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Sharpen a cutter or punch?

KeyserSoze

KeyserSoze

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I was just curious if anyone sharpened there own cigar tools (cutter or punch). I noticed both of mine are getting a little dull and don't quite cut or punch like before. When I went to sportsauthority to buy a dartboard for x-mas, I saw this small grinding stone used to sharpen the steel darts. It's a cylinder about an inch high, 1/2" wide and the tops are an inverted cones for sharpening the dart tips. What do you think? Could this be good to sharpen both a cutter and punch or would Home Depot have a better, very small, grinding stone.
 
wanlail said:
buy a palio or xikar ;) cheaper than having to buy tools and resharpen.
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....agreed. Both have a lifetime warranty and my 2 year old Xikar is still sharp as a razor. You'll never regret an investment in quality tools.... :cool:

Regards - B.B.S.
 
After almost 10 years, I've had to touch up my Davidoff. I use a ceramic rod from a knife sharpening kit. For a little more aggressive action, I hit it first with a diamond-coated rod then smooth it out with ceramic. Works like a charm. :D

Wilkey
 
I really don't cut too much so I would rather maintain what I have. More of a punch kind of guy. And the punch I have has sentimental value so I want to keep it as long as it lasts.

Thanks for the feedback. :)
 
SAK has the same gig, lifetime warranty, plus all the other tools you may find handly. I find that when I herf, the corkscrew and bottle opener play a big role. Toothpick works great after BBQ too.
 
I dont know if it would work, but perhaps using a dremel or drill with a cone shaped sanding attatchment at a low speed may work. If you go this route make sure to use a low speed, a high speed would probably heat the metal too much very quickly and may deform.

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Thinking about it you may want to just pick up on of those cone sanding attachments and turn it by hand or with plyers, it would take a little longer to sharpen, but it will get the job done with less risk of damage.
 
I use a round rasp to sharpen my punch cutters from time to time but my "go to" cutter is the Palio which I have used for 6+ years and is still going strong!

~Mark
 
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