Palio comment, Xikar question

jonumberone · 07-06-2010, 04:52 PM

Now that I am sliding further down the slope, I have been paying more attention to my cuts. I wasn't happy with them, so based on what I read, I went out and picked up a Palio this morning. I'm only one cut in, but I love it already. This is based solely on how it fits in my hand, and the look(carbon fiber). One huge difference from my Xikar was how little play there was between the blades.

So to my question. Is this play normal on the Xikar? I can move the open blades about 1/16in apart with very little pressure, or bend them back and forth like wings very easily. When closed the thing is rock solid, and the screw at the bottom is tight. I suspect this is why my cuts always left a bump after removing the cap.

Side note: 3 calls to Xikar customer service went unanswered

kelmac07 · 07-06-2010, 05:30 PM

LOVE my Palios!!!

MarkinAZ · 07-06-2010, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

LOVE my Palios!!!

I'll second that

Ogre · 07-06-2010, 05:42 PM

I have never had any problems with my Xikar. They have a life time warranty. Take it a retailer and they will swap it out with a new one.

07-08-2010, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Ogre3239

I have never had any problems with my Xikar. They have a life time warranty. Take it a retailer and they will swap it out with a new one.

That's what I thought but I've tried it with two retailers and have been told both times to send it in.

I think the Palio is okay. It is darned purdy though. I feel that my Xikar cut better when it was still operational. I prefer the Xikar Multi-Tool scissors the best though.

rharris · 07-09-2010, 12:14 AM

I just happen to like the way the xikar fits in my hand.It also just seems easier and more user friendly to me. I also had a palio and found it be an excellent cutter.It just seemed a little awkward for my big fat sausage fingers.

MarkinAZ · 07-09-2010, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by rharris

I also had a palio and found it be an excellent cutter.It just seemed a little awkward for my big fat sausage fingers.

...The moral of the story is, if you have "spaghetti fingers," buy a Palio. Hot dog and sausage fingers, buy a Xikar

taltos · 07-09-2010, 01:12 PM

I don't use the Palio because my fingers don't fit and many hellos to Mark. Missed talking to you buddy.

TheRiddick · 07-10-2010, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mariogolbee

I prefer the Xikar Multi-Tool scissors the best though.

By far the best cutter out there, IMO. Gave up on Palio back in late '90s.

07-10-2010, 07:25 AM

I bought a Palio just for this reason...so I could compare them myself. IMO the Xikar is the better cutter, the fit, feel and even just carrying it in my pocket. The Palio doesn't seem as sharp and is more bulky than the Xikar. The Palio is a good cutter don't get me wrong, but if I was in the market and needed a new cutter it would be a Xikar hands down.

Dunkel · 07-06-2010, 05:51 PM

I want a Palio bad, I wish there was another GB coming soon. I hate paying full price for anything. LOL

MarkinAZ · 07-06-2010, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunkel

I want a Palio bad, I wish there was another GB coming soon. I hate paying full price for anything. LOL

...Have you checked Goodwill Doug?

Ogre · 07-06-2010, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkinCA

...Have you checked Goodwill Doug?

Goodwill Doug????

ValorBali41 · 07-06-2010, 05:59 PM

I always notice that when I cut with my Xikar, it cuts clean but leaves a bump right in the middle, so your not alone and I also do notice the play in the handles...

jonumberone · 07-06-2010, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ValorBali41

I always notice that when I cut with my Xikar, it cuts clean but leaves a bump right in the middle, so your not alone and I also do notice the play in the handles...

I am glad to hear that. No reason to send it in then.

bobarian · 07-06-2010, 06:48 PM

The "bump" is a common occurrence with the Xikar cutters. Main reason I gave mine away. Palio for life!

e-man67 · 07-07-2010, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ValorBali41

I always notice that when I cut with my Xikar, it cuts clean but leaves a bump right in the middle, so your not alone and I also do notice the play in the handles...

