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

Remo · 10-11-2012, 02:43 PM

Opinions? Thanks

Ogre · 10-11-2012, 02:45 PM

I love my Xikar X3. Would highly recommend!!!

DMK · 10-11-2012, 02:48 PM

I've got both, and a bunch of others.
I like my Palio best.

bobarian · 10-11-2012, 02:51 PM

Palio!

A cut above!

STEVE S · 10-11-2012, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

Palio!

A cut above!

Remo · 10-11-2012, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ogre

I love my Xikar X3. Would highly recommend!!!

I really like the Room 101 Xikar,,,,but pricey. I like the slimness of the Palio

I can grab a Palio, case and a free lighter for $40 bucks on the bay, seems good.

jimdandy · 10-11-2012, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Ogre

I love my Xikar X3. Would highly recommend!!!

I Agree, from what I can tell my Xikar cuts as well today as the day I bought it, whereas, my friends palio seems to have lost its edge. Of course he would argue his has seen many more cigars, but I don't think it has seen enough to justify it being a bit on the dull side.

bobarian · 10-11-2012, 03:09 PM

The sharpness of either Xikar or Palio cutters is a complete non-issue. Both have lifetime guarantee's, just send them back and they will be replaced. Or you can take it to your local retailer and exchange if they are a dealer.

BlindedByScience · 10-11-2012, 03:11 PM

OMG, a religious argument.....

I have both, and use both, but there sure seems to be pretty strong opinions on both sides. The Xikar fits my hand very well, and I like it a lot. The Palio is a very sharp, very nice cutter as well; honestly, either should last a lifetime and it's more a personal preference than anything.

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.

pektel · 10-11-2012, 04:04 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.

+1. Though I just use a q-tip dipped in isopropyl alcohol, only because those 2 items are always around my house.

czerbe · 10-11-2012, 02:52 PM

Palio for sure, plus it doubles as a cigar rest!!!

Remo · 10-11-2012, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by czerbe

Palio for sure, plus it doubles as a cigar rest!!!

I do like that.

pektel · 10-11-2012, 02:53 PM

My vote is for Palio, but I've never tried a Xikar. No need to try another cutter.

Pat1075 · 10-11-2012, 03:14 PM

Ah the age old debate begins yet again.
Both are great cutters. I prefer Xikar because to me I like the aesthetics and I find it more comfortable. So I have 3 1 for travel 1 for every day (my nice one) and one that I have left in my car.

icehog3 · 10-11-2012, 03:20 PM

I have 3 Palios and 1 XiKar. I prefer the Palio because it allows me to barely shave the head off the top of my cigars. XiKar is nice, but I feel much more surgeon-like with the Palios.

dave · 10-11-2012, 03:20 PM

I have both. I use the Xikar. Very nearly exclusively.

10-11-2012, 03:20 PM

Palio. End of story.

cobra03 · 10-11-2012, 03:25 PM

Love my Xikar Xi3. With that being said the first one i had completly locked up on me and would not open. I sent it in and with in 2 weeks they had sent a brand new one. no questions asked.

poker · 10-11-2012, 03:22 PM

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

10-11-2012, 03:24 PM

X8 from Xikar all the way.

10-11-2012, 02:43 PM	#1
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Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Ok, I need a real cutter...Xikar or Palio? I love my Xikar X3. Would highly recommend!!! __________________

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DMK S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Darryl Location: Hamilton, ON. Canada. Posts: 2,747 Trading: (86)	Re: Ok, I need a real cutter...Xikar or Palio? I've got both, and a bunch of others. I like my Palio best. __________________ Darryl, SOB...

10-11-2012, 02:51 PM	#4
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? Palio! A cut above!

10-11-2012, 03:09 PM	#8
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? The sharpness of either Xikar or Palio cutters is a complete non-issue. Both have lifetime guarantee's, just send them back and they will be replaced. Or you can take it to your local retailer and exchange if they are a dealer.

10-11-2012, 03:11 PM	#9
BlindedByScience Proud USMC Dad Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Tom Location: Vancouver WA Posts: 237 Trading: (0)	Re: Ok, I need a real cutter...Xikar or Palio? OMG, a religious argument..... I have both, and use both, but there sure seems to be pretty strong opinions on both sides. The Xikar fits my hand very well, and I like it a lot. The Palio is a very sharp, very nice cutter as well; honestly, either should last a lifetime and it's more a personal preference than anything. 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. __________________ "They that give up essential liberty to obtain temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - Benjamin Franklin

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czerbe Just a Traveling Man Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: Corey Location: Reading Pa Posts: 1,309 Trading: (2)	Re: Ok, I need a real cutter...Xikar or Palio? Palio for sure, plus it doubles as a cigar rest!!! __________________ Live fast, hard, everyday like its your last.

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pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Ok, I need a real cutter...Xikar or Palio? My vote is for Palio, but I've never tried a Xikar. No need to try another cutter. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

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Pat1075 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 755 Trading: (11)	Re: Ok, I need a real cutter...Xikar or Palio? Ah the age old debate begins yet again. Both are great cutters. I prefer Xikar because to me I like the aesthetics and I find it more comfortable. So I have 3 1 for travel 1 for every day (my nice one) and one that I have left in my car.

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,266 Trading: (60)	Re: Ok, I need a real cutter...Xikar or Palio? I have 3 Palios and 1 XiKar. I prefer the Palio because it allows me to barely shave the head off the top of my cigars. XiKar is nice, but I feel much more surgeon-like with the Palios. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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dave Have My Own Room Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,180 Trading: (15)	Re: Ok, I need a real cutter...Xikar or Palio? I have both. I use the Xikar. Very nearly exclusively.

10-11-2012, 03:20 PM	#17
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cobra03 Adult Babysitter Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: Hamburg, NY Posts: 1,880 Trading: (15)	Re: Ok, I need a real cutter...Xikar or Palio? Love my Xikar Xi3. With that being said the first one i had completly locked up on me and would not open. I sent it in and with in 2 weeks they had sent a brand new one. no questions asked. __________________ "I'm feelin' low, Apu. You got any of that beer that has candy floating in it, you know Skittlebrau?https://www.facebook.com/thebuffalobeerleague

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poker 1:11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kelly Location: SoCal Posts: 5,280 Trading: (7)	Re: Ok, I need a real cutter...Xikar or Palio? 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 __________________ Cigar Asylum: A cigar board birthed without agendas, without profiting, and without advertisements. Amor puro Character is what you do when no one is watching

10-11-2012, 03:24 PM	#20
kickerb Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ok, I need a real cutter...Xikar or Palio? X8 from Xikar all the way.