Ok, I need a real cutter...Xikar or Palio? - Page 3

pektel · 10-12-2012, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jjirons69

I was hoping for a poll.

That's what she said.

Brlesq · 10-12-2012, 07:03 AM

I have both, both work just fine, but I like the way the Xikar functions better (I am less likely to take off a finger tip or get my skin pinched!)

Fuzzy · 10-12-2012, 07:32 AM

Might as well get both and maybe add a punc and CC Perfecto to the order, too. The accessory slope can be as slippery as any other slope.

10-12-2012, 03:49 PM

I prefer the aesthetics of the XiKar but the Palio is so much easier to use and handier.

dozer · 10-13-2012, 03:03 PM

Bought a Palio and have been very pleased.

Frodo · 10-13-2012, 04:23 PM

I have and use both and although they feel different in the hand, both do the job equally well. I think this is a money issue. If money is really tight, get the Xi2 with the plastic housing - about $5 less than the Palio. If you have the money, a cheap Xi3 does just as good a job as the Palio with a slightly bigger RG (max 56Rg vs Max 54 for the Palio). A Palio sits in the middle of these two costs and (most importantly) feels different in your hand from the Xikars.

If I had to do it again, I would have bought a cheap Xi3 but you can't loose with either.

oooo35980 · 10-13-2012, 04:30 PM

I like my Xikar, if you have a good b&m near you and it breaks, or your son tries to cut through a steel bolt with it. They will just swap it for you and do the paperwork to send back your old one. YMMV of course.

OpusEx · 10-13-2012, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BlindedByScience

One bit of advice I'll offer is no matter what you have for a cutter, you need to clean them every so often. I picked up a pack of alcohol wipes at the pharmacy and they are "the bomb" for this job. What happens is that over time, tobacco oils coat the blades and cutting surfaces, making them appear dull and providing a lousy cut. Clean, either of these cutters should last more than a lifetime, but dirty, neither will do the job satisfactorily.

Cheers - B.B.S.

From your mouth to everyones ears! We have a "Use & Care" section on the Palio website addressing this very thing.

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Originally Posted by poker

I own & use Palios. But then again, I know the owner & he shows up at my house every now & then and I dont wanna piss him off

Now you could never piss me off sir

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Originally Posted by 68TriShield

Mike,Palio is owned by a member and brother many of us know personally.

Your satisfaction with his product will be complete.Period.

Thanks Dave

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Originally Posted by oooo35980

I like my Xikar, if you have a good b&m near you and it breaks, or your son tries to cut through a steel bolt with it. They will just swap it for you and do the paperwork to send back your old one. YMMV of course.

We at BOTL, LLC offer the same exact thing and in fact have personally called B&M's to make sure that they knew a Palio customer was going to be coming in and that they were to swap out that persons cutter no questions asked. Once we even had a person who was on vacation go into a shop near where they were staying and made sure to send the version of their cutter to the store, so it was waiting for them.

Lastly, the question in the original post is often asked and to be honest most of the time I see responses that generally say they prefer xikar mostly due to aesthetics.

Though we would never sacrifice any part of what the Palio cutter does for some aesthetic value...

A little teaser for the folks as to what we're working on, thank you all for your support!

BHalbrooks · 10-13-2012, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by OpusEx

From your mouth to everyones ears! We have a "Use & Care" section on the Palio website addressing this very thing.

Now you could never piss me off sir

Thanks Dave

We at BOTL, LLC offer the same exact thing and in fact have personally called B&M's to make sure that they knew a Palio customer was going to be coming in and that they were to swap out that persons cutter no questions asked. Once we even had a person who was on vacation go into a shop near where they were staying and made sure to send the version of their cutter to the store, so it was waiting for them.

Lastly, the question in the original post is often asked and to be honest most of the time I see responses that generally say they prefer xikar mostly due to aesthetics.

Though we would never sacrifice any part of what the Palio cutter does for some aesthetic value...

A little teaser for the folks as to what we're working on, thank you all for your support!

Based on all of this, and to boot you're a CA member, I'm gonna pick up a Palio.

