Palio Cutter: Wood Finish

10-10-2010, 12:22 PM

So I recently got tired of having my $3 cutter ruin the ends of my cigars and leaving tobacco bits all in my grill after a good smoke -- It's not a good look for me. Anyways, this has probably been done before but it inspired me to write a review on the accessory after only my first cut with it.

I purchased mine from a fellow BOTL on here: CigarNut. It was sold to me brand new. I believe the prices on these range from $30-$50 depending on the finish that you pick up.

The one that I'm reviewing is the Brown Wood Finish.

This cutter comes with it's own black case that has "Palio" pressed into the side of it. The case itself seems to be made quite well and fits the cutter like a glove. There's not a lot of room inside for anything other then the cutter itself so it won't move around inside the casing.

Upon removing the cutter from it's case, you immediately notice the weight of this cutter. In comparison to the cheapies that I've owned, it's probably 3 times the weight. You can feel the quality of the materials that have been used and you can't find a weak spot on the thing. The body doesn't bend or give in any way and upon inspection you notice that the two pieces that make this cutter are fitted perfectly together. There's no space between the two at all.
The cutter comes with a hand signed card that shows the date of inspection and the signature of the person who inspected it. It also tells you about the materials used and what Palio is all about. It's a nice touch.

Sliding the cutter open and closed you feel how smooth it is. It doesn't swing open and closed loosely. You can feel how well it's constructed. Even while it's completely open, there's no give or flex in the cutter. The track that it slides on is reinforced quite well.

I'm not sure if they did this on purpose or not, I'm assuming that they might have, but there's a groove on each side of the cutter. It appears that they've even given you a place to rest your cigar comfortably without having to worry about balancing or the wind taking it away. I always did this with the lighters that I have. You can also see how thick the cutter is from this angle.

I can't speak about how this cutter will hold up over it's lifetime since I just got mine. However, even for the $50 premium I found these online for, I'd say it's completely worth the investment and you won't regret making it.

Frank

maverickdrinker · 10-10-2010, 12:29 PM

These are great cutters. I have 3 of them. Just a beautiful design and a perfect cut everytime

Powers · 10-10-2010, 12:35 PM

I love my Palio! Probably the best $40 bucks i've ever spent.

Thanks for the review

Bill86 · 10-10-2010, 12:46 PM

Yeah those wood ones go for around $47. I paid that for my carbon fiber palio....worth every penny.

MiamiE · 10-10-2010, 12:46 PM

I have the black one and it's the best $35 I've ever spent. I just hope they last a long while!

kelmac07 · 10-10-2010, 01:12 PM

I love my Burlwood Palio...but have been using my Black Palio recently. Not a better cutter out there!!

10-10-2010, 01:19 PM

I love my Palio. I bought mine from Mark over at Cigarmony. Best cutter out there for sure.

MiamiE · 10-10-2010, 01:39 PM

Anyone know how long these usually last before going dull or breaking under normal use?

stewshi · 10-10-2010, 03:04 PM

Don't they have lifetime warranty including blade sharpening?

14holestogie · 10-10-2010, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by stewshi

Don't they have lifetime warranty including blade sharpening?

Yuppers.

poker · 10-13-2010, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiamiE

Anyone know how long these usually last before going dull or breaking under normal use?

I have one of the originals from before BOTL took ownership. Dont know the exact age, but probably close to 10+ years old. Still sharp and cuts without flaw.

10-13-2010, 08:53 AM

Very nice! I think I might have to pick one of these up now

MiamiE · 10-13-2010, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by poker

I have one of the originals from before BOTL took ownership. Dont know the exact age, but probably close to 10+ years old. Still sharp and cuts without flaw.

Thanks!

Louistogies · 10-13-2010, 11:27 AM

Just did a trade from one. I'm stoked.

CasaDooley · 10-13-2010, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by poker

I have one of the originals from before BOTL took ownership. Dont know the exact age, but probably close to 10+ years old. Still sharp and cuts without flaw.

Just cut a cigar with mine, worked perfect. Do you remember who A & C were?

Lear31MX · 10-13-2010, 11:57 AM

I have the same wood one thanks to CasaDooly!!! Love it, see you to night kevin! oh yeah our stuff came today

gorob23 · 10-13-2010, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maverickdrinker

These are great cutters. I have 3 of them. Just a beautiful design and a perfect cut everytime

I have about 10 ( thank you allan and Mark) and while the cutters are top of the line the guy in charge of them I have my doubts about

Rob

pektel · 10-13-2010, 12:09 PM

I REALLY want one of these. Gonna pull the trigger soon. I've started using punches exclusively because my cutters SUCK. 1 CI freebie, and 2 from the local B&M. One I paid 1.50 for, the other was 3.99. You can guess the quality of those.

Stevez · 10-13-2010, 01:15 PM

Just received the wood finish Palio after reading all the praise here. I've used it 10 or so times and I can see why all the hype. I prefer it over my Xicar's for sure. Came with a nice little cigar stand that is useful. Steve

bishjd123 · 10-13-2010, 01:27 PM

I picked up my Burlwood finish cutter a couple of months ago. All I can say is that it's one awesome cutter.

