The Xikar Xi1 cigar cutter Features a stylish, lightweight aluminum body encases the hardest, sharpest double guillotine blades in a spring loaded, ergonomic teardrop shape that will fit comfortably in your hand for a perfect cut every time. XIKAR Xi1 cigar cutters are bold, masculine and beautifully engineered. Their unique teardrop shape and double guillotine action offer powerful cutting ability in one simple squeezing motion. n nAll Xi Cutters feature 440C stainless steel blades with a Rockwell HRC 57 rating: they will cut a 54 ring gauge cigar in half. Depending on how much cap you cut, they will cut up to a 60 ring gauge cigar.