Xikar Xi3 or Palio cutter?

Sonic04GT · 12-20-2011, 12:09 AM

I've been using a plastic Cuban Crafters Perfect Cutter and while it cuts decent I've been wanting to upgrade. Which would you recommend?

icehog3 · 12-20-2011, 12:18 AM

I have both, and use the Palio 90%+ of the time.

Zeuceone · 12-20-2011, 12:24 AM

i only have the Xikar and use 100% or the time. Thats if im not using my X8.

icehog3 · 12-20-2011, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Zeuceone

i only have the Xikar and use 100% or the time. Thats if im not using my X8.

You use it 100% of the time, 80% of the time.

mase · 12-20-2011, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

You use it 100% of the time, 80% of the time.

From Anchorman on Sekks Panther cologne: 60% of the time, it works every time.

lenguamor · 12-20-2011, 12:50 AM

I have two Palios and that's all I use. I had a Xikar but it pinched my hands a couple times and that pissed me off, so it's gone.

bobarian · 12-20-2011, 01:03 AM

I own three Palio's and love them. I've owned a couple of Xikar's but I did not like the cut, but I do like their mechanism.

mithrilG60 · 12-20-2011, 01:46 AM

My Palio is the only cutter I use, but I also only use a cutter on torpedoes and other shaped cigars. For all flat capped cigars I prefer a punch.

pnoon · 12-20-2011, 01:57 AM

Palio for me.

Blak Smyth · 12-20-2011, 04:54 AM

I have neither but have used both and prefer the Palio on performance, although I think the Xikar is better looking.

kelmac07 · 12-20-2011, 04:58 AM

Palio

Moose6026 · 12-20-2011, 05:02 AM

Big fan of my Palio, it was a gift from DPD6030

CigarGuy88 · 12-20-2011, 06:45 AM

Xikar Xi3 here.... Have the carbon fiber model and I just love the look of it.... I have 3 other xikars lying around here somewhere too.... and a Palio..... I should probably find those

CigarNut · 12-20-2011, 07:33 AM

Both are good -- you can't go wrong with either one (or both).

tsolomon · 12-20-2011, 07:49 AM

I have both and use the Palio most of the time. I only use my Xi2 when I can't find the Palio. I occasionally use the Xikar V cutter for small RG cigars and MTX multi tool when I have the time and good lighting.

Buckeye Jack · 12-20-2011, 07:50 AM

Bought my first Palio and Xikar about 8 or 9 years ago I think and I've cut maybe 12 cigars with the xikar.......thousands with the Palio

Zanaspus · 12-20-2011, 08:07 AM

Another vote for Palio.

lbowles2 · 12-21-2011, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

Both are good -- you can't go wrong with either one (or both).

What he said. I've had both and preferred the Xi3 but there isn't anything wrong with the Palio. They are both great cutters. The Xikar X8 is another to look at... very nice cutter and a bit less expensive.

OpusEx · 12-21-2011, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

Both are good -- you can't go wrong with either one (or both).

Only ONE is made completely in the U.S.A

GreekGodX · 12-20-2011, 08:18 AM

Palio fo sho

12-20-2011, 12:09 AM	#1
Sonic04GT Feeling at Home Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Chris Location: South Florida Posts: 643 Trading: (0)	Xikar Xi3 or Palio cutter? I've been using a plastic Cuban Crafters Perfect Cutter and while it cuts decent I've been wanting to upgrade. Which would you recommend?

12-20-2011, 12:18 AM	#2
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,767 Trading: (60)	Re: Xikar Xi3 or Palio cutter? I have both, and use the Palio 90%+ of the time. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

12-20-2011, 12:24 AM	#3
Zeuceone You're next Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: G Location: SoCal Posts: 1,737 Trading: (16)	Re: Xikar Xi3 or Palio cutter? i only have the Xikar and use 100% or the time. Thats if im not using my X8. __________________ It's just *THIS* this easy to help out the troops.

12-20-2011, 12:50 AM	#6
lenguamor puta por Ninfas! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The 305 again! Posts: 1,030 Trading: (23)	Re: Xikar Xi3 or Palio cutter? I have two Palios and that's all I use. I had a Xikar but it pinched my hands a couple times and that pissed me off, so it's gone. __________________

12-20-2011, 01:03 AM	#7
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Xikar Xi3 or Palio cutter? I own three Palio's and love them. I've owned a couple of Xikar's but I did not like the cut, but I do like their mechanism.

12-20-2011, 01:46 AM	#8
mithrilG60 Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Geoff Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 733 Trading: (2)	Re: Xikar Xi3 or Palio cutter? My Palio is the only cutter I use, but I also only use a cutter on torpedoes and other shaped cigars. For all flat capped cigars I prefer a punch.

12-20-2011, 01:57 AM	#9
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Xikar Xi3 or Palio cutter? Palio for me. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

12-20-2011, 04:54 AM	#10
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Xikar Xi3 or Palio cutter? I have neither but have used both and prefer the Palio on performance, although I think the Xikar is better looking. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

12-20-2011, 04:58 AM	#11
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Xikar Xi3 or Palio cutter? Palio __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

12-20-2011, 05:02 AM	#12
Moose6026 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Dan Location: In a house Posts: 358 Trading: (1)	Re: Xikar Xi3 or Palio cutter? Big fan of my Palio, it was a gift from DPD6030 __________________ Life is hard, but it's harder when you're stupid. - John Wayne

12-20-2011, 06:45 AM	#13
CigarGuy88 Good Cigar = Good Day Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Steve Location: Massachusetts Posts: 850 Trading: (38)	Re: Xikar Xi3 or Palio cutter? Xikar Xi3 here.... Have the carbon fiber model and I just love the look of it.... I have 3 other xikars lying around here somewhere too.... and a Palio..... I should probably find those

12-20-2011, 07:33 AM	#14
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Xikar Xi3 or Palio cutter? Both are good -- you can't go wrong with either one (or both). __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

12-20-2011, 07:49 AM	#15
tsolomon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 1,248 Trading: (31)	Re: Xikar Xi3 or Palio cutter? I have both and use the Palio most of the time. I only use my Xi2 when I can't find the Palio. I occasionally use the Xikar V cutter for small RG cigars and MTX multi tool when I have the time and good lighting.

12-20-2011, 07:50 AM	#16
Buckeye Jack Havana Daydreamin' Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jack Location: Dublin, OH (Columbus) Posts: 732 Trading: (34)	Re: Xikar Xi3 or Palio cutter? Bought my first Palio and Xikar about 8 or 9 years ago I think and I've cut maybe 12 cigars with the xikar.......thousands with the Palio

12-20-2011, 08:07 AM	#17
Zanaspus Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Tony Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 492 Trading: (3)	Re: Xikar Xi3 or Palio cutter? Another vote for Palio. __________________ If you're gonna be a lamb, you might as well be a sheep.

12-20-2011, 08:18 AM	#20
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,894 Trading: (82)	Re: Xikar Xi3 or Palio cutter? Palio fo sho __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda