When it comes to luxury cigar accessories, few brands match the craftsmanship, innovation, and prestigious allure of Xikar. Known for producing some of the best cigar lighters and cigar cutters in the world, Xikar has also created a true status symbol for high roller cigar aficionados: the most expensive cigar cutter ever made. Before we dive into the most expensive cigar cutter every made here's a little bit more about Xikar.

About Xikar Cigar Accessories

Owned and operated by Quality Importers, Xikar has carved a niche for itself by consistently delivering products that combine style, durability, and precision. Whether you're a seasoned cigar vet or a newbie to smoking, Xikar offers the top cigar accessories designed to accentuate your smoking experience.

 Here’s why Xikar stands out:

• Innovative and Patented Designs: Xikar pushes the envelope in design, ensuring their products are not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing. In 2014, the United States Patent and Trademark Office determined that the XIKAR® Xi Cutter had achieved iconic status, and awarded it with a Trademark protecting it from ever being duplicated
• Quality and Durability: Xikar Cigar Cutters and Lighters are not priced cheaply. XIKAR employs skilled artisans and engineers who blend traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to create cigar accessories that are not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing. The result is a range of products that exude quality and refinement, reflecting the brand's dedication to excellence.
  
• Lifetime Warranty: Xikar offers a lifetime warranty on their products, a testament to their confidence in the durability and performance of their accessories.

Now, Let’s take a look behind this jaw-dropping cigar cutter, its features, and why it commands such an astronomical price tag.

A Millionaires Masterpiece - Xikar’s $200,000 Cigar Cutter

Yes, you read that right. In 2020, Xikar introduced a custom-made cigar cutter worth over $200,000. This isn’t your average tabletop accessory — this is a collector’s piece designed for the elite cigar connoisseur who has everything, except this. 

A collaboration between Quality Importers Trading Co. and Jacob & Co. the XIKAR Dueling Dragon Chasing Flaming Pearl Cigar Cutter is a 1-of-1 exclusive and the first in a series of ultra-exclusive bespoke cigar accessories for the discerning luxury-minded cigar connoisseur. 

Inspired by a centuries-old Asian legend of two dragons chasing a mystical flaming pearl, the design features dueling dragons, representations of good, often attributed with traits such as power, strength and achievement, in pursuit of a mystical flaming pearl. While the origin of the flaming pearl is a mystery, it is considered a symbol of luck, wisdom, and prosperity. This folkloric tale has often been a source of inspiration in the arts, as seen on architectural designs in Surabaya, Indonesia, and the Forbidden City in Beijing, China, and even in Los Angeles, California. Treasured works from Japan, Korea, and China in the decorative arts collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Arts in New York City prominently feature illustrations of dragons chasing the elusive flaming pearl on objets d’art such as 17th century medallions, badges and ceramics, 18th century snuff bottles and even rare 13th century to early Ming dynasty helmets, decorated with damascened strips of gold. 

Interested purchasers should reach out to George at george@trustedhomegoods.com or call/text 502-833-6237

The XIKAR Cigar Cutter: Dueling Dragon Chasing Flaming Pearl Features

• Impeccably crafted by Jacob and Co. in New York City
• This Cigar Cutter is 1 of 1
• Based on XIKAR brand’s iconic Xi Series
• 18k gold body and blade handles 
• Hand set with 1,940 lustrous red rubies (22.5 cts) on the front and back of the instrument.
• Ingeniously mounted on the fully-functioning handles, which hold the precision steel blades, are two ruby-eyed 18k yellow gold dragons impeccably detailed with arms outstretched to clutch the cherished prize, the large flame-engulfed pearl at the cutter’s apex.
• The finished work is substantial in both its presence and physical mass, weighing 169g (just under half a pound).
• The unique masterpiece is valued at USD $200,000.
• Quality Importers and Jacob & Co. plan to offer a series of bespoke XIKAR Xi cigar cutters, made to order utilizing the finest quality gemstones, diamonds and the best craftsmanship in the world. 

Interested purchasers should reach out to George at george@trustedhomegoods.com or call/text 502-833-6237

How It Compares to Xikar’s Premium Production Models

If six figures isn’t in your budget, Xikar still makes some of the best cigar cutters in the world that deliver premium performance and sleek design:

These may not come covered in diamonds, but they do offer the precision cutting and reliability Xikar is known for — at a far more reasonable price point.

Final Thoughts: Is It Worth It?

Is the most expensive Xikar cigar cutter in the world practical for most people? Not really. But this beautiful, rare, and a stunning display of craftsmanship is not for most people. It's meant for one person and it's absolutely worth it to them. This is actually something that will increase in value overtime since it decked our in gold, rubies, and pearls. When it was unveiled to the market in 2020 it was priced at $150,000. Now it's already been repriced at $200,000. I would imagine this cutter will be worth $500,000 not too long from now.

Whether you’re a collector, a luxury enthusiast, or just appreciate the intersection of fine jewelry and cigar culture, this piece symbolizes the pinnacle of cigar accessory luxury. Interested purchasers should reach out to George at george@trustedhomegoods.com or call/text 502-833-6237

But if you want to experience world-class cutting performance without the $200K price tag? Shop the Best Xikar Cigar Cutters here and make sure your smoking experience is anything but boring. 

About Quality Importers Trading Company

Quality Importers Trading Company is the largest accessory supplier to the premium supplier trade. We are an innovation company, delivering groundbreaking designs to the cigar industry from the development of SureSeal Technology used in the Humidor Supreme line of humidors to the invention of the iconic Xi1 cigar cutter. QI cultivates a dedicated to serve their customers and manufacturers through innovative, high quality product and exceptional customer service. Based in the United States with internation recognition and growth, QI strives to be the largest distributor of hard goods in the undustry, worldwide. The company’s family of brands include XIKAR, Palio, Cigar Caddy, Humidor Supreme, DivPro, Get-A-Grip, Hydra, Hygroset, Stinky, and Shuriken.

About Jacob & Co.

Jacob & Co. founded by Jacob Arabo in 1986, created revolutionary timepieces and exquisite jewelry that have captivated celebrities and notables from the watchmaking world and dazzled on fashion’s red carpets and cover shoots. With a unique talent for creating designs that are as innovative as they are spectacular, the company has grown into one of the most recognized luxury brands in timepieces and jewelry. At the heart of the company is the passion, drive and creative force of Mr. Arabo. With A respect for traditional craftmanship and artistry and an ability to envision and realize exquisite jewelry and unique timepieces, the makes the truly extraordinary a reality through the alchemy of edge and elegance. 

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Interested purchasers should reach out to George at george@trustedhomegoods.com or call/text 502-833-6237