Xikar Vs Palio - Page 2

LasciviousXXX · 03-02-2009, 03:09 AM

What's a Xikar?????

Palio, a cut above

03-02-2009, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by LasciviousXXX

What's a Xikar?????

Palio, a cut above

i still want both

taltos · 03-02-2009, 04:05 AM

As usual, I am the odd man out. While the Palio has a slightly better cut, the Xikar feels better in my hand. I will take comfort over marginally better performance.

03-02-2009, 06:43 PM

Oh NO, it's starting.

I have both and love both. That's just the way I roll.

SeanGAR · 03-02-2009, 06:55 PM

Who needs a cigar cutter when you can cut the thing with your swiss army blade? Seriously, I have a Palio I never use and have had punches, Havanas, Xikars etc. A small blade like this beats them all.

Sauer Grapes · 03-02-2009, 07:02 PM

Have never really liked my palio. It's almost always left a rough cut. Since there aren't too many authorized retailers, I'm stuck sending it in to one on my dime. Just haven't been in a rush to do so as having to pay for shipping for something that's never really been right doesn't exactly light a fire under my butt to get it done. My old club stogie single blade nearly always gives a superior cut to my palio.

pnoon · 03-02-2009, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Sauer Grapes

Have never really liked my palio. It's almost always left a rough cut. Since there aren't too many authorized retailers, I'm stuck sending it in to one on my dime. Just haven't been in a rush to do so as having to pay for shipping for something that's never really been right doesn't exactly light a fire under my butt to get it done. My old club stogie single blade nearly always gives a superior cut to my palio.

I had similar issues until I was counseled by a wise FOG.

Make sure you pay attention to your cut. Apply sliight downward pressure toward the head of the cigar for a razor sharp cut.

I had the same issue you did David. The rough cut I was getting was due to pulling away from the cigar as the cut was being made.

Sauer Grapes · 03-02-2009, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

I had similar issues until I was counseled by a wise FOG.

Make sure you pay attention to your cut. Apply sliight downward pressure toward the head of the cigar for a razor sharp cut.

I had the same issue you did David. The rough cut I was getting was due to pulling away from the cigar as the cut was being made.

I'll pay attention next time, but I've used a few others' palios and they cut MUCH better than mine.

Smokin Gator · 03-02-2009, 07:15 PM

To each his own... I had a Palio and sent it to a BOTL. It just didn't fit my big fat fingers I guess. I love my couple of Xikars!!! They work great for me every time.

rizzle · 03-02-2009, 07:33 PM

Don't own a Palio, but I have used one a few times so I can compare them. The Palio does make a good cut but it feels cheap.

The "ridge"...NCRadioMan told me how to use the Xikar properly, haven't had a "ridge" since that PM. And it looks cool as hell in blue aluminum.

357 · 03-02-2009, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by rizzle

Don't own a Palio, but I have used one a few times so I can compare them. The Palio does make a good cut but it feels cheap.

The "ridge"...NCRadioMan told me how to use the Xikar properly, haven't had a "ridge" since that PM. And it looks cool as hell in blue aluminum.

For us Xikar owners, please let us in on the secret....

How do you avoid a ridge?

03-02-2009, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by rizzle

The "ridge"...NCRadioMan told me how to use the Xikar properly, haven't had a "ridge" since that PM. And it looks cool as hell in blue aluminum.

Could you elaborate? I have a friend that just bought a Xikar, and I'd like to give him the word on how to avoid what I hated about the Xikar.

rizzle · 03-03-2009, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 357

For us Xikar owners, please let us in on the secret....

How do you avoid a ridge?

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Originally Posted by TravelingJ

Could you elaborate? I have a friend that just bought a Xikar, and I'd like to give him the word on how to avoid what I hated about the Xikar.

I'll try to tell you how Greg tried to tell me...

What you do is apply just a little pressure onto the head of the cigar as you start your cut and maintain that pressure as you make the cut. It doesn't take a lot, yet it is hard to tell you exactly how. After a couple of clips you'll have it though. A perferct cut with no more ridges.

NCRadioMan · 03-03-2009, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rizzle

I'll try to tell you how Greg tried to tell me...

What you do is apply just a little pressure onto the head of the cigar as you start your cut and maintain that pressure as you make the cut. It doesn't take a lot, yet it is hard to tell you exactly how. After a couple of clips you'll have it though. A perferct cut with no more ridges.

