Palio Concerns - - Page 2

07-18-2011, 10:22 AM

If I open mine too fast I can get it to jump it's stops and come apart. I have done this a couple of times in the past five years but I just put it back together and open it less energetically afterwards. It's cut hundreds of cigars and still cuts perfectly.

cajun · 07-18-2011, 10:43 AM

Must be unlucky. I would send it in as you said you would. Better luck with the next one. Never had a bit of problems with mine but its only 3 months old.

Tbagley · 07-18-2011, 12:56 PM

Anything and everything can give up the ghost on rare moments.

TBone · 07-18-2011, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Stevez, you and Tbone are the only two BOTLs that I have ever heard this with. Tbone went through five Palios. I have had the same one for over 2.5 years with no issues at all.

Steve, Mac is right and I have another that needs to go back because it shreds and not cuts the cigar...

icehog3 · 07-18-2011, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by STEVE S

I'v been using my Palio for 5 years, and have had no problems. One of my freinds has been using his for 19 years, and it is still going strong. Please send it back and hopefully #3 is the charm.

Wow, I had no idea Palio has been around for 19 years.

J0eybb · 07-18-2011, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Wow, I had no idea Palio has been around for 19 years.

Maybe he meant 90

icehog3 · 07-18-2011, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by J0eybb

Maybe he meant 90

J0eybb · 07-18-2011, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Going to need more foil.

Dunkel · 07-18-2011, 02:39 PM

I had mine for about a year and a half. It got dull and wouldn't cut right. I sent it back and got a new one. All is good.

Eleven · 07-18-2011, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BC-Axeman

If I open mine too fast I can get it to jump it's stops and come apart. I have done this a couple of times in the past five years but I just put it back together and open it less energetically afterwards. It's cut hundreds of cigars and still cuts perfectly.

Same thing happens with mine.

Shadow · 07-19-2011, 01:00 PM

I've had three and only had problem with one: when the freakin' airline lost my luggage when I went to Vegas several years ago and my Palio was in the luggage.

Went through Palio withdrawal for the entire week I was there. As soon as I got home ordered a replacement.

awsmith4 · 07-19-2011, 01:20 PM

I have seen one come completely apart and the blades separate from the housing. This was caused by the cutter running through the dryer and the temps getting so hot that the glue that holds the blades released its bond.

Other than user error, I have yet to have any other issues

CigarNut · 07-19-2011, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by awsmith4

I have seen one come completely apart and the blades separate from the housing. This was caused by the cutter running through the dryer and the temps getting so hot that the glue that holds the blades released its bond.

Other than user error, I have yet to have any other issues

I'd call that "user error"

07-19-2011, 01:46 PM

I have one Palio that only pinches my cigars now and breaks the head. I have one that comes apart and the blades fall out, but it does go back together again and cuts well. I'll bring them into a shop eventually; I just haven't gotten around to it yet.

I have a Xikar xi? that broke a spring and an mtx where the bottle opener bent while opening a bottle. I sent those in eventually and got them replaced.

Stuff breaks and gets dull. I'm glad both Xikar and Palio have guarantees like they do. All in all, I prefer the cut on my Xikar better though.

AlohaStyle · 07-19-2011, 01:50 PM

Sorry to hear you are having problems. I've used mine for 2 years with no issues.

With that said, what is the proper way to clean/maintain them? I remember reading about it a long time ago, but don't remember the proper way. Do you guys lubricate them and if so, what do you use?

07-19-2011, 02:02 PM

I've had mine for 4 years and I've never had an issue with it. It's my favorite cutter, although I use a pair of Davidoff scissors when I'm at the house. The Palio is in my Max Benjamin bag.

massphatness · 07-19-2011, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mariogolbee

I have one Palio that only pinches my cigars now and breaks the head. I have one that comes apart and the blades fall out, but it does go back together again and cuts well. I'll bring them into a shop eventually; I just haven't gotten around to it yet.

I have a Xikar xi? that broke a spring and an mtx where the bottle opener bent while opening a bottle. I sent those in eventually and got them replaced.

