What kind of cutter do you use?

[gorob23]

Originally Posted by IHT

BUT I'M GETTING THE "VECTOR" KNOCK-OFF OF THE PALIO BEFORE THEY'RE EXTINCT!!!
isn't that right

they are going like Hot Cakes! I brought my shiny new knock-off to So Cal 7. MArc tossed it to Jack and he stole it right from under my nose! Of course having the GREAT service they do, I got a brand New shiny Palio instead
Go Palio, Great service, Great Cutter, NONE BETTER !

Thanks again Mark
Rob

[ss396]

the palio cutter is excellent. you just wont believe how good it is after using a cheapo.

[JohnnyFlake]

If I recall correctly, there is a low end cutter from Xikar that is called a shark or dolphin or something like that. Does anyone know what I referring, and if so, do you know a vendor who sells it?

JohnnyFlake

[Waynegro]

Palio here. I've cut a ton of cigars with it and its never gave me nothing but straight and precise cuts.

[Fireman_UK]

I currently use a cheapo single blade cutter. It's the bluntest thing ever. I'm gonna pick up another cheapo to put me on then definitely pick up a Palio the next time I'm in the States.

[Millow]

I use a Club Stogie cutter. I bought 5 when they were being sold by Da Klugs, and I'm still on my first one. Still nice and sharp after all this time.

[Bobb]

I use a cheep single blade gillotine (Ey spel gud!) untill I get a little extra dough. A buddy of mine uses empty rifle shells when he hunts as a punch cutter. Has any one tried this? I guess they get clogged up after a while, but its a cheep disposable option for those who shoot things and smoke cigars

[doctorcue]

I have several cheap-o single & double guillotine cutters & a $2 punch. None really worked extremely well. Then, I bought some Xicar scissors. Work ok, but not really happy with them. I'm probably going to get a Palio from Mark next week. Everyone seems to be happy with them.

Can anyone attest for the largest ring guage the Palio can cut? Perhaps I missed it, but I can't find that info on either Mark's or Palios' site.

[JohnnyFlake]

Originally Posted by doctorcue

Can anyone attest for the largest ring guage the Palio can cut? Perhaps I missed it, but I can't find that info on either Mark's or Palios' site.

I copied this off of one of the Palio vendor sites:

* Thin, reinforced blades made of hardened surgical steel
* Twin-bladed design
* Precision blade interaction for tight tolerance
* No blade deflection
* Ergonomically designed for superior control
* Composed of state-of-the art engineering polymers
* Designed for heavy, repeated use
* Contoured Cigar Holder
* Cuts up to 58 ring guage cigars!
US Patent # 6,076,260

I hope that helps.

Personally, I have a zino which works great but only cuts up to a 48 ring properly, although it will work okay on up to a 52 ring. I am now in search of the Xikar MeanSardine Cutter which is a twin blade design and I believe will cut up to a 60 ring. It retails for $12.95. A few people I know have them and love them!

JohnnyFlake

[ShawnP]

Originally Posted by ebn2002

I currently use a $10 cutter from http://www.cubancrafters.com great for the money, but I'm getting a palio next. I have heard they are better than xikar, not sure though.

I use to like my Palio more until I finally broke down and bought a Xikar and love it.

I wouldn't trade my Xikar for the world. Unfortunately you wouldn't know what you like until you use one. When you go to the B&M next time look around and see if anyone has either cutter and ask to use it.


Shawn

[Bubba -NJ]

In keeping with the tradition of Ebay , I got a Davidoff dbl blade Zino cutter for $18.00 delivered , they regularly go for over $30.00 . $18 isn't cheap but for the quality you get , I believe it's unbeatable , self sharpening also .

[txmatt]

If you can find any Havana Cigar cutters at a local store, buy some of them - unfortunately Da Klugs bought up all known internet reserves.. I use the Havana Cigar Cutter more often than others. I have a reserve of 22 spares for when they eventually start dulling.

The Palio cigar cutter would be my advice otherwise. A Palio offers a cut far superior to Xikar. You *can* get a good cut with a Xikar, however unless you cut very skillfully with one you will get a step where the blades meet due to blade deflection. The Palio is easy to use, super sharp, and will stay sharp year after year.

-Matt-

[opus]

Originally Posted by Millow

I use a Club Stogie cutter. I bought 5 when they were being sold by Da Klugs, and I'm still on my first one. Still nice and sharp after all this time.

Alas, I gave all but a couple of these away. Very good effortless single blade cutter that out performs ones costing20 times as much. A shame they are no longer around.

[cb25]

i have a simple double blade guillotine style cutter -- one of my best friends was getting married, and for his groomsmen he bought each of us this cutter, and picked out 2-3 cigars he felt we each would enjoy, based on what he knew of our tastes. and he was right.

anyways, that was about 3 years ago and the cutter is still in just as good of shape as the day i got it.

[jcruz1027]

Palio cutter as my main instrument of choice...prefer it over my Xikar. I also have a built-in punch on my Colibri triple flame and a little cheapo plastic v-cut.

I'd like to upgrade my v-cutter but don't know if there any "premium" v-cut styled cutters out there.