Palio

[poker]

is good :D

[floydp]

Perhaps goodest:D

[icehog3]

Gooderer than goodest. :)

[pnoon]

A cut above.

[MoTheMan]

A cut above.Yeah!

[elderboy02]

Palio's are great! :dr

[BengalMan]

I was a Xicar guy for some time, but I have to agree, Palio is a great cutter.

[Mugen910]

it's my favorite!!! I keep the Xikar as backup. :D

[Steelerfanatic]

The best cutter out there.....period!

[av8tor152d]

I like mine !

[Darrell]

You won't find a better cutter on the market, if you do. I'll beat you up and throw it away. :r

[gorob23]

You won't find a better cutter on the market, if you do. I'll beat you up and throw it away. :r

Your too late Marc did that at So Cal :bh

[SeanGAR]

Palio: better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick.

When did biting the cap off become old fashioned?

[VirtualSmitty]

Palios are the goodest of the greatest!

[Aladdin Sane]

They're SHARP :D

[doctorcue]

Pimptastic.

[awsmith4]

Mine cuts real good like

[JKim]

get's er dun like a champ.... Kudos to Marc and his team for a great product and service!

[King James]

haven't used another cutter since getting a palio

[Don Fernando]

is good :D

but the new Xikar looks cooler

[drevim]

A cut above.



What a tool!!!.....I mean the Palio :r (love you Peter ;))

[stevieray]

but the new Xikar looks cooler

There's always one in the bunch ;)

[Mikepd]

but the new Xikar looks cooler

But still cuts like the old ones...

[JKim]

My testament for Palio - I thought worth sharing was originally posted on CS 6/12/07

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Last Friday was the last time I'd seen my Burlwood Palio Cutter. It always stays near in my pockets. Saturday morning I'm looking for Palio. It's not to be found anywhere. I'm distressed. This is by far the best cutter I've ever owned.

I back-tracked my steps from the previous night. Used the Palio at a buddies house to smoke a good smoke while playing some cards. Maybe I left it there. Went to a cigar lounge after the cards, used the Xikar that was on the bar, but maybe I took my Palio out for my buddies to use. Maybe it fell out of my pocket on the sofa.

My mind starts spinning ! I put out distress signals. Called the lounge to see if they had found it. Caught up with my buddy Sunday and asked him to check around his sofa for it. Hope is lost.. My poor poor Palio, where could it be.

Sunday afternoon continues, I'm helping my buddy work on his bike as I'm eyeying my Sportster in the corner of the garage begging me to stretch her legs. How could I say no. So I rode back to the Cigar Lounge to see if I might have dropped it somewhere. I checked the cushions of the sofa. Derek the manager of the Lounge was there. I had spoken to him the previous night. He said he'd check to see if anyone turned it in. Derek wasn't able to locate my Palio.

Oh well, a coca-cola later I'm back on the road riding to get some BBQ. Life's not so bad. I went back to the Lounge later that night and burned 3 fantastic cigars. I have given up on retrieving my Palio. My last hope is my buddy that is looking around his house.

Last night I come home from a hard days work to find a nice package in the mail, some tasty smokes I'd ordered that I'd been waiting on. Ben, my trusty hound greets me at the door, tail waggin as usual. As I plop down on the sofa, low and behold... there is my Palio sitting on the carpet. My Ben, found my Palio and brought it back to me, however that little sheeeet hound put his marks on it..

Needless to say, the burl is not so pretty anymore, chewed completely off on one of the finger rings. I checked to see if the cutter still tracked straight. It still opens and closes without a hitch. I found my Palio. It's not so pretty anymore. It took a beating by the teeth of Ben, but it's still my Palio.

Now the case? It's not quite as well constructed as the cutter itself. It's in about 100 pieces scattered over the carpet.

I wonder where Ben found it. He could have been hiding it since Friday night. I haven't found all his secret stash points in the backyard yet.

Palio is the Timex of Cutters.

