{"title":"Xikar","description":"\u003cp\u003eXikar makes cutters and lighters to be used every day rather than kept in a drawer, and stands behind them with a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis page gathers what we carry from Xikar: the Xi1 and XO double-guillotine cutters, the HP4 quad-jet torch, the Ultra Mag lighter-and-cutter pair, and the Volta tabletop lighter.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"volta-quad-jet-tabletop-lighter","title":"Xikar Volta Quad-Jet Tabletop Lighter","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome tools are meant to be carried. This one is meant to stay put — on the study desk, the club table, the terrace rail where the evening actually happens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Xikar Volta is a tabletop lighter built around four jets rather than one, which is the practical difference between coaxing a cigar alight and simply lighting it. The oversized ignition button sits flush against a cylindrical metal body; the burners live behind a lid that irises open like a camera aperture with a quick twist of the top, keeping dust and ash out between uses. A red fuel window tells you where you stand before your guest arrives, not after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt roughly 1.2 pounds it has the heft a tabletop lighter needs — it stays where you set it and doesn't skate across the desk when you press the ignition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuad-jet torch flame, wind resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal alloy body, black finish — approx. 1.2 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamera aperture-inspired lid protects the burners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRatcheting oversized flame adjustment wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEZ-view red fuel window\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefillable; altitude tested to 12,000 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips dry — butane sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA word on flame.\u003c\/strong\u003e In \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/field-guide\/a-cigar-counselor\"\u003eA Cigar, Counselor?\u003c\/a\u003e we make the case for soft flame as the civilized indoor default. The Volta is the other argument — the desk-and-terrace instrument, where speed and wind resistance matter more than ceremony. Most practices eventually want both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt to stay on the desk, and too heavy to do anything else. For the same four jets in a pocket body, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hp4-quad-jet-torch-lighter-matte-black\"\u003eHP4\u003c\/a\u003e; for the cutter that belongs beside it, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/s-t-dupont-cigar-cutter-stand-black-and-gold\"\u003eS.T. Dupont Cutter Stand\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we are asked\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it so heavy?\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 1.2 pounds it stays where you set it and doesn't skate across the desk when you press the ignition. It is built to stay on the desk, not to be carried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the lid work?\u003c\/strong\u003e A quick twist of the top opens it like a camera aperture. Closed, it keeps dust and ash off the burners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it arrive fueled?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It ships dry, and butane is sold separately. The red fuel window shows the level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the warranty?\u003c\/strong\u003e Xikar's limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects, with no registration or receipt required. Xikar may return a refurbished equivalent rather than a new one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBarrister \u0026amp; Bespoke Curated Collection — hand-selected from Xikar, for its craftsmanship and fit within our world. Curated pieces carry their maker's own identity rather than ours; our house collection, designed and branded exclusively for Barrister \u0026amp; Bespoke, is marked separately throughout the shop.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy we carry it.\u003c\/em\u003e Most of what a maker claims about quality cannot be checked before you buy. A warranty can. Xikar covers these pieces for life against manufacturing defects, with no registration and no receipt required, and states plainly that it may return a refurbished equivalent rather than a new one. That is a commitment written down and honored by a named distributor, rather than a claim about craftsmanship you would have to take on faith. We curate Xikar on that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty.\u003c\/strong\u003e Covered by Xikar's limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects, and by Barrister \u0026amp; Bespoke's own Thirty-Day Assurance for the first thirty days after delivery. After that, claims are handled directly by Quality Importers, Xikar's distributor — no registration or receipt required. Normal wear, misuse, and consumables are excluded, as are lighters confiscated by TSA or another travel authority. Lighters must be shipped empty of butane. Xikar determines the remedy at its discretion and may replace an item with a refurbished equivalent. Full terms are stated in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/warranty-policy\"\u003eWarranty Policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note for travelers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Torch lighters are prohibited in both carry-on and checked baggage. Plan accordingly before a deposition or conference — and note that confiscated lighters are not covered under warranty. Ships without fuel in compliance with hazardous materials requirements.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturns.