Re: Is a Xikar really worth it?
 

I have both, the Black Palio and the Xikar xi2. I think the Palio is better constructed and has a much smoother action. My Xikar sticks a bit ever after being refurbished.

That being said it's not really an apples to apples with the Xi2 since the Palio was $40 and the Xikar was like $21 or $22. If I had one of those really nice ones I might feel differently.

Re: Is a Xikar really worth it?
 

Been using my

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/pictur...pictureid=3466

for quite a while now. I gotta wonder, with all of the different sticks i've cut with it... HOW THE **** DO YOU STICK YOUR FINGER INTO THAT CUTTER INSTEAD OF THE **** CIGAR?!

:r:r:r:r

Re: Is a Xikar really worth it?
 

Gives new meaning to the phrase "takin' it to the hole". :D

Re: Is a Xikar really worth it?
 

I have the same cutter.

He must have been using his finger as a guide to where he wanted to cut his cigar.

Re: Is a Xikar really worth it?
 

I have both and like them both. Most of the times I punch. If I am in my truck and cut I use the Palio 'cause that's where it stays. If I am in the Gator Cave and cut I use a Xikar 'cause that is where it stays.

The Palio does cut a tad smoother, but they both do a fine job!!

Re: Is a Xikar really worth it?
 

Not entirely true, all the B&M's around me at least offer free of charge, in-store, no questions asked replacement of Xikars. I am not sure if B&M's in other states offer this but the ones near Dallas do! :2

Re: Is a Xikar really worth it?
 

Point taken.

Being a die-hard Palio user, I am unfamiliar with how Xikar returns are handled. I was responding to the post that mentioned a cost associated with sending it in via mail.

What I do know is that any Palio retailer anywhere will swap one out at no charge.

Re: Is a Xikar really worth it?
 

All official retailers are instructed to give them a new replacement in-store as a part of the unconditional lifetime guarantee. I understand Palio does the same. So, imo, you can't go wrong with either and it will come down to personal preference. I say buy them both! :D And try to have a Havana cutter. ;)

Re: Is a Xikar really worth it?
 

Palio and Xikar user since mid '90s. Last year bought Xikar Multitool, makes every other cutter obsolete, IMO, very compact, extremely sharp and cuts any RG cigar to boot. Seen them at $30 or so online.

Re: Is a Xikar really worth it?
 

I have both a Palio and Xikar and the Palio is my everyday cutter...the Xikar I keep in my locker at my B&M...in case I forget to bring my Palio with me...

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I have no complaints about my Xikar. I have the Rosewood Xi something or other. No complaints here. Plus you can't beat a lifetime warranty.

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Goofin' with the camera...

http://m-mason.smugmug.com/Miscellan...44_5ajeT-L.jpg

-Roland.

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...and more goofin' with da camera...

http://m-mason.smugmug.com/Miscellan...39_rT2Jc-L.jpg

-Roland.

Re: Is a Xikar really worth it?
 

...just one more and I'm done...

http://m-mason.smugmug.com/Miscellan...83_mDhjL-L.jpg

-Roland.

Re: Is a Xikar really worth it?
 

Well maybe I will have to spring for a Palio soon.:tu

Re: Is a Xikar really worth it?
 

Got the new CI catalog yesterday with a bunch of deals on Colibri cutters similar in design to the Xi2. Two questions:
1. Does Xikar own a patent on the Xi2's design?
2. How does Colibri's warranty/CS stack up against Palio and Xikar?
I still think Palio should introduce a metal version of their cutter. Titanium, maybe... :dr
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Re: Is a Xikar really worth it?
 

Thanks for the pics Roland

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They're out of business.;s

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And now they're back in business but I don't know about their warranty situation.:confused:

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I really really really like mine. But prior to, I was using cheapie 2 dollar cutters from my local B&M

Re: Is a Xikar really worth it?
 

http://m-mason.smugmug.com/Miscellan...G9xdq-XL-1.jpg

http://m-mason.smugmug.com/Miscellan...JeRFe-XL-1.jpg

-Roland.

Re: Is a Xikar really worth it?
 

