Flounder (Post 1500545)
From what I hear, I think Xikar will be my next cutter, just don't have the funds to justify buying one until my Luciene is totally shot.

xikar xi2 comes up on cigar monster alot for like 20-25

Flounder 12-12-2011 10:30 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by emopunker2004 (Post 1500548)
xikar xi2 comes up on cigar monster alot for like 20-25

If I had that cash I'd buy the Perdomos that are up right now... I just dropped like $250 on a cooler, hydrometer, beads, a box of Perdomo Lot 23's and a couple samplers.

Big Maduro 12-12-2011 11:32 PM

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Quote:

xikar? palio? cubancrafters? if one of these send it in when it's time.
I knew Xikar would take them when they need re-sharpend. I didn't know about Cuban Crafters. I've been looking at their perfect cutter.

Remo 12-13-2011 12:08 AM

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Just get a new one with a warranty :tu

emopunker2004 12-13-2011 12:15 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Maduro (Post 1500602)
I knew Xikar would take them when they need re-sharpend. I didn't know about Cuban Crafters. I've been looking at their perfect cutter.

I would assume they do. It says if it fails to function properly. I would say that if it's not cutting good then that would qualify. My :2

Savor the Stick 12-13-2011 01:27 AM

Re: Cutter Sharpening?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Flounder (Post 1500545)
From what I hear, I think Xikar will be my next cutter, just don't have the funds to justify buying one until my Luciene is totally shot.

Yep what Pnoon just wrote. They all are good, I've owned the "Big 3" my money goes for cigars, not fancy cutters. I stuck with Cuban Crafters--best cutter for the money.
Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Maduro (Post 1500602)
I knew Xikar would take them when they need re-sharpend. I didn't know about Cuban Crafters. I've been looking at their perfect cutter.

Quote:

Originally Posted by emopunker2004 (Post 1500632)
I would assume they do. It says if it fails to function properly. I would say that if it's not cutting good then that would qualify. My :2

I have sent in my perfect cutter once just cause it was dull, got a new one in the mail in about a week. Best $14.99 I ever spent.

emopunker2004 12-13-2011 01:32 AM

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I have a CC cutter i need to send back. It has never worked properly since the day I got it.

Silound 12-13-2011 07:26 AM

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Any XiKar dealer should trade you a new on off the shelf for your dull one (assuming it's not a custom cutter). That's the standard policy now they have, and then the retailers just get new replacements.


Really makes me wonder if there's a warehouse somewhere with old dull XiKars? :)

Taki 12-13-2011 08:37 AM

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I have 3 cutters however I think my next one will be a Palio...I keep hearinf about them but never used one

dave 12-13-2011 08:48 AM

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Haven't tried it, so I don't know if it works, but I've read on multiple occassions that if you roll aluminum foil into a loose ball and make servera cuts through it, you'll get some sharpening on 'lesser' blades. I won't bother trying it on my Xi or Palio, but if yous is dull anyway and new one still a ways off, probably can't hurt to try.

Savor the Stick 12-13-2011 10:25 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by emopunker2004 (Post 1500672)
I have a CC cutter i need to send back. It has never worked properly since the day I got it.

CC will make it right I'm sure.

lenguamor 12-13-2011 10:25 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Maduro (Post 1500602)
I knew Xikar would take them when they need re-sharpend. I didn't know about Cuban Crafters. I've been looking at their perfect cutter.

Terrific;. I gave Manny one of those as his first cutter, he still uses it.

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Originally Posted by Taki (Post 1500850)
I have 3 cutters however I think my next one will be a Palio...I keep hearinf about them but never used one

I swear by my Palios. Clean, perfect cut every time, and no pinching my fat hands!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Remo_5_0 (Post 1500623)
Just get a new one with a warranty :tu

This.

ktblunden 12-13-2011 12:25 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Silound (Post 1500776)
Any XiKar dealer should trade you a new on off the shelf for your dull one (assuming it's not a custom cutter). That's the standard policy now they have, and then the retailers just get new replacements.


Really makes me wonder if there's a warehouse somewhere with old dull XiKars? :)

Yep. If you send it in to Xikar you'll be waiting quite a while for a replacement. I had an Xi1 that was dull when I bought it and it took several weeks to get a replacement from Xikar. Easier to just walk into a Xikar retailer and swap it out with them.

Volusianator 12-13-2011 01:22 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ogre (Post 1500535)
:tpd: except I prefer the Xikar :r

:tpd:


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