Which Palio do I get?!

Sonic04GT · 01-13-2012, 12:05 PM

Well I've been using this since I started smoking a few months ago. After my somewhat recent thread on Palio vs. Xikar I think it's time to finally pick up a Palio.

I jumped on that $40 for $20 StogieBoys Groupon, and had a $10 credit so essentially I get $40 for $10.

Conveniently, the Palio's are $40.

Sooo...

Or this for $50

I'm a very indecisive person.

Blak Smyth · 01-13-2012, 12:09 PM

I was gifted a C.C. cutter and it works great.
I was given a Palio for Xmas and it is just awesome.

FYI, you can find these much cheaper on Cbid, the buy now is $30 and you can get them sometimes for half that price at auction. I would use that $40 on something else and try to bid on one. Although I believe your color choices are limited on the auction route.

Sonic04GT · 01-13-2012, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

I was gifted a C.C. cutter and it works great.
I was given a Palio for Xmas and it is just awesome.

FYI, you can find these much cheaper on Cbid, the buy now is $30 and you can get them sometimes for half that price at auction. I would use that $40 on something else and try to bid on one. Although I believe your color choices are limited on the auction route.

I will do a little more looking around. I only really want a cutter and an ash tray. My 50ct humidors are fairly packed so I don't really want to get anymore cigars.

I stopped looking on Cbid because I don't buy many cigars, so I end up having to pay like $6 shipping on everything which comes out to average price on fivers, if not more.

I've seen them pop up on Cigar Sprint Sale but it has been a while. For a good price, I wouldn't be picky on color.

As far as the CC, it works well, but I don't like not having the capable to gauge my own size or cut off a larger portion for whatever reason.

Doctorossi · 01-13-2012, 12:16 PM

If you have to ask which color, you do not deserve the best (black) Palio.

Wisdom for modern living: Carbon fiber is cool. Fake carbon fiber is fake cool.

Emjaysmash · 01-13-2012, 12:19 PM

As long as it's a palio, I dont care what color you get! LOL

I have a black one.

Doctorossi · 01-13-2012, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

I have a black one.

That is because you are cool.

That is also why you are cool.

Sonic04GT · 01-13-2012, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Doctorossi

If you have to ask which color, you do not deserve the best (black) Palio.

Wisdom for modern living: Carbon fiber is cool. Fake carbon fiber is fake cool.

Yeah I'm not a huge fan of the carbon fiber but it was worth considering. I'm thinking probably black, but silver is nice

I'd be perfectly satisfied with either.

I'll probably get it from StogieBoys. With Cbid shipping it'll come to probably $30-$35, which is nearly the same as CI with free shipping, as opposed to $15 total from StogieBoys. $5 shipping plus $10 cost of voucher.

Powers · 01-13-2012, 12:23 PM

They all cut awesome so you can't go wrong other than personal ascetics. However, I had a silver one previously, which I lost, and replaced it w/a black one. I've noticed that the black one doesn't show stains as much as the silver one

Blak Smyth · 01-13-2012, 12:31 PM

Mine in silver and I have to say it looks better in person than I thought!
I am fond of the carbon though!
I would have bought black if I had a choice, to keep it simple, but silver has exceeded my expectations! (Thanks Taki)

BlindedByScience · 01-13-2012, 12:34 PM

....black.

/thread.

shilala · 01-13-2012, 12:34 PM

The carbon fiber rubs off. I'm with Doc, fake carbon fiber is fake cool. Go with the black one.

That said, I've gotten rid of all mine. My hands don't work so good and they're awkward for me. I pinch the web of my thumb with them and bleed on stuff. I have gobs of Xikars, they work great and I have yet to make myself bleed with it.

Either are great stuff, it just boils down to what you like.
I like this Xi3, it's my favorite ever and I even had the Mammoth Bone cutter...

Blak Smyth · 01-13-2012, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by shilala

The carbon fiber rubs off. I'm with Doc, fake carbon fiber is fake cool. Go with the black one.

That said, I've gotten rid of all mine. My hands don't work so good and they're awkward for me. I pinch the web of my thumb with them and bleed on stuff. I have gobs of Xikars, they work great and I have yet to make myself bleed with it.

Either are great stuff, it just boils down to what you like.
I like this Xi3, it's my favorite ever and I even had the Mammoth Bone cutter...

I do like the look of those, I always heard stories of people cutting their hands or pinching their fingers with the Xikars. I have only used a Zikar a few times but it worked fine.

If the Carbon Fiber wears off definitley stay away. I hope the silver doesn't wear off.

01-13-2012, 12:37 PM

I have the burl wood Palio. Love it

Doctorossi · 01-13-2012, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by shilala

I have gobs of Xikars, they work great and I have yet to make myself bleed with it.

Keep trying Scott- you'll manage some day!

mase · 01-13-2012, 12:45 PM

I have to admit I've been thinking of getting the wood burl one.

