new lighter or new cutter?

rebelknight · 02-15-2011, 01:00 PM

So my girlfriend gave me an early birthday present since she will be in Germany for my real birthday. She gave me a gift certificate to one of the local B&M's. I'd like to use it towards either a lighter or a cutter. I was wondering which I should buy and if there is a specific brand/model people really like and that I should consider. Thanks for the help.

kelmac07 · 02-15-2011, 01:02 PM

Xikar X8 Cutter...best $ 25 you'll spend!!

CigarNut · 02-15-2011, 01:09 PM

Get the best of both -- a lighter with a built in punch. There are several out there.

TBone · 02-15-2011, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Xikar X8 Cutter...best $ 25 you'll spend!!

Ditto

Krish the Fish · 02-15-2011, 01:15 PM

Get a lighter. Trust me.

02-15-2011, 01:24 PM

depends on what you need more, lighter or cutter. if its not need, just something you want? ...it would be a lighter for me. I really like those Xikar EX models, natural flame butane

Bill86 · 02-15-2011, 01:29 PM

You can score a lot of accessories on the SUPER cheap off cigar monster. I believe the X8 is like $19 to your door with the monster.

I'd go with a lighter, something nice. Or a Palio if you don't have one. I've been using my 009 punch a lot lately, very nice punch.

kaisersozei · 02-15-2011, 02:23 PM

If you need both, I'd lean for a cutter. You can always light a cigar with matches, or a tabletop at your B&M, or a $3 torch from Walmart. But nothing beats a clean cut, and if you're using those 99c guillotines, you'll see what I mean when you upgrade to a quality cutter.

kydsid · 02-15-2011, 02:45 PM

i say lighter. i can cut a cigar with my teeth, but despite all my mothers pleas to poop fire and save matches it never worked.
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awsmith4 · 02-15-2011, 02:48 PM

I vote Palio Cutter or Xikar Lighter (or both)

However it needs to be pointed out that the B&Ms in Germany sell things we can't get in our B&Ms, just sayin'...

Zeuceone · 02-15-2011, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Xikar X8 Cutter...best $ 25 you'll spend!!

This. then register it for the free leather sheath.

md4958 · 02-15-2011, 02:59 PM

Buy yourself a Palio cutter. Then take your left over money and buy a bunch of these lighters: http://www.dealextreme.com/p/compact...t-lighter-4179

It will be the best $2.69 you ever spent... and you could probably even afford a bottle or two of butane afterwards

Edit: Forgot to add, the owner of Palio, Mark (OpusX) is a longtime member here and a helluva nice guy.

awsmith4 · 02-15-2011, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by md4958

Buy yourself a Palio cutter. Then take your left over money and buy a bunch of these lighters: http://www.dealextreme.com/p/compact...t-lighter-4179

It will be the best $2.69 you ever spent... and you could probably even afford a bottle or two of butane afterwards

Edit: Forgot to add, the owner of Palio, Mark (OpusX) is a longtime member here and a helluva nice guy.

I've also had good luck with this lighter as well

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/jet-130...e-lighter-1320

Bill86 · 02-15-2011, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by awsmith4

I vote Palio Cutter or Xikar Lighter (or both)

However it needs to be pointed out that the B&Ms in Germany sell things we can't get in our B&Ms, just sayin'...

What this man said I didn't even think of that. How could it have slipped my mind, I think I was too busy

Maybe toss some coin to your gf and have her bring you home a nice 5'er - 10er, heck maybe even a box!

Zeuceone · 02-15-2011, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by md4958

Buy yourself a Palio cutter. Then take your left over money and buy a bunch of these lighters: http://www.dealextreme.com/p/compact...t-lighter-4179

It will be the best $2.69 you ever spent... and you could probably even afford a bottle or two of butane afterwards

Edit: Forgot to add, the owner of Palio, Mark (OpusX) is a longtime member here and a helluva nice guy.

A BOTL gifted me one of these lighters and the other day when i was done using it, all the butane escaped.

markem · 02-15-2011, 03:17 PM

Since your local B&M is where you need to spend the gift certificate (a hint to those proposing purchases from HK)...

Go in and look around at what the B&M has. If it were me, I'd look for something that had a look that both of you would like, thus making it a true her-to-me gift. If you have multiple selections that you like, you can always take a pic with a cell phone and post it here for some opinions.

I have a burl Palio, but many like the carbon fiber much better (I also have one of those, but have never used it). I tend to go for function over looks for a lighter and so have the deal extreme that has already been mentioned here.

I have also used the Xikar in the past. For my uses, the Palio is superior, but you may find one better than the other based on your use. I have friend who uses the Xikar Xi MTX Multi-Tool, which I think has big bling value.

md4958 · 02-15-2011, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeuceone

A BOTL gifted me one of these lighters and the other day when i was done using it, all the butane escaped.