I love my Xi and slim cutters and lighters.I haven't cut a cigar with the palio but i have held one but it was just not for me.

Re: Is a Xikar really worth it?
 

Real men use their teeth.

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I think the warranty is what makes them worth it I had a problem with my lighter brought it to the store they swapped it out no questions asked. I have a xikar cutter as well.

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The rivet fell out of my Xikar about 5 months after I had it. It had cut maybe 10 cigars. I sent it back, about two weeks after receiving the thing the spring broke in two. I don't think I'll be spending another 5 bucks to send it back, my Palio is working quite nicely. =)

Chris

Re: Is a Xikar really worth it?
 

While on the subject, does Palio have a lifetime warranty like Xikar?

I have two xikar Xi's, and 1 of them was a little older, and needed a sharpening, so i sent it in, and 8 days after i sent it, it came back, and it looks as new as the day i bought it.. Cant beat service like that.

I remember i was in the same predicament years ago (not wanting to spend on a cutter), but as soon as i did, i was kicking myself for not doing it sooner..

Re: Is a Xikar really worth it?
 

Yes!:tu

Re: Is a Xikar really worth it?
 

Xikar scissors are fantastic. I much prefer them to the regular Xikar cutters, although those are nice too. I just prefer scissors - cleaner, easier, a better cut.

SAK scissors are great as well.

Re: Is a Xikar really worth it?
 

Yup, think it has been mentioned about 15 times in this thread. :)

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Thank you Admiral Douche Bag :ss

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Just earning my name! ;) :r

Re: Is a Xikar really worth it?
 

:salute::salute::salute::salute::salute:

Re: Is a Xikar really worth it?
 

using cheap unbranded cutter with no complain... :)
maybe someday...
who knows...

Re: Is a Xikar really worth it?
 

I fondled another BOTL's Palio at a HERF recently. I think that purchase is in my near future. It's real nice!

Re: Is a Xikar really worth it?
 

This is really something that you should have kept to yourself -- or between you and the BOTL!

Fondling a BOTL's Palio is very intimate! :2



:D

Re: Is a Xikar really worth it?
 

You make it sound so duuuurty!:r

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:tpd: Best at any price IMHO

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The problem with the cheap cutters is that they cut well for the first few cigars, but the blades dull quickly, and you end up with bad cuts. That is why they are cheap cutters...

It's better to spend some money on a premium cutter (Xikar, Palio, etc.) and not have to worry about ripping up a cigar when you cut it.

Re: Is a Xikar really worth it?
 

I was gifted a second cutter a few months ago from a BOTL (here I think?) but the cutter was dull...very dull.

I sent it in to Xikar to be re-sharpened and today arrived a brand new Cutter!

GREAT customer service and completely unexpected.

Re: Is a Xikar really worth it?
 

I have a Xikar and have never been happy with the performance, looks great and feels great but does not cut great. Wife gave it to me for Christmas a couple of years ago so got to use it.

Re: Is a Xikar really worth it?
 

I went the Xikar route and wish I would have gone Palio. They will fix dull ones I have just been too lazy to send it in. My problem with one of my two hasn't been dull blades, it has been getting it to open like it should, sticks bad.

They will fix it or replace it though, I just know if I had to do it over again I would do Palio.

Re: Is a Xikar really worth it?
 

I second the Palio

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I have 2 Xikars and I recently got a Colibri Slyce. I really love my Slyce and it works great and gives me a clean cut. I have used it on @30 cigars and it is still razor sharp. I know CI is picking them up and there is another style that comes for $1 when you buy some boxes.

Re: Is a Xikar really worth it?
 

Just received my carbon fiber Palio.... very happy.

Too many cigars have been cut poorly with my cheap cutters in the past. I think it is totally worth buying.... Xikar is great too, but the Palio is fantastic.

Re: Is a Xikar really worth it?
 

I've used an Xikar for many years, I have no complaints thus far! Their customer service is second to none. But, with that being said, I have also used a Palio and think it has a phenomenal cut. Maybe one day I'll buy one but for now I'm a Xikar man. I guess this will continue to be an ongoing hot topic for cigar hobbyist IMHO.


Chris.....