Disapointed in Xikar Cutter

[Koolpsych]

Originally Posted by Blackcat

Now I'm really confused on what cutter to buy

I have heard only good things about Palio cutters and the excellent service from Palio. There was just a group buy for Palio cutters you missed but the regular pricing for them isn't bad for a quality cutter.

[Blackcat]

Originally Posted by Koolpsych

I have heard only good things about Palio cutters and the excellent service from Palio. There was just a group buy for Palio cutters you missed but the regular pricing for them isn't bad for a quality cutter.

I know! I just missed it. I think this is my next purchase though. I like that it doubles as a cigar rest.

[TMMT]

I too like the Palio cutter I had one given to me but have since lost it.

[XIKAR]

Originally Posted by 92hatchattack

I hat to say it, as usualy im not one to bitch about a product to much, but i am really disapointed in my xi3 redwood cutter. The first one I had lasted all of two weeks before the locking mechanism jammed shut and would not open. While customer service promptly took it back and replaced it in about 2 weeks, the second one i have gotten has a very harsh working mechanism. Is is not smooth at all. Sometimes it wont even spring all the way open on its own power, and since it gets stuck the feel of the cut is not smooth at all.

Hatch... Might I suggest a very simple treatment for the cutter mechanism. A little drop of 4 in 1 oil or other lubricant will get the cutter running more smoothly. Just pull down the button and drop in into the track where the button slides.

[Frodo]

I am a long-time user of an Xi1 and have no complaints. It used to stick a bit, but didn't affect the cut and it seems to have worked itself out. Still cuts as well as when I bought it.

Recently bought a Palio and I can see why people like it. I don't think you can go wrong with either. There is a difference in grip however, so that may well be a pivital difference between the two.

[jorgito]

Agreed, I have both Xikar and Palio and both do the job well.

[Minotaur]

I have an Xi3 and I tend to use my $3 cheapo more. Not sure why but does anyone else feel that the Xikar seems to roll off the end, leaving a somewhat rounded cut as its cutting through? I think its due the the angle of the blades and due to how thick they are. Am I just not cutting enough of the end off?