Xikar Cutters

MESKC · May 2010

I know that it has been talked about before, but I just want to get some feed back. I will be getting a Xikar cutter I just do not know if I should get the Xi, Xi2 or the Xi3. Should I just get the Xi2 and spend the diffrence on more sticks or is there really a diffrence between the three. Thanks in advice for the input.

whoflungdo · May 2010

Same blade, different body. Except the XI3. I believe it's blade is coated with titanium to maintain the edge.. ETA: Correction, the Xi3 frame is coated with titanium nitride for durability.

Renaissance_Man · May 2010

Dude - whichever you get you'll be fine. I think the Xi2 is the most readily available and has a good price. Get it and spend the rest on cigars!

zeebra · May 2010

I went with the Xi2 also. For $30, you cant go wrong.

phobicsquirrel · May 2010

dude, I have one I used once. I wish I could have saved you the money. I didn't like the Xi2 because the blade sort of sticks. I tried a few others before I pulled the trigger on a i3. I haven't looked back. I love my i3.

sirfoster83 · May 2010

phobicsquirrel:
dude, I have one I used once. I wish I could have saved you the money. I didn't like the Xi2 because the blade sort of sticks. I tried a few others before I pulled the trigger on a i3. I haven't looked back. I love my i3.

I have to agree mine seems to stick a little as well. Better than the cheap one they gave mt at the B&M that liked to smash rather than cut.

ThinBluLine06 · May 2010

I just got the Xi2 yesterday....I have used it twice now....very sharpe and superb cut...it does stick a little, but its not enough to make me upset....

MESKC · May 2010

Thanks for the input. I think I will either get the Xi or Xi3.

j0z3r · May 2010

The Xi3 is a very nice cutter, whether it's nice enough to justify the extra money is a judgment call on your part, but I think you'll be happy either way. Food for thought, I've said this in another thread, but if I had it to do over again, I would have gone with a Palio cutter over the Xikar because I don't like the teardrop shape as much, it might be worth your time to check out both at a B&M if you can before buying anything.

jsnake · May 2010

I got the spectra that retails for $79 for only $47. I just like the look and it cuts like butter. If Xikar attends any events near you the offer 25% off at events on anything they sell. Xikar is a Kansas City company so they are always at events here. Not sure about other areas. I think even the cheap Xikar cutters are exceptional. If you call into Ccom and get one with a cigar purchase I imagine you will get a good deal.

kuzi16 · May 2010

PuroFreak · May 2010

I've got a blue Xi2 and love it! The wife got it for me over a year ago, then my dumb a$$ friend dropped it and broke it. I took to my B&M and they handed me a brand new one out of their display case. Awesome customer service and a damn fine cutter! Plus the Defiance cigars were fantastic... Still pissed they changed them.