RIP

Nystogiesmoker22 · 08-03-2013, 11:27 AM

So today is a tragic day 😢 my cutter broke. I've had the ol girl for 3 years. Not sure on the brand. Figure it's time for a new one. What are the good ones I should get? Any help is appreciated

pnoon · 08-03-2013, 11:28 AM

Palio

AdamJoshua · 08-03-2013, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Palio

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Nystogiesmoker22 · 08-03-2013, 11:51 AM

Are they really worth the 50-60? I mean I know it's a lifetime warranty and all but I still here how guys are sending them back multiple times to be replaced

.cigardude. · 08-03-2013, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Nystogiesmoker22

Are they really worth the 50-60? I mean I know it's a lifetime warranty and all but I still here how guys are sending them back multiple times to be replaced

A Palio can be had for under $40.

kelmac07 · 08-03-2013, 12:41 PM

Palio or a Xikar X8.

markem · 08-03-2013, 12:48 PM

Same Palio now since SoCal 7, so 6 or so years. No issues and it stays sharp as long as I clean it at least once a year or so.

Had a Xikar before and didn't have any problems.

By lifetime warranty, they mean that. Send it back, get a new one. That one has a lifetime warranty as well.

I have 5 Palios, but only 2 ever get used. The others were presents from people who thought so highly of them that they gave them to me as presents.

massphatness · 08-03-2013, 12:51 PM

Palio
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pektel · 08-03-2013, 12:56 PM

Since i havent seen it mentioned yet...

I recommend Palio.

I've only had one issue with mine. I lost it sometime over the winter. I'm hoping a fellow BOTL found it and is putting it to good use, but it most likely fell out of my pocket in a parking lot or something. Now i just use a razor blade from a utility knife.

dwoodward · 08-03-2013, 01:01 PM

I use the Xikar X8, it cuts smooth every time.

Ashcan Bill · 08-03-2013, 04:43 PM

Another recommendation for the Palio. I've had mine around 5 years or so. It looks good, feels good in the hand, and it still cuts like new. Although truthfully, I only use it 20 or 30% of the time. I actually prefer a good punch.

Buckeye Jack · 08-03-2013, 07:18 PM

My original Palio has to be approaching 10 years old now? Still great.

icehog3 · 08-03-2013, 10:54 PM

Palio...I am not as well liked as Mark, I only have 3.

Nystogiesmoker22 · 08-13-2013, 06:32 AM

Well I tried out the Palio the other day. It felt nice in my hand but I was a little surprised at how light it was and how "light" the material it was made of seemed

dave · 08-13-2013, 08:02 AM

Have both - Xikar and Palio. I prefer my Xikar.

jledou · 08-13-2013, 08:41 AM

I have both a Xikar and a Palio, I prefer the Palio but wouldn't shy away from a Xikar.

I would recommend going into a shop to play with both before you actually buy one.

smokin5 · 08-13-2013, 10:39 AM

I used to use an expensive cutter until I lost it. Pi$$ed me off.
Then, four years ago I bought a 5-pack of cheap double guillotine cutters
for about $10 shipped. I still have 4 of them - 3 in the wrapper unused.
And I cut cigars every day with it. Only reason one is gone is because
I lost it somewhere. No tears shed for losing a $2 cutter.
Didn't say the same for the expensive one.

dijit · 08-13-2013, 11:10 AM

I have used a xikar for the past 12 or so years. They have replaced it twice in that time due to the blades getting dull. I had to pay postage to ship it each time but the service was really fast. I have used a palio and cannot find fault with that one either. I just like the way my X8 fits my hand and besides it matches my soon to be replaced xikar lighter. The replacements arent due to faulty craftmanship or materials, I work for a living and they spend a lot of time in my pocket getting beat up by coins empty money clips and the occasional drop.

Ed M · 08-13-2013, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dijit

I have used a xikar for the past 12 or so years. They have replaced it twice in that time due to the blades getting dull. I had to pay postage to ship it each time but the service was really fast. I have used a palio and cannot find fault with that one either. I just like the way my X8 fits my hand and besides it matches my soon to be replaced xikar lighter. The replacements arent due to faulty craftmanship or materials, I work for a living and they spend a lot of time in my pocket getting beat up by coins empty money clips and the occasional drop.

