The newest XIKAR cutter is off to stores.

Quality Importers Trading Co. has announced that it has begun shipping the XIKAR Ensō, a new round cutter that is a follow-up of sorts for the XIKAR XO. Both cutters are round and use dual guillotine blades, though there are some differences. The XO uses two handles that a user must push together similar to a traditional dual guillotine cutter. The Ensō uses just a single handle that closes and brings both blades together.

Furthermore, the Ensō is roughly 30 percent thinner than the XO.

It’s offered in six finishes:

  • Black
  • Silver
  • Red
  • Blue
  • Neon Orange
  • Neon Green

Pricing is set at $99.99.

Like all XIKAR products, it has a lifetime warranty.

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