I got a punch at my B&M for 5 bucks when I first started smoking. I can't think of anything xikar could improve upon it...It's still cutting and it doesn't tear anything...just a standard bullet punch. I wouldn't spend the 20-30 bucks for a xikar punch if it was me.
well, I got my cheapo about 2 years ago and I've cut at least 100 sticks with it, it still cuts fine...I'm not sure how long it will take for a punch to dull on average, but mine is still good...
I use my double g-tine (not sure how to spell that) a lot more than my punch. I only use my punch for sticks with a big ring gauge and rounded cap. Other than that, I pull it out occasionally to change it up. I smoke about 3-5 on average a week...fewer during the winter (usually go to a bar for it) and almost 7 a week during the warmer times.
I see..... I usually smoke about 8-12 a week in the summer and about 4-6 a week in the winter...wish I had a good bar close to me , I envy you guys that do ...
After yesterday, I will never buy another cutter or lighter that isn't Xikar. I dropped my 007 punch off the steps of my apartment (second floor). It hit the concrete below and dented the opening badly enough to prevent it from deploying the blade. I sent an email to Xikar about it, telling them exactly what happened so they new it was my fault and not a product defect, and asking about possible repairs. They sent me an answer in a couple of hours and said they would be unable to fix it but would replace it at no cost to me. That is pretty excellent service IMO, especially considering that there was nothing wrong with their product, but it was just a victim of my clumsiness.
After yesterday, I will never buy another cutter or lighter that isn't Xikar. I dropped my 007 punch off the steps of my apartment (second floor). It hit the concrete below and dented the opening badly enough to prevent it from deploying the blade. I sent an email to Xikar about it, telling them exactly what happened so they new it was my fault and not a product defect, and asking about possible repairs. They sent me an answer in a couple of hours and said they would be unable to fix it but would replace it at no cost to me. That is pretty excellent service IMO, especially considering that there was nothing wrong with their product, but it was just a victim of my clumsiness.
This has been my experience with them as well. After sending back my Xi3 zebrawood cutter twice, and sending back my 007 for the same reason, they have replaced everything I've sent them with a new version of the same exact piece of equipment. I have a Executive lighter that I have used religiously since November, and it seems that it may be getting a little (I mean a little) gunked up. I'm seriously contemplating buying another one to have in the case I want to send my first one in. I can't see another company that matches that kind of customer service....other than CCOM of course.
Anybody have the XiKar Dbl Guill. cutter that you get here with a $100 order ? Just wondering how anybody thought they work ...
I believe that is the mean sardine if i am not mistaken. I hear they are comparable to regular guillotine except you get the awesoem Xikar warranty -- i.e., guillotine cutters for life.
I'm definitely going to get a xikar cutter but not sure which one. I haven't looked in person - just online so can someone tell me the difference between the Xi series besides the cosmetics?
Anybody have the XiKar Dbl Guill. cutter that you get here with a $100 order ? Just wondering how anybody thought they work ...
If it is the Mean Sardine, it is awesome. I got one as a freebie with my 007 punch, and I use it all the time. As a matter of fact, it is pretty much the only guillotine cutter I use.
xi3 Havana's ($200) have their little handles on the side hand painted.
Not painted. They are actually applied and lacquered with authentic cigar labels, Cuban cigar labels I think, but maybe just regular ones. That is why the cost is so much higher, the handles are hand crafted and hand finished.
My Xikar already broke. The spring inside broke and it wouldn't open. I mailed it in to Xikar and had a brand new one back in about 2 weeks. Great service! To answer my own original question, they are well worth the expense.
A friend of mine actually dropped and broke mine last week. I took it up to my B&M today and they just swapped it out for a brand new one. No shipping, no hastle!
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