Palio, XiKAR, Zino cutter comparison (PICS)

[floydp]

Originally Posted by pnoon

What I want to know is, given his over-inflated view of his self-importance, how the hell did we all get by without him?

Its so difficult for the perfect to co-exist in an imperfect world(forum).

Other words, It ain't easy being cheesy!

[txmatt]

Originally Posted by floydp

Other words, It ain't easy being cheesy!

You just make it look easy don't ya bud?

by the way, don't ya hate it when you accidentally give someone RG instead of dinging them? Yes you can all blame me..

[pnoon]

Originally Posted by txmatt

You just make it look easy don't ya bud?

by the way, don't ya hate it when you accidentally give someone RG instead of dinging them? Yes you can all blame me..

[RJT]

Originally Posted by LeafHog

HMS Richard, I come with a PSA. Stop being a dickhead or I will severely impair your ability to post. Or read posts. Or log in.

Thats is all I have to say...

[ca21455]

Originally Posted by HMS Richard

No offense but how long have you guys been smoking cigars? To obsess so over cutters, when the freebie I got with my $25 bundle of Don Pico, Pongo, whatever cuts just as clean as my Palio, Tsuge, Sherman, Zino, etc. etc. I find amazing (to say nothing of the time that's been expended on this topic).

Guys, obsess over your choice of cigars not the metallurgical properties of your cant'-be-beat cutter. You are not performing circumcisions and there is no threat of a lawsuit if you take too much off. Plus, where do you find the time - photos, hand measurements, testimonials...

Having said that, I can't come down too hard on you.... when I first started smoking premium cigars (more years ago than I'd care to remember), I too contemplated hiring an engineering consulting firm to do an exhaustive comparison study of the cutting quality (after all, how could I sleep at night knowing that I might have bought the wrong model!) of 250 known brand cutters. Now I just want to sit back and smoke my darn cigars. Which is what many of you should be doing.

For me, the only one that hasn't come close to severing a finger is my Xikar. It has served me well. The rest of my collection is for show.

[SIZE=3]The whole cigar thing is a hobby for some of us. I am sure you obsess over some things that I would not even spend a second with. That’s what makes us different. Your input is welcome but would be nice if it was a little more constructive then critical.[/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3]BTW this is a cigar forum. I think it would be much less of a forum is every post stated "I just sat back and smoked by darn cigar"[/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3]Anyway, have a smoke and be happy! [/SIZE]
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[DonWeb]

Originally Posted by HMS Richard

No offense but how long have you guys been smoking cigars? To obsess so over cutters,
blah, blah, blah - i'm ancient and i helped plant the very first tobacco plant.

I too contemplated hiring an engineering consulting firm
to help pull my head out - but, having met me no one cares enough...

For me, the only one that comes close is my finger. It has served me well.
nuff' said

this guy bugs...

ca21455: nicely constructed experiment... and well presented.
i might need to get me one o' them palios.

[RJT]

Originally Posted by DonWeb

this guy bugs...

ca21455: nicely constructed experiment... and well presented.
i might need to get me one o' them palios.

I agree very nicley done. Please keep up the good work with your post. It is greatly appreciated. (by most)

[daygo718]

Awesome review! I have a Xikar now and have tried the Palio. It's very tough not to pull the trigger. Just need to decide on the burlwood or black.

[MoTheMan]

Originally Posted by HMS Richard

Quite an eclectic set of interests you have at that site of yours Ken. Cigars, guitars, words of wisdom....I'm impressed. Confused but impressed. Also, trust me on this....none of those cutters will you have till the end of time. You will either have quit smoking per doctor's orders, taken up bowling, or lost ever single one of them.

Every board has its "flavor", its own culture. You're the one who decides if you feel at home there or not . . . sometimes you can find out very quickly.

[Marlboro Cigars]

This what a very nice accessory comparison review.
CA21455, you were very creative using actual size pictures with the products. It was a very nice touch.

I've only used Palio and Xikar cutters and the majority of my cigars have ended up being cut by the Palios.

Also, the very generous ClubStogie member - Jechelman offered to send me a Havana cutter.
I hope he leaves a return address.


Can someone bump him for me?
I'm out for the day.

[Dr. Stogie Fresh]

Thanks for taking the time to post some fine pics and a thoughtful review ca21455. Your efforts are appreciated.

Doc

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by HMS Richard

Ron, what are we going to do with these knuckleheads?

They make the guys at CF look normal.

Say "goodbye" to us?

[mdtaggart]

Originally Posted by txmatt

You just make it look easy don't ya bud?

by the way, don't ya hate it when you accidentally give someone RG instead of dinging them? Yes you can all blame me..

I can help ya!

[Dr. Stogie Fresh]

For those of you who may not have seen my reviews....

Here's my postscript to the fine review already posted by ca21455...

Palió

Xikar Xi, Xi2 and Xi3


Doc

[ca21455]

Originally Posted by Dr. Stogie Fresh

For those of you who may not have seen my reviews....

Here's my postscript to the fine review already posted by ca21455...

Palió

Xikar Xi, Xi2 and Xi3


Doc

These are excellent reviews with tons of information. Reviewed them prior to my post. They were a big help! Definately required reading.