Catfish · 10-13-2012, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BHalbrooks

Based on all of this, and to boot you're a CA member, I'm gonna pick up a Palio.

Soon as I see a stainless one, i'm all over that.

EricF · 10-13-2012, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Catfish

Soon as I see a stainless one, i'm all over that.

Me Too!!!

Zane · 10-13-2012, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Catfish

Soon as I see a stainless one, i'm all over that.

Ditto!

kelmac07 · 10-13-2012, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Catfish

Soon as I see a stainless one, i'm all over that.

X2

icehog3 · 10-13-2012, 05:51 PM

I have seen the future...and the future is Palio.

OpusEx · 10-13-2012, 06:09 PM

I'd like to add that we're very proud around here to say that of the two cutters referred to in this post, only one is made completely in the USA of 100% American made components.

bobarian · 10-13-2012, 06:40 PM

Ooooooh, shiny!

lenguamor · 10-13-2012, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

Ooooooh, shiny!

I admit it...I'm a bit hard.

icehog3 · 10-13-2012, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

Ooooooh, shiny!

No brainer....looks like I will be a 4 Palio Man.

pnoon · 10-13-2012, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by OpusEx

I'd like to add that we're very proud around here to say that of the two cutters referred to in this post, only one is made completely in the USA of 100% American made components.

Palió - A cut above.

cjhalbrooks · 10-13-2012, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by OpusEx

I'd like to add that we're very proud around here to say that of the two cutters referred to in this post, only one is made completely in the USA of 100% American made components.

This alone is the reason I am getting one

10-12-2012, 07:03 AM	#2
Brlesq Carpe cigar! Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Bruce Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,026 Trading: (17)	Re: Ok, I need a real cutter...Xikar or Palio? I have both, both work just fine, but I like the way the Xikar functions better (I am less likely to take off a finger tip or get my skin pinched!) __________________ Hey! How come "Habana" is written on here with a Sharpie ?!?

10-12-2012, 07:32 AM	#3
Fuzzy True Derelict Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Bruce Location: SE Florida Swamps Posts: 21 Trading: (0)	Re: Ok, I need a real cutter...Xikar or Palio? Might as well get both and maybe add a punc and CC Perfecto to the order, too. The accessory slope can be as slippery as any other slope.

10-12-2012, 03:49 PM	#4
greytowhite Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ok, I need a real cutter...Xikar or Palio? I prefer the aesthetics of the XiKar but the Palio is so much easier to use and handier.

10-13-2012, 03:03 PM	#5
dozer Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Justin Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 54 Trading: (4)	Re: Ok, I need a real cutter...Xikar or Palio? Bought a Palio and have been very pleased.

10-13-2012, 04:23 PM	#6
Frodo Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 410 Trading: (4)	Re: Ok, I need a real cutter...Xikar or Palio? I have and use both and although they feel different in the hand, both do the job equally well. I think this is a money issue. If money is really tight, get the Xi2 with the plastic housing - about $5 less than the Palio. If you have the money, a cheap Xi3 does just as good a job as the Palio with a slightly bigger RG (max 56Rg vs Max 54 for the Palio). A Palio sits in the middle of these two costs and (most importantly) feels different in your hand from the Xikars. If I had to do it again, I would have bought a cheap Xi3 but you can't loose with either.

10-13-2012, 04:30 PM	#7
oooo35980 Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Isaiah Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 569 Trading: (3)	Re: Ok, I need a real cutter...Xikar or Palio? I like my Xikar, if you have a good b&m near you and it breaks, or your son tries to cut through a steel bolt with it. They will just swap it for you and do the paperwork to send back your old one. YMMV of course.

10-13-2012, 05:51 PM	#14
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,786 Trading: (60)	Re: Ok, I need a real cutter...Xikar or Palio? I have seen the future...and the future is Palio. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

10-13-2012, 06:09 PM	#15
OpusEx Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 431 Trading: (9)	Re: Ok, I need a real cutter...Xikar or Palio? I'd like to add that we're very proud around here to say that of the two cutters referred to in this post, only one is made completely in the USA of 100% American made components.

10-13-2012, 06:40 PM	#16
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Ok, I need a real cutter...Xikar or Palio? Ooooooh, shiny!