Xikar to update much loved cigar cutter

Xikar cutters are renowned for their exceptional craftsmanship, elegance and functionality, and when it comes to capping one of our luxurious Cuban cigars, there is no better cigar tool than a Xikar cigar cutter. From the popular punch style cigar cutter, V-cutter or the more traditional guillotine, Xikar has an implement for every taste, and now the brand has revealed that one of their most popular items, the ‘Ultra Slim Cigar Cutter’ is having a useful update to its design.

This week, Xikar announced that the Ultra Slim will now be adorned with laser-engraved ring gauge markers on the blades, a fantastic way of allowing the cigar smoker to identify the amount of opening needed for the correct clip of the cigar cap, allowing for the perfect smoke.

Boasting nine marks that begin at ultra-thin 24-ring gauge before increasing in intervals of four ring gauges that lead up to a final mark of a 56-ring gauge, the cutter is designed to be paired alongside the ‘Xikar Ultra Mag Lighter’ which had its own previous update two years ago.

While we wait for the updated cutter to make its way across the pond, check out three fantastic Xikar products that any cigar aficionado should have in their possession below:

Xikar Vitara Lighter

The Xikar Vitara is a great lighter to accompany you on a getaway when you still want to enjoy your stogies. It is a solid, double flame lighter with a slide-action trigger featuring a built-in side 7mm punch that is perfect for enjoying a cigar on the go. It also boasts an oversized fuel adjustment wheel and an easy-view fuel window for re-fuelling.

Xikar Xi3 Phantom Cutters

Boasting matte black blades and a robust stainless steel body, the Xi13 is a beautiful piece of cigar cutlery that is razor sharp and lightweight. Sleek and powerful, your cigar will receive a smooth clean cut every time you use it. Impart your own tastes by choosing from three different rare and valuable materials that are known for their reliability; carbon fibre, spalted tamarind and redwood.

Xikar 15 Cigar Travel Humidor

If you spend a considerable amount of time away from home through work and leisure you may want to invest in a travel humidor to keep your finest cigars in optimum condition when you travel. Its features include: extremely strong ABS moulded plastic construction, airtight and watertight closed cell foam, stainless steel hinge and latch hinges, high density urethane foam that cradles and protects your cigars from potential damage, locking clasp and a lifetime guarantee!

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