the answer to the question: pailo or xikar

[Da Klugs]

I wish my teeth came with a lifetime warranty.

Pailo and not just because Mark has a nice butt.

Easier to make a perfect cut with them. Both have the potential just happens more often for me with the Pailo.

Then again, 99% of the time I use a havana cutter. The pain of loss makes the pailo a herf tool vs a daily user.

[Mindflux]

I used my Xikar for the first time in a very long time yesterday and found it pinched the cigar I was cutting and did not make a nice cut. My palio on the other hand is magic.

[Bruce]

IMHO, the Xicar is an ergonomic nightmare.

[No1der]

I have a Xikar Xi-306 and I absolutely love it. Every cut is perfect and since it's the higher-end model it's completely solid. Nice thing is that you can take it apart for cleaning or whathaveyou.

I think Xikar makes a great product and the lifetime warranty made it that much sweeter.

[joed]

Originally Posted by Bruce

IMHO, the Xicar is an ergonomic nightmare.

Maybe someone needs to show you how to hold it! If you can handle the pipe, tamper and lighter all at the same time - how does the cigar cutter give you a problem.

I think that the ergomonics are one of the best things about it - that and how dang sharp it is - straight cut every time.

[kenstogie]

Like Rich said at MMH I,
set the Xikar on the table flat, insert your Robusto, Corona, whatever and while the cutter is still flat on the table CLIP IT. It works pretty darn well that way.

The Palio may be better but my Xikar works aok that way. Doesn't work on torps though.

[Sawyer]

The only time I ever use my Xikar is when I can't remember where I put my Palio.

[icehog3]

As I said, I have both and like both. My Palio gets more use.

Interestingly enough, my XiKar broke last week. I sent it to them, and had it back repaired in 5 days....pretty good turnaround.

[kenstogie]

Originally Posted by icehog3

As I said, I have both and like both. My Palio gets more use.

Interestingly enough, my XiKar broke last week. I sent it to them, and had it back repaired in 5 days....pretty good turnaround.

I know I'll eventually get a Palio. It's almost inevitable. THe more $$ I make the more cigar and cigar stuff I buy.

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by RPB67

They both cut very well.

I just like the feel of the Palio a bit better when cutting the cigar.

[Bobb]

I have never used a palio, but I have heard great things. I do love xikar...but that's just me

One thing to correct. The Xikar warrenty should be worked out through Xikar...NOT your local B&M. As soon as you buy your Xikar product, you go to Xikar.com and register your cutter/lighter. After it is registered, you then contact them. A retailer cannot afford to to refund all Xikar product and hope we can get things worked out through Xikar; plus, it's just too much work. The website is pretty easy to deal with and it's a lot easier for your local shops

Rock on!!

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by Bobb

I have never used a palio, but I have heard great things. I do love xikar...but that's just me

Same here until I got my Palio.

[Big D]

"have never used a palio, but I have heard great things. I do love xikar...but that's just me."

I have the Mean Sardine and the regular xikar cutters.
The M.S. is perfect for shaving off the right amount of cap, perfect every time.
But I know once I start making more $$, I see a pailo in my future

[LasciviousXXX]

I have both and have sampled many different kinds of cutters but its ALWAYS the Palio for me.

Best cutter I've used hands down

[zemekone]

Originally Posted by LasciviousXXX

Best cutter I've used hands down

i have to agree with dustin on this one, but again i am clouded cuz the owner of Xikar never gave me a Davidoff! thanks marc!

seriously i like the Xikar, but LOVE my palio! I own and have used swiss army, dunhill, davidoff, xikar, and IMHO my palio is truly "A cut above"