Time to upgrade my $3 guillotine cutter.....

[mrgatorman]

I have some nice ones...but for the most part, I use the cheap ones because I keep them in my pocket...they take quite a beating.

[SmokinJoe]

It's Palio all the way for me.

[CHRIS7891011]

gotta go with a Xikar and a Punch... come to think of it Xikar makes both of those....

[BengalMan-cl]

I would go with the Palio, I have both and the day I got my Palio, I haven't touched the Xicar

[CHRIS7891011]

Originally Posted by BengalMan

I would go with the Palio, I have both and the day I got my Palio, I haven't touched the Xicar

One of my buddies is the same way... he likes the feel of it in the hand better. I like the xikar for its hand feel.


I'd say go to a B&M and play with both before buying.

[Jason Brown]

Thanks for the responses so far. Yeah, I will definitely have to try them out before I make a purchase so I know which one feels right for me.....

Thanks again....

[foolwithnohair]

Jason, I picked up a Cuban Crafters 'perfect cutter' at Ottawa Cigar Emporium for $40. You can buy the same one on-line from the Cuban Crafters website for $15 (plus shipping). It looks vaguely like a Davidoff (Double-D), and is goof-proof to use, i.e., friendly to newbies like me. :-) It isn't as cool as the Xikar, but I found the 'perfect cutter' cuts, well, perfectly every time - I think this is simply due to the design.

[mjohnsoniii]

1. i tried a Xikar for the first time during a recent herf in Houston. i love it! as soon as i can afford it, i'm getting one myself.

2. never tried the Palio.

3. punches seem to do a pretty good job (until they get dull then they start splitting cigars).

4. i have a DrawPoker also and use it very rarely. does a pretty good job.

***i would definitely recommend the Xikar!***

[doblemaduro]

As the rest of the BOTL's have stated, you can't go wrong with either. I currently have both the Palio and the Xikar and they both have an outstanding warranty and they work extremely well. It's a can't miss situation.

[danashan]

I love my Palio. It is more compact than Xikar and fits my hand better.

[GoinFerSmoke]

Palio... never without it!

[shrtcrt-cl]

You are safe with either brand. They both stand behind their products and are good companies. I own a Xikar and Xikar Scissors, I have thought about picking up a Palio to have as well.

[Sea Jay]

Xikar makes a great cutter. My problem is that I always lose them...

[mikejh-cl]

for a cheaper option go with the cuban crafters double guillotine, great construction and lifetime warranty but not spring loaded, works great for me though

[JoeyBear]

They both do the same job and they do it well. I've had both and love my Xikars...I have three. My Palio was chewed up by the dog and when I asked if they'd warranty it, they laughed at me. Xikars are metal...no teeth marks