Thoughts on the VX?

Bagel Herpes · 03-18-2014, 10:28 PM

Was looking to get a Xikar VX V-cutter. Been years since i used a V-cut.

I really like Xikar products so wanted to hear what the consensus is around here?

03-18-2014, 11:52 PM

I cant speak to their cutters, but everything else Xikar I have owned has been pretty solid. Throw in the lifetime warranty if it does actually break and thats how they got my business...

MurphysLaw · 03-19-2014, 03:53 AM

I like mine a lot, my Palio still is my go-to, but the Xikar V is a nice change of pace

dijit · 03-19-2014, 04:55 AM

I am a huge advocate for Xikar. Two lighters and on my second cutter lost the first one. I have used their lifetime warranty twice on my oldest lighter. Its almost 15 years old and once on my cutter nearly 8 years old. All of these have been without question they get it, fix it, and send it back pretty quick. Some of the best customer service in the business. They stand behind their knives too.

ky70 · 03-19-2014, 05:35 AM

I like the VX cutter (solid, sharp blades, and good weight) for its purpose but if you have a cigar with a bit of tight draw and need to cut off more to improve the draw, then you'll have some work to do using the VX, but this is the case with any V cutter. If you want a V cutter, the VX is a good one. Try cbid for a lower than retail price.

kelmac07 · 03-19-2014, 05:50 AM

I bought the Xikar VX V cutter and just wasn't a fan. It made a great cut and worked like a champ. I just didn't enjoy that cut while smoking. Guess I'm just not as fan of the V-cut. I use an X8 99% of the time and I love it. I also own a few Palios (great cutters as well).

tsolomon · 03-19-2014, 08:55 AM

I use my VX on small RG cigars and like it a lot. If you get a tight draw, you can rotate it 90 degrees and take a second cut.

Subvet642 · 03-19-2014, 12:59 PM

With all this talk about it, I just had to go out and pick one up. Got a good price at the B&M.

03-19-2014, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

I bought the Xikar VX V cutter and just wasn't a fan. It made a great cut and worked like a champ. I just didn't enjoy that cut while smoking. Guess I'm just not as fan of the V-cut. I use an X8 99% of the time and I love it. I also own a few Palios (great cutters as well).

Mac - You need to trade that Xikar V-Cutter for some pretty brown sticks!!!

03-18-2014, 10:28 PM	#1
Bagel Herpes Just in from the Storm Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Frank Location: Hoboken Posts: 5 Trading: (0)	Thoughts on the VX? Was looking to get a Xikar VX V-cutter. Been years since i used a V-cut. I really like Xikar products so wanted to hear what the consensus is around here?

03-18-2014, 11:52 PM	#2
Robulous78 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Thoughts on the VX? I cant speak to their cutters, but everything else Xikar I have owned has been pretty solid. Throw in the lifetime warranty if it does actually break and thats how they got my business...

03-19-2014, 03:53 AM	#3
MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: Thoughts on the VX? I like mine a lot, my Palio still is my go-to, but the Xikar V is a nice change of pace __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

03-19-2014, 04:55 AM	#4
dijit Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Mike Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 2,186 Trading: (48)	Re: Thoughts on the VX? I am a huge advocate for Xikar. Two lighters and on my second cutter lost the first one. I have used their lifetime warranty twice on my oldest lighter. Its almost 15 years old and once on my cutter nearly 8 years old. All of these have been without question they get it, fix it, and send it back pretty quick. Some of the best customer service in the business. They stand behind their knives too. __________________ Sporting goods raffle for a great cause. PM me for tickets.

03-19-2014, 05:35 AM	#5
ky70 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: Ken Location: Chicago Posts: 123 Trading: (0)	Re: Thoughts on the VX? I like the VX cutter (solid, sharp blades, and good weight) for its purpose but if you have a cigar with a bit of tight draw and need to cut off more to improve the draw, then you'll have some work to do using the VX, but this is the case with any V cutter. If you want a V cutter, the VX is a good one. Try cbid for a lower than retail price.

03-19-2014, 05:50 AM	#6
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Thoughts on the VX? I bought the Xikar VX V cutter and just wasn't a fan. It made a great cut and worked like a champ. I just didn't enjoy that cut while smoking. Guess I'm just not as fan of the V-cut. I use an X8 99% of the time and I love it. I also own a few Palios (great cutters as well). __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

03-19-2014, 08:55 AM	#7
tsolomon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 1,240 Trading: (31)	Re: Thoughts on the VX? I use my VX on small RG cigars and like it a lot. If you get a tight draw, you can rotate it 90 degrees and take a second cut.

03-19-2014, 12:59 PM	#8
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Thoughts on the VX? With all this talk about it, I just had to go out and pick one up. Got a good price at the B&M. __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*