Specifically the Xikar x4,.... specifically.

Bob Luken

Anybody used one of these? I guess I never noticed them before. x4 has a slightly different design from the xi2 and xi3 models. All of the x4 seem to be branded with company logos (CI, CAO, RP, Oliva) and I've only seen them offered by online retailers. And, they aren't on the Xikar website. I'm looking for x4 user feedback. Also wondering, to myself, if these will ever be offered as freebies instead of the Colibri Grip.

Edna20

Hi Bob, the x4 compared to the xi3 is much denser and heavier. I use an xi3 at home, my husband uses the x4, it seems to be a pretty good cutter, he likes it. I use a Colibri Grip when I'm not home, I like them, but I've had one that was causing the wrapper to crack (not sharp enough I guess). But I've used a few different ones and only seemed to have an issue with 1 of about 4. If you're interested in an x4, search ccom for the Sons of Anarchy holiday gift set. You get 5 SoA cigars, the x4 cutter (SoA branded of course), and an SoA torch lighter (not a great lighter, but small and compact) for $39.99. Not sure if the reps could get you a better price or throw in as a freebie.

Bob Luken

Thanks, I'll look into that.

Edna20

OK, I used the x4 tonight just to refresh my memory. Compared to the xi3, it seemed to take a lot more work. My xi3 slices right through like butter, the x4 was like when you get just a few too many pages in the hole punch and you gotta put your weight into it But 39.99 for 5 cigars that I like, a lighter, and the cutter, probably still a decent deal.

Bob Luken

Yes I may take that deal just to try the cigars and to get my hands on a x4 cutter I'm very curious to see for myself how they cut. I already have a theory as to why it may seem like more work. The pivot points for the blades are set cutter out. More of a pinch and Less of a slicing motion than the xi models. Just a thought. Still need to get my hands on one before I commit to that idea. Thanks for pointing out the combo deal.

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