The Xi2 cutters have blades hardened to a Rockwell C rating of 57 and as a result are the hardest, sharpest blade you can buy.  The body retains the classic XIKAR shape and features a lightweight, nylon-fiberglass composite in an assortment of metallic colors including a carbon fibre look and mesh patterns on black.

All Xi cutters are the same ring gauge: 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.