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BroncoKingsBroncoKings Posts: 34 ✭
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Ok, I've got a xikar cutter kind of a tear drop shape, and then I have a couple plastic cutters. I'm starting to notice they aren't cutting very well anymore ie. tears or not cleanly cut, maybe because im not coordinated enough to squeeze evenly. I'm thinking of getting a table top cutter, was looking for some feedback on them...thanks ladies and gentlemen 

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  • avengethisavengethis Posts: 5,689 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Xikar has a lifetime warranty that you can send it in and the sharpen or replace the blades for no cost.
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  • PatrickbrickPatrickbrick Posts: 7,928 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I clean mine every few months, it cuts like new every time.  There was a thread about it a long time ago. 
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  • BroncoKingsBroncoKings Posts: 34 ✭
    avengethis said:
    Xikar has a lifetime warranty that you can send it in and the sharpen or replace the blades for no cost.
    Oh wow, thank you for the info
  • BroncoKingsBroncoKings Posts: 34 ✭

    Patrickbrick said:
    I clean mine every few months, it cuts like new every time.  There was a thread about it a long time ago. 
    I'll give it a shot,  thanks 
  • RhamlinRhamlin Posts: 9,033 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Qtip and rubbing alcohol.  Some people swear by cutting with the cello still on. Supposedly it keeps the blades sharp. But I never think of it until I've already pulled off the cello. 
  • WylaffWylaff Posts: 5,360 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The only reason I've ever herd for cutting with cello was sanitation, so in a group you can ensure noone has licked their cap first.
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  • YankeeManYankeeMan Posts: 2,654 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I do the cello routine with my Xikar.  I really haven't noticed a difference one way or the other.

    I do love the cutter though, it's my favorite.


  • miller65rodmiller65rod Posts: 3,630 ✭✭✭✭✭
    BroncoKings said:
    avengethis said:
    Xikar has a lifetime warranty that you can send it in and the sharpen or replace the blades for no cost.
    Oh wow, thank you for the info
    Xikar requires you to fill out a form you print off (from their site), fill it out, mail it and that's it.  They have about a 14 day turnaround. I just got my cutter resharpened. Took 9 days from the time I mailed it to when it was in my hand again.

    Simple process. 
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  • First_WarriorFirst_Warrior Posts: 3,426 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I touch up my cutters edges with a small round diamond hone. 
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