Yeah, I had mixed emotions, cuz I'm sure he went digging around for it. I was certain I put in my drawer where I keep my keys and wallet and stuff, but I don't know for sure, but he is a hound dog and he is curious. You don't wanna know how many times he's looked fat as a pig after eating a loaf of bread he pulled off the counter. He eats rocks. He drug a garden hose into the house through his dog door. Good thing it was turned off. He quit trying to bring the watering can through after he finally figured out it wouldn't fit. There's no safe place for my shoes, or now my Palio. He talks like a hound dog... but he's awesome. He's got character just as Mark says my Palio does now.

and he ain't skeered of no Great Danes !

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/khubli/Ben%20and%20Nina/Scooby3.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/khubli/Ben%20and%20Nina/BenScooby1.jpg


And he's a fan of Coca Cola... a true southern hound/mix.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/khubli/Ben%20and%20Nina/CokeisIt.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/khubli/Ben%20and%20Nina/CokeisIt2.jpg

to be cont'd....

[JKim]

Here's the damage photos.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/khubli/palio/PalioDamage5.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/khubli/palio/PalioDamage4.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/khubli/palio/PalioDamage3.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/khubli/palio/PalioDamage2.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/khubli/palio/Paliodamage1.jpg

[JKim]

Here it is put to the test...

Here's the current handy work. This Shark is about to go down in a blaze of glory. I noticed the head cracked after clipping, but I don't know if that's a by product of the cutter or not.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/khubli/Cameroon%20Shark/Shark4.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/khubli/Cameroon%20Shark/Shark3.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/khubli/Cameroon%20Shark/Shark2.jpg



forgot .. that shark is getting paired with this tonight.. why not. it's been one of those days..

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/khubli/Cameroon%20Shark/BlueShark1.jpg

[N2Advnture]

is good :D

gooder dan?

[MNSmoker]

Gooderer than goodest. :)

Very eloquently stated. :)

[BamBam]

Can't recall the last time I used my Xikar. I always reach for the Palio :tu

[MTB996]

They're the fazizzle!

[Mikes]

palio 4 life.

anyone bother to tell jack about the asylum?

[D_A]

is good :D

That pretty much sums it up:tu

[TXRebel]

Looking to get a good cutter, recommendations anyone :bh:r:r:r














This would have been funnier in a new thread.

[Rock Star]

Great product backed by a great brother..

[papichulo]

me likeee

[The Korean]

I bought one about a year ago, but like a lot of things I lost it about 6 months ago. About two weeks ago as I was driving my two daughters to school, one of them says "Dad, what is this word P-A-L-I-O?" Being the great Dad, speller and morning person I am, I said "I don't know", she then said "here". I turn around and and she hands me my cutter in it's case, I guess it fell under the seats a long time ago. Either that or I now know why my inventory is lower than I thought.....that damn girl......hold on......I'll be right back.....Wait till I get ahold of that girl. :fl

[kwoody]

Do all Palios have the same RG capacity, I picked up a illusione 888 for the road today and it seemed like the palio was just big enough for it.

[kwoody]

My testament for Palio - I thought worth sharing was originally posted on CS 6/12/07

---------------------------------------------------

Last Friday was the last time I'd seen my Burlwood Palio Cutter. It always stays near in my pockets. Saturday morning I'm looking for Palio. It's not to be found anywhere. I'm distressed. This is by far the best cutter I've ever owned.

I back-tracked my steps from the previous night. Used the Palio at a buddies house to smoke a good smoke while playing some cards. Maybe I left it there. Went to a cigar lounge after the cards, used the Xikar that was on the bar, but maybe I took my Palio out for my buddies to use. Maybe it fell out of my pocket on the sofa.

My mind starts spinning ! I put out distress signals. Called the lounge to see if they had found it. Caught up with my buddy Sunday and asked him to check around his sofa for it. Hope is lost.. My poor poor Palio, where could it be.

Sunday afternoon continues, I'm helping my buddy work on his bike as I'm eyeying my Sportster in the corner of the garage begging me to stretch her legs. How could I say no. So I rode back to the Cigar Lounge to see if I might have dropped it somewhere. I checked the cushions of the sofa. Derek the manager of the Lounge was there. I had spoken to him the previous night. He said he'd check to see if anyone turned it in. Derek wasn't able to locate my Palio.