\u003c\/strong\u003e A lighter may be returned within thirty days if it is unused and in its original packaging. Every lighter ships unfueled; once butane has been added it is Final Sale and cannot be returned or exchanged, except where it arrives damaged, defective, or materially different from its description. Full terms are in our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eReturns \u0026amp; Exchanges Policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xikar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51560962097467,"sku":"XI-569BK","price":164.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/8153\/4523\/files\/VoltaQuadXI-569BK_1786023177.png?v=1790547664"},{"product_id":"ultra-mag-torch-lighter-slim-cutter-combo","title":"Xikar Ultra Mag Torch Lighter \u0026 Slim Cutter Combo","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo tools that usually end up in different pockets — and one of them is always the one you left at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Xikar Ultra Mag solves that with magnets. A single-jet torch lighter and a slim guillotine cutter that snap together into one pocket-sized unit, then separate the moment you need them. No case, no lanyard, no rummaging through a bag in front of a client.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra Mag single-jet torch flame, wind resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra Slim guillotine cigar cutter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnetic attachment system holds the pair together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenting windows for consistent ignition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOversized fuel adjustment wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuel window — check the butane before you need it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefillable; ships dry, butane sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn carrying both.\u003c\/strong\u003e In \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/field-guide\/a-cigar-counselor\"\u003eA Cigar, Counselor?\u003c\/a\u003e we treat the cut and the light as two halves of one ritual. This is the argument for keeping them physically joined — the travel answer to a desk-set problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt as one unit for travel, which means a single jet rather than four. If you want the wider flame, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hp4-quad-jet-torch-lighter-matte-black\"\u003eHP4\u003c\/a\u003e; if you want the heavier cutter and will carry it separately, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/xi1-double-guillotine-cigar-cutter-phantom-black\"\u003eXi1\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we are asked\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do the lighter and cutter attach?\u003c\/strong\u003e With magnets. The two snap together into one pocket-sized unit and separate the moment you need them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy a single jet?\u003c\/strong\u003e Because it is built as one unit for travel. For the wider four-jet flame, see the HP4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I fly with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Not with the lighter. Torch lighters are prohibited in both carry-on and checked baggage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the warranty?\u003c\/strong\u003e Xikar's limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects, with no registration or receipt required. Xikar may return a refurbished equivalent rather than a new one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBarrister \u0026amp; Bespoke Curated Collection — hand-selected from Xikar, for its craftsmanship and fit within our world. Curated pieces carry their maker's own identity rather than ours; our house collection, designed and branded exclusively for Barrister \u0026amp; Bespoke, is marked separately throughout the shop.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy we carry it.\u003c\/em\u003e Most of what a maker claims about quality cannot be checked before you buy. A warranty can. Xikar covers these pieces for life against manufacturing defects, with no registration and no receipt required, and states plainly that it may return a refurbished equivalent rather than a new one. That is a commitment written down and honored by a named distributor, rather than a claim about craftsmanship you would have to take on faith. We curate Xikar on that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty.\u003c\/strong\u003e Covered by Xikar's limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects, and by Barrister \u0026amp; Bespoke's own Thirty-Day Assurance for the first thirty days after delivery. After that, claims are handled directly by Quality Importers, Xikar's distributor — no registration or receipt required. Normal wear, misuse, and consumables are excluded, as are lighters confiscated by TSA or another travel authority. Lighters must be shipped empty of butane. Full terms are stated in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/warranty-policy\"\u003eWarranty Policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note for travelers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Torch lighters are prohibited in both carry-on and checked baggage, and confiscated lighters are not covered under warranty. Ships without fuel in compliance with hazardous materials requirements.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturns.\u003c\/strong\u003e A lighter may be returned within thirty days if it is unused and in its original packaging. Every lighter ships unfueled; once butane has been added it is Final Sale and cannot be returned or exchanged, except where it arrives damaged, defective, or materially different from its description. Full terms are in our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eReturns \u0026amp; Exchanges Policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xikar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51561103360315,"sku":"XI-907BK","price":144.