Cutter and Lighter

Christian_Sapp

OK so my girlfriend asked me what i want for christmas and i have no clue i kinda want some bad ass accessories but i dont know to much about them. What would be a good cutter and a good lighter and any other accessories you guys think are good to have or if you have any other ideas for christmas thanks guys!

Garen B

Christian_Sapp

ok sweet is the xi2 better then xi3? i have tried them before they cut kinda werid tho. Ok sweet any other cool accessories you can think of?

wwhwang

Christian_Sapp

thanks for the suggestions ill let her know xi2, and for lighters you know how they have some that have different cigar brands on them do you know if they have any with 5 vega on them?

wwhwang

Christian_Sapp:

thanks for the suggestions ill let her know xi2, and for lighters you know how they have some that have different cigar brands on them do you know if they have any with 5 vega on them?

I don't remember seeing any 5 Vegas lighters. But 5 Vegas is just a cigar brand. For performance, I suggest going Xikar, Bugatti, Lotus, or Rocky Patel (strangely enough, I like his lighters better than his cigars).

Christian_Sapp

Garen B

Christian_Sapp:

wwhwang:

Christian_Sapp:

thanks for the suggestions ill let her know xi2, and for lighters you know how they have some that have different cigar brands on them do you know if they have any with 5 vega on them?

I don't remember seeing any 5 Vegas lighters. But 5 Vegas is just a cigar brand. For performance, I suggest going Xikar, Bugatti, Lotus, or Rocky Patel (strangely enough, I like his lighters better than his cigars).

ok thanks, if you could pick one of those lighters out of all the ones you said which one would it be? is the fiber glass body better then the metal body for cutters?

There's no difference in the Xi series of cutters when it comes to the blades. The only difference is the price and the material of the outer handles.

wwhwang

Christian_Sapp:

ok thanks, if you could pick one of those lighters out of all the ones you said which one would it be? is the fiber glass body better then the metal body for cutters?

It doesn't really matter. It's just personal preference when it comes down to the materials for the body frame. The only things that really matter are the blades and the warranty, which is the same for any of the Xikar xi series. Sharp blades and a lifetime warranty. If the blades get dull, broken, or damaged, you can always just turn it in for a re-sharpening, repair, or replacement.

firetruckguy

I kinda got cute and got the Man O War cutter and Lighter. Figured they would look cool sitting on my humi. Come to find out, they are my fave lighter and cutter I now own. The lighter is a lotus and the cutter is a colibri (sp?). Both have worked flawless and they were both dirt cheap from the good people at CCOM. Just call in and they will work a heck of a deal out with you.

docbp87

ctremblay187

cant give any good advice on a cutter yet because i have yet to get one besides the cheaper ones they got at the local smoke shop...but i did break down bout a month ago and got a xikar ex... at first i wasn't sold on the soft flame but because it is half soft flame and half torch it has really surprised me, really a great product....and on top you cant beat the lifetime warranty you get...so with that being said personally i think xikar would be a great choice.

One2gofst

Christian_Sapp

thanks guys, yeah i have a herf-a-dor its a 5 but it works pretty good

cacman

I would agree with One2 above, the Palio cutter is outstanding. The quality of the blade steel and precision of the cut is outstanding. I did a lot of research before my decision and read a lot about the Xicar cutters having problems with a spring. They replace it but you have to send it back. And I found a deal on the Palio that also included included a chrome cigar stand. Handy when only a shallow cigarette ashtray is offered.

As far as lighters, I've had no luck with any of the ”gentleman’s” lighters. And I have a few. Had a Lotus 11 Pipe Lighter I dropped at the local cigar bar. It broke into a bunch of pieces but I was able to piece it back together to the point it still worked. Returned it to Lotus for repair only to be told the model was discontinued and unrepairable. A comparable replacement was offered but it was defective also. Returned it and had it replaced by a Lotus 9 with an aluminum Lotus ashtray for my inconvenience. The ashtray works great but after trying different fluids (Lotus, Xicar, Ronson) the lighter won't ignite even when trying to catch flame off a Bic. Purge all you want! A real shame as it is a beautiful lighter with a $90 MSRP price tag. Glad I didn't pay that for it, but their customer service was outstanding.

Personally I have given up on carrying a “gentleman’s” lighter, and will continue to use a wooden match, a Bic, or a cedar splint if available.

IMHO a good cedar-lined cigar case is a must. I have 2. A 3-stick from Cohiba, and a 4-finger from Perdomo. When I go out I usually slip a small Broveda humidification bag in the case too as a safeguard. I keep a couple in my humi I reuse just as a safety-precaution. Don't want anything drying-out. When traveling I use a simple tupidor with some propylene glycol or some Broveda’s for humidification control.

Hope this helps (_(cac)___}}}~

Sandman1am

Garen B

Sandman1am