Is there really a difference?

AD720 · 08-14-2009, 07:56 AM

The Pailo and Xikar are on the same level cut and quality wise I think. Which one just boils down to personal preference. I grab my Palio maybe 60-70% of the time over my Xikar. But I also use a punch quite a bit.

A cheap cutter might work great for a little while but they start to get dull and start to just squeeze the cap instead of clean cutting it.

Think about how much you spend on cigars. Spending $25 (that's how cheap I got my xikar on cbid) to $40 on a Palio is not much in grand scheme of things for something you are going to get so much use out of.

BORIStheBLADE · 08-14-2009, 08:08 AM

Comparing my Palio to my Xikar when they were both new the palio made a better cut.

From what I have heard, Palio has a life time warranty on their blades. I haven't looked into this though.

AD720 · 08-14-2009, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BORIStheBLADE

Comparing my Palio to my Xikar when they were both new the palio made a better cut.

From what I have heard, Palio has a life time warranty on their blades. I haven't looked into this though.

I think they both have lifetime warranties on everything. If you are unhappy I believe all you have to do is take it to a shop that sells them and they should exchange it no questions asked. Or you can send them back and the company will do it.

acarr · 08-14-2009, 08:08 AM

I picked the $5.00 but really, I pick them up for about $3.50. It has dual self sharpening blades and if I lose it, well who cares.

View Poll Results: Which cutter do you recommend?
Xikar	22	24.18%
Palio	61	67.03%
Save your money and keep the $5 cutter you have...	8	8.79%
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08-14-2009, 07:56 AM	#1
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Is there really a difference? The Pailo and Xikar are on the same level cut and quality wise I think. Which one just boils down to personal preference. I grab my Palio maybe 60-70% of the time over my Xikar. But I also use a punch quite a bit. A cheap cutter might work great for a little while but they start to get dull and start to just squeeze the cap instead of clean cutting it. Think about how much you spend on cigars. Spending $25 (that's how cheap I got my xikar on cbid) to $40 on a Palio is not much in grand scheme of things for something you are going to get so much use out of. __________________

08-14-2009, 08:08 AM	#2
BORIStheBLADE _ Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 643 Trading: (4)	Re: Is there really a difference? Comparing my Palio to my Xikar when they were both new the palio made a better cut. From what I have heard, Palio has a life time warranty on their blades. I haven't looked into this though. __________________ I.B.E.W LOCAL # 617

08-14-2009, 08:08 AM	#4
acarr Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,307 Trading: (34)	Re: Is there really a difference? I picked the $5.00 but really, I pick them up for about $3.50. It has dual self sharpening blades and if I lose it, well who cares.