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/8153\/4523\/files\/UltraLigherandCutterXI-907BK_1786021306.png?v=1786824588"},{"product_id":"xi1-double-guillotine-cigar-cutter-phantom-black","title":"Xikar Xi1 Double Guillotine Cigar Cutter — Phantom Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe cut comes before the light, and it is the one step that cannot be taken back. Get it wrong and no lighter saves you — a crushed cap means a tight draw for the whole cigar, which is a poor way to mark a verdict that finally came back right, or the evening on the courthouse steps after it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Xi1 is where Xikar's reputation was built. Two 440C stainless blades, hardened to Rockwell 57, close from opposite sides in a single squeeze — a double guillotine rather than a single blade dragging through the wrapper. The teardrop body is aluminum, light enough to forget in a pocket, and it locks closed so it never opens against your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePatented double guillotine action\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e440C stainless steel blades, Rockwell HRC 57\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnodized aluminum body, ergonomic teardrop shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpring-loaded, locks closed for safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCuts a 54 ring gauge in half; up to 60 depending on cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePhantom Black — black body, black blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the cut.\u003c\/strong\u003e In \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/field-guide\/a-cigar-counselor\"\u003eA Cigar, Counselor?\u003c\/a\u003e we take the position that a clean cut matters more than a costly cigar. This is the instrument that argument assumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt to travel in a pocket. To carry the cutter and the flame as one piece, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ultra-mag-torch-lighter-slim-cutter-combo\"\u003eUltra Mag combo\u003c\/a\u003e; for a cutter that stays on the desk, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/s-t-dupont-cigar-cutter-stand-black-and-gold\"\u003eS.T. Dupont Cutter Stand\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat ring gauge will it cut?\u003c\/strong\u003e It cuts a 54 ring gauge in half, and up to a 60 depending on the cap. That covers most of what a lawyer actually smokes; if you live on 60-plus parejos, measure before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy a double guillotine rather than a single blade?\u003c\/strong\u003e Because two blades closing from opposite sides meet in the middle instead of dragging across the wrapper. A single blade pushes the cigar ahead of it and crushes the cap, and a crushed cap is a tight draw for the whole cigar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it open in a pocket?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It is spring-loaded and locks closed, which is what you want in a jacket beside a phone and a set of keys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the blades any good?\u003c\/strong\u003e 440C stainless, hardened to Rockwell 57. That is a cutlery-grade steel and a hardness that holds an edge rather than rolling it on the first dense wrapper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut or light first?\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut, always, and it is the step that cannot be undone. Why the cut matters more than the cigar is argued in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/field-guide\/a-cigar-counselor\"\u003eA Cigar, Counselor?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBarrister \u0026amp; Bespoke Curated Collection — hand-selected from Xikar, for its craftsmanship and fit within our world. Curated pieces carry their maker's own identity rather than ours; our house collection, designed and branded exclusively for Barrister \u0026amp; Bespoke, is marked separately throughout the shop.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy we carry it.\u003c\/em\u003e Most of what a maker claims about quality cannot be checked before you buy. A warranty can. Xikar covers these pieces for life against manufacturing defects, with no registration and no receipt required, and states plainly that it may return a refurbished equivalent rather than a new one. That is a commitment written down and honored by a named distributor, rather than a claim about craftsmanship you would have to take on faith. We curate Xikar on that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty.\u003c\/strong\u003e Covered by Xikar's limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects, and by Barrister \u0026amp; Bespoke's own Thirty-Day Assurance for the first thirty days after delivery. After that, claims are handled directly by Quality Importers, Xikar's distributor — no registration or receipt required. Normal wear, misuse, and tampering are excluded. Xikar determines the remedy at its discretion and may replace an item with a refurbished equivalent. Full terms are stated in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/warranty-policy\"\u003eWarranty Policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xikar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51561119187259,"sku":"XI-100BKB","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/8153\/4523\/files\/XI-100BKB_1786026793.png?v=1786826257"},{"product_id":"hp4-quad-jet-torch-lighter-matte-black","title":"Xikar HP4 Quad-Jet Torch Lighter — Matte Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eA quad-jet flame in something that still fits a jacket pocket. The Xikar HP4 is the pocket answer to the tabletop question — four jets when you need a cigar lit in seconds, not coaxed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe flip-top lid opens past ninety degrees, which sounds like a detail until you are lighting a sixty ring gauge cigar and the lid is not in the way. Closed, it shields the burners from pocket lint and ash. A red fuel window tells you where you stand before you are standing outside a courthouse discovering otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuad-jet torch flame, wind resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManual flip-top lid retracts beyond 90 degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSized for small and large ring gauge cigars alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEZ-view red fuel window\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAltitude tested to 11,000 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMatte black finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRefillable; ships dry, butane sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it sits.