Is there really a difference?

[TheRiddick]

Although not a specific choice in the poll, Xicar Multi-tool is by far the best cutter out there, main reason I voted for Xikar.

I've used Palios and Xikars ever since they showed up on the market, gifted some away, and only recently was talked into buying a Multi-tool. There is no substitute: compact, as sharp as anything out there, much better and precise control of just how much to slice off and also comes with a number of really useful tools including one that allows you to nub a cigar down to nothing. Folds flat and takes up less room than either the "regular" Xikar or Palio. All of this for less money than Palio.