01-13-2012, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mase

I have to admit I've been thinking of getting the wood burl one.

burl for the win!

celtic250 · 01-13-2012, 12:48 PM

I can't attest to the Palio's but I have a couple Xi3's and they work great. I am going to get a Palio as well as I have only heard great things about them! Go with what you like and you can't go wrong

Stevez · 01-13-2012, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

burl for the win!

Another vote for the burl version. I love it.

irratebass · 01-13-2012, 01:12 PM

I am in love with my Cuban Crafters Perfect Cutter, and have never used a Palio before, so maybe that's why I am biased, but I would say BLACK coz I am cool

Adriftpanda · 01-13-2012, 01:12 PM

Don't all Palios cut the same? Get whatever color you like...

View Poll Results: Which Palio?
Silver	6	10.17%
Black	23	38.98%
Carbon Fiber	19	32.20%
Are you crazy? Get a Xikar!	11	18.64%
Voters: 59. You may not vote on this poll

01-13-2012, 12:05 PM	#1
Sonic04GT Feeling at Home Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Chris Location: South Florida Posts: 643 Trading: (0)	Which Palio do I get?! Well I've been using this since I started smoking a few months ago. After my somewhat recent thread on Palio vs. Xikar I think it's time to finally pick up a Palio. I jumped on that $40 for $20 StogieBoys Groupon, and had a $10 credit so essentially I get $40 for $10. Conveniently, the Palio's are $40. Sooo... Or this for $50 I'm a very indecisive person.

01-13-2012, 12:09 PM	#2
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Which Palio do I get?! I was gifted a C.C. cutter and it works great. I was given a Palio for Xmas and it is just awesome. FYI, you can find these much cheaper on Cbid, the buy now is $30 and you can get them sometimes for half that price at auction. I would use that $40 on something else and try to bid on one. Although I believe your color choices are limited on the auction route. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

01-13-2012, 12:16 PM	#4
Doctorossi Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,684 Trading: (8)	Re: Which Palio do I get?! If you have to ask which color, you do not deserve the best (black) Palio. Wisdom for modern living: Carbon fiber is cool. Fake carbon fiber is fake cool. __________________ Marvin Shanken is a terrific guy... for me to poop on!

01-13-2012, 12:19 PM	#5
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Which Palio do I get?! As long as it's a palio, I dont care what color you get! LOL I have a black one. __________________

01-13-2012, 12:23 PM	#8
Powers Swamp Ash member in exile Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 2,283 Trading: (17)	Re: Which Palio do I get?! They all cut awesome so you can't go wrong other than personal ascetics. However, I had a silver one previously, which I lost, and replaced it w/a black one. I've noticed that the black one doesn't show stains as much as the silver one __________________ "There is true glory and true honor: the glory of duty done, the honor of integrity and principle" - Robert E. Lee

01-13-2012, 12:31 PM	#9
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Which Palio do I get?! Mine in silver and I have to say it looks better in person than I thought! I am fond of the carbon though! I would have bought black if I had a choice, to keep it simple, but silver has exceeded my expectations! (Thanks Taki) __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

01-13-2012, 12:34 PM	#10
BlindedByScience Proud USMC Dad Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Tom Location: Vancouver WA Posts: 237 Trading: (0)	Re: Which Palio do I get?! ....black. /thread. __________________ "They that give up essential liberty to obtain temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - Benjamin Franklin

01-13-2012, 12:34 PM	#11
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Which Palio do I get?! The carbon fiber rubs off. I'm with Doc, fake carbon fiber is fake cool. Go with the black one. That said, I've gotten rid of all mine. My hands don't work so good and they're awkward for me. I pinch the web of my thumb with them and bleed on stuff. I have gobs of Xikars, they work great and I have yet to make myself bleed with it. Either are great stuff, it just boils down to what you like. I like this Xi3, it's my favorite ever and I even had the Mammoth Bone cutter... __________________

01-13-2012, 12:37 PM	#13
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which Palio do I get?! I have the burl wood Palio. Love it

01-13-2012, 12:45 PM	#15
mase Undead Recruiter Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Kevin Location: The city that works....against you Posts: 845 Trading: (9)	Re: Which Palio do I get?! I have to admit I've been thinking of getting the wood burl one. __________________

01-13-2012, 12:48 PM	#17
celtic250 Smoke em if ya got em Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Greg Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 378 Trading: (21)	Re: Which Palio do I get?! I can't attest to the Palio's but I have a couple Xi3's and they work great. I am going to get a Palio as well as I have only heard great things about them! Go with what you like and you can't go wrong

01-13-2012, 01:12 PM	#19
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Which Palio do I get?! I am in love with my Cuban Crafters Perfect Cutter, and have never used a Palio before, so maybe that's why I am biased, but I would say BLACK coz I am cool __________________

01-13-2012, 01:12 PM	#20
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,302 Trading: (74)	Re: Which Palio do I get?! Don't all Palios cut the same? Get whatever color you like... __________________ Who eats plantains when they can eat placenta.