Oh well, a coca-cola later I'm back on the road riding to get some BBQ. Life's not so bad. I went back to the Lounge later that night and burned 3 fantastic cigars. I have given up on retrieving my Palio. My last hope is my buddy that is looking around his house.

Last night I come home from a hard days work to find a nice package in the mail, some tasty smokes I'd ordered that I'd been waiting on. Ben, my trusty hound greets me at the door, tail waggin as usual. As I plop down on the sofa, low and behold... there is my Palio sitting on the carpet. My Ben, found my Palio and brought it back to me, however that little sheeeet hound put his marks on it..

Needless to say, the burl is not so pretty anymore, chewed completely off on one of the finger rings. I checked to see if the cutter still tracked straight. It still opens and closes without a hitch. I found my Palio. It's not so pretty anymore. It took a beating by the teeth of Ben, but it's still my Palio.

Now the case? It's not quite as well constructed as the cutter itself. It's in about 100 pieces scattered over the carpet.

I wonder where Ben found it. He could have been hiding it since Friday night. I haven't found all his secret stash points in the backyard yet.

Palio is the Timex of Cutters.

Yeah, I had mixed emotions, cuz I'm sure he went digging around for it. I was certain I put in my drawer where I keep my keys and wallet and stuff, but I don't know for sure, but he is a hound dog and he is curious. You don't wanna know how many times he's looked fat as a pig after eating a loaf of bread he pulled off the counter. He eats rocks. He drug a garden hose into the house through his dog door. Good thing it was turned off. He quit trying to bring the watering can through after he finally figured out it wouldn't fit. There's no safe place for my shoes, or now my Palio. He talks like a hound dog... but he's awesome. He's got character just as Mark says my Palio does now.

and he ain't skeered of no Great Danes !

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/khubli/Ben%20and%20Nina/Scooby3.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/khubli/Ben%20and%20Nina/BenScooby1.jpg


And he's a fan of Coca Cola... a true southern hound/mix.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/khubli/Ben%20and%20Nina/CokeisIt.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/khubli/Ben%20and%20Nina/CokeisIt2.jpg

to be cont'd....

Awesome great Dane. We used to have two.. at the same time, more than a handful. One ate an entire brisket off the counter while we were all outside.. no mess left at all! Does your harliquen (sp?) have different color eyes?

[DrDubzz]

I love mine

[GWags]

It does what it's supposed to do! Don't understand all the fuss about it cause I have nothing to compare it to I guess. I'm a noob and it's the only cutter I've owned - sharp (VERY SHARP) knife was my tool prior. Thanks to Cigarmony it looks like I made the only cutter purchase I need for a looong time!

[groogs]

Do all Palios have the same RG capacity, I picked up a illusione 888 for the road today and it seemed like the palio was just big enough for it.


They say it will cut up to a 60RG. I have never had a problem cutting larg RG cigars with my Palio, although I rarely smoke them.

[darb85]

i guess im gonna have to get one, Ive been using my xikar and loving it, but i need a new present...

[Prefy]

I'm still using a Macanudo cutter I got when I first started smoking cigar a couple years ago...methinks its time for an upgrade!

[PSUBALL10]

Love the Palio, and you cant beat the lifetime warranty

[Hardcz]

I lost my xikar since I got the palio.

[dunng]

I love my Palio!

Did Marc make it over here? :ss

[Genetic Defect]

they are nice but easy to lose

[mugwump]

I'm waiting for my lazy mail lady to deliver mine, hopefully today. Birthday present to myself.

[FriskyDingo]

I'm waiting for my lazy mail lady to deliver mine, hopefully today. Birthday present to myself.

You won't be disappointed! Used to use a Xikar Xi3, but I'm not even sure where that is now in my house, but I know I always have my Palio nearby!

[stevefrench]

I'm a Palioholic. Everytime a new style comes out, I have to have it. I bought my first one over 5 years ago and it still cuts like the new ones I bought last month.:tu

[AriesOpusX]

Burlwood palio is definitely worth the couple extra bucks too.

[poriggity]

I love my palio :D
Scott

[N2Advnture]

A little Palio trivia for you.

