any thoughts on the cuban crafters perfect cutter?

p.aulmartin · February 2015

Hey guys:
Had a GREAT smoke yesterday at the local shop, Oliva Serie G... but it *could've been disastrous. I'm not a jedi master yet on doing cuts. I THOUGHT I had cut plenty high enough on the cap, but as soon as I put the cigar in my mouth I felt the top part of the leaf raise up, indicating I'd cut too deep. They're good blokes at the local shop. They just replaced the stick gratis (I let him do the honors on that cut).
Anyway, got me thinking... maybe I should buy one of these "perfect cutters" from Cuban Crafters. I do prefer a straight cut over punch or V..... but the idea of ruining a $10 cigar makes me want to take steps.
Please at this point, let's not get side tracked on whether or not I'm a wuss for not being able to cut a damned cigar... & or get side-tracked on other options. I'd just like to know what actual users of this cutter think about it.

Thanks!

Paul

Edna20 · February 2015

Hmmm, what kind of cutter do you currently use and how do you hold it? I've found a good cutter makes a huge difference. Most here will tell you to get Xikar, they are apparently great when it comes to their lifetime warranty. I have a Xikar that I usually use. I also have a freebie Colibri that I've found does a nice job too. I also had a 'more expensive' Colibri that I think I would've been better using sandpaper to do the job!!! Also, I read somewhere to hold the cutter in your palm, rather than your finger tips. You have more strength that way. Lastly, I've read to sort of apply pressure on the cigar towards the cutter when cutting. I'm still no master, but I've at least stopped ruining cigars trying to cut them

variant2 · February 2015

Just learn to cut the cigar below the cap line and you're good to go. It's not about cutting into the cigar, just opening up the cap to expose the rolled leaves so you can get a draw. Think about what a cigar punch does to get a better picture.

If it's dark and you need to cut your cigar, I've seen people lay the guillotine cutter on a flat surface, insert the head (against the flat surface) and snip. This works well on non-figurado cigars where the head does not taper.

Ken_Light · February 2015

Easy method, which I thank Kuzi for: Put the cutter flat on a surface like a table. Put the cap into the cutter. Cut. The distance between the table and the blade should be nearly perfect every time.

Eulogy · February 2015

I would go with a xikar cutter. They have an excellent warranty and are super sharp.

Bob_Luken · February 2015

Good luck getting people to focus their replies on just that particular cutter. See the answers you've gotten so far? LOL Use the search function and search for old threads around here about that very cutter. I know I remember reading those. Just ask if you need help to show you how to locate old threads. I'll see if I can post a link or two. I'm not one of those guys that gripes when a fresh question is posted on a subject that's already been discussed before but there may be some good info for you in those old threads.

Bob_Luken · February 2015

Link to other Cuban Crafters Perfect Cut Cutter Discussion thread with link to video review.

Xikar or Cuban Crafters ?

Cuban Crafters Input ?

The Best Cutters I Can Find

LiquidChaos66 · February 2015

I was gifted my Cuban Crafters Perfect Cutter by a BOTL here. I love mine! It could be a little more sharp. But honestly... I get a great cut 95-99% of the time. The bad cuts are of my own fault for not keeping the cigar firmly in the cutter while cutting. I would highly recommend it.

p.aulmartin · February 2015

Very, very helpful!
Thanks for posting these links. I think I'm going to get one.
I appreciate all the other 'coaching' posts on how to up my game overall, but I like the sounds of this cutter.

P

Martel · February 2015

LiquidChaos66:
I was gifted my Cuban Crafters Perfect Cutter by a BOTL here. I love mine! It could be a little more sharp. But honestly... I get a great cut 95-99% of the time. The bad cuts are of my own fault for not keeping the cigar firmly in the cutter while cutting. I would highly recommend it.

This. I use it a lot. On occasion with a pointy tip, I end up cutting twice with this. It loses some versatility from other cutters, I suppose, and is a little harder to clean, but I've used mine solid for over two years with no problem. I'm considering getting something else, now, but would still use it pretty consistently.

Krieg · February 2015

I have two of these cutters. They're my go to cutter. Paid about $15 for one.

Rhamlin · February 2015

I've loved mine. Had it a few years now and it's the one I use the most.

Trentthomas90 · August 2021

Ended up coming across this thread and decided to try it out for myself! I use the punch on my lighter just cuz it was the easiest and I didn't have to carry more things, but trying to branch out a bit

WaterNerd · August 2021

@Trentthomas90 One of my first cutters. Had it for years and still use it

silvermouse · August 2021

I have an old one that I rarely use, takes too big a bite for my liking.

Trentthomas90 · August 2021

@silvermouse ahhh. At worst I have a guillotine cutter as well...once i find it in the house of course lol. Since I'm a noob I figure at the very least this will be a consistent cut that I'll be able to manually adjust once I understand the effects of the cut better.