\u003c\/strong\u003e In \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/field-guide\/a-cigar-counselor\"\u003eA Cigar, Counselor?\u003c\/a\u003e we argue soft flame as the civilized indoor default. The HP4 is the opposite instrument — the one for the terrace, the golf course, the walk between the office and the car in a breeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt to be carried. For the same four jets in a weighted body that stays on the desk, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/volta-quad-jet-tabletop-lighter\"\u003eVolta\u003c\/a\u003e; to carry a cutter alongside the flame, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ultra-mag-torch-lighter-slim-cutter-combo\"\u003eUltra Mag combo\u003c\/a\u003e; for a soft flame indoors, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/s-t-dupont-ligne-2-perfect-ping-lighter-matte-black-lacquer-and-gold\"\u003eS.T. Dupont Ligne 2\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we are asked\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it light a large cigar?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It is sized for small and large ring gauges alike, and the flip-top lid opens past ninety degrees, so it stays out of the way of a sixty ring gauge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it arrive fueled?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It ships dry, and butane is sold separately. The red fuel window shows the level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I fly with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Torch lighters are prohibited in both carry-on and checked baggage, and a confiscated lighter is not covered by the warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the warranty?\u003c\/strong\u003e Xikar's limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects, with no registration or receipt required. Xikar may return a refurbished equivalent rather than a new one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBarrister \u0026amp; Bespoke Curated Collection — hand-selected from Xikar, for its craftsmanship and fit within our world. Curated pieces carry their maker's own identity rather than ours; our house collection, designed and branded exclusively for Barrister \u0026amp; Bespoke, is marked separately throughout the shop.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy we carry it.\u003c\/em\u003e Most of what a maker claims about quality cannot be checked before you buy. A warranty can. Xikar covers these pieces for life against manufacturing defects, with no registration and no receipt required, and states plainly that it may return a refurbished equivalent rather than a new one. That is a commitment written down and honored by a named distributor, rather than a claim about craftsmanship you would have to take on faith. We curate Xikar on that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty.\u003c\/strong\u003e Covered by Xikar's limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects, and by Barrister \u0026amp; Bespoke's own Thirty-Day Assurance for the first thirty days after delivery. After that, claims are handled directly by Quality Importers, Xikar's distributor — no registration or receipt required. Normal wear, misuse, and consumables are excluded, as are lighters confiscated by TSA or another travel authority. Lighters must be shipped empty of butane. Full terms are stated in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/warranty-policy\"\u003eWarranty Policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note for travelers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Torch lighters are prohibited in both carry-on and checked baggage, and confiscated lighters are not covered under warranty. Ships without fuel in compliance with hazardous materials requirements.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturns.\u003c\/strong\u003e A lighter may be returned within thirty days if it is unused and in its original packaging. Every lighter ships unfueled; once butane has been added it is Final Sale and cannot be returned or exchanged, except where it arrives damaged, defective, or materially different from its description. Full terms are in our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eReturns \u0026amp; Exchanges Policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xikar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51561143697723,"sku":"XI-574BK","price":128.