Is there really a difference?

[kaelaria]

I have my Xikar that works well, the cheapies have only lasted so long before starting to pinch. I have not used a Palio yet. I use my Cuban Crafters 99% of the time now. It cuts through easier than the Xikar with less pressure needed.

NOTE: There is no such thing as a self-sharpening cutter. It's pure marketing BS. At best, some are self-honing - completely different but most people don't know what honing is so they say sharpening.

[Doctorossi]

Originally Posted by kaelaria

At best, some are self-honing - completely different but most people don't know what honing is so they say sharpening.

So, are you going to enlighten us?

Originally Posted by Doctorossi

So, are you going to enlighten us?

I was wondering the same thing.


From their text...

The self-sharpening double blades are made with surgical grade stainless steel and cut cigar ring gauges of up 54. Each is packed in an elegant gift box and is Lifetime Guaranteed. A perfect cut is guaranteed every time or you get a free replacement.

If "they" dont know the difference, should I?

Wiki says:

Honing is a manufacturing process that produces a precision surface on a workpiece by scrubbing an abrasive stone against it along a controlled path.

I don't know of anything that is "self honing"... But hey, what do I know.

I forgot to mention the lifetime guarantee, I like those.