I use a Gransfors Bruks hatchet.

Takes some practice and getting used to, but the looks are priceless.
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I'd like to see a picture of that. :-)

I have a brand new Gransfors Bruks small forest axe.
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I buddy of mine gave me this cutter today. I've never seen one like it. 2 sized holes with 2 cutting blades that are connected on one side that acts as a V cutter.

HippoTec is the brand.

Tried his out today on a torp and it cut pretty cleanly. Haven't tried the V cutter yet though.

The blades on mine look a little dull so I figured out how to take it apart so I can try to sharpen it.

Has anyone seen anything like this before?
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I have seen those before, but for the life of me, I can't remember where.
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which one did you go with? Also, have you tried their punch cutter? I too were looking at these before and was interested in buying them but I didn't. I currently have a few cheapies that I got when I bought cigars through a local shop.
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Hey Jon,
I use what Cuba Crafters calls their "Perfect" cutter....and so far it has been pretty close to perfect.
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I have 3 that I use with regularity. #1 choice is my Palio. #2 is my Xikar scissors (because of the sheath I have for it, and the handiness for nubbing a stick). #3 is my SAK; cuts great, but I just don't use it as much as I used to (before the Palio).
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Xikar Punch for every thing that it fits.

Palio for when a cut is needed.


SOG Twitch when none available
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SOG Twitch?

Shaking Old Guy Twitch? :-):-):-)

OK, just funnin' ya.

What is SOG Twitch?
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Zino Davidoff is what I use. Has been sharp for close to 15 years.

Anyone have a recommendation on something of good quality for larger gauges??? How thick can the Palios cut??
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Like you, I've been using a Zino for ages, still as sharp as it ever was.

A Palio is my other cutter - I'd say they'll take up to about 54-56 ring.
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Thanks.

Yeah the Zino is rock solid. I put it in my back pocket and never worry about it. Nice and compact too.
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Those are pretty much the reasons I'm still stuck on the Zino. Not that the Palio is bad, it's not, it's a great cutter. But the Zino is more compact, less likely to gum up and it's sharper...
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I've cut a few 60s with my Palio. Obviously, you can't get down to the shoulder, but I usually want to restrict the draw a bit on something that big anyway.
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SOG Twitch :-)
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Palio
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Thanks for the tip...but unfortunately they are sold out. I will keep my eye on the site for when they come back in stock. The plastic ones I've been using have done the job, but I don't always cut it straight or sometimes cut too much. Time to upgrade.
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Xikar xi3
Xikar xi2
Palio Camo
Xikar 009 Punch
and the Xikar MTX multi-tool
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My Zino cuts a LGC Serie R #6 perfectly . :-)
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My Palio is my go to cutter, have a couple cheapies that I keep in the car and golf bag.
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