Where does Palio get its name from? :)

I won't tease you guys

http://www.premier.net/~Italy/palio.htm

My wife and I visited the Piazza in Siena where the hold the Palio two years ago.

~Mark

[robertw1249]

i have both a xikar and a palio i think hands down the palio is the better of the two cutters

[ucla695]

I currently use a Zino double guillotine, but just bought a Palio from Mark's GB. I'm going to test it out this weekend. I can't wait.

[jbonnefsc]

Mine should be arriving any day now. I can't wait!!!

[Sancho]

The palio itself is the bestest, The customer service and the brother that stands behind it is far awesomer, never a question about why it needs to be looked at or anything, I think Marc actually Identified something wrong with my palio I hadn't even noticed and deemed it unacceptable haha :ss

[BlackIrish]

i have both a xikar and a palio i think hands down the palio is the better of the two cutters

RobertW1249 speaks truth. Have had a Xikar for a while. Just got a Palio. It is better.

BlackIrish

[Skywalker]

Mine is Paliotastic!!!

[longknocker]

I have almost every cutter known, and I still like my Palio Best! Especially when I need to make a precise cut!:tu

[longknocker]

Burlwood palio is definitely worth the couple extra bucks too.

:tpd: Looks "Sharp" & Classy!:tu

[Ashcan Bill]

is good :D

Hmmmm - thought there was a vaccine.......

[Bruzee]

I wish I had gone with the Burl.... :mad:

[TOB9595]

The carbon fiber looks TRES COOL also.
I'm partial to CF...
Tom

[BHowe]

Where can a guy buy one? I'm in need!

[Darrell]

Palio can also open beer bottles, but it scratches it a little.

[ahc4353]

Currently M I A.

[s15driftking]

the carbon fiber looks tres cool also.
I'm partial to cf...
Tom

me too

[Joan]

Palio can also open beer bottles, but it scratches it a little.

Oooo! I think your OBD showed me that trick, but I'd clean forgot about it.

Thanks for the reminder! [mwah!]

[SmokinCozy]

When I lost mine, no cigar seemed right until the replacement came....I need a back up

[BHowe]

I would love to have one! But where?

[bobarian]

I would love to have one! But where?

http://www.cigarmony.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=13

http://heartfeltindustries.com/products.asp?cat=26

Both of these vendors are members here and have great customer service. :salute:

[bobarian]

I wish I had gone with the Burl.... :mad:

When I lost mine, no cigar seemed right until the replacement came....I need a back up

Two are better than one!:ss

[BHowe]

THank you so much, I need to order some beads anyway.

[brandonfd3s]

Thinking about picking up the CF one if I can still find one. I'm still using my Xikar Xi from like 4 years ago.. a great cutter but lately it seems to be mashing rather than cutting. Hmm maybe next paycheck ill invest in the Palio since everyone here gave it such high marks.

[mikeandshellie2]

My palio is purdy!! Thanks again Joey

[KazzTheMurse]

Palio is in my opinion the only option when looking for a premium cutter that isn't on the premium side.

I love my palio. Self Sharpening, self ceaning, guaranteed for life, and only 45 bucks?!?

why wouldn't you want a palio? :)

All of our employees at Habana premium cigars here in albany, NY carry them, and its pretty much the only one we push when it comes to people looking for a great cutter with a great price!

[longknocker]

Palio is in my opinion the only option when looking for a premium cutter that isn't on the premium side.

I love my palio. Self Sharpening, self ceaning, guaranteed for life, and only 45 bucks?!?

why wouldn't you want a palio? :)

All of our employees at Habana premium cigars here in albany, NY carry them, and its pretty much the only one we push when it comes to people looking for a great cutter with a great price!

Well Stated & I Totally Agree!:ss:tu

[Langod]

Palio is in my opinion the only option when looking for a premium cutter that isn't on the premium side.

I love my palio. Self Sharpening, self ceaning, guaranteed for life, and only 45 bucks?!?

why wouldn't you want a palio? :)

All of our employees at Habana premium cigars here in albany, NY carry them, and its pretty much the only one we push when it comes to people looking for a great cutter with a great price!