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/8153\/4523\/files\/XI-574BK_1786024824.png?v=1790547664"},{"product_id":"xo-double-guillotine-cigar-cutter-black","title":"Xikar XO Double Guillotine Cigar Cutter — Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eCigars got fatter. Somewhere in the last two decades the sixty ring gauge stopped being exotic, and a good many cutters bought before then will not close around one — they pinch rather than cut, and a pinched cap does not recover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe XO is what Xikar built for that, and the mechanism is the reason to want it. Two stainless steel blades ride on a train of five internal gears — a planetary system, which Xikar states is patent pending — so the blades do not merely close, they close \u003cem\u003etogether\u003c\/em\u003e, arriving at the cap from opposite sides at the same instant. A spring-loaded button releases them; one squeeze brings them home. The body is a round aluminum disc, 2.38 inches across and six tenths of an inch thick, which reads in the hand rather more like a pocket watch than a tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes a 64 ring gauge as a matter of course and will cut up to a 70 — the working end of what is actually rolled today, rather than what was rolled when most cutters were designed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat Xikar publishes for the XO is \"stainless steel,\" and that is as far as we will take it. For the Xi1 the maker states a grade and a hardness — 440C at Rockwell 57 — and our page for that cutter says so because Xikar says so. Absent the same statement here, we are not going to infer one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDouble guillotine cut — dual stainless steel blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlanetary-geared cutting system, five internal gears (Xikar states patent pending)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpring-loaded blade release button\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e64 ring gauge standard; cuts up to 70\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRound aluminum body, black finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2.38\" diameter × 0.6\" thick (60mm × 15mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eArrives in Xikar's own presentation box\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eXikar limited lifetime warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the cut.\u003c\/strong\u003e In \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/field-guide\/a-cigar-counselor\"\u003eA Cigar, Counselor?\u003c\/a\u003e we argue that the cut does more to determine how a cigar smokes than the price on the band. The XO is that argument applied to the ring gauges people actually buy now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for the desk, the humidor and the bag that already carries a laptop — a disc this size lies flat in a jacket pocket and sits badly in a trouser pocket. If you smoke at 54 and under and want a cutter that disappears when carried, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/xi1-double-guillotine-cigar-cutter-phantom-black\"\u003eXi1\u003c\/a\u003e is the better instrument and costs less. To carry cutter and flame as one piece, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ultra-mag-torch-lighter-slim-cutter-combo\"\u003eUltra Mag combo\u003c\/a\u003e; for the flame that belongs beside this one on a desk, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/volta-quad-jet-tabletop-lighter\"\u003eVolta\u003c\/a\u003e. The rest of the range is in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cutters\"\u003eCutters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we are asked\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat ring gauge will it cut?\u003c\/strong\u003e A 64 as standard, and up to a 70. That covers the modern gordo and the sixty-ring toro without asking you to measure first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the planetary gear system actually do?\u003c\/strong\u003e Five internal gears drive both blades from a single squeeze, so they reach the cap simultaneously rather than one leading the other. A blade that arrives first has to push the cigar across to meet the second one, and the cap is what gives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from the Xi1?\u003c\/strong\u003e Capacity and size. The Xi1 is a teardrop that cuts a 54 in half and up to a 60 depending on the cap, and it travels better. The XO is a 2.38-inch disc rated to 64 and cutting to 70. If your cigars are mostly 50s, the Xi1 is the more sensible buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat steel are the blades?\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless. Xikar publishes a grade and a hardness rating for the Xi series and does not publish one for the XO, so we state what the maker states and leave it there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the blades open in a pocket?\u003c\/strong\u003e They are held closed and come out only when the spring-loaded release button is pressed. It is not a cutter that opens against your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come in a box?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — Xikar's own black presentation box, which is a sensible place for it to live between cigars and makes it a gift you can hand over as it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the warranty?\u003c\/strong\u003e Xikar's limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects, with no registration or receipt required. Xikar may return a refurbished equivalent rather than a new one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBarrister \u0026amp; Bespoke Curated Collection — hand-selected from Xikar, for its craftsmanship and fit within our world. Curated pieces carry their maker's own identity rather than ours; our house collection, designed and branded exclusively for Barrister \u0026amp; Bespoke, is marked separately throughout the shop.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy we carry it.\u003c\/em\u003e Most of what a maker claims about quality cannot be checked before you buy. A warranty can. Xikar covers these pieces for life against manufacturing defects, with no registration and no receipt required, and states plainly that it may return a refurbished equivalent rather than a new one. That is a commitment written down and honored by a named distributor, rather than a claim about craftsmanship you would have to take on faith. We curate Xikar on that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty.