Xikar Xi3 or Palio cutter? - Page 3

ApexAZ · 02-06-2012, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Sonic04GT

Guess this thread got bumped again haha I ended up getting the Palio.

That's a great photo, Chris. Looks like it belongs in an ad. Great job with the lighting and exposure.

Sonic04GT · 02-06-2012, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ApexAZ

That's a great photo, Chris. Looks like it belongs in an ad. Great job with the lighting and exposure.

You're never going to believe I took that with my iPhone

Took a little bit of playing around with lighting angles and focus but that was about it.

ApexAZ · 02-06-2012, 09:02 PM

It's a nice shot and just goes to show that any camera can produce interesting photos

Sonic04GT · 02-06-2012, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ApexAZ

It's a nice shot and just goes to show that any camera can produce interesting photos

Thanks

That is very true.

02-06-2012, 09:12 PM

Geez.. I have been eye balling Palio's for quite awhile. I used the cheap plastic cutters for years, then upgraded to a Xikar. That is all I have used for quite some time now, but since reading this thread I think I am gonna have to break down and buy a Palio. You guys sure do know how to get in my wallet lol...

icehog3 · 02-06-2012, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Islayphile

Yes sir...Xikar looks cool but the Palio is a fine tool that does it's job perfectly.

Well over 1,000 cigars cut and the blades are just as sharp as when it was new.

WeekendSmoker · 02-19-2012, 05:11 PM

My Xikar just stopped working - the spring or whatever it is inside no longer pushes the blades out.
Any suggestions?
WeekendSmoker

kelmac07 · 02-19-2012, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by WeekendSmoker

My Xikar just stopped working - the spring or whatever it is inside no longer pushes the blades out.
Any suggestions?
WeekendSmoker

Send it back or take to where you bought it...they carry a lifetime warranty.

WeekendSmoker · 02-19-2012, 05:22 PM

Good point - completely forgot about that!
I don't remember where I got it (I have a few Xikars and only one Palio) but I'll contact them and see what happens.

Rgds
WeekendSmoker

joeobx · 02-19-2012, 05:25 PM

I have a Palio and X8.....Use the x8 99% of the time.

WeekendSmoker · 02-19-2012, 05:45 PM

I use(d) the Xikar simply because thye are always on top of my humis.... I don't like the blade thickness though because when your cigar is a bit on the dry side it can crack the wrapper a bit as it slices through. I think that generally the thinner the cutting blade is the better.
Rgds
WeekendSmoker

falconman515 · 02-19-2012, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by maconusmile

Geez.. I have been eye balling Palio's for quite awhile. I used the cheap plastic cutters for years, then upgraded to a Xikar. That is all I have used for quite some time now, but since reading this thread I think I am gonna have to break down and buy a Palio. You guys sure do know how to get in my wallet lol...

Yep ... was in the Puff Chat and EVERYBODY said Palio hands down! I have had the Xikar Xi1 for a couple months and though it looked cool I wasnt a fan of large blades and the way you kind of had to palm it to cut instead of the regular old school thumb and middle finger action, plus I have read the Xikars are a bit rough when cutting the cap due the large blades and I have had a couple wrappers come apart after a cut which made me not to happy when trying to smoke and pull the wrapper apart even more..

I have since sold the Xikar on the forum to another brother and ordered the Palio Carbon Fiber from CBID for $32 shipped ... it will arrive this coming Thursday!

Hope I made the right choice ... if not it gives me a reason to use the palio as my car / travel cutter and search for something new.

It seems though after hearing everybody rave in the chat and this thread plus many other threads about this .... that the Palio is the clear cut choice for cutter among 2/3 of users if not more!

I will let you know what I think after it arrives.

Tbagley · 03-22-2012, 04:08 PM

Ok, who's got the skinny on the best deal on a Palio original or carbon fiber cutter?

emopunker2004 · 03-22-2012, 04:11 PM

most likely cbid or one of the daily deal sites

Tbagley · 03-22-2012, 04:27 PM

emo, thanks but I just rather buy one out right compared to the auction bidding war!

pnoon · 03-22-2012, 04:31 PM

Cigar Solutions is a good choice. RonC is a member here.
Posted via Mobile Device

Da Klugs · 03-22-2012, 04:33 PM

Was a Xikar user converted to Palio 7 years ago. Palio is much easier to get a quality cut with.

But... If you are skilled with the xikar, I always preferred the cut they can make, its just a little different/more rounded vs the crisp straight cut of the palio. Then again, pretty easy to F it up with the Xiker.. thus my conversion.

BlindedByScience · 03-22-2012, 04:39 PM

I have and use both. They are both high quality cutters and IMHO it's more personal preference than anything else. If you do the "score and lift" end cap removal method, the Xikar wins, hands down. If you are going for the straight cut, the Palio seems a little better. JMHO, YMMV, BBQ, Etc....

dwoodward · 03-22-2012, 04:55 PM

I don't have a Palio, but I have a X8, I like it a lot. Probably wont ever use a Palio unless it's gifted to me, the X8 works great for my needs.

