I switched to a V-cutter.

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - I switched to a V-cutter.

Posted: 9/13/2020 2:02:36 PM EDT

And it's awesome!

Why I didn't know about these before?

Anyone else prefer them?

Posted: 9/13/2020 2:55:23 PM EDT

[#1]

I like v cut also.

Posted: 9/13/2020 3:20:52 PM EDT

[#2]

I made the switch too. Mo betta draw

Posted: 9/13/2020 3:47:21 PM EDT

[#3]

I got one of these babies. It's heavy duty and solid. Love it.

Posted: 9/13/2020 6:30:52 PM EDT

[#4]

Xikar VX2 is the only one... best for torpedoes!!

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Posted: 9/13/2020 10:30:59 PM EDT

[#5]

I prefer the V cut as well

Posted: 9/14/2020 5:38:42 AM EDT

[#6]

Only drawback I've found is the need for absolute sharpness in the blades...all of the v cutters I've had have necessitated sending back to resharpen sooner and more frequently than my other types as they beginto crush or tear easier when dulling up..

Posted: 9/14/2020 8:46:12 AM EDT

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This is the only one.

Posted: 9/14/2020 12:18:06 PM EDT

[#8]

Same. I use a cheapo $14 one from Amazon though.

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Posted: 9/14/2020 4:44:02 PM EDT

[#9]

I found the v-cuts are too easy to draw on and thus the tobacco get too hot.

Posted: 9/15/2020 10:34:49 PM EDT

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Same. I use a cheapo $14 one from Amazon though.

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That company makes some decent cedar racks, with the klickit box, a bit of sanding makes a cheap as hell tupador.

Posted: 9/16/2020 12:40:26 PM EDT

[#11]

I only V cut

Posted: 9/18/2020 2:48:24 PM EDT

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Xikar VX2 is the only one... best for torpedoes!!
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Yup, for anything 48 ring gauge and higher it is the tits. Have to be careful on smaller ring gauges due to the depth of the cut.

Posted: 9/18/2020 4:02:43 PM EDT

[#13]

I like the plug cut.

Posted: 9/19/2020 12:29:39 AM EDT

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Is that the one that bores a hole in the cap?

Posted: 9/26/2020 3:37:30 PM EDT

[#15]

I bought the Colibri like the picture above, in rose gold, with a duel cutter. I love it thank goodness, because it was $75 from Amazon. I use both sides, but I like the regular cut for 60 and up.

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Posted: 9/26/2020 9:02:22 PM EDT

[#16]

Colibri V-cut numba one. they frequently go on sale at Cigar Monster

Posted: 10/14/2020 2:41:12 PM EDT

[#17]

I also have a Palio V cutter which is much shallower of a cutter. Probably a better V cutter for smaller gauge cigars.

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Posted: 1/11/2021 2:35:09 PM EDT

[#18]

I use a very sharp pen knife to

Posted: 1/22/2021 1:19:59 PM EDT

[#19]

A v-cutter was the best $40 I’ve spent on cigar-related things since my last Padron. Get one if you don’t already.

Posted: 1/22/2021 1:44:08 PM EDT

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This is the way...

I want a Xikar V Cut in that finish (Beskar) with some Mando symbols on it!

Posted: 1/23/2021 2:02:20 AM EDT

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This thread made me buy one. I don't think I'll be able to switch back to any other cutter. What a difference.

Posted: 1/23/2021 6:23:18 PM EDT

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Same one I have.
You can pick these up on cbid for $25 or so.

Posted: 1/24/2021 8:44:25 AM EDT

[#23]

Seems like this has become the new thing. I may have to try it. I have been using my Palio for like 10 years with no troubles, so seeing that Palio makes a V makes me wanna try.

Posted: 3/3/2021 12:19:59 PM EDT

[#24]

I recently switched also after an older gentleman talked me into it at the cigar bar store. What a difference from a guillotine cutter.

Posted: 3/20/2021 9:51:17 PM EDT

[#25]

I'm going to order one. Been thinking about it for a while. Now just to decide if Xikar or Colibri.
Been smoking a lot of torpedos lately and I think it will work better than what I've been using.

Posted: 3/20/2021 9:53:04 PM EDT

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Kind of like a cop. Never around when you need one lol. I've noticed them there before but started looking and no luck lol.

Posted: 3/21/2021 5:31:56 PM EDT

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Kind of like a cop. Never around when you need one lol. I've noticed them there before but started looking and no luck lol.

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Kind of like a cop. Never around when you need one lol. I've noticed them there before but started looking and no luck lol.

Right now they have the Colibri SV which is both or the Xikar VX2 for vcutters. Been thinking of grabbing the VX2 and Colibri Quasar, could use the code for 17% off with the code RCIGAR17 from reddit (must be over $50). The deals at Monster shift every day, they did have a blue Colibri V cutter that fell off the other day, it will probably be back along with other colors.

