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					Originally Posted by  PeteSB75
					 
				 
				What I'm worried is they take my cutter and give me a crappy one in return. I'd rather keep the one I have, clean it myself and see if it works better and just buy a xikar for my next one. 
			
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 A knife steel in you kitchen set works to sharpen a cutter. Do it gently though.  Yes, cleaning it helps too, a little rubbing alcohol works wonders if there is oil build-up.