My Palio does the same thing and breaks the wrapper..I hate the uneven cut..I never use the cutter b/c of this. I have only used it maybe 10 times...got it new for Christmas.

poker · 07-07-2010, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by e-man67

My Palio does the same thing and breaks the wrapper..I hate the uneven cut..I never use the cutter b/c of this. I have only used it maybe 10 times...got it new for Christmas.

Your Palio does this?

e-man67 · 07-07-2010, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by poker

Your Palio does this?

yes and I wish it didn't...it is a purdy carbon fiber one but purdy is about it.

CueTheMusic · 07-07-2010, 03:34 PM

If your Palio is breaking the wrapper on your cigars, either your cigars are way too dry, or you have a defective Palio. Contact customer support or where you got it from and get it replaced.

07-06-2010, 04:52 PM	#1
jonumberone Raw Dog Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Dom Location: Exit 8A Posts: 6,484 Trading: (62)	Palio comment, Xikar question Now that I am sliding further down the slope, I have been paying more attention to my cuts. I wasn't happy with them, so based on what I read, I went out and picked up a Palio this morning. I'm only one cut in, but I love it already. This is based solely on how it fits in my hand, and the look(carbon fiber). One huge difference from my Xikar was how little play there was between the blades. So to my question. Is this play normal on the Xikar? I can move the open blades about 1/16in apart with very little pressure, or bend them back and forth like wings very easily. When closed the thing is rock solid, and the screw at the bottom is tight. I suspect this is why my cuts always left a bump after removing the cap. Side note: 3 calls to Xikar customer service went unanswered __________________ Sex junkie looking for a dealer

07-06-2010, 05:30 PM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Palio comment, Xikar question LOVE my Palios!!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

07-06-2010, 05:42 PM	#4
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Palio comment, Xikar question I have never had any problems with my Xikar. They have a life time warranty. Take it a retailer and they will swap it out with a new one.

07-09-2010, 12:14 AM	#6
rharris Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Richard Location: Norwich N.Y. Posts: 281 Trading: (48)	Re: Palio comment, Xikar question I just happen to like the way the xikar fits in my hand.It also just seems easier and more user friendly to me. I also had a palio and found it be an excellent cutter.It just seemed a little awkward for my big fat sausage fingers.

07-09-2010, 01:12 PM	#8
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: Palio comment, Xikar question I don't use the Palio because my fingers don't fit and many hellos to Mark. Missed talking to you buddy. __________________ Jimmy, some of its magic, some of its tragic, but I had a good life all the way. He Went to Paris, J. Buffett

07-10-2010, 07:25 AM	#10
scoop Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Palio comment, Xikar question I bought a Palio just for this reason...so I could compare them myself. IMO the Xikar is the better cutter, the fit, feel and even just carrying it in my pocket. The Palio doesn't seem as sharp and is more bulky than the Xikar. The Palio is a good cutter don't get me wrong, but if I was in the market and needed a new cutter it would be a Xikar hands down.

07-06-2010, 05:51 PM	#11
Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	Re: Palio comment, Xikar question I want a Palio bad, I wish there was another GB coming soon. I hate paying full price for anything. LOL __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol

07-06-2010, 05:59 PM	#14
ValorBali41 Weekend in Monaco Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 103 Trading: (0)	Re: Palio comment, Xikar question I always notice that when I cut with my Xikar, it cuts clean but leaves a bump right in the middle, so your not alone and I also do notice the play in the handles...

07-06-2010, 06:48 PM	#16
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Palio comment, Xikar question The "bump" is a common occurrence with the Xikar cutters. Main reason I gave mine away. Palio for life!

07-07-2010, 03:34 PM	#20
CueTheMusic Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Jeremy Location: Surrounded by corn Posts: 81 Trading: (2)	Re: Palio comment, Xikar question If your Palio is breaking the wrapper on your cigars, either your cigars are way too dry, or you have a defective Palio. Contact customer support or where you got it from and get it replaced.