Question.

Aren't Xikars considered "better" cutters? With the Xikar Xi at about the same price as the Palio, ($35 vs $40 online) why wouldn't those be more recommended?
I'm a bit of a newbie, and I've never used either one -- just the $2 plastic guillotines, so I don't really know the differences.

[kugie]

What's a PALIO?

[N2Advnture]

What's a PALIO?

Question.
Aren't Xikars considered "better" cutters? With the Xikar Xi at about the same price as the Palio, ($35 vs $40 online) why wouldn't those be more recommended?
I'm a bit of a newbie, and I've never used either one -- just the $2 plastic guillotines, so I don't really know the differences.


The "Palio" that is being discussed here a double bladed guillotine cutter that is patented and made from a coplymer (nothing like the cheap plastic cutters that you are used to). The blades are of a high quality, surgical steel and many (myself include) are the best double bladed guillotine cutter ever made.

I've been using the same Palio as my "go to" cutter for nearly 9 years now and with regular cleaning, it cuts as great as ever.


The two main differences between the Xikar cutters and the Palio cutter is as follows:

1.) The "action".

The Palio is a double bladed guillotine action were as the Xikar is a scissor hybrid action (all the Xikar cutters have the same cutter, just different finishes for the handles).

Preference is solely personal to which action you prefer.


2.) The finish

http://www.cigarmony.com/ProductImages/Thumb_Black-Palio-Cutter.jpg

http://www.cigarmony.com/ProductImages/Thumb_Silver-Palio-Cutter.jpg

http://www.cigarmony.com/ProductImages/Thumb_Gold-Palio-Cutter.jpg

http://www.cigarmony.com/ProductImages/Thumb_Burlwood-Palio-Cutter.jpg

http://www.cigarmony.com/ProductImages/Thumb_CarbonFiber-Palio-Cutter.jpg

http://www.cigarmony.com/ProductImages/xicutters.jpg

http://www.cigarmony.com/Images/xi2cutters.jpg

http://www.cigarmony.com/Images/xi3cutters.jpg

http://www.cigarmony.com/Images/Xi3cutters-exotic.jpg

http://www.cigarmony.com/Images/newxikars.jpg

Many like the metal and wood finishes available with the Xikar (nylon and "Habanos" finishes are available as well).

The Palios come in standard polymer (black, silver and gold) and also come in a faux Burl Wood and Carbon Fiber finish that are laid over the polymer body.

I hope this helps

~Mark

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[imthegoal]

I have both a Palio and Xicar and I choose my palio over my xicar every time. The Xicar never gives me a clean even cut. It always gives me an uneven 2 level cut. The best description I have heard of the palio cut is a hot knife through butter.

[DBall]

Even if I had a Palio, I'm fairly certain the XiKar would win out every time... they are just so damned nifty!

[Langod]

Mark, thanks for the info. I think I'm still leaning towards the Xikar. They look good, and seem to be a bit more pocket friendly.

[neoflex]

I have a Xikar and love it and have thought about buying a Palio but recently I know a few people who are not happy with theirs and even had the opportunity to use a couple and there is no doubt the blades are super sharp but the action seemed a little rough IMHO. Not as smooth as a lot of much cheaper cutters. A person I know on another board also had theirs fall apart on them so I am honestly on the fence about purchasing one, plus I have been going back and forth between my Xikar and a V-Cutter lately so I am in no hurry.

[jaymz]

Mark, thanks for the info. I think I'm still leaning towards the Xikar. They look good, and seem to be a bit more pocket friendly.

Couple of notes:
The palio has a contoured body which is both a pro and a con:

The contour doubles as a cigar rest when an ashtray is not nearby:

http://www.stogiereview.com/images/Palio%20Cutter%20-%202.jpg


A lot of people like to put the cutter on the table, and clip the cigar in the cutter that way. The palio tends to take a lot off due to the contoured shape.

http://www.stogiefresh.com/journal/Cigar_Journal/Featured_Articles/Entries/2007/9/6_Cigar_Cutters%3A_No_Matter_Which_Way_You_Slice_I t_files/table-cut-before-after.jpg

Xikars cuts about half the depth of the palio, but doesn't balance a stogie as sturdily.