"Empty money clips" lol

dijit · 08-13-2013, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed M

"Empty money clips" lol

They start the day with at least 2 or 3 dollars in them

08-03-2013, 11:27 AM	#1
Nystogiesmoker22 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jun 2013 First Name: Shawn Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 33 Trading: (0)	RIP So today is a tragic day 😢 my cutter broke. I've had the ol girl for 3 years. Not sure on the brand. Figure it's time for a new one. What are the good ones I should get? Any help is appreciated

08-03-2013, 11:28 AM	#2
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: RIP Palio __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

08-03-2013, 11:51 AM	#4
Nystogiesmoker22 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jun 2013 First Name: Shawn Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 33 Trading: (0)	Re: RIP Are they really worth the 50-60? I mean I know it's a lifetime warranty and all but I still here how guys are sending them back multiple times to be replaced

08-03-2013, 12:41 PM	#6
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: RIP Palio or a Xikar X8. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

08-03-2013, 12:48 PM	#7
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,625 Trading: (47)	Re: RIP Same Palio now since SoCal 7, so 6 or so years. No issues and it stays sharp as long as I clean it at least once a year or so. Had a Xikar before and didn't have any problems. By lifetime warranty, they mean that. Send it back, get a new one. That one has a lifetime warranty as well. I have 5 Palios, but only 2 ever get used. The others were presents from people who thought so highly of them that they gave them to me as presents. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

08-03-2013, 12:51 PM	#8
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: RIP Palio Posted via Mobile Device

08-03-2013, 12:56 PM	#9
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: RIP Since i havent seen it mentioned yet... I recommend Palio. I've only had one issue with mine. I lost it sometime over the winter. I'm hoping a fellow BOTL found it and is putting it to good use, but it most likely fell out of my pocket in a parking lot or something. Now i just use a razor blade from a utility knife. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

08-03-2013, 01:01 PM	#10
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: RIP I use the Xikar X8, it cuts smooth every time.

08-03-2013, 04:43 PM	#11
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,901 Trading: (6)	Re: RIP Another recommendation for the Palio. I've had mine around 5 years or so. It looks good, feels good in the hand, and it still cuts like new. Although truthfully, I only use it 20 or 30% of the time. I actually prefer a good punch.

08-03-2013, 07:18 PM	#12
Buckeye Jack Havana Daydreamin' Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jack Location: Dublin, OH (Columbus) Posts: 732 Trading: (34)	Re: RIP My original Palio has to be approaching 10 years old now? Still great.

08-03-2013, 10:54 PM	#13
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: RIP Palio...I am not as well liked as Mark, I only have 3. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

08-13-2013, 06:32 AM	#14
Nystogiesmoker22 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jun 2013 First Name: Shawn Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 33 Trading: (0)	Re: RIP Well I tried out the Palio the other day. It felt nice in my hand but I was a little surprised at how light it was and how "light" the material it was made of seemed

08-13-2013, 08:02 AM	#15
dave Have My Own Room Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,180 Trading: (15)	Re: RIP Have both - Xikar and Palio. I prefer my Xikar.

08-13-2013, 08:41 AM	#16
jledou Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Kansas Posts: 2,225 Trading: (27)	Re: RIP I have both a Xikar and a Palio, I prefer the Palio but wouldn't shy away from a Xikar. I would recommend going into a shop to play with both before you actually buy one.

08-13-2013, 10:39 AM	#17
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: RIP I used to use an expensive cutter until I lost it. Pi$$ed me off. Then, four years ago I bought a 5-pack of cheap double guillotine cutters for about $10 shipped. I still have 4 of them - 3 in the wrapper unused. And I cut cigars every day with it. Only reason one is gone is because I lost it somewhere. No tears shed for losing a $2 cutter. Didn't say the same for the expensive one. __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

08-13-2013, 11:10 AM	#18
dijit Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Mike Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 2,186 Trading: (48)	Re: RIP I have used a xikar for the past 12 or so years. They have replaced it twice in that time due to the blades getting dull. I had to pay postage to ship it each time but the service was really fast. I have used a palio and cannot find fault with that one either. I just like the way my X8 fits my hand and besides it matches my soon to be replaced xikar lighter. The replacements arent due to faulty craftmanship or materials, I work for a living and they spend a lot of time in my pocket getting beat up by coins empty money clips and the occasional drop. __________________ Sporting goods raffle for a great cause. PM me for tickets.