Posted: 3/22/2021 2:30:11 PM EDT

[#28]

My $4 V cutter finally crapped the bed, but I now use the short blade on my SAK SwissChamp and things are grand, again.

Chris

Posted: 3/22/2021 9:08:00 PM EDT

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Right now they have the Colibri SV which is both or the Xikar VX2 for vcutters. Been thinking of grabbing the VX2 and Colibri Quasar, could use the code for 17% off with the code RCIGAR17 from reddit (must be over $50). The deals at Monster shift every day, they did have a blue Colibri V cutter that fell off the other day, it will probably be back along with other colors.

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Thanks. I missed it of course lol. I'll probably just buy one off cbid and get it over with.

Posted: 3/30/2021 11:31:37 PM EDT

[#30]

Bought a cheap one off amazon to try since I was ordering. After half dozen cigars like it a lot. Less mess, less hassle, and good draw on all the cigars. Now to order a good one.

Posted: 3/31/2021 6:28:38 PM EDT

[#31]

The Colibris and Xikar are on Cigar Monster today in a couple different colors. Also a cheaper lotus v-cutter. cigarmonster

Posted: 4/5/2021 8:01:55 PM EDT

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I bought the Colibri like the picture above, in rose gold, with a duel cutter. I love it thank goodness, because it was $75 from Amazon. I use both sides, but I like the regular cut for 60 and up.https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/31619/image_jpg-1635462.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/31619/image_jpg-1635463.JPG

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I ordered a regular gold Colibri v cutter through cigars.com / CI
They messed up my order and sent me a rose gold dual cutter just like the one you have.
$25

Posted: 4/6/2021 4:49:26 AM EDT

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I ordered a regular gold Colibri v cutter through cigars.com / CI
They messed up my order and sent me a rose gold dual cutter just like the one you have.
$25

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That's a great deal. The cutter looks handy as hell. I don't think I could stomach paying $75 but $25 would be extra nice, congrats.

Posted: 4/10/2021 8:21:52 PM EDT

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I ordered a regular gold Colibri v cutter through cigars.com / CI
They messed up my order and sent me a rose gold dual cutter just like the one you have.
$25

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I bought the Colibri like the picture above, in rose gold, with a duel cutter. I love it thank goodness, because it was $75 from Amazon. I use both sides, but I like the regular cut for 60 and up.https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/31619/image_jpg-1635462.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/31619/image_jpg-1635463.JPG

I ordered a regular gold Colibri v cutter through cigars.com / CI
They messed up my order and sent me a rose gold dual cutter just like the one you have.
$25

Fantastic, today you were the windshield, and they were the bug!

Posted: 4/10/2021 8:46:17 PM EDT

[#35]

https://www.amazon.com/Scorpion-Table-Cigar-Cutter-Guillotine/dp/B011Q3NFWE/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=4+cut+cigar&qid=1618101796&sr=8-4

I have a xikar guillotine & vx2 but got this for the house after using it in a cigar shop & I love it. ETA: there's two different sizes of V-cut and guillotine for different ring gauges. If you want a punch for $0.00 take a piece of brass and take your chamfer/deburring tool till sharp and it works perfect.

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Posted: 4/11/2021 1:42:18 AM EDT

[#36]

I have a Colibri V cutter on the way. It'll be fun to give it a try. Did not get the SV, just the regular V cutter since I already have a couple guillotine cutters.

Posted: 4/14/2021 9:23:15 PM EDT

[#37]

The Colibri V-Cutter is the best in my opinion. I have Xikar lighters & the Xikar XO cutter, but the Xikar V-cutter is too shallow. The Colibri gives a much better V-cut.

Posted: 4/16/2021 2:24:15 PM EDT

[#38]

Received my V cutter yesterday. Will give it a try tonight.

Posted: 4/16/2021 2:40:52 PM EDT

[#39]

Another V-cut person here, and usually with a cheapo cutter. I've also found a "V" is easy to do with a pocket knife. Perhaps that's my most common method.

Posted: 4/24/2021 12:11:11 AM EDT

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Ordered a Colibri a while back. I know this will be hard to believe, but it came UPS where they eventually last leg using the USPS. It's been between the two same towns now a half dozen times back and forth. If I ever get it should hae lots of miles on it. "If" I ever get it. It's not under something I guess it gets scanned coming and going, and going and going lol.

Posted: 4/24/2021 9:30:53 AM EDT

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Ordered a Colibri a while back. I know this will be hard to believe, but it came UPS where they eventually last leg using the USPS. It's been between the two same towns now a half dozen times back and forth. If I ever get it should hae lots of miles on it. "If" I ever get it. It's not under something I guess it gets scanned coming and going, and going and going lol.

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Yeah, that's the USPS for you. No worries, they do the same with international packages.