Xikar Vs Palio

floydpink · 03-01-2009, 08:11 PM

I'd had a Xikar and Xikar multi tool for years and thought I couldn't do better, but kept reading all the raves about Palio, but never used one.

The design of the Xikar and cutting was so good, I wasn't sure if it could be improved, but wanted to find out. I Put a multi tool Xikar up for trade and got a Palio

After 3 months, I can't remember what the Xikar felt like as it's sat in my junk drawer.

My final verdict is that the Palio wins convincingly, although the Xikar may take points for design and looks.

Bruzee · 03-01-2009, 08:12 PM

Nice review.

And I couldn't agree more my friend!

floydpink · 03-01-2009, 08:14 PM

wow, weird, but my aging eyes have me nearly blind, but in the pic, I noticed the pony badge on the Palio and it appears to say BOTL, is this accurate, and is it the same acronym used on the cigar boards?

md4958 · 03-01-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

wow, weird, but my aging eyes have me nearly blind, but in the pic, I noticed the pony badge on the Palio and it appears to say BOTL, is this accurate, and is it the same acronym used on the cigar boards?

yup, Palio is owned by BOTL, they also make some tasty smokes called Esencia!

Bruzee · 03-01-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by md4958

yup, Palio is owned by BOTL, they also make some tasty smokes called Esencia!

Hmmm. Didn't know that. I knew the BOTL thing, but I'll have to find some of their sticks.

lightning9191 · 03-01-2009, 08:19 PM

Thanx for the review! I picked up a Palio shortly after getting into cigars and have never been persuaded to try a Xikar.

Volusianator · 03-01-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

wow, weird, but my aging eyes have me nearly blind, but in the pic, I noticed the pony badge on the Palio and it appears to say BOTL, is this accurate, and is it the same acronym used on the cigar boards?

Yep, BOTL. I too have both and hardly ever use my Xikars. They're heavy and do leave what I call a ridge on the cut. It's a sharp cutter don't get me wrong and a very good cutter too, I just prefer my Palio's in most all situations.

dunng · 03-01-2009, 08:14 PM

md4958 · 03-01-2009, 08:14 PM

oh boy, here we go again!

I own both, bought my xikar first and used it for several months. loved it! the only problem was that I didnt like the little hump it left where the blades met.

I havent used it once since I bought my palio... the thing is like a lazer.

I used a friends brand new xikar the other day, and now I remember why mine is collecting dust in my golf bag

Xikar for looks, palio for cuts

Mugen910 · 03-01-2009, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by md4958

I havent used it once since I bought my palio... the thing is like a lazer.

I used a friends brand new xikar the other day, and now I remember why mine is collecting dust in my golf bag

I think my Xikar is also in my golf bag ... prob from the last time we went golfing in chicopee.

03-02-2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by md4958

oh boy, here we go again!

I own both, bought my xikar first and used it for several months. loved it! the only problem was that I didnt like the little hump it left where the blades met.

I havent used it once since I bought my palio... the thing is like a lazer.

I used a friends brand new xikar the other day, and now I remember why mine is collecting dust in my golf bag

Xikar for looks, palio for cuts

A Friends!!!

MikeyC · 03-02-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TRicker

A Friends!!!

Did you lose your Palio again?

03-02-2009, 05:42 PM

Nah its my work cutter, was getting pretty bad so I swapped it out at Azon. Moe got to make the second cut with it.

dunng · 03-01-2009, 08:17 PM

No relation to the board though...

ucla695 · 03-01-2009, 08:22 PM

I've been using my Palio for months and haven't thought about getting another cutter.

Ashcan Bill · 03-01-2009, 10:06 PM

Xikar for the punch.

Palio for the cut.

King James · 03-01-2009, 10:32 PM

I have also used both and prefer the palio

Genetic Defect · 03-02-2009, 12:33 AM

my Xikar is in my coat

03-02-2009, 12:55 AM

i have a xikar slim as my 'best' cutter for the time being. i'm not in love with it, but it beats my cheapies. i totally understand what you guys are saying about the ridge it leaves though.

03-02-2009, 02:00 AM

i want both lolololol

03-01-2009, 08:11 PM	#1
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Xikar Vs Palio I'd had a Xikar and Xikar multi tool for years and thought I couldn't do better, but kept reading all the raves about Palio, but never used one. The design of the Xikar and cutting was so good, I wasn't sure if it could be improved, but wanted to find out. I Put a multi tool Xikar up for trade and got a Palio After 3 months, I can't remember what the Xikar felt like as it's sat in my junk drawer. My final verdict is that the Palio wins convincingly, although the Xikar may take points for design and looks. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

03-01-2009, 08:12 PM	#2
Bruzee Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: D Location: San Diego Posts: 1,508 Trading: (30)	Re: Xikar Vs Palio Nice review. And I couldn't agree more my friend! __________________

03-01-2009, 08:14 PM	#3
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: Xikar Vs Palio wow, weird, but my aging eyes have me nearly blind, but in the pic, I noticed the pony badge on the Palio and it appears to say BOTL, is this accurate, and is it the same acronym used on the cigar boards? __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

03-01-2009, 08:19 PM	#6
lightning9191 I think I'm normal... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Posts: 1,007 Trading: (8)	Re: Xikar Vs Palio Thanx for the review! I picked up a Palio shortly after getting into cigars and have never been persuaded to try a Xikar. __________________ I eat gummy bears by tearing them limb from limb and eating their heads last.

03-01-2009, 08:14 PM	#8
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: Xikar Vs Palio __________________ MassHole Banter

03-01-2009, 08:14 PM	#9
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Xikar Vs Palio oh boy, here we go again! I own both, bought my xikar first and used it for several months. loved it! the only problem was that I didnt like the little hump it left where the blades met. I havent used it once since I bought my palio... the thing is like a lazer. I used a friends brand new xikar the other day, and now I remember why mine is collecting dust in my golf bag Xikar for looks, palio for cuts __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

03-02-2009, 05:42 PM	#13
TRicker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Xikar Vs Palio Nah its my work cutter, was getting pretty bad so I swapped it out at Azon. Moe got to make the second cut with it.

03-01-2009, 08:17 PM	#14
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: Xikar Vs Palio No relation to the board though... __________________ MassHole Banter

03-01-2009, 08:22 PM	#15
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: Xikar Vs Palio I've been using my Palio for months and haven't thought about getting another cutter.

03-01-2009, 10:06 PM	#16
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,902 Trading: (6)	Re: Xikar Vs Palio Xikar for the punch. Palio for the cut.

03-01-2009, 10:32 PM	#17
King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: Xikar Vs Palio I have also used both and prefer the palio __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006

03-02-2009, 12:33 AM	#18
Genetic Defect difetosso Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Perry Location: An elevator Posts: 5,202 Trading: (5)	Re: Xikar Vs Palio my Xikar is in my coat __________________ I'm an outcast riding into town alone I got wanderlust branded deeper than the bone

03-02-2009, 12:55 AM	#19
SixPackSunday Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Xikar Vs Palio i have a xikar slim as my 'best' cutter for the time being. i'm not in love with it, but it beats my cheapies. i totally understand what you guys are saying about the ridge it leaves though.

03-02-2009, 02:00 AM	#20
adampc22 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Xikar Vs Palio i want both lolololol