Cutter?

Krish the Fish · 08-19-2010, 12:07 AM

So, I know this is a common question, so I will preface with this: I have purchased a Xikar Xi Cutter, and a Palio, and loved the Palio to bits. Unfortunately, a week after I received it, I somehow lost my Palio & my ST Dupont Xtend while moving all my cigar stuff (on Sunday). Pretty much the most devastating loss (cigar-wise) I've received...

I still have my Xikar, and a Xikar 009 punch (which I adore). I also have another ST Dupont lighter on the way. However, I did enjoy my Palio for the time I had it, and hopefully it will show up before I move out of this apartment at the end of the month... My question is, should I buy another Palio, or should I go with a ST Dupont cutter? I really liked the Palio, but the finishes are very... plasticky. The ST Dupont cutters look phenomenal, and the red gloss finish that would match the lighter I purchased would look fantastic. But does the ST Dupont have a good cut, or will I inevitably go back to buying a Palio?

Thanks for reading through all of that. I appreciate any responses.

Krishna

awsmith4 · 08-19-2010, 12:21 AM

I have had many cutters and my Palios win hands done regardless of finish. Its all about functionality.

In my experience if you lose a Palio then order another the original will become jealous and reappear

warren G. · 08-19-2010, 12:23 AM

That's awful..I remember when I lost my Xikar cutter. I was pretty bump out. You order another xtend?

darkleeroy · 08-19-2010, 12:25 AM

Just make sure it's the double bladed st. dupont, if you want something flashy. Otherwise, I'd just go for the Palio.

bigdix · 08-19-2010, 01:11 AM

Palio, I'd rather have a cutter that works than a cutter that looks good. Besides, their customer service is amazing. If it breaks, you get a new one. NO questions!

bigliver · 08-19-2010, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by bigdix

Palio, I'd rather have a cutter that works than a cutter that looks good. Besides, their customer service is amazing. If it breaks, you get a new one. NO questions!

+1--just replace the Palio

Don Fernando · 08-19-2010, 02:16 AM

Go for the palio, much cheaper and way better than the Dupont cutter.

longknocker · 08-19-2010, 03:58 AM

Stay With Palio.

Parshooter · 08-19-2010, 06:16 AM

Palio all the way. Duponts are for those that like to show-off.

pnoon · 08-19-2010, 06:23 AM

Palio for me.

ucla695 · 08-19-2010, 06:40 AM

Can't go wrong with a Palio!

skullnrose · 08-19-2010, 06:48 AM

Although the Duponts look nice you can't beat the cut of a Palio.

junkinduck · 08-19-2010, 07:10 AM

Palio, wood burl wood looks less plastic.

Mugen910 · 08-19-2010, 08:15 AM

Palio or Xikar Multi-tool

I like the Xikar a bit more only because it folds neatly into my pocket.

KenyanSandBoa · 08-19-2010, 08:40 AM

Another vote for the Palio. I haven't found a cutter that I like better than that one.

jmsremax · 08-19-2010, 08:48 AM

I have a cuban crafters perfect cutter and I'm waiting for my palio to come in the mail

Krish the Fish · 08-19-2010, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by warren G.

That's awful..I remember when I lost my Xikar cutter. I was pretty bump out. You order another xtend?

Yeah... Actually I had ordered another one a long time ago, but it was backordered until now. And looks like the Palio wins out... Probably burl wood finish (I had the carbon fiber finish on my old one)... Maybe if I have money burning a hole in my pocket in a few weeks, I'll get the ST Dupont.

Thanks guys!

dwoodward · 08-19-2010, 10:28 AM

Heh... all you guys and your fancy cutters, I have had nothing but clean cuts since purchase with my $1 Guillotine Cutter. It's the first and only cutter I have ever owned.

Parshooter · 08-19-2010, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by dwoodward

Heh... all you guys and your fancy cutters, I have had nothing but clean cuts since purchase with my $1 Guillotine Cutter. It's the first and only cutter I have ever owned.

Get back to us when you've cut 10+ years worth of cigars with it

dwoodward · 08-19-2010, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parshooter

Get back to us when you've cut 10+ years worth of cigars with it

I still cannot justify getting a 50-60 dollar cutter when if this one happens to break, I can just go to my B&M and get another one for a buck.

