Xikar Xi3 or Palio cutter?
 

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?

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

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

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

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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.

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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

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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.

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Palio for me.

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

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Palio

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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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Another vote for Palio.

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Palio fo sho

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Should have made this a poll thread:tu

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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Punch or MTX scissors.

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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.

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

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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.

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

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

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

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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.

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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...

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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.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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Thanks :) That is very true.

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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...

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:tu

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

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

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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

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