Xikar or Palio? - Page 2

Volt · 10-18-2010, 07:30 AM

I would say, what we think makes no difference to you and how you cut cigars. Visit a B&M, they usually have at least 1 of each out to use. Cut a few sticks and see what whrks best for you.

Now as to an "opinion"..... I have owned and used both. I find the Xikar heavy, wabbly in my hands (causing bad cuts) and pinch myself with them. The Palio is by far a better cutter for me. Currently I am using a Xikar until I can replace my lost Palio

hscmit · 10-18-2010, 07:30 AM

I have and use an xikar daily. Great product.

wayner123 · 10-18-2010, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Volt

I would say, what we think makes no difference to you and how you cut cigars. Visit a B&M, they usually have at least 1 of each out to use. Cut a few sticks and see what whrks best for you.

Now as to an "opinion"..... I have owned and used both. I find the Xikar heavy, wabbly in my hands (causing bad cuts) and pinch myself with them. The Palio is by far a better cutter for me. Currently I am using a Xikar until I can replace my lost Palio

Volt needs a Palio??

Volt · 10-18-2010, 07:53 AM

Negative.... I think a stocling stuffer from the wife at Xmas

RevSmoke · 10-18-2010, 08:29 AM

I have a Zino double-bladed guillotine that I've had since about 1988 or so, still cuts well. Picked up a Xikar a couple years ago that always does a nice job. Don't know much about the Palio, other than that lots of people like them.

I think if you get a quality cutter, you'll do OK. And both the Xikar and the Palio are quality with excellent warranties.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

bishjd123 · 10-18-2010, 09:25 AM

I've got both and the Palio has been my daily cutter since I got it. Maybe it was me, but the Palio idiot proofed my cuts. I never could get the Xikar to shave the cap like the Palio.

Wolfgang · 10-18-2010, 09:30 AM

perfect cutter

icehog3 · 10-18-2010, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buckeye Jack

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

You forgot to mention "toenail clippers", Jack.

ucla695 · 10-18-2010, 10:07 AM

I'm happy with my Palio.

Prozac_Puros · 10-18-2010, 10:38 AM

I'll have to go with the minority whip on this one...

Xikar

10-18-2010, 10:48 AM

i've got a xikar xi1 and i agree with suorangeguy... xikar seems to have a learning curve, but once i figured it out it cuts really well. i'm thinking of picking up a palio though; i love how it can double as a cigar rest

ninjavanish · 10-18-2010, 10:48 AM

I believe Palio makes a good cutter but I have refused to use them since I dropped a slightly open one and tried to catch it and ended up shaving the pad of one of my fingers off. (Lesson learned, let that thing hit the ground)

I also have a good friend who managed to get me a personalized Xikar lighter/cutter set with my name laser engraved on it.

Believe it or not though... I most often end up using my fingernail. Ever since this old Dominican roller showed me how, I actually find it is the best method for keeping the cap intact throughout smoking.

As for the Palio vs. Xikar debate... both products are equally high quality imo...

Xikar has cooler looking product though... and more variety.

10-18-2010, 11:00 AM

Palio

10-18-2010, 11:14 AM

I was looking at both, and while I haven't bought either yet, I'm gonna go with a Palio. Xikars look cool, but they cost too much, plus the Palio has a camo one

Havanaaddict · 10-18-2010, 11:58 AM

I run a cigar lounge / shop and I have people return Xikar's all the time!!! I love my Palio and I have used one for years and years. I have used a Xikar a few times and each time it seems to want to pinch the cap before it cuts it and tends to crack the end. The only other cutter I use is my PG Super cutter
Hand assembled in England with an anodized aluminum frame and durable Sheffield steel blade machined to 1/4 of 1/1000th of an inch. *OUT OF PRODUCTION*

CigarNut · 10-18-2010, 12:01 PM

I have both the Palio and Xikar. If I am going to be out-and-about I will through my Xikar in my back pocket (it's all metal so if I sit on it it won't break). If I am going to a herf or at home I am more likely to use my Palio (I am afraid to through this in my back pocket due to the design and use of plastic).

Volt · 10-18-2010, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Havanaaddict

I run a cigar lounge / shop and I have people return Xikar's all the time!!! I love my Palio and I have used one for years and years. I have used a Xikar a few times and each time it seems to want to pinch the cap before it cuts it and tends to crack the end. The only other cutter I use is my PG Super cutter
Hand assembled in England with an anodized aluminum frame and durable Sheffield steel blade machined to 1/4 of 1/1000th of an inch. *OUT OF PRODUCTION*

Well put, now that someone has verbalized it, mine seem to do the same. I was having a hard time figuring out how to put it.

kelmac07 · 10-18-2010, 03:53 PM

I have both and in the past six months...I don't think I have even looked at my Xikar. Palio rocks!!!

Just don't let Tbone near it!!

RightAJ · 10-18-2010, 04:02 PM

Which ever you can find cheaper!

I have both, and really love them equally... both provide a nasty sharp, straight cut every time and have fantastic warranties. Can't go wrong!

aj

Bill86 · 10-18-2010, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolfgang

perfect cutter

I have a few of those "cutters". They are a BIT pricier then palio and Xikar though.

