X8 Cutters. A great design to satisfy high expectations. XIKAR’s X8 cutters are designed to cut a 64 ring gauge cigar in half, ideal for HC Series Grande cigars. X8 has the sharpest stainless steel blades with an HRC of 57 and the feel of the cutter is almost as good as the cigar's taste. Contoured cutter body is the perfect place to hold your HC Series Cigar.