Xikar or Palio?

dwoodward · 10-17-2010, 09:59 PM

Okay. I knew I said I would never pay so much for a cutter.

Well, I just shredded the cap on a 3rd cigar with a bad cut from my trusty double guillotine. This baby used to cut clean as a whistle, but I can honestly say that I don't smoke that often and this thing should not be dull already, but it appears that it is.

So, I really like the look of the Xikar, not a big fan of the way the Palio looks. But if the Palio performs a lot better than the Xikar then maybe I will bite.

Let me know what you think.

MedicCook · 10-17-2010, 10:03 PM

Many threads about this subject. IMO Palio.

icehog3 · 10-17-2010, 10:04 PM

Both good cutters...I prefer Palio, I can shave the top off the cap every time.

Bill86 · 10-17-2010, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Both good cutters...I prefer Palio, I can shave the top off the cap every time.

This.

Here's how it goes, BOTH. IMO say you shave off the cap it's plugged I'd hit it with the Xikar. To me the Palio does better intricate work that the xikars just a beast. That said I still love my Palio more than my Xikar.

SUOrangeGuy · 10-17-2010, 10:14 PM

I have both. The Xikar has more of a learning curve but once you get it your fine.

They both have great warranties.

You can't go wrong with either.

rharris · 10-17-2010, 10:26 PM

I personally just happen to prefer the way the xikar fits my hand. I found the palio to be just a little to long for my fingers to use comfortably. The palio cuts awesome,but I end using the xikar more often.

Pat1075 · 10-17-2010, 10:44 PM

I love my xikar even ended up upgrading from the base model to the mammoth tusk Xi3 and I carry it with me everywhere. I think it does precision work just fine.

CigarGuy88 · 10-17-2010, 10:47 PM

Xikar Xi3 Carbon Fiber all the way!

pnoon · 10-17-2010, 10:47 PM

Both are quality cutters from companies that offer great customer service.

I prefer the Palio.

And the owner of Palio is a member here and a helluva good guy

Emjaysmash · 10-17-2010, 10:50 PM

I prefer Palio only because I always manage to pinch my skin when using a Xikar... I'm probably not using it right...

Bill86 · 10-17-2010, 10:51 PM

Nah the Xikar is a biter that's for sure. I've caught myself once or twice.

bvilchez · 10-17-2010, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

I prefer Palio only because I always manage to pinch my skin when using a Xikar... I'm probably not using it right...

That's actually why I gave up on my Xikar. I gave it away to another BOTL looking for one. I love my alio though. Clean cut every time.

LostAbbott · 10-17-2010, 11:04 PM

Try a really sharp pocket knife. I get a much better cut using my knife on anything but a torp.

bigdix · 10-18-2010, 03:42 AM

Palio...and as Peter mentioned he is in fact one helluva guy. I had an issue with a new cutter once and he went above and beyond to take care of me. Even sent me a cigar or two.

This guy runs a top notch joint!!

lbowles2 · 10-18-2010, 06:14 AM

I really liked my Palio... that is until I tried the Xikar X8. I prefer the guillotine style so I didn't really care of the 'butterfly' Xikars. The X8 will handle up to a 64 ring guage cigar and cuts just as well as the Palio.

To be honest you can't go wrong with either of them. They both have a lifetime warranty. The Xi cutter do have a bit of a learning curve though.

tenbaseg · 10-18-2010, 06:25 AM

Palio. I have 2.

I lost my xikar and didn't seem to care.

Buckeye Jack · 10-18-2010, 06:34 AM

Personal Ranking

1 - Havana Cutter (if you can find them)
2 - Palio
3 - Swiss Army Knife Cutter (Do they still make these?)
4 - Davidoff Double Guillotine
5 - Xikar

Stevez · 10-18-2010, 06:34 AM

Used Xikar mostly over the last 5 years and just purchased the Palio. I think the Palio is much better in my opinion and I love it. Perfect cut every time. Steve

Smokin Gator · 10-18-2010, 07:17 AM

Both are great cutters. I have both and tend to reach for the Xikar probably 10-1. I am sure it is my technique, but many times when I use the Palio the cap part that I cut flies all over the place. When I use a Xikar I get the cap in my hand intact.

Doctorossi · 10-18-2010, 07:24 AM

Palio!

10-17-2010, 09:59 PM	#1
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Xikar or Palio? Okay. I knew I said I would never pay so much for a cutter. Well, I just shredded the cap on a 3rd cigar with a bad cut from my trusty double guillotine. This baby used to cut clean as a whistle, but I can honestly say that I don't smoke that often and this thing should not be dull already, but it appears that it is. So, I really like the look of the Xikar, not a big fan of the way the Palio looks. But if the Palio performs a lot better than the Xikar then maybe I will bite. Let me know what you think.

