Kansas City, MO One, two, three strikes - perfection! After three years and three factories, XIKAR, Inc. has perfected the long-awaited Xi3 Tech cutter, and has begun to ship it to customers.

The cutter was originally launched and very well received at the 2002 Retail Tobacco Dealers show. Unfortunately, the original suppliers could not bring forth the quality XIKAR demands in all products. "The body parts require high degrees of precision hand work, as well as exact formula specifications for the rubber handles. The first two factories simply couldn't meet these demands consistently," states Kurt Van Keppel, XIKAR's president.

This cutter is the ultimate in Xikar quality. Sleek, and industrial, it is made with the same principals covering all XIKAR products: powerful performance, an unmatched style and an amazing feel.

"We are extremely pleased with the Xi3 Tech and are confident this model represents the highest standards of Xikar cutters. We are currently still filling back orders and look forward to providing cigar smokers with the highest quality cutter available," Van Keppel adds.

The suggested retail price of the Xi3 Tech is $79.99. Further information can be obtained through XIKAR's Web site, or by calling 1-888-266-1193.

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XIKAR cigar cutters and gentlemen's folding knives are sold through more than 3,000 dealers worldwide. With even more product and service introductions planned, XIKAR strives to lead the market in artful cutlery now, and in the years to come.

Further information can be obtained through XIKAR's web site, or by calling 1-888-266-1193