10-18-2010, 07:30 AM	#21
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Re: Xikar or Palio? I would say, what we think makes no difference to you and how you cut cigars. Visit a B&M, they usually have at least 1 of each out to use. Cut a few sticks and see what whrks best for you. Now as to an "opinion"..... I have owned and used both. I find the Xikar heavy, wabbly in my hands (causing bad cuts) and pinch myself with them. The Palio is by far a better cutter for me. Currently I am using a Xikar until I can replace my lost Palio __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.

10-18-2010, 07:30 AM	#22
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: Xikar or Palio? I have and use an xikar daily. Great product.

10-18-2010, 07:53 AM	#24
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Re: Xikar or Palio? Negative.... I think a stocling stuffer from the wife at Xmas __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.

10-18-2010, 08:29 AM	#25
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,893 Trading: (51)	Re: Xikar or Palio? I have a Zino double-bladed guillotine that I've had since about 1988 or so, still cuts well. Picked up a Xikar a couple years ago that always does a nice job. Don't know much about the Palio, other than that lots of people like them. I think if you get a quality cutter, you'll do OK. And both the Xikar and the Palio are quality with excellent warranties. Peace of the Lord be with you. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

10-18-2010, 09:25 AM	#26
bishjd123 Have a Smoke and a Smile Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 196 Trading: (16)	Re: Xikar or Palio? I've got both and the Palio has been my daily cutter since I got it. Maybe it was me, but the Palio idiot proofed my cuts. I never could get the Xikar to shave the cap like the Palio.

10-18-2010, 09:30 AM	#27
Wolfgang Back from the dead Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,541 Trading: (14)	Re: Xikar or Palio? perfect cutter __________________ You probably wont remember that test you failed, but you'll never forget the girl you were with the night before, when you decided not to study.

10-18-2010, 10:07 AM	#29
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: Xikar or Palio? I'm happy with my Palio.

10-18-2010, 10:38 AM	#30
Prozac_Puros Non-Medicated Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Cary Location: On the back 9 of life Posts: 494 Trading: (13)	Re: Xikar or Palio? I'll have to go with the minority whip on this one... Xikar __________________ Mentally, I've got a full 6-pack, but lack the plastic thingy to hold it together

10-18-2010, 10:48 AM	#31
hammer26a Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Xikar or Palio? i've got a xikar xi1 and i agree with suorangeguy... xikar seems to have a learning curve, but once i figured it out it cuts really well. i'm thinking of picking up a palio though; i love how it can double as a cigar rest

10-18-2010, 10:48 AM	#32
ninjavanish Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Trust me, your humi isn't big enough. Posts: 507 Trading: (16)	Re: Xikar or Palio? I believe Palio makes a good cutter but I have refused to use them since I dropped a slightly open one and tried to catch it and ended up shaving the pad of one of my fingers off. (Lesson learned, let that thing hit the ground) I also have a good friend who managed to get me a personalized Xikar lighter/cutter set with my name laser engraved on it. Believe it or not though... I most often end up using my fingernail. Ever since this old Dominican roller showed me how, I actually find it is the best method for keeping the cap intact throughout smoking. As for the Palio vs. Xikar debate... both products are equally high quality imo... Xikar has cooler looking product though... and more variety.

10-18-2010, 11:00 AM	#33
itzfrank Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Xikar or Palio? Palio

10-18-2010, 11:14 AM	#34
gijoey959 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Xikar or Palio? I was looking at both, and while I haven't bought either yet, I'm gonna go with a Palio. Xikars look cool, but they cost too much, plus the Palio has a camo one

10-18-2010, 11:58 AM	#35
Havanaaddict Man in Black!!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: V.I.P Room Partagas Factory Posts: 3,529 Trading: (1)	Re: Xikar or Palio? I run a cigar lounge / shop and I have people return Xikar's all the time!!! I love my Palio and I have used one for years and years. I have used a Xikar a few times and each time it seems to want to pinch the cap before it cuts it and tends to crack the end. The only other cutter I use is my PG Super cutter Hand assembled in England with an anodized aluminum frame and durable Sheffield steel blade machined to 1/4 of 1/1000th of an inch. OUT OF PRODUCTION __________________ "If my answers frighten you then you should cease asking scary questions." "Hav-a-na nice day"

10-18-2010, 12:01 PM	#36
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Xikar or Palio? I have both the Palio and Xikar. If I am going to be out-and-about I will through my Xikar in my back pocket (it's all metal so if I sit on it it won't break). If I am going to a herf or at home I am more likely to use my Palio (I am afraid to through this in my back pocket due to the design and use of plastic). __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

10-18-2010, 03:53 PM	#38
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Xikar or Palio? I have both and in the past six months...I don't think I have even looked at my Xikar. Palio rocks!!! Just don't let Tbone near it!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-18-2010, 04:02 PM	#39
RightAJ Here Franky Franky Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: aj Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 915 Trading: (3)	Re: Xikar or Palio? Which ever you can find cheaper! I have both, and really love them equally... both provide a nasty sharp, straight cut every time and have fantastic warranties. Can't go wrong! aj __________________ My Blog-> ajstogies.blogspot.com Beer Blog->thehopscribe.blogspot.com