Palio Cutters Acquired By Other Company - Page 3

PeteSB75 · 12-17-2016, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

I would still pursue this -- you don't have anything to lose, and you may end up with another good cutter.

I would at least give them the benefit of the doubt until proven otherwise. Just my

What I'm worried is they take my cutter and give me a crappy one in return. I'd rather keep the one I have, clean it myself and see if it works better and just buy a xikar for my next one.

RevSmoke · 12-17-2016, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by PeteSB75

What I'm worried is they take my cutter and give me a crappy one in return. I'd rather keep the one I have, clean it myself and see if it works better and just buy a xikar for my next one.

A knife steel in you kitchen set works to sharpen a cutter. Do it gently though. Yes, cleaning it helps too, a little rubbing alcohol works wonders if there is oil build-up.

icehog3 · 12-18-2016, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by markem

The warranty has changed a bit. Looks like it needs to be returned for inspection first.

http://www.paliocutters.com/index.php/warranty/

AdamJoshua · 12-18-2016, 09:58 AM

Wow that's really ****ed up.

HailTheBrownLeaf · 12-18-2016, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by AdamJoshua

Wow that's really ****ed up.

Agreed.

Xikar all the way.

And I say this as someone whom has a Palio.

dijit · 12-18-2016, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by HailTheBrownLeaf

Agreed.

Xikar all the way.

And I say this as someone whom has a Palio.

I have 2 Palios and 2 Xikars. Would swear by either one till the recent Palio changes.

I agree now Xikar all the way. My oldest Xikar I have had since before they made lighters. Way back when they were a knife company.

MrOneEyedBoh · 12-18-2016, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Did you try going back to the place of purchase? They should replace it free of charge as far as I know.

It was through Cigar Mony... Which is gone now.

icehog3 · 12-18-2016, 11:05 PM

I'll still use my original Palios as my go to, but I'm unlikely to buy another.

Zane · 12-19-2016, 08:17 AM

I went through this exercise with them months ago. I returned 2 palio cutters in June 2015. Let's just say I didn't get anything back until May 2016. And I had to pay for them to "inspect them" And they 100% sent me back the new "Chinese" version of the cutters. While I haven't had issues with the new cutters it's still frustrating.

drjammer · 12-19-2016, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I'll still use my original Palios as my go to, but I'm unlikely to buy another.

I'm with you Tom!

markem · 12-19-2016, 08:46 AM

I stocked up while Marc still had the company. They should last me 3-4 lifetimes.

T.G · 12-19-2016, 09:00 AM

Since my Palio (an original A&C model) was a gift from Slim, I've taken to carying the Moretti Profile cutter when I fly for fear that I might lose the palio.

I've found them to be quite comparable, not as sturdy, but about the same size, they work the same and the ones I bought have very good / sharp edges. I also have a Xikar Xi8 which is also good and operates on the same principle, but is kind of bulky.

Tio Gato · 08-27-2017, 01:29 PM

I just wanted to update my review from December. I brought one of the imported Palios to the Saratoga Race Track for a week. We cut about a dozen cigars. Now the two blades are heavily dinged up and jagged.

Get a Xikar.

Doctorossi · 08-28-2017, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I'll still use my original Palios as my go to, but I'm unlikely to buy another.

Sadly, this is the way forward for me, too.

Alpedhuez55 · 08-28-2017, 11:48 AM

I just won a Palio Cutter with the Kentucky Fire Cured on Cigar Bid for $7 last night. I have used the American ones before but never owned them. My Zikar started to stick. I was going to send it back, but ended up losing it. The palio will probably be a back up.

I ended up getting a Cuban Crafters Perfect Cutter Large Ring in stainless steel a few months back. It is solid, heavy and takes just a sliver off the foot.

Buckeye Jack · 08-29-2017, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpedhuez55

It is solid, heavy and takes just a sliver off the foot.

Never needed to cut a foot of a cigar...Shaggy's and closed foot cigars I usually just light and let it correct themselves.

I assume you mean head though

hikari · 06-26-2020, 10:17 AM

Wow I love my palio's
Think I got mine before their official release. Ie pre-order/Kickstarter

Wow shocking to think they're made in china now. Mine is still holding strong.

markem · 06-26-2020, 10:33 AM

I talk to Marc Aub frequently. He isn't sad about selling the company.

hikari · 06-26-2020, 05:05 PM

So pretty much what you guys are saying is that "Quality Importers" is a monopoly in the Cigar accessory industry.

What american made companies are left?

Weelok · 06-26-2020, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by hikari

So pretty much what you guys are saying is that "Quality Importers" is a monopoly in the Cigar accessory industry.

What american made companies are left?

A few micro breweries hah

12-18-2016, 09:58 AM	#44
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Palio Cutters Acquired By Other Company Wow that's really ****ed up.

12-18-2016, 11:05 PM	#48
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,646 Trading: (60)	Re: Palio Cutters Acquired By Other Company I'll still use my original Palios as my go to, but I'm unlikely to buy another. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

12-19-2016, 08:17 AM	#49
Zane Have My Own Room Join Date: Aug 2012 First Name: Zane Location: Noblesville, IN Posts: 1,508 Trading: (23)	Re: Palio Cutters Acquired By Other Company I went through this exercise with them months ago. I returned 2 palio cutters in June 2015. Let's just say I didn't get anything back until May 2016. And I had to pay for them to "inspect them" And they 100% sent me back the new "Chinese" version of the cutters. While I haven't had issues with the new cutters it's still frustrating. __________________ COO BlindMan's Puff

12-19-2016, 08:46 AM	#51
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,641 Trading: (47)	Re: Palio Cutters Acquired By Other Company I stocked up while Marc still had the company. They should last me 3-4 lifetimes. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

12-19-2016, 09:00 AM	#52
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,559 Trading: (37)	Re: Palio Cutters Acquired By Other Company Since my Palio (an original A&C model) was a gift from Slim, I've taken to carying the Moretti Profile cutter when I fly for fear that I might lose the palio. I've found them to be quite comparable, not as sturdy, but about the same size, they work the same and the ones I bought have very good / sharp edges. I also have a Xikar Xi8 which is also good and operates on the same principle, but is kind of bulky.

08-27-2017, 01:29 PM	#53
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,077 Trading: (11)	Re: Palio Cutters Acquired By Other Company I just wanted to update my review from December. I brought one of the imported Palios to the Saratoga Race Track for a week. We cut about a dozen cigars. Now the two blades are heavily dinged up and jagged. Get a Xikar. __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.

08-28-2017, 11:48 AM	#55
Alpedhuez55 Fat Bastard Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Michael Location: Taylors, SC Posts: 115 Trading: (8)	Re: Palio Cutters Acquired By Other Company I just won a Palio Cutter with the Kentucky Fire Cured on Cigar Bid for $7 last night. I have used the American ones before but never owned them. My Zikar started to stick. I was going to send it back, but ended up losing it. The palio will probably be a back up. I ended up getting a Cuban Crafters Perfect Cutter Large Ring in stainless steel a few months back. It is solid, heavy and takes just a sliver off the foot.

06-26-2020, 10:17 AM	#57
hikari Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: North Hollywood CA Posts: 108 Trading: (0)	Re: Palio Cutters Acquired By Other Company Wow I love my palio's Think I got mine before their official release. Ie pre-order/Kickstarter Wow shocking to think they're made in china now. Mine is still holding strong.

06-26-2020, 10:33 AM	#58
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,641 Trading: (47)	Re: Palio Cutters Acquired By Other Company I talk to Marc Aub frequently. He isn't sad about selling the company. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

06-26-2020, 05:05 PM	#59
hikari Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: North Hollywood CA Posts: 108 Trading: (0)	Re: Palio Cutters Acquired By Other Company So pretty much what you guys are saying is that "Quality Importers" is a monopoly in the Cigar accessory industry. What american made companies are left?