Palio Cutters Acquired By Other Company - Page 2

themoneycollector · 12-16-2015, 03:11 PM

I had switched over to an X8 which I'm on #2 after losing 2 palios as well.

But I'm thinking I'll have to see if I can pick up a USA-made palio before they are all gone.

shilala · 12-16-2015, 04:28 PM

If any of you guys want me to bleed on your Palios, just remind me to use it when you see me.

HailTheBrownLeaf · 10-07-2016, 01:26 PM

Just got my first Palio from CanadaHumidor.com (the normal black one)

How do I verify that it's from the old US-made stock?? I was a bit saddened that mine didn't come in the little snazzy leather pouch.

MarkinAZ · 10-07-2016, 01:49 PM

Back in 2012, I had donated my original Palio. In 2015, I purchased a Xikar Xi2 Granite Silver, which cuts like a hot edge through butter. In early 2016, I developed a soft spot to bring a Palio into the fold, and won a black Palio from the Devils site.

I test drove it on the head of 3 cigars, in which it totally destroyed the head of those cigars. It told me right then and there that the QC of this once wonderful jewel had gone downhill. The tolerances, feel, and design did not look or feel like the original.

So, I took the box and Palio and simply tossed it in to the garbage where it belonged.

I'll stick with my Xi2

smokin5 · 10-10-2016, 10:22 PM

Hey Mark, I know where you can obtain a really good Made-in-the-USA
black Palio cutter - just ask me & it's yours.

MarkinAZ · 10-11-2016, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokin5

Hey Mark, I know where you can obtain a really good Made-in-the-USA black Palio cutter - just ask me & it's yours.

Thank you for the very kind offer Eric, but no. The Xi2 is working just fine

mahtofire14 · 10-11-2016, 07:01 PM

My Palio has been cutting smooth since 2011. One of the best cutters I've ever had. Now that the QC has gone down the tubes I'm using it less to preserve the blades.

markem · 10-11-2016, 07:11 PM

Some things to note.

1. The person that we all associate with the Palio name bought the company from others.
2. He turned the company into something amazing and expanded the Palio name through sheer will and skill.
3. That the current owners are not, at this time, able to meet the standard isn't a surprise.
4. The new owners have a chance to recapture the market and only time will tell.

HailTheBrownLeaf · 10-11-2016, 08:09 PM

So even though my Palio did come in just a tiny little Ziploc bag thingie, it did come with this...

So my cutter I guess was indeed made in the USA right??

AdamJoshua · 10-13-2016, 03:07 PM

Another reason I enjoy the old spring loaded (or not) straight cutters.

icehog3 · 10-13-2016, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamJoshua

Another reason I enjoy the old spring loaded (or not) straight cutters.

Another reason? I missed the first reason!

AdamJoshua · 10-13-2016, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Another reason? I missed the first reason!

You must still have some damage to the noggin.

icehog3 · 10-13-2016, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamJoshua

You must still have some damage to the noggin.

Do we know each other?

Tio Gato · 12-01-2016, 11:43 AM

Just received two from the Devil Site. Made in China. Poor quality is the most polite thing I can say as a gentleman. Avoid these. Find a USA made one or pass.

PeteSB75 · 12-14-2016, 10:36 PM

This makes me sad - My cutter from 2009 is still in good shape, but my burlwood from the first batch that Marc made no longer has a sharp edge. I was just looking them up to see about getting it replaced/sharpened. Guess I'll use it until it dies and then need to find something else.

CigarNut · 12-14-2016, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeteSB75

This makes me sad - My cutter from 2009 is still in good shape, but my burlwood from the first batch that Marc made no longer has a sharp edge. I was just looking them up to see about getting it replaced/sharpened. Guess I'll use it until it dies and then need to find something else.

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

MrOneEyedBoh · 12-17-2016, 10:51 AM

Yeah my cutter got a knick in the blade from a stem Id assume and now they are charging to even look at it.. So there is no guarantee that they will fix it or replace it. Ive had mine since 08.

icehog3 · 12-17-2016, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MrOneEyedBoh

Yeah my cutter got a knick in the blade from a stem Id assume and now they are charging to even look at it.. So there is no guarantee that they will fix it or replace it. Ive had mine since 08.