Good thing it was free!

md4958 · 02-15-2011, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markem

Since your local B&M is where you need to spend the gift certificate (a hint to those proposing purchases from HK)...

Go in and look around at what the B&M has. If it were me, I'd look for something that had a look that both of you would like, thus making it a true her-to-me gift. If you have multiple selections that you like, you can always take a pic with a cell phone and post it here for some opinions.

I have a burl Palio, but many like the carbon fiber much better (I also have one of those, but have never used it). I tend to go for function over looks for a lighter and so have the deal extreme that has already been mentioned here.

I have also used the Xikar in the past. For my uses, the Palio is superior, but you may find one better than the other based on your use. I have friend who uses the Xikar Xi MTX Multi-Tool, which I think has big bling value.

Great thoughts Mark

Zeuceone · 02-15-2011, 03:31 PM

im going to mess with it and see if i can get it to work again.

md4958 · 02-15-2011, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeuceone

im going to mess with it and see if i can get it to work again.

for under $3 you can get a new one

02-15-2011, 01:00 PM	#1
rebelknight Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: John Location: Columbus, OH and Rochester, NY Posts: 510 Trading: (1)	new lighter or new cutter? So my girlfriend gave me an early birthday present since she will be in Germany for my real birthday. She gave me a gift certificate to one of the local B&M's. I'd like to use it towards either a lighter or a cutter. I was wondering which I should buy and if there is a specific brand/model people really like and that I should consider. Thanks for the help.

02-15-2011, 01:02 PM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: new lighter or new cutter? Xikar X8 Cutter...best $ 25 you'll spend!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

02-15-2011, 01:09 PM	#3
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,038 Trading: (111*)	Re: new lighter or new cutter? Get the best of both -- a lighter with a built in punch. There are several out there. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

02-15-2011, 01:15 PM	#5
Krish the Fish Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Krishna Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 164 Trading: (2)	Re: new lighter or new cutter? Get a lighter. Trust me.

02-15-2011, 01:24 PM	#6
kickerb Guest Posts: n/a	Re: new lighter or new cutter? depends on what you need more, lighter or cutter. if its not need, just something you want? ...it would be a lighter for me. I really like those Xikar EX models, natural flame butane

02-15-2011, 01:29 PM	#7
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: new lighter or new cutter? You can score a lot of accessories on the SUPER cheap off cigar monster. I believe the X8 is like $19 to your door with the monster. I'd go with a lighter, something nice. Or a Palio if you don't have one. I've been using my 009 punch a lot lately, very nice punch.

02-15-2011, 02:23 PM	#8
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: new lighter or new cutter? If you need both, I'd lean for a cutter. You can always light a cigar with matches, or a tabletop at your B&M, or a $3 torch from Walmart. But nothing beats a clean cut, and if you're using those 99c guillotines, you'll see what I mean when you upgrade to a quality cutter. __________________

02-15-2011, 02:45 PM	#9
kydsid Ditat Deus Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Jason Location: Among the Pines Posts: 2,361 Trading: (46)	Re: new lighter or new cutter? i say lighter. i can cut a cigar with my teeth, but despite all my mothers pleas to poop fire and save matches it never worked. Posted via Mobile Device

02-15-2011, 02:48 PM	#10
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: new lighter or new cutter? I vote Palio Cutter or Xikar Lighter (or both) However it needs to be pointed out that the B&Ms in Germany sell things we can't get in our B&Ms, just sayin'... __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops

02-15-2011, 02:59 PM	#12
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: new lighter or new cutter? Buy yourself a Palio cutter. Then take your left over money and buy a bunch of these lighters: http://www.dealextreme.com/p/compact...t-lighter-4179 It will be the best $2.69 you ever spent... and you could probably even afford a bottle or two of butane afterwards Edit: Forgot to add, the owner of Palio, Mark (OpusX) is a longtime member here and a helluva nice guy. __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher. Last edited by md4958; 02-15-2011 at 03:06 PM.

02-15-2011, 03:17 PM	#16
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,532 Trading: (47)	Re: new lighter or new cutter? Since your local B&M is where you need to spend the gift certificate (a hint to those proposing purchases from HK)... Go in and look around at what the B&M has. If it were me, I'd look for something that had a look that both of you would like, thus making it a true her-to-me gift. If you have multiple selections that you like, you can always take a pic with a cell phone and post it here for some opinions. I have a burl Palio, but many like the carbon fiber much better (I also have one of those, but have never used it). I tend to go for function over looks for a lighter and so have the deal extreme that has already been mentioned here. I have also used the Xikar in the past. For my uses, the Palio is superior, but you may find one better than the other based on your use. I have friend who uses the Xikar Xi MTX Multi-Tool, which I think has big bling value. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

02-15-2011, 03:31 PM	#19
Zeuceone You're next Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: G Location: SoCal Posts: 1,737 Trading: (16)	Re: new lighter or new cutter? im going to mess with it and see if i can get it to work again.