The Xi series is designed to be both comfortable in the hand and well-balanced for a perfect cut. All Xi Cutters feature 440C stainless steel blades with a Rockwell HRC 57 rating: they will cut a 54 ring gauge cigar in half. Depending on how much cap you cut, they will cut up to a 60 ring gauge cigar. stainless steel body stainless steel blades double guillotine 54 ring gauge, cuts up to 60 ring gauge supported by XIKAR® limited lifetime warranty XIKAR® Xi3 models - Luxury Cigar CuttersUnique, cutting edge designs and exotic handles combined with polished stainless steel blades, give these Xi3 models a truly distinguished look. XIKAR cigar cutters are bold, masculine and beautifully engineered. They feature a unique teardrop shape and double guillotine action that give the powerful cutting ability in one simple squeezing motion.
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Cuts a 54 ring gauge cigar in half, can cut up to a 60 ring gauge cigar
I have a whole drawer full of cigar cutters that I've accumulated over the past 20 years. Some were freebies, some were cheapies, and some I paid good money for. Several of them are Xikars. I have two Xi1s and an Xi2. I've always found Xikar products to be excellent quality. The Xi3, however, is hands down the best cutter I have ever used. Period. It slices through my cigar with no resistance whatsoever. The first time I used it I had to do a double take that it actually worked. It was that smooth. I don't know if it's the polished blades or if they have a coating or what, but it's light years ahead of the Xi1 and Xi2. This thing is a little pricey, but worth every penny. Just be careful if you let your fellow herfers use it. They may try to swipe it.