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

AdamJoshua · 12-17-2016, 05:10 PM

This is all a shame, a childhood friend asked what to get her boss as he is a cigar smoker and I recommended a Palio. Eh oh well.

markem · 12-17-2016, 07:14 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.

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

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

12-16-2015, 03:11 PM	#21
themoneycollector Nicotiana Tabacum Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hill AFB, UT Posts: 1,258 Trading: (108)	Re: Palio Cutters Acquired By Other Company I had switched over to an X8 which I'm on #2 after losing 2 palios as well. But I'm thinking I'll have to see if I can pick up a USA-made palio before they are all gone.

12-16-2015, 04:28 PM	#22
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Palio Cutters Acquired By Other Company If any of you guys want me to bleed on your Palios, just remind me to use it when you see me. __________________

10-07-2016, 01:26 PM	#23
HailTheBrownLeaf Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 100 Trading: (0)	Re: Palio Cutters Acquired By Other Company Just got my first Palio from CanadaHumidor.com (the normal black one) How do I verify that it's from the old US-made stock?? I was a bit saddened that mine didn't come in the little snazzy leather pouch.

10-07-2016, 01:49 PM	#24
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: Palio Cutters Acquired By Other Company Back in 2012, I had donated my original Palio. In 2015, I purchased a Xikar Xi2 Granite Silver, which cuts like a hot edge through butter. In early 2016, I developed a soft spot to bring a Palio into the fold, and won a black Palio from the Devils site. I test drove it on the head of 3 cigars, in which it totally destroyed the head of those cigars. It told me right then and there that the QC of this once wonderful jewel had gone downhill. The tolerances, feel, and design did not look or feel like the original. So, I took the box and Palio and simply tossed it in to the garbage where it belonged. I'll stick with my Xi2 __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

10-10-2016, 10:22 PM	#25
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: Palio Cutters Acquired By Other Company Hey Mark, I know where you can obtain a really good Made-in-the-USA black Palio cutter - just ask me & it's yours. __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

10-11-2016, 07:01 PM	#27
mahtofire14 Chillin in the Aging Room Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Pete Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,588 Trading: (16)	Re: Palio Cutters Acquired By Other Company My Palio has been cutting smooth since 2011. One of the best cutters I've ever had. Now that the QC has gone down the tubes I'm using it less to preserve the blades. __________________ Saving basements in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

10-11-2016, 07:11 PM	#28
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,623 Trading: (47)	Re: Palio Cutters Acquired By Other Company Some things to note. 1. The person that we all associate with the Palio name bought the company from others. 2. He turned the company into something amazing and expanded the Palio name through sheer will and skill. 3. That the current owners are not, at this time, able to meet the standard isn't a surprise. 4. The new owners have a chance to recapture the market and only time will tell. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

10-11-2016, 08:09 PM	#29
HailTheBrownLeaf Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 100 Trading: (0)	Re: Palio Cutters Acquired By Other Company So even though my Palio did come in just a tiny little Ziploc bag thingie, it did come with this... So my cutter I guess was indeed made in the USA right??

10-13-2016, 03:07 PM	#30
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 Another reason I enjoy the old spring loaded (or not) straight cutters.

12-01-2016, 11:43 AM	#34
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,075 Trading: (11)	Re: Palio Cutters Acquired By Other Company Just received two from the Devil Site. Made in China. Poor quality is the most polite thing I can say as a gentleman. Avoid these. Find a USA made one or pass. __________________ "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.

12-14-2016, 10:36 PM	#35
PeteSB75 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: CT Posts: 1,674 Trading: (18)	Re: Palio Cutters Acquired By Other Company This makes me sad - My cutter from 2009 is still in good shape, but my burlwood from the first batch that Marc made no longer has a sharp edge. I was just looking them up to see about getting it replaced/sharpened. Guess I'll use it until it dies and then need to find something else. __________________ Formerly Malik23

12-17-2016, 10:51 AM	#37
MrOneEyedBoh Hon. Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 953 Trading: (30)	Re: Palio Cutters Acquired By Other Company Yeah my cutter got a knick in the blade from a stem Id assume and now they are charging to even look at it.. So there is no guarantee that they will fix it or replace it. Ive had mine since 08.

12-17-2016, 05:10 PM	#39
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 This is all a shame, a childhood friend asked what to get her boss as he is a cigar smoker and I recommended a Palio. Eh oh well.