10-17-2010, 10:03 PM	#2
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Xikar or Palio? Many threads about this subject. IMO Palio. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

10-17-2010, 10:04 PM	#3
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,650 Trading: (60)	Re: Xikar or Palio? Both good cutters...I prefer Palio, I can shave the top off the cap every time. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

10-17-2010, 10:14 PM	#5
SUOrangeGuy Escaped using raincoats Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York State Posts: 220 Trading: (24)	Re: Xikar or Palio? I have both. The Xikar has more of a learning curve but once you get it your fine. They both have great warranties. You can't go wrong with either.

10-17-2010, 10:26 PM	#6
rharris Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Richard Location: Norwich N.Y. Posts: 281 Trading: (48)	Re: Xikar or Palio? I personally just happen to prefer the way the xikar fits my hand. I found the palio to be just a little to long for my fingers to use comfortably. The palio cuts awesome,but I end using the xikar more often.

10-17-2010, 10:44 PM	#7
Pat1075 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 755 Trading: (11)	Re: Xikar or Palio? I love my xikar even ended up upgrading from the base model to the mammoth tusk Xi3 and I carry it with me everywhere. I think it does precision work just fine.

10-17-2010, 10:47 PM	#8
CigarGuy88 Good Cigar = Good Day Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Steve Location: Massachusetts Posts: 850 Trading: (38)	Re: Xikar or Palio? Xikar Xi3 Carbon Fiber all the way!

10-17-2010, 10:47 PM	#9
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Xikar or Palio? Both are quality cutters from companies that offer great customer service. I prefer the Palio. And the owner of Palio is a member here and a helluva good guy __________________ 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

10-17-2010, 10:50 PM	#10
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Xikar or Palio? I prefer Palio only because I always manage to pinch my skin when using a Xikar... I'm probably not using it right... __________________

10-17-2010, 10:51 PM	#11
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Xikar or Palio? Nah the Xikar is a biter that's for sure. I've caught myself once or twice.

10-17-2010, 11:04 PM	#13
LostAbbott Have My Own Room Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Mychal Location: Seattle Posts: 1,165 Trading: (23)	Re: Xikar or Palio? Try a really sharp pocket knife. I get a much better cut using my knife on anything but a torp. __________________ Damn I got a lot of smokes I need to try.

10-18-2010, 03:42 AM	#14
bigdix Cigarmurai Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Dan Location: Oki Posts: 669 Trading: (1)	Re: Xikar or Palio? Palio...and as Peter mentioned he is in fact one helluva guy. I had an issue with a new cutter once and he went above and beyond to take care of me. Even sent me a cigar or two. This guy runs a top notch joint!! __________________ There's no secret handshake. There's an IQ prerequisite, but there's no secret handshake.

10-18-2010, 06:14 AM	#15
lbowles2 Luv me some broadleaf!! Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Topeka KS Posts: 887 Trading: (84)	Re: Xikar or Palio? I really liked my Palio... that is until I tried the Xikar X8. I prefer the guillotine style so I didn't really care of the 'butterfly' Xikars. The X8 will handle up to a 64 ring guage cigar and cuts just as well as the Palio. To be honest you can't go wrong with either of them. They both have a lifetime warranty. The Xi cutter do have a bit of a learning curve though. __________________ Larry

10-18-2010, 06:25 AM	#16
tenbaseg Saying no to daily deals! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Garrett Location: Masshole Nation Posts: 1,094 Trading: (40)	Re: Xikar or Palio? Palio. I have 2. I lost my xikar and didn't seem to care.

10-18-2010, 06:34 AM	#17
Buckeye Jack Havana Daydreamin' Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jack Location: Dublin, OH (Columbus) Posts: 732 Trading: (34)	Re: Xikar or Palio? Personal Ranking 1 - Havana Cutter (if you can find them) 2 - Palio 3 - Swiss Army Knife Cutter (Do they still make these?) 4 - Davidoff Double Guillotine 5 - Xikar

10-18-2010, 06:34 AM	#18
Stevez Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 487 Trading: (7)	Re: Xikar or Palio? Used Xikar mostly over the last 5 years and just purchased the Palio. I think the Palio is much better in my opinion and I love it. Perfect cut every time. Steve

10-18-2010, 07:17 AM	#19
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: Xikar or Palio? Both are great cutters. I have both and tend to reach for the Xikar probably 10-1. I am sure it is my technique, but many times when I use the Palio the cap part that I cut flies all over the place. When I use a Xikar I get the cap in my hand intact. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

10-18-2010, 07:24 AM	#20
Doctorossi Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,684 Trading: (8)	Re: Xikar or Palio? Palio! __________________ Marvin Shanken is a terrific guy... for me to poop on!