Xikar Xi3 or Palio cutter?

[Sonic04GT]

I've been using a plastic Cuban Crafters Perfect Cutter and while it cuts decent I've been wanting to upgrade. Which would you recommend?

[icehog3]

I have both, and use the Palio 90%+ of the time.

[Zeuceone]

i only have the Xikar and use 100% or the time. Thats if im not using my X8.

[icehog3]

i only have the Xikar and use 100% or the time. Thats if im not using my X8.

You use it 100% of the time, 80% of the time. :)

[lenguamor]

I have two Palios and that's all I use. I had a Xikar but it pinched my hands a couple times and that pissed me off, so it's gone.

[bobarian]

I own three Palio's and love them. I've owned a couple of Xikar's but I did not like the cut, but I do like their mechanism. :2

[mithrilG60]

My Palio is the only cutter I use, but I also only use a cutter on torpedoes and other shaped cigars. For all flat capped cigars I prefer a punch.

[pnoon]

Palio for me.

[Blak Smyth]

I have neither but have used both and prefer the Palio on performance, although I think the Xikar is better looking.

[kelmac07]

Palio

[Moose6026]

Big fan of my Palio, it was a gift from DPD6030

[mase]

You use it 100% of the time, 80% of the time. :)

From Anchorman on Sekks Panther cologne: 60% of the time, it works every time.

[CigarGuy88]

Xikar Xi3 here.... Have the carbon fiber model and I just love the look of it.... I have 3 other xikars lying around here somewhere too.... and a Palio..... I should probably find those

[CigarNut]

Both are good -- you can't go wrong with either one (or both).

[tsolomon]

I have both and use the Palio most of the time. I only use my Xi2 when I can't find the Palio. I occasionally use the Xikar V cutter for small RG cigars and MTX multi tool when I have the time and good lighting. :2

[Buckeye Jack]

Bought my first Palio and Xikar about 8 or 9 years ago I think and I've cut maybe 12 cigars with the xikar.......thousands with the Palio :tu

[Zanaspus]

Another vote for Palio.

[GreekGodX]

Palio fo sho

[Blak Smyth]

Should have made this a poll thread:tu

[MurphysLaw]

I've had both, and I prefer the Palio. I'll be buying a second Palio very soon.

[Blak Smyth]

I lost count but I beileve it is 12-2 in favor of the Palio!

[DennisP]

Palio is better than Xi3, but I like the X8 the best.

[Sonic04GT]

Wow, thanks for all of the responses! Looks like its going to be a Palio haha maybe a xikar later down the line.

[ApexAZ]

I like my palio a lot. I've used xikars too and they work well also.

[theonlybear4CORT]

Don't forget the xikar slim, I keep that in my wallet. Best damn cutter I have used.

[DMK]

I have the Xikar Xi3 Tech, and I love it. Don't have a Palio, but I think it will be a soon purchase.

[DTM]

Was just gifted a Xikar. Have used it several times, its good, but my Palio just seems all around better.

[celtic250]

I have 2 Xi3's and love them both. I just purchased my dad a Palio for Christmas and believe I will be purchasing one for myself soon.

[Pat1075]

Xi3 I tried the palio and didn't care for it

[Bill86]

Punch or MTX scissors.

[lbowles2]

Both are good -- you can't go wrong with either one (or both).

What he said. I've had both and preferred the Xi3 but there isn't anything wrong with the Palio. They are both great cutters. The Xikar X8 is another to look at... very nice cutter and a bit less expensive.

[OpusEx]

Both are good -- you can't go wrong with either one (or both).

Only ONE is made completely in the U.S.A :D

[darkninja67]

Had a Palio burlwood and was happy with it for the most part. Was not too smooth in it's action though. Got a Xikar Xi3 carbon and it screams quality. Use the Xikar 100% of the time now.

[darkleeroy]

I have both, I prefer using the Xikar. I can't complain about the cut of either though.

[hapi]

I have palio and xikar. xikar beautiful. palio not so much.

[icehog3]

I have both.... Use the Palio, as even if the XiKar looks nice, the Palio cuts nice.

[ApexAZ]

After owning my palio for a while now, I feel like it doesn't cut as well as the xikars I've used, which to be fair, hasn't been much since I don't own both. It seems like my palio went dull fast. It could very much be user error though. It did seem sharper when I first got it.

[TJtorpedo]

I had one of the first plastic Xikars as my first "real" cutter (the Xi1?). it was ok, but I swtiched over soon after to a Palio and never looked back...

[Islayphile]

I have both.... Use the Palio, as even if the XiKar looks nice, the Palio cuts nice.

Yes sir...Xikar looks cool but the Palio is a fine tool that does it's job perfectly.

Well over 1,000 cigars cut and the blades are just as sharp as when it was new.

[Sonic04GT]

Guess this thread got bumped again haha I ended up getting the Palio.

http://www.lolzilla.net/images/7855664.jpg

[ApexAZ]

Guess this thread got bumped again haha I ended up getting the Palio.

http://www.lolzilla.net/images/7855664.jpg

That's a great photo, Chris. Looks like it belongs in an ad. Great job with the lighting and exposure.

[Sonic04GT]

That's a great photo, Chris. Looks like it belongs in an ad. Great job with the lighting and exposure.

You're never going to believe I took that with my iPhone :r

Took a little bit of playing around with lighting angles and focus but that was about it.

[ApexAZ]

It's a nice shot and just goes to show that any camera can produce interesting photos :)

[Sonic04GT]

It's a nice shot and just goes to show that any camera can produce interesting photos :)

Thanks :) That is very true.

