Last fall my wife gave me a colibri double blade cutter that worked great. Lately I've noticed that the blades are not sliding as easily as they used to. Has anyone taken one apart or used any kind of lubricant on one? I've thought about it but using something to lube it does not seem like a good idea. Wouldn't want WD40 on my smoke LOL.

Just try blowing in between the blades. It's most likely jammed with tobacco clippings. This happens to me alot. I just open and close it and blow hard on the blades, it usualy clears it up.
And your right, not a good idea to use lube.
Just fiddle with it and try to get the tobacco out.
Good luck.

I use a drop of WD-40 on my Xikar once a month but I then wipe the blades clean with alcohol pads and a soft cloth.

I think I can see your problem though.

Did you say Colibri?

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Did you say Colibri?

lol I have a Colibri ambiance lighter that has been playing up. I fixed it but for how long....

Hey Doc,

Out of all the Lighters On this web page what would you pick. just out of curiosity.

http://www.baranows.com/index.asp

If its not ok for me to put this link up ill gladly remove it

I have had the same problem with my Xikar. I am stumped too.

I have only had my Xikar for about 4 months. It seems it cracks every cigar I cut. That little piece of the cap that stays on the foot of the cigar. It always splits, then the cigar starts unraveling. Its really annoying!

Am I doing something wrong?

Sorry to hi jack

Cutting to the point where you ruin the cap is just terrible. Either your Xikar is not sharp enough for whatever reason, or you are too slow cutting it... Another thing is that maybe your cigars are too dry? I mean usually the cap wouldn't split right unless it was really dry...

Also if it is something wrong with the cutter just exchange it for a new one since it has a lifetime warranty.

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...I then wipe the blades clean with alcohol pads and a soft cloth.

Be careful doing that Doc. I cut myself on my Palio once when cleaning the blades. The blades cut right through my cleaning cloth and into my finger.

As far as lighters go, when my current Colibri Trifecta goes I would like to try a Xikar triple flame or a DuPont Extend.

As for the cap splitting it may be because you are cutting to far up on the cap, but this is a very difficult thing to master. There is a hint on the Xikar cigar web page about laying the Xikar down on a table top and placing the cigar into the cutter and then cutting.

As for cutting ones fingers with a Xikar. In 1999, soon after I purchesed my first Xikar (and the one I am still using) I actually posted on this forum (long since gone) how I accidentally cut off the tip of my thumb while cutting a cigar. Needless to say I am VERY CAREFUL when cutting a cigar with a Xikar.

Thanks guys. I took a small screw driver out and loosened up a few screws just enough to free it up a little. Since I have access to an endless supply of alcohol pads I might just have to try some WD on it and then clean it off.
Thanks Doc!

I've got a Savoy double blade cutter..Talcum powder (baby powder) works for me. I know it sounds crazy, but it works... Just make sure you get the excess off after you get it good and loose.

I am sure there are better ways...

BTW, all you Boy Scout derby race car guys... baby powder works as well as graphite for the wheels.