Tbagley · 03-22-2012, 06:42 PM

pnoon, thanks for the heads up! I'll have to give Ron a call as it seems they may not be in stock. Being gifted is something I've always worked towards but never came easy and have never expected to happen!

02-06-2012, 09:02 PM	#43
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: Xikar Xi3 or Palio cutter? It's a nice shot and just goes to show that any camera can produce interesting photos

02-06-2012, 09:12 PM	#45
maconusmile Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Xikar Xi3 or Palio cutter? Geez.. I have been eye balling Palio's for quite awhile. I used the cheap plastic cutters for years, then upgraded to a Xikar. That is all I have used for quite some time now, but since reading this thread I think I am gonna have to break down and buy a Palio. You guys sure do know how to get in my wallet lol...

02-19-2012, 05:11 PM	#47
WeekendSmoker Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Yes Posts: 42 Trading: (0)	Re: Xikar Xi3 or Palio cutter? My Xikar just stopped working - the spring or whatever it is inside no longer pushes the blades out. Any suggestions? WeekendSmoker __________________ Eagles may soar but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines......

02-19-2012, 05:22 PM	#49
WeekendSmoker Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Yes Posts: 42 Trading: (0)	Re: Xikar Xi3 or Palio cutter? Good point - completely forgot about that! I don't remember where I got it (I have a few Xikars and only one Palio) but I'll contact them and see what happens. Rgds WeekendSmoker __________________ Eagles may soar but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines......

02-19-2012, 05:25 PM	#50
joeobx just playing in the storm Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Joe Location: Fredericksburg. VA VCM Country Posts: 1,117 Trading: (4)	Re: Xikar Xi3 or Palio cutter? I have a Palio and X8.....Use the x8 99% of the time. __________________ it's all fun and games till the flying monkeys show up

02-19-2012, 05:45 PM	#51
WeekendSmoker Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Yes Posts: 42 Trading: (0)	Re: Xikar Xi3 or Palio cutter? I use(d) the Xikar simply because thye are always on top of my humis.... I don't like the blade thickness though because when your cigar is a bit on the dry side it can crack the wrapper a bit as it slices through. I think that generally the thinner the cutting blade is the better. Rgds WeekendSmoker __________________ Eagles may soar but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines......

03-22-2012, 04:08 PM	#53
Tbagley Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: Tom Location: South FL Posts: 116 Trading: (0)	Re: Xikar Xi3 or Palio cutter? Ok, who's got the skinny on the best deal on a Palio original or carbon fiber cutter?

03-22-2012, 04:11 PM	#54
emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	Re: Xikar Xi3 or Palio cutter? most likely cbid or one of the daily deal sites __________________ Cigar Asylum: Where all are equal, unless you are from CA, then you are more equal.

03-22-2012, 04:27 PM	#55
Tbagley Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: Tom Location: South FL Posts: 116 Trading: (0)	Re: Xikar Xi3 or Palio cutter? emo, thanks but I just rather buy one out right compared to the auction bidding war!

03-22-2012, 04:31 PM	#56
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Xikar Xi3 or Palio cutter? Cigar Solutions is a good choice. RonC is a member here. Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by pnoon; 03-22-2012 at 04:44 PM.

03-22-2012, 04:33 PM	#57
Da Klugs Juan of 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Right here Posts: 4,222 Trading: (8)	Re: Xikar Xi3 or Palio cutter? Was a Xikar user converted to Palio 7 years ago. Palio is much easier to get a quality cut with. But... If you are skilled with the xikar, I always preferred the cut they can make, its just a little different/more rounded vs the crisp straight cut of the palio. Then again, pretty easy to F it up with the Xiker.. thus my conversion. __________________ Communities Not Commodities. Punctuation challenged, but trying. Proud winner of phase 1 of the Weight loss contest

03-22-2012, 04:39 PM	#58
BlindedByScience Proud USMC Dad Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Tom Location: Vancouver WA Posts: 237 Trading: (0)	Re: Xikar Xi3 or Palio cutter? I have and use both. They are both high quality cutters and IMHO it's more personal preference than anything else. If you do the "score and lift" end cap removal method, the Xikar wins, hands down. If you are going for the straight cut, the Palio seems a little better. JMHO, YMMV, BBQ, Etc.... __________________ "They that give up essential liberty to obtain temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - Benjamin Franklin

03-22-2012, 04:55 PM	#59
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: Xikar Xi3 or Palio cutter? I don't have a Palio, but I have a X8, I like it a lot. Probably wont ever use a Palio unless it's gifted to me, the X8 works great for my needs.

03-22-2012, 06:42 PM	#60
Tbagley Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: Tom Location: South FL Posts: 116 Trading: (0)	Re: Xikar Xi3 or Palio cutter? pnoon, thanks for the heads up! I'll have to give Ron a call as it seems they may not be in stock. Being gifted is something I've always worked towards but never came easy and have never expected to happen!