These cutters, made in Solingen, Germany have blades hardened to a Rockwell C rating of 57, the result is the hardest, sharpest blade you can buy.
The body retains the classic XIKAR shape and features a lightweight nylon fiberglass composite in metallic colors including blue, green, gray, burgundy (flat) and now, black. Xi cutter blades are made of high quality 440 stainless steel with an HRC of 57. All Xi cutters are the same ring gauge: they will cut a 54 ring gauge cigar in half. Depending on how much cap you cut, they will cut up to a 58 ring gauge cigar.
We are proud to offer the Xikar line of products not only because they are well engineered products but Xikar offers a lifetime warranty on all XIKAR products. So, if you feel that a XIKAR product fails to live up to their promise of fit, finish or function, simply return it to Xikar and we will immediately and cheerfully repair or replace your product under their Total Satisfaction Guarantee! Should you ever want your blades sharpened, simply return the cutter to Xikar and they'll sharpen the blades and return it to you.