10-10-2010, 12:22 PM	#1
itzfrank Guest Posts: n/a	Palio Cutter: Wood Finish So I recently got tired of having my $3 cutter ruin the ends of my cigars and leaving tobacco bits all in my grill after a good smoke -- It's not a good look for me. Anyways, this has probably been done before but it inspired me to write a review on the accessory after only my first cut with it. I purchased mine from a fellow BOTL on here: CigarNut. It was sold to me brand new. I believe the prices on these range from $30-$50 depending on the finish that you pick up. The one that I'm reviewing is the Brown Wood Finish. This cutter comes with it's own black case that has "Palio" pressed into the side of it. The case itself seems to be made quite well and fits the cutter like a glove. There's not a lot of room inside for anything other then the cutter itself so it won't move around inside the casing. Upon removing the cutter from it's case, you immediately notice the weight of this cutter. In comparison to the cheapies that I've owned, it's probably 3 times the weight. You can feel the quality of the materials that have been used and you can't find a weak spot on the thing. The body doesn't bend or give in any way and upon inspection you notice that the two pieces that make this cutter are fitted perfectly together. There's no space between the two at all. The cutter comes with a hand signed card that shows the date of inspection and the signature of the person who inspected it. It also tells you about the materials used and what Palio is all about. It's a nice touch. Sliding the cutter open and closed you feel how smooth it is. It doesn't swing open and closed loosely. You can feel how well it's constructed. Even while it's completely open, there's no give or flex in the cutter. The track that it slides on is reinforced quite well. I'm not sure if they did this on purpose or not, I'm assuming that they might have, but there's a groove on each side of the cutter. It appears that they've even given you a place to rest your cigar comfortably without having to worry about balancing or the wind taking it away. I always did this with the lighters that I have. You can also see how thick the cutter is from this angle. I can't speak about how this cutter will hold up over it's lifetime since I just got mine. However, even for the $50 premium I found these online for, I'd say it's completely worth the investment and you won't regret making it. Frank Last edited by itzfrank; 10-10-2010 at 12:36 PM.

10-10-2010, 12:29 PM	#2
maverickdrinker I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: art Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 2,590 Trading: (15)	Re: Palio Cutter: Wood Finish These are great cutters. I have 3 of them. Just a beautiful design and a perfect cut everytime

10-10-2010, 12:35 PM	#3
Powers Swamp Ash member in exile Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 2,283 Trading: (17)	Re: Palio Cutter: Wood Finish I love my Palio! Probably the best $40 bucks i've ever spent. Thanks for the review __________________ "There is true glory and true honor: the glory of duty done, the honor of integrity and principle" - Robert E. Lee

10-10-2010, 12:46 PM	#4
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Palio Cutter: Wood Finish Yeah those wood ones go for around $47. I paid that for my carbon fiber palio....worth every penny.

10-10-2010, 12:46 PM	#5
MiamiE I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Erick Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,892 Trading: (38)	Re: Palio Cutter: Wood Finish I have the black one and it's the best $35 I've ever spent. I just hope they last a long while!

10-10-2010, 01:12 PM	#6
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Palio Cutter: Wood Finish I love my Burlwood Palio...but have been using my Black Palio recently. Not a better cutter out there!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-10-2010, 01:19 PM	#7
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Palio Cutter: Wood Finish I love my Palio. I bought mine from Mark over at Cigarmony. Best cutter out there for sure.

10-10-2010, 01:39 PM	#8
MiamiE I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Erick Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,892 Trading: (38)	Re: Palio Cutter: Wood Finish Anyone know how long these usually last before going dull or breaking under normal use?

10-10-2010, 03:04 PM	#9
stewshi Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 407 Trading: (23)	Re: Palio Cutter: Wood Finish Don't they have lifetime warranty including blade sharpening?

10-13-2010, 08:53 AM	#12
Nefari0us Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Palio Cutter: Wood Finish Very nice! I think I might have to pick one of these up now

10-13-2010, 11:27 AM	#14
Louistogies Area Fumado Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Louis Location: CA Posts: 474 Trading: (26)	Re: Palio Cutter: Wood Finish Just did a trade from one. I'm stoked.

10-13-2010, 11:57 AM	#16
Lear31MX Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Anthony Location: Pacific Northwest L.C.D.H. Posts: 451 Trading: (8)	Re: Palio Cutter: Wood Finish I have the same wood one thanks to CasaDooly!!! Love it, see you to night kevin! oh yeah our stuff came today __________________ Being still and doing nothing are two very different things.

10-13-2010, 12:09 PM	#18
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Palio Cutter: Wood Finish I REALLY want one of these. Gonna pull the trigger soon. I've started using punches exclusively because my cutters SUCK. 1 CI freebie, and 2 from the local B&M. One I paid 1.50 for, the other was 3.99. You can guess the quality of those. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

10-13-2010, 01:15 PM	#19
Stevez Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 487 Trading: (7)	Re: Palio Cutter: Wood Finish Just received the wood finish Palio after reading all the praise here. I've used it 10 or so times and I can see why all the hype. I prefer it over my Xicar's for sure. Came with a nice little cigar stand that is useful. Steve

10-13-2010, 01:27 PM	#20
bishjd123 Have a Smoke and a Smile Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 196 Trading: (16)	Re: Palio Cutter: Wood Finish I picked up my Burlwood finish cutter a couple of months ago. All I can say is that it's one awesome cutter.