V Cutters

Echambers

Brand/models you like?
Brands/models you hate?

ive only had one, a cheap thing that came with a montecristo sampler but I like how they work. 

onestrangeone

The only one I've used is the Xikar, love it!

youngryan216

Any thoughts on the differences/advantages of the full-size XV versus the keychain version? 

The3Stogies

Got a Colibri while back just to try it out, love the v-cut now.  Works great and had no problems but probably will get the Xikar next, read on here that they were better.  Haven't tried a punch yet.

SecretSquirrel

I absolutely love V cutters for the bigger ring gauges.unfortunately, I only have a cheapo plastic one that can hardly cut butter. I hear the xikar one is nice though

Echambers

Yea, my cheepo just tears up the cap so looking to upgrade.  Sounds like the Xizar is the way to go. 

CSG

Why use a V cut over a punch of appropriate size?  Perfect circle and all that.  That said, I've started using my Wenger Cigar scissor knife more recently.  A brilliant pair of scissors that allows for a full to slight cut.  I'm not sure I get the appeal of a V cut.

CharlieHeis

CSG said:

Why use a V cut over a punch of appropriate size?  Perfect circle and all that.  That said, I've started using my Wenger Cigar scissor knife more recently.  A brilliant pair of scissors that allows for a full to slight cut.  I'm not sure I get the appeal of a V cut.

It's all about surface area. Look how much more open a V cut is than a punch. Having said that, all I have is a V cutter I bought for about $6 and I have never used. Some day I'll grab a Xikar so I'll have a reliable one I'm not afraid to use.

Temmeh

Got this colibri with an order from ccom... NICE!!!  Have 2 cheap guillotine in my golf bag and they suck x 5 (replace suck with worthless if not appropriate) ...