\u003c\/strong\u003e Covered by Xikar's limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects, and by Barrister \u0026amp; Bespoke's own Thirty-Day Assurance for the first thirty days after delivery. After that, claims are handled directly by Quality Importers, Xikar's distributor — no registration or receipt required. Normal wear, misuse, and tampering are excluded. Xikar determines the remedy at its discretion and may replace an item with a refurbished equivalent. Full terms are stated in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/warranty-policy\"\u003eWarranty Policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xikar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51737667273019,"sku":"XI-403BK","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/8153\/4523\/files\/XI-403BK_1786018657.png?v=1790542162"},{"product_id":"xikar-sentinel-leather-cigar-case-black","title":"Xikar Sentinel Leather Cigar Case — Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe whole kit in one zippered case. The Xikar Sentinel carries up to five cigars at 60 ring gauge in its main pocket, with a pocket each for the cutter and the lighter, three card slots and a leather loop for a pen — so the trip three states from home for a deposition, or the evening after a closing, needs one object rather than four.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is built structured rather than soft: black pebbled leather with a tan suede accent panel, suede-lined inside, a zipper that runs around three sides, and a leather carry handle along the spine. Zipped, it goes into a briefcase or a carry-on as easily as it sits on a club table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMain pocket holds up to five cigars at 60 ring gauge\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo pockets for a lighter and a cutter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThree card pockets and a leather pen loop\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOutside pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStructured leather with coordinated suede accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStainless steel zipper with pull tab; leather carry handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack; made in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCigars, pen, cards, lighter and cutter shown are for illustration only and not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for carrying, not keeping. It is a case, not a humidor — it holds cigars for the day or the trip, not for the season. For a travel case that holds a climate over a weekend, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-manhattan-travel-humidor-case-brown\"\u003eManhattan\u003c\/a\u003e; for two or three cigars and a built-in cutter in a jacket pocket, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/3-cigar-folding-snap-lock-case-cutter-black\"\u003e3 Cigar Folding Snap-Lock Case\u003c\/a\u003e. For the cutter and the flame themselves, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/xi1-double-guillotine-cigar-cutter-phantom-black\"\u003eXikar Xi1\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hp4-quad-jet-torch-lighter-matte-black\"\u003eXikar HP4\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many cigars will it hold?\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to five at 60 ring gauge in the main pocket. Xikar does not publish a maximum length; if you carry long cigars, ask us before you order and we will measure one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it keep cigars fresh?\u003c\/strong\u003e For the day or the trip. It is a carry case, not a humidor, and has no humidification. For a weekend away, a travel humidor such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-manhattan-travel-humidor-case-brown\"\u003eManhattan\u003c\/a\u003e is the better tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat goes in the other pockets?\u003c\/strong\u003e A pocket cutter and a lighter in the two small pockets, business or credit cards in the three card slots, and a pen in the leather loop. Measure a bulky tabletop-style lighter against it before planning to carry one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I fly with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e The case, yes. A torch lighter inside it, no — torch lighters are prohibited in both carry-on and checked baggage, and a confiscated lighter is not covered by the warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it covered by Xikar's lifetime warranty?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Xikar's limited lifetime warranty lists travel cases alongside its cutters and lighters. Normal wear is excluded, which for leather means scuffs and the patina of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBarrister \u0026amp; Bespoke Curated Collection — hand-selected from Xikar, for its craftsmanship and fit within our world. Curated pieces carry their maker's own identity rather than ours; our house collection, designed and branded exclusively for Barrister \u0026amp; Bespoke, is marked separately throughout the shop.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy we carry it.\u003c\/em\u003e Most of what a maker claims about quality cannot be checked before you buy. A warranty can. Xikar covers these pieces for life against manufacturing defects, with no registration and no receipt required, and states plainly that it may return a refurbished equivalent rather than a new one. That is a commitment written down and honored by a named distributor, rather than a claim about craftsmanship you would have to take on faith. We curate Xikar on that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty.\u003c\/strong\u003e Covered by Xikar's limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects, and by Barrister \u0026amp; Bespoke's own Thirty-Day Assurance for the first thirty days after delivery. After that, claims are handled directly by Quality Importers, Xikar's distributor — no registration or receipt required. Normal wear, misuse, and tampering are excluded. Xikar determines the remedy at its discretion and may replace an item with a refurbished equivalent. 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