08-19-2010, 12:07 AM	#1
Krish the Fish Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Krishna Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 164 Trading: (2)	Cutter? So, I know this is a common question, so I will preface with this: I have purchased a Xikar Xi Cutter, and a Palio, and loved the Palio to bits. Unfortunately, a week after I received it, I somehow lost my Palio & my ST Dupont Xtend while moving all my cigar stuff (on Sunday). Pretty much the most devastating loss (cigar-wise) I've received... I still have my Xikar, and a Xikar 009 punch (which I adore). I also have another ST Dupont lighter on the way. However, I did enjoy my Palio for the time I had it, and hopefully it will show up before I move out of this apartment at the end of the month... My question is, should I buy another Palio, or should I go with a ST Dupont cutter? I really liked the Palio, but the finishes are very... plasticky. The ST Dupont cutters look phenomenal, and the red gloss finish that would match the lighter I purchased would look fantastic. But does the ST Dupont have a good cut, or will I inevitably go back to buying a Palio? Thanks for reading through all of that. I appreciate any responses. Krishna

08-19-2010, 12:21 AM	#2
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: Cutter? I have had many cutters and my Palios win hands done regardless of finish. Its all about functionality. In my experience if you lose a Palio then order another the original will become jealous and reappear __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops

08-19-2010, 12:23 AM	#3
warren G. Also a WIS. Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Duy Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 209 Trading: (2)	Re: Cutter? That's awful..I remember when I lost my Xikar cutter. I was pretty bump out. You order another xtend? __________________ "After a truly good meal, an outstanding cigar is still the most satisfying after-dinner activity that doesn't involve two human beings."

08-19-2010, 12:25 AM	#4
darkleeroy Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Josh Location: Miami, FL Posts: 318 Trading: (0)	Re: Cutter? Just make sure it's the double bladed st. dupont, if you want something flashy. Otherwise, I'd just go for the Palio. __________________

08-19-2010, 01:11 AM	#5
bigdix Cigarmurai Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Dan Location: Oki Posts: 669 Trading: (1)	Re: Cutter? Palio, I'd rather have a cutter that works than a cutter that looks good. Besides, their customer service is amazing. If it breaks, you get a new one. NO questions! __________________ There's no secret handshake. There's an IQ prerequisite, but there's no secret handshake.

08-19-2010, 02:16 AM	#7
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: Cutter? Go for the palio, much cheaper and way better than the Dupont cutter. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

08-19-2010, 03:58 AM	#8
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,217 Trading: (82)	Re: Cutter? Stay With Palio.

08-19-2010, 06:16 AM	#9
Parshooter I'm a friend of Gary S Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Marc Location: St Somewhere Posts: 835 Trading: (2)	Re: Cutter? Palio all the way. Duponts are for those that like to show-off. __________________ I love chicks with FLBP.

08-19-2010, 06:23 AM	#10
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Cutter? Palio for me. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

08-19-2010, 06:40 AM	#11
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: Cutter? Can't go wrong with a Palio!

08-19-2010, 06:48 AM	#12
skullnrose Ashes,ashes,all fall down Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Scott Posts: 799 Trading: (16)	Re: Cutter? Although the Duponts look nice you can't beat the cut of a Palio. __________________

08-19-2010, 07:10 AM	#13
junkinduck Still Watching My Back Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Don Location: Chester, OH Posts: 170 Trading: (2)	Re: Cutter? Palio, wood burl wood looks less plastic.

08-19-2010, 08:15 AM	#14
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Cutter? Palio or Xikar Multi-tool I like the Xikar a bit more only because it folds neatly into my pocket. __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

08-19-2010, 08:40 AM	#15
KenyanSandBoa The Nightman Cometh... Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Jim Location: Massholia Posts: 1,463 Trading: (74)	Re: Cutter? Another vote for the Palio. I haven't found a cutter that I like better than that one. __________________ I hope you brought a change of clothes because your eyes are about to piss tears.

08-19-2010, 08:48 AM	#16
jmsremax Yet another Masshole Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Jon Location: MA Posts: 1,245 Trading: (19)	Re: Cutter? I have a cuban crafters perfect cutter and I'm waiting for my palio to come in the mail __________________ Stock/Finance banter

08-19-2010, 10:28 AM	#18
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: Cutter? Heh... all you guys and your fancy cutters, I have had nothing but clean cuts since purchase with my $1 Guillotine Cutter. It's the first and only cutter I have ever owned.