[OpusEx]

I have a Xikar and love it and have thought about buying a Palio but recently I know a few people who are not happy with theirs and even had the opportunity to use a couple and there is no doubt the blades are super sharp but the action seemed a little rough IMHO. Not as smooth as a lot of much cheaper cutters. A person I know on another board also had theirs fall apart on them so I am honestly on the fence about purchasing one, plus I have been going back and forth between my Xikar and a V-Cutter lately so I am in no hurry.

FYI and for those you know who may not be aware:

We at Palio cigar cutter don't take our slogan "A cut above" lightly, we live by it and think our warranty should epitomize it, so it's as simple as it gets! If you feel that the Palio cigar cutter you purchased has lost it's ability to deliver a quality cut, assuming it has only been used for it's intended purpose (cigar preparation), at anytime during it's life of use. Simply return it to ANY Palio cigar cutter vendor for a replacement. No questions asked! On vacation in another country or state? If there's a Palio vendor near where you're staying, take it there and get a new one. If ANY vendor does not recognize this warranty, please e-mail us info@paliocutters.com and let us know. Lastly, if there is no vendor near someone, they can always return it to BOTL, LLC directly.

Should anyone ever have a question concerning the above, please do not hesitate to contact BOTL, as we would welcome the opportunity to address ANY problem one of our customers has or a prospective new customer might want to discuss.

[Paint]

Would like to have one the Xikar is getting old,need some newness with my cutter

[Nimbus]

is wonderful...:ss

[havana_lover]

FYI and for those you know who may not be aware:

We at Palio cigar cutter don't take our slogan "A cut above" lightly, we live by it and think our warranty should epitomize it, so it's as simple as it gets! If you feel that the Palio cigar cutter you purchased has lost it's ability to deliver a quality cut, assuming it has only been used for it's intended purpose (cigar preparation), at anytime during it's life of use. Simply return it to ANY Palio cigar cutter vendor for a replacement. No questions asked! On vacation in another country or state? If there's a Palio vendor near where you're staying, take it there and get a new one. If ANY vendor does not recognize this warranty, please e-mail us info@paliocutters.com and let us know. Lastly, if there is no vendor near someone, they can always return it to BOTL, LLC directly.

Should anyone ever have a question concerning the above, please do not hesitate to contact BOTL, as we would welcome the opportunity to address ANY problem one of our customers has or a prospective new customer might want to discuss.


Now that is standing behind your product.. :ss

Wish you had some more stores that carry your cutter here in Germany :rolleyes:

I really need to get my hands on one..

[OpusEx]

Wish you had some more stores that carry your cutter here in Germany :rolleyes:

I really need to get my hands on one..

We're working on it and the European community should see more of our products in the coming year, though there are some who carry it now. I'm also going to get over there in the not too far off future and make you take me golfing! :D

[WyGuy]

Just ordered a Palio with the burl wood finish, can't wait til it gets here!

[shaggy]

palios suck....:r



actually the xikar is way cooler but the palio works better....so 6 of one,,half dozen of the other

[havana_lover]

We're working on it and the European community should see more of our products in the coming year, though there are some who carry it now. I'm also going to get over there in the not too far off future and make you take me golfing! :D

perfect, tell me in advance so I can get things ready.. :D

[vicvitola]

Not a Palio fan.

If I'm not using a punch, I cut with one of these.

1161

[Langod]

Well, after posting in and getting responses in this thread, I put a Xikar and a Palio on my Christmas wish list, and ended up with the Palio from my wife.

It's very nice. Having never used anything better than the $2 plastic guillotines (or my teeth), I was very surprised at the fantastically smooth and crush-free cut I got the first time I used it.

Quick newb review:
Pros: easy to use, VERY sharp, good size in the hand. It has a detent to help keep it closed in your pocket and a slight concave contour on one side to act as a cigar rest.
Cons: still LOOKS like a cheap plastic cutter. The Xikar form factor is more pocket friendly.

I'm definitely impressed. Recommended.