[maconusmile]

Geez.. I have been eye balling Palio's for quite awhile. I used the cheap plastic cutters for years, then upgraded to a Xikar. That is all I have used for quite some time now, but since reading this thread I think I am gonna have to break down and buy a Palio. You guys sure do know how to get in my wallet lol...

[icehog3]

Yes sir...Xikar looks cool but the Palio is a fine tool that does it's job perfectly.

Well over 1,000 cigars cut and the blades are just as sharp as when it was new.

:tu

[WeekendSmoker]

My Xikar just stopped working - the spring or whatever it is inside no longer pushes the blades out.
Any suggestions?
WeekendSmoker

[kelmac07]

My Xikar just stopped working - the spring or whatever it is inside no longer pushes the blades out.
Any suggestions?
WeekendSmoker

Send it back or take to where you bought it...they carry a lifetime warranty.

[WeekendSmoker]

Good point - completely forgot about that!
I don't remember where I got it (I have a few Xikars and only one Palio) but I'll contact them and see what happens.

Rgds
WeekendSmoker

[joeobx]

I have a Palio and X8.....Use the x8 99% of the time.

[WeekendSmoker]

I use(d) the Xikar simply because thye are always on top of my humis.... I don't like the blade thickness though because when your cigar is a bit on the dry side it can crack the wrapper a bit as it slices through. I think that generally the thinner the cutting blade is the better.
Rgds
WeekendSmoker

[falconman515]

Geez.. I have been eye balling Palio's for quite awhile. I used the cheap plastic cutters for years, then upgraded to a Xikar. That is all I have used for quite some time now, but since reading this thread I think I am gonna have to break down and buy a Palio. You guys sure do know how to get in my wallet lol...

Yep ... was in the Puff Chat and EVERYBODY said Palio hands down! I have had the Xikar Xi1 for a couple months and though it looked cool I wasnt a fan of large blades and the way you kind of had to palm it to cut instead of the regular old school thumb and middle finger action, plus I have read the Xikars are a bit rough when cutting the cap due the large blades and I have had a couple wrappers come apart after a cut which made me not to happy when trying to smoke and pull the wrapper apart even more..

I have since sold the Xikar on the forum to another brother and ordered the Palio Carbon Fiber from CBID for $32 shipped ... it will arrive this coming Thursday!

Hope I made the right choice ... if not it gives me a reason to use the palio as my car / travel cutter and search for something new.

It seems though after hearing everybody rave in the chat and this thread plus many other threads about this .... that the Palio is the clear cut choice for cutter among 2/3 of users if not more!

I will let you know what I think after it arrives. :tu

[Tbagley]

Ok, who's got the skinny on the best deal on a Palio original or carbon fiber cutter?

[emopunker2004]

most likely cbid or one of the daily deal sites

[Tbagley]

emo, thanks but I just rather buy one out right compared to the auction bidding war!

[pnoon]

Cigar Solutions is a good choice. RonC is a member here.
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[Da Klugs]

Was a Xikar user converted to Palio 7 years ago. Palio is much easier to get a quality cut with.

But... If you are skilled with the xikar, I always preferred the cut they can make, its just a little different/more rounded vs the crisp straight cut of the palio. Then again, pretty easy to F it up with the Xiker.. thus my conversion.

[BlindedByScience]

I have and use both. They are both high quality cutters and IMHO it's more personal preference than anything else. If you do the "score and lift" end cap removal method, the Xikar wins, hands down. If you are going for the straight cut, the Palio seems a little better. JMHO, YMMV, BBQ, Etc....

[dwoodward]

I don't have a Palio, but I have a X8, I like it a lot. Probably wont ever use a Palio unless it's gifted to me, the X8 works great for my needs.

[Tbagley]

pnoon, thanks for the heads up! I'll have to give Ron a call as it seems they may not be in stock. Being gifted is something I've always worked towards but never came easy and have never expected to happen!

[emopunker2004]

i'd like to read a comparison/review from someone on here who owns and uses a palio and xikar x8.

[Fia]

I don't have a Palio, but I have a X8, I like it a lot. Probably wont ever use a Palio unless it's gifted to me, the X8 works great for my needs.

Use my X8 daily! :tu

[bobarian]

I own an Xi8 and several Palio's but rarely use the Xikar. :sh

[theonlybear4CORT]

I just wish the palio didn't look so cheap :)

[pnoon]

I just wish the palio didn't look so cheap :)

Opinions vary.
I think the basic black Palio is simple and elegant in design.
:2

[theonlybear4CORT]

Opinions vary.
I think the basic black Palio is simple and elegant in design.
:2

I put the smiley face because I beleive someone posted that exact comment on this site,personally I like my xikar but the palio looks ok I just have never used one personally.

[pnoon]

I put the smiley face because I beleive someone posted that exact comment on this site,personally I like my xikar but the palio looks ok I just have never used one personally.
No worries, Mike.
:)

[theonlybear4CORT]

:D

[DennisP]

I think the Xi8 looks cheaper than the Palio, especially when comparing like color/designs. I think it cuts as well if not better though and is about half the price.

[theonlybear4CORT]

I used a Palio yesterday and I fully retract my previous statement.

[MrClean]

I really like my Palio, never had the chance to use a Xikar cutter.

[Islayphile]

I used a Palio yesterday and I fully retract my previous statement.

And another enters the fold

:ss

[thebayratt]

I love my Xi3 Titanium Nitrade cutter!!

Its way heavier than the "regular" metal gripped Xikars. I got a heck of deal on it, or I wouldn't have got it. At $90, its a little steep for my blood; but on a deal, yeh why not!?