Yep, that's the ticket! Just push down through the cigar slightly when you cut. It takes a few cigars to get the feel of it but it will eliminate the ridge. The Palio cut works the same way.

FretSpot · 03-03-2009, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rizzle

What you do is apply just a little pressure onto the head of the cigar as you start your cut and maintain that pressure as you make the cut. It doesn't take a lot, yet it is hard to tell you exactly how. After a couple of clips you'll have it though. A perferct cut with no more ridges.

Any chance someone can post a pic? I have the same problem with my Palio, but reading this description isn't making much sense to me (my wife will tell you that I'm not very bright).

BlackIrish · 03-02-2009, 07:50 PM

I have both. The Palio cuts better. It's my go-to.

marge796 · 03-22-2009, 01:48 AM

I must get a Palio and see what the all the buzz is about. Thanks for making up my mind for me with this review. Chris

perogee · 03-22-2009, 12:09 PM

I love my Xikar

and not a single issue with ridges, either

wshan · 03-25-2009, 08:54 PM

I like my Palio a lot. I just have the regular generic black one. Best money spent for cigars so far. It just works.

03-02-2009, 03:09 AM	#1
LasciviousXXX Team of 11...Always Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Týr Location: New Orleans Posts: 4,579 Trading: (8)	Re: Xikar Vs Palio What's a Xikar????? Palio, a cut above

03-02-2009, 04:05 AM	#3
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: Xikar Vs Palio As usual, I am the odd man out. While the Palio has a slightly better cut, the Xikar feels better in my hand. I will take comfort over marginally better performance. __________________ Jimmy, some of its magic, some of its tragic, but I had a good life all the way. He Went to Paris, J. Buffett

03-02-2009, 06:43 PM	#4
Waynegro1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Xikar Vs Palio Oh NO, it's starting. I have both and love both. That's just the way I roll.

03-02-2009, 06:55 PM	#5
SeanGAR Crotchety Geezer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Radford VA Posts: 911 Trading: (3)	Re: Xikar Vs Palio Who needs a cigar cutter when you can cut the thing with your swiss army blade? Seriously, I have a Palio I never use and have had punches, Havanas, Xikars etc. A small blade like this beats them all. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?

03-02-2009, 07:02 PM	#6
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: Xikar Vs Palio Have never really liked my palio. It's almost always left a rough cut. Since there aren't too many authorized retailers, I'm stuck sending it in to one on my dime. Just haven't been in a rush to do so as having to pay for shipping for something that's never really been right doesn't exactly light a fire under my butt to get it done. My old club stogie single blade nearly always gives a superior cut to my palio.

03-02-2009, 07:15 PM	#9
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: Xikar Vs Palio To each his own... I had a Palio and sent it to a BOTL. It just didn't fit my big fat fingers I guess. I love my couple of Xikars!!! They work great for me every time. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

03-02-2009, 07:33 PM	#10
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: Xikar Vs Palio Don't own a Palio, but I have used one a few times so I can compare them. The Palio does make a good cut but it feels cheap. The "ridge"...NCRadioMan told me how to use the Xikar properly, haven't had a "ridge" since that PM. And it looks cool as hell in blue aluminum.

03-02-2009, 07:50 PM	#16
BlackIrish MassHole Militia Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eddie Location: Bunker Hill Posts: 1,396 Trading: (55)	Re: Xikar Vs Palio I have both. The Palio cuts better. It's my go-to. __________________

03-22-2009, 01:48 AM	#17
marge796 It Just Doesn’t Matter!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Chris Location: Topeka KS Posts: 1,624 Trading: (28)	Re: Xikar Vs Palio I must get a Palio and see what the all the buzz is about. Thanks for making up my mind for me with this review. Chris __________________ “Don’t talk to me about naval tradition. It’s nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash.” -Sir Winston Churchill

03-22-2009, 12:09 PM	#18
perogee Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Robert Location: Kananaskis Posts: 213 Trading: (7)	Re: Xikar Vs Palio I love my Xikar and not a single issue with ridges, either __________________ Evolving Leafer

03-25-2009, 08:54 PM	#19
wshan Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Wei Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 57 Trading: (0)	Re: Xikar Vs Palio I like my Palio a lot. I just have the regular generic black one. Best money spent for cigars so far. It just works.

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