Stuff breaks and gets dull. I'm glad both Xikar and Palio have guarantees like they do. All in all, I prefer the cut on my Xikar better though.

Mario - your issues have more to do with your gargantuan thumbs than a specific issue with the product.

Just sayin, bro.

Stevez · 07-19-2011, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by massphatness

Mario - your issues have more to do with your gargantuan thumbs than a specific issue with the product.

Just sayin, bro.

Damn, that may be the answer after all! I too have massive thumbs. Seriously, thanks for all the feedback and I'm going to ship it back this weekend. Steve

07-19-2011, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by massphatness

Mario - your issues have more to do with your gargantuan thumbs than a specific issue with the product.

Just sayin, bro.

There is some truth in there I'm sure.

jwintosh · 07-19-2011, 04:49 PM

my dog chewed up my carbon fiber. that was the only problem i've experienced!! haha.

07-18-2011, 10:22 AM	#21
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Palio Concerns - If I open mine too fast I can get it to jump it's stops and come apart. I have done this a couple of times in the past five years but I just put it back together and open it less energetically afterwards. It's cut hundreds of cigars and still cuts perfectly.

07-18-2011, 10:43 AM	#22
cajun Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: David Location: Basile, Louisiana Posts: 19 Trading: (0)	Re: Palio Concerns - Must be unlucky. I would send it in as you said you would. Better luck with the next one. Never had a bit of problems with mine but its only 3 months old.

07-18-2011, 12:56 PM	#23
Tbagley Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: Tom Location: South FL Posts: 116 Trading: (0)	Re: Palio Concerns - Anything and everything can give up the ghost on rare moments.

07-18-2011, 02:39 PM	#29
Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	Re: Palio Concerns - I had mine for about a year and a half. It got dull and wouldn't cut right. I sent it back and got a new one. All is good. __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol

07-19-2011, 01:00 PM	#31
Shadow Who knows what evil lurks Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Martinsburg, WV USA Posts: 124 Trading: (0)	Re: Palio Concerns - I've had three and only had problem with one: when the freakin' airline lost my luggage when I went to Vegas several years ago and my Palio was in the luggage. Went through Palio withdrawal for the entire week I was there. As soon as I got home ordered a replacement. __________________ The Churchill Society

07-19-2011, 01:20 PM	#32
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: Palio Concerns - I have seen one come completely apart and the blades separate from the housing. This was caused by the cutter running through the dryer and the temps getting so hot that the glue that holds the blades released its bond. Other than user error, I have yet to have any other issues __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops

07-19-2011, 01:46 PM	#34
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Palio Concerns - I have one Palio that only pinches my cigars now and breaks the head. I have one that comes apart and the blades fall out, but it does go back together again and cuts well. I'll bring them into a shop eventually; I just haven't gotten around to it yet. I have a Xikar xi? that broke a spring and an mtx where the bottle opener bent while opening a bottle. I sent those in eventually and got them replaced. Stuff breaks and gets dull. I'm glad both Xikar and Palio have guarantees like they do. All in all, I prefer the cut on my Xikar better though.

07-19-2011, 01:50 PM	#35
AlohaStyle Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: WA Posts: 1,168 Trading: (40)	Re: Palio Concerns - Sorry to hear you are having problems. I've used mine for 2 years with no issues. With that said, what is the proper way to clean/maintain them? I remember reading about it a long time ago, but don't remember the proper way. Do you guys lubricate them and if so, what do you use?

07-19-2011, 02:02 PM	#36
CigarDoc Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Palio Concerns - I've had mine for 4 years and I've never had an issue with it. It's my favorite cutter, although I use a pair of Davidoff scissors when I'm at the house. The Palio is in my Max Benjamin bag.

07-19-2011, 04:49 PM	#40
jwintosh i have a confirmation #!! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Jeffrey Location: San Diego Posts: 1,239 Trading: (15)	Re: Palio Concerns - my dog chewed up my carbon fiber. that was the only problem i've experienced!! haha. __________________ Surf's Up!