Xikar Vs Palio

floydpink · 03-01-2009, 08:11 PM

I'd had a Xikar and Xikar multi tool for years and thought I couldn't do better, but kept reading all the raves about Palio, but never used one.

The design of the Xikar and cutting was so good, I wasn't sure if it could be improved, but wanted to find out. I Put a multi tool Xikar up for trade and got a Palio

After 3 months, I can't remember what the Xikar felt like as it's sat in my junk drawer.

My final verdict is that the Palio wins convincingly, although the Xikar may take points for design and looks.

Bruzee · 03-01-2009, 08:12 PM

Nice review.

And I couldn't agree more my friend!

dunng · 03-01-2009, 08:14 PM

floydpink · 03-01-2009, 08:14 PM

wow, weird, but my aging eyes have me nearly blind, but in the pic, I noticed the pony badge on the Palio and it appears to say BOTL, is this accurate, and is it the same acronym used on the cigar boards?

md4958 · 03-01-2009, 08:14 PM

oh boy, here we go again!

I own both, bought my xikar first and used it for several months. loved it! the only problem was that I didnt like the little hump it left where the blades met.

I havent used it once since I bought my palio... the thing is like a lazer.

I used a friends brand new xikar the other day, and now I remember why mine is collecting dust in my golf bag

Xikar for looks, palio for cuts

md4958 · 03-01-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

wow, weird, but my aging eyes have me nearly blind, but in the pic, I noticed the pony badge on the Palio and it appears to say BOTL, is this accurate, and is it the same acronym used on the cigar boards?

yup, Palio is owned by BOTL, they also make some tasty smokes called Esencia!

Bruzee · 03-01-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by md4958

yup, Palio is owned by BOTL, they also make some tasty smokes called Esencia!

Hmmm. Didn't know that. I knew the BOTL thing, but I'll have to find some of their sticks.

dunng · 03-01-2009, 08:17 PM

No relation to the board though...

lightning9191 · 03-01-2009, 08:19 PM

Thanx for the review! I picked up a Palio shortly after getting into cigars and have never been persuaded to try a Xikar.

ucla695 · 03-01-2009, 08:22 PM

I've been using my Palio for months and haven't thought about getting another cutter.

Ashcan Bill · 03-01-2009, 10:06 PM

Xikar for the punch.

Palio for the cut.

King James · 03-01-2009, 10:32 PM

I have also used both and prefer the palio

Volusianator · 03-01-2009, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by floydpink

wow, weird, but my aging eyes have me nearly blind, but in the pic, I noticed the pony badge on the Palio and it appears to say BOTL, is this accurate, and is it the same acronym used on the cigar boards?

Yep, BOTL. I too have both and hardly ever use my Xikars. They're heavy and do leave what I call a ridge on the cut. It's a sharp cutter don't get me wrong and a very good cutter too, I just prefer my Palio's in most all situations.

Mugen910 · 03-01-2009, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by md4958

I havent used it once since I bought my palio... the thing is like a lazer.

I used a friends brand new xikar the other day, and now I remember why mine is collecting dust in my golf bag

I think my Xikar is also in my golf bag ... prob from the last time we went golfing in chicopee.

Genetic Defect · 03-02-2009, 12:33 AM

my Xikar is in my coat

03-02-2009, 12:55 AM

i have a xikar slim as my 'best' cutter for the time being. i'm not in love with it, but it beats my cheapies. i totally understand what you guys are saying about the ridge it leaves though.

03-02-2009, 02:00 AM

i want both lolololol

LasciviousXXX · 03-02-2009, 02:09 AM

What's a Xikar?????

Palio, a cut above

03-02-2009, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by LasciviousXXX

What's a Xikar?????

Palio, a cut above

i still want both

taltos · 03-02-2009, 03:05 AM

As usual, I am the odd man out. While the Palio has a slightly better cut, the Xikar feels better in my hand. I will take comfort over marginally better performance.

03-01-2009, 08:11 PM	#1
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Xikar Vs Palio I'd had a Xikar and Xikar multi tool for years and thought I couldn't do better, but kept reading all the raves about Palio, but never used one. The design of the Xikar and cutting was so good, I wasn't sure if it could be improved, but wanted to find out. I Put a multi tool Xikar up for trade and got a Palio After 3 months, I can't remember what the Xikar felt like as it's sat in my junk drawer. My final verdict is that the Palio wins convincingly, although the Xikar may take points for design and looks. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

03-01-2009, 08:12 PM	#2
Bruzee Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: D Location: San Diego Posts: 1,508 Trading: (30)	Re: Xikar Vs Palio Nice review. And I couldn't agree more my friend! __________________

03-01-2009, 08:14 PM	#3
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: Xikar Vs Palio __________________ MassHole Banter

03-01-2009, 08:14 PM	#4
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: Xikar Vs Palio wow, weird, but my aging eyes have me nearly blind, but in the pic, I noticed the pony badge on the Palio and it appears to say BOTL, is this accurate, and is it the same acronym used on the cigar boards? __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

03-01-2009, 08:14 PM	#5
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Xikar Vs Palio oh boy, here we go again! I own both, bought my xikar first and used it for several months. loved it! the only problem was that I didnt like the little hump it left where the blades met. I havent used it once since I bought my palio... the thing is like a lazer. I used a friends brand new xikar the other day, and now I remember why mine is collecting dust in my golf bag Xikar for looks, palio for cuts __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

03-01-2009, 08:17 PM	#8
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: Xikar Vs Palio No relation to the board though... __________________ MassHole Banter

03-01-2009, 08:19 PM	#9
lightning9191 I think I'm normal... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Posts: 1,007 Trading: (8)	Re: Xikar Vs Palio Thanx for the review! I picked up a Palio shortly after getting into cigars and have never been persuaded to try a Xikar. __________________ I eat gummy bears by tearing them limb from limb and eating their heads last.

03-01-2009, 08:22 PM	#10
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: Xikar Vs Palio I've been using my Palio for months and haven't thought about getting another cutter.

03-01-2009, 10:06 PM	#11
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,902 Trading: (6)	Re: Xikar Vs Palio Xikar for the punch. Palio for the cut.

03-01-2009, 10:32 PM	#12
King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: Xikar Vs Palio I have also used both and prefer the palio __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006

03-02-2009, 12:33 AM	#15
Genetic Defect difetosso Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Perry Location: An elevator Posts: 5,202 Trading: (5)	Re: Xikar Vs Palio my Xikar is in my coat __________________ I'm an outcast riding into town alone I got wanderlust branded deeper than the bone

03-02-2009, 12:55 AM	#16
SixPackSunday Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Xikar Vs Palio i have a xikar slim as my 'best' cutter for the time being. i'm not in love with it, but it beats my cheapies. i totally understand what you guys are saying about the ridge it leaves though.

03-02-2009, 02:00 AM	#17
adampc22 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Xikar Vs Palio i want both lolololol

03-02-2009, 02:09 AM	#18
LasciviousXXX Team of 11...Always Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Týr Location: New Orleans Posts: 4,579 Trading: (8)	Re: Xikar Vs Palio What's a Xikar????? Palio, a cut above

03-02-2009, 03:05 AM	#20
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: Xikar Vs Palio As usual, I am the odd man out. While the Palio has a slightly better cut, the Xikar feels better in my hand. I will take comfort over marginally better performance. __________________ Jimmy, some of its magic, some of its tragic, but I had